The Butler County Chamber of Commerce is expanding by adding another location in Cranberry Township. “We have been wanting to have a stronger presence in the southern part of the county, we... Read more
With the upcoming rain expected to hit the area, East Butler has decided to move their Trick-or-Treat to Friday. The borough announced that Trick-or-Treat will be Friday from 6 to 7 p.m. As... Read more
There are some areas having trick-or-treat this weekend. Because of Thursday’s weather, some municipalities moved their dates and times. Here is what we have for trick-or-treat times this... Read more
A large amount of money has been released from the state to help local governments meet pension obligations and support volunteer firefighters. Across the state, a total of over $328 million... Read more
A bill that legislators say will modernize voting in Pennsylvania is now on its way to Governor Tom Wolf. The bill passed the state House and Senate earlier this week. The bill includes the... Read more
A 14-year-old girl was taken to the hospital last night after she fell jumping from rooftop-to-rooftop in Downtown Butler. City Police say the incident happened around 7:40 p.m. when the gir... Read more
Significant damage was done to a vehicle after it caught on fire following an accident in Butler Township. Police say the crash happened Sunday morning on Meridian Road just after 5:30 near... Read more
Two seats on Butler City Council will be decided by city residents during next week’s general election with three candidates on the ballot. Of the two open seats on Butler City Council this... Read more
State Police are investigating after a Slippery Rock resident lost money due to a fraudulent phone call. According to police, the 32-year-old woman received a call last Tuesday (10/22) from... Read more
Butler County has chosen their next solicitor who is expected to be officially hired next month. According to a press release from the Butler County Commissioners, H. William “Wil” White III... Read more
A new state report shows that students benefit from later school starting times—but the Butler Area School District is holding off on any changes until decisions are made regarding reorganiz... Read more
The man charged in the death of Melissa Barto has been found guilty. On the final day of the four day trial, Judge William Shaffer found 23-year-old Ishemer Ramsey of Butler guilty of first... Read more
At least one person was injured in an accident this morning in northern Butler County. A call came into the 911 Center around 9:30 a.m. for a one vehicle accident on Route 8 near Hall and St... Read more
All three incumbent Butler County Commissioners are on the ballot after facing no opposition in their party’s primary earlier this spring. Republican Leslie Osche is the current chair. She s... Read more
An accident on Route 422 delayed traffic for a while over the weekend. The two vehicle crash happened Saturday around 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Route 422 and Dick Road in Franklin Tow... Read more
Jury selection begins today for the death penalty trial of a man charged in the shooting death of New Kensington police officer Brian Shaw. 31-year-old Rahmael Sal Holt is accused of killing... Read more
South Butler County School District administrators dealt with a concerning school safety incident Friday. According to a letter to parents from Superintendent Dr. David Foley, a middle schoo... Read more
The City of Butler may have to reduce projected expenses for the upcoming year in order to arrive at a balanced budget. Director of Accounts and Finance Councilman Mike Walter: “We cannot ba... Read more
Tomorrow is “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day” and there will be plenty of locations around the county for you to drop off your unused medications. Many locations will be taking back... Read more
State Police in Kittanning will be conducting DUI patrols throughout various parts of Butler County over the weekend. The checkpoints will happen beginning this Friday night and run through... Read more
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