Fifteen fire school students were able to get real-life experience thanks do a donation from the Butler Transit Authority. Earlier this month, the authority donated one of its retired buses... Read more
There were about 75 power customers in Butler County without service early Tuesday morning following some severe- but brief- storms last evening. At 6 a.m. Tuesday, West Penn Power was still... Read more
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced Monday that a new 10-year deal is in place between health care giants UPMC and Highmark. This means Highmark members will have in-network... Read more
A motorcyclist was reportedly flown to a Pittsburgh hospital Monday afternoon following a crash in Parker Township. The accident happened about 4 p.m. on Route 268 (Kittanning Pike) near Tan... Read more
The president of Petrolia Borough Council passed away unexpectedly over the weekend. Jeffrey “Slim” “Spanky” Larimore died Sunday of natural causes at his home. Jeff was a member of the Petr... Read more
After a beautiful, summer weekend, rain is back in the forecast for Monday. Forecasters at the National Weather Service office in Pittsburgh issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Butler, an... Read more
Legislation crafted by a local lawmaker is now headed to the president’s desk. U.S. Congressman Mike Kelly said Friday that the Taxpayer First Act- which he worked alongside Congressman John... Read more
It was a beautiful day Sunday for an annual Butler summer tradition- and it showed in attendance. Yesterday marked the 25th annual Cruise-A-Palooza sponsored by the Butler Roadfathers Car Cl... Read more
A Butler County native was killed in a weekend car crash. State police said 29-year-old Ian Campbell of Grove City was speeding while traveling east on Route 108- near Branchton Road- in Sli... Read more
A hiker who was separated from his family while hiking along the Slippery Rock Creek over the weekend has been found safe. Authorities were called to the area of Kennedy Mills Bridge in Lawr... Read more
One person has died after a one car crash that occurred earlier this weekend in Slippery Rock Township. According to the State Police, 29-year-old Ian Campbell of Grove City was traveling at... Read more
You might have noticed something unusual over the weekend in Cranberry Township. A herd of goats were brought into a community park to help control the landscaping. The township contracted w... Read more
A Butler County company is trying to make “National Adirondack Day” a thing. Adams Manufacturing of Portersville is North America’s largest supplier of outdoor resin furniture. The Adirondac... Read more
If you’re planning on getting out an enjoying what- should be- a nice weekend, be careful taking to the local rivers, streams and lakes. The influx of rain has led many waterways to be at th... Read more
PennDOT is trying to promote pollination. The department is inviting groups or individuals from Butler, Armstrong, Clarion, Indiana and Jefferson counties to adopt pollinator gardens to incr... Read more
As the opioid overdose crisis continues, a bill passed by the state Senate would go after the drug suppliers. The bill would establish the crime of third degree felony for someone who suppli... Read more
A man from Butler has been charged with DUI in an accident that happened earlier this month in Butler Township. Victor Weltner, 24, is accused of driving his vehicle onto the front yard of a... Read more
Sunday marks the 25th annual Cruise-A-Palooza, hosted by the Rodfathers Car Club of Butler. The outdoor car cruise will be held on Main Street in downtown Butler from 10am until 5pm. Motori... Read more
It’ll cost more to attend Butler County Community College next school year. The college board of trustees approved a tuition hike this week of $5 per credit for the 2019-2020 year. Full-time... Read more
All the flood warnings and watches for Butler County- that were in effect for the majority of the week- are now in our rear-view mirror. The county-wide Flash Flood Watch did expire on Thurs... Read more
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