Cranberry Township has a new police chief. Last night the Board of Supervisor approved Kenneth Ruckel as the head of the township’s police department. Ruckel is a U.S. Air Force Reserve vete... Read more
A Butler woman who was facing charges for calling 911 too many times is now accused of stealing a vehicle. State police say 50-year-old Susan Fleming allegedly stole her brother-in-law’s veh... Read more
A Butler man and woman are facing charges after they allegedly stole more than $14,000 worth of tools and equipment from an employer. In late August police were called to Butler Flooring Con... Read more
Slippery Rock is kicking off the holiday season this weekend. The borough is hosting their annual Light Up Night Saturday. The event starts at 4 p.m. on Main Street in Slippery Rock. There w... Read more
An annual holiday tradition returns to Chicora Saturday. The Chicora Christmas Wonderland is set for Saturday afternoon. The day features a parade through downtown Chicora that begins at 3 p... Read more
There will be no new taxes in next year’s Butler County budget, but commissioners say that may not be the case for much longer. The proposed budget includes an $84.6 million general fund and... Read more
Butler City Council plans to reduce taxes as they move forward with the process of approving the budget for 2026. The total 2026 preliminary balanced general fund budget currently sits at ju... Read more
No students were seriously injured in a school bus crash yesterday afternoon. The accident happened around 3:15 p.m. on Plains Church Road in Cranberry Township. The two-vehicle accident inv... Read more
A Kittanning man is facing charges for sexually assaulting a young child. State police arrested 60-year-old John Toy after an investigation revealed he allegedly sexually abused a nine-year-... Read more
