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App users tap to watch video report. MAYVILLE, NY (WNY News Now) – A Jamestown felon suspected of murder was expected to be transferred back to the region for prosecution this past week. However, officials say that process has been delayed. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt updated the community ... read more

App users tap to watch video report. JAMESTOWN, NY (WNY News Now) – The National Comedy Center has teamed up with Shults Auto Group this summer to waive admission fees for kids 17 and under in an attempt to promote laughs and fun times through the summer months. Staff at ... read more

App users tap to watch video report. JAMESTOWN. NY (WNY News Now) – A new welcome sign in the City of Jamestown has been officially installed. A project 25 years in the making by the Jamestown Rotary Club has finally came to fruition. The sign features a sloping base, representing ... read more

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JAMESTOWN, NY (WNY News Now) – With the springtime comes an abundance of wildlife newborns. As a result, the Department of Environmental Conservation has issued a public service announcement saying, “If you care…leave them there!” It is illegal to keep wildlife as pets. They aren’t well suited for captivity and ... read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Over the weekend President Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R- CA) reached an agreement on the debt ceiling. The legislation would raise the government debt ceiling and set spending limits for federal dollars. The bill faced it’s first major hurdle: the House ... read more

HARRISBURG, Pa. (ErieNewsNow) – As the nation continues to struggle with an overdose crisis that reached a record-high in 2021, more states are exploring ways to prevent fatal drug overdoses. Some states are considering safe injection, or overdose prevention sites, which are indoor spaces where individuals can use their ... read more

CHAUTAUQUA, NY (WNY News Now) – A Lakewood man is facing multiple charges after crashing into a tree while driving under the influence.  Officers were dispatched to a report of a vehicle accident on Route 394 in the Town of Chautauqua Saturday. Upon arrival, officers discovered the operator of the ... read more

ALBANY, NY (Erie News Now)– Some New York State lawmakers are pushing for a bill that would require disclosure of certain social media terms of service.  “We can’t trust these companies to control hatred on their own certainly not while they are ... read more

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Supreme Court decides the fate of affirmative action, most U.S. adults say the court should allow colleges to consider race as part of the admissions process, yet few believe students’ race should ultimately play a major role in decisions, according to a new poll. The May ... read more

JAMESTOWN, NY (WNY News Now) – A Jamestown man is behind bars following a domestic dispute involving a metal rod Tuesday morning.  Ellicott police responded to a domestic dispute call at the Colony Motel Tuesday Morning. Upon arrival, officers found that 51-year-old Bobby Kastelic had allegedly kept a female victim ... read more

NEW YORK (AP) – A federal appeals court cleared the way for the maker of OxyContin to settle thousands of legal claims tied to the opioid epidemic while shielding the wealthy owners of Purdue Pharma, the Sackler family, from future lawsuits. Under the plan approved Tuesday by the 2nd U.S. ... read more

ATLANTA (AP) — Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, her family announced Tuesday. Carter, now 95, remains at home with former President Jimmy Carter, 98, who has been at home receiving hospice care since early this year. “She continues to live happily at home with her husband, enjoying spring in Plains ... read more

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said its attempt to put the country’s first spy satellite into orbit failed Wednesday, an apparent embarrassment to leader Kim Jong Un over his push to boost his military capability in the protracted security tensions with the United States and South Korea. The ... read more

App users tap to watch video report. WESTFIELD, NY (WNY News Now) – Dredging has begun on the Barcelona Harbor in Westfield.  In the past four years, over twelve feet of sediment has been deposited over a four acre area. Contractors and crews from the Army Corp of Engineers have ... read more

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  JAMESTOWN, NY (WNY News Now): Strong high pressure will continue to maintain dry and Summer like weather across ... read more

JAMESTOWN, NY (WNY News Now) – To some, Memorial Day is just another day on the calendar, but organizers and onlookers for the Jamestown Memorial Day Parade understand the significance of the holiday. From floats to guest speakers, those in the parade and subsequent ceremony, wanted to make sure that ... read more

JAMESTOWN, NY (WNY News Now) – For three years in a row, the Jamestown Unitarian Universalist Congregation has set up a ‘Free Books’ table on holidays. For this year’s Memorial Day parade, the committee had a wide array of books on display for all ages to take as they please, ... read more

BEMUS POINT, NY (WNY News Now) – An Ellery man now faces charges related to shooting a gun near other individuals over the weekend.  Officers responded to a complaint of gunshots on Dutch Hollow Road in the Town of Ellery Sunday. Upon investigation, police determined that 40-year-old Michael Morrison had ... read more

HARRISBURG, Pa. (ErieNewsNow) – With rising tuition, inflation and so many other financial challenges, it’s more important now than it ever has been for students to be prepared for the future. One local teacher is preparing her students with financial literacy and hopes to expand the curriculum statewide.  ... read more

JAMESTOWN, NY (WNY News Now) – A Jamestown man was charged following an alleged fight, injuring three on Monday. Officers were dispatched to a residence on North Main Street in Jamestown Monday morning for reports of a fight. Upon arrival police located several individuals walking away from the scene. Officers ... read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A deal on the debt ceiling has been agreed on by President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R- CA). Now it’s up to the House and Senate to pass the legislation before June fifth.   ... read more

As Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, many people are gearing up for outdoor parties and celebrations. However, with the rising costs of food, beverages, and entertainment, it’s important to find ways to save money without sacrificing the fun. In today’s consumer watch, we have five money-saving tips ... read more

NEW YORK (AP) — If rising oceans aren’t worry enough, add this to the risks New York City faces: The metropolis is slowly sinking under the weight of its skyscrapers, homes, asphalt and humanity itself. New research estimates the city’s landmass is sinking at an average rate of 1 to ... read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – An army veteran and member of the far-right oath keepers was sentenced Friday. Jessica Watkins will spend eight-and-a-half years in prison for participating in the capitol insurrection on January 6, 20-21. She was convicted of several felonies, including conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding. The judge said ... read more

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — IndyCar owner Roger Penske says he is certain series officials will investigate what led to a wheel coming loose during a crash in the Indianapolis 500, which ended up sailing over the catch fence and grandstands before landing on a parked automobile. “We haven’t had a wheel ... read more

  JAMESTOWN, NY (WNY News Now): High pressure will remain firmly in place through much of the upcoming week ... read more

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App users tap to watch video report. JAMESTOWN, NY (WNY News Now) – A local foster group is giving back providing a meal to remember, to a group of homeless individuals. Gearing up in the Mental Health Association’s warming shelter, G.A. Family Services served pizza and wings to those struggling ... read more