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The weather still causing major problems in the South Towns and the Southern Tier, closing a large section of the NYS Thruway. Full Story »

Some places have seen about 2 feet of snow from this latest snow event that started late Wednesday. And we still have more snow in the forecast for Wyoming and Southern Erie counties and the Southern Tier. Full Story »

Lake Effect Snow Warning for Wyoming, Southern Erie, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties until 7am Saturday. Jennifer Stanonis tracking the storms for "Eyewitness News at Noon". Full Story »

Huge waves blasting to shore pushed by high winds continue to blast the waterfront in Buffalo. The wind actually lowered water levels at one end of a lake and increased them at the opposite end. Full Story »

Many travelers waited all day at the airport on Thursday trying to get a flight out. Heavy snow of up to 2 inches an hour and gusty winds grounded many planes leading to cancellations and delays. Full Story »

In a Senate sub-committee Hearing today in Washington, the man in charge of the Federal Aviation Administration testified about changes to Pilot training rules. Randy Babbitt says he does not agree with a plan to force new pilots to have 1,500 hours of training before they fly commercially. Full Story »

Not everyone is upset that the snow has finally landed in Western New York! Holiday Valley officially opened for ski and snowboarding season. Many Western New Yorkers traveled through white-out conditions, just to get to the slopes today. Click the link to watch the story. Full Story »

Even though a lot of people had an extra day off today, many did not spend it in the malls or restaurants. In East Aurora, business was slower than usual in the some of the Main Street stores, while employers dug out. And it was pretty easy to get around the McKinley Mall this morning. There were not a lot of shoppers braving the roads. Full Story »

Chris Cuomo to co-anchor "20/20"...Juju Chang becomes "GMA" News anchor. Watch "Good Morning America" weekdays from 7-9am on WKBW TV Channel 7 right after "Good Morning WNY" from 5-7am Full Story »

The announcement of Dottie Gallagher-Cohen made by Dr. Gary Praetzel, BNCVB Chairman and Dean of Niagara University's College of Hospitality and Tourism Management Full Story »

The NYS Thruway I-90 is closed from Dunkirk to the Pennsylvania line. The Ripley Central School is open for stranded motorists. Chief Photographer Scott MacDowell took this photo of motorists stranded overnight in their cars at Ripley. Full Story »

Police in Genesee County discovered an active methamphetamine producing lab in LeRoy, NY. Full Story »

White-out conditions and blowing snow made driving in the South Towns difficult. Full Story »

Buffalo City Honors High School ranked 90th on the list of America's Top 100 High Schools. Full Story »

The nasty weather has caused numerous problems for morning commuters. Full Story »

Several people hurt after a bus flips over on its side on the 90 West Near Clarence Full Story »

It's a sight rarely seen in Western New York, even during a nasty winter storm. Waves crashed over the Lake Erie Shore, some as high as 30 feet, as a major weather event moved into the region. Full Story »

This Eyewitness News picture by Chris Podosek shows how wind whipped Lake Erie has washed over the Black Rock Canal. Full Story »

Waves, some as high as six feet, are crashing along the shore increasing flooding concerns. Full Story »

There's a new Christmas tree in the Clarence home of Jennifer West this year. West couldn't bear to put up the one she decorated with her husband Ernie last year. Full Story »

At the City Mission, they rolled in the cots as winter weather rolls in, preparing for more people that need help, clothes, food, and more. "85 percent more people through our doors this year than last year at this time," said City Mission Executive Director Stuart Harper. Full Story »

The Not-For-Profit Olmsted Parks Conservancy is worried about the transition. Full Story »

The First Major Storm of the Winter Season has Wreaked Havoc Across the Country. Full Story »

Trees and power lines are down throughout the South Towns, and the worst is yet to come. Full Story »

Winter Weather has Folks Along the Waterfront Preparing for the Worst. A Smash and Grab Burglar may be Driving a Downtown Store out of Business. A New Speedway in Fort Erie Could Bring Many New Jobs. Full Story »