Western New York Serial Killer Admits to Fourth Homicide
A convicted serial killer with ties to northern Chautauqua County has admitted to a fourth homicide in Western New York. Niagara County District Attorney Brian Seaman has announced that Richard Fox pleaded guilty Thursday morning to a charge of 2nd-degree murder in connection with the January 2023 killing of a...
Buffalo–Rochester Winter Weather Advisory Today: Up to 12 Inches Possible
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Buffalo, NY – Commuters across Western New York are facing hazardous travel conditions today as lake-effect snow continues to impact multiple counties, with several inches of accumulation expected and...
Police chase of stolen Porsche ends with 3 arrests, automatic gun seized
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A police pursuit involving a stolen vehicle Wednesday night ended with three arrests and the recovery of a fully automatic firearm. The sequence of events started around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, when Buffalo Police officers responded to a report of a stolen Porsche at the Walgreens at Hertel and Parkside...
Buffalo residents upset with state of snow-covered streets
Crews are continuing to try and clear all of the snow that continues to fall in Buffalo. But residents are not happy with the job so far. Some have said that their streets have yet to be plowed. "Some of the side streets they dont touch, they touch once a...
‘I wouldn’t change this for the world’: WNY family welcomes quintuplets
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Thousands of babies are born in the United States every day — but it’s not every day a family welcomes quintuplets. “It’s an incredible experience to be a part of and something that you will always remember,” said Caroline Novotny Schulefand, the director of maternity services at Golisano...
15-year-old facing manslaughter charge after deadly Cheektowaga crash
Captain Schmidt tells 7 News that the driver of the Highlander has now been charged with second-degree manslaughter, first-degree reckless endangerment and reckless driving.
Erie County Medical Center announces hundreds of layoffs
The Erie County Medical Center announced hundreds of layoffs on Thursday, which represents approximately a 3% reduction in workforce. According to ECMC, the layoffs affect "mostly non-clinical areas." In a statement, ECMC officials blamed Medicaid cuts, inflationary costs and other financial challenges as reasoning...
Around 150 employees of ECMC laid off, Poloncarz says
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Around 150 employees are being laid off from ECMC, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz confirmed to WIVB News 4 on Thursday. In a statement, the hospital said the layoffs account for about 3% of their workforce in mostly “non-clinical” areas. ECMC blamed Medicaid cuts, inflationary costs and...
Working Out After Age 50
Exercise is a vital part of healthy living at any age. Physical activity helps keep a healthy body weight and provides mental benefits, such as less stress and the potential to lower the risk of cognitive decline. However, it’s important to note that suitable exercise for someone at age 20 may differ significantly...
The cost of living longer and saving for the possibility of long-term care
BUFFALO, N.Y. — One New Year's resolution is to get healthy, and that could lead to living longer. In fact, the life expectancy for the U.S. population in 2023 was 78.4, according to the CDC. But are you financially prepared to live longer?. Lily Vittayarukskul is the founder and...
