What Is Happening In Western New York: Monday Edition

Here is a look at today's top trending stories in Western New York.

1-It is going to be a mild Monday with some scattered rain showers moving into the 716 later today. That rain will move in later this afternoon and could make for a wet and soggy commute home today from work and school. Today’s high could get near 50.

2- Don’t get used to this warmer weather. We have another cold front set to move into Western New York late tomorrow and into Wednesday morning. We will see temperatures drop into the low 30s and upper 20s starting on Thursday and heading into the weekend. We will struggle to break 30 on Sunday for the Bills' next home game.

3- The Buffalo Bills tied an NFL record in their 48-42 win over the Lions yesterday. It was the 8^th straight game the Bills offense scored 30 or more points and the 1^st time an NFL team has done that since 2013. Josh Allen also set two new NFL record by himself yesterday as well. Allen said the win was a team win and it was nice to see guys step up when called on (audio) The Bills are back home on Sunday when they host New England at Highmark Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1 pm.

4- It was back-to-back weekends for “Big Money” lottery winners in New York. Just one week after someone took home the grand prize Powerball jackpot, a one million dollar winning Mega Millions ticket was sold in NY from Friday’s drawing. That ticket matched all five numbers but missed out on the Megaball. You can see all the winning lottery numbers anytime using the station APP.

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5- Soon you will see a very famous and handsome face in the Northtowns a lot more often. Clarence native and Hollywood star Chad Michael Murray announced he recently bought a home in Western New York and is planning on moving back full-time with his wife and kids. Murray left the 716 back in 1999 to become a model and Hollywood actor and found fame playing the role of Lucas Scott in the TV show “One Tree Hill”

6- Even though Peek Peeping for the Geminid Meteor Shower ended this weekend you could still see plenty of meteors in the sky this week in WNY. The meteor shower, which is the largest of the year continues through December 20^th. The best viewing to see meteors is to look away from the moon.

7- The largest craft beer festival in New York State returns to Buffalo in 2025. Buffalo on Tap is coming back on Saturday, February 8^th at the Buffalo Convention Center. There will be over 150 beers, ciders, seltzers, and more. It is all presented by Consumer Beverages, ECMC, Transitowne Ram, Buffalo Gift Emporium, Buffalo-Local, and Buffalo Brew Pub and part of the proceeds benefit WNY Heros. Get your tickets right now at buffaloontap.com

8- This week you can get another amazing “We Are Buffalo” deal. You can get a $50 gift card for only $25 to Bocce Club Pizza. They have been a Buffalo tradition since 1946 and offer pizza, wings, and subs at three locations in Western New York.   This deal will sell fast, get yours Friday at 9 am, just click the “We Are Buffalo” deal button on our station’s app.