Starting this school year, the South Butler County School District will be utilizing metal detectors in each of the district’s four school buildings. The district has purchased nine portable... Read more
A New Castle man was arrested for allegedly bringing a knife into New Castle High School. Police say 26-year-old Floyd Booker was in the school on Tuesday to use the […] Read more
A project to improve the sidewalks at the Tier Parking Garage in downtown Butler is nearly complete. Troy Jay Construction of Slippery Rock recently completed the work over the course [... Read more
A local man is facing felony charges following an alleged domestic violence incident. Butler City Police were called to West Jefferson Street on Monday night after a neighbor called 911 [... Read more
Renovations to the Mars Area Middle School in southern Butler County are continuing on schedule and within budget. Crews are working this week installing floor tiles, lights and plumbing, as... Read more
One of the country’s largest pizza chains is planning to close many dine-in restaurants in order to focus on their delivery and carryout business. Pizza Hut announced they will close [... Read more
Butler Memorial Hospital has been recognized for high quality hip and knee replacement surgery. The local hospital was recently designated as a UPMC Health Plan Hip and Knee Joint Replacemen... Read more
Two of the three Butler County commissioners will sit on the executive board of the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania, also known as CCAP. Democratic Commissioner Kevin Boozel... Read more
A Butler County couple has filed a federal lawsuit against three Pennsylvania State Police troopers alleging use of excessive force during an arrest. According to the suit- which was filed [... Read more
An Evans City woman is facing charges after a conflict with police. Evans City-Seven Fields Regional Police were dispatched on Sunday to a domestic incident in progress. The boyfriend of [... Read more