The Butler Area School District is moving forward with plans to improve the safety and security of students and staff. During a meeting on Monday night, the school board accepted […] Read more
An investigation into a suspected overdose death Monday in the city of Butler is underway. According to Butler City Police, 30-year-old Chante Nee was found deceased in her residence on [... Read more
As we begin our descent into the “deep freeze,” officials with Pennsylvania American Water are asking residents to take some simple steps to prevent their plumbing from freezing. “Sub-freezi... Read more
The Butler Area School District’s new drug testing policy has resulted in some parents becoming aware that their child could have a drug problem. The school board heard an update […] Read more
One person was seriously injured in a crash that closed a portion of Route 228 in Adams Township for nearly four hours on Monday. The crash between two vehicles happened […] Read more
Two men from Butler who are already in jail for injuring three Butler City police officers during a chase in December, are now facing more charges stemming from a violent […] Read more
A local state lawmaker has still not responded after allegations of sexual assault surfaced against him last week. State Rep. Brian Ellis, of Butler, who represents the 11th District, is [... Read more
A charge of criminal homicide has been dismissed against a Cranberry Township driver who allegedly struck and killed a bicyclist. The charge against 51-year-old David Lohr was dismissed Frid... Read more
Pennsylvania’s auditor general is praising the lieutenant governor’s plan to tour the state to talk about recreational marijuana. Last week, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman announced he will visit e... Read more
Two Summit Academy students were apprehended after they escaped from the facility over the weekend. The two unidentified students left the Herman school about 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Nearby resi... Read more