The Butler Area School District is moving forward with plans to improve the safety and security of students and staff. During a meeting on Monday night, the school board accepted the constru... Read more
An investigation into a suspected overdose death Monday in the city of Butler is underway. According to Butler City Police, 30-year-old Chante Nee was found deceased in her residence on West... Read more
As we begin our descent into the “deep freeze,” officials with Pennsylvania American Water are asking residents to take some simple steps to prevent their plumbing from freezing. “Sub-freezi... Read more
The Butler Area School District’s new drug testing policy has resulted in some parents becoming aware that their child could have a drug problem. The school board heard an update on the test... Read more
One person was seriously injured in a crash that closed a portion of Route 228 in Adams Township for nearly four hours on Monday. The crash between two vehicles happened about 10:30 a.m. on... Read more
Two men from Butler who are already in jail for injuring three Butler City police officers during a chase in December, are now facing more charges stemming from a violent retail theft. Polic... Read more
A local state lawmaker has still not responded after allegations of sexual assault surfaced against him last week. State Rep. Brian Ellis, of Butler, who represents the 11th District, is all... Read more
Partial closures at Alameda Park are beginning today. According to the Butler County Parks and Recreation Department, all playground areas will be closed as well as bathroom facilities, picn... Read more
Slippery Rock University is celebrating a birthday today. It’s known as Founders Day at The Rock. It honors the first day classes that happened back on March 26th, 1889 at what was then the... Read more
Police are still searching for a teenager who escaped from Summit Academy last week. According to State Police, three young men, an 18-year-old from Carnegie, a 16-year-old from New Stanton,... Read more
With local residents spending a large amount of time in isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many are taking advantage of Armstrong’s high-speed ZOOM internet with enhanced Wi-Fi. Armstro... Read more
Cranberry Township is looking for those who need help and those who are able to help during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Healthy volunteers are needed who would like to provide food, water... Read more
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering free, fun, and educational content for kids who are unable to attend school. The FBI’s Safe Online Surfing website has games to teach students... Read more