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17/07/2025

Gag order lifted in the Bryan Kohberger case.

An Idaho judge has lifted a sweeping gag order in Bryan Kohberger’s quadruple murder case

17/07/2025

An update on the homicide on South Ogden overnight.

17/07/2025

"People are split. They have concerns about safety. Others think this is exactly what Dunkirk needs."

“It’s an exciting opportunity for this community if it’s done properly and if there’s a lot of community support,” said Mayor Kate Wdowiasz. “People are split. They have concerns about safety. Others think this is exactly what Dunkirk needs.”

17/07/2025

Rickey Crouch is considered armed and dangerous. Crime Stoppers is offering a $7,500 reward for information leading to his arrest.

A suspect that’s considered armed and dangerous is on the run after a Thursday morning homicide in the City of Buffalo. Buffalo Police say the murder took place at 645 South Ogden Street.

17/07/2025

Connie Francis, the wholesome pop star of the 1950s and 1960s whose hits include “Pretty Little Baby”, has died at age 87.

Connie Francis, the wholesome pop star of the 1950s and 1960s whose hits include “Pretty Little Baby” and who would later serve as an ironic title for a personal life filled with heartbreak and tragedy, has died at age 87

17/07/2025

The fair's main attraction: a demolition derby.

"It's usually a lot of local drivers. It always seems to be a good event, and you see cars getting prepped right now and driving back," says Chautauqua County Executive P.J. Wendel.

The Chautauqua County Fair is underway, and folks have been getting their tickets for what arguably is the main event, the demolition derby on Sunday

17/07/2025

Has the heat been too much for you or have you enjoyed Canal Fest?

Canal Fest is one of the biggest highlights of the summer, this year the heat has been an issue and vendors serving food at Canal Fest feel the heat is not that bad.

17/07/2025

The driver, 52-year-old Thomas Summers of Newfane, drove into a utility pole and rolled over. He's been charged with vehicular manslaughter.

The one-car crash happened around 7:05 p.m. near 5151 Lockport Junction Road. The driver, 52-year-old Thomas Summers of Newfane drove off the road and crashed into a utility pole, causing the vehicles to rollover.

17/07/2025

The Von Miller era in Buffalo is officially over.

Von Miller is joining the Washington Commanders

17/07/2025

A welcome change! "We're only going to be looking at high temperatures in the low 80's around the Buffalo metro area today(Thursday)," meteorologist Phillip Pandolfo tells

Some relief from the heat and humidity will come as a pair of cold fronts cross the region, bringing with them another round of scattered showers and storms Thursday

16/07/2025

A judge considers releasing Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

A federal judge in Tennessee could rule on whether to release Kilmar Abrego Garcia from jail as he awaits trial on human smuggling charges

16/07/2025

Which game do you look forward to seeing most?

Toronto makes their first of two appearances in Buffalo on Oct. 24. It’s a home and home weekend as the Sabres travel to Toronto the next night. This is the only back-to-back games until Nov. 12 when they play Utah and Colorado on consecutive nights.