A line of briefly moderate to heavy snow fell early Wednesday morning leaving behind an inch- or a bit more- on many Butler County roadways. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weat... Read more
Local Lawmaker Announces Retirement
A local state lawmaker is stepping down. Senator Don White has announced he will retire from the Pennsylvania State Senate as of February 28th. “This is a day that I knew was coming, I just... Read more
Lottery Ticket Worth $1 Million Sold In Butler
A lottery ticket worth $1 million was sold Monday at a gas station in Butler. The Pennsylvania Lottery Match 6 Lotto ticket was sold at the University Korner on North Main Street Extension,... Read more
BASD Gives First Report On Drug Testing
The Butler Area School District’s new drug testing policy has resulted in some parents becoming aware that their child could have a drug problem. The school board heard an update on the test... Read more
Pa. American Water Urging Residents To Take Steps To Prevent Frozen Pipes
As we begin our descent into the “deep freeze,” officials with Pennsylvania American Water are asking residents to take some simple steps to prevent their plumbing from freezing. “Sub-freezi... Read more
And so it begins. Temperatures began to fall quickly early Tuesday, plummeting some 13 degrees between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. Forecasters worried light overnight rain would ‘flash freeze,’ so a W... Read more
Crash Closes Rt. 228 For Hours
One person was seriously injured in a crash that closed a portion of Route 228 in Adams Township for nearly four hours on Monday. The crash between two vehicles happened about 10:30 a.m. on... Read more
Woman Dies From Suspected Overdose
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
Highway Reopens Following Morning Accident
At least one person was reportedly flown from the scene of a crash late Monday morning in Adams Township. The crash happened about 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of Route 228 and Warrendale... Read more