McCarthy Ice Arena Opening Delayed Two Weeks; ‘Try Hockey for Free’ Moved to Sept. 27 The opening of the David McCarthy Memorial Ice Arena in Batavia will be delayed two weeks. Operating manager Matt ...

On Saturday evening, State Police released the names of the five people killed in Friday’s tragic tour bus rollover on the I-90 in Pembroke, Genesee County. The crash happened just after noon Friday ...

Joanne Beck with the Batavian reports, the City of Batavia Planning and Development Committee spent Tuesday night reviewing the environmental impacts of Bill Baskin’s proposal to rebuild his livestock ...

A Batavia man has been arrested following a disturbing incident reported earlier this week. According to the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, 55-year-old Jimmie J. Priestley of West Main Street Road ...

A 43-year-old Batavia man is facing multiple felony charges after a six-month investigation by the Genesee County Drug Task Force into the sale and distribution of crack cocaine. Marcos A. Torres was ...

Big Opening Night at Batavia Downs Batavia Downs kicked off its 2025 summer/fall live racing season Saturday with a strong showing—reporting a 29% increase in total betting handle compared to […] ...

Join WBTA for HOGS for PAWS at Dwyer Stadium on August 9th 10-2pm for a day of fun, raffles, paws, and so much more!

It’s peak bat season in Western New York, and the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments are urging residents to be alert — especially if a bat finds its way inside your home. While bats are ...

Mike Pettinella with Video News Service reports, there’s tension between the City of Batavia and the Harvester Center over the delayed demolition of Building 8, which partially collapsed back in May.

Joanne Beck with the Batavian reports, Batavia Downs is reporting record-breaking growth in 2025, with President and CEO Byron Brown delivering strong results on the goals he set just a year ago.

In Batavia, City Manager Rachael Tabelski is voicing strong opposition to a proposed cannabis drive-through dispensary at 230 West Main Street. While recreational cannabis is legal in New York, ...

There’s new activity at the long-stalled Ellicott Station project on Batavia’s Southside. After nearly two years of inactivity, property owner Samuel Savarino confirmed this week that work has resumed ...