98-year-old driver killed in Butler County crash

A 98-year-old woman was killed after police said she didn't stop at a stop sign and was hit by a truck on Route 8 in Butler County.

• Sep 15

One person hospitalized after fiery crash on Route 8

Two cars caught fire in a crash on Route 8 in Allison Park

• Mar 12

Snowy roads cause 3-vehicle collision in Butler County

Slick and snowy roads caused three vehicles to collide on Tuesday morning in Butler County.

• Feb 24

PennDOT says "no major concerns" on Route 8 after rocks fell from a hillside

Drivers on Route 8 in Hampton Township noticed rocks that fell from a hillside and PennDOT was on the scene to evaluate.

• Feb 27, 2025

Bicyclist hit by vehicle on Route 8 dies

The bicyclist was last listed in critical condition.

• Aug 30, 2024

Crane tips over onto business

No one was hurt when a crane tipped over and smashed into a business along Route 8.

• May 5, 2022

No one hurt after crane tips over onto business in Shaler Township

The crane was extended too far, causing it to tip.

• May 5, 2022

Woman Killed After Crashing Into Logging Truck On Route 8

A major roadway in Butler County is closed due to a multi-vehicle crash that's left at least one person dead.

• Apr 5, 2022

1 Person Trapped In Route 8 Crash

One person was taken to the hospital following an early-morning crash along Route 8 in Hampton Township.

• Feb 14, 2022

2 Hospitalized After School Van Crashes In Shaler Township

Two people were taken to the hospital after a school van crashed in Shaler Township.

• Oct 12, 2021

Police Investigating Robbery At Northwest Bank In Butler County

Police are investigating after the Northwest Bank on Route 8 in Middlesex Township was robbed on Saturday.

• Aug 7, 2021

Police Officer Catches Up To Robbery Suspect Making A Getaway In Shaler Township

A Shaler Township police officer was able to catch up with a robbery suspect just minutes after a hold up at a GetGo on Route 8 over the weekend.

• Mar 22, 2021

Portion Of Route 8 Shut Down Due To Two-Vehicle Crash

Route 8 is shut down in both directions between Butler Plank and Glenview Crossing due to a two-vehicle accident.

• Aug 15, 2020

Crash Closes Portion Of Route 8 In Shaler

A crash at Spencer Lane Extension has shut down a portion of Route 8 in Shaler.

• Jul 29, 2020

1 Person Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash On Route 8

One person is dead following a two-vehicle crash on Route 8 in Richland Township.

• Jul 22, 2020

Route 8 Northbound In Shaler Closed Due To Water Main Break

Route 8 northbound between Spencer Lane and Fall Run Road is closed in both directions due to a water main break.

• Jul 10, 2020

Driver Trapped In Car After Crash On Route 8 In Shaler Township

Officials say a driver was trapped in their car after a crash on Route 8 in Shaler Township.

• Jun 3, 2020

2-Vehicle Crash In Hampton Twp. Kills One Man, Injures Another

Allegheny County Police are investigating after a two-vehicle crash sent two people to the hospital, where one victim died, this afternoon in Hampton Township.

• May 26, 2020

Police: Second Woman Dies After Vehicle Crashes Through CoGo's

Middlesex Township Police say a second person has died as the result of a weekend crash that sent a vehicle careening into a CoGo's mini-mart.

• May 18, 2020

Driver In Hampton Township Fatal Accident Arrested, Facing Multiple Charges

The driver involved in a fatal head-on collision in Hampton Township has been arrested.

• May 9, 2020

'Come Support Your Local Farms': Customers Are Turning To Family Farms For Fresh Produce During Coronavirus Pandemic

We are two decades into the 21st century, but a very old piece of America's legacy is once again stepping to the forefront: her farmers.

• Apr 24, 2020

Kaitlyn Eckelberry, Victim In Fatal Route 8 Crash, Was Beginning Job As Chatham Assistant Softball Coach

Kaitlyn Eckleberry was a standout on the Gannon University softball team and was just starting as a coach on Chatham's softball team.

• Feb 23, 2020

One Person Killed In Overnight Head-On Accident In Hampton Township

One person was killed in an accident on Route 8 in Hampton Township. 

• Feb 22, 2020

Large Pothole Blocking Traffic On Route 8

• Feb 10, 2020

Vehicle Rollover, Entrapment Shuts Down Route 8 In Both Directions

A vehicle rollover in Hampton is shutting down both directions of Route 8.

• Feb 7, 2020

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