Next year’s annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival is still several months away, but planning is well underway…and officials say there will be some new activities this year. Participants can e... Read more
Free parking will continue in downtown Butler through the end of the year. The city has suspended all parking meter fees through Jan. 1. You still need a permit to park in certain city garag... Read more
Now that Christmas is over, there are several locations in Butler County that offer recycling for cut Christmas trees. Some locations require you to drop off your tree; others will pick up y... Read more
A child was reportedly shot in the back by a family member on Christmas. The shooting happened just south of the Butler County line- in Pine Township, northern Allegheny County. Officials sa... Read more
A Butler man is in jail after police say he attacked an officer. Brian Sharpe, 20, was arrested on Christmas Eve after officers were called to a home on 219 South Church Street to investigat... Read more
A Butler man wanted by police on an outstanding warrant led police on a foot chase on Christmas Day. Butler City Police officers were called to a home at 564 West Cunningham Street just afte... Read more
There have been on-again, off-again power outages Monday morning in Butler Township, and surrounding areas, related to an earlier transformer fire. Crews were alerted to the transformer on B... Read more
Western Pennsylvania is one of the best places in the country to celebrate Christmas, according to a new study. Personal-finance website WalletHub ranks Pittsburgh in the top five cities to... Read more
Local government offices are open on Monday. The Butler County Government Center, Butler County Courthouse, and district magistrates will be open until 4:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve. The Butler... Read more
If you’ve ever thought about running for a local school board, borough council or a township seat, an upcoming workshop will seek to help answers any questions you might have on the process.... Read more