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

The first public school district in Butler County to head back to class will welcome students to a new school year on Wednesday. The Slippery Rock Area School District begins its 2019-2020 y... Read more

A former president of Slippery Rock University has died. Robert Aebersold of Greensboro, North Carolina died last week from medical complications. He was hired by SRU in the late 60s as an i... Read more

An arrest warrant has been issued for a Butler County man following the alleged discovery of drugs inside his Center Township home. The Butler County District Attorney’s Drug Task Force exec... Read more

Data shows residents of Butler Township are taking advantage of a township service offered for the first time this year- free recycling of electronics and hazardous household waste. Butler T... Read more

There will be a switch-up regarding the names of those running for a seat on the Butler Area School District school board this November. The Butler County Republican Committee nominated form... Read more

A local law enforcement officer was recognized for a special anniversary at Monday night’s Butler Township commissioners meeting. Police Chief John Hays received a plaque, cake, and congratu... Read more