EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: Help bring back the nighthawks
The common nighthawk is an interesting creature. At just over 9" in length, a little bit smaller than a blue jay, it is a medium-sized bird that can be seen…
Seven suspects indicted in Hamburg drug roundup
Seven people have been indicted on charges of selling and possessing cocaine after four drug investigations by local law enforcement, which included a dozen undercover cocaine purchases by police, according…
Police suggest NY-Alert for those without landline phones
In the wake of Saturday morning’s armed robbery of Eastern Niagara Hospital-Lockport’s emergency room and subsequent call for a “shelter in place” by city residents, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office…
Today’s forecast: High near 61, morning showers with more possible later
The National Weather Service calls for showers and possibly a thunderstorm this morning, then a slight chance of showers after 4 p.m. The high will be near 61 with a…
UPDATE: Suspects named in major drug bust
BUFFALO — The names of the 25 suspects targeted as part of a major drug bust called “Operation Rolling Thunder” have been released by New York State Attorney General Eric…
Barker Lions to spend night at the races
RANSOMVILLE — Current and past Lions Club members from across Western New York are invited to participate in Lions Know at the Races at the Ransomville Speedway Aug. 5. The…
ALERT: 20 arrested in major WNY drug bust — 5 more sought
BUFFALO — Twenty people were arrested and five more are being sought in what police are calling a “significant” drug bust on the streets of Western New York. New York…
Portageville man arrested on sex abuse charges
PORTAGEVILLE — A 40-year-old Portageville man was arrested Tuesday on sex abuse charges, according to New York State Police. John A. Wesner was charged by the Bureau of Criminal Investigations…
Canisius College to host summer camp for kids
BUFFALO — Western New York students are invited to attend Canisius for Kids from July 18-22. The 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. day camp promotes the use of creative-thinking skills.…
Colden woman charged with DWI
COLDEN — A 31-year-old Colden woman was charged Tuesday with driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop on State Route 240. According to New York State Police, Julianne P. Wells…