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Collision with Utility Pole Reported on E Main St in Bradford
A motor vehicle accident was reported in the 600 block of East Main Street near Hamlin Bank and Trust around 2:45 this afternoon. The vehicle struck a utility pole as traffic was being directed due to...
11h ago

OGH April 2026 Star Award Winner
Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, are proud to announce the winner of the 2026 April Star Award. This month's recipient was Melissa G...
13h ago

Randolph Man Arrested on Drug Charges in Salamanca
A Randolph man was arrested after an incident in Salamanca on Sunday afternoon. New York State Police charged 37-year-old Cory A. Foster with possession of a controlled substance and possession of dru...
14h ago

Olean Teen Charged with DWI Early Sunday Morning
An Olean teenager was charged with driving while intoxicated on Hastings Road early Sunday morning. New York State Police charged the 17-year-old with DWI, Aggravated DWI with a BAC of .18%, reckless ...
14h ago

Wellsville Woman Charged with Arson Saturday
A Wellsville woman was charged in an arson case early Saturday morning. New York State Police charged 28-year-old Shelby T. Watson with felony arson for reckless damage, felony burglary for illegal en...
14h ago

Olean Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Meth Charge
An Olean man has pled guilty to a federal methamphetamine charge Thursday. 23-year-old Isaiah Josiah Dre Riley pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute five grams or more of methamphetam...
17h ago

Two Olean Residents Arrested on Drug Charges After Great Valley Traffic Stop
Two Olean residents were arrested on drug charges early Saturday morning after a traffic stop on Interstate 86 in Seneca Nation Territory in Great Valley. Deputies of the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's ...
17h ago

Olean Man Charged with Purposely Crashing Two Vehicles
An Olean man was charged Thursday with allegedly crashing two vehicles he wasn't allowed to drive. Deputies of the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Department charged 39-year-old Sean A. Tucker with two c...
17h ago
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US News
Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war
23 hours ago
Midwest soybean farmers are facing an array of compounding issues
A 5.7 earthquake jolts rural Nevada near Carson City, causing some damage
24 minutes ago
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake has struck a rural part of Nevada east of the state’s capital of Carson City
As AI use increases at work, many employees still choose not to use it: Gallup poll
Apr 13, 2026
A new Gallup poll finds that more American workers are experimenting with artificial intelligence in their jobs, but there is a cohort of employees who remain skeptical
Monster typhoon in the Pacific Ocean is bearing down on group of remote US islands
4 hours ago
A super typhoon with dangerous winds is taking aim at several remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean
Election loss for Hungarian PM Orbán has ripple effects for Trump, US conservatives
Apr 13, 2026
The big election over the weekend was in a small European country nearly half a world away from Washington, but the defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has significant reverberations in the United States
Trump administration agrees to keep flying Pride flag at Stonewall monument in NYC
14 hours ago
The Trump administration has agreed to keep flying a rainbow Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument, reversing course after removing the banner in February
Man running for Florida governor accused of battery in domestic altercation
Apr 13, 2026
A man running for Florida governor has been arrested on charges he battered two older people in a home
Bodycam video contradicts police's earlier account in fatal shooting of 17-year-old
7 hours ago
Body camera video released Monday shows a St. Louis police officer shoot a 17-year-old in the back of the head as he fled, contradicting an earlier police statement that the teen pointed a gun at officers
Wall Street slides, oil prices again over $100 a barrel as US and Iran trade threats over ports
19 hours ago
Oil prices are up over $100 per barrel again and Wall Street appears to be following global markets lower as the U.S. military prepared to blockade traffic to and from Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz, where most shipping has been stalled by Iran...
Ex-Army contractor, accused of leaking classified information, to be released to home detention
11 hours ago
A judge says an Army veteran accused of leaking classified information about an elite commando unit will be released while awaiting a possible trial
Strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5, leave 1 survivor in eastern Pacific, US military says
19 hours ago
The U.S. military says it blew up two boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean
Dozens arrested as protesters demand Schumer and Gillibrand block sale of bombs to Israel
11 hours ago
Dozens of protesters were arrested at a demonstration urging Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand to block the sale of U.S. bombs to Israel
At 100 days rally, Mamdani celebrates and charts a course toward city-run grocery stores
Apr 13, 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani rallied to celebrate 100 days in office, boosting his early accomplishments and charting future goals as he pledged to lead with a relentless focus on the city’s working-class
Rainfall across Northern Michigan heightens concerns of river flooding, dam overflows
15 hours ago
Crews were working to restore power to a closed hydroelectric station in northern Michigan as heavy rain threatens to cause a dam to overflow
Camp Mystic official says he didn't see flood warnings issued day before storm hit
10 hours ago
The director of the Texas summer camp where 27 campers and counselors were killed by a devastating flood in 2025 said he did not see early federal and state warnings sent the day before the storm hit and that staff had no meetings about the pending danger
Race for California governor moves on after dramatic downfall of Rep. Eric Swalwell
3 hours ago
After the dramatic downfall of Democratic U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, the race for California governor is moving on
Bodies of 2 workers found days after partial collapse at parking garage
18 hours ago
Authorities say the bodies of two workers trapped when a stairwell roof collapsed at a parking garage under construction in Philadelphia have been found
The church where MLK gave his final speech is getting a $1.2 million renovation
Apr 13, 2026
The church where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his final speech is getting upgraded with a $1.2 million federal grant
Allies yank support for Swalwell's California governor run after sexual assault allegations
Apr 11, 2026
Prominent supporters of California Rep. Eric Swalwell's bid for governor are withdrawing their support in a stunning political reversal
Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Mega Millions
Apr 11, 2026
The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 03-18-36-42-49, Mega Ball: 6, Megaplier:
Pakistan calls on Iran and US to keep the ceasefire after talks end without agreement
Apr 12, 2026
Pakistan calls on Iran and US to keep the ceasefire after talks end without agreement
Tribal gas stations offer a reprieve from high prices during Iran war
Apr 11, 2026
Gas prices are still rising due to the Iran war but drivers are saving by fueling up at tribally owned gas stations
The Latest: US military says it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks end
Apr 13, 2026
President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy will swiftly begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement
Workers at major Colorado meatpacking plan win wage increases in deal with JBS USA
19 hours ago
Workers at the Swift Beef Co. plant in Greeley, Colorado, have reached a deal with plant owner JBS USA
Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Powerball
Apr 12, 2026
The winning numbers in Saturday evening’s drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 06-47-49-53-60, Powerball: 6
World News
Sánchez returns to China as Spain seeks deeper ties amid Iran war tensions
19 hours ago
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is in China again this week where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping
An underwater bus in Havana becomes the ride that matters during Cuba's fuel crisis
14 hours ago
In Havana, a special underwater bus has become essential as Cuba faces its worst energy crisis in decades
Haiti arrests 5 police officers and 2 other suspects over deadly fortress stampede
8 hours ago
Authorities in Haiti have arrested seven suspects, including five police officers, after a fatal stampede killed at least 25 people at a historic mountaintop fortress over the weekend
Former Brazilian intelligence chief was arrested by ICE, senator says
7 hours ago
A Brazilian senator said on Monday that the country’s former intelligence agency chief Alexandre Ramagem was arrested by ICE and is pleading for him to get political asylum in the United States
Philippine President Marcos debunks health rumors with jumping jacks
35 minutes ago
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has dismissed rumors about his health by doing jumping jacks and jogging outside his office
Iran war's global energy crisis sharpens China’s advantage in clean tech
19 hours ago
The war in Iran is sharpening China’s advantage in promoting a renewable energy future, as oil disruptions expose the fragility of fossil fuel systems
Uganda debuts mobile court for man accused of killing 4 kids
21 hours ago
The trial of a Ugandan man accused of killing four children began on Monday in a tent not far from where the crime was committed, after the president ordered a “mobile court” session that could be witnessed by many locals
Afghanistan's capital is in the grip of a water crisis
10 minutes ago
Nestled in a high-altitude valley in Afghanistan's Hindu Kush mountain range, Kabul is rapidly running out of water
Magyar wants to take over as prime minister as early as May 5
18 hours ago
Péter Magyar has called on Hungary’s president to convene parliament to form a new government quickly
UK report lays bare 'catastrophic' missed chances before stabbings at girls' dance class
16 hours ago
An inquiry has found that a mass killing by a British teenager in 2024 could have been prevented if his parents and state agencies had acted on his violence fixation
Senegal has first conviction under law toughening punishment for homosexual acts
14 hours ago
A court in Senegal has issued the first conviction under a new law increasing punishment for homosexuality
Xi and Sánchez say China and Spain should help safeguard multilateralism
13 minutes ago
The leaders of China and Spain on Tuesday have pledged to strengthen their relations and work to safeguard multilateralism at a time when the world is being impacted by various conflicts, including the recent war in Iran
Suspected militants kill police officer assigned to guard polio team
20 hours ago
Suspected militants have opened fire on a vehicle carrying police officers assigned to protect polio workers in northwestern Pakistan, killing one of them and wounding four others
Hungary's election winner Magyar seeks to be sworn in as prime minister as early as May 5
18 hours ago
Hungary's election winner Magyar seeks to be sworn in as prime minister as early as May 5
Bahamas police release Michigan man questioned after his wife disappeared from the couple’s boat
21 minutes ago
Police in the Bahamas have released a Michigan man who said his wife disappeared after falling overboard from a small boat in waters off the island nation
Canadian PM Carney is on the verge of a majority government in a special election
3 hours ago
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a majority government, allowing his Liberals to pass legislation without the support of opposition parties
Antisemitic attacks in 2025 led to highest number of deaths in decades, study finds
20 hours ago
A new study says that 2025 saw the highest number of deaths from antisemitic attacks in over 30 years around the world
Pope making first papal visit to Algeria to launch Africa trip, honor St. Augustine
3 hours ago
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Algeria for a first-ever papal visit, calling for peace amid the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran
Happy 69th birthday to Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity
18 hours ago
Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity, has celebrated her 69th birthday
Outcome of Peruvian presidential election unknown after voting stretches into a second day
4 hours ago
Peruvians still don't know the outcome of Sunday's presidential election after a ballot delivery issue forced authorities to extend voting by a day
North Korean leader supervises missile tests from his naval destroyer
7 hours ago
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised more missile tests from his prized new warship over the weekend, state media said Tuesday, as he pledged to boost the navy’s operational capabilities with his growing collection of nuclear-capable weapons
China Evergrande founder pleads guilty to charges including fraud and bribery
55 minutes ago
China Evergrande's founder has pleaded guilty to charges including illegal absorption of public deposits, fraud and corporate bribery
Pope Leo XIV in Algeria to walk in footsteps of his spiritual father, St. Augustine
21 minutes ago
Pope Leo XIV is following in the footsteps of his spiritual father, St. Augustine
Russian strikes on Odesa kill 2 ahead of Orthodox Easter ceasefire
Apr 11, 2026
Russian drone strikes killed at least two people and wounded two others in the Ukrainian city of Odesa overnight Saturday, hitting a residential area
British authorities charge alleged boat pilot in deaths of 4 migrants in the English Channel
Apr 11, 2026
Authorities have charged a Sudanese man under a new British immigration law for allegedly piloting a boat linked to the deaths of four migrants in the English Channel
Technology
As AI use increases at work, many employees still choose not to use it: Gallup poll
Apr 13, 2026
A new Gallup poll finds that more American workers are experimenting with artificial intelligence in their jobs, but there is a cohort of employees who remain skeptical
Humanoid robots show off their language and boxing skills in Hong Kong
18 hours ago
A humanoid robot called X2 Ultra from China's leading humanoid robot manufacturer AGIBOT has been impressing visitors in Hong Kong
Aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington faces a House vote
24 minutes ago
An aviation safety bill seeking to address lessons learned from last year’s midair collision of a jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., is up for a vote Tuesday
China’s state media turns to social media and AI to tell its story — and often mock the US
Apr 11, 2026
The messaging from China’s Communist government may once have been rigid, but not anymore
NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby
Apr 12, 2026
With NASA's lunar comeback a galactic-sized smash, the space agency already has the next Artemis flight in its sights
Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip
Apr 12, 2026
Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts are back home and feted to a thunderous welcome
Officer improperly canceled visa of Harvard scholar charged with frog embryo smuggling, judge rules
Apr 09, 2026
A U.S. judge says a customs officer improperly canceled the visa of a Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos in the U.S. In a ruling Tuesday, the judge said Customs and Border Protection officers ha...
Artemis II's grand moon finale is almost here with a Pacific splashdown to cap NASA's lunar comeback
Apr 10, 2026
The Artemis II astronauts are on track for a splashdown in the Pacific to close out humanity's first voyage to the moon in more than half a century
From 'BuddhaBot' to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is here
Apr 10, 2026
The faith-based AI market is expanding, with tools for various religions
March smashes record as most abnormally hot month for continental US: Meteorologists
Apr 09, 2026
March has been the hottest month on record for the continental United States in 132 years, according to federal weather data
Volunteers turn a fan's recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure trove
Apr 08, 2026
In 1989, an up-and-coming rock band from Washington called Nirvana played in Chicago for the first time at a club called Dreamerz
Coachella looks like fun and glamour for influencers. Behind the scenes, they fiercely strategize
Apr 10, 2026
Social media content that comes out of the sprawling Coachella music festival often looks spontaneous and fun, but many content creators engage in intense levels of planning and strategy weeks or even months in advance
Russia's internet crackdown leads to a spring of growing discontent
Apr 09, 2026
Anger and frustration is growing in Russia over government restrictions on the internet that have disrupted daily life, hurt businesses and brought condemnation from both Kremlin critics and supporters alike
The world's oldest octopus fossil isn't an octopus after all, scientists say
Apr 10, 2026
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative
Turkey’s parliament debates a bill to restrict access to social media for children under 15
Apr 07, 2026
Turkish lawmakers have kicked off a debate on a draft law package that includes restricting access to social media platforms for children under 15
States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Data centers are to blame
Apr 09, 2026
Nevada's largest utility company says it may not meet its 2030 clean energy goals due to the demands from data centers
Finland's plan to bury spent nuclear waste carries risk to future generations
Apr 09, 2026
The world-first facility for permanently disposing spent nuclear fuel is set to begin operations in Finland after decades of construction
Appeals court rebuffs Anthropic in latest round of its AI battle with the Trump administration
Apr 09, 2026
A federal appeals court on Wednesday refused to block the Pentagon from blacklisting artificial intelligence laboratory Anthropic in a decision that differed from the conclusions reached in another judge’s ruling on the same issues
NASA launches four astronauts to the moon on humanity's first lunar voyage in 53 years
Apr 02, 2026
NASA launches four astronauts to the moon on humanity's first lunar voyage in 53 years
CDC pauses dozens of types of lab testing during evaluation and in wake of downsizing
Apr 02, 2026
The federal government’s disease-tracking agency has paused its diagnostic testing for rabies, monkeypox and a number of other infectious diseases
Why 'unretired' seniors are picking up gig work to pay the bills
Apr 02, 2026
A growing number of Americans have “unretired” in recent years
Brazilian banks to verify satellite deforestation data for rural credit
Apr 01, 2026
Brazilian banks are now required to verify satellite deforestation data before approving rural credit
NASA is shooting for the moon. A guide to the Artemis II mission
Apr 01, 2026
It's humanity's first flight to the moon since 1972
Apollo vs. Artemis: What to know about NASA's return to the moon
Mar 29, 2026
NASA's Apollo moonshots are a tough act to follow, even after all this time
Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube aren't fully complying with child account ban, Australia says
Apr 01, 2026
Australia is considering bringing court action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube after alleging they are not doing enough to keep Australian children younger than 16 off their platforms
Entertainment
Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility weeks after her arrest on suspicion of DUI
20 hours ago
Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility
Iraqi women mourn Sajida Obaid, a singer who gave them a taste of freedom
19 hours ago
Seven days after the death of iconic Iraqi singer Sajida Obaid, women gather at her family home in Irbil to mourn
Harvey Weinstein is going on trial again in a New York rape case
21 minutes ago
Harvey Weinstein is going on trial again on a rape charge in New York City, after years of #MeToo infamy, legal peril and prison
Tom Holland says new 'Spider-Man' is the most emotional, most mature, yet
21 minutes ago
Tom Holland’s Peter Parker is dealing with the fallout of making his friends forget his identity in the new “Spider-Man” movie
Kim Kardashian makes her Broadway producing debut with the criminal justice play 'The Fear of 13'
10 hours ago
Kim Kardashian is adding Broadway producer to her resume
Hollywood heavyweights voice opposition to Paramount-Warner merger in open letter
17 hours ago
More than a thousand movie stars, writers, directors and other Hollywood professionals announced their “unequivocal opposition” to the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros
Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia for a low-key, privately funded visit
3 hours ago
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have begun their first Australian visit since their official royal tour in 2018
Whoopi Goldberg launches WhoopInk, a Blackstone Publishing imprint
14 hours ago
Whoopi Goldberg has launched a publishing imprint called WhoopInk
Sid Krofft, 'H.R. Pufnstuf' creator and children's TV visionary, dies at 96
10 hours ago
Sid Krofft has died at age 96
Golf brands race to cash in on Masters week style with Augusta-inspired drops, minus the iconic logo
Apr 11, 2026
The Masters has become a fashion showcase for the golf world over the past few years, with apparel companies unveiling Masters-inspired collections that they hope will resonate with fans
Winners of the 2026 Olivier Awards celebrating work on the London stage
Apr 13, 2026
The Olivier Awards have recognized top achievements in London theater, opera, and dance for 2026."
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ rockets to $629 million worldwide at the box office
19 hours ago
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” is dominating the box office in its second weekend
Paddington stage musical wins big with 7 trophies at London's Olivier Awards
Apr 13, 2026
"Paddington The Musical” has won big at London's Olivier Awards, winning seven trophies including best new musical
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers appeal his conviction with First Amendment argument
Apr 09, 2026
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers are poised to try to persuade federal appeals court judges that the hip-hop mogul was treated unfairly at a trial last year that sent him to prison on prostitution-related charges
Michigan's win over UConn averages 18.3 million for most-watched NCAA men's final since 2019
Apr 09, 2026
Michigan’s 69-63 victory over Connecticut on Monday night averaged 18.3 million viewers on TBS, TNT, truTV and HBO Max, making it the most-watched men’s NCAA Tournament final since 2019
Movie Review: Halle Bailey seeks romance in the hills in frothy ‘You, Me & Tuscany’
Apr 09, 2026
Halle Bailey is an aspiring New York chef who gave up culinary school to care for her mother
Lil Nas X enters a mental health program intended to lead to dropped charges of attacking police
Apr 07, 2026
A judge has allowed Lil Nas X to enter a mental health diversion program that could lead to the dismissal of charges against him
Clicks and clacks, rhythms and beats: The tap shoe
Apr 07, 2026
You’ll never say you didn’t hear them coming: tap shoes, where plates are added to the soles allowing the wearer to make music with each step
Oscars set dates for 99th and 100th broadcast, before move to YouTube
Apr 08, 2026
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has set dates for its final two Oscars on ABC
'Malcolm in the Middle' returns after 20 years with questions of legacy and its trademark craziness
Apr 08, 2026
Hulu has revived “Malcolm in the Middle” with a four-part series subtitled “Life’s Still Unfair.”
Miniature art transforms an alley into a surrealist wonderland at 'Mississippi's Tiniest Museum'
Apr 09, 2026
The miniature art installations at what’s known as “Mississippi’s Tiniest Museum” have transformed an alley into a major community hub and tourist destination
Films by Almodovar, Pawlikowski and Hamaguchi lead an auteur-heavy Cannes Film Festival lineup
Apr 09, 2026
New films by Polish filmmaker Paweł Pawlikowski, Japanese writer-director Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Spain’s Pedro Almodovar will premiere at the 79th Cannes Film Festival next month
Prince Harry sued by charity he set up in Africa to honor late mother Princess Diana
Apr 10, 2026
Prince Harry is being sued for defamation by Sentebale, an African charity he co-founded in honor of Princess Diana
Judge orders rapper Pooh Shiesty to remain in custody in case involving rapper Gucci Mane's label
Apr 09, 2026
A federal judge ordered rapper Pooh Shiesty to remain in custody after he and eight others were accused of kidnapping three music industry professionals and robbing them at gunpoint in Texas during a contract dispute involving rapper Gucci Mane’s recor...
What's in a name? It's succession, legacy and celebration in Japan's Kabuki theater
Apr 10, 2026
Handing down a name over generations is a central part of the Japanese traditional theater art of Kabuki, and that ceremony gets celebrated at theaters and special events every few years


