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Four caught burglarizing AT&T store

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:39:49 GMT

A deputy checking out a suspicious vehicle ended up arresting the driver and three other men who authorities say had burglarized an AT&T store in Batavia.

Woman is bit, dog killed during attack

Lou Raguse — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:42:20 GMT

One minute, a woman was pumping gas at a station on the Tonawanda Indian Reservation, and the next a pit bull mix was attacking her and her small dog.

Resident helps rescue drowning man

Emily Guggenmos — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:00:39 GMT

A resident of Batavia helped save a man who was found drowning in the Tonawanda Creek Saturday morning.

Upgrade at Batavia Downs on track

Luke Smith — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:16:47 GMT

On Thursday, a crane hoisted a huge air conditioning unit on top of Batavia Downs.

Robber steals cash from Pandora's Box

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:19:00 GMT

Deputies say a masked bandit opened the door to Pandora's Box in Batavia and made off with the contents of the cash register.

Pair arrested after raid at LeRoy home

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:53:42 GMT

Two LeRoy residents were arrested Wednesday on multiple drug charges.

Batavia man admits having child porn

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:14:33 GMT

A Batavia man admitted Tuesday that he downloaded child pornography.

Rape at knifepoint case due in court

Shannon Ross — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:52:40 GMT

Twenty-nine-year-old Charles Johnson is facing a long list of charges that include rape and burglary.

Crews rescue three from Genesee River

Posted by: Liz Reiman — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 21:01:36 GMT

Crews in Wellsville responded to an incident involving seven people, three of which reportedly got caught in a small Genesee River waterfall.

Man indicted for knifepoint rape

Aaron Mason — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 03:20:27 GMT

The case against the prime suspect in a terrifying home invasion is heading to trial.

New Greek yogurt plant opens in Batavia

Rich Newberg — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 02:07:52 GMT

A second Greek-style yogurt plant in Genesee County is open for business.

Familiar faces tee up for kids in need

Shannon Ross — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:21:08 GMT

The greens at Terry Hills in Batavia are ready for the 27th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic to benefit the Kelly for Kids foundation.

Yogurt plant opens soon in Batavia

Posted by: Liz Reiman — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 18:48:36 GMT

Opening day for the Muller Quaker Dairy in Batavia is Monday, June 3rd. The $206 million dollar facility will manufacture a variety of yogurt products and provide hundreds of people with jobs.

Man already in jail charged with thefts

Fri, 31 May 2013 20:16:42 GMT

A man already in jail for a violating probation out of Wyoming County is now facing more charges for two burglaries that happened in Genesee County.

VA employee cites continuing problems

Nalina Shapiro — Thu, 30 May 2013 22:10:18 GMT

As trouble surrounds the V.A. Hospital in Buffalo, an employee has come forward with claims of serious problems at the facility.

Class of 192 NYS Troopers graduate

Wed, 29 May 2013 16:22:11 GMT

Governor Andrew Cuomo today addressed nearly 200 newly graduated New York State Troopers in the Empire State Plaza Wednesday morning.

Mercy Flight called to motorcycle crash

Aaron Mason — Tue, 28 May 2013 02:11:20 GMT

Mercy Flight responded to a crash in Genesee County around 5 p.m. on Monday.

Tribute: WNYers who paid ultimate price

Mon, 27 May 2013 17:04:37 GMT

On Memorial Day, we pause to remember the men and women who have sacrificed their lives while fighting for our freedom.

Late WWII veteran family gets medals

Posted by: Liz Reiman — Sat, 25 May 2013 20:55:21 GMT

The family of late WWII veteran John Chase, received his Silver Star and Bronze Star Saturday presented by Congressman Chris Collins.

Anger over bonuses for V.A. officials

Rachel Kingston — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:58:43 GMT

Records missing and damaged. Veterans potentially exposed to blood-borne illnesses. Despite these serious problems, top executives at the V.A. are taking home five-figure bonuses.

Public identifies alleged child abuser

Fri, 24 May 2013 02:07:21 GMT

State Police caught up to a man who they say slapped and then threw a small child to the floor after loudly yelling at him inside the Walmart in Batavia.

Thousands of records damaged at VA

Nalina Shapiro — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:09:51 GMT

The records of thousands of patients from the V.A. Hospital in Buffalo and in Batavia have been damaged or are missing.

Sex offender admits to child porn

Posted by: Emily Lenihan — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:12:01 GMT

An East Bethany man pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography on his computer through the Internet between December 2010 and December 2011.

Man who assaulted sleeping woman caught

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:22:44 GMT

Authorities say they have arrested the suspect who sexually assaulted a woman in LeRoy as she slept in her bed.

FBI: Man possibly abused many children

Rachel Kingston — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:05:34 GMT

The FBI is asking the public for information about David Allen Vickers, who they say has attempted to or has had contact with children. Vickers and his brother, Sean, already face charges of abusing children. But authorities believe there may be more victims.

Batavia yogurt plant opens June 3rd

Nancy Sanders — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:18:12 GMT

June 3rd is opening day for the Batavia M�ller Quaker Dairy, a yogurt plant that has been long anticipated.

Crews rescue woman from burning home

Anthony Congi — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:29:27 GMT

Firefighters say they had to convince a woman that the house was on fire to get her to leave.

6-year-old girl struck by minivan

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:07:07 GMT

A 6-year-old girl was flown by Mercy Flight to Children's Hospital after being hit by a minivan in Genesee County.

Lawmaker ques. tax breaks for Dick's

Brian Tabor — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:23:52 GMT

A Buffalo lawmaker wants state officials to figure out if a sporting goods store received improper tax breaks to open a location in Genesee County.

Crash closes 10-mile stretch of road

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:09:21 GMT

Authorities say a nearly 10-mile stretch of a rural western New York road has reopened after being closed when two vehicles collided head-on, injuring several people.