Butler City Council has voted to adopt a budget for next year that doesn’t raise taxes, but increase monthly parking permit rates by $5. Council unanimously voted to adopt the $9.1 million b... Read more
Butler County’s district attorney has cleared state troopers involved in two separate shootings this year. DA Rich Goldinger said he made a determination in each of these cases that the shoo... Read more
The state has launched a new tool for reporting suspicious activity surrounding the prescribing or dispensing of prescription drugs, including opioids. The tool is available online through t... Read more
Butler attorney William “Wink” Robinson Jr. is tossing his cap in the ring for judge in the Court of Common Pleas of Butler County. Robinson owns the law firm Henninger and Robinson in downt... Read more
When are you hitting the road for Christmas? AAA says one-in-three Americans will travel this holiday, and Thursday is predicted to be the nation’s busiest travel day. The year-end holiday t... Read more
Pennsylvania’s governor says it’s time for the state to consider whether to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes. Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf made the comment Wednesday. He says “more a... Read more
A gas station has opened on the site of a former community center. A Speedway gas station and convenience store is now serving customers at the corner of Hansen Avenue and Fairground Hill Ro... Read more
The City of Butler will contribute additional money towards improvement of a section of Sullivan Run. On Thursday, Butler City Council will vote on paying an additional $3,000 to the US Army... Read more
A state lawmaker plans to re-introduce a bill that would require lead testing for 1-and-2-year olds. The bill calls for universal testing for lead exposure in expectant mothers, as well as c... Read more
State health officials say last week’s “opioid awareness campaign” was successful. Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine says the week culminated with Thursday’s free distributi... Read more