PennDOT is inviting the public to find out more about their plans to develop electric vehicle charging stations throughout the state. The webinar will be held next Wednesday and will focus o... Read more
After missing a couple years as a result of the pandemic, the public is invited to once again join in an Earth Day celebration this weekend at Slippery Rock University. SRU Earth Fest is pla... Read more
A couple of helicopters were called out to two local crashes in the Butler area Wednesday afternoon. The first crash happened around 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Kittanning Street and Po... Read more
Buffalo Township is set to receive significant funding to help improve safety near a local waterway. Governor Tom Wolf announced the municipality had been selected to receive $750,000 to hel... Read more
State officials are reminding residents that the deadline for voter registration is approaching. Acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman says that the final day to register to vote is May 2n... Read more
The Butler Area Public Library is challenging tweens with an Earth Day activity later this week. As part of this year’s Earth Day celebration, the library is hosting an Earth Day Escape Room... Read more
An event later this week at Slippery Rock University will focus on a message of unity to eradicate discrimination and racism. An event called A Civil Discourse is taking place Thursday at 7... Read more
A Butler man is facing up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to federal drug charges. 24-year-old Damion Fray pleaded guilty in court earlier this week to one count of conspiring to... Read more
A burst of lake effect snow quickly covered roadways in Butler this morning. Snow showers began around 7 a.m. and things quickly picked up within the hour. That has created some tricky drivi... Read more
There will be a new secretary of health once again in Pennsylvania. Keara Klinepeter has informed Governor Tom Wolf that she is stepping down from the position at the end of the week. Klinep... Read more
April is Autism Awareness Month and a local school district is hosting a special event open to the public later this week. Mars Area School District will host an Autism Open Mic Night on Wed... Read more
Butler County Community College will continue their ‘Lunch and Learn’ series this week with a program focusing on strategies for diversity, equity, and inclusion. The “Intent versus Impact”... Read more
The mask mandate for buses and planes has been dropped after a ruling by a federal judge. That means if you fly today or ride on mass transit masks are no longer required. We are working to... Read more
At least one person was injured in a crash this afternoon on Route 8 South. It happened around 12:30 p.m. at the bottom of McBride Hill in the southbound lane. Witnesses say that two vehicle... Read more
One man is in police custody after he allegedly raped a woman over the weekend. Butler Township Police say 22-year-old Zantae Weltner of Butler physically assaulted and raped a woman early S... Read more
Police are investigating a minor hit-and-run crash at a restaurant in Portersville. Police say the accident happened Friday afternoon around 1:30 p.m. at Brown’s Country Kitchen on West Port... Read more
April showers bring May flowers, but who knows what April snow showers will bring. To start the week, the National Weather Service is predicting a wintry mix of rain and snow. The Butler are... Read more
If you haven’t filed your taxes yet—today is the final day. While the tax deadline is normally April 15th, this past weekend’s Washington D.C. holiday pushed Tax Day back to today. If you ha... Read more
With about a month away from the primary election, Butler County is looking for a new elections director. According to the county’s website, they have posted a job for Director of Elections... Read more
A number of candidates running for state house seats will be appearing at a forum tomorrow night. The Republican Women of Butler County is hosting the event at the Middlesex Township Municip... Read more
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