Alma man charged with violating order of protection
ALMA — A 29-year-old Alma man was charged Monday with second-degree criminal contempt, accused of violating an order of protection. According to New York State Police, James L. Dickerson had…
Grandparents accused of chaining teen to bed
MIDDLEBURY — A 56-year-old man and 50-year-old woman was charged Monday with first-degree false imprisonment and endangering the welfare of a child — accused of repeatedly chaining the woman’s 16-year-old…
Today’s forecast: Scattered showers with a high near 66
The National Weather Service calls for scattered showers late this morning and afternoon with a high near 66. Tonight, more showers are likely with a low around 49. Wednesday also…
Teen arrested following ‘gun incident’
BUFFALO — Buffalo police arrested an individual in connection with what they are calling “a gun incident” on Sunday, charging him with criminal possession of a weapon. According to police,…
UPDATE: Three arrested following Bruce Street home invasion
BUFFALO — Buffalo Police arrested three people Monday afternoon after responding to a home invasion on Bruce Street — and encountering gunfire from one of the suspects. Police say no…
Platter’s gets $100K grant for relocation
NORTH TONAWANDA — Platter’s Chocolate, makers of WNY’s famed sponge candy, has been granted a $100,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Business Program award to assist its relocation from…
Cheektowaga woman charged with shoplifting
CLARENCE — A 58-year-old Cheektowaga woman was charged with shoplifting from Walmart on Saturday. According to New York State Police, Sharon L. Turner had taken approximately $70 worth of items…
Lockport’s Flight of Five picked as top tourist attraction
Congratulations to Lockport’s Flight of Five in winning the 2016 All WNY Award for WNY’s Best Tourist Attraction. The Flight of Five beat out stiff competition from 10 other nominees,…
WNY's Best Coffee Shop (nominations)
What’s the best place to get coffee in WNY? Define “coffee shop” as you like, but please stick with local nominees. Nominations will run through Sunday (June 12) and voting…
ANNOUNCEMENT: WNY's Best Tourist Attraction: Lockport's Flight of Five
Congratulations to Lockport’s Flight of Five in winning the 2016 All WNY Award for WNY’s Best Tourist Attraction. The Flight of Five beat out stiff competition from 10 other nominees,…