Newfane barn fire under investigation
NEWFANE — On July 5th, 2023 at approximately 1934 hours, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received multiple 911 Calls reporting an agricultural structure fire at 6781 Ridge Road…
Chautauqua County Jail inmate accused of throwing feces at correction officers
An inmate of the Chautauqua County Jail is facing aggravated harassment charges following an incident at the jail on June 21. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, an investigation…
NCSO announces welfare fraud arrests
LOCKPORT — Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti, in partnership with the Niagara County Department of Social Services and the Niagara County District Attorney’s Office announces that during the second quarter of…
Main Street fire ruled accident — no charges to be filed
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces today that no charges will be filed following an investigation into the fire at 743 Main Street that claimed the life of…
Today’s forecast: Sunny and humid with a high near 91
Today Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Light south wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Tonight A chance of showers and thunderstorms before…
Bisons outlast Rochester, win in 12
ROCHESTER, NY- The Buffalo Bisons were able to outlast the Rochester Red Wings 5-3 in 12 innings on Wednesday night at Innovative Field, despite not having a base hit for…
City of Buffalo to open cooling centers to combat oppressive heat
With temperatures approaching 90 degrees on Thursday, the following City of Buffalo cooling sites will be open as cooling centers. Here’s the list of City of Buffalo Splash Pads that…
Buffalo man sentenced to 18 years for attempting to kill police officer in high-speed pursuit
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 29-year old Kente Q. Bell of Buffalo was sentenced this morning before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case to 18 years…
Buffalo man sentenced to stabbing neighbor
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 58-year-old Christopher Hinson of Buffalo was sentenced this morning before State Supreme Court Justice Debra Givens to 8 years in prison…
Gov. Hochul announces $516M in infrastructure funding
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the award of more than $516 million in enhanced assistance for 141 local governments to rehabilitate and replace bridges and culverts while supporting resiliency and…