‘Heightened Drought Warning’ issued for WNY
ALBANY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued a “Heightened Drought Warning” for Western New York. The warning, issued Wednesday, includes more than just Western New…
Colden man charged with DWI after hit-and-run complaint
COLDEN — A 73-year-old Colden man was charged Wednesday with driving while intoxicated after Erie County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a complaint of a hit-and-run on Davis Road. According to…
ATVs being stolen in Genesee, Livingston counties
At least 12 all-terrain vehicles have been stolen from all areas of Genesee County and into Livingston County during the past month, according to Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. “We have…
ECSO deputy candidate with warrant arrested
BUFFALO — A 34-year-old Buffalo man was charged with endangering the welfare of a child on a bench warrant from January — as a result of applying for a job…
Hamburg PD asks public to help identify man
HAMBURG — The Town of Hamburg Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in identifying an individual sought for questioning regarding the theft of tools from Walmart. The police…
16 to be inducted into Buffalo Music Hall of Fame
BUFFALO — The legendary Queen of Soul, a renowned sound engineer and one of the most successful bands in Western New York history are among the class of 2016 inductees…
Arcade woman charged with DWI
YORKSHIRE — A 25-year-old Arcade woman was charged Sunday with driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop on State Route 39. According to New York State Police, Tiffany L. Tillinghas…
BPD investigating 3 overnight shootings
BUFFALO — Buffalo Police are investigating three shootings that occurred within just over an hour and all within a one-mile radius. The first shooting happened just after 1 a.m. on…
Today’s forecast: Sunny with a high near 88
The National Weather Service calls for sunny skies today with a high near 88. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 72. Friday looks to be mostly sunny…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: Perseids meteor shower to put on a show this year
Western New York sky watchers have had a relatively eventless 2016 – no eclipses, a brief and disappointing look at Comet Catalina, and almost no northern lights. Many of us…