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A major upgrade is coming to emergency medical services in Erie, as EmergyCare announces it will soon begin carrying blood on its ambulances a move aimed at saving more lives in critical situations. The organization revealed that the initiative is being funded through grants from the Erie Community Foundation, making..

Travelers who are preparing to hit the road for the Memorial Day period will see the highest average prices at the gas pump for that holiday in four years. According to AAA, the national and statewide averages have moved slightly over the past week. The nationwide average price per gallon went down by a fraction of a c

The Town of Pomfret in Chautauqua County is set to receive $3.2 million for water infrastructure improvements, Congressman Nick Langworthy announced. The money, a $1,261,000 USDA Rural Development loan and a $993,000 grant for a water main replacement project totaling $2.26 million and a $545,000 USDA Rural Development

The Erie Parole District Office will serve as the state’s initial pilot location to equip its agents with new technology. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, the state plans to begin the phased rollout of body-worn cameras in June. Officials said it’s to support officers and public safety, strength

The team was officially introduced during a ceremony last week, marking the completion of the first phase of their operational training. The new K-9 is named “Rich” in memory of Richard Telford, who served the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office for over 30 years, rising to the rank of Undersheriff. Following his passin

An accident on Sunday evening sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries. Calls went out just before 6 p.m. for a crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV at the intersection of West 12th Street and Pittsburgh Avenue. According to Erie City Police, a 19-year-old male was transported to Hamot in critical condi

SHERMAN, N.Y. — Deputies from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office arrested a driver following a traffic stop in the Village of Sherman, New York after midnight on May 16, 2026. According to authorities, deputies initiated the stop at approximately 12:16 a.m. after observing a traffic violation involving a...

There are 15 individuals who have been arrested or indicted in connection with a drug trafficking organization operating in the Erie area, following an investigation that spanned over six years. The joint effort by the FBI and the Homeland Security Task Force targeted the distribution of fentanyl and cocaine. The...

Erie leaders and residents came together Sunday night for a community town hall focused on current issues and the future of the city. Attendees gathered at the 1020 Collective for the second annual Intersectionality Town Hall and Community Gathering on Sunday. The public forum featured 16 panelists, including elected o

(WNY News Now) – BROCTON, N.Y. — A Westfield man was issued an appearance ticket following a trespass investigation in the Village of Brocton, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. On May 16, 2026, at approximately 4:30 a.m., deputies responded to a trespass complaint on Highland...