The City of Batavia Police Department reports that Catherine Chudoba, a 35-year-old vulnerable adult who had been reported missing earlier this week, has been safely located. Chudoba was last seen in ...

A Oakfield man is facing a long list of charges following a late-night police pursuit over the weekend. Walter B. Hale Jr., 47, of Oakfield, was arrested just before 2 a.m. on May 24 after a traffic ...

City of Batavia Police will honor the memory of those who have served our community and have passed away, at their annual Flag Commemoration Ceremony. The ceremony will take place Monday at 1:00 at ...

Eight local high school students have graduated from the Genesee County Youth Bureau’s Youth Lead Program, an eight-month leadership initiative that wrapped up on Wednesday, May 14th. The program ...

The Oakfield-Alabama Central School District’s proposed 2025–2026 budget has been rejected by voters. The $25.5 million spending plan, which represented a 2.13% increase over the current budget, ...

WBTA is the only radio station directly serving Genesee County offering News, Weather, Local Sports, Radio Auctions, Obituaries, and Local Personalities. WBTA FCC Public File : ...

Two economic development projects under review in Genesee County could bring in nearly $5.8 million in community benefits. The Genesee County Economic Development Center board meets today to consider ...

Six Flags Darien Lake, the Coaster Capital of New York, is gearing up for a thrill-packed 2025 season beginning with Opening Day on May 16. A major highlight this year is the return of the Mind Eraser ...

Twenty-four local youth were honored Tuesday night at the 29th Annual Genesee County Youth Recognition Banquet, held at Terry Hills Restaurant in Batavia. Hosted by the Genesee County Youth Board and ...

A big honor for a Genesee Community College student—Emma Sternberg has been named a recipient of the 47th Annual Tom Hope Memorial Media Scholar Award. Presented by the Rochester Association for Film ...

An arrest has been made following a house fire Monday Morning on Union Street in LeRoy. Police and emergency crews responded to a multi-family apartment fire with heavy smoke and flames on the second ...