WKBW's Most-Popular Stories of 2012

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WKBW's Most-Popular Stories of 2012

December 31, 2012 Updated Dec 31, 2012 at 6:14 PM EDT

WKBW.com was a popular place in 2012.

And with 2012 now all but officially in the books, it is time to take a look back at the year that was on WKBW.com.

Here are WKBW.com's 20 most-viewed stories from 2012. Click the links to view the stories and photo galleries.

1. Perfect Prom Photos (63,064 views)

High school prom is that special dance that many adults look back on and remember. But what we remember as "cool" may not be “cool” to future generations. Take a look at this fun collection of “Perfect Prom Photos.”

 

2. Hilarious Pics Show Some Families Love of Pets Goes a Little Overboard (54,679 views)

People sure love their pets. And the also love taking pictures with their pets.

 

3. Stunning Photo Gallery Shows Minnesota Storm Damage (45,417 views)

A massive storm caused serious flooding and damage in Minnesota, and Granite Broadcasting sister station Northland's NewsCenter in Duluth, Minn., compiled a stunning photo gallery documenting the events.

 

4. Pictures Of Wallenda Walk: A Walk To Remember (21,393 views)

Check out this photo gallery of Nik Wallenda as he traverses the wire across Niagara Falls.

 

5. Police Searching For Doctor (21,255 views)

A doctor was identified as a person of interest in the fatal shooting of a 33-year-old woman outside the DK Miller building at ECMC in June.

 

6. Just in Time for Father's Day: Awkward Dad Pics (21,155 views)

Check out this funny photo gallery HERE.

 

7. 14-Year-Old Dies In Car Crash (20,967 views)

A car crash on Versailles Plank Road claimed the life of a 14-year-old girl last January.

 

8. Dr. Jorden's Ex-Wife Speaks (20,746 views)

The ex-wife of Dr. Timothy Jorden made a statement to the media while police were searching for him in connection with the shooting death of a Buffalo woman.

 

9. 2012 St. Patrick's Parade In Buffalo! More Pictures! (19,287 views)

Warm weather brought estimates of 125,000 people downtown for the annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade. Check out the photo gallery HERE.

 

10. Taste of Buffalo 2012 in Pictures (18,339 views)

Check out the pictures from the 2012 Taste of Buffalo HERE.

 

11. Fatal Shooting at ECMC (15,477 views)

A 33-year-old Buffalo woman was shot and killed in June.

 

12. Friday The 13th: SNOW DAY! Photo Gallery Included (15,394 views)

Check out this fun and snowy photo gallery from last January HERE.

 

13. Grandmother Wants to be Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader (13,390 views)

A 55-year-old Texas woman set her sights on becoming a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader.

 

14. The BASH 2012 is a Record Breaker (Photo Gallery Included!) (12,549 views)

The party of the summer rocked the Buffalo Chapter of the American Red Cross! Check out the Photo Gallery!

 

15. Drug Bust Yields 16 Arrests (With Photos) (11,795 views)

Police in Jamestown were assisted by state troopers and federal agents to arrest 16 people on marijuana-related charges.

 

16. April Storm Hits WNY: Photo Gallery Included (11,321 views)

Check out this impressive gallery of photos HERE.

 

17. Body of Young Girl Discovered In Niagara Falls (10,896 views)

A tragic discovery made in August.

 

18. 3 Dead, Including Gunman, in New Jersey Store Shootout (10,110 views)

A shocking story from August.

 

19. Top 18 Jobs to Look For in 2013 (With Photo Gallery) (9,831 views)

If getting a new job is on your New Year's resolution list for 2013, you may be in luck.

 

20. Kiss The Summer Hello 2012: Photo Gallery Included (8,975 views)

KISS 98.5FM threw a summer party for thousands of its fans in June at Coca Cola Field in downtown Buffalo. Check out all the photos HERE.