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Our Team Could Be Your Life on Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

I’ve started to type this several times, trying to get it right, knowing it’s my one shot to use my limited scope of influence to make you read about something that isn’t the Bills or the Sabres. Please give it a shot… You ever have one of those days where you feel like what you’re [...]

School District Goes Back to the Drawing Board on Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

City of Batavia residents reject the budget proposal for the Batavia City School District in on Tuesday. 47 percent voted in favor of the plan, and 53 percent against.

Amateur Hour Chapter Six on Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

  This week the show welcomes our new female co-host Michelle Holly Katherine who gives her opinion on a variety of topics including the end of the world, Bon-Jovi convicing Cline to quit his job at Arby’s, dream illegitimate fathers, Scanectaly, equal rights for mascots and more!! Download audio file (internscage006.mp3)

Reward offered in home invasion case on Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

A group of Niagara Falls business owners are offering a reward for information leading to the arrests of three suspects in a violent home invasion. YNN’s Ryan Burgess tells us more about the incident that police say happened earlier this week.

Driver runs stop sign, crashes into school bus on Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

An intersection in Clarence was once again the scene of a crash Wednesday, after a driver missed a stop sign and hit a school bus. YNN’s Kaitlyn Lionti tells us more about the crash and what Sheriff’s deputies say other drivers should take away from th…

Fallen Trooper Ceremony Honors Trooper Kevin Dobson on Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

New York State Police held a Memorial Day service in Batavia Wednesday. The ceremony honored Trooper Kevin Dobson, who was killed in the line of duty two months ago. As YNN’s Kate McGowan reports, law enforcement officials and families of the fallen ar…

Patriot flag flies above falls on Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

The giant "patriot flag" made a stop on Goat Island as part of the flag’s 50 states in 50 days tour to honor those who perished in the terror attacks on September 11th.

New York Courts Order 367 Layoffs in Budget Cuts on Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

State officials say 367 court employees statewide will be laid off as of June 1. The workers were notified Wednesday morning.

Mid-Day Mendola 5/18/11 on Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

Listen to Nick Mendola live on weekdays from noon-3 p.m. Hour One: Nick laments about being overweight and prognosticates how good the crowd watching will be at this summer’s Molson Canal Concert Series in Lockport. Paul Crowley also calls in to talk about Dirk Nowitzki’s performance last night and potential NBA Finals match-ups. Download audio [...]

Riter Radio, 5/18/11 on Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

Riter Radio Weekdays 3-6 pm. Today’s Guests: Kevin Brown, teacher of Family Radio’s Harold Camping’s rapture philosophy, WNY Media’s Chris Smith and Buffalo Uncensored’s Dave DiPietro Hour One Can the weather be trusted? If so, for how long?; Gas companies have an easier time giving discounts on gas when prices are higher; Kevin Brown, of [...]

Hundreds Volunteer for Day of Caring on Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

The United Way held its annual Day of Caring as area businesses volunteered their time to help clean up the community. More than 250 volunteers planted flowers beds, picked up trash, and helped with construction projects at sites throughout the neighbo…

‘Clay Olympics’ at Buffalo State on Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

It’s not quite London 2012, but local students fought for their own Olympic prize on Wednesday during the Clay Olympics at Buffalo State. About 30 students from four area high schools competed in the 13th annual clay-molding event.

Barnaby case moved to different court on Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

Matthew Barnaby, a former Buffalo Sabre, was supposed to appear in Amherst Town Court on Wednesday, but the hockey player’s case has now been moved to Erie County’s Integrated Domestic Violence Court.

New photo of bank robbery suspect released on Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

According to the Buffalo Police Department, the suspect entered the bank just after 10 a.m. Thursday, handed the teller a note demanding money, and left with an undisclosed amount of money.

Bus rolls over after being hit in crash on Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

According to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened at the intersection of Strickler and County Roads around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. Police said an 18-year-old woman was driving on Strickler Road when she ran the stop sign and hit the bus. T…