Erie PA

The average price at the gas pump continues to trend upward, and this August is currently shaping up to be the highest on record. According to AAA, Monday's national average is $4.10 per gallon, New York State is averaging $4.17, and the average in Chautauqua County is $4.28. All three prices are up by more than three

(WNY News Now) – A Jamestown man was arrested as a fugitive after Chautauqua County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a property damage accident on I-86 in the Town of Mina on Sunday morning. Chautauqua County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a property damage accident on I-86 in the Town...

One person is dead after investigators said the driver in a single-car crash lost control and went off the road. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said crews were called out to that crash on Route 20 in the Town of Sheridan Saturday afternoon just before 3 pm. Prior to the crash, deputies said the driver, […]

One man is dead after a tree branch fell on him while working on his property in the 5000 block of Iroquois Avenue. Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook has identified the man as 75-year-old Harry Rhoads of Erie. Cook said the man was operating a tractor when a tree branch fell on him and suffocated […]

Portions of Chautauqua County got inundated Sunday as multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms brought heavy rain to the area. The initial round early Sunday morning triggered a flash flood warning for portions of the county. The Dunkirk-Fredonia area appeared to get hit hardest, according to meteorologist David Th

CLEVELAND, OH — Storm coverage exploded across the Lake Erie shoreline Sunday evening as a frontal boundary moved over the lake, triggering frequent lightning, pockets of small hail, and gusty winds across northeastern Ohio, with a few cells even showing signs of minor rotation. Frontal Boundary Sparks Rapid Storm...

Erie County announced they’ve cancelled their Arts, Music, and History festival due to weather. County officials said thunderstorms and heavy rain on Sunday morning left part of the Wattsburg Fairgrounds underwater, adding that it was the best decision for the safety and well-being of guests. Erie County Engagement Off

Millcreek Township's fire service continues to evolve as volunteer departments work alongside the newer paid Millcreek Fire Department. Volunteers say they are adjusting to new procedures and leadership while continuing to support major emergencies. For nearly 90 years, volunteer fire departments have responded to call

The 33rd annual Zabawa Polish Festival wrapped up Sunday afternoon at Holy Trinity Parish, bringing a weekend of Polish music, food, heritage and tradition to the community. For many longtime attendees, the festival is an annual tradition they look forward to every year. “We love Polish music, we love Polish...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a flash flood warning for a portion of Chautauqua County until 12:30 PM. At 7:03 AM, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are poss