Due to the upcoming holiday, the Butler County Sheriff’s office will temporarily stop granting firearm licenses. According to Sheriff Mike Slupe, his office will cease the process of accepti... Read more
Slippery Rock University has named their next president. The State System of Higher Education announced earlier today that Dr. Karen Riley was selected to become the next SRU president. Rile... Read more
A multi-family home in the City of Butler was destroyed in a fire Tuesday afternoon. Crews were alerted to a fully involved house fire on Third Street in the Institute […] Read more
With extra decorations around many houses, the holiday season is an important time to take special care when it comes to fire safety. According to the National Fire Protection Association, [... Read more
Butler Township Commissioners have approved new collective bargaining agreements with a couple groups of Township employees. The first agreement is a five year deal with the 12 employees of... Read more
Law enforcement is warning parents about a rise in crimes involving the online exploitation of kids. The Department of Justice says that they have seen a dramatic spike in cases […] Read more
A bill to rename the downtown Butler post office is now on the way to the President’s desk for a signature. Congressman Mike Kelly’s office announced that the United States […] Read more
Authorities are continuing their investigation into a burglary that occurred late last week in Cherry Township. According to State Police, at least one unknown person broke into a vacant str... Read more
One person suffered minor injuries following a one car crash that occurred last week in Slippery Rock Township. According to State Police, 21-year-old Haileigh Selfridge of Butler was travel... Read more
Pennsylvania residents are being advised to be on the lookout for scams connected to next week’s Super Bowl. According to Acting Attorney General Michelle Henry big sporting events like the... Read more
The Grove City Police Department is welcoming a new officer to their force. At a meeting of the Grove City Borough Council last week, Officer Brian Ray was formally sworn […] Read more
There’s still time to sign up for an upcoming workshop for those who have ever thought about running for a local school board, borough council, or a township seat. The […] Read more
Students at a local school are collecting items to benefit the Butler County Humane Society. A local Brownie Girl Scout Troop is holding the collection at Mars Area Elementary School. [... Read more