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Erika Shields will be Buffalo's first female police commissioner after the Common Council voted 5-4 to confirm her appointment Tuesday. University District Councilmember Rasheed Wyatt is one of five on the Council that voted in favor of Shields. He told us more about his decision.

Disaster was narrowly avoided Saturday in the nation's capital after an attempted mass shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Dave Levinthal, Senior Editor for NOTUS, says it's business as usual for the administration as government duties resume.

Cole Allen, the suspected shooter at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner, will be arraigned Monday. He was staying at the Washington Hilton as a guest, sneaking down to the hotel's ballroom before being caught by security. Could anything else have been done to prevent the close call? Security consultant and retired Buffalo Police Captain Jeff Rinaldo has expert analysis.

One of North America's greatest tourist attractions is open for the season as Maid of the Mist welcomed its first passengers this morning. Captain Joe Curtis tells us what's new and how America's 250th birthday ties into this season's festivities.

It's NFL Draft Day! Also happening, Game 3 between the Sabres and Bruins in Boston. WGR's Bills beat reporter, Sal Capaccio, tells us what he expects from the Bills tonight.

Today Lucas fills in for Susan Rose as he and Brian discuss Game 2 of the Buffalo Sabres NHL Playoffs as the series shifts over to Boston for Games 3 and 4.

What do the Sabres need to change if they want to take a 2-0 series lead over the Boston Bruins Tuesday? Not much, says WGR's Brian Koziol, Sabres gameday host. He has a preview of tonight's game.

Today Lucas fills in for Susan while he and Brian discuss Game 1 of the NHL Playoffs for the Sabres, and the excitement for them to be back

Days after Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan released his first proposed city budget, it's not just the 25.8% tax increase that's getting attention from Council members. Deep in the budget is a policy provision that is raising questions. Councilwoman Zeneta Everhart tells us about it, and how it would take power away from the Council.

National Weather Service meteorologist Phillip Pandolfo has the forecast.

The tax filing deadline for most of us is today, April 15. 'The Tax Lady' Esther Gulyas tells us her office is swamped as people try to file at the last minute. She has tips if you're one of those late filers.

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.