Lockport News

The unemployment rate is down in Lockport but so is the number of jobs. In October, Lockport had a 9.1 percent unemployment rate, according to figures released Thursday by the state labor department.

A second potential suspect gave a statement to detectives Friday about this week's fatal hit-and-run crash.

Day three of Daryl Burton's trial for allegedly raping two women began with the judge declining a request that the allegations be split into separate trials.

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A 17-year-old is dead and Lockport Police say it may have been the result of a drug deal gone bad.

Defense attorney David E. Blackley, representing alleged rapist Daryl Burton, raised several questions during a cross examination of the prosecution's second witness - the victim - in day two of Burton's trial in Niagara County Court.

City police have taken two suspects custody and charged one of them today in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash Tuesday afternoon.

Lockport Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident Tuesday. Investigators say they received a 911 call reporting the accident.

The first Downtown Meltdown for United Way ends Saturday. When the contenders weigh in, who'll be the winner? As of last week, Mayor Michael Tucker was poised to be the biggest weight-loser for charity, but he's suddenly been pushed into second place.

Lockport police used a Taser on a city man while assisting U.S. Marshals on Friday in their attempt to serve a warrant.

Bradley Marble was appointed town prosecutor by the town board Friday. Marble, of Northledge Drive, will begin his new duties immediately.

A routine traffic stop by the Lockport Police turned into a drug bust Friday. Anthony E. Luke, 41, 178 Green St.

Niagara County's tentative 2010 budget includes no increase in the amount to be raised by taxes and is expected to result in decreases in property tax rates for home owners living in all but three municipalities.

Paroled sex offender James McKinney violated a half dozen terms of his controversial release last spring, according to Assistant state Attorney General Wendy Witing.

Police say half a dozen beer cans were found in the vehicle involved in Monday night's fatal car accident at the corner of Vine and Garden streets.

Lockport Community Television is planning to launch a radio station and intends to share an antenna with the Rapids Fire Company, the town Planning Board learned Tuesday.

At approximately 10:25 p.m. Monday, a Lockport Police Officer attempted to stop the driver of a 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix for a traffic violation near the corner of McCollum and Chesnut Streets in the city of Lockport.

The town board adopted a final 2010 budget with neutral tax impact Wednesday. The budget anticipates spending of $14 million on all town operations next year.

Gas prices in the Lockport area are up about a nickel to $2.84 this week, AAA said Tuesday.

Today you'll find our endorsements for the Town of Lockport races. Residents will choose a supervisor and two town board members.