Slippery Rock University is starting the fall semester with a freshman class size that is similar to last fall’s class. The Class of 2023 is one student shy of 1,600. Last fall’s class inclu... Read more

Former Pennsylvania State Representative Brian Ellis will likely not face criminal charges following allegations that surfaced last year of sexual assault. On Friday, a grand jury from Dauph... Read more

The City of Butler Police Department is taking all necessary precautions when it comes to security for this weekend’s Butler Italian Festival. Police Chief Bob O’Neill says triple the number... Read more

Councilman Corey Roche will be resigning from Butler City Council. He made the announcement during Thursday’s regular council meeting. He will be moving to Florida for a new job. “It’s been... Read more

The City of Butler is asking residents to participate in a new event that could help improve how the city looks, as well as reduce flooding issues. “Clean Curb Saturday” will take place on S... Read more

A couple of recent developments could force the City of Butler into financial difficulties before the end of 2019. According to Director of Accounts and Finance Councilman Mike Walter, a $25... Read more

An Armstrong County man has been charged with repeated forcible rape of a juvenile. According to State Police, 46-year-old William Snoots of Kittanning repeatedly held down and raped the 15... Read more

Butler City Police are stepping up their patrols of the city’s Father Marinaro Park following vandalism that has resulted in several thousands of dollars worth of damage. Two men and a juven... Read more

Federal investigators in Pittsburgh are asking for help identifying victims of a suspected serial sexual predator who- at one time- lived in Butler County. Robert Dean Caesar, 56,  is now in... Read more

Butler Area School District student athletes are enjoying some big improvements recently made at the district’s athletic facilities. Athletic Director Bill Mylan showcased the new flooring a... Read more

The Butler County commissioners say the county is on track to have a new voting system up-and-running in time for the November general election. On Wednesday, the Butler County Election Boar... Read more

You have an opportunity to get a peek inside State Representative Marci Mustello’s new office on Thursday. The freshman District 11 lawmaker will host an open house from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at... Read more

It is move-in day on Thursday for new Slippery Rock University students. All first-year and transfer students will move into their dorms between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday will also kick-off... Read more

Butler County’s new chief assessor attended her first commissioners meeting on Wednesday. Amy Francis was hired in July to replace now-retired Butler County Chief Assessor Chris Savage. He w... Read more

A scary incident at a Cranberry church on Wednesday has resulted in charges filed against a Zelienople man. Cranberry Township police officers responded to Victory Family Church on Rt. 19 ea... Read more

A Butler man is accused of pointing a stun gun at another man during an argument over a parking spot. No one was hurt in the incident- which happened over the weekend in the city of Butler.... Read more

The Butler County Prison plans to start washing incoming inmates with a substance to help prevent the spread of certain infections. A prison official couldn’t provide exact data on how many... Read more