• Matilda has puppy energy and needs a forever home

    Matilda has puppy energy and needs a forever home
    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On this Saturday's Wake Up Wags, we met Matilda, a "sweetheart" with plenty of puppy energy.Matilda loves to cuddle and was described as a "couch potato" who loves people. However, she is working on being around other dogs.To learn more about Matilda and how to adopt her, watch the video above or click here.Adam Gorski is a Buffalo native who joined the News 4 team in 2022. You can find more of his work here.
  • Two children shot in Schiller Park during outdoor gathering

    Two children shot in Schiller Park during outdoor gathering
    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred during an outdoor gathering in Schiller Park.
    Two children were struck by gunfire just before 9:30 p.m. Friday, according to Buffalo Police. Ferry-Fillmore District Officers responded to the call to the first block of Domedion Avenue.
    Both children were taken to local hospitals, one with serious injuries, according to authorities.
    Anyone with information is asked to text or call the Confidential TIPCALL Li
  • 'A painful day': 3-year-old boy killed, his sister injured in Buffalo shooting

    'A painful day': 3-year-old boy killed, his sister injured in Buffalo shooting
    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 3-year-old boy was killed and his 7-year-old sister was injured after a shooting Friday night in Buffalo, police officials said.Police responded around 9:30 p.m. to the first block of Domedion Avenue, where officials said two young children had been shot during an outdoor family gathering.
    Both children were taken to local hospitals, with the 3-year-old being rushed in a police vehicle to ECMC where he was later declared deceased. The 7-year-old girl was grazed by gunfi
  • 3-year-old boy killed, his sister injured in Buffalo shooting

    3-year-old boy killed, his sister injured in Buffalo shooting
    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 3-year-old boy was killed and his 7-year-old sister was injured after a shooting Friday night in Buffalo, police officials said.Police responded around 9:30 p.m. to the first block of Domedion Avenue, where officials said two young children had been shot during an outdoor gathering.
    Both children were taken to local hospitals, and the 3-year-old boy was later declared deceased at ECMC. The 7-year-old girl was grazed by gunfire and is being treated at Oishei Children's H
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  • 2 children shot in Schiller Park during outdoor gathering

    2 children shot in Schiller Park during outdoor gathering
    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred during an outdoor gathering in Schiller Park.
    Two children were struck by gunfire just before 9:30 p.m. Friday, according to Buffalo Police. Ferry-Fillmore District Officers responded to the call to the first block of Domedion Avenue.
    Both children were taken to local hospitals, one with serious injuries, according to authorities.
    Anyone with information is asked to text or call the Confidential TIPCALL Li
  • North Tonawanda residents ask state leaders to end crypto-mining operation

    North Tonawanda residents ask state leaders to end crypto-mining operation
    NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Residents of North Tonawanda are calling on the New York State Department of Enviornmental Conservation (DEC) to do something about the Digihost crypto-mining plant.On June 20, neighbors and advocates gathered for a press conference urging the DEC to deny the operation's air permit renewal application and the two-year moratorium on crypto mining.
    Digihost purchased the power plant on Erie Avenue from Fortistar and began using powerful computers to mine for crypto
  • Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports helps people with disabilities Ride for Roswell

    Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports helps people with disabilities Ride for Roswell
    AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- When Tyler Ball was around 7 years old, he received his first handcycle. For Ball, who has spina bifida, the handcycle gave him a chance to get out of his wheelchair and ride around with his friends around town."Being on a bike really allowed me to be just like all of my other friends, and go on bike rides, and go on trails through the park," Ball said. "This is truly just a recreational thing that you can pick up and learn in a couple hours, and then you can translate it
  • The 'hottest' hike in WNY: How the eternal flame exists and the world record it broke

    The 'hottest' hike in WNY: How the eternal flame exists and the world record it broke
    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erie County Parks is celebrating its centennial this year and next. Back in 1925, a board of commissioners was formed, laying the groundwork to establish the first two Erie County Parks: Emery and Chestnut Ridge. The latter is known as the 'crown jewel' of the parks system, and has one of the hottest hikes in WNY: Eternal Flame Falls.Fire and water are generally unharmonious, but secluded in the woods at Chestnut Ridge Park, the two thrive together and attract thousands o
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  • Bandits MVP Josh Byrne to throw first pitch at Lacrosse Night at the Ballpark on June 27

    Bandits MVP Josh Byrne to throw first pitch at Lacrosse Night at the Ballpark on June 27
    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Bandits star Josh Byrne will throw the ceremonial first pitch Thursday to celebrate Lacrosse Night at the Ballpark.Byrne, the National Lacrosse League MVP who also claimed Finals MVP for the back-to-back champion Bandits, will be joined by teammates Chase Fraser, Ian MacKay, Tehoka Nanticoke, Brandon Robinson, Dalton Sulver and goaltender Matt Vinc for an autograph session starting at 5 p.m. in the Sahlen Field concourse. Fans will also have the opportunity to pose with t

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