S. Butler Back On Lockdown
The South Butler County School District is again operating on a “modified lockdown” on Friday. Superintendent Dr. David Foley says the decision was made as a result of rumors that are circul... Read more
City Drug Raid Leads To Arrest Of Local Woman
A local woman has been charged as a result of a drug raid Wednesday in downtown Butler. According to a criminal complaint filed by State Police, 52-year-old Dawnetta Mentzer is facing charge... Read more
The man accused of killing eleven people in a mass shooting last year at a synagogue in Pittsburgh now has new legal representation. Judy Clarke has been appointed as additional counsel for... Read more
Immigration Debate Hits Pa. Farmers
As the debate continues over whether or not to build a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border, immigration is also a major issue for Pennsylvania farmers. Pa. Farm Bureau spokesman Mark O’Neill says... Read more
County Gets New CAD System
Another component of updating the Butler County 911 radio dispatch system is complete. County Emergency Services Director Steve Bicehouse said the new CAD- or computer aided dispatch- system... Read more
Slippery Rock University is among the postsecondary institutions that will receive state funding to help prevent sexual assault and harassment on campus. The grant program is called “It’s On... Read more
‘Most Wanted’ Suspect Captured
One of Butler County’s ‘Most Wanted’ is now behind bars. Cassady Eckelberger, 23, was arrested Wednesday. She was wanted for a 2018 Assault By Vehicle while DUI in Mercer County, and was inc... Read more
Winter Weather Returns
Winter weather has officially returned to western PA. Light snow is continuing to fall off-and-on on Thursday. Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh are expecting another... Read more
Crews Respond To Route 422 Crash With Injury
At least one person has been injured as a result of an accident Wednesday afternoon in Summit Township. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center around 4 p.m. Wednesday for the crash... Read more
Gas Prices Continue To Dip
Gas prices in western Pennsylvania continue to decline. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, prices for a gallon of regular, unleaded, self-serve in the region is down another two cen... Read more