Governor Tom Wolf and several local legislators disagree about his authority to enter the state into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Gov. Wolf believes there are positive aspects fro... Read more
PUC Approves Peoples Gas Fee Increase
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued their ruling on a proposed rate increase requested by Peoples Natural Gas. The commission voted 4-0 to approve a lower increase than origina... Read more
Man Injured As Car Travels 100 Feet Off Road
One person was injured after his car hit a guardrail and traveled nearly 100 feet off of the road. Crews were called to the scene of an accident on Franklin […] Read more
Penn State Extension Asking For Donations
Anyone with items to donate to a worthy cause is asked to help out a recent fundraising effort by Penn State Extension. Educator Penny Ward explains what items will be […] Read more
Solar Tour Offered Of Butler County
Have you ever seen solar power in action? Well, if you’re interested a new tour is being offered this weekend to give you an opportunity to check it out. It’s […] Read more
Gov. Wolf Elaborates On Marijuana Pardons
After saying last week that residents could receive pardons for low-level marijuana convictions, PA Governor Tom Wolf spoke yesterday to clarify and elaborate about the process. “We want to... Read more
A new proposal by state legislators could change what we call “vocational-technical” schools in the future. It’s a part of a bill in front of the state senate that would […] Read more
Homeless Man Allegedly Burglarizes Pizza Shop
A local homeless man has been charged following the burglary of a business last month in downtown Butler. According to Butler City Police, the incident occurred sometime during the overnight... Read more
Trout Being Placed Into PA Waterways
Officials are beginning to place thousands of trout into PA waterways gearing up for the upcoming trout season. The PA Boat and Game Commission began the process yesterday, placing more [... Read more
One Person Hurt In Karns City Accident
At least one person was seriously injured as a result of an accident Wednesday evening in Karns City. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center around 6:30 p.m. […] Read more