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Clarence Among Six Budgets in WNY Rejected By Voters



The three highest tax hikes proposed by Niagara County districts- Niagara Wheatfield, Lewiston-Porter, and Wilson--  were all turned down, along with budgets in  Clarence & Alden in Erie County, and Bemus Point in Chautauqua County.
Training Kicks In

EMS Week in Erie County; Crews Prepare for Disasters


Cheektowaga, NY (WBEN) This is the week first responders receive recogniion for their work, whether routine like first aid, or a disaster like the tornado in Oklahoma. It's EMS Week in Erie County.

 
Perspective

The Tornado: Through the Eyes of a Photographer


"Some looked dazed.  Some cried.  Others seemed terrified.  But they were alive."
Teacher Inv.

Police Investigate Allegations Against Ken-Ton Teacher


Tonawanda, NY (WBEN) Town of Tonawanda Police say they've been working with the Kenton School District and the Erie County DA's office regarding allegations of criminal acts by a teacher.

EF-5

Oklahoma Twister a Top-of-the-Scale EF-5


MOORE, Okla. (AP) - The National Weather Service says the tornado that hit Moore, Okla., was a top-of-the-scale EF-5 twister with winds of at least 200 mph.

More Victims?

FBI Seeks More Victims of Alleged Sex Offender


Buffalo, NY (WBEN) The FBI's Child Exploitation Task Force is looking for your help in determining if a truck driver from Stanley, NY has attempted to or has had other contact with children.

Aftermath

Okla. Governor: We Will Rebuild After Tornado


MOORE, Okla. (AP) - Gov. Mary Fallin says an Oklahoma suburb that was devastated by a deadly tornado will be rebuilt.

Budget Voting

School District Voting Today


Locally the proposed budgets being put before voters ange from Clarence Schools proposing a 9.08 percent tax increase or Orleans County's Kendall cutting the tax rate by almost 20 percent
Pictures

PICTURES: Children Rescued From Tornado Torn Schools


The tornadoes hit at least two Oklahoma City area elementary schools.  Here's some pictures from the Associated Press, while rescuers search for children who may still be trapped in Moore Oklahoma and across that region.

 
Lake Advice

Lake Levels Lower, Water Temperature Cool


Buffalo, NY (WBEN) With temperatures in the 80s, one would not be blamed for thinking about a cruise along Lake Erie on his sailboat. But the Coast Guard says still be careful.

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