Lockport woman arrested on drug charges
On October 2, 2025, Sheriff Michael Filicetti announced the arrest of Alana M. Bruning, 20 of Lockport, NY. Following an investigation by the Niagara County Drug Task Force, Bruning was…
UB’s Drennan named Ray Guy Award Punter of the Week
BUFFALO, NY – The Augusta Sports Council and the Ray Guy Award named University at Buffalo punter Dylan Drennan the Week Six Ray Guy Award Punter of the Week. Drennan…
UB architecture student aims to change minds, one sparkly, bedazzled toolbox at a time
BUFFALO – Maddie Stafford has a simple question: “Why can’t a blonde girl hold a drill?” Stafford is a student in the architecture master’s program at the University at Buffalo…
Today’s forecast: Showers and a possible thunderstorm with a high near 70
Today Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 70. West wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts…
Six arrested in multi-agency partnership targeting exploitation of children
New York State Police in partnership with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Town of Lancaster Police Department successfully conducted an operation targeting individuals involved in the online exploitation…
NCSO responds to boat fire in Porter driveway
PORTER — On 10/06/2025 at approximately 1312hrs, The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a call reporting a boat on a trailer that was on fire at 902 Balmer…
Former treasurer sentenced for stealing $450K from volunteer fire company
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that James Hoffman, 42, Depew, was sentenced this morning before Erie County Court Judge James F. Bargnesi. He received an indeterminate sentence…
Buffalo woman ordered to perform community service for obstructing police investigation
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that Cariol J. Horne, 57, of Buffalo, was sentenced this morning before Buffalo City Court Judge Tiffany R. Perry to a one-year…
AAA: Local gas prices steady from a week ago
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.13, down one cent from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.17. The New York State average is…
Road closures announced in Town of Lockport
The Niagara County Department of Public Works (DPW) today announced Rapids Rd will be closed between the Bartz-Crosby Road intersection and Raymond Road beginning Monday, October 6. Detour signs will…