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Jamestown man arrested after brutal stabbing, fleeing police
Jamestown, NY (WJET/WFXP)– One person was injured and another in custody after Jamestown, NY police were called for a stabbing Thursday morning. That stabbing took place around 7:24 a.m. on July 25 at a residence on East 2nd Street with the victim suffering several stab wounds to the head and had to be taken to […]
National Comedy Center pays tribute to Lucille Ball with annual festival
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — The National Comedy Center's annual Lucille Ball Festival happens August 1-4, and tickets are currently on sale. The festival pays tribute to the legacy of award-winning comedian, and WNY native, Lucille Ball, and features more than 50 live events. Visitors can expect to see performances by...
Buffalo man who led OSHP on I-271 chase sentenced to 10-11.5 years in prison
MEDINA, Ohio — Ali Esaleh, the man who led Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers on a chase last spring on I-271 after allegedly pulling a gun on a mechanic, has been sentenced. Medina County Common Pleas Court Judge Joyce Kimbler sentenced Esaleh to 10-11.5 years in prison, with 435...
Bob Newhart’s Legacy at NCC
National Comedy Center Honors & Preserves Bob Newhart’s Legacy of Laughter. Legendary comedian Bob Newhart, master of observational humor with a distinctive delivery, died at the age of 94 leaving behind a legacy of laughs that never stopped — his presence and humor entertaining audiences for six decades.
29 Student-Athletes Receive Long Island Junior Soccer League Scholarships
The Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL), the largest league in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA), has the largest scholarship program in Eastern New York. The league distributed 29 scholarships at the LIJSL Scholarship Breakfast on Sunday, July 21 at the Huntington Hilton. These well-rounded teenagers, selected based on academic and athletic excellence plus community service, exemplify the mission of the league and its idealistic slogan of “Building Character Through Soccer.”
Winning Take 5 ticket sold in WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Western New York has another lottery winner. The New York State Lottery announced Friday there were multiple top-prize winners for the July 25, 2024 TAKE 5 evening drawing. One of the tickets was sold right here in WNY. A prize-winning ticket worth $16,759 was sold at...
Two more tornadoes confirmed in New York: See where they hit
A small tornado touched down in Oswego County and damaged trees during storms on July 24, according to the National Weather Service. The tornado struck near the town of Orwell, causing a short path of broken tree limbs near a tributary of Pennock Brook. The estimated peak winds for the twister was 85 mph, placing it on the upper limit of the Enhanced Fujita Scale rating of 0; it traveled 0.2 miles and had a maximum width...
DEC warns of Asian Longhorned Beetles
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — There are two species of beetles that can be found throughout New York State. The first being the Native Whitespotted Pine Sawyer, which is native to the state. The other being the Asian Longhorned Beetle. “The Asian Longhorned Beetle is an invasive insect from Asia that attacks and kills hardwood trees, […]
Upstate New York May Be Home To Mobster’s $130 Million Hidden Treasure
The search for a mobster's $130 million hidden treasure continues in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Legendary mobster Dutch Schultz may have buried a fortune somewhere in Upstate New York. Pine Plains Business Is Named After Dutch Schultz. In September 2020, Dutch's Spirits opened on Harvest Homestead Farm...
Jamestown Police Nab City Man for Possessing Loaded Pistol, Methamphetamine
A traffic stop on Jamestown's south side Thursday evening led to weapon and drug charges for a city man. Jamestown Police pulled over a vehicle in the area of Camp Street and May Street for an observed infraction at about 9:30 PM and saw drug paraphernalia in plain view. Officers completed a search of the vehicle and determined that 40-year-old Daniel Hallowell was allegedly in possession of a loaded semi-automatic pistol without a valid permit, as well as a quantity of methamphetamine. Hallowell was charged with 2nd-degree criminal possession of a weapon and 7th-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and was held pending arraignment in Jamestown City Court.
Town of Alexander Clerk arrested for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars
Alexander, N.Y. - A town clerk in Genesee County is facing multiple charges including grand larceny, after allegedly stealing nearly $3,000 and altering town records. 40 year old, Shannon Tiede, was first elected town clerk of Alexander in 2019. Investigators say that over the course of nearly four years, Tiede...
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