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Fighting continues in the Middle East for a second week as oil and gas prices soar across the US. Depending on how long the war goes we may see other everyday necessities impacted. CBS' Jill Schlesinger takes a look ahead.

A harsh winter took its toll on WNY's gardens, lawns, shrubs and trees, but changing weather means it's time to bring your pride and joy back to life. Chris Zeis from Russell's Tree & Shrub Farm has tips for restoring your hard work as spring approaches.

Natural gas prices as a whole remain steady in the U.S. as costs jump across the globe due to fighting in the Middle East. Why are New Yorkers sill paying some of the highest energy prices in the nation, then? NOCO President & COO Michael Casciano tells us.

New polling from Siena College shows Governor Hochul's lead on GOP challenger Bruce Blakeman is shrinking, but by how much? Also, respondents give interesting, bipartisan replies when given unattributed quotes. Pollster Steve Greenberg tells us more.

There's no telling how long fighting in the Middle East will last, though gas prices rising is almost certain. Patrick De Haan, oil price analyst at GasBuddy, breaks down when Western New Yorkers can expect to see prices at the pump go up. Also, why are gas prices so volatile in the first place? De Haan has answers.

The U.S. and Israel launched devastating attacks against Iran over the weekend that killed Iran's Supreme Leader and wiped out military infrastructure. Medal of Honor recipient David Bellavia reacts to the strikes and says it's a show of US military superiority over its enemies.

Rosanna Berardi is an immigration attorney at Berardi Immigration Law. She joined WBEN Friday to give her expertise on the case, which has drawn widespread backlash locally and nationally.

Downtown Buffalo's Market Arcade Cinemas closed on New Year's Eve, but just two months later new owners are bringing the theater back to life. Joe Masher is Owner of Scene One Entertainment. He tells us about some exciting plans for the theater once its doors re-open.

After a three week Olympic pause, the Buffalo Sabres are back on the ice tonight as they take on the New Jersey Devils. Brian Koziol, pre- and post-game host on WGR550, catches us up on the top storylines surrounding the team as the homestretch of the season begins.

There's been few new leads in the search for Nancy Guthrie, who's been missing for nearly a month. The Guthrie family is now offering a $1 million reward. Is it too late though? Former Buffalo FBI agent Peter Ahearn tells us what he thinks.

A powerful snowstorm is slamming parts of the northeast Monday, including New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.. Many flights from Buffalo to those cities have either been delayed or canceled and a domino effect is expected. There's also unrest in Mexico following the killing of a cartel leader that is interrupting travel. Elizabeth Carey from AAA of Western & Central New York tells us...

The City of Buffalo received $1 million that will go towards its lead pipe replacement project. How far will that million go? Also, Gov. Hochul puts $40 million for Buffalo in the state budget. Fillmore District Councilman Mitch Nowakowski answers our questions.

If you're hoping for a bigger return on your taxes this year you might be in luck. We checked in with 'The Tax Lady' Esther Gulyas to learn more about what returns are looking like across the country and what new laws could mean for your refund.

Facing a tight schedule this Ash Wednesday? Calvary Episcopal Church in the Village of Williamsville has a creative solution with Ashes to Go. Father Robert Harvey tells us about the reaction over the last 10 years from visitors and how he's encouraging people to put things in perspective during Lent.

Today Susan discusses the dense fog advisory that was posted for all of Western New York while also talking about the Guthrie case with former FBI agent Holly Hubert.

Today Susan goes over the Buffalo Police officer who was arrested in connection of shooting his wife and goes over the changes for the point system regarding your license.

NYS Attorney General Letitia James has ordered Buffalo Public Schools administrators to overhaul the district's disciplinary policy after finding disparities between suspensions for Black and Latino students compared to their White classmates. Marc Bruno, a teacher at Riverside High School, thinks it's all politically motivated.

The search for Nancy Guthrie continues after the discovery of doorbell camera footage that was thought to have been lost since Guthrie did not have a subscription to preserve the video. It's raising new questions about what other data companies have access to, whether we pay to preserve it or not. Cybersecurity expert Arun Vishwanath tells us about his concerns.

Assemblyman Bill Conrad wants to see New York State implement regulations for e-bikes, including introducing age restrictions for riders. He tells us more about a series of bills he is proposing in Albany with hopes of improving safety.

As a thaw approaches this weekend, Hammertime Radio host Domenic Cortese has some tips to help you protect your home from the elements. Worried about your basement flooding? How about roof damage from snow and ice? Domenic has you covered.

Seattle Seahawks are your Super Bowl 60 champions as Brian and Susan talk about the big game and give their thoughts on the Super Bowl Halftime show.

The Winter Olympics are giving a visibility boost to the Buffalo Curling Club. Curling Club Founder Danielle Buchbinder told WBEN it's a rush of activity every four years for the Club.

Mayor Sean Ryan has touted his administration's snow response as the best the city has seen in years. North District councilman Joe Golombek disagrees, though, saying the administration is going through "growing pains" that it will learn from. Golombek spoke with WBEN about some of the problems he observed during the recent snowfall.

New polling from Siena College shows Gov. Kathy Hochul's favorability is climbing, and her policy proposals are playing a large part. Siena pollster Steve Greenberg takes a closer look at the numbers.

Kevin Warsh is set to take over for Fed Chair Jerome Powell. What does it mean for our wallets? Jill Schlesinger breaks down all that the Fed Chair does and why the move is one to watch.