An Armstrong County man has been charged with repeated forcible rape of a juvenile. According to State Police, 46-year-old William Snoots of Kittanning repeatedly held down and raped the 15... Read more
Federal investigators in Pittsburgh are asking for help identifying victims of a suspected serial sexual predator who- at one time- lived in Butler County. Robert Dean Caesar, 56, is now in... Read more
Butler Area School District student athletes are enjoying some big improvements recently made at the district’s athletic facilities. Athletic Director Bill Mylan showcased the new flooring a... Read more
A man from New Castle has pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally prescribing and distributing oxycodone and fentanyl. Dr. Thomas Ranieri, 66, practiced as an anesthesiologist and pain... Read more
Under a proposed state law, parents who don’t vaccinate their children would get yearly medical counseling. The goal of the bill is to increase the vaccination rate of Pennsylvania kids, acc... Read more
An upcoming program at Moraine State Park will offer a closer look at the venomous snakes of Pennsylvania. “Venomous Snakes of PA” is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 22 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.... Read more
A scary incident at a Cranberry church Wednesday morning has resulted in charges filed against a Zelienople man. According to a Cranberry Township Police criminal complaint, officers respond... Read more
A local man is facing charges after a dispute over a parking spot involving a stun gun over the weekend. According to a criminal complaint filed by Butler City Police, 30-year-old Aaron Wiem... Read more
The Butler County Prison plans to start washing incoming inmates with a substance to help prevent the spread of certain infections. A prison official couldn’t provide exact data on how many... Read more
The Butler Area School District will once again host a “Pie Festival” this year. It’s an annual event sponsored by the Butler Golden Tornado Marching Band as a way to present the band’s new... Read more