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Truck strikes bridge on Colvin Avenue
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A consistent problem in Western New York happened once again Wednesday in North Buffalo. A truck collided with a bridge that was too low for it to pass through. Buffalo police said a Ryder truck got stuck underneath the bridge on Colvin Avenue, adding that the driver misjudged the height of the bridge.
Serious crash temporarily closed 33 West in Cheektowaga
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — A serious crash temporarily closed the 33 West in Cheektowaga on Wednesday night. The crash happened shortly before 10 p.m. Wednesday, and it closed the 33 West between Harlem Road and Eggert Road. Cheektowaga Police and Fire crews were on the scene. A NITTEC camera showed...
1 hospitalized after ‘officer-involved accident’ in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — One person was hospitalized following a collision with a patrol vehicle Tuesday afternoon in Buffalo, Buffalo police announced. Officials said just before 2 p.m. at Elmwood and Hertel Avenues, officers were responding to a call to help another officer who was conducting a stop in connection with a felony warrant. The […]
Cheektowaga Police looking for missing 24-year-old
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — The Cheektowaga Police are looking for the community's help in locating 24-year-old Alexander Kitowski. Alexander was last seen on Monday, August 19 in the area of George Urban in Cheektowaga. Friends are concerned for his welfare, and believe that he could be having a mental health crisis.
Another Truck Crashes Into A North Buffalo Bridge
Buffalo can be a pretty wild and interesting place. There are all kinds of great activities sprinkled all over town, from downtown to North Buffalo and everything in between. One place that was pretty active today was a stretch of Colvin Avenue in North Buffalo, between Amherst Street and Linden Avenue, where something that shouldn't have happened, in fact, happened. It's not the first time it's happened, and it likely will not be the last.
Sixth person sentenced in connection to deadly stabbing of man in Lake View
Elexus Dean was sentenced to jail time and probation in connection to the deadly stabbing of Brenden Benoit in 2022. Last week, Jared Adamski was sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing Benoit.
Grand Island man sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in deadly crash on Main Street in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A Grand Island man has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for causing a deadly crash on Main Street in Buffalo. The Erie County District Attorney's Office announced that 44-year-old Ronald F. Olson, II of Grand Island was sentenced Tuesday in Erie County Court to 25 years to life in prison.
Suspect wanted in North Carolina for murder arrested in Buffalo
The Buffalo Police Department has made an arrest of a suspect wanted for murder and other charges in North Carolina. Craig Lynch of Buffalo is being held as he awaits extradition to North Carolina. Read more from WBEN:
Buffalo high school break-in was apparently an inside job
Two sons of School Board President Sharon Belton-Cottman, former coaches at Bennett High School, are accused of breaking into the building to hold an unauthorized practice. No charges have been filed. Bennett High School on Main Street in North Buffalo. Photo by Garrett Looker. The sons of Buffalo school board...
Young dairy farmer hustles to save his cows from fire that destroyed barn
BOSTON, N.Y. — In southern Erie County a community has come to the aid of a young dairy farmer whose livelihood nearly ended in flames early Wednesday morning. Kyle Witkowski, 32, arrived just before 4 a.m. to milk the dairy cows he owns, and houses in a barn he was leasing from Telaak Farms is at 7646 Feddick Road.
Williamsville man suffers serious injuries following motorcycle accident
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Williamsville man suffered serious injuries following a motorcycle crash that happened Tuesday in the City of Buffalo. The crash happened some time past 9 p.m. Tuesday, when the motorcycle was exiting the 33 and getting onto the inbound 198. The 26-year-old man is thought to have lost control of the motorcycle before striking the cement median, a spokesperson for Buffalo Police said.
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