A Parker man was taken to the hospital after his car crashed into a utility pole in Kittanning. The accident happened last Tuesday when 33-year-old Randy Risinger was driving on […] Read more
Today is the federal holiday of Columbus Day, which means many things will be closed. County, federal, and state offices are closed, but the Butler City Building is open today. […] Read more
State police have made an arrest following an arson investigation in neighboring Clarion County. Police say 28-year-old Danielle Hook of Fairmount City started the fire that destroyed a home... Read more
A woman died in a house fire over the weekend in New Castle. The fire broke out Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. at a home on Gretchen Avenue. Authorities were […] Read more
Two men are in the Butler County Prison after police found them in possession of crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia. The arrest happened in the City of Butler Wednesday evening […] Read more
Pennsylvania officials are taking steps to raise the minimum age required to buy tobacco and vaping products in the state. The bill would make 21-years-old the new minimum age for […] Read more
There are now two candidates in the Democratic primary for the 16th Congressional District after an Erie County woman entered the race yesterday. Kristy Gnibus is a 35-year-old school teache... Read more
A fundraising event planned for this weekend in Petrolia will benefit a local non-profit organization that helps those suffering from serious illness, injury, disability, or trauma. A Fun Ru... Read more
Cranberry Township is nearly ready to resume a yearly summer tradition with new protocols in place to improve health and safety. Camp Cranberry will kick off Monday and continue through [... Read more
A local group has received a grant to continue providing essential water to a group of local residents. Water for Woodlands has been awarded a grant of over $13,000 that […] Read more
Three new COVID-19 cases were announced today for Butler County by the state Department of Health. Statewide there were 579 new cases, but health officials also announced a significant numbe... Read more
A peaceful community gathering is scheduled for this Saturday morning in Cranberry Township. The event will be at the Cranberry Township Rotary Amphitheatre from 10 to 11 a.m. Organizers say... Read more
Top Republicans in the state Senate are pushing for new legislation that would allow slot-like machines inside establishments with a liquor license. The law would bring financial relief to t... Read more