Monday Afternoon News Brief
Written by WBTA STAFF on January 20, 2025
The National Weather Service has issued a lake effect snow warning; it’s in place through 4:00am Wednesday morning. Heavy lake snow is expected, with total accumulations of 10-20 inches in the most persistent lake snow. The higher accumulations will be found from South Buffalo across the Buffalo South towns into southwestern Genesee County and Wyoming County. Travel will be difficult with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads. If you’re driving, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities, and especially low wind chill temperatures that will feel like it’s below zero.
The investigation continues today into an accident that seriously injured two juveniles. At around 6:15pm Saturday evening, a vehicle struck two people at the intersection of West Main and Oak Streets. Both victims were transported to Strong Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police say the driver of the vehicle is cooperating with the investigation.
Western New York drivers are seeing consistent prices when it comes time to fill up their vehicles. Triple A tells us the national average cost for a gallon of regular gas right now is $3.13. The state average is sitting at $3.16. In Batavia, the average price figures out to $3.20; that’s three cents higher than it was last week, four cents lower than it was a month ago, and a dime less than it was a year ago today.
Dozens of state lawmakers are calling on Governor Hochul to step in and close down Marcy Correctional Facility. They claim such a move is essential following the beating death of inmate Robert Brooks last month. Multiple employees at the prison are accused of assaulting Brooks in a disturbing incident that was recorded by body cameras. Brooks passed away hours after being attacked and his family has already filed a civil rights lawsuit. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Martin Luther King, Jr. (NBC News photo)
It’s Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Day, and people who want to honor the slain civil rights leader can do so from their own home. An event titled “We Press On: New York State Celebrates the Legacy of Doctor Martin Luther King Junior” has been released online. This one-hour program showcases people from organizations across New York State who embody the principles of one of America’s most significant leaders for social justice. The special can be found at empirestateplaza.ny.gov/nyking.
The Buffalo Sabres will soon be on the ice as they look to avoid a second straight loss. The Sabres are visiting the Seattle Kraken of the Western Conference at Climate Pledge Arena in Washington State. Buffalo last played Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins and fell by a final score of five to two, keeping them at the bottom of the standings in the Eastern Conference. Face-off this afternoon is set for 4:00.
(Buffalo Bills graphic)
The Bills are on their way to the AFC Championship game. Buffalo defeated the Baltimore Ravens 27-25 in the divisional round at Highmark Stadium yesterday. The Bills will now play the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in Arrowhead Stadium for a spot in the Super Bowl. The game kicks off at 6:30 p.m on Sunday, January 26th and will air on CBS.
Crossroads House (photo from their website)
Crossroads House on Liberty Street, Batavia is hosting an evening of reflection, cocktails, dinner and dancing for staff, families and friends. The event will be held at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel on Saturday, January 25th starting at 5:00pm. Your attendance will help support their mission to provide the best end-of-life care possible. For more information, please call 585-343-3892.
