PennDOT says they have completed over 50 construction projects across Armstrong, Butler and surrounding counties this year. PennDOT says there have been some major accomplishments this year,... Read more

The organizers of the Remote Area Medical clinic are touting its success. The free health clinic was offered two weeks ago at the Butler Intermediate High School. Over the weekend, the clini... Read more

State police have opened a new hiring selection cycle after receiving additional funding from the state budget. Funding from the 2025-26 budget includes money for four additional cadet class... Read more

Butler County Emergency Services is upping the cost of a HAZMAT response. The county approved the increase for a team HAZMAT response from $200 to $375 per hour. There was also an increase i... Read more

Cranberry Township residents will see a small tax increase next year in order to support recreational opportunities. Although the General Fund tax millage will not increase, Township Supervi... Read more

Motorists in Butler and Summit Townships should be aware of the next phase of a construction project on a busy road. According to PennDOT, new traffic patterns will go into effect Monday (to... Read more

Many local families are set to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal thanks to record-setting fundraising at Butler County Community College. Officials say thanks to private donations and volunteer work... Read more

A local business is being recognized for exceptional commitment to workplace safety. Representatives of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry recently visited Etzel Engineer and... Read more

An upcoming Slippery Rock University program will aim to educate students about careers in cyber security. The annual SRU Cyberspace Event will be held on Tuesday from 12:30 to 2 p.m. both o... Read more

Some students in the Mars Area School District have collected a large amount of money as part of a fundraiser earlier this month. Mars Area Primary Center students collected nearly $2,000 in... Read more

Governor Josh Shapiro has condemned comments made by President Donald Trump after several lawmakers called for military members to ignore illegal commands. Thursday morning a group of Washin... Read more

A concert this weekend aims to get the Butler area ready for the Christmas season. The Musicians’ Concert Band will perform their Holiday Celebration show this Sunday at the Butler Intermedi... Read more

Several organizations have partnered to bring young local students the gift of music. The Harrisville Satellite Rotary Club along with the Rotary Club of Slippery Rock were able to match a $... Read more

A Slippery Rock University event this weekend will connect young children with music. On Saturday, SRU’s Early Childhood and Elementary Music Community Engagement Initiative Event Series wil... Read more

The public is invited to attend a fun event for a great cause this weekend. A “Stand Up Against Stigma” Comedy and Magic Experience will take place Saturday at the Steamfitters Event Center... Read more

A fundraiser to benefit a local organization will be held this weekend. The GFWC Junior Women’s Club of Butler is holding a Night at the Races on Saturday at the Highfield Hall in Butler. Do... Read more

Union leaders from Butler Memorial Hospital are weighing in following the announcement that Independence Health System is merging with West Virginia University Health System. Members of the... Read more

Cranberry Township has a new police chief. Last night the Board of Supervisor approved Kenneth Ruckel as the head of the township’s police department. Ruckel is a U.S. Air Force Reserve vete... Read more

A Butler woman who was facing charges for calling 911 too many times is now accused of stealing a vehicle. State police say 50-year-old Susan Fleming allegedly stole her brother-in-law’s veh... Read more

A Butler man and woman are facing charges after they allegedly stole more than $14,000 worth of tools and equipment from an employer. In late August police were called to Butler Flooring Con... Read more