As the flu continues to intensify across the state, officials are reminding residents it’s still not too late to get a flu shot. “It is widespread across Pennsylvania,” Lauffer said. “It’s i... Read more

State police say an unnamed man suffered a medical emergency when he was driving on I-79 Northbound in Jackson Township Thursday morning. The two vehicle accident happened just before 8 a.m.... Read more

A Slippery Rock woman is facing charges after allegedly stealing a donation jar from a convenience store. Butler Township Police have filed charges against 49-year-old Johanne Minetti after... Read more

The Butler Public Library is closed Thursday due to a major sewage issue. On Wednesday, the library had to shut down immediately around 3:30 p.m. for a sewage problem. That situation has lin... Read more

A new agreement between the state’s 14 community colleges and an online university will soon allow students at Butler County Community College to pursue a bachelor’s degree online. The agree... Read more

A local man has announced his intention to run for the 8th Legislative District seat previously held by state representative Tedd Nesbit. Roy Remone is a Franklin Township resident and Navy... Read more

Crews have responded to the scene of a garage on fire in the city of Butler. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center just before 3:30 p.m. for the fire at the garage in the 400 block... Read more

A major accident shut down portions of I-80 in Clarion County yesterday. According to reports, about 12 vehicles were involved in the accident—including multiple tractor trailers, a PennDOT... Read more

Butler Township Police have extended to the deadline to register for the Citizens Police Academy. The deadline has been moved to tomorrow by 4:30 p.m. There’s no charge to participate in the... Read more

An adult and two children suffered unknown injuries in an accident this morning in Parker Township. It happened just after 9:00 in the 200 block of Bruin Road. Emergency dispatchers say a ve... Read more

A special election has been announced to fill the state representative seat previously occupied by Republican Tedd Nesbit. A special election will be held Tuesday, March 17th in the 8th Legi... Read more

At least one person has been injured as a result of an accident Tuesday night in Parker Township. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center just before 6 p.m. for a crash on Kittanning... Read more

A Slippery Rock man has been charged following a collision between a vehicle and a train last week. According to a criminal complaint filed by State Police, 31-year-old Corey Simon was drivi... Read more

Center Avenue Community School has cancelled classes Tuesday due to a water main break. According to the Butler Area School District’s website, the school was forced to close due to a nearby... Read more

Drivers across the state should be aware of a program about to go into effect that could issue automated fines for speeding in work zones. PennDOT and the Turnpike Commission have announced... Read more

As part of Monday’s City Council meeting, members of council received new areas of responsibility and committee assignments. Mike Walter will remain as director of accounts and finance for t... Read more