Michael Wooten
WGRZ
Buffalo, NY, United States
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Past articles by Michael:
Why Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns could face $17.5 million in fines
A 2 On Your Side Investigation found nearly $100,000 in taxpayer-funded advertising violated state law. → Read More
A near midair collision for a Buffalo-bound plane
Passengers described the horrifying moments when the regional jet traveling from Philadelphia to Buffalo nearly collided with another plane. → Read More
WNY finally syncing more traffic signals
After a decade of reporting on out-of-sync signals on Delaware Avenue, 2 On Your Side has learned new technology should soon improve the drive. → Read More
Sabres team dog now a celebrity, after being a stray and inmate
Rick the Newfoundland puppy is being trained inside a local jail to be a service dog. The program is the first of its kind in Western New York. → Read More
'Bills in Buffalo' group pushes for Downtown stadium
The group says its analysis shows the Buffalo site south of the 190 would be more feasible than Pegula Sports and Entertainment has claimed. → Read More
Scammer steals more than $100,000 from Erie County by posing as a construction company owed money
Erie County Attorney Michael Siragusa has asked local prosecutors to investigate the clear "criminal activity." → Read More
9/11 20 years later: Remembering Margaret Walier Seeliger
Margaret was working on the 100th floor of the South Tower and heroically helped co-workers into the elevators first, then didn't make it out in time. → Read More
VERIFY: Must you reveal your Social Security number to collect from $61M Dish Network class-action suit?
A woman from Hamburg asked if it was fact or fraud. We looked into it. → Read More
Families touched by tragedy push for safety improvements at Zoar Valley
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has laid out some initial updates. → Read More
How Bills Mafia brought Buffalo tailgating to Kansas City
Buffalo Bills fans got together near Arrowhead Stadium at a private spot they nicknamed 'Lot X.' → Read More
Jail deputy arrested on drug charges following weeks-long investigation
A law enforcement source says the deputy is currently suspended without pay. → Read More
Here's how to register to vote online
The deadline to register to vote online or in person is October 9. → Read More
Two UB scientists work to find a cure for daughter's rare disease
'We will put our brains together to find the best solutions to this incredibly difficult problem.' → Read More
How the Paycheck Protection Program impacted WNY
Now that some time has passed, it's becoming clear just how many of those loans helped out WNY businesses. → Read More
Catholic Health CEO: WNY will not have enough ventilators
President & CEO Mark Sullivan sat down (10 feet apart) with 2 On Your Side for an exclusive interview. → Read More
Social distancing vs. quarantine: what you need to know and what you should do
Roswell Park's Director of Infection Control and Prevention tells 2 On Your Side social distancing is likely something you've done before. → Read More
Does Western New York have enough hospital beds to handle coronavirus?
Experts warn the health care system could get overwhelmed. → Read More
You could be violating the law with your home camera system
While the video may be allowed, there's a good chance recording and/or listening to the audio goes against the law. → Read More
Former Congressman Chris Collins to be sentenced Friday
Disgraced former Congressman Chris Collins will be sentenced for insider trading. → Read More
Buffalo-style tailgate put Bills fans in festive playoff mood
It looked a lot like Orchard Park hours before the game. In fact, one game-day tailgate in Houston began some seven hours before kickoff. → Read More