A portion of Kittanning Pike in Parker Township was shut down this morning because of an accident. The one vehicle crash happened around 7:45 a.m.—about a mile north of Bruin. EMS crews were... Read more
Butler County has a new website. The design has been underway for the last nine months, but the revamped website was officially rolled out this week. There is a new web address, which is But... Read more
As local schools and organizations take precautions against the potential spread of the coronavirus, Pennsylvania health officials are also actively monitoring any developments. Secretary of... Read more
A former pastor in West Sunbury is accused of stealing nearly $20,000 from a church he was in charge of for his family’s personal use. 46-year-old Jeffrey Lang was the reverend at the West S... Read more
Schools across Butler County are joining together to let parents know of the preventive measures they’re collectively taking regarding the coronavirus. A letter signed by all eight school di... Read more
One person was seriously injured in an accident this morning in Portersville. It happened around 8:45 on West Portersville Road—about a mile away from Route 19. Initial reports indicate that... Read more
Students are returning to Knoch High School and Middle School after crews have resolved the suspicious odor issue that re-routed students earlier this morning. The district alerted parents a... Read more
A project to renovate the Rotary Amphitheater in Cranberry Township is moving forward. The Board of Supervisors heard specific details about the 2020 Community Chest Project of the Year at t... Read more
A new statewide program goes into effect today that aims to protect crews in roadside work zones. If drivers are caught speeding in work zones, they will get a warning for their first offens... Read more
At least two people are recovering following an accident Tuesday afternoon in Worth Township. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center shortly before 5 p.m. for a crash on New Castle... Read more
There are a number of contested primaries in Butler County this year—and the county’s Republican committee announced they’re supporting the incumbents. State Representatives Darryl Metcalfe... Read more
The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh is taking steps to limit the rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic. Bishop David Zubik has issued preventative directives such as the distribution of the... Read more
Butler County will receive over $8 million in state money this year to help maintain nearly 1,500 miles of roads through the liquid fuels tax. The money, which is distributed annually to the... Read more
A woman suffered minor injuries during an accident this morning in Center Township. The one vehicle crash happened around 6:20 a.m. in the 1200 block of Sunset Drive—which is in between Rout... Read more
Butler County is preparing to deal with the rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic. Administrators with the County’s Emergency Services Department will maintain regular contact with public h... Read more
At least one person was injured as a result of an accident Monday afternoon in Brady Township. Crews from Unionville and Slippery Rock were among those responding just after noon on Route 8... Read more
A man is in the Butler County jail after he allegedly went into a home, stole a set of keys, and hit a young girl. It happened around 4:45 last Friday afternoon when Butler City Police recei... Read more
A Renfrew man was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital after he broke his leg in a motorcycle accident on Route 8. Butler Township Police say 50-year-old Kevin Schultz was driving on Route 8 South... Read more
You may have seen them popping up in bars, restaurants, and convenient stores—but authorities are now cracking down on video gambling machines. State police spokesman Ryan Tarkowski says the... Read more
No one was injured in a Sunday morning accident in Jefferson Township. The one vehicle crash happened on Frazier Road just after 8 a.m. when 23-year-old Jacob Dietz lost control of his car a... Read more
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