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(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...

(WNY News Now) – JAMESTOWN, NY – Authorities are asking for public assistance in locating Jermaine Holloman, a person of interest in the August 16, 2024, homicide of Corey Johnson near 309 N. Main Street.The Jamestown Police Department has released a wanted poster for Holloman, who is also subject to an active warrant from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office for an unrelated incident.The homicide occurred near the Wine Cellar, located at 309 N. Main St. in Jamestown, NY. Corey Johnson, the victim, succumbed to gunshot injuries.Holloman should be considered armed and dangerous. Authorities caution individuals not to approach Holloman directly.Anyone with relevant information is urged to call the Jamestown Police Department at 716-483-7536 or dial 9-1-1 to report tips to their local law e...

(WNY News Now) – Local authorities are searching for 15-year old Andrew Houser, who went missing yesterday afternoon.Jamestown, N.Y. – 15-year old Andrew Houser has gone missing. He was reportedly last seen around 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 9th, 2024.Andrew’s father has brought forth allegations that Andrew is currently being held hostage, and provided the following text messages, seen below. Viewers are advised that the exchange contains the use of racial slurs.WNY News Now has reached out to the Jamestown Police Department and were rerouted to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. The Office notified us that they do not believe there is currently anything to substantiate the claims that Andrew is being held hostage.They stated that they have canvassed the address where Andrew is alle...