Today’s forecast: Partly sunny with a high near 26
Today Partly sunny, with a high near 26. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Monday Night A chance of snow showers, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Olean woman charged with petit larceny in Allegany
On February 15, 2022, SP Olean Troopers arrested Elizabeth J. Robinson, 44, of Olean, NY for Petit Larceny. Troopers investigating a shoplifting complaint at Home Depot in the town of…
Statement by Congressman Brian Higgins On Russia’s Attack on Ukraine
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), a member of the bipartisan Congressional Ukrainian Caucus, released the following statement in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine: “Over 30 years ago, the Ukrainian…