Police had to rescue a woman from her roof Wednesday night after she was threatened by a man holding a rifle. According to a criminal complaint filed by State Police, the incident happened j... Read more

A former Butler County woman has pleaded guilty to several charges for her role in the death- and cover up- of a woman from Venango County. 34-year-old Amanda Lynn Cypher- formerly of Butler... Read more

At what age should children be required to attend school here in Pennsylvania? Proposals calling for changes to the state’s compulsory school age law received mixed reviews during a hearing... Read more

A former standout on the Slippery Rock University football team is being called a hero for jumping in front of a 9-year-old during a shooting in Pittsburgh. Jaimire Dutrieuille is still in t... Read more

A local lawmaker is trying to help advance a bill that would automatically expunge the criminal record of some people. Republican State Representative Tedd Nesbit- which represents a portion... Read more

The Butler Area Class of 2019 Commencement Ceremony will take place this evening. The ceremony is scheduled to happen in the stadium at the Senior High, weather permitting, and begin at 6:30... Read more

The new and improved Community Care Program launched by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is now up and running. The VA’s new Community Care Program includes implementing new portions... Read more

It’s been over a week since heavy rainfall caused problems throughout the county- and at least one local town is still cleaning up from the damage. The borough of Evans City has extended its... Read more

The longtime president of Butler County Community College has been selected to receive a prestigious local award. Dr. Nicholas Neupauer of Butler will be this year’s recipient of the Jean B.... Read more

U.S. Congressman Mike Kelly- of Butler- is offering some thoughts on the ongoing immigration debate in this country. On Tuesday, the House passed the ‘American Dream and Promise Act,’ which... Read more

A local business owner has been recognized for his years of supporting the Butler community. During Tuesday’s Butler City Council meeting, Butler City Solicitor Tom Breth presented Denny Off... Read more

Thinking about adding solar panels to your home or business? A solar co-op is holding an informational meeting this week for property owners in Butler and Beaver counties that are curious ab... Read more

The Slippery Rock University Council of Trustees will hold two days of meetings this week. Various committees will meet on both Thursday and Friday, June 6 and 7, including the Academic and... Read more

Butler City Council plans to make a commitment to keep a local tradition going, but may need some help to do so. The topic of the city’s annual Fourth of July fireworks display was brought u... Read more

The results from last month’s primary and special elections have been certified without additional legal action or a formal request for a recount. “As soon as we finish the official canvassi... Read more

Pennsylvania State Representative-Elect Marci Mustello took the oath of office late Tuesday morning and officially began her term as state rep for the 11th Legislative District. Mustello was... Read more

The majority of high school seniors in Butler County will graduate this week. At the last minute, the Karns City Area School District decided to hold their 2019 graduation ceremony on Tuesda... Read more

An Armstrong County woman has been charged following an accident over the weekend in Center Township that seriously injured a Boyers man. According to State Police, 58-year-old Alice Patz of... Read more

One person was seriously injured in an early Tuesday morning vehicle crash in northern Butler County. The crash happened about 6:30 a.m. near the intersection of Beaver Dam Road and Hallston... Read more

The former Slippery Rock University Chief of Police has been charged following an investigation by Pennsylvania State Police. Michael Simmons is accused of stealing more than $23,000 from th... Read more