A former federal prosecutor is the latest candidate to jump into the race for governor. Bill McSwain announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination earlier today. McSwain was most rec... Read more

Butler Health System’s CEO says the organization is awaiting more word on the new federal COVID vaccine mandate. Ken DeFurio said in a statement that they will “comply with directives for he... Read more

The Butler Area School District is dealing with a growing number of COVID cases. According to the district’s website there are currently 86 active cases; with many concentrated at the high s... Read more

Local residents are invited out to the annual Penn Township Community Day scheduled for later this week. On Saturday, the 12th annual event will be held at Harcrest Community Park on Three D... Read more

Slippery Rock University will turn to sports to help showcase the importance of leadership and diversity at an upcoming presentation. Tomorrow night at 7 p.m. Jim Rooney and Jeremi Duru will... Read more

The state Senate has officially started hearings into the 2020 election and as expected both parties had strong thoughts on it. Intergovernmental Operations Committee Chairman, Republican Ch... Read more

Police are investigating the theft of firearms from a home in Harrisville. State police were called to a home on North Main Street in the Harrisville Borough late last week. 42-year-old Devo... Read more

One person is facing charges following a crash this weekend that sent him to the hospital. State police say 27-year-old James Ealy was driving on Old Route 422 just after 1 a.m. Saturday mor... Read more

This week Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau is taking time to celebrate the restaurant industry. It’s the first ever Restaurant Week in Butler County—which was created to support a... Read more

Seniors in Cranberry Township can get a refresher on how to use a fire extinguisher as well as take home one for free this month. Today is the first of multiple events to promote fire safety... Read more

A conflict with police last week has resulted in charges against a woman. According to Butler Township Police, officers were called to the Chilis on New Castle Road around 9:30 p.m. last Sat... Read more

One motorist was injured following a two car crash that occurred Saturday afternoon in nearby Lawrence County. According to State Police, a 61-year-old Polk man was traveling towards the int... Read more

A well-respected member of the Butler community and former education administrator has died after a bicycle accident that happened earlier this week. Dr. Henry Sinopoli passed away Friday af... Read more

With plenty of events lined up over the next two days to remember the 20th anniversary of 9/11, a local resident has taken time to investigate whether or not Flight 93 went over Butler Count... Read more

It’s a great weekend to enjoy some outdoor activities at Moraine State Park. The Muddy Creek Oil Field Living History exhibit will be open Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Park Road. Volun... Read more

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and a state organization is making an effort to raise awareness about veterans in crisis. The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs i... Read more

The Saeler-Solkovy Memorial Ride has made a large donation to help the Butler County Alliance for Children as their charity of choice this year. A total of $20,250 was raised during this yea... Read more

A local woman is recovering following a multiple vehicle crash last week in Butler Township. According to Butler Township Police, the three vehicle crash occurred last Friday just after 3 p.... Read more

Although it remains three years away, preparations are already beginning for the 2024 Can-Am Police-Fire Games. Butler County was selected to host the games that are an Olympic style event f... Read more

The City of Butler will spend some money to address an issue and make an improvement at Ritts Park. At their Thursday meeting, City Council accepted a bid from State Pipe Services in an amou... Read more