A Fenelton man has been charged with third degree murder after a woman died from an overdose due to drugs he bought for her. Police have charged 70-year-old Sloan Hansen […] Read more
A man wanted on armed robbery charges in Butler was taken into custody after a standoff with police in Armstrong County. It happened last night in Manor Township when police […] Read more
A Butler woman has been placed in the Butler County Prison after she allegedly sent nude photos of her children to strangers. After several online tips, police began investigating an [... Read more
As the Student Health Center opened in a new location at Slippery Rock University yesterday, it will also coincide with a new healthcare provider on campus. The university partnered with [... Read more
The balance of power in the State House of Representatives will remain split for two more months. The Speaker of the House has now set a special election for March […] Read more
Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced that Pennsylvania will receive part of a massive national settlement. Pending court approval, the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma settled with a c... Read more
A couple of local groups will receive funding though statewide grants. The Butler County District Attorney’s Office has been approved for a nearly $900,000 Violence Intervention and Preventi... Read more
A house was completely destroyed in a fire Wednesday morning in Venango Township. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center just before 10 a.m. for a heavily involved […] Read more
Penn Township officials recently approved a contract with Plate Smart Technologies for a plate reading camera at the intersection of Route 8 and Airport Road. Officials with the township say... Read more
Butler’s incumbent mayor has declared his candidacy for a second term. Democrat Mayor Bob Dandoy recently announced that he plans to run for the top position later this year. Dandoy [... Read more