Russia/Ukraine conflict pushes gas prices higher
Gasoline prices are up sharply throughout Western New York, as they are across the state and country. Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.61, up eight…
Niagara County Legislature Chairman comments on school mask mandate change
Statement from Niagara County Legislature Chairman Becky Wydysh issued the following statement regarding the statewide retirement of the public school mask mandate: “Today, Governor Hochul announced the state mandate requiring…
Hochul announces end of school mask mandate
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced this afternoon that the statewide mask mandate for public school children will be retired effective Wednesday, March 2. “Our top priority has always…
Today’s forecast: Snow likely with a high near 34
Today Snow showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Areas of blowing snow after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 21 mph, with…
NCSO reports suicide at Niagara County Jail
LOCKPORT — On Sunday, February 27, 2022 at approximately 0006 hours, EMS crews from Wrights Corners Fire Company and Mercy Ambulance responded to the Niagara County Correctional Facility for an…
A chance of snow and sun with a high near 28
Today A chance of snow showers and scattered flurries with areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 20 mph,…
Gillibrand calls SCOTUS pick Ketanji Brown Jackson ‘brilliant legal mind’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement on President Biden’s nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court: “Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s experience as…
Today’s forecast: Snow with a high near 24
Today Snow before noon, then a chance of snow showers after 3pm. High near 24. Blustery, with a north wind 16 to 21 mph becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph…
Jamestown resident charged with several crimes following traffic stop
On February 22nd, 2022, Troopers out of SP Jamestown arrested Brett Shafer, 53, of Jamestown, for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree…
Hinsdale man charged with DWI found to be at 3 times the limit
On February 16, 2022, SP Olean Troopers arrested Chad R. Crawford, 47, of Hinsdale, NY for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated – BAC Over 0.18%. Troopers investigating a one vehicle accident…