The South Butler School District teachers are back to work today despite still not having a contract. The teachers went on strike two-and-a-half weeks ago when they couldn’t reach an agreeme... Read more
A fire Monday afternoon in Karns City forced three people to flee from their home. Petrolia Volunteer Fire Department Chief Chuck Barnes said the fire started about 1:30 p.m. at a two-story... Read more
A fire ripped through a home Monday night in Jefferson Township. It started about 6 p.m. at a built-out mobile home in the 100 block of Bonniebrook Road. Saxonburg Fire Chief Chris Ballina s... Read more
Multiple fire departments responded to the scene of a house on fire in Karns City Borough. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center at 1:30 p.m. Monday for a blaze in the 100 block of... Read more
The United Way of Butler County is merging with the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania. Officials say the move will allow for more shared resources and information, which will lead to a... Read more
A longtime local businessman has passed away. Robert James “Bob” Parker was a lifelong Chicora resident and a highly respected Chicora businessman. He opened Parker’s Appliances in 1948 alon... Read more
Three people were hurt in a crash on Easter evening in Butler Township. The crash happened about 7:15 p.m. at the intersection of Route 8 and Cooledge Street. According to Butler Township Po... Read more
Work is expected to begin this week on Mars/Evans City Road in Forward Township. Crews will be working in two different places along the road: between Kline Avenue and Watters Station Road a... Read more
It’s now April which means you only have a few more weeks to get your taxes done if you haven’t already. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, also known as VITA, is still up and runn... Read more
The Butler man accused of leading police on a chase and then crashing into a state police car injuring a trooper remains in the Butler County Prison this morning. David Coleman, 50, is being... Read more
