Owners of fireworks businesses say you may want to buy your supply for the Fourth of July sooner rather than later. Phantom Fireworks is one of the country’s largest retailers for fireworks... Read more

Gas prices have slightly declined both locally as well as across western Pennsylvania as a whole this week. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average price for a gallon regular... Read more

Police are searching for someone who knocked over a tombstone in a Butler County cemetery. State police say it was discovered last Wednesday morning inside the Hillards Cemetery on Branchton... Read more

PennDOT is beginning early summer road project maintenance work in Butler County this week. These activities include curb repair, which will be occurring on Eau Claire Road in Marion Townshi... Read more

A new proposed amendment would make voter ID a new requirement in Pennsylvania. Under the current law, voters must show an ID if they are voting at a new location for the first time. However... Read more

The 2021-22 Butler Area School District budget still has some questions but does not include a tax increase. During a school board meeting Monday night, the final budget of nearly $106 milli... Read more

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Butler County. The National Weather Service says the area could see strong to severe storms develop later this afternoon. Damaging winds are t... Read more

Alameda Waterpark opened over the weekend, but staffing issues are forcing the county to change pool hours. The pool will close on Mondays and Tuesdays this summer. Wednesday and Thursday ho... Read more

With the Fourth of July right around the corner, many people are getting ready to celebrate with fireworks. And with Pennsylvania recently legalizing fireworks a couple of years ago, that me... Read more

Vice President Kamala Harris will make a stop in Pittsburgh Monday. The trip comes as the Biden Administration continues its push for an infrastructure package. Full details about her trip h... Read more

PennDOT has decided to extend the closure of a road near Saxonburg to allow for ongoing construction work. Freeport Street will be shut down through Thursday for a pipe replacement project.... Read more

Today marks the full first day of summer, and AAA expects it to be a busy season for travelers. New data from the agency shows a growing interest in domestic road trips and the return of fli... Read more

May unemployment numbers are out, and it shows another slight decrease in overall unemployment in the state. According to the Department of Industry and Labor, the unemployment rate is at 6.... Read more

A drive-thru food distribution will be held tomorrow at Lernerville Speedway. The event is being coordinated by the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reg... Read more

Multiple crews were involved in battling a blaze at the border of Winfield and Buffalo Township Friday morning.l The first call came into the Butler County 911 Center around 11 a.m. Dispatch... Read more

Runners will be hitting the streets Saturrday morning for the annual Butler Road Race. It’s the 46th edition of the race, and it goes back to an in-person event after being virtual last year... Read more

Saturday marks the nation’s first and Pennsylvania’s second official observance of Juneteenth, which is a decision being applauded by state lawmakers. As we reported yesterday, state offices... Read more

It’ll cost slightly more to attend Butler County Community College next school year. After keeping tuition and fees level last year, the BC3 board of trustees approved a small tuition hike e... Read more

Over 20 residents of neighboring Lawrence and Mercer Counties have been indicted on charges of violating federal drug trafficking laws. According to U.S. Department of Justice officials, a t... Read more