Two people were killed in an accident Tuesday morning in Butler Township. Crews were called to the intersection of South Benbrook Road and Greenwood Drive at 7:30 a.m. and found […] Read more
The Butler Area School District approved a budget for next school year that does not include a tax increase. The $102 million budget- which will maintain the current millage rate […] Read more
The Butler Area school board is moving ahead with a new drug policy at the district that would stipulate random drug testing for some students. The board unanimously approved the […] Read more
Shots were fired Monday afternoon in the city of Butler. Police believe 36-year-old Allen Franklin of Butler fired six shots from a handgun into the air around 1 p.m. in […] Read more
For the second week in a row, local gas prices have decreased across the region and remained steady here in Butler. According to AAA’s weekly fuel survey, prices in Butler […] Read more
An elderly Butler County woman died Sunday following a motor vehicle accident. Olga Kocon, 90, of Saxonburg, died at a hospital on Sunday, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner... Read more
Butler County is under an Air Quality Alert. The code orange alert was issued Monday morning by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Air pollution concentrations within t... Read more
The Mars Area Middle School’s Spirit Committee will host a Holiday Drive through the end of this week to benefit the Mars Home for Youth Family Services. Area residents are […] Read more
Butler’s longest-standing hometown radio station is officially in the Christmas spirit. You can enjoy classic Christmas music on WISR 680AM through the New Year. You can also listen online a... Read more
A reminder to drivers—PennDOT license and photo centers are closed today in observance of Thanksgiving. Many services can still be performed online though at dmv.pa.gov. Their offices will r... Read more
With today being Black Friday, Americans are expected to spend millions of dollars hunting for bargains. But a nationwide-effort wants you to enjoy supporting small businesses in local commu... Read more
The annual Saxonburg Holiday Parade is tonight. The parade begins at 7:00 and runs until 9. There will also be a live nativity, and Santa will stop at the library […] Read more
Anyone interested in getting a little post-holiday exercise at a local park is invited to participate in a walking tour this weekend. Tours of Preston Park in Butler Township will […] Read more