Local lawmakers are reacting to President Trump’s State of the Union address. U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, R-3rd, who represents Pennsylvania’s third congressional district and is a Butler native,... Read more
Did you look up early Wednesday morning? If you did, you may have caught the rare celestial event known as a “Super Blue Blood Moon.” A blue moon, total lunar eclipse and supermoon all took... Read more
Moving beyond just admitting that Butler has a drug problem will be one of the themes of Wednesday’s first meeting for a new Neighborhood Drug Watch. City resident and three-term counc... Read more
Two weeks into a statewide opioid emergency declaration made by Governor Tom Wolf, state agencies continue to coordinate efforts to make progress in the fight against this epidemic. The Opio... Read more
A local student is a member of a nationally recognized group at Penn State University after a competition earlier this month. Center Township native and Butler High School graduate Ben Crusa... Read more
Although many details have yet to be released, Butler’s mayor sees the benefits of a medical facility planned for the Pullman Square area. “Right now, we have a vacant piece of property. If... Read more
The Butler City home destroyed by fire on Monday has been torn down. Building Code Official Johns Evans said the city declared the East Brady Street home a site specific state of emergency b... Read more
Those who need help heating their homes this winter season can begin applying for help today The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP, helps low-income families pa... Read more
A proposed amendment to the state constitution will appear on the ballot next week, but after a new ruling, that vote will not be counted or tallied. A judge on the state appellate court rul... Read more
Voters living within the Butler Area School District will see the names of six candidates listed on ballots. There are five seats to be decided so voters can choose up to five of the listed... Read more
An event coming up later this week will extend a helping hand to local veterans struggling with issues like homelessness. ‘Stand Down Butler County’ is scheduled for Friday from 11 a.m. to 2... Read more
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is asking motorists to be aware of increased deer-related activity near roadways. Due to a variety of factors, including the lead up to breeding season and a... Read more
Slippery Rock University is inviting the community to be a part of the decision for the next addition to their administrative team. Six candidates for the position of Vice President for Univ... Read more