An air quality alert has been issued for Butler County today. The National Weather Service is classifying the day as a Code Orange, meaning that air pollution concentration may make it diffi... Read more
Many students around the Butler County area will head back to class today to begin the first day of a new school year. Classes are beginning for students in the districts of AC Valley, Karns... Read more
Local lawmakers voted along party lines as the United States Congress passed a $3.5 trillion budget. Republican Congressman Mike Kelly of Butler voted against the bill arguing that it adds t... Read more
PennDOT is joining national efforts to crackdown on drunk driving. The initiative runs through Labor Day and Pennsylvania Transportation Secretary Yassmin Gramian says PennDOT is working wit... Read more
A Butler man is facing up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to federal drug charges. 27-year-old Charles Perkins pleaded guilty in court earlier this week to one count of possessio... Read more
The Butler Transit Authority will receive federal and state assistance as they purchase three new vehicles. At a cost of nearly $800,000 the Authority board approved the purchase of a MCI 45... Read more
One man is dead and a Butler City Police officer is currently in surgery after a stabbing and shooting this morning in downtown Butler. The 27-year-old officer is in stable, but critical con... Read more
Pennsylvania lawmakers are reacting to the invasion of the Ukraine by Russia. Congressman Mike Kelly of Butler says that the attack poses a “threat to freedom in Europe and America’s NATO al... Read more
As we gear toward the spring, travel experts are feeling optimistic about the industry. With the pandemic hanging over the last two years of travel, Carrie Lepore of the PA Department of Com... Read more
It’s just about time for Butler County parents of young children to begin preparing for kindergarten. The Seneca Valley School District opened their Kindergarten Registration website earlier... Read more
A town hall will be held tonight focusing on agricultural issues in Butler County. The free event will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the General Vagabonds Center in Lyndora. Nearly a dozen speake... Read more
An appeal will be heard today as to whether or not Butler football can be eligible for the postseason. The PIAA Board of Directors will meet at 2 p.m. to discuss a WPIAL ruling that said But... Read more
A local business is moving forward with more outdoor events and activities following approval from the Butler Township Commissioners. Earlier this week, Commissioners approved plans presente... Read more