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

Heading into Wednesday night, expect mostly clear conditions with lows in the lower 40s.

We will see plenty of sunshine to start Thursday with some clouds moving in around dinnertime. We should be dry with no rain expected.

Our next chance of rain arrives Saturday morning but there are still questions on exact time. For now, plan for a wet start to the weekend.

Nicer weather closes out the weekend on Sunday.

Temperatures will be staying seasonable long-term. 

Tomorrow’s Forecast

 Highs: Mid 60s
 Lows: Low 40s
 Partly Cloudy

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Today’s Big Stories

1. Buffalo mayor stresses need for proposed 25.8% property tax increase in new budget

Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan broke down his proposed 25.8% increase in property taxes at a special community meeting Tuesday night. Ryan said it’s needed to help close a $109 million budget gap and refill reserves emptied after what he called years of mismanagement.

2. New York lawmakers pass sixth state budget extender that runs through April 27

The New York state Legislature on Wednesday passed a sixth state budget extender — now three weeks past the budget’s deadline — which was prompty signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

3. Hamburg school to rename itself for Buffalo Sabres throughout playoffs

The Boston Valley School is showing its support for the Buffalo Sabres during their playoff series against the Boston Bruins by temporarily renaming itself “Sabres Valley School.”

4. NHL commissioner says outdoor hockey will return to Western N.Y.

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says that it is only a matter of time before another outdoor hockey game is played in Western New York.

5. Market Arcade 8 in downtown Buffalo reopens Wednesday

The Market Arcade 8 in downtown Buffalo, now known as Scene One Entertainment, is reopening its doors on Wednesday. The Scene One Entertainment Group is taking over the former AMC Theater and this will be its first theater in the region.

6. Iran fires on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls

Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two of them on Wednesday, intensifying its assault on shipping in the key waterway a day after U.S. President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire while maintaining an American blockade of Iranian ports.

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Buffalo Bills Mock Draft: Could WR edge out defense early?

NFL Draft week has finally arrived and this is one of the more interesting Buffalo Bills drafts to project in recent years, beginning with the No. 26 overall pick. There’s a new (albeit familiar) head coach in Joe Brady, along with a new defensive coordinator in Jim Leonhard, who brings with him a different scheme than we saw for nine seasons under Sean McDermott.