The Butler Area School District is moving forward with plans to improve the safety and security of students and staff. During a meeting on Monday night, the school board accepted […] Read more
An investigation into a suspected overdose death Monday in the city of Butler is underway. According to Butler City Police, 30-year-old Chante Nee was found deceased in her residence on [... Read more
As we begin our descent into the “deep freeze,” officials with Pennsylvania American Water are asking residents to take some simple steps to prevent their plumbing from freezing. “Sub-freezi... Read more
The Butler Area School District’s new drug testing policy has resulted in some parents becoming aware that their child could have a drug problem. The school board heard an update […] Read more
One person was seriously injured in a crash that closed a portion of Route 228 in Adams Township for nearly four hours on Monday. The crash between two vehicles happened […] Read more
Two men from Butler who are already in jail for injuring three Butler City police officers during a chase in December, are now facing more charges stemming from a violent […] Read more
A local state lawmaker has still not responded after allegations of sexual assault surfaced against him last week. State Rep. Brian Ellis, of Butler, who represents the 11th District, is [... Read more
A local man is recovering following a two vehicle accident earlier this week in Butler Township. According to police, 76-year-old David Thomas of Prospect was driving on Route 422 eastbound... Read more
A total of 214 disciplinary actions were filed across the state in December for unsafe digging practices- including four in Butler County. The first local violation occurred nearly a year [... Read more
The annual Pennsylvania Farm Show is about to get underway. This is the 104th year for the show, which kicks off Saturday in Harrisburg featuring over 12,000 exhibits including animal [... Read more
Harrisville officials are warning residents to be on the lookout for a pair of solicitors going door-to-door in the area. According to a Facebook post by borough officials, numerous resident... Read more
Over 60,000 state residents are now eligible to collect overtime payment under a new federal law. The legislation officially went into effect yesterday. There are essentially three new rules... Read more
Police are looking for a suspect who has been taking packages from a mailbox in Franklin Township. A woman called police earlier this week to report that someone has been […] Read more