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Mitch Ernst

January 20, 2026

Tuesday News Brief

The Buffalo Bills Fire Head Coach Sean McDermott following their overtime loss to the Denver Broncos. Terry Pegula said in a statement Monday morning, "Sean helped change the mindset of this organization and was instrumental in the Bills becoming a perennial playoff team," Pegula said in his statement. "I respect...

Mitch Ernst

January 19, 2026

Monday News Brief

Western New York is expected to receive as much as a foot and a half of snow this week as a series of lake effect storms are set to roll through. High winds and subzero wind chills will accompany heavy snow at times creating a dangerous environment for drivers and...

Pete Zehler

January 15, 2026

Thursday News Brief

Batavia & Genesee County Police Blotter Batavia Police arrested Edward J. White, 30, of Rochester, after a Dec. 2 traffic stop on Ellicott Street turned into a foot chase. Police say White fled after a K-9 alert, was caught near Tim Hortons on Main Street, and was found with a...

Mitch Ernst

January 14, 2026

Paws for a Cause

Pete Zehler

January 14, 2026

Wednesday News Brief

Jankowski Re-Elected Batavia City Council President Joanne Beck with the Batavian reports, Eugene Jankowski Junior has been re-elected as Batavia City Council president, securing a third term in the role following a vote Monday night at City Hall. There were three nominations for council president. Newly elected members Nick Lord...

Pete Zehler

January 13, 2026

Tuesday News Brief

GCEDC Responds to Seneca Nation Concerns Over STAMP Data Center The head of the Genesee County Economic Development Center is defending the agency’s role in reviewing a proposed data center at the STAMP site in the Town of Alabama, while again inviting dialogue with the Tonawanda Seneca Nation. In a...