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State Police Helicopter Crash Lands

Ashley Hassett — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:33:00 GMT

A State Police helicopter crash landed in the Southern Tier Friday morning.

Gas Prices Hit An All Time High For Labor Day Weekend

Ashley Hassett — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:51:00 GMT

Tropical Storm Isaac causes gas prices to spike and they're at an all time high for this weekend, but that don't seem to be discouraging travelers for the Labor Day holiday.

State Route In Oakfield Closed Until Further Notice

Ashley Hassett — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:41:00 GMT

Route 63 between Hutton and McCumber road in the Town of Oakfield will be closed until further notice.

Wyoming County Woman Allegedly Let's 15-Year Old Drive

Ashley Hassett — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:34:00 GMT

A Wyoming County woman is accused of letting a 15-year old drive her car with other teens in the car.

Pavilion Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Little Girl

Ashley Hassett — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:17:00 GMT

A Town of Pavilion man allegedly sexually abused a 9-year old girl at his home several years ago.

Genesee County Police Beat For Friday

Ashley Hassett — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:14:00 GMT

A Batavia is accused of stealing scrap metal from a business in Oakfield, a Batavia man is accused of hosting an underage drinking party and a woman from Leicester is accused of stealing $95.32 worth of merchandise from Batavia's K-Mart.

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:53:00 GMT

Driver in stable condition after vehicle hits trash truck in Basom...
Bills owner Wilson hospitalized...
Father and son rescued from lake Ontario

Father And Son Rescued On Lake Ontario

Ashley Hassett — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:19:00 GMT

A father and son were rescued after their boat capsized on Lake Ontario.

Genesee County Police Beat For Thursday

Ashley Hassett — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:00:00 GMT

Batavia woman was charged with falsifying business records. A LeRoy man is accused of crashing his car into a parked tractor-trailer and a Lackawanna man has been charged with trespassing in Alabama.

LeRoy Man Injured After Car Hits Multiple Objects

Ashley Hassett — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:09:00 GMT

A LeRoy man suffers minor injuries after his car struck a utility pole, mailbox and a parked car.

Public Schools Go Healthy

Ashley Hassett — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:39:00 GMT

Food in public school cafeterias will look a little healthier this year due to a mandate by the USDA; Food Service Director for LeRoy central talks about the districts food changes.

Hot, Dry Summer Causes Trees To Loose Their Leaves Sooner

Ashley Hassett — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:16:00 GMT

The leaves on trees will be turning brown and falling off of trees early this year as a result of a very hot, dry summer.

Stafford Man Injured After Car Crashed Into Creek

Ashley Hassett — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:01:00 GMT

A 20-year old Stafford man suffered a head injury after his car crashed into a creek in Wyoming County.

Man Crashes Into Garbage Truck In Basom

Ashley Hassett — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:48:00 GMT

A Hamlin man was seriously injured after his pickup truck crashed into garbage truck and burst into flames in Basom.

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:24:00 GMT

420 Emporium cleaned out...
Medina fireman faces new felony charges in child sex case...
Rochester woman denies threatening to kill Obama

Several Western New Yorkers Head To Louisiana To Aide During Tropical Storm Isaac

Ashley Hassett — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:47:00 GMT

Several Red Cross volunteers from WNY were deployed to lend a hand when Hurricane Isaac strikes. An Orleans County man was among those sent.

Genesee County Police Beat For Wednesday

Ashley Hassett — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:11:00 GMT

A Pembroke man is accused of following a driver home and threatening to fight the vehicle's occupants. A Batavia man is accused of getting into a physical fight with a woman his was ordered to stay away from.

Town Of Alabama Man Indicted On Multiple Felony Sex Abuse Charges

Ashley Hassett — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:48:00 GMT

Earl Sprague of Genesee County was indicted on multiple charges of felony sexual abuse.

Assemblyman Hawley Weighs In On Hydraulic Fracturing Debate

Ashley Hassett — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:32:00 GMT

Hydraulic fracturing will be a topic of discussion during the next legislative session. Assemblyman Steve Hawley weighs in on the gas drilling process.

Man Found Dead In Cayuga Lake

Ashley Hassett — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:26:00 GMT

35-year-old Daniel Dymock was found dead in Cayuga lake after police said he and he son were fishing.

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:45:00 GMT

Varysburg man accused of ripping off Darien business...
Kansas man gets 26 years for soliciting Batavia teenager over internet...
Five Star Bank President suddenly retires

24/7 Prescription Drug Drop Off Box In Batavia

Ashley Hassett — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:11:00 GMT

A secure place to drop off old/unwanted prescription drugs is now available 24/7 in Batavia.

State Police Crackdown On Drunk Drivers For Labor Day Holiday

Ashley Hassett — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:30:00 GMT

State Police will be on the look out for drunk drivers now through the Labor Day Holiday.

Rochester Lawyer Allegedly Found With Prostitute Near Pembroke Thruway Stop

Ashley Hassett — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:38:00 GMT

54-year-old James Doyle was allegedly found drunk near the thruway rest stop in Pembroke with a 20-year-old prostitute in his car.

Kansas Man Sentenced For Enticing Batavia Teen To Send Nude Photos

Ashley Hassett — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:52:00 GMT

A Kansas man will spend 26 years in prison for enticing a Batavia teen to send him explicit pictures.

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:20:00 GMT

Cardenas gets 25-years to life for murder of 15-year-old...
Oakfield man faces felony charges under Leandra's Law...
Swan St. closed for railroad crossing replacement

Genesee County Police Beat For Monday

Ashley Hassett — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:14:00 GMT

An Alabama man is accused of abusing a 4-year old child in his care and A Batavia man has been charged with trespass.

Orleans County Man Sentenced 25-years To Life In Prison

Ashley Hassett — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:07:00 GMT

Carlos Cardenas was sentenced Monday afternoon after admitting to killing his teenage sister-in-law.

Body Of Little Girl Found In Niagara Falls, Two Teens Taken Into Custody

Ashley Hassett — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:24:00 GMT

The body of a little girl was found dead in dumpster in Niagara Falls.

Report Shows Some School Supplies Contain Unsafe Chemicals

Ashley Hassett — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:28:00 GMT

In a report released by the Center for Environmental Health & Justice, 75% of children's school supplies have toxic chemicals in them above the federal limit for toys.

Woman Charged After Hitting Gas Pump And Causing Small Fire

Ashley Hassett — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:18:00 GMT

A driver hit a gas pump at a Wilson Farms in Caledonia Monday morning and a small fire erupted.

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:24:00 GMT

Rochester attorney dies in glider accident...
Latest darien Lake concert tests new parking procedures...
"Gordon" fastest weiner dog in Western NY

Saturday Local News

Nick Sabato — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 12:07:00 GMT

Jacquetta Simmons found guilty
New Parking Policy at Darien Lake put to test
Car seat safety check in Genesee County

Saturday Local News

Nick Sabato — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 12:09:00 GMT

Heidi Schollard sentenced
Summer in the City event takes over Batavia
Building catches fire in LeRoy