There will be extra security today at the Freeport Area High School after a threat was made. The district sent an email to parents that said a threat was reported on the “Safe 2 Say Somethin... Read more

Today is Veterans Day which means several buildings and institutions are closed. All government buildings are shut down, including the Butler County Courthouse, Government Center and Governm... Read more

Five people were arrested after police found narcotics and drug paraphernalia inside a motel room. The incident happened on October 26th when Butler Township Police received word that a woma... Read more

More information has been released regarding a robbery that took place late last week in Slippery Rock. Authorities say that early Friday morning, a 24-year-old victim was pistol-whipped at... Read more

Butler Downtown honored businesses and volunteers Thursday night at their annual celebration. The non-profit organization held the event at Brushes and Barstools where three annual awards we... Read more

One of the items requested in the budget proposed by Butler Township Chief John Hayes to the Township Commissioners could be used to solve crimes involving vehicles. Hayes would like to see... Read more

Administrators believe that the 2020 Butler Township budget can be balanced using existing anticipated revenue. Butler Township administrators and department heads presented their needs to t... Read more

Emergency crews were busy Friday morning with the overnight snow causing a number of accidents in Butler County. An accident on Evans City Road caused significant traffic delays. According t... Read more

Some local residents experienced a power outage Thursday afternoon. Nearly 1,700 people lost power Thursday between about 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. with most of those in Center Township, as well as... Read more

A morning crash on I-79 caused significant traffic issues in Cranberry Township. The multi-vehicle accident happened on the southbound lane of I-79 just before 8 a.m. near milemarker 81—whic... Read more

Snow is in the forecast for later today, and that means crews at PennDOT are officially getting ready for the winter season. Butler County PennDOT Manager Mike Mattis says crews will be read... Read more

A local lawmaker is holding an event for those who have or are currently serving in the military along with their families. State Representative Marci Mustello is hosting a Veterans Apprecia... Read more

The first phase of a construction project on a busy Butler County highway is now complete. According to a representative from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the main construc... Read more

No one was injured during a house fire last night in Cranberry Township. The fire broke out at a home on Hope Road a little after 8 p.m. When crews arrived, flames were already intense—and u... Read more

Butler County Community College is moving forward with plans to make some big changes to a portion of their Butler Township campus. The BC3 South Campus Project will include a new nursing fa... Read more

A Butler woman is in custody after she allegedly sprayed a police officer in the face with a syringe. Butler City Police say the incident happened last night around 11:30 near East Jefferson... Read more

Butler City Council is continuing to encourage cooperation between City Police and legal representation to crack down on properties found to have consistent problems with disorderly behavior... Read more

Two seats on Butler City Council have been decided by city residents during yesterday’s general election. Lifelong resident of Butler City Bob Dandoy was the top vote-getter as a Democrat. D... Read more

Motorists in southern Butler County should be aware of a new traffic pattern on a busy highway beginning later this week. PennDOT has announced that beginning Thursday, eastbound traffic on... Read more

Multiple seats on school boards throughout Butler County have been decided during Tuesday’s General Election. Voters living within the Butler Area School District will return incumbents Jenn... Read more