An investigation into a suspected overdose death Monday in the city of Butler is underway. According to Butler City Police, 30-year-old Chante Nee was found deceased in her residence on West... Read more
The Butler Area School District is moving forward with plans to improve the safety and security of students and staff. During a meeting on Monday night, the school board accepted the constru... Read more
Two men from Butler who are already in jail for injuring three Butler City police officers during a chase in December, are now facing more charges stemming from a violent retail theft. Polic... Read more
More than $10,000 was raised for adult literacy over the weekend. It was the third annual ‘Luncheon for Literacy’ on Sunday on the main campus of Butler County Community College. Each table... Read more
As we gear up for another week of extreme cold, AAA is warning parents that bulky winter jackets can interfere with car seat safety. Safety Advisor for AAA East Central Terri Anthony advises... Read more
Two Summit Academy students were apprehended after they escaped from the facility over the weekend. The two unidentified students left the Herman school about 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Nearby resi... Read more
Pennsylvania’s auditor general is praising the lieutenant governor’s plan to tour the state to talk about recreational marijuana. Last week, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman announced he will visit e... Read more
A charge of criminal homicide has been dismissed against a Cranberry Township driver who allegedly struck and killed a bicyclist. The charge against 51-year-old David Lohr was dismissed Frid... Read more
A local state lawmaker has still not responded after allegations of sexual assault surfaced against him last week. State Rep. Brian Ellis, of Butler, who represents the 11th District, is all... Read more
(UPDATE 2 p.m.) Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives Republican leaders have released a statement recommending that Brian Ellis resign from office. According to the statement, resigning... Read more