Evening Briefing: Body cam footage from police shooting in Chautauqua County, Hochul pushes ‘Get...
Good evening, Buffalo. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. The weekend will be warm and muggy. Highs will be in the 80s. A round of showers and storms is expected. Right now we are focusing on Saturday night into Sunday morning for storms to...
Body cam footage of fatal Chautauqua Co. officer-involved shooting released
(WJET/WFXP)– The New York Attorney General’s Office has released the body cam footage of both deputies involved in a fatal shooting last month in the Town of Mina. The four-minute video shows deputies arrive and tell 66-year-old Mark Bemis of Mina to drop the weapon he was holding several times, with Bemis holding a...
UPMC opens two new Urgent Care locations
Medical professionals recommend heading to an urgent care instead of the ER for conditions not threatening life or limb. Now, Erie County residents have two more options. UPMC and GoHealth have collaborated to open Urgent Care locations at 5039 and 7200 Peach Street. UPMC patients are being promised better...
Erie man sentenced to six years in prison for fentanyl, gun convictions
(WJET/WFXP)– An Erie man has been handed down his sentence in federal court after being convicted of possessing more than 380 grams of fentanyl along with a pair of stolen firearms. Djimon Johnson, 27, of Erie, was sentenced to 72 months in prison, followed by four years of supervised release on July 24 by Judge […]
Ribbon Cutting Set for Gateway District Disc Golf Course in Erie
A new community disc golf course is officially opening on West 8th Street, and local schools and partners are inviting the public to help celebrate. A ribbon cutting ceremony for the Gateway District Disc Golf Course will take place on Thursday, July 24, form 4-6pm hosted by Erie County Community College (EC3),...
Love Your Style: Vintage + Art Mixer, Workshop & Runway Show
Erie's creative pulse beats loud this weekend as Love Your Style takes over the Erie Art Museum and The Dollhouse at Pointe Foure – blending vintage fashion, artistic exploration, and grassroots style into one bold, expressive event. Curated by local fashion stylist and creative director Lizette (Love Your Style...
Erie Playhouse Welcomes Back the Musical CATS This Weekend
One of the most beloved musicals of all time returns to the Erie Playhouse stage this summer, as CATS runs from July 25 through August 10, with a special discounted Premiere Weekend kicking off the show. Sponsored by LECOM Health and UPMC Health Plan, CATS brings the magical, musical world...
Festival Fun in Cambridge Springs
The Cambridge Springs Fireman's Festival is one of those annual events that brings a community together. It's filled with family-friendly activities. Plenty of food, fun and never a shortage of music. The band, "Hey Porter" got everyone into the swing of things. Opening night included a pet parade, a dunk...
A Band of Brothers from Erie and Their Incredible Tour of Duty
The Wierbinski family of Erie has a long history of serving and sacrificing. One served during the Korean War. Two other members of the family were drafted by the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. Jim, who just turned 80 years-old graduated from East High School. Not long after returning...
Police: More E-Bikes Being Stolen in Erie
There are a lot of different ways to get around, like by public transportation, by car, or on foot. However, Erie police say that if you use an electric bike, you need to be cautious. They posted a warning on Facebook that said they’ve “noticed an increase in reports and...