A short-term lane restriction on I-79 southbound in Cranberry Township originally planned for Wednesday has been postponed due to weather. The single lane closure will now take place on Mond... Read more
One of Butler County’s largest employers, AK Steel has been sold to iron ore mining company Cleveland-Cliffs in a move both organizations announced earlier this morning. The all-stock deal i... Read more
An inmate inside the Mercer County Prison was killed by his cell mate last night according to state police. Police say it happened just before 9 p.m. Monday when 35-year-old Darl Heverly all... Read more
The average amount of money paid to classroom teachers at school districts around the region was revealed as part of a recent report. The Pittsburgh Business Times used data from PA Departme... Read more
The unemployment rate rose in Butler County for the first time in three months. According to the Butler CDC, October unemployment in Butler County was 4.3 percent, which is a .5% increase fr... Read more
The man found guilty in the death of Melissa Barto has been sentenced to life in prison. Assistant District Attorney Terri Schultz prosecuted the case: “It was a long week of trial, no... Read more
Police have released more information about a vehicle accident that happened late last week in Butler Township. Police say that a vehicle driven by 38-year-old Amanda Ristity of Butler was i... Read more
A local financial organization is continuing their commitment to higher education by awarding scholarships to current high school seniors. Armco Credit Union recently announced that they hav... Read more
Several federal agencies are teaming up to offer a virtual event focused on protecting older people from financial fraud. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of PA, along wit... Read more
Those interested in learning more about the geological history of the McConnells Mill area are welcome to join a hike coming up later this week. A guided Geology Trail Hike along the Slipper... Read more
The Butler Area Transit Authority will receive a new software system thanks to federal CARES Act funding. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation recently awarded a contract to Avail t... Read more
Former Butler businessman and community volunteer Charles Fuellgraf has died. Fuellgraf was the President and CEO of Fuellgraf Electric Company, which was based in Butler and had another loc... Read more
A couple of upcoming household hazardous waste recycling events are filled up but another is planned for next month. A collection planned for this Saturday, October 17th on Ash Stop Road in... Read more