It is officially Election Day. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at all 89 locations across Butler County. Officials have taken COVID-19 precautions, with plenty of hand sanitizers,... Read more
It was the final day of campaigning before the polls open, and both presidential candidates made stops in Pennsylvania. Joe Biden spoke at a drive-in rally last night near Heinz Field.... Read more
The number of federal cases prosecuted in the Western District of Pennsylvania hit a new high this year including a case with Butler County connections. According to United States Attorney S... Read more
The Butler Area School District is taking action following a positive test for COVID-19 in the Center Township Elementary School community. According to Superintendent Dr. Brian White, an un... Read more
A ballot scanner briefly broke down this morning in the Clay Township precinct. Witnesses say there were about 100 people in line when the scanner broke. County officials say they were quick... Read more
There’s been a lot of confusion surrounding the mail-in ballot process in Butler County; especially in regards to how they’ll be counted, when they’ll be counted, and what deadlines they’re... Read more
The number of coronavirus cases continues to grow locally with the PA Department of Health reporting 69 new cases Monday. That comes after 98 additional cases over the weekend. As of Monday... Read more
There were three new cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths reported by the state for Butler County on Wednesday. That continues the relatively low number of new cases locally. Statewide... Read more
The public is invited to join local law enforcement and the Butler County District Attorney’s Office at a gathering later this week to raise awareness of the dangers of impaired driving. The... Read more
Indiana University of Pennsylvania will be requiring their students to wear masks this fall. IUP’s policy for the upcoming semester says students will have to mask up while they are inside b... Read more
The Butler Area School District has decided to increase the fee paid by student athletes to participate during the upcoming school year. At their Monday night meeting, school board members a... Read more
Butler Township will be selling a few vehicles no longer needed for municipal work. Items for sale include two SUV Interceptors previously used by police and code enforcement as well as a Ku... Read more
Safety officials are reminding grass cutters to try and avoid sending clippings onto the road. They say allowing grass to accumulate on the road can become a safety hazard for drivers—especi... Read more