Although nothing was finalized at a Tuesday school board meeting, the Butler Area School District is looking into revising their drug and alcohol policy. “Research shows again and again that... Read more

Flying is usually the easiest way to get to Los Angeles, but a Butler woman is making the trek the hard way. Rebecca McCrea is currently in Lebanon, Missouri as she walks across the United S... Read more

With high temperatures and humidity expected around the area over the next several days, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is asking residents to conserve energy and prepare for a p... Read more

After Daniel Smith Jr. withdrew his name from the Butler County prothontary race to run for congress, the Butler County Democratic Committee has found familiar name to replace him on the bal... Read more

Wednesday marks 17 years since two teenagers were killed on a road in Forward Township—and police are still trying to figure out who was responsible. Scott Fosnaught and Shawn Baur were both... Read more

The cost to drive on the Pennsylvania Turnpike will continue to rise. The PA Turnpike Commission voted to increase tolls by another six percent in January of 2020. The most common toll for a... Read more

Police are asking for help determining the person or people responsible for a burglary last week at a local car wash. According to Butler Township Police, the crime occurred at the C & S... Read more

Route 422 was shut down for a while yesterday after a tractor trailer went over the hillside. State police say the accident happened just after 3 p.m. on Route 422 eastbound between the Mitc... Read more

The Butler Area School District will be investing in more apprenticeships for students thanks to a new grant. The district accepted a $100,000 grant from the Claude Worthington Benedum Found... Read more

While the focus on 2020 has been centered around presidential politics, a Cranberry man has announced his candidacy for Congress. Daniel Smith Jr. says he’s seeking the Democratic nomination... Read more

Local gas prices have continued to increase over the past week, according to AAA’s weekly gas price report. The average price for a gallon of regular, unleaded, self-serve gas in Butler this... Read more

The City of Butler Parks, Recreation Grounds, and Facilities Authority is purchasing additional security cameras for use in and around Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park. Two addi... Read more

The Butler Farm Show plans to use some recently consolidated property near the border between Butler and Connoquenessing townships to expand their yearly antiques show. The Butler Township C... Read more

A local woman will face charges after she was accused of stealing a large amount of money from a store at Clearview Mall. According to the State Police in Butler, a 22-year-old Slippery Rock... Read more

Central Electric Cooperative is issuing a peak alert for today as temperatures are expected to rise in to the mid-80s. Members are asked to turn off all non-essential electric items, especia... Read more

Central Electric Cooperative is issuing another peak alert for today as temperatures are expected to rise in to the 90s. Members are asked to turn off all non-essential electric items, espec... Read more

A new state law goes into effect today that protects those who rescue children from hot cars. Governor Tom Wolf signed a bill that provides legal immunity to Good Samaritans who damage cars... Read more

Butler Township Police have released more information about a Saturday afternoon motorcycle accident that killed one person. Police say 53-year-old Kenneth Lawrence of Butler was driving sou... Read more

Officials are searching for a student who left the premises of Herman based Summit Academy earlier this weekend. According to the school, a male student left the grounds on Saturday evening.... Read more

Police have released more information about the fatal motorcycle crash Friday morning in neighboring Armstrong County. According to State Police, the crash happened along Route 66 River Road... Read more