A man is in police custody and facing homicide charges in connection with the death of a missing New Castle man. Police say they arrested 20-year-old Connor Henry in Ocean City, Maryland las... Read more
A fatal stabbing incident early Sunday morning in downtown Butler remains under investigation by City Police. Officers responded at 2 a.m. to a report of an injured person at 138 West Jeffer... Read more
There was one new case of COVID-19 announced in Butler County today. Butler Memorial Hospital is treating two patients for the coronavirus, with one person in ICU. The state Department of He... Read more
As Beaver County enters the green phase of the governor’s reopening plan, a long-term care facility that was home to one of the worst COVID-19 outbreaks is now facing fines from the federal... Read more
The Gateway 228 project is continuing to develop. Butler County Commissioners approved the use of funds for the $5 vehicle fee to help pay from the major project that will expand the Balls B... Read more
Several local groups are coming together to distribute food to those in need next week. A walk-up distribution will take place on Wednesday, June 17th from 9 to 11 a.m. in the parking lot of... Read more
Just days after Slippery Rock University announced plans to bring back students to campus this fall; the State System of Higher Education is releasing guidelines for the upcoming semester. T... Read more
Five new COVID-19 cases were announced for Butler County today, bringing the case count to 255. Statewide, the number of new cases remained under 500 again today, with 467 positive tests rep... Read more
For the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began, some visitors will be allowed inside Butler Memorial Hospital. Officials announced the new visitor policy earlier this morning. Most... Read more
At least two people needed medical treatment as a result of an accident Wednesday afternoon on Route 228. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center shortly before 4 p.m. for the two ve... Read more
Governor Tom Wolf is responding after the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives and State Senate voted to end the emergency disaster declaration he issued in early March. “A crisis cal... Read more
The City of Butler will once again offer its Summer Playground program this year. The program is entirely free to all children who live in the City of Butler and will again be administered b... Read more
The National Weather Service yesterday confirmed that it was indeed a tornado that touched down in Beaver County Wednesday night. A tornado warning had been issued at 9:30 p.m. NWS officials... Read more
Vice President Mike Pence is coming to Butler County. He is scheduled to speak at Oberg Industries this Friday as part of a roundtable discussion hosted by the American First Policies. It’s... Read more
Just over 400 new COVID-19 cases were announced across the state by the Department of Health on Wednesday. Butler County saw one new positive case—bringing the local total to 250. As of 10 a... Read more
A new COVID-19 testing site is coming soon to downtown Butler. Rite Aid announced that their location on Main Street will begin conducting “no charge COVID-19 self-swab testing” starting tom... Read more
Kennywood will be open beginning next month. The amusement park announced they will be opening to the public on July 11th. There will be limited capacity and people will be required to wear... Read more
Police were at a home in New Castle last night looking for evidence they hope will help lead to the whereabouts of a missing man. Our news partners at WPXI say 19-year-old Amari Wise of New... Read more
Pennsylvania’s Speaker of the House is expected to announce his resignation today. Republican Mike Turzai of the North Hills said he wouldn’t run for reelection after this year and would tak... Read more
A former Slippery Rock University student is facing charges of theft after he allegedly stole nearly $15,000 from a college club. 23-year-old Charles Borcherding of Hanover, PA was arrested... Read more
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