Good evening, Buffalo. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.

Your Weather Planner

After mostly clear skies on Monday, clouds will begin to increase on Tuesday.

A frontal boundary approaching from the west will first bring partly to mostly cloudy skies followed by the chance for some widely scattered rain showers and a rumble of thunder on Tuesday.

Temperatures will stay warm for this time of the year. They will start out in the 40s with afternoon highs into the lower 60s.

As the main cold front continues to march eastward Wednesday, there will be an increasing coverage of rain showers and a better chance for a few thunderstorms.

Some of the storms could become strong to severe with high winds being the primary hazard. 

Behind this front, temperatures go from the 60s on Wednesday back into the chilly 30s and 40s for the end of the week.

Tomorrow’s Forecast

 Highs: Low 60s
 Lows: Mid 40s
 Thunderstorms

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Today’s Big Stories

1. Tour bus driver in deadly crash on New York State Thruway appears in court

Bin Shao, 56, of Queens, has been charged with five counts of second-degree manslaughter and five counts of criminally negligent homicide. All charges are felonies. He has pleaded not guilty to those charges.

2. Sabres defeat Lightning to move into first place in Atlantic Division

Josh Doan opened and closed the scoring with power-play goals and the Buffalo Sabres outlasted the Tampa Bay Lightning 8-7 on Sunday night in a wild and feisty showdown for the Atlantic Division lead.

3. Raiders acquiring cornerback Taron Johnson in trade with Bills, AP source says

The Raiders will also receive a seventh-round draft pick in exchange for a sixth-rounder for the Bills, the person told the AP on condition of anonymity because Johnson needs to pass a physical.

4. DEC, businesses examine road salt’s environmental effects

Salt is an important tool for maintaining New York’s roads in the winter. However, it can have an impact on water for drinking and wildlife. To reduce salt usage and prevent salt from entering waterways, the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation has tips for individuals and businesses and is offering grants.

5. Justice Department, Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case

The Justice Department said Monday that it has tentatively settled its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment, striking a deal to ultimately lower ticket prices for consumers and end an illegal monopoly over live events in America.

6. Crude oil prices spike as a broadening Iran war threatens both transport routes and production

Oil prices continued to soar on Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummeling financial markets.

In Case You Missed It

A trash can with food waste. (Spectrum News 1)

The environmental, economic and social impacts of food waste, and what you can do about it

Here’s some food for thought: Did you know the U.S. discards the most food in the world? The total is about 120 billion pounds a year, according to Recycling Track Systems.

March 9-15 is Food Waste Action Week. It’s a global effort to educate people on the environmental, economic and social impacts of food waste.