Pennsylvania’s Attorney General says has made a decision to classify self-assembled gun kits—known as “ghost-guns”—as firearms. Josh Shapiro says the decision will make it illegal for felons... Read more

A water main break in Evans City made for a lengthy Wednesday morning commute. The break happened at the intersection of East Main Street and North Washington Street in downtown Evans City.... Read more

A local husband and wife have been charged with stealing from the company they were working for in Jefferson Township. According to State Police, 35-year-old Adam Lesseski of Sarver and 37-y... Read more

Butler Area School District officials are weighing their options for the future of the football program after the WPIAL board denied Butler’s request to be released from the league. Butler w... Read more

Butler will have another BlueSox team to root for as soon as next year. The City of Butler Parks, Recreation Grounds and Facilities Authority received the BlueSox name as part of the settlem... Read more

Butler Township residents will not see a tax hike next year. The commissioners approved the 2020 budget of just over $8 million at their last scheduled meeting of the year, which was on Mond... Read more

Butler Township Police are following up on tips they received about a woman who stole money from a charity donation jar. The department posted to their Facebook page Monday about the suspect... Read more

Students at Emily Brittain Elementary School were evacuated Monday after a suspected gas odor was detected near the building. Butler Superintendent Dr. Brian White said the students at Emily... Read more

The Seneca Valley School District is now officially moving forward with plans to build a new elementary school, after receiving approval from Cranberry Township Supervisors. The board gave t... Read more

Charges have been filed by Butler City Police in relation to a series of juvenile fights that were caught on camera. According to police, the first incident occurred about a month ago and ch... Read more

The Pittsburgh Division of the FBI and the White Oak Police Department are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect involved in a bank robbery earlier this weekend. Authorities say... Read more

A PennDOT project will result in a partial road closure early Monday morning. Short-term single lane closures are planned on interstate 79 southbound from mile marker 81.4 to 80.5 starting a... Read more

A third Democrat has entered the race for the 16th Congressional District. Mercer County resident Edward DeSantis announced that he will be seeking the seat currently held by Republican Mike... Read more

Students at Slippery Rock University will be donning their cap and gowns tomorrow as they walk for winter commencement. Graduation will be inside the Morrow Field House as over 500 students... Read more

A new local event will be held this weekend to remember, honor and teach about the sacrifice of veterans. 850 wreaths will be laid on veterans graves at North Main Cemetery in Butler by volu... Read more

No one was injured as a result of a house fire Thursday afternoon in the City of Butler. Butler City and Township Joint Fire Chief Chris Switala was among those arriving to the scene in the... Read more

We have learned that the woman involved in an accident Tuesday on Route 38 has died. 23-year-old Sierra Cranmer of Chicora passed away Wednesday afternoon at Allegheny General Hospital, the... Read more

A new contract between the 14 state-owned universities—which includes Slippery Rock University—and their 5,000 faculty members is now official. The PA State System of Higher Education formal... Read more

The South Butler School Board has welcomed back a familiar face following a recent resignation. After member Bob Goodlin notified the board of his plans to resign in a letter last week, outg... Read more

A Beaver County man has confessed to the robbery of a Cranberry Township bank earlier this year. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 40-year-old Michael Neppach entered a guilty ple... Read more