Barbara O'Brien
The Buffalo News
Des Moines, IA, United States
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Two dead in overnight crash on I-190
Two people died after a tractor-trailer struck their disabled car on I-190 shortly after midnight. → Read More
Families to speak at sentencing of Buffalo mass shooter
Families of victims and survivors of the mass shooting at Tops on Jefferson Avenue have their chance to tell the court today about their loved ones, and how the hate → Read More
Don't look now, but it will be in the 60s Wednesday
It won't be too bad on Thursday, either, with highs in the 50s. → Read More
Amherst Police identify crash victim
Police have identified the man who was killed in a car crash Feb. 4 on Main Street in Snyder. → Read More
Buffalo man injured by gunfire in Black Rock
Anyone with information is asked to call or text the confidential tip line at 716-847-2255. → Read More
Hochul proposes 10% increase in education aid
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed increasing school aid by $3.1 billion, or 10%, during her budget proposal Wednesday. → Read More
There's no ice on Lake Erie: Does that mean we'll get more lake-effect snow?
As of Friday, 0.07% of the 9,900 square miles of the lake was frozen. → Read More
Mary Brummer is new leader for Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail
Brummer takes over from Deb Fenn, one of the founding members of the board. → Read More
Snow this afternoon could cut visibility to less than half mile
The National Weather Service says snow with lower visibility is developing over Western New York. → Read More
It was a poke-check, not a crime, DA says as on-ice assault charges are dropped
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn said Wednesday that it "clearly" was not a crime. → Read More
In schools, it's 3 R's plus health and safety: 'There's only so much that the teacher can fit into a day'
A survey of 467 public school superintendents in New York found the mission of schools is expanding. → Read More
Springville offering free school lunches to all: 'A kid who is hungry isn't going to be at their best academically'
Superintendent James Bialasik said Springville will offer free lunches until the end of this school year. → Read More
School and large-city taxes capped at 2% this year
This is the second consecutive year the cap for school districts has been set at 2%. → Read More
Ice at Canalside to reopen Friday
The Ice at Canalside, closed since Dec. 22 because of the blizzard, will reopen Friday. → Read More
Cheektowaga travel ban lifted; nonessential driving still banned in Buffalo, Lackawanna
Motorists are urged to use caution if choosing to drive due to the continuing challenging conditions. → Read More
Erie County to revisit travel ban Monday; people urged to stay off the roads
Motorists are urged to use "extreme caution" if choosing to drive due to the continuing challenging conditions. → Read More
Schools aren't charged for snow days used during a state of emergency
The state of emergency must be called by the chief executive of a village, town, city, county or state. → Read More
Wanted: Anyone with a snowmobile who can assist the stranded
Those who are able to assist must call the Lackawanna Police Department at 716-822-4900 for further instructions. → Read More
Hochul deploys National Guard to assist Erie County
"Remember: stay off the roads and take precautions to stay safe in your home," the governor added. → Read More
What to expect in the next 48 hours: Mayor, county executive say stay home as blizzard approaches WNY
The storm that has been called a "once-in-a-generation event" now includes a blizzard warning from Friday to Sunday. → Read More