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Trump lands in China for high-stakes trade summit as Iran looms

President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for the first state visit to China by a U.S. leader in nine years, as the world’s two largest economies look to stabilize ties w...

May 13, 2026 International News

US-Iran standoff lengthens as Trump reiterates war threats

U.S. President Donald Trump repeated his military threats against Iran ahead of a visit to China, the Islamic Republic’s largest oil customer and a key diplomatic partner...

May 13, 2026 International News

3-vehicle crash reported Wednesday in Butler Township

A three-vehicle crash was reported Wednesday morning, May 13, in Butler Township, according to Butler County Emergency Services dispatch. The crash occurred around 9:30 a...

May 13, 2026 Local News

Prison looking for new laundry dryers

The Butler County prison board is replacing the prison’s three original, 17-year-old laundry dryers. Warden Beau Sneddon said $80,000 was placed in this year’s capital bu...

May 13, 2026 Government

Victim, witness tell different stories of alleged stabbing on Bruin job site

A witness for the defense of a Louisiana man accused of stabbing a co-worker at a Bruin job site contradicted the victim’s testimony at a Tuesday, May 12, preliminary hea...

May 13, 2026 Local News

Butler YMCA celebrates youth and family at annual meeting

SLIPPERY ROCK — Each year, the Butler County Family YMCA highlights a different theme for its annual meeting in May. For this year’s meeting — held Tuesday night, May 12,...

May 13, 2026 Local News

Pennsylvania American Water cuts ribbon on reopened Alameda Park trail

BUTLER TWP — After a five-month hiatus caused by a wastewater improvement project, Alameda Park’s main trail is once again open to hikers, bikers and other outdoor enthus...

May 13, 2026 Local News

Butler student earns associate degree before high school diploma

Sydni Rodgers, a Butler Township home school student, said her desire to make a difference and her love of kids motivates her to progress in higher education. At just 18...

May 13, 2026 Education

Woman details why she believed she was being stalked after ex-husband charged

Stalking charge held for court

May 13, 2026 Local News

Saxonburg playground construction uncovers 19th-century artifacts

Last fall, the Saxonburg Area Rotary installed and opened a new playground at the corner of North Rebecca and Water streets at Roebling Park in Saxonburg. However, while ...

May 13, 2026 Local News

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