The leader of the state’s Chamber of Commerce is pushing back on the Governor’s plan to raise minimum wage. Gene Barr says that the move would result in businesses having to cut... Read more
As part of the process to achieve a new transportation contract, the Butler Area School District has released figures received after a recent request for proposal. A total of eight companies... Read more
The westbound lane of the PA Turnpike in between New Castle and Beaver Valley has been shut down due to a tractor trailer crash. The accident happened just before 5 a.m. when a tractor trail... Read more
The Butler Area School Board has taken the first step towards becoming less restrictive about students and special interest groups distributing or posting materials. At their regular meeting... Read more
Cabot Woman Scammed Out Of $21K
An unknown man took over $20,000 from a local woman in a phone scam that happened last year. State police say an 85-year-old woman from Cabot received a phone call late last December from a... Read more
A teenager who was shot in the City of Butler over the weekend is in stable condition. According to City Police, they received a call around 6:15 Sunday morning for shots fired in the 300 bl... Read more
Fire crews were called to the Clearview Mall this morning after an electrical issue inside a restaurant. It happened around 11:15 a.m. when someone reported seeing flames coming from the cei... Read more
Koch Brother Who Owned Phillips Mansion Dies
One of the Koch brothers, who had a connection to Butler, has died. Frederick Koch was a part of the family who made their name in the oil industry and became known for their financial suppo... Read more
Penn State Extension is offering an online program later this week about how communities can provide affordable housing. A 75 minute webinar on the shortage of safe and affordable housing wi... Read more
Authorities Investigating Butler City Shooting
Authorities are looking for two young men following a home invasion and shooting that happened Sunday morning in Butler. Police received a call just after 6:00 a.m. for an 18-year-old man wh... Read more