The man accused in the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh last year will face additional federal hate crime and firearms charges. Robert Bowers, 46, of Baldwin has been […] Read more
Peoples Natural Gas Bills Could Be Increasing
Bills might be going up for Peoples Natural Gas customers. Peoples Gas says they have filed a request with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for a base rate increase to […] Read more
Technician: Your Furnace Will Struggle To Keep Up When Temperatures Dip Below Zero
Even if your furnace is new, don’t be alarmed if you see it struggling to keep up when temperatures dip below zero. “Furnaces are normally sized for zero degrees so […] Read more
As residents deal with extreme cold temperatures across the area, the dangers of hypothermia and frostbite are a very real concern. Hypothermia is a medical emergency that occurs when your b... Read more
Schools Shut Down Due To Cold
All nine public school districts in Butler County, and most private schools, are closed Wednesday due to the dangerously cold temperatures. Butler County Community College is closed all day... Read more
A line of briefly moderate to heavy snow fell early Wednesday morning leaving behind an inch- or a bit more- on many Butler County roadways. The National Weather Service issued […] Read more
Local Lawmaker Announces Retirement
A local state lawmaker is stepping down. Senator Don White has announced he will retire from the Pennsylvania State Senate as of February 28th. “This is a day that I […] Read more
Lottery Ticket Worth $1 Million Sold In Butler
A lottery ticket worth $1 million was sold Monday at a gas station in Butler. The Pennsylvania Lottery Match 6 Lotto ticket was sold at the University Korner on North […] Read more
BASD Gives First Report On Drug Testing
The Butler Area School District’s new drug testing policy has resulted in some parents becoming aware that their child could have a drug problem. The school board heard an update […] Read more
Pa. American Water Urging Residents To Take Steps To Prevent Frozen Pipes
As we begin our descent into the “deep freeze,” officials with Pennsylvania American Water are asking residents to take some simple steps to prevent their plumbing from freezing. “Sub-freezi... Read more