NEWS

A report issued by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli shows that federal pandemic relief funds resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with Washington for the fourth year ...read more

Chautauqua County saw its unemployment rate go down in March after four consecutive monthly increases. According to preliminary statistics released by the New York State Department of Labor on Tuesd...read more

It appears that a seventh extender will be needed to keep New York State's government running as the state budget for the new fiscal year is now three weeks late. However, a local state lawmaker has...read more

Jamestown Police arrested an 18-year-old city man after he was allegedly seen illegally operating a mini bike on a city street early Monday afternoon. Officers were patrolling the area of Prendergas...read more

As high school graduation season approaches, State Police, in coordination with law enforcement agencies across New York, are conducting a week-long traffic safety initiative aimed at preventing tee...read more

A round of intense thunderstorms hit Chautauqua County during the early evening hours on Monday, causing some damage. The activity triggered severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings in the south...read more

Fredonia Mayor Mike Ferguson says there's a possibility that village trustees could find a way to trim their proposed budget to bring down a major property tax hike, but he indicates that it will be...read more

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for southern Chautauqua County and southwestern Cattaraugus County until 7:00 PM. At 6:03 PM, radar indicated a ...read more

As spring break travel winds down, gas prices are following suit. According to AAA, Monday's nationwide average price at the pump is $3.15 per gallon, which is down just over three cents compared to...read more

A Jamestown man who had an active order of protection requiring him to stay away from a victim was arrested Monday morning. Jamestown Police responded to a 911 call at a residence on the city's sout...read more

A Fredonia woman has been charged with multiple felony counts as the result of an investigation into welfare fraud. Investigators from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation D...read more

Flames destroyed an RV that was parked in the driveway of a home in West Ellicott, sending huge plumes of black smoke into the air Monday morning. Celoron Fire Chief Tim Nelson says crews from his d...read more

The leader of the Diocese of Buffalo says the diocese has "heavy hearts and profound gratitude" for Pope Francis following his passing early Monday. In a statement on social media, Bishop Michael Fi...read more

We're going to be in for a windy day today, especially in areas along and downwind of the Chautauqua Ridge. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a wind advisory for Chautauqua County u...read more

A Cherry Creek man is facing a handful of charges following a crash that occurred Sunday evening in the Town of Ellington. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies responded to Route 83 just before 8:00...read more