ALERT: Olcott Beach closed to swimmers
OLCOTT — Olcott Beach is closed to swimmers until further notice, according to the Niagara County Department of Health. The health department determined that the water is not suitable for…
West Seneca Police seek larceny suspect
WEST SENECA — West Seneca Police turned to social media asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a string of larcenies from liquor stores in West Seneca,…
Amherst PD seeks graffiti vandals
AMHERST — The Amherst Police Department is looking for three persons of interest regarding a criminal mischief / graffiti of a building near Sheridan Drive and Niagara Falls Boulevard in…
Today’s forecast: Sunny with a high near 84
The National Weather Service calls for sunny skies today with a high near 84. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 69. Thursday, there’s a slight chance of…
Bisons topped twice by RailRiders
The Buffalo Bisons saw their losing streak continue as they were downed twice by the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at PNC Field in doubleheader action on Tuesday. Game One: It took an…
Murder mystery offers new take on old tales
APPLETON — The Winery at Marjim Manor’s next murder mystery offers a new take on some familiar characters, weaving a fairy political story during a four-course meal paired with with…
Coast Guard searching for missing boater
HAMBURG — The U.S. Coast Guard is currently searching Lake Erie for a missing fisherman they believe went overboard Tuesday morning. Hamburg Police found an unmanned boat around 1 p.m.…
Olean man charged with stealing brother’s guns
PORTVILLE — A 24-year-old Olean man was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny, accused of stealing his brother’s guns. According to New York State Police, Troopers responded to a report of…
Metro Rail death under investigtion
BUFFALO — An 18-year-old Congo man was struck and killed by an NFTA Metro Rail train Monday night. Police are investigating the circumstances that lead to his death. Kanu Kasonko,…
UPDATE: Niagara River boating accident victim dies
BUFFALO — The 85-year-old Town of Lockport man who was rescued from the Upper Niagara River on Sunday after falling out of his boat has died, the Niagara County Sheriff’s…