A local business is moving forward with more outdoor events and activities following approval from the Butler Township Commissioners. Earlier this week, Commissioners approved plans presente... Read more

A pair of dogs died in a fire at a home in Franklin Township yesterday morning. The first call came into the Butler County 911 Center just after 9 a.m. for smoke coming out of a house on Gri... Read more

It’s been a snowy and slushy winter so far, and there’s more wintry weather on the way this week. One municipality is detailing just how much materials they’ve used to keep the roads dry so... Read more

Today marks 37 years since the disappearance of a local child in a case that remains unsolved. On Feb. 22 1985, eight-year-old Cherrie Mahan was dropped off at her bus stop after going to sc... Read more

The American Red Cross continues to experience a critical blood shortage and eligible donors are encouraged to help during a local blood drive today. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in the 200 bl... Read more

Those interested in learning more about native trees are invited to Moraine State Park later this week for an outdoor hike. On Wednesday, participants will meet at 1 p.m. with park staff for... Read more

A local school organization is using today’s focus on the number two to make sure those less fortunate have enough food too. The Mars Area Elementary PTO is sponsoring a “Twos Day” Food Driv... Read more

Anyone interested in Butler County community health and wellness is invited to attend a free virtual conference event later this week. The presentation titled “Enhancing Community Health” is... Read more

Casino numbers are down slightly in the state compared to this past fall. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board released numbers for January and it showed just over $393 million in revenue—t... Read more

An annual Chamber of Commerce event returns next week to discuss the latest events in Butler County. The State of the County meeting will be held at the Slippery Rock Golf Club and Event Cen... Read more

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the area. It goes into effect at 7 a.m. today and runs through Wednesday morning. The forecast calls for an immense amount of rain o... Read more

AT&T is shutting down its 3G service starting today. That means if you have an older smartphone that relies on the 3G network, it won’t be able to make calls or send texts. AT&T is t... Read more

Local hospitalization rates connected to COVID-19 continue to decrease. For the third consecutive update spanning nearly two weeks, no one died locally at Butler Memorial Hospital as a resul... Read more

Traffic was delayed briefly this morning in Evans City. A two vehicle accident happened around 6:15 a.m. on South Washington Street at Van Buren Street. Dispatchers say there was at least on... Read more

Bishop David Zubik of the Diocese of Pittsburgh is set for surgery today. Zubik said he needs the surgery to repair a significant tear in his left shoulder. His doctors say he won’t be able... Read more

The annual Thon fundraiser at Penn State brought in a record-setting figure this past weekend. The dance marathon event celebrated its 50th anniversary this year and raised more than $13.7 m... Read more

The South Butler School District is another step closer to changing their name following a new bill that was signed by Governor Tom Wolf. The new law allows school boards to change the distr... Read more

All Butler County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and federal offices and courts are closed today in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday. Banks and post offices are closed, and there is... Read more

We’re learning more information about an accident involving a tractor trailer that happened last week. The crash took place last Wednesday afternoon around 3 p.m. on Oneida Valley Road in Wa... Read more

A local business owner and current school board member is seeking a seat in the state house of representatives. John Kennedy of Middlesex Township announced that he will run for either the 8... Read more