Just a handful of homeowners are without power Monday morning after strong storms rolled in yesterday. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Tornado Watch was issued for parts of the county as a r... Read more

Crews will be trimming trees on a busy road this week ahead of a major construction project. Starting tonight at 8 p.m. and running through 6 a.m., crews will be trimming trees on Route 68 a... Read more

Congressman Mike Kelly recently was among those in Washington to welcome the Taoiseach of Ireland to the nation’s Capitol. Kelly serves as a co-chair of the Congressional Friends of Ireland... Read more

A traffic reminder for drivers in Butler Township today. Construction work will begin on Hansen Avenue and Whitestown Road starting this morning. There will be lane restrictions on Hansen Av... Read more

It’s nearly time to help some local students with a vote to advance them in a regional contest. Two groups of Butler Intermediate High School students have produced videos entered into the “... Read more

With the price of eggs showing no signs of dropping, an online event later this week will provide information for small and backyard flock owners. Penn State Extension is offering a workshop... Read more

A local lawmaker is leading a statewide committee to engage experts concerning decisions about artificial intelligence. A recent announcement from State Representative Stephanie Scialabba st... Read more

A Moniteau School District facility had to be put into lockdown following an incident on Friday afternoon. According to an email from administrators, Dassa McKinney Elementary School was put... Read more

The curtain rises tonight on the latest production of the Butler Little Theatre. “Cry It Out” will debut tonight at 8 p.m. The show tells the story of three women who recently became mothers... Read more

Students in the Mars Area School District are donating a large amount of money through an annual fundraiser while others are holding a fundraiser this weekend. The elementary schools collect... Read more

There is still time for Vietnam War veterans to sign up for a special event planned for next weekend. American Legion Post 852 in Harrisville is hosting a 50-year commemoration on Saturday,... Read more

Independence Health System officials say a new technology is helping doctors identify lung cancer early. Butler Memorial Hospital’s Advanced Lung Center is seeing progress with a new CT scan... Read more

Butler County Tourism Foundation has partnered with the Butler Chapter of the Antique Automobile club of America to display Butler Classics. This Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Butler B... Read more

The Irish take center stage this weekend as many cities and pubs get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off in Downtown Pittsburgh at 10 a.m. Sat... Read more

The driver of the school bus involved in a serious crash in the Mars Area School District has died. District officials said in a letter that William “Bob” Miller died this week. Miller was a... Read more

Multiple crews were called to battle a large brush fire last night in Cherry Township. Six different fire departments were called to the 100 block of Grubb Lane around 11:15 p.m. last night.... Read more

The City of Butler is considering a partnership with the Butler Area School District concerning Historic Pullman Park. Butler Mayor Bob Dandoy informed Council Thursday night about recent an... Read more

Major changes are coming soon to a major roadway in Forward Township. PennDOT has purchased and ordered two “no left turns” signs that will soon be placed at Old Route 68 and Route 68 (Evans... Read more

This week marked the official filing deadline for candidates to be on the ballot this spring, and there are three candidates for county coroner. Longtime coroner William Young is retiring an... Read more

A local public library invites parents concerned about their children’s online access to a presentation this weekend. On Saturday at 1 p.m. the Mars Area Public Library offers a program call... Read more