Today’s forecast: High near 33 with a slight chance of snow
The National Weather Service calls for a slight chance of snow showers this morning, then partly sunny with a high near 33. Tonight, more snow showers are possible with a…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: Mark your calendars: What 2017 will bring for WNY skywatchers
Chances are, that if you live in rural Western New York you’re a backyard astronomer of sorts. You might find yourself outdoors on a cool, clear winter night marveling at…
GCC to offer new solar manufacturing course in January
BATAVIA — Beginning with the spring 2017 semester, Genesee Community College will offer a course on solar manufacturing. Introduction to Solar Manufacturing (CHE193), taught by Dr. Brian Fraser, assistant professor…
Gillibrand renews push to designate Barge Canal as National Historic Landmark
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is asking the U.S. Department of the Interior urging the department to designate the New York State Barge Canal as a National Historic…
New York Power Authority fishing piers to close tonight
LEWISTON — New York Power Authority fishing facilities, including the fishing pier at the base of NYPA’s Robert Moses Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant, will close for the season at dusk.…
Bemus Point man charged with aggravated DWI
ELLERY — A 65-year-old Bemus Point man was charged Wednesday with aggravated driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop on Maple Springs-Ellery Road. According to New York State Police, Thomas…
Team effort leads Canisius men’s basketball to road win
BOSTON — Five Canisius players scored in double-figures, led by junior Kassius Robertson and his game-high 19 points, as the Golden Griffins went on the road and defeated Boston University…
Slow start dooms Bulls basketball at Pitt
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The University at Buffalo men’s basketball team outscored Pittsburgh, out of the ACC, 42-35 in the second half, but a slow start doomed the Bulls in an…
Niagara men’s basketball ends road swing with loss to Kent State
KENT, Ohio – Freshman Shane Gatling scored a career-high 18 points to lead a trio of Purple Eagles who scored in double figures as Niagara fell to the Kent State…
Stroemple ties career-high in NU women’s basketball victory over Hartford
NIAGARA UNIV. — The Niagara women’s basketball closed out its three-game home stand with a victory over the Hartford Hawks on Wednesday night. The Purple Eagles went on an 11-0…