Buffalo Fire Damages Two Homes

An early morning blaze left two Buffalo homes damaged on East Eagle Street. 40-thousand dollars worth of damage to a vacant house and another 40-thousand dollars in damages to an occupied home. Investigators are still looking into what might have sparked the blazes.

Two Killed in Lancaster Crash

Two people died in a one-car crash on Transit Road in Lancaster last night. Witnesses said they saw a two cars drag before the wreck. The driver, a 24-year-old man from Lancaster, died early this morning. His passenger, a 21-year-old woman from Cheektowaga, died on impact. If you have more information on the crash please call at 683-2800.

Ripley Teen Killed by Train

A 16-year-old youth from the Town of Ripley was killed after being struck by a train on Thursday night. Investigators say the victim was walking with a group of friends on Goodrich Street. They crossed un-gated tracks even while the bells and lights were going off. Kenneth Strang was rushed to Westfield Hospital, where he died from his injuries.

Artpark Free Concerts

Artpark has released the names of acts coming in this summer for 21 free concerts. Among those visiting will be Three Dog Night, Trisha Yearwood, Michael McDonald, Blue Rodeo, and Kansas. A link to the full list can be found at our new website, weck1230.com.

Buffalo #5 in Real Estate Growth

Some good local economic news. CNN and Money Magazine listed the Buffalo area as the fifth-fastest growing real estate market in the country! Home prices have risen about 30 percent in five years, at the same time the've fallen drastically in other areas of the US.

Buffalo Shooting

Buffalo Police are investigating a fatal shooting on the East Side. The man was found inside a vehicle on Rapin Place Wednesday night, and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Buffalo Officer Fired

Buffalo Police Officer Cariol Horne has been fired, handing in her badge this morning, afer departmental charges stemming from a police call in November 2006. Horne said she was punched in the face by officer Greg Kwiatkowski at a crime scene. Kwiatkowski claims Horne jumped on his back to stop him during an arrest.