The state Department of Health is reporting six new cases of COVID-19 for Butler County on Thursday. That comes with 160 negative test results, giving the most recent report a nearly 4 perce... Read more
Cranberry Twp. Accident Injures One
One woman was injured in a crash earlier Thursday morning in Cranberry Township. The accident happened around 11:15 a.m. at the intersection of Freedom and Powell Roads—which is about two mi... Read more
Major renovations could soon be coming to the Karns City School District. Earlier this week, administrators laid out a preliminary plan that would see the closure of Sugarcreek Elementary Sc... Read more
West Penn Power Receives Nationwide Recognition
A local utility has been recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency for contributions to energy efficient construction. West Penn Power, a First Energy utility, is one o... Read more
The City of Butler Shade Tree Commission wants to help residents replace trees that were lost due to storm damage this summer. According to Chairperson Diane Smith, the Commission is offerin... Read more
Local Man Charged With Huffing
A local man has been charged after police allegedly caught him inhaling compressed gas cleaner. According to Butler Township Police, officers found 61-year-old Robert Miller Jr of Butler in... Read more
Man Arrested For Fleeing Police And DUI
A man is facing a number of charges following a police chase that lasted a few miles in Washington Township. State police say it happened Sunday around 1 a.m. when they went to the home of 2... Read more
Butler Twp. Confirms Trick-Or-Treat Is Happening
Butler Township has decided to move forward with trick or treat this year with other municipalities expected to make decisions soon. At their meeting earlier this week, Butler Township Commi... Read more
A vote by state lawmakers to override the recent veto of a bill that would allow school districts to decide how many fans to allow in the stands has come up short. In a special session Wedne... Read more
Wednesday Update; One New Death; Six New Cases
The state Department of Health is reporting one new death for Butler County today, bringing the county’s COVID death toll to 23. It’s unclear if that death happened in the county, or to a re... Read more