Today’s forecast: Wet and warm
Today Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. High near 80. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New…
Hinsdale man charged with kidnapping
On May 30, 2022, Troopers out of SP Olean arrested Frank Scarpa, 59 of Hinsdale, NY for Kidnapping 2nd (B Felony), Assault 2nd (D Felony), Menacing 2nd (A Misdemeanor) and…
Buffalo Reading Invasion to kick off season on June 7
Tuesday will mark the beginning of the 10th season for Buffalo Reading Invasion, large gatherings of readers in many of Buffalo’s most beautiful outdoor spaces. The first gathering of 2022…
Police to crack down on impaired, reckless driving this weekend
The New York State Police will increase patrols to combat drunk, impaired, and reckless driving throughout this Memorial Day weekend. The special enforcement period starts 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May…
New COVID cases, hospitalization rates down in Niagara County
The Niagara County Department of Health today released its weekly COVID-19 update. The public is also encouraged to visit https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-data-new-york for further information. This site contains state, regional and county…
10 reported dead from Buffalo mass shooting
Ten people are reportedly dead following a mass shooting this afternoon at a Tops Friendly Markets on Jefferson Street. According to law enforcement officials, a gunman sporting a rifle and…
Two confirmed dead in Mercy Flight crash
ELBA — Two people are confirmed dead following a crash of a Mercy Fight Helicopter near Edgerton and Norton roads. According to New York State Police Major Eugene Staniszewski, the…
BREAKING: Mercy Flight crashes in Elba
A Mercy Flight helicopter crashed near Norton Road at approximately 1 p.m., according to the New York State Police out of Batavia. The NYSP press release offered no further details…
Efforts underway to save USS The Sullivans
On April 13, 2022, a serious hull breach occurred aft of midship on the starboard side of USS The Sullivans DD-537. Since then, crews have been working closely with marine…
VOTE: WNY’s Best Bookstore
Independent Bookstore Day is Saturday (April 30) and Western New York has some great places to buy books. All WNY readers gave their thoughts about what the best ones were…