ALERT: Body reported floating near Peace Bridge
BUFFALO — The Buffalo Police Department Underwater Recovery Team has been called to the Niagara River near the Peace Bridge for a report of a body floating in the water.…
NU hockey takes on Atlantic Hockey foe Mercyhurst
NIAGARA UNIV. — The Niagara Purple Eagles hockey team had last weekend off after taking on Holy Cross at Dwyer Arena during opening weekend. Niagara kicks off a series of…
NY attorney general calls on board of elections to clarify affidavit ballot process
NEW YORK — Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman called on the New York State Board of Elections today to issue clear guidance to poll workers about the affidavit ballot process…
Bisons mourn loss of ballpark icon, Larry ‘The Peanut Man’ Owens
The Bisons family is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Larry ‘The Peanut Man’ Owens, who’s warm and infectious smile made him a ballpark icon for nearly 30…
Local gas prices increase slightly
The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline is now $2.24 per gallon, down 2 cents from last week, but state and local gas prices are up, according to AAA.…
Buff State to test emergency alert system on Thursday
The Buff State will conduct a test of the college’s outdoor emergency alert horn at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. People who are outdoors during the test will hear a series of…
Three charged with DWI over weekend
New York State Police out of Clarence charged three people with driving while intoxicated over the weekend. On Sunday, Nicholas Ferrentino, 27 of Lancaster was observed speeding on Clinton Street…
Canisius men’s lacrosse names trio of captains
The Canisius College men’s lacrosse team named its team captains for the 2017 season, announced by head coach Randy Mearns on Monday. Seniors Jeff Edwards and Lewis Vaccaro plus junior…
Kennedy man charged with unauthorized use of vehicle
POLAND — A 34-year-old Kennedy man was charged Saturday with third-degree unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. According to New York State Police, Joseph Battaglia was using a vehicle belonging…
Jamestown man charged with DWI
JAMESTOWN — A 39-year-old Jamestown man was charged Sunday with driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop on North Main Street. According to New York State Police, Quinncey King, 39…