New numbers from the Pennsylvania Department of Health show the largest day-to-day increase in coronavirus cases across the Commonwealth. The department identified 207 new positive cases, br... Read more
“Produce To People” At Farmers Market Canceled
The Produce to People program at the Famers Market in the City of Butler is canceled today. A representative from the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank told our newsroom that due to the current h... Read more
Whitestown Road Extension In Connoquenessing Twp.
Whitestown Extension Road in Connoquenessing Township is closed. The road is in between Route 528 and Crab Run Road. Officials say the road will be closed indefinitely as crews repair a wash... Read more
Butler School Board Approves Capital Projects
The Butler Area School District is moving forward with a couple of capital improvement projects to be done over the summer. During their Monday night meeting, the school board approved a con... Read more
The Butler County Commissioners have announced that nonessential county personnel will be temporarily furloughed beginning today, however operations will be maintained. According to Board Ch... Read more
Slippery Rock University has announced that the University’s spring commencement ceremonies have been postponed indefinitely. SRU President William Behre said the decision to reschedul... Read more
Butler Area School District continues to help address community needs while also preparing for future instructional possibilities. At Monday night’s meeting, Butler Superintendent Dr.... Read more
Butler County Community College has announced that a student who attends the main campus in Butler Township has tested positive for COVID-19. BC3 was notified by the student that the student... Read more
School Closure Extended
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has extended school closures and other statewide mandated COVID-19 mitigation efforts an additional two weeks. Wolf’s initial order on Friday, March 13th... Read more
A man is in the Butler County Prison following a violent fight with police during his attempted arrest. According to a criminal complaint, the incident began early Saturday morning when 34-y... Read more