A Butler man was arrested for allegedly pulling a knife on a couple. James Tiani, 60, of West Cunningham Street is accused of brandishing a “small, fixed-bladed knife” at a 38-year-old man a... Read more
Lower-level criminal convictions are now being automatically sealed in Pennsylvania. A new phase of the “Clean Slate” law went into effect Friday. The law, the first of its kind, was among a... Read more
State Lawmakers Recess For Summer
Having completed their business Friday, members of the state House and Senate headed home for their summer recess. Many lawmakers declared it a successful legislative session. Lawmakers sent... Read more
State Lawmakers Recess For Summer
Having completed their business Friday, members of the state House and Senate headed home for their summer recess. Many lawmakers declared it a successful legislative session. Lawmakers sent... Read more
More Charges For Robbery Suspects
The two women from Pittsburgh who caused a ruckus last week when they allegedly stole from several businesses in Butler County have now been charged with even more crimes. 40-year-old Tara P... Read more
Township Will Address Arlington Ave. Flooding
Butler Township is making plans to address an ongoing storm water issue following concerns expressed by local residents. After a resident complained at a public commissioners meeting for the... Read more
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Chicago Cubs 18-5 last night at PNC Park in the opening game of a four-game series. Pirates first baseman Josh Bell hit three home runs and drove in seven... Read more
Ahead Of Holiday, Gas Prices Jump 13 Cents
The price of a gallon of gas has- again- jumped significantly in Butler over the past week. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average price for a gallon of regular, unleaded, s... Read more
Pens sign gritty forward from Winnipeg
The NHL Free Agency period began Monday afternoon, and the Pittsburgh Penguins made their first move when they signed veteran winger Brandon Tanev to a six-year contract worth an average of... Read more
Mars Student Named 2019 Butler Fair Queen
A student from Mars High School has been named the 2019 Big Butler Fair queen. Madison Myers, 16, was crowned in June and is currently serving as a community ambassador for the fair, which r... Read more