A local elementary school has made a sizable donation to the Red Cross to help with hurricane relief efforts. On Friday, students and staff at Northwest Elementary School in Butler Township-... Read more
Kennywood’s Log Jammer Will Retire Sunday
The days are numbered for a popular ride at Kennywood Amusement Park. The Log Jammer will be retired on Sunday. The ride is 42 years old. It opened in 1975 and was the park’s first million-d... Read more
City Authority Plans Paving Projects
The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Butler has announced their next round of planned street improvements. The Authority has put out a request for engineering services using recently r... Read more
Metal Art Piece Could Make Way Downtown
The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Butler is considering adding a large piece of art to a property they own downtown. A 30-foot tall sculpture by local artist Bill Secunda was propos... Read more
Butler Man Stabs Roommate During Argument
A Butler man is accused of stabbing his roommate. Scott Bolte, 46, remains in the Butler County Prison charged with felony assault. Butler City Police say they were called to a home in the 2... Read more
Butler Man Stabs Roommate During Argument
A Butler man is accused of stabbing his roommate. Scott Bolte, 46, remains in the Butler County Prison charged with felony assault. Butler City Police say they were called to a home in the 2... Read more
Local Road Closed Following Truck Rollover
A portion of a local road has been closed following a crash in Jackson Township. A call came into the Butler County 911 Center just after 1 p.m. for an accident Zehner School Road near Route... Read more
A work stoppage could take place in the South Butler School District after the teachers union voted to reject the latest fact finding report. In a press release from the teachers union sent... Read more
PA Representatives from Butler County are among those who will meet tomorrow to unveil a budget alternative to tax increases proposed by the state Senate and Governor Wolf. A coalition of 17... Read more
Bus Route Changes Take Effect Tuesday
The Butler Transit Authority is reminding riders that planned route changes will go into effect tomorrow. Route 5’s schedule change begins Tuesday and includes new service to the Butler VA H... Read more