WOND News: ATV Driver Who Eluded AC Police, Arrested

Posted: July 18, 2025 - 4:31pm CDT

An unlicensed ATV driver is accused of eluding Atlantic City police on three separate occasions over four days earlier this month. According to BreakingAC.com, 32 year old Abdus Salaam Gray came close to causing several accidents, including almost hitting a woman and her dog walking across the street and nearly striking a patrol vehicle. Gray was arrested Friday, nearly a week after the last time he was seen on the vehicle.

WLVL Local News: 07-18-25 PM Headlines

Posted: July 18, 2025 - 1:58pm CDT

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run in Buffalo on Thursday night. Police responded to William and Davey Streets shortly after 10 p.m. Thursday. The vehicle, which police confirmed was a Tesla Cybertruck, had fled the scene.

A 26-year-old motorcycle operator died at the scene of a crash involving a sports car on Saunders Settlement Road Thursday night. Emergency crews were called to the 2200 block of Saunders Settlement Road, near Niagara Wheatfield Hight School, about 9 p.m.

An Amherst political donor and businessman, 71 year old Hormoz Mansouri, was sentenced to time served and home detention for funneling more than $3 million worth of federal pandemic relief funds into his own wallet, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said Friday.

Lockport CARES Executive Director Ben Stuckey will leave his post with the organization next week to take over as pastor of Community Bible Church in Cambria.

Buffalo Pro Soccer is getting close to identifying a new stadium site. Team president Peter Marlette said the decision for a new stadium site is imminent.

WLVL Local News: 07-18-25 Midday Headlines

Posted: July 18, 2025 - 12:17pm CDT

A suspect is now in custody after he got into a crash and was ejected from his vehicle the same day he allegedly shot and killed a woman in Buffalo. Police were looking for suspect Rickey Crouch after he allegedly shot and killed 44-year-old Amanda Thompson Thursday morning.

A man who was killed in a crash in Lockport Wednesday night has been identified. Thomas Summers, 52 and of Newfane, is accused of being under the influence of drugs when he crashed his 2011 Chevrolet Silverado into a utility pole around 7:05 p.m. Wednesday at 5151 Lockport Junction Road. His passenger, 47-year-old Rodolfo Espinoza III of Newfane, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Monroe County DA Sandra Doorley, who once served as special prosecutor in a probe on the handling of a public grant writing contract in Niagara County has been recommended for censure by a statewide commission following a review of her conduct during an encounter with police last year.

A years-long dispute over a faulty HVAC system and unpaid rent has left the owners of Dipson Theatres in the McKinley Mall no choice but to close its doors.

KUKI News: Three Kids Injured, One Seriously in Golf Cart Crash Near Hidden Valley Lake

Posted: July 18, 2025 - 6:29am CDT

Three children were injured Thursday evening when a golf cart crashed near Nicholas Way and Tinilyn Drive, close to Hidden Valley Lake. An air ambulance was requested for one child with major injuries, who was flown to UC Davis Medical Center. Two other children with moderate injuries were transported by ground ambulance to Adventist Health Clear Lake. CHP classified the incident as a major-injury collision, and a child endangerment complaint will be filed.

KUKI News: Adventist Health Ukiah Holding Free Sports Physical Clinic on Saturday

Posted: July 18, 2025 - 6:28am CDT

A reminder, Adventist Health will host its annual Free Sports Physicals and Back-to-School Fair Saturday, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its Clinic in Ukiah. The event offers free sports physicals required for California student-athletes, backpacks, school supplies, and community health resources. The event is scheduled in time blocks: 7-9 a.m. for 9th grade-college; 9-10 a.m. for 6th-8th grade; 10-11 a.m. for 3rd-5th grade; and 11 a.m.-noon for Pre-K through 2nd grade.

KUKI News: Man Accidently Shoots Himself in Foot in Boonville

Posted: July 18, 2025 - 6:27am CDT

On Thursday evening, emergency crews were dispatched to a remote property near the 12000 block of Boonville Road, close to the Toll House, following an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound. Initial emergency dispatch reports indicate the man was operating a side-by-side utility vehicle when he reportedly lost control of his firearm and was shot in the foot. Medical and fire personnel were on scene. More details on the incident have not been released.

KUKI News: Lake County Supers Question Planned Permit Rate Hike by Lake County Air Quality Mgmt. District

Posted: July 18, 2025 - 6:26am CDT

The Lake County Board of Supervisors questioned a proposed three-year plan by the Lake County Air Quality Management District to raise permit fees. District officials cited nearly 30 years of flat fees straining operations. The initial plan sought a 35% increase in the first year, but the Board requested a five-year implementation with a 20% increase in the first year, with the requirement to review and approve every year. A follow-up meeting will be scheduled for this agenda item.

From the Pecos Valley Newsroom: Roswell Battle Of The Badges Blood Donor Event

Posted: July 18, 2025 - 6:04am CDT

The annual Battle of the Badges blood drive will take place in Roswell July 30-31. Vitalant, a national nonprofit community blood-service provider, is putting on this event at the Roswell Public Library. People are asked to donate blood and show their support for local law enforcement and fire/medical agencies. Everyone giving blood can cast a vote for a first-responder agency in this friendly competition. Roswell is one of several New Mexico communities in which the Battle of the Badges takes place every year.

WQBE News: One arrest made in middle school burglary case

Posted: July 18, 2025 - 3:04am CDT

One of the two suspects accused of breaking into East Bank Middle School and stealing several thousand dollars worth of items has been taken into custody. 36-year old Mark Mullins of East Bank was identified through tips from the public and arrested Thursday morning on breaking and entering and grand larceny charges, according to a news release from the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. Mullins was one of two men pictured on surveillance video roaming the school’s hallways on July 1. Several stolen items were recovered, including a Kenwood IRP Digital Radio Base Station valued at $6,000, and five laptop computers. The sheriff’s office said it is continuing to follow up on leads related to the second suspect.

WQBE News: Charleston will host a WVU basketball game this season

Posted: July 18, 2025 - 3:04am CDT

West Virginia University men’s basketball is returning to Charleston. City officials and organizers announced that the Mountaineers will host a regular season game against Wake Forest on Dec. 6 as part of the 2025 Holiday Hoopfest. As part of the agreement, WVU will travel to Greensboro, North Carolina, during the 2026-27. The game will mark the fourth between the Mountaineers and the Deacons on a neutral floor and 11th overall meeting dating back to 1948.