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LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 7:35pm on December 30th after reports of a mental health emergency at LaSalle Waterfront Park, 6611 Buffalo Avenue, in Niagara Falls, NY. Reports indicate that a male was in the area who left his jacket and phone by the gazebo at the park if he entered the water. Other than that, they had no other contact. There was no indication during the call that he was located. As previously reported, dozens of bodies tr

James Glynn, longtime chairman and chief executive officer of the Maid of the Mist Corp. and one of Niagara Falls’ most influential leaders, died Sunday, December 28th, at his home following a lengthy illness. He was 91. Glynn’s association with the iconic Niagara Falls attraction spanned more than seven decades. He joined Maid of the Mist in 1950 as a ticket seller, using his earnings to help pay for his education at Niagara University. On May 25th, 1971, he realized a lifel

A third-prize Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Niagara Falls for the December 24th drawing, according to the New York Lottery. The winning ticket was purchased at the 7-Eleven located at 8505 Niagara Falls Boulevard. In total, eight third-prize Powerball tickets were sold across New York State for the Christmas Eve drawing, each matching enough numbers to secure the $50,000 prize. The remaining winning tickets were sold at the following locations: Tops at 5335 West

A Christmas Eve fire left a Hartland family without a home and killed several animals, according to authorities. The blaze broke out Tuesday night at a residence on Stone Road in Niagara County. According to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, the fire started in the garage shortly after 9pm and quickly spread through the rest of the house. The structure was already heavily involved by the time crews arrived. No one was inside the home when the fire started, nor were any inj

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 12:30pm on December 22nd regarding a medical emergency at Niagara University's Dwyer Arena. The 911 caller said that a 79-year-old male slipped on the ice at Dwyer Arena, slamming his head on the ice, and could not feel his extremeties. An ALS Priority response was recommended. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO

Our community is mourning the loss of Daniel Thompson III, a 6-year-old boy whose life was cut short after a battle with pneumonia. Daniel died on December 20th, 2025, leaving his family, classmates, and teammates devastated just days before Christmas. A 1st grader in Buffalo, Daniel was known for his warmth, curiosity, and gentle nature. Teachers and classmates alike described him as a joyful child who brought light into every room he entered. The news of Daniel’s passing wa

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a 911 call on December 12th after a witness described watching an individual go over Niagara Falls. Law enforcement responded to the welcome center. The witness described watching someone go over Niagara Falls, believed to be a male. However, it could have been a female. The witness described seeing the individual in the water from the Prospect Point Observation Tower. Several first responders went to the location. The res

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 9pm on December 11th after a request for a welfare check at an apartment on Seventh Street in the City of Buffalo. Police responded and, after confirming a deceased male in the apartment, a coroner arrived as well. Family of the deceased resident also arrived on scene. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Pro

A Grand Island man died Thursday night after an incident in which he was reportedly crushed between a semi-truck and a pickup truck while attempting to work on the larger vehicle, according to a spokesperson for the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities identified the victim as 59-year-old Pavel Tsygyrlash. Investigators said he had been making repairs to a semi-truck in a parking lot near the intersection of Grand Island Boulevard and Long Road when the accident occurred

Mark Laurrie, superintendent of the Niagara Falls City School District, has been selected as the Buffalo Bills’ 2025 Inspire Change Changemaker, an annual honor the team presents to local leaders advancing meaningful progress in their communities. The recognition aligns with the NFL’s Inspire Change initiative that focuses on four pillars of education, economic advancement, police–community relations and criminal justice reform. Laurrie was celebrated for decades of work on b

The long-stalled plan to transform the former Howard Johnson building at 472 Main Street in Niagara Falls into a rock-themed destination hotel has been given new life. The Niagara County Industrial Development Agency voted Wednesday to extend Live Inc.’s Cataract Grant funding through the end of 2027, allowing the developers additional time to assemble financing and prepare for construction, which they now say could begin in the spring. The IDA originally approved $450,000 in

The operating season at Niagara Pumpkin Farm may be over, but tensions between the farm’s owners and the Town of Lewiston continue to escalate following the town board’s decision to impose a six-month moratorium on seasonal attractions. Kyle and Alisha King, who own the Niagara Pumpkin Farm at 5368 Townline Road, say the town has repeatedly changed requirements even after they complied with prior conditions, making it nearly impossible to plan for future seasons. Their frustr

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 3:40pm on December 5th after reports of a medical emergency on the 2900 block of Diamond Park Lane in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller - a young child - stated that her mother was unresponsive. Niagara Falls Fire and medical responded to the scene. First responders spoke to the daughter who stated that the mother had been drinking the previous night. The daughter told firefighters that she came home from school

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement/emergency services received a call around 11:10pm on December 3rd after reports of a dog attack on Sweeney Street in North Tonawanda. The 911 caller told dispatch that a female was attacked by a dog. It was unknown at the time of the call if the dog was contained. North Tonawanda Fire and EMT were called to the scene. Additional information was received that the 26-year-old female was attacked by a dog and the bleeding was not cont

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 12:30pm on December 2nd after reports of a deceased body located in an apartment on Sweeney Street in North Tonawanda. North Tonawanda Fire and EMS responded to an apartment building after an initial report of a dead body. Both arrived on location and confirmed a 75-year-old deceased male in the apartment. His name has not been released. Foul play is not suspected. No further information is available at this

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 1:20am on December 1st after a reported mental health crisis at the Seneca Niagara Casino in Niagara Falls. The male 911 caller - who was highly intoxicated - stated that he is a veteran with PTSD. Police noted that he was making some "questionable statements" during the 911 call that raised concern for his safety and that of other people. The male said that he was "willing to die" but that he was not going t

Two children died and five other people were injured following a devastating house fire early Saturday morning in Buffalo’s MLK Park neighborhood. Fire crews were dispatched to a residence at 69 French Street just after 5am after reports indicated that multiple people were trapped inside the burning home. Fire officials said the blaze spread quickly through the structure. Inside, firefighters later located the bodies of a 2-year-old and a 10-year-old. Three other children age

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Dispatch received a call around 12:20am on November 27th after reports of a medical emergency on 16th Street in Niagara Falls, NY. The 911 caller stated that a woman was in labor. According to the audio, it would be the woman's ninth child. Medical and the fire department responded to the scene. It is unknown if the child was born inside the home or if she was transported to a local hospital. No further information is available at this time. These are me

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 10:20am on November 26th after reports of a medical emergency in the area of Trowbridge Street in Lockport, NY. The 911 caller stated that a male party attempted to hang himself. At the time of the call, he was awake and breathing. Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations based on police audio and should not be taken as fact. L

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 9:45pm on November 23rd after reports of a medical emergency on the 600 block of 38th Street in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller stated that a 3-year-old was unresponsive. His condition was unchanged as first responders arrived at the scene. Niagara Falls Police, Fire and medical responded to the scene. The child's condition is unknown. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations base