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New storm nears Buffalo area, will add to six-foot snow total
A snowstorm that could drop two to three feet of snow is on its way toward the Buffalo, New York area -- which already has as much as six feet of snow on the ground from a ferocious lake-effect storm.
New storm nears Buffalo area, will add to six-foot snow total
A snowstorm that could drop two to three feet of snow is on its way toward the Buffalo, New York area -- which already has as much as six feet of snow on the ground from a ferocious lake-effect storm.
President Obama to announce immigration plans Thursday
People familiar with White House planning say President Barack Obama will announce on Thursday executive action on immigration that will sidestep Congress and shield potentially millions of immigrants illegally in the United States from deportation.
President Obama to announce immigration plans Thursday
People familiar with White House planning say President Barack Obama will announce on Thursday executive action on immigration that will sidestep Congress and shield potentially millions of immigrants illegally in the United States from deportation.
Thanksgiving feast shopping tips
Thanksgiving is coming up, which means it's time to start thinking about making that shopping list.
Thanksgiving feast shopping tips
Thanksgiving is coming up, which means it's time to start thinking about making that shopping list.
Police: Man crawled into sunken car, saved baby
Police say a passer-by helped save an infant in Maine when he crawled into a car that was upside-down in water, used a knife to cut the straps off the car seat and pulled her out.
UPDATE: Fire at La Crosse fuels plant extinguished
Firefighters in La Crosse have contained a blaze that erupted from an explosion at a fuels plant.
Black Friday holiday shopping hours
Newsline 9 has put together a list of store hours for holiday shopping on Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
Firefighters battle fuels plant fire in La Crosse
Firefighters in western Wisconsin are battling a blaze that followed an explosion at a fuels plant.
Living for today, not saving for tomorrow
We all worry about a lot of things financially, like credit card bills and other debts we have to pay down, but a new survey says Americans are not prioritizing one of the most important things – saving for a rainy day.
Daughter graduated from FDNY Academy 13 years after dad died on 9/11
The daughter of a New York City firefighter who was killed on 9/11 graduated today from the Fire Academy, carrying on a family tradition.
Light snow, cooler temperatures
Breezy and still cold Wednesday afternoon and Thursday. Quiet Friday. Cloudy and milder this weekend but some freezing drizzle and light rain possible at times.
Light snow, cooler temperatures
Breezy and still cold Wednesday afternoon and Thursday. Quiet Friday. Cloudy and milder this weekend but some freezing drizzle and light rain possible at times.
SPECIAL REPORT: Where the Locals Eat, Thursday at 10
Where the Locals Eat is making a comeback with a Newsline 9 duo at the wheel.
Current Forecast
Some light snow likely late Tuesday night into Wednesday. Breezy and still cold Wednesday afternoon and Thursday. Quiet Friday. Cloudy and milder this weekend but some freezing drizzle and light rain possible at times.
Current Forecast
Some light snow likely late Tuesday night into Wednesday. Breezy and still cold Wednesday afternoon and Thursday. Quiet Friday. Cloudy and milder this weekend but some freezing drizzle and light rain possible at times.
Millions of bacteria in every kiss
(CNN) According to a new study published in the medical journal "Microbiome," a ten second French kiss can transfer as many as 80 million bacteria to the other person.
Outdoors with Lauren: Preparing for Gun Deer Season
Opening Day for gun deer season is this Saturday November 22nd. The DNR would like to remind hunters to be prepared before opening day arrives.
Outdoors with Lauren: Preparing for Gun Deer Season
Opening Day for gun deer season is this Saturday November 22nd. The DNR would like to remind hunters to be prepared before opening day arrives.