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A baby was taken to a hospital with a skull fracture in March. Niagara County Sheriff’s Deputies have charged a man with assault and child endangerment.

Submitted by the Niagara County District Attorney’s Office. Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced Matthew H. Figura was sentenced today after he plead guilty to the murder of Patrick M. DeLuca on April 3, 2023. Figura admitted to killing DeLuca, age 36, of Niagara Falls on June...

Have you ever discovered something strange while hiking the woods of New York State? I have heard of people finding an old plane crash site while others report that they found cars and deteriorated foundations to homes that once stood. Each of those are intriguing in their own way but what if you found a body part?

LOCKPORT, N.Y. — A Niagara County man is accused of injuring a five-month-old infant. Jordan D. Steiner, 29, is charged with one count of assault 2nd. and one count of endangering the welfare of a child. The Niagara County Sheriff's Office says they received a report in March of...

A Lockport man was arrested Wednesday after a 5-month-old child arrived at a Buffalo hospital with a fractured skull in March.

Submitted by the Niagara County Public Information Office. The Niagara County office building, located at 111 Main St., Lockport, is closed today due to a power outage. It is anticipated power will be restored in time to reopen the office tomorrow morning. Departments located at 111 Main St. include:. Lockport...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Many school districts in Western New York on Wednesday decided to cancel outdoor activities during and after school because of an air quality advisory in place. Gov. Kathy Hochul also said on Wednesday that she recommends school districts keep activities inside. "We are asking all of...

Buffalo, NY - The New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force of the U.S. Marshals successfully located a critically missing child, Dezarae Jones, from Sweetwater, Texas earlier today in Lockport, New York.

Another wrong turn at a border crossing has landed another driver in jail. Many drivers have made wrong turns at the confusing Peace Bridge roundabout entrance at Porter Avenue, but this incident happened at the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Rainbow Bridge...

After visiting other states and other cities, it's clear that Western New York truly has the best when it comes to grocery stores. Having Wegmans and Tops in your back-pocket should not be taken for granted. There are so many Wegmans and Tops locations as well, while many other cities have a Kroger or Publix; and certainly not to the sheer number that Buffalo does.

On Saturday, June 3, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office communications center received a 911 call reporting a single motor-vehicle accident into a barn in the area of Braley Road and Dickersonville Road in the Town of Porter. Before deputies arrived on scene, the single male occupant was able to extricate himself from the vehicle and walk out of the semi-demolished barn.

There continues to be growing concerns over tick populations throughout Western New York, and some are warning residents to take notice and be prepared in case they find themselves or their pets with a tick problem. Read more here:

For the sixteenth consecutive year, Daemen University has been named a College of Distinction for providing a high-quality undergraduate education that focuses on hands-on learning, strong student-teacher relationships, community involvement, and outcomes-based learning. Alongside the institution-wide award, Daemen also received specialized recognition in the fields of business, education, and nursing....

Submitted by the Niagara County Department of Health. The Niagara County Department of Health Nursing Division, in partnership with the Niagara County Office for the Aging, is offering a free chronic pain self-management workshop. The six-week series starts July 14 and is scheduled Fridays from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Dale Association, 33 Ontario St., Lockport.

The Niagara Falls Power will open their home season at the newly-refurbished Sal Maglie Stadium at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 8. The Power are only a game out of first place in their division in the Perfect Game Collegiate baseball league. All tickets may be purchased at the door.

Foundlings Press is partnering with Artpark to welcome nine poets and writers as the inaugural class of a new literary “mini-residency” program. Participants in this generative residency will spend a day or more at Artpark in Lewiston, New York, taking in the site’s 150 acres of natural beauty, dramatic views of the Niagara River and Gorge, and ambitious schedule of arts programming ranging from a hot air balloon escape act to a workshop in translating the language of trees. Some writers will also give performances or teach workshops while in the area.

The Newfane School Board is pleased to announce and welcome Dr. Lisa Krueger as the next superintendent of the Newfane School District. Krueger was appointed at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education on Tuesday, June 6. Krueger launched her career in education in 2001 as an elementary...

Wildfire smoke and haze caused very poor air quality across Western New York Wednesday which caused outdoor activities to be canceled or postponed.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Family and friends of a 10-year-old boy from Lockport battling cancer are making bracelets to help in the fight. On Monday’s Sweet Buffalo Monday, News 4 at 7 was joined by Kenny Miner from Lockport, his sister Harlee, mom Barbara, Kenny’s friend Madelyn, along with Kim LaRussa of Sweet Buffalo.

On Friday, June 2, renowned rock band Styx graced the stage at Artpark in Lewiston, NY, delivering an unforgettable evening of music and nostalgia. The venue was packed to the brim, with an excited crowd eagerly awaiting the start of the show. Despite a brief ten-minute sprinkle of rain, the weather gods smiled upon us as the downpour held off, setting the stage for an extraordinary concert experience.