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ORCHARD PARK — As he prepared to break ground on the Buffalo Bills’ new stadium, owner Terry Pegula looked to the sky to deliver a message to his late predecessor and franchise founder, Ralph Wilson. “Ralph, let’s go across the street,” Pegula said to an eruption of laughter from a large gathering that included Wilson’s wife, Mary. “And how about that, Mary?” said Pegula. “And don’t start crying because you’ll make me cry.” Using the Bills’ current home as a backdrop, Pegula, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul broke ground Monday on a small plot of…

HAMMOND – The Southeastern Louisiana University baseball program ushered in a new era Monday, naming veteran coach and Louisiana native Bobby Barbier as the 18th head coach in school history. An introductory press conference is scheduled for 1:00pm on Wednesday in the Victory Club at Strawberry Stadium. In the search for a new leader for the Southeastern baseball program, Athletic Director Jay Artigues was looking for someone who would help the Lions achieve higher levels of excellence in all aspects of being a student-athlete. Artigues believes he found the right person to take the Southeast to new heights in Barbier….

Two people are in custody on allegations of animal neglect and abuse involving dozens of livestock, as well as horses and dogs. Authorities have identified the two individuals as Lindsey Rae Brashear, 36, of Haskell, and Kasey Wayne Clay, 31, of Council Hill. District Attorney Larry Edwards said his office is awaiting a report from the sheriff’s office before determining whether charges will be filed. Muskogee County Sheriff Andy Simmons said the department received a call last week in reference to animal neglect and abuse in the 2300 block of South 114th Street West, according to a news release. Muskogee…

WASHINGTON, Pa. – A car crashed into a Dairy Queen in Washington Monday afternoon. According to a Washington County 911 supervisor, emergency crews were called to the Dairy Queen along E Wylie Avenue at 4:01 p.m. 11 News has a crew en route to the scene. Check back on Channel 11 News until 6.30pm One person suffered minor injuries but was not taken to hospital. The cause of the accident is under investigation. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow the news of Channel 11 Facebook i Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW MAIN STORIES FROM CHANNEL…

A train derailment in Stephens County derails several cars. It happened near Highway 29 and the railroad in Marlow Sunday afternoon across the street from several homes. Darlene Black was at home when she heard it. “It was so loud, like a boom, like loud thunder, but much louder,” he said. Lalla Thompson heard it. “It was like a little earthquake there for a minute,” he said. But Geanie Allen saw it all from her porch. “All of a sudden, the wheels came out from under the car and into my parents’ yard,” he said. “And these cars look like…

A suspect is in custody after a stabbing and chase Monday in northeast Oklahoma City, police say. Authorities responded to the scene of a stabbing in northeast Oklahoma City, according to Oklahoma City police. Police said a man broke into a home near East Memorial Road and North Westminster Avenue. The man then stabbed another man and took a woman from the home. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol was chasing the suspect in connection with this incident on Interstate 35 near Goldsby before he was taken into custody. The victim, who was taken from the home, was not injured, police said….

CHELSEA, Mass. – A recreational event held recently at the Chelsea Veterans Home is believed to be the source of a new outbreak of COVID at the facility, state officials said Monday. A rapid response team from the state Department of Public Health arrived Friday at the facility at 91 Crest Ave. to help with staffing, officials said. As of Monday afternoon, 15 residents and nine staff members have tested positive for the coronavirus at the Chelsea Veterans Home, Veterans Services Secretary Jon Santiago said in a statement. The first resident tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, May 31, days…

SPENCER, Mass. — Investigators announced Monday that lightning is to blame for a fire that destroyed a historic church in Spencer on Friday. The six-alarm blaze engulfed the First Congressional Church on Main Street within minutes, prompting a massive emergency response that included more than 80 firefighters from about 18 departments, according to the Fire Bureau status Smoke could be seen from several surrounding towns as flames consumed the bell tower, causing it to collapse and crash to the ground. The Rev. Bruce MacLeod, interim pastor of the First Congregational Church of Spencer, told Boston 25 that the building is…