The man accused of shooting and killing New Kensington police officer Brian Shaw has been found guilty on all charges. It took the jury a little more than an hour […] Read more
Public hearings begin today for the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, and two Congressmen representing Butler County have made their positions well-known. Republicans Represen... Read more
A project to improve an intersection in Jackson Township has received a significant grant. According to State Representative Jim Marshall and State Senator Elder Vogel, the Commonwealth Fina... Read more
With the wintry weather hitting the area, PennDOT is reminding drivers to take it easy on the road. PennDOT Secretary Leslie Richards cited numerous accidents on icy and snowy roads [... Read more
Pennsylvania Republican Senator Pat Toomey is pushing for legislation that would prevent the president from banning fracking. Toomey made the announcement Friday in Harrisburg saying that th... Read more
Gas prices in western Pennsylvania have once again moved slightly lower in the past week. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average price for a gallon of regular, […] Read more
The public is invited to learn more about the problem of human trafficking in our local community through a couple of free upcoming events. Human trafficking awareness events are planned [... Read more
The Butler Area Public Library continues to offer programs and resources to benefit the local community. The library will host an online Dig Into Deed Research program at 6 p.m. […] Read more
State Representative Daryl Metcalfe has rescheduled his Right to Bear Arms Rally. The Republican who represents Cranberry Township will now host the rally supporting the Second Amendment in... Read more
The state Secretary of Health took time earlier this week to criticize transphobic attacks against her. Dr. Rachel Levine, who is a transgender woman, said the attacks against her are [... Read more
Farm market vouchers are now available for seniors in Butler County. The Area Agency on Aging says county residents 60 and older—that also have an income below the poverty level […] Read more
A local man has been chosen to represent Butler County at the state level as a member of a committee devoted to aviation. A three year term on the Pennsylvania […] Read more
Non-hunters using state game lands this fall will need to be aware of revised regulations about wearing fluorescent orange material. The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners recently rev... Read more