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The Sabres are division champions for the first time since 2010 after beating Chicago 5-1 Monday night. It caps off a remarkable worst-to-first story. WGR's Paul Hamilton recaps the season and looks ahead to the playoffs.

It's a great day for the City of Buffalo as tech company Ingram Micro moves its local operations downtown. The company's North America President Bill Brandel tells us what went into the decision to move more than 1,200 employees to the heart of the city.

Oil and gas prices started dropping this week following news that the US and Iran agreed to a two week ceasefire. Anyone hoping to see a quick drop in gas prices though may be disappointed. Patrick De Haan, head of Petroleum Analysis at Gas Buddy explains why.

The deadline to file your taxes is April 15th. Do you have everything in order? 'The Tax Lady' Esther Gulyas is here to make sure you do.

The City of Tonawanda is using a machine that recycles asphalt into material that can be used to fill potholes. It could be a game-changer for roads everywhere. Public Works Superintendent David Fronczak tells us how the machine works.

Artemis II’s lunar flyby, which lasted seven hours Monday, is the highlight so far of the nearly 10-day test flight that will end with a splashdown in the Pacific on Friday. The journey has been special to watch for Tim Collins of the Buffalo Astronomical Association.

Dyngus Day celebrations in Western New York don't begin and end in Buffalo's old Polonia neighborhoods. They've spread far across the area as more people look to get in on the fun. Matt Parish tells us about the changes to this year's parade.

"Unbelievable," said Buffalo School teacher Marc Bruno, to new information that a 17-year-old Buffalo student, who tried to bring an unloaded gun into School 197, on East Delavan Avenue this week, had been arrested just over two weeks ago on felony charges. Bruno tells us what changes he thinks need to be made.

Immigration attorney Rosanna Berardi says there likely won't be a criminal indictment in the death of blind refugee Nurul Amin Shah Alam, who was found dead in Buffalo in February after being dropped off at a closed Tim Hortons by Customs and Border Protection agents. Berardi has expert analysis on the case, and what the realistic outcomes are.

Gowanda may have been the hardest hit town as heavy rains, wind and hail slammed Western New York Tuesday. Gowanda Fire Chief Steve Raiport says it looked like "a drive-by shooting" hit homes and cars. He joined WBEN to describe the scene as the storm hit.

New poll numbers show New Yorkers would welcome new rules to require showing a photo ID in order to vote in elections. Republicans' SAVE Act would require US citizens to show proof of citizenship when registering to vote, as well as ID at the polls. Siena pollster Steve Greenberg tells us more about the numbers. Also, a shift in the race for governor.

Buffalo's Dyngus Day parade turns twenty this year. Two decades of celebrating Polish-American heritage in the Historic Polonia District on the day after Easter. Eddy Dobosiewicz, co-founder of Buffalo's Dyngus Day parade, tells us how the celebration has grown over the decades.

March 27th Susan and Brian discuss the Senate passing a Bill early on Friday to end the 42-days without pay for TSA Employees

Travel chaos continues at the nation's largest airports as TSA employees go unpaid because of a partial government shutdown. The shutdown may extend even further as Congress gets ready to go on Easter recess. Congressman Nick Langworthy tells us he isn't sure the Senate will approve funding before Friday's deadline.

Questionnaires for potential jurors in the federal death penalty trial of Payton Gendron will soon go out to 3,000 people. Former Erie County DA John Flynn walks us through the process of identifying jurors and bringing the total down from 3,000 names to 12.

There's new questions about Buffalo Public Schools financial situation after an email was sent to the district informing schools that extra spending is being put on hold as the district looks to lower its deficit. School Board Member Larry Scott tells us what the total deficit is and what steps the district is taking to resolve it.

Buffalo's North District Council Member Joe Golombek is the latest lawmaker in Buffalo to share his dissatisfaction with Mayor Sean Ryan's proposed 25% property tax increase. Golombek tells WBEN he was "outraged" at the number and would like to see it come down. How far can it realistically drop, though? Hear what the Council Member had to say.

The city of Buffalo is in a $109 million hole, and Mayor Sean Ryan is getting aggressive to get the city out of that hole. He's proposing a 25% property tax hike for Buffalo residents while his administration also begins collecting fines and fees that had been ignored. Mayor Ryan breaks down his plan for getting the city out of financial peril.

Travel is easy at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, but the same can't be said at bigger airports across the US. Staffing shortages brought on by a partial government shutdown, weather and the spring break travel rush are compounding issues. Elizabeth Carey from AAA Western and Central NY tells us what to look out for if you have a trip planned.

The Seneca Babcock Community Association will soon be closed after losing its nonprofit status. Now, families in Buffalo's Lovejoy District will be looking for a new place to send their kids to daycare, while seniors will search for a new community center and food provider. Bryan Bollman is the Lovejoy District's representative in Buffalo's Common Council. He shared his thoughts on the closure with WBEN.