A short-term lane restriction on I-79 southbound in Cranberry Township originally planned for Wednesday has been postponed due to weather. The single lane closure will now take place on Mond... Read more
One of Butler County’s largest employers, AK Steel has been sold to iron ore mining company Cleveland-Cliffs in a move both organizations announced earlier this morning. The all-stock deal i... Read more
An inmate inside the Mercer County Prison was killed by his cell mate last night according to state police. Police say it happened just before 9 p.m. Monday when 35-year-old […] Read more
The average amount of money paid to classroom teachers at school districts around the region was revealed as part of a recent report. The Pittsburgh Business Times used data from […] Read more
The unemployment rate rose in Butler County for the first time in three months. According to the Butler CDC, October unemployment in Butler County was 4.3 percent, which is a […] Read more
The man found guilty in the death of Melissa Barto has been sentenced to life in prison. Assistant District Attorney Terri Schultz prosecuted the case: “It was a long week […] Read more
Police have released more information about a vehicle accident that happened late last week in Butler Township. Police say that a vehicle driven by 38-year-old Amanda Ristity of Butler was [... Read more
A local organization has been awarded state funding to help with homelessness, household modifications, and safety challenges. According to state representative Aaron Bernstine, the Pennsylv... Read more
There were eight new cases of COVID-19 reported in Butler County over the weekend. That brings the total number of cases to 718. The state also updated their weekly positivity […] Read more
A local woman was injured after she was struck by a vehicle last week in Franklin Township. According to State Police, a 56-year-old Butler woman was walking on Route 422 […] Read more
A motorist was seriously injured in a one car crash that occurred earlier this weekend in Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County. According to State Police, a 20-year-old Ellwood City man [... Read more
Motorists in Butler Township should be aware of roadwork planned for this week which will result in road closure. The Butler Township Public Works Department will begin with milling roads [... Read more
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is asking for feedback about the current moratorium on utility terminations. The prohibition on termination of utility service for failure to pay h... Read more