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We've all watched pole vaulters compete at the Olympics but what about pole dancers?  The International Pole Sports Federation is pushing pole dancing as an Olympic sport by 2016.

Police and emergency crews are on the scene of an early morning house explosion at 4972 Chestnut Road in Wilson, N.Y., just west of Beebe Road, that killed one and sent four to area hospitals. We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.

Bill Draper -- husband of Shirley, the woman named as the displayer of the fake testicles lawn ornament in Tonawanda -- called this afternoon. The original reporting, he said, didn't give the full story, and he wants his and his wife's side told.

The Buffalo Italian Heritage Festival on Hertel Avenue is known for the the fine fragrance  of delicious Italian sausage or chicken wings permeating the air.  But as Erie County Sheriff's Deputies looked out for our safety they found one sniff that was amiss.

Shortly after 10:10 p.m. this evening, Nik Wallenda stepped on to a wire high above Niagara Falls and took the first steps of a journey he'd been preparing for for months.

At 10:10 p.m. this evening, Nik Wallenda will make his high-wire walk across Niagara Falls. We sent our digital team out to cover all the action, so check back for coverage throughout the day today as we track his progress and check out the crowds.

A 33-year-old woman identified by police as Jackie Wisniewski, who was employed as a hospital clerk, was shot multiple times and killed on the grounds of the Erie County Medical Center Wednesday morning, June 13, according to Buffalo police.

Thousands are expected to crowd downtown Niagara Falls throughout the day today and into this evening in anticipation for Nik Wallenda's high wire walk across the Falls tonight. Here are a few tips on traveling in the area today and where to park.

Daredevil Nik Wallenda takes on Niagara Falls tonight in front of a live TV audience. Eyes all over the world will be watching as the stuntman crosses the Falls from the U.S. to Canada via tightrope. Will you?