The Pennsylvania Game Commission wants to remind hunters that they will be charged if they hunt in an area that has been baited. With very few exceptions, the use of bait for hunting purpose... Read more

Holiday weekend travelers will notice an increased police presence on the roads this weekend. State police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints throughout Butler County and the surroundin... Read more

Crews battled a vehicle fire in Buffalo Township early Friday. Firefighters were sent to Route 356 (Butler Road) at Ralston Road about 5 a.m. The vehicle was reportedly fully engulfed in fla... Read more

In the midst of an FBI investigation into hackers attempting to break into two state election databases in recent weeks, how safe should you feel when heading to your polling place in Novemb... Read more

Motorists in the Cranberry area should be aware of road work scheduled for Thursday night into Friday morning. Intermittent road closures will be taking place from 8 p.m. September 1st to 6... Read more

The Butler County District Attorney’s Office hopes to receive a $25,000 grant from PennDOT to help combat drunken driving. The DA’s office will apply for the 2017 DUI Grant, which, if grante... Read more

The Carnegie Science Center is offering classes for teachers and parents interested in improving their skills in science, technology, engineering and math. The Teaching Excellence Academy wi... Read more

The public is invited to comment on access to state game lands at a series of hearings to be held this month. The Northwest Region, which includes Butler County, hearing is scheduled for Mon... Read more

Labor Day is right around the corner and a small army of workers continue to labor and assemble the new VA Facility in Center Township. “The day I was there, I want to say there was roughly... Read more