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Introduction A tragic end to a missing person case has left a community in mourning. Marcus Freiberger, a well-known yoga instructor from Arizona, was found dead after being reported missing following a blind date. Authorities are now investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. Timeline of Events Marcus was last seen on the night of his blind date, which he had mentioned to friends. Friends and family grew concerned when he failed to return calls or messages the next day. His body was discovered in a remote area days later, sparking a homicide investigation. Ongoing Investigation Law enforcement officials are treating Freiberger’s death as suspicious and are: Reviewing security footage from nearby areas. Tracking down the individual he met for the b...

(WNY News Now) A multi-state group led by New York Attorney General Letitia James is getting ready to sue the Trump Administration for unlawfully and unconstitutionally suspending federal funds. Attorney Generals Rob Bonta of California, Kwame Raoul of Illinois, Andrea Campbell of Massachusetts, Matt Platkin of New Jersey, and Peter Neronha of Rhode Island joined New York Attorney General Letitia James in a virtual press conference this afternoon to announce plans to file a lawsuit against the Trump Administration for unlawfully and unconstitutionally freezing most federal funding. The President's Office of Management and Budget released a memo yesterday, January 27, 2025, directing federal agencies to cease disbursing all government funding. The letter will go into effect at 5:00 p.m. tod...

(WNY News Now) Attorney General Letitia James of New York and a group of other states have taken the battle to Big Pharma, settling with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family for their role in causing the nation's opioid crisis for $7.4 billion. NEW YORK The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has reached a $7.4 billion settlement in principle with members of the Sackler family and their company Purdue Pharma, Inc. (Purdue) for their crucial role in causing the opioid crisis, according to a statement made today by New York Attorney General Letitia James. For decades, Purdue, led by the Sacklers, developed, produced, and aggressively promoted opioid medications, which fueled epidemics of addiction and overdose fatalities nationwide. Over the next 15 years, the settlement will provide fund...

(WNY News Now) On December 21, a car accident on Sinclairville's Route 60 results in serious damage and a gasoline spill, forcing road closures and emergency response. Chautauqua County Sheriff's Deputies were called to a car accident on Route 60 close to Bloomer Street in Sinclairville, New York, on December 21, 2024, at around 10:15 AM. Two cars were involved in the collision: a tractor trailer driven by 49-year-old Michael Phillips of Marion and a Honda CRV driven by 22-year-old Aurora Wilson of Sinclairville. In the Village of Sinclairville, Wilson tried to turn left into Bloomer Street while she was heading south on Route 60, according to deputies. She unfortunately pulled in front of Phillips' tractor trailer by failing to yield to oncoming traffic. Both cars sustained significant ...

(WNY News Now) Following the apparent collapse of its planned asset purchase agreement, Big Lots, a national retail giant, has announced that all of its remaining sites will be hosting going out of business specials. Columbus, Ohio One of the top closeout stores in the country, Big Lots, Inc., has revealed a major development in its current court-supervised reorganization process. The business disclosed that it is actively seeking a different deal to keep its operations afloat and no longer expects to complete its previously announced sale to Nexus Capital Management. Big Lots is getting ready to start going out of business (GOB) sales at all of its remaining store locations in light of these developments. As it prepares for a possible sale by early January, this choice is meant to mai...

(WNY News Now) Dunkirk, NY Due to worsening road conditions brought on by heavy weather, the City of Dunkirk Police Department has imposed a travel ban with immediate effect. The prohibition, which was put into effect in cooperation with the Fire Department, Department of Public Works, and Mayor's Office, is in effect until further notice.Only vital employees who deliver vital services in public health, safety, and infrastructure are allowed to travel. Officials stress how crucial it is to restrict non-essential movement so that emergency personnel can efficiently handle the crisis.Crucial reminders:Keeping cars off the road will make it easier to plough the snow and guarantee that emergency vehicles can safely enter the streets.with order to facilitate emergency responders' access and aid...

Mobile Users: Click Here to Watch the Video(WNY News Now) Due to a multi-vehicle collision at the intersection of 2nd Street and Buffalo Street, Jamestown police have blocked up a section of 2nd Street.Mobile Users: Click Here to Watch the VideoJamestown, New York. A multi-vehicle collision at the intersection of 2nd Street and Buffalo Street in Jamestown has prompted the Jamestown Police Department to respond. The Jamestown Fire Department is providing aid to several units that are currently on the site.Mobile Users: Click Here to Watch the VideoPolice are directing traffic and temporarily closing off a section of 2nd Street between Buffalo Street and Phillips Street. As of right now, no injuries have been recorded.We'll post more updates as they become available.Share this:FacebookXNot...

(WNY News Now) Governor Kathy Hochul has proclaimed a State of Emergency in 11 New York counties, warning citizens to prepare for possibly record-breaking snowfall that is measured in feet rather than inches.In reaction to heavy lake effect snow earlier today, Governor Hochul declared a State of Emergency while appearing as a guest on Spectrum News. As of 3:00 PM, the counties of Allegany, Erie, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, St. Lawrence, and Wyoming were all under a state of emergency.AUDIO: You can listen to the governor's speech here.A quick transcript can be seen below:Spectrum's Jackson Wang:Hello, Governor. Greetings for the afternoon. I sincerely appreciate your time today. Thank you. Given that the snow has already begun to fall, what more ca...

(WNY News Now) Because of the extreme lake effect snow, all westbound traffic on the New York State Thruway (I-90) has been suspended.Due to significant lake effect snow, the New York State Thruway Authority declared that I-90 would be immediately closed westbound from Exit 59 (Dunkirk-Fredonia-NY Route 60) to the Pennsylvania state boundary. This action comes after I-90 in Pennsylvania was closed from the New York state line to I-79, leaving the area without any viable westbound options.Exit 59 is where all cars heading west on I-90 must get off. It is recommended that drivers look for other routes and anticipate major delays.A prohibition on tandem trucks and empty commercial vehicles on I-90 from Exit 53 (Buffalo-Downtown) to the Pennsylvania state line went into effect at 3 p.m., which...