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Loved ones react to 19 year-old’s guilty plea in Amherst crash that killed 3 teens
BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) – A 19-year-old from Colden could face a shorter sentence after admitting to causing a deadly crash in Amherst last year that killed three of her friends. Jayla Mueller pleaded guilty to manslaughter and reckless driving that claimed the lives of 19-year-old Isabella French, 18-year-old Azathiel Pabon and 20-year-old Dakota Eldridge. “She […]
Woman calls a planned columbarium at West Seneca cemetery an 'eyesore'
WEST SENECA, N.Y. — "It's a park like setting ... beautiful," said Kathi Rozewski, as she stood near her son's grave in the Garden of St. Mark's section of St. Matthew's Cemetery in West Seneca. It was the fountain in particular here, which attracted her to the spot she...
Lineup revealed for September's Borderland Festival
EAST AURORA, N.Y. — The lineup for September's Borderland Festival has been announced. The Black Crowes will headline the three-day event, scheduled for Sept. 13-15 at Knox Farm State Park. Artists who will perform at this year's Borderland Festival include: Caamp, Marcus King, Dark Star Orchestra, Cory Wong, The...
Teacher layoffs on track, Maryvale waiting for migrant money
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Teacher layoffs remain on track, following the passage of the state budget over the weekend — and layoffs in Buffalo Public Schools have not been ruled out. Some districts we’re hearing from are getting slightly more funding than what they got last year. But, even that won’t prevent job cuts from […]
Pool Mart Celebrates 50 Years
Pool Mart is celebrating 50 years of business in the Western New York Region, with five locations in the area including Olean, Depew, Lockport, Tonawanda and Orchard Park. The Olean location serves five counties in both New York and Pennsylvania and will be offering year-long specials to celebrate. The company...
'We're helping people': The 'Happy Hookers' in Hamburg are working to make a difference
HAMBURG, N.Y. (WKBW) — A group of women in Hamburg are working to help others who are less fortunate. While their name is raising some eyebrows, everyone agrees it's an important mission. "My name is Joan and I've been with the Happy Hookers for about 7 years," explains one...
Erie County reports damaged bridge in county forest
ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. — Erie County is warning hikers to pay attention if they head out to the Bureau of Forestry near Sardinia. A social media posts show a damaged bridge in Forestry Lot 1, near the Sugar Shack and the visitor center. The crossing is now closed county plans to repair the bridge this spring.
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