Butler Health System officials say another person has died from COVID-19 at the hospital. BHS reported the death to the state Department of Health yesterday. This is the eighth death attribu... Read more
A fatal stabbing incident early Sunday morning in downtown Butler remains under investigation by City Police. Officers responded at 2 a.m. to a report of an injured person at 138 West Jeffer... Read more
Even though June 14th is Flag Day, many government offices are observing the holiday today. The Butler County Government Center, Annex Building, Courthouse and municipal courts are closed. T... Read more
A Chicora man was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital after he was seriously injured in an accident early Sunday morning. State police say 27-year-old Nathan Carben was driving east on Route 422... Read more
A man is in police custody and facing homicide charges in connection with the death of a missing New Castle man. Police say they arrested 20-year-old Connor Henry in Ocean City, Maryland las... Read more
Pennsylvania’s Labor and Industry Department continues to deal with unemployment claims from the coronavirus pandemic. The department has received about 2.5 million claims since March 15th,... Read more
There were no new cases of COVID-19 announced in Butler County over the weekend. That keeps the case count at 257. Statewide there were 336 new cases reported on Sunday—which marks the lowes... Read more
A virtual film festival made possible by Slippery Rock University is about to get underway. The SRU French program is joining with the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures to screen s... Read more
Some local students will be collecting money while learning about heart health beginning this week. Mars Area Elementary School is holding a Kids Heart Challenge fundraiser to benefit the Am... Read more
Butler Health System officials say they’ve received more COVID-19 vaccine doses and are encouraging eligible residents to get registered. Currently, the hospital is vaccinating those who are... Read more
The Butler Transit Authority is investing in a new phone system. At their meeting Tuesday night, the authority board approved the purchase of the new system from Third Generation at a cost o... Read more
Pennsylvania is making it easier for residents struggling to deal with food expenses during the ongoing pandemic to access assistance. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is now al... Read more
Leaders in the nursing home industry are stressing the importance of staff getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Pennsylvania Health Care Association President Zach Shamberg said he was initially su... Read more