Cheryl Hagen
When You Don’t Feel Like Celebrating Mother’s Day
While Mother’s Day is a celebration for many, for some it’s a day of heartbreak and pain. Some mother’s have passed since last Mother’s Day, and there are sadly moms out there who have lost children. I can only imagine the heartache experienced on a day that is supposed to bring so much joy.
Drinking And Driving: How Do We Stop The Insanity? [VIDEOS]
A little more than a week ago, a 14-year-old Lancaster Middle School student was killed when he was struck by a vehicle on Lake Avenue driven by a man police say had been drinking. The fatal crash happened in the midst of the high profile local trial of another man accused in yet another fatal hit-and-run drunk driving crash. Two children gone, two families grieving. This is crazy. How do we st
Public Hearing On Raising Minimum Wage Set For Today
Whether you're for or against the idea of increasing New York State's minimum wage, you'll have the chance to voice your opinion today.
Cheryl’s Mother’s Day: These Are The Best Of Times
I'm one of the lucky ones. As I celebrate Mother's Day this Sunday, I have the piece of mind to know my children are healthy, happy, safe and sound. My mother is also still a major part of our lives. I would consider this part of my life "the best of times."
Tense Moments As Nik Wallenda Crosses Baltimore’s Inner Harbor [VIDEO]
Was it part of the act, or did daredevil Nik Wallenda really slip as he walked across Baltimore's Inner Harbor on Wednesday?
Kelly Clarkson’s “Stronger” Takes On New Meaning For Children With Cancer [VIDEOS]
What exactly was Kelly Clarkson singing about when she recorded the song "Stronger?" The lyrics "What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger" may apply to so many things in our lives. For kids with cancer at Seattle Children's Hospital, the song really hits home...
Has Your Spellcheck Ever Embarrassed You? [VIDEO]
The other day, I pulled up to school to pick Jenna up after lacrosse practice and texted her to let her know I was waiting. She texted back, "K vomit." How funny, I knew it was spellcheck!
Is Your Pizza Box Recyclable?
Western New Yorkers love pizza! We generally order from Ronny's Take Out in Lancaster a couple times a month. It's a quick easy dinner, with little mess, until it comes time to dispose of the pizza box. I am never quite sure whether to throw it in with the recyclables or the trash?
Honoring Officers Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice [VIDEO]
A ceremony this morning honors Buffalo area police officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. The tribute will recall the heroism and bravery of 45 Buffalo Police officers and One Tonawanda officer.
Buffalo Police Release Graphic Footage Of Hit-And-Run [VIDEO]
Buffalo Police have released a troubling video of a hit-and-run incident in the city last week. The footage was taken by a surveillance camera at the corner of Letchworth and Grant Streets early last Thursday morning.
Niagara Falls Medical Unit Honored For Work In Afghanistan [VIDEO]
A medical unit based out of the Niagara Falls Air Base has been honored for their service in Afghanistan. The 1982nd Forward Surgical Team is said to have been the busiest medical unit in Afghanistan last year with more than 200 surgeries. The unit dealt with soldiers and civilians who suffered traumatic injuries.
Funeral Services Today For Bryce Buchholz: A Note From Bryce’s Dad
Funeral Services will be held today for 14-year-old Bryce Buchholz. The Lancaster Middle School student was killed by a hit-and-run driver last Thursday night while riding his bicycle on Lake Avenue. Police believe the driver had been drinking. While Bryce's family mourns his loss, his father has left his friends a message.