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School district budget re-vote results

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:03:54 GMT

Six school districts in WNY are taking part in a critical budget re-vote Tuesday night.

Man charged with rape, burglary

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:37:13 GMT

A Wellsville man was taken into custody on Sunday and charged with breaking into a home and raping his victim.

Man faces charge after Facebook message

Posted by: Emily Lenihan — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:08:08 GMT

New York State Police say a Facebook message led to an arrest Thursday. Police say 19-year-old James C. Steinmetz Jr. was arrested for second-degree aggravated harassment.

RNs to hold informational picket

Posted by: Emily Lenihan — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:06:34 GMT

More than 200 registered nurses will be picketing in front of Olean General Hospital Wednesday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Drunk driver backs off lawn into ditch

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:49:53 GMT

Deputies say a drunk driver went off the road and onto a lawn and then put it in reverse, backing up and going across the roadway, directly into a ditch.

Feed truck overturns, goes down ravine

Posted by: Emily Lenihan — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:54:12 GMT

The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office says a feed truck was traveling southbound on the road when 32-year-old Justin Raynor lost control of the vehicle.

Man fights NY's move to keep him jailed

Luke Moretti — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:08:07 GMT

Nushawn Williams, who pleaded guilty to statutory rape and reckless endangerment in the 1990s and served 12 years in prison, is fighting the state's efforts to keep him locked up.

High amt. of debris in Chautauqua Lake

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:51:50 GMT

The Chautauqua Lake Association (CLA) is warning boaters about debris in the water.

Five arrested after brawl at estates

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:19:28 GMT

Deputies had to break up a fight at the Crestview Estates in the Village of Brocton involving around 20 people, including youths and their parents.

Duffy to discuss tax-free NY

Shannon Ross — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:58:16 GMT

Lieutenant Governor Bob Duffy will be in Jamestown Thursday, discussing the new tax-free New York initiative.

Trial beginning for "HIV predator"

Nalina Shapiro — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:06:10 GMT

Nushawn Williams bears one of the most notorious names in Western New York history. Now a decision must be made whether to keep the so-called "HIV predatory" behind bars.

Motor home driver charged with DWI

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:18:35 GMT

A Buffalo man driving a motor home towing a trailer was arrested on the southern tier and charged with DWI.

Man in standoff with police sentenced

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:21:47 GMT

A man involved in a tense standoff with police last July has been sentenced to six months in jail.

Drunk driver going to jail for one year

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:18:09 GMT

A man who was drunk when he led police on a high speed chase will spend the next year behind bars.

Driver unhurt after high speed pursuit

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:12:15 GMT

A speeding driver was uninjured after State Police say he lost control of his vehicle during a high speed pursuit.

Fire erupts at storage facility

Shannon Ross — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:54:07 GMT

The included video is out of the southern tier, where crews had a busy night battling smoke and flames in Great Valley.

Cops: woman in crash was drunk, texting

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:42:38 GMT

State Police say a woman was drunk and texting when she rear-ended a vehicle on Sunday.

Assault rifles lead to drug arrest

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:38:35 GMT

Deputies say a man leaving his home with two assault rifles after an argument led to his arrest.

Boy, 10, backs vehicle into parked car

Posted by: Liz Reiman — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 23:51:55 GMT

A mother from Ohio was arrested and charged after her 10-year-old son drove and struck a vehicle in a T.J. Maxx parking lot Sunday afternoon.

Police: Woman uses pres. drugs & drives

Posted by: Liz Reiman — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 16:55:01 GMT

A Frewsburg woman was arrested Friday night for allegedly driving under the use of the prescription drugs with a 15-year-old passenger in the car.

Police: Man chokes girl, both arrested

Posted by: Liz Reiman — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 16:34:03 GMT

A man and woman was Jamestown were arrested early Sunday morning following a domestic dispute.

Bathroom robber caught in Jamestown

Posted by: Liz Reiman — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 20:22:56 GMT

A Jamestown woman was arrested Friday evening for allegedly stealing items from a resident's restroom in Jamestown.

Alleged bank robber caught after chase

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 20:07:56 GMT

A man suspected in three WNY bank robberies was caught late Wednesday night after a search involving Buffalo Police, Tonawanda Police and the Erie County Sheriff's Air One helicopter.

Woman damages property with graffiti

Posted by: Liz Reiman — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:35:39 GMT

A 20-year-old woman was arrested Friday for allegedly damaging properties in Randolph with graffiti last month.

Teen accused of burglary, stealing guns

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 02:50:53 GMT

A 17-year-old man is facing multiple charges for burglary and possessing stolen weapons.

Juvenile fires shot near fishermen

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 02:46:24 GMT

A 15-year-old juvenile is facing charges after police say the juvenile fired a shotgun near two fishermen.

Food Bank receives $10,000 grant

Luke Smith — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:05:04 GMT

The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation is giving back to the Food Bank of Western New York.

Former Chief of Staff sentenced for DWI

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 01:30:18 GMT

The former Chief of Staff for the Erie County Comptroller was sentenced Wednesday night for DWI.

Students put high school up for sale

Luke Smith — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:55:29 GMT

The for-sale sign is going up at Silver Creek Central High School - but it's all in good fun.

Cuomo releases his 3-casino plan

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:01:03 GMT

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed authorizing three Las Vegas-type casinos in upstate New York, two video slot machine centers in western New York and a five-year moratorium on casinos in New York City.