UPDATE: Missing Town of Tonawanda girl located
TOWN OF TONAWANDA — Town of Tonawanda Police say missing 17-year-old Samantha LeChot, who was reported missing on Wednesday, has been located. The teen had reportedly been released from school…
Former BPD officer sentenced for Molly’s Pub incident
BUFFALO — Robert Eloff Jr., a former officer with the Buffalo Police Department, who was convicted of deprivation of rights under color of law, was sentenced to three months in…
Buffalo gang member pleads guilty to cocaine charge
BUFFALO — Thirty-five-year-old Oscar Romero of Buffalo pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute and distribution of cocaine before Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny. The charge…
Today’s forecast: High near 33 with a slight chance of snow
The National Weather Service calls for a slight chance of snow showers this morning, then partly sunny with a high near 33. Tonight, more snow showers are possible with a…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: Mark your calendars: What 2017 will bring for WNY skywatchers
Chances are, that if you live in rural Western New York you’re a backyard astronomer of sorts. You might find yourself outdoors on a cool, clear winter night marveling at…
GCC to offer new solar manufacturing course in January
BATAVIA — Beginning with the spring 2017 semester, Genesee Community College will offer a course on solar manufacturing. Introduction to Solar Manufacturing (CHE193), taught by Dr. Brian Fraser, assistant professor…
Gillibrand renews push to designate Barge Canal as National Historic Landmark
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is asking the U.S. Department of the Interior urging the department to designate the New York State Barge Canal as a National Historic…
New York Power Authority fishing piers to close tonight
LEWISTON — New York Power Authority fishing facilities, including the fishing pier at the base of NYPA’s Robert Moses Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant, will close for the season at dusk.…
Bemus Point man charged with aggravated DWI
ELLERY — A 65-year-old Bemus Point man was charged Wednesday with aggravated driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop on Maple Springs-Ellery Road. According to New York State Police, Thomas…
Team effort leads Canisius men’s basketball to road win
BOSTON — Five Canisius players scored in double-figures, led by junior Kassius Robertson and his game-high 19 points, as the Golden Griffins went on the road and defeated Boston University…