The Karns City community is mourning the loss of a former track and field star earlier this week. Ben Mourer died this past Sunday following a tragic accident at his home. Mourer was a stand... Read more
A Butler man has been charged after it’s alleged he assaulted a man and ran from the scene. On May 27, Butler City Police were called to the 100 block of North McKean Street for a man that h... Read more
A bill aimed to increase transit funding across the commonwealth has passed through the state house but looks doomed in senate committees. After passing 107-96 the “Governor’s Plan to Fund T... Read more
State Police have identified the man who was hit by a train earlier this week in Donegal Township. Police say Timothy McCullough was hit by a train on the overpass of Gameland Road Monday ar... Read more
The deal between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel is now official. The two companies announced the $14.9 billion sale earlier this morning. The Japanese steelmaker reached a preliminary agreement... Read more
An employee at the daycare facility Allie Alligator is facing charges after he allegedly assaulted a child. In late May, police began an investigation after receiving a report about an alleg... Read more
A home was significantly damaged in a fire in Allegheny Township yesterday. Crews were called to the home in the 900 block of Maple Furnace Road around 4:30 p.m. When emergency crews arrived... Read more
A longtime local attorney has passed away. Marion Laffey-Ferry died in Florida earlier this month. She practiced law in Butler County from 1985 to 2015 in the areas of family, real estate, w... Read more
The Butler Community is invited out to a local park for a movie night later this week. As part of the YMCA Summer Fun Series, Lilo and Stitch will be shown at Armco Park on Wednesday beginni... Read more
Central Electric Cooperative is advising to conserve power this afternoon and early evening due to high energy costs. Temperatures are expected to reach the upper-80s and lower-90s today dur... Read more
The deadline to apply for Pennsylvania State Grants for student’s deadline is approaching later this week. Students in Pennsylvania planning to enroll in community college, an open-admission... Read more
The Pennsylvania Utilities Commission is urging residents to prepare and act against higher energy bills as summer rages on. Whether you live in a home or an apartment the PUC says that you... Read more
Statewide officials are reminding drivers to be aware of the heights of bridges when driving large vehicles. The “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right” campaign is currently underway with the... Read more