Viewer’s Choice: 10 Stories That Shaped Our Year


Happy New Year! Today we provide a look back at the top ten stories of 2017 and some honorable mentions.
Earlier today our team discussed the top ten list on WNYNewsNow’s flagship program ‘NewsNow’. You can watch that video above.

#10: Naked Man Discovered With Meth At Chadakoin Park

https://new.wnynewsnow.com/2017/05/30/naked-man-discovered-with-meth-at-chadakoin-park/

#9: Authorities Investigate Alleged Food Stamp Fraud

https://new.wnynewsnow.com/2017/03/21/authorities-investigate-alleged-food-stamp-fraud/

#8: Frewsburg Man Takes Own Life With A Gunshot Wound Outside Of Sporting Goods Store

https://new.wnynewsnow.com/2017/10/12/frewsburg-man-takes-own-life-with-a-gunshot-wound-outside-of-sporting-goods-store/

#7: JPD: Suspicious Death Under Investigation

https://new.wnynewsnow.com/2017/07/09/jpd-suspicious-death-under-investigation/

#6: Jamestown Man Charged With Murder

https://new.wnynewsnow.com/2017/08/19/jamestown-man-charged-with-murder/

#5: Police Identify Duo Responsible For Alleged Mobile Meth Lab

https://new.wnynewsnow.com/2017/02/28/police-identify-duo-responsible-for-alleged-mobile-meth-lab/

#4: Jamestown Man Accused Of Twelve Area Arsons, Another In PA

https://new.wnynewsnow.com/2017/04/05/jamestown-man-accused-of-twelve-area-arsons-another-in-pa/

#3: Victim Identified In Monday Morning Fatal

https://new.wnynewsnow.com/2017/01/23/victim-identified-in-monday-morning-fatal/

#2: Sherman Woman Suffers Fatal Gunshot Wound In Hunting Accident

https://new.wnynewsnow.com/2017/11/22/sherman-woman-suffers-fatal-gunshot-wound-in-hunting-accident/

#1: VIDEO: Tornado Reportedly Touches Down Near Warren, PA

https://new.wnynewsnow.com/2017/04/20/video-tornado-reportedly-touches-down-near-warren-pa/

Honorable Mentions:

A total of twelve special reports from 2017. Ordered from January to December.

Gone But Not Forgotten, The Cold Cases Of Chautauqua County

https://new.wnynewsnow.com/2017/01/16/gone-but-not-forgotten-the-cold-cases-of-chautauqua-county/

VIDEO: Manhunt For Alleged Facebook Live Killer Steve Stephens Continues

https://new.wnynewsnow.com/2017/04/17/video-manhunt-for-alleged-facebook-live-killer-steve-stephens-continues/

VIDEO: Unpaid DWI Fines Hinder County From Funding Local Prom Programs

https://new.wnynewsnow.com/2017/05/06/video-unpaid-dwi-fines-hinder-county-from-funding-local-prom-programs/

Residents Express Anger And Outrage Over Alleged Terrace Place “Drug Den”

https://new.wnynewsnow.com/2017/05/22/residents-express-anger-and-outrage-over-alleged-terrace-place-drug-den/

Southern Tier Woman Recounts How Her Niece Was Sexually Exploited

https://new.wnynewsnow.com/2017/06/22/southern-tier-woman-recounts-how-her-niece-was-sexually-exploited/

EXCLUSIVE: FOIL Reveals 10 Arsons Occurred After Young Left, 21 Total In 2017 Thus Far

https://new.wnynewsnow.com/2017/08/01/exclusive-foil-reveals-10-arsons-occurred-after-young-left-21-total-in-2017-thus-far/

EXCLUSIVE: Resource Center Files Assault Charges Against Paraplegic Man; Man Accuses Staff Of Sexual Misconduct

https://new.wnynewsnow.com/2017/08/24/exclusive-resource-center-files-assault-charges-against-paraplegic-man-man-accuses-staff-of-sexual-misconduct/

Investigative Report: A Neighborhood Is Divided By One Woman

https://new.wnynewsnow.com/2017/09/21/investigative-report-a-neighborhood-is-divided-by-one-woman/

EXCLUSIVE: Gone Too Soon; Maria’s Family Speaks Out

https://new.wnynewsnow.com/2017/10/05/exclusive-gone-too-soon-marias-family-speaks-out/

Police Chief: Drug Trafficking To Blame For Increase In Seizures Of Illegal Firearms

https://new.wnynewsnow.com/2017/10/24/police-chief-drug-trafficking-to-blame-for-increase-in-seizures-of-illegal-firearms/

Seventh Shooting Of The Year Signifies Disturbing Trends

https://new.wnynewsnow.com/2017/11/18/seventh-shooting-of-the-year-signifies-disturbing-trends/

EXCLUSIVE: Parents Of Murdered Jamestown Man Speak Out; Killer To Come Forward

https://new.wnynewsnow.com/2017/12/16/exclusive-parents-of-murdered-jamestown-man-speak-out-beg-killer-to-come-forward/