Today is a relatively new federal holiday known as Juneteenth. It serves as a day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States—stemming back to June 19, 1865, when the Union soldie... Read more

Tomorrow is the first official day of summer and a local utility company is encouraging residents to remember safety. FirstEnergy is reminding those out enjoying summer to never release foil... Read more

A Butler man has been charged after it’s alleged he assaulted a man and ran from the scene. On May 27, Butler City Police were called to the 100 block of North McKean Street for a man that h... Read more

A local state park will provide a unique opportunity for guests later this week to learn more about history while enjoying nature. On Friday the park naturalists from Moraine State Park will... Read more

State Police have identified the man who was hit by a train earlier this week in Donegal Township. Police say Timothy McCullough was hit by a train on the overpass of Gameland Road Monday ar... Read more

The deal between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel is now official. The two companies announced the $14.9 billion sale earlier this morning. The Japanese steelmaker reached a preliminary agreement... Read more

Criminal charges over a cyclist on a major roadway in Butler Township received a ruling from the State Supreme Court yesterday. The incident happened in 2021 when Brendan Linton was heading... Read more

Music from local musicians will kick off this summer’s Cranberry Township series of Concerts in the Park. On Thursday, the Eldardo Band will perform a rocking country show at the Community P... Read more

The public is invited to attend the first in a local summer concert series later this week. The Harmony Parks Summer Concert Series begins Thursday with a performance by This, That, and the... Read more

McConnells Mill State Park will host an outdoor activity later this week. Geology Day will take place on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kildoo Picnic Area. Participants can join pa... Read more

There is a new license plate available in Pennsylvania. The “Let Freedom Ring” design is a white plate that showcases the outline of the Liberty Bell. PennDOT officials say the plate was unv... Read more

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation facilities will close in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. All PennDOT driver’s license and photo centers will be shut down Thursday. The federa... Read more

A cornhole tournament this weekend will benefit a pair of local community projects. Leadership Butler County is hosting the tournament this Saturday at Helltown Brewing in Penn Township. The... Read more

An employee of a daycare facility in Cranberry Township is facing charges after he allegedly assaulted a child. In late May, police began an investigation after receiving a report about an a... Read more

A home was significantly damaged in a fire in Allegheny Township yesterday. Crews were called to the home in the 900 block of Maple Furnace Road around 4:30 p.m. When emergency crews arrived... Read more

Multiple motorists were injured as a result of a crash Tuesday afternoon in Slippery Rock Township. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center shortly before 6 p.m. for a two-vehicle ac... Read more

A state representative is proposing a law that he says will add better security for state lawmakers. Malcolm Kenyatta of Philadelphia is introducing the law that would allow officials to use... Read more

The Butler Transit Authority is revising a policy in order to improve the safety of riders and drivers. The Authority’s board of directors recently amended the Mobility Device Policy that de... Read more

State officials say the “Safe2Say Something” program continues to yield encouraging results in schools. The online service is a completely anonymous tip line where students and community mem... Read more

Hunting licenses for the 2025-26 season will official go on sale later this month. The Pennsylvania Game Commission has announced that hunting licenses will go on sale June 23. This year all... Read more