It's going to be hot and humid through Thursday, but there's some relief coming later in the week. Then by Monday, temps will be back in the 70s. Meteorologist Andy Parker gives an extended outlook on what's to come this week.

Preparing for a record-setting heat dome isn't much different from preparing for a snow storm, says Buffalo DPW Commissioner Nate Marton. He told us what the city is doing as records are expected to be broken throughout WNY.

The Erie County Legislature held a public hearing Thursday night to hear community feedback on a proposal to raise the salaries of county officials. The only problem is nobody from the community showed up. Legislator Chris Greene tells us what he thinks needs to change to get more feedback from voters.

Markus Genovese will have a felony hearing on Thursday following a weekend crash in Hamburg that took the life of 8-year-old Thomas Ross. Genovese is accused of Driving While Intoxicated at the time of the crash and was also driving without a license. Former Erie County District Attorney John Flynn gives his expert insight into how a case like this is typically executed.

The lawyers for Tops shooter Payton Gendron are asking the federal government to stop pursuing the death penalty against their client, since the shooting happened when he was 18. The defense cited research that the human brain is still developing into a person's early 20s. John Elmore represents 5/14 victims. He says the maneuver is typical for someone facing the death penalty.

As the Buffalo Diocese downsizes and recommends the closure of area churches, the question being asked is what will be done with the empty buildings once they're vacated? Bernice Radle is Executive Director of Preservation Buffalo Niagara. She wants some to be deemed local landmarks.

The legislative session has ended in Albany. One of the key pieces of legislation that passed was a ban for algorithms on social media feeds of minors. Albany insider Jack O'Donnell of O'Donnell & Associates recaps the session and what did and didn't get done.

The 67th annual Allentown Art Fest takes place this weekend in Buffalo, bringing together artists from all across the city. Festival president Rita Lippman tells us all about what's happening in Allentown this weekend.

A new poll from AAA shows interest in electric vehicles is undergoing a steep decline, with only 18% of people polled saying they're likely to purchase an electric vehicle. Elizabeth Carey from AAA of Western and Central New York explains the lack of interest.

After spurts of violence outside local bars, should there be a universal closing time for Buffalo's night life? Also, with the city facing a revenue shortfall, what can be done to get more money in to City Hall? Councilman Mitch Nowakowski gave his thoughts on both.