There are now over 100 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Butler County, according to the state’s Department of Health daily report. 16 new cases were recorded Tuesday—bringing the county’s tota... Read more
Butler County Emergency Services is preparing for the possibility that someone working in the 911 Dispatch Center becomes ill with COVID-19. The alternate stations are located in the meeting... Read more
The monthly public meeting of the Butler Township Commissioners looked a little different Monday evening. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, only commissioners Dave Zarnick, Fred Vero, an... Read more
Today officially kicks off the beginning of trout season in Pennsylvania. Officials at the PA Fish and Boat Commission made the decision to move forward with trout season after consultation... Read more
Local residents dealing with job loss as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are encouraged to file for unemployment benefits but reminded that there will be wait times. According to t... Read more
As the United States Surgeon General warns of a tough week ahead, Butler Health System officials say internal surge capacity plans are complete. All ventilators, critical care, and anesthesi... Read more
Like many other municipalities in the area, the Borough of Saxonburg is declaring a disaster emergency. This declaration allows the borough to take all appropriate actions to help ease the e... Read more
The Department of Human Resources has announced the launch of a statewide Support and Referral Helpline. Skilled and compassionate staff will be available 24/7 to assist Pennsylvanians strug... Read more
Over 100 residents in northern Butler County are without power as of 4 p.m. after an accident Tuesday morning. The one vehicle crash happened just before 11 a.m. at the intersection of Prosp... Read more
Emergency dispatchers say two people were injured in a crash Tuesday morning in Jackson Township. It happened just before 7 a.m. in the 600 block of Pattinson Street. Crews say a vehicle was... Read more
Newly elected state representative Tim Bonner has officially been sworn-in. Bonner represents the 8th house district, which includes a portion of northeast Butler County. His office is curre... Read more
The city of Butler is giving the public an alternative to attending the next City Council meeting tonight due to the concerns over COVID-19. A physical meeting will still take place at 7 p.m... Read more
Gas prices in western Pennsylvania are continuing to decline both regionally and locally over the last week. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average price for a gallon of reg... Read more
Slippery Rock University students are participating in online-only classes but a group of SRU staff and students are working to keep students engaged with the University through activities.... Read more
