Local Soldier Dies in iraq

The Department of Defense has announced the death of a soldier in Baghdad. Private First Class Patrick May, 22 years old, of Jamestown, N.Y., died Sept. 2 in Baghdad, Iraq, in a non-combat related incident. He had been part of the Division Special Troops Battalion, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), out of Fort Drum, N.Y. The incident is under investigation.

Edwards Backs Out on U-B

John Edwards informed the University at Buffalo yesterday that he will not appear September 26th for a debate with Karl Rove. U-B plans to announce a replacement from the Democratic party to join Rove. Edwards acknowledged last month that he had an affair with video producer Rielle Hunter.

Guilty Plea in Mann Act Case

A former state judge and legislator has admitted to recruiting prostitutes for events sponsored by a national fraternal organization, the Royal Order of Jesters. Seventy-three-year-old Ronald Tills of Hamburg pleaded guilty in federal court to violating the Mann Act, by taking prostitutes in a motor home to conventions in Kentucky and Pennsylvania in 2005 and 2006. He faces at least 21 months in prison. A retired Lockport Police Captain and a former law clerk have already pleaded guilty in the case.

Wilson Woman Missing

An 83-year-old woman from the Town of Wilson is missing. Police say Lucille Schurr last spoke with family members on Wednesday night. Her daughter went to her house Thursday afternoon, and was unable to locate her. Ms Schurr is partially deaf, partially blind and suffers from dementia. She is 5' tall, and weighs about 140lbs. If anyone has any information on her whereabouts, they're asked to contact Niagara County Sheriff's at: 716-438-3393.

Golisano Grants Minority States to Quinn, DiPofi

The Buffalo Sabres have two new minority owners who are well acquainted with the team. Managing Partner Larry Quinn and Chief Operating Officer Dan DiPofi were granted minority stakes by owner Tom Golisano. Golisano says it is all part of the original deal back in 2003 when he bought the team.

Golisano Grants Minority States to Quinn, DiPofi

The Buffalo Sabres have two new minority owners who are well acquainted with the team. Managing Partner Larry Quinn and Chief Operating Officer Dan DiPofi were granted minority stakes by owner Tom Golisano. Golisano says it is all part of the original deal back in 2003 when he bought the team.

Bills Announce NFL Stadium Policy

The Bills announced their official stadium behavior policy today, heading into the season opener against Seattle this Sunday. Chief Operating Officer Russ Brandon says most of it is common sense. The 2008 NFL season kicks off tonight in New Jersey. The Super Bowl champion Giants will host the NFC East rival Redskins at Giants Stadium.

Domestic Dispute on Grand Island

When Erie County deputies arrived at the Wakefield home on Staley Road in Grand Island they found the husband standing next to his smashed in car. While they were talking, his wife, 39-year-old Ann Wakefield, returned to the scene in her vehicle. She failed a field sobriety test and had a blood alcohol level over double the legal limit. She's been charged with criminal mischief for running into her husband's car and with DWI.

Muulti-Vehicle Accident on Route 5

A section of Route 5 in the Town of Hamburg was closed after a multi-vehicle accident this morning. The crash happened in the 6 a-m hour near Hamburg Town Beach, involving at least five vehicles. Mercy Flight airlifted some victims to Buffalo hospitals.

Washington Street Tunnel Collapse

A tunnel running from the old AM&A's Building downtown, under Washington Street to an adjacent warehouse is collapsing, and that means Washington Street is closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Engineers were called to the scene on Washington between East Eagle and Clinton when passersby noticed a hole in the asphalt. The street remains blocked off while officials check the roof of the old tunnel to determine its condition.

Rape Reported on UB South Campus

U-B Campus Police are warning students to be alert and aware after a rape was reported. A female freshman was walking alone, wearing headphones, on the South Campus Sunday morning when she was pulled into bushes. Authorities are reminding students to walk in groups, and use shuttles or escorts. Last week a freshman was groped on the Buffalo State College Campus.

ATV Crash Kiss North Collins Student

An ATV wreck has taken the life of a North Collins student. The North Collins School Superintendent's Office confirms that 14-year-old Collin Rinaldo died as a result of last night's accident.

Boys Lagging in State Grad Rates

Girls are graduating from high school in New York at a much higher rate than boys. Statewide in 2007, 73-point-four-percent of girls graduated after four years of high school, compared with 64-percent of boys. A state Education Department committee plans to explore ways to boost the graduation rates of Hispanic and black males. Only 41-percent of Hispanic males graduated last year, compared with 54-percent of Hispanic females. The African-American graduation rates were 44-percent for males and 57-percent for females

Boys Lagging in State Grad Rates

Girls are graduating from high school in New York at a much higher rate than boys. Statewide in 2007, 73-point-four-percent of girls graduated after four years of high school, compared with 64-percent of boys. A state Education Department committee plans to explore ways to boost the graduation rates of Hispanic and black males. Only 41-percent of Hispanic males graduated last year, compared with 54-percent of Hispanic females. The African-American graduation rates were 44-percent for males and 57-percent for females

Fugitive Inmate Caught in WVA

The convict who fled a prison work detail in Chautauqua County last week has been caught in West Virginia. 24-year-old Lucas Hill was reportedly found hiding in the attic of his uncle's home in Neola. West Virginia State Police captured him at about 10 last night, near the Virginia border, after a stolen SUV with Pennsylvania plates was found in the area.

Two More Youths Shot in Buffalo

Two young girls were shot on Sprenger Avenue last night. Buffalo Police say the girls, possibly sisters, were standing outside their home when a car pulled up and someone started shooting. The girl's ages are said to be seven and thirteen. The older girl was hit with bird shot in the face, chest and stomach. She was taken to ECMC, where she is in serious, but stable condition. The younger girl was grazed with bird shot and taken to Women and Children's Hospital, where she is expected to recover. Mayor Byron Brown is pleading for more help from the community.

Arrest in Shooting Death of Teen

Thanks to help from the community Buffalo Police were able to make a quick arrest in the murder of a 14-year-old girl on Hagen Street. Seventeen-year-old Davon Jones was arraigned Monday on two counts of second-degree murder. A second person was arraigned on a charge of providing the gun for Jones. Jones's bail was set at 250-thousand dollars.