A Butler man is facing arson charges following a weekend fire in the city of Butler that ended up damaging two homes. Butler City firefighters were called to a house fire in the 300 block of... Read more
A local man is facing charges related to a fire that occurred earlier this weekend in the City of Butler. According to the Butler City Police, crews were called to a fire at a vacant Broad S... Read more
With the hot weather now here, Butler County Emergency Services is reminding residents there are multiple locations to cool down if you don’t have access to air conditioning. They say public... Read more
A Pennsylvania lawmaker is working to protect especially older Americans from the annoyance and danger of illegal robocalls. U.S. Senator Bob Casey held a hearing to help promote the passage... Read more
As of tomorrow, two new medical conditions will be eligible to be treated with medical marijuana through Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program. Based on the recommendation of the state’s... Read more
Today kicks off a two day stretch that will see temperatures rise into the 90s and officials are warning people to take precautions from the dangerous heat. The National Weather Service says... Read more
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
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