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Western New York native dies while hiking on a California mountain
LOCKPORT, N.Y. — A Western New York native was identified as one of two people who recently died while hiking on a California mountain. The two were identified as 28-year-old Andrew Niziol of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., and 29-year-old Patricia Bolan of Davis, Calif., according to a report from TEGNA station KXTV in Sacramento.
Pedestrian airlifted to hospital after being struck by vehicle in Lockport
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Lockport and was flown via Mercy Flight to Erie County Medical Center after sustaining serious injuries, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday On May 8 just before 2 p.m., the vehicle was pulling into a business on the 6300 block of Robinson […]
Area police agencies to honor officers killed on duty
Law enforcement agencies from Western New York and Southern Ontario will honor the sacrifices made by officers killed in the line of duty at the 24th annual Niagara County Interfaith Police Memorial Service on May 16. The service will be held at 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 140...
Two indicted for allegedly kidnapping 77-year-old
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two people have been indicted on several charges in connection to allegedly kidnapping a 77-year-old earlier this year, the Niagara County District Attorney’s Office said Thursday. Niagara resident Gregory Perry, 31, and Niagara Falls resident Ashley McMillen, 35, are accused of kidnapping and robbing the 77-year-old, who was first reported missing […]
Brownie’s Sports Bar and Tavern will close May 31
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. — Brownie’s Sports Bar and Tavern will close May 31 in North Tonawanda, with Voodoo Child Bar & Grill set to take its place later this summer. Owners Steve and Lynda Brown posted a video Tuesday night on social media, pointing to health issues as he battles stage four prostate cancer.
NY weather: Expect strong thunderstorms in New York early Wednesday evening
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 3:37 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4:30 p.m. for Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie and Genesee counties. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 3:35 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a cluster of strong thunderstorms...
Lindberg Scores Opening Night Win At Ransomville
RANSOMVILLE, NY – Former Mr. DIRT titlist Cody McPherson from St. Catharines, Ontario was victorious in the Stirling Lubricants DIRTcar Sportsman Sean Letts Memorial at the Ransomville Speedway Friday night. SANY New York presented the racing action, which was also the 66th Season Opener at the Big R. Gary Lindberg from Ridgeway, Ontario won the main event for the Krown Undercoating 358 Modifieds. Brandon Sherwood from Sanborn, NY won the KiPo Chevrolet Street Stock feature event. Ryan Plante from Cheektowaga, NY won the Sunflowers of Sanborn Mini Stock feature event. Ken Camidge from North Tonawanda, NY picked up the feature win in the Kevin’s Carpet Cleaning Novice Sportsman.
WNY woman one step closer to implementing 'Beau's Law' in honor of cousin who died of accidental overdose
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A new bill is headed to the state legislature that is aimed at keeping families together and young adults safe on college campuses. Beau's Bill requires each college to make publicly available its policy on notifying the parent, guardian, or emergency contact of a student under twenty-one of certain controlled substance or alcohol violations.
Village of Lewiston Board OKs several summer events
Board sets tax warrant, waives residency requirements. Trustees in the Village of Lewiston signed off on a series of summertime events as part of their work session on Monday. Included:. •Memorial Day will be observed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, May 27. The Remembrance Committee’s request to close...
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