Trooper Injured in Early Morning Chase
A Butler man will face charges after he allegedly led authorities on an early morning chase that resulted in a damaged police cruiser and an injured State Trooper. According to State Police,... Read more
Police have released the results from last weekend’s efforts for DUI enforcement. According to State Police at the Butler barracks, a sobriety checkpoint was set up in Butler County during t... Read more
The Pennsylvania Game Commission plans to implement recommendations from Pennsylvania’s Auditor General. Although the recent audit by the AG’s Office did not reveal any misappropriation of f... Read more
Summer Food Program Locations to Open Monday
Summer can be a difficult time for kids who would normally receive a free or reduced lunch at school. To help families struggling with providing food, the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food B... Read more
A power outage is affecting a large number of residents in northern Butler County. A total of over 1,600 West Penn power customers in Slippery Rock Township, Worth Township, and Slippery Roc... Read more
McConnells Mill Offering Guided Hike
If you are looking for a challenging way to enjoy nature this weekend, a guided hike is planned for the area near McConnells Mill State Park. Park staff will lead a hike along the Slippery R... Read more
Butler Students Win Grants With Video Projects
Some creativity by two students resulted in the Butler Area School District receiving grant money from a local organization. As part of XTO Energy’s Community Leaders of Tomorrow Awards, stu... Read more
The Butler Senior High School campus will have some repairs scheduled for this upcoming summer. The Butler Area School Board approved a bid to have the storm water inlets replaced over the s... Read more
Nearly 100 Digging Violations In May
A total of 97 disciplinary actions were filed across the state in May for unsafe digging practices- including one in Butler County. The local violation occurred on March 7th when West Penn U... Read more
A unique annual summer camp for young survivors is planned to begin this weekend in southern Butler County. The West Penn Hospital Burn Center is hosting their 33rd annual summer camp for ki... Read more