Butler County is preparing to deal with the rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic. Administrators with the County’s Emergency Services Department will maintain regular contact with pu... Read more
Route 8 is shut down in between Staff Road and Muddy Creek Drive following an accident in Brady Township. It happened just after noon on Route 8 North near the intersection of Staff Road. At... Read more
A man is in the Butler County jail after he allegedly went into a home, stole a set of keys, and hit a young girl. It happened around 4:45 last Friday afternoon when Butler City Police recei... Read more
You may have seen them popping up in bars, restaurants, and convenient stores—but authorities are now cracking down on video gambling machines. State police spokesman Ryan Tarkowski sa... Read more
A Renfrew man was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital after he broke his leg in a motorcycle accident on Route 8. Butler Township Police say 50-year-old Kevin Schultz was driving on Route 8 South... Read more
It is Read Across America Week- and several local schools and libraries have planned events. The Butler Area Public Library will hold a Dr. Seuss Party for Monday at 6 p.m. in the Basement M... Read more
Authorities were called to a local high school last month to investigate a report of possible threats. According to the State Police in Butler, troopers were dispatched to Slippery Rock Area... Read more
As volunteer fire companies struggle to find personnel, a leader in the Pennsylvania house is offering recruiting advice. State Rep and Appropriations Chair Stan Saylor says it’s impor... Read more
Authorities are investigating a recent burglary that occurred last month in Center Township. According to State Police, at least one unknown person broke into a Saint Andrews Drive apartment... Read more
A local student will occupy a position of leadership in a large, statewide organization. Butler Area High School senior Jillian Ranko has been selected to be the next President of the Pennsy... Read more
