Due to equipment issues and weather, road work on a Butler Township intersection scheduled for this weekend has been postponed. PennDOT planned to install a high friction surface treatment t... Read more
For the first time in the history of the county, the Butler County Sheriff’s Department has been accredited by the state. Sheriff Mike Slupe: “It’s a great honor to be […] Read more
The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in the Pittsburgh region dropped to 3.9 percent in May- which is the lowest point on record in southwestern Pennsylvania. Butler’s rate last month w... Read more
As Pittsburgh awaits the arrival of one of Broadway’s hottest shows—officials warn of a scam that is circulating. The hip-hop musical Hamilton has been one of Broadway’s most popular shows,... Read more
A Butler County mother is in jail after she’s accused of wrecking her vehicle- which had two kids inside- and then not calling for help. Billie Jo Henry, 43, of […] Read more
Butler City Council plans to introduce an ordinance that would aim to crack down on drugs by amending the definition of a “Disorderly House.” Councilman Jeff Smith proposed amending the [... Read more
The city of Butler has reduced their number of canine officers from two to one. According to Mayor Ben Smith, canine officer Blade was retired a couple months ago due […] Read more
Police are investigating a one-vehicle accident in Center Township on Tuesday that left a toddler seriously injured. The crash happened about 2:30 p.m. on Route 308, near Holbein Lane. Accor... Read more
A popular television show is once again returning to our area and looking for people willing to participate. American Pickers will film episodes in Pennsylvania this August and they are [... Read more
A Freeport volunteer firefighter has been suspended from the department while an investigation continues regarding a racist Facebook post. Christopher Negley wrote a post on Facebook on Frid... Read more