The county will use federal grant money to purchase about 600 double-pack kits of the opioid reversal drug Narcan. Each kit costs $75. No county money is being used. Some Narcan will be kept... Read more
The South Butler School Board has approved a final budget for the 2019-20 school year with no increase– or decrease– in taxes. A general fund budget of just under $36 million in expenses for... Read more
There has been a lot of turnover in leadership at VA Butler Healthcare. At the end of the week, current Director Jon Lasell Jr. will leave the job to return to Texas to take care of his aili... Read more
Butler County will use state grant money to install bullet proof windows at all seven local district judges’ offices. It will cost approximately $50,000 to install the windows at the t... Read more
Four people were reportedly rescued from the Connoquenessing Creek Wednesday night. All four people were kayaking in the creek when they ended up in the water and needed help, according to r... Read more
An earthquake was recorded in central Pennsylvania Wednesday night. The United States Geological Survey said the 3.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded just after 8:30 p.m. in Mifflintown (Ju... Read more
The last students in Butler County to graduate this year will do so on Thursday. The Moniteau School District will host its 2019 Commencement Ceremony beginning at 7 p.m. It’s also the last... Read more
One person is recovering after an accidental shooting that occurred last month in nearby Plumcreek Township. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, an unidentified victim suffered non-l... Read more
Charges have been filed following a shooting that occurred last month in Grove City. According to the Grove City Police, authorities were called to an East Main Street residence just after 1... Read more
Some local first responders will be receiving a sweet treat later this month in appreciation of their hard work. Monday, June 15th from 1 to 2 p.m. Cranberry Township Police, fire, and EMS c... Read more
Motorists planning to use the Pennsylvania Turnpike this week should be aware of a road work project beginning tomorrow. The turnpike will have lane restrictions in place at the Allegheny Va... Read more
A Kittanning man was injured following a police chase that occurred earlier this month in Rayburn Township. According to State Police, authorities attempted to pull over a vehicle on Johnsto... Read more
A local motorist was airlifted from a one car crash that occurred last week in nearby Armstrong County. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, a 34-year-old Emlenton woman was traveling... Read more