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JAMESTOWN – Rain will turn to snow Sunday evening. Temperatures are expected to fluctuate this week before bitter cold ... read more

ELLICOTT, NY (WNY News Now) – One person was killed during a wrong-way crash on Interstate 86 near Jamestown. The crash happened in the westbound lane of I-86 between exit 12 Jamestown and exit 11 Strunk Road around 6 p.m. Saturday. First responders report it appears there was at ... read more

ELLICOTTVILLE, NY (WNY News Now) — Parents of a two-year-old who died last year from a fentanyl overdose in Pennsylvania were arrested in Cattaraugus County this week.  Two fugitives from justice, 45-year-old Nicole Ann Stauffer of Bethlehem Pa. and 25-year-old Christian Brewster of Friendship, NY, were wanted on involuntary ... read more

DUNKIRK, NY (WNY News Now) — Two search warrants resulting in four arrests and the recovery of drugs, drug paraphernalia and weapons were conducted in Dunkirk during the early morning hours on Friday. Dunkirk Police SRT made entrance at 201 Deer Street while the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s SWAT made entrance ... read more

JAMESTOWN – We’ll stay dry for the first part of the weekend. Rain on Sunday will kick off a ... read more

App users, tap here to watch video report. JAMESTOWN, NY (WNY News Now) – In an effort to help animals find their forever home, WNY News Now is partnering with the Chautauqua County Humane Society to showcase animals’ part of our pet of the week segment. To learn more about ... read more

By MATTHEW DALY WASHINGTON (AP) — For the second time this month, House Republicans have advanced a measure to restrict presidential use of the nation’s emergency oil stockpile — a proposal that has already drawn a White House veto threat. A GOP bill approved Friday would require the government to ... read more

App users, tap here to watch video report. MAYVILLE, NY (WNY News Now) – An 11-year-old victim of a Chautauqua County man accused of sexually assaulting and raping children delivered stomach churning testimony to a jury Thursday. Prosecutors with the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office called one of Dustin Post’s ... read more

App users, tap here to watch video report. MAYVILLE, NY (WNY News Now) – Friday, Chautauqua County honored Vietnam War Veterans as part of a special ceremony in Mayville. Bronson Rasmussen has more on the meaning behind the welcome home these heroes never received. The post Chautauqua County Honors Veterans ... read more

App users, tap here to watch video report. JAMESTOWN, NY (WNY News Now) — Want to be part of history? Jamestown historians are asking for help to identify where future historical markers should be placed. Jamestown Historical Marker Committee and City of Jamestown historian Ashley Senske are taking suggestions for ... read more

App Users Tap Here To Watch Video JAMESTOWN – Mainly dry weather will be in place through early ... read more

JAMESTOWN, NY (WNY News Now) – After months debate, a program to help improve senior citizen’s homes in Jamestown may finally be funded in its entirety.   Presenting to the city’s finance committee, Assessor Lisa Volpe says there were 303 applicants for the program with 257 being eligible. In total, to ... read more

MAYVILLE, NY (WNY News Now) – Chautauqua County has received over $900,000 dollars as part of a settlement with a national opioid litigation lawsuit. This week, the Chautauqua County Legislature accepted the county’s share of the settlement with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries. Over the course of 13 years, the county will ... read more

CINCINNATI, OH (Newsource) — The University of Cincinnati medical team who cared for Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin got a very special honor Thursday. Physicians, nurses, and other support staff were there when Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval handed them the key to the city. Pureval said the incident couldn’t have ... read more

ALBANY, NY (WENY) — While serving lunch to restaurant workers who traveled to the state capital from New York City, lawmakers announced reintroducing a bill that would phase out sub-minimum wages for tipped workers. Restaurant workers in New York State currently earn 66% of the minimum wage before tips, and ... read more

HARRISBURG, Pa. (Erie News Now) — The Pennsylvania Legislature is in limbo as Democrats and Republicans in the House continue to disagree on several matters, including the operating rules that are necessary for the lower chamber to function. Lawmakers have many priorities, but after nearly a month into the new ... read more

By COLLEEN LONG, JILL COLVIN and ZEKE MILLER WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Archives has asked former U.S. presidents and vice presidents to recheck their personal records for any classified documents following the news that President Joe Biden and former Vice President Mike Pence had such documents in their possession. ... read more

By JONEL ALECCIA WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday there are too many unknowns about CBD products to regulate them as foods or supplements under the agency’s current structure and called on Congress to create new rules for the massive and growing market. The marijuana-derived ... read more

By ADRIAN SAINZ and REBECCA REYNOLDS MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Five fired Memphis police officers were charged Thursday with murder and other crimes in the killing of Tyre Nichols, a Black motorist who died three days after a confrontation with the officers during a traffic stop. Shelby County District Attorney ... read more

App users tap to watch video report. JAMESTOWN, NY (WNY News Now) – Jamestown Public Schools will be adding two new sports teams to their repertoire this spring.  The Jamestown Board of Education approved the creation of a Unified Basketball and Girls Flag Football teams for the upcoming spring sports ... read more

App users tap to watch video report. JAMESTOWN, NY (WNY News Now) – A Jamestown pharmacy has closed their doors, and it’s making lawmakers question what is next for that location.  The North Main Street Rite Aid permanently closed their doors one week ago, much to the surprise of lawmakers. ... read more

App users tap to watch video report. JAMESTOWN, NY (WNY News Now) — After weeks of cleaning, restoration, and renovation, the Fenton History Center is just a week away from reopening. At the Fenton History Center community members and trustees came together to accomplish the hefty renno task. “Well we’ve ... read more

App Users Tap Here To Watch Video  JAMESTOWN – Lake Effect snow showers will continue through Thursday night. ... read more

JAMESTOWN, NY (WNY News Now) – A Jamestown woman has been charged following an incident that led to an accident involving a school bus Thursday morning. Officers were called to the location of a motor vehicle accident on Route 394 in the Town of North Harmony around 8:30 a.m. Thursday ... read more

WARNING: The allegations contained in this story are graphic in nature. Viewer discretion advised. MAYVILLE, NY (WNY News Now) – The trial against a man accused of sexually assaulting and raping children in Chautauqua County got underway on Thursday. Opening statements in the case against Dustin Post took place in ... read more

ERIE, Pa. (Erie News Now) — The Erie Zoo has a unique opportunity for people to show their love this Valentine’s Day. The Zoo is giving people the opportunity to name a Madagascar Hissing Cockroach after your Valentine or your Un-Valentine. The Zoo said this is a great way to ... read more

Chautauqua County (WNY News Now) — The county’s jobless rate rose slightly last month, but remained lower than the statewide average. The New York State Labor Department reported Tuesday that Chautauqua County’s preliminary unemployment rate in December was 3.8 percent, up from 3.5 percent the previous month. There were about ... read more

JAMESTOWN, NY (WNY News Now) — A local musician who launched a fulltime career performing, has passed away. Florida resident Jackson Rohm, who is originally a native of Lakewood, passed away this week. The accomplished singer-songwriter released seven full-length albums during his time. He’s known locally not just for his ... read more

ALBANY, NY (WENY) — In a post-Roe era, some state lawmakers took steps to break down reproductive health barriers. This week the senate passed four bills that would provide funding and further protections for reproductive healthcare providers, dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives, and provide further transparency to the public on hospitals ... read more

HARRISBURG, Pa. (Erie News Now) — Wednesday, the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) was at the State Capitol to outline legislative priorities for 2023. From broadband to election improvements, commissioners are looking for action from both chambers of the legislature this year. They say the wide-range of improvements are ... read more