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• 5 arrested with help from Sheriff's helicopter

  29-04-2024 13:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo police say five people were arrested pertaining to stolen vehicles last week with help from the Erie County Sheriff's Office's Air 1 helicopter.On Thursday, police officers said they noticed a stolen vehicle around 4 a.m. and called in the helicopter for help. Air 1 tracked down the vehicle and found it at Central Park Plaza and Hill Street, police said. The occupant was subsequently apprehended after fleeing the vehicle, they said.As a result, a 14-year-old Buffa
  
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• Local officials prepare for March Madness tournament in Buffalo

  17-03-2026 03:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- March Madness is coming to Buffalo, and local leaders are expressing how big of a moment this is for Western New York. At a press conference on Monday, a group of officials held a news conference detailing what fans can expect this week. "All eyes of the college basketball and sports [...]
  
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• Bills share new Highmark Stadium construction update

  17-03-2026 03:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Bills Chief Operating Officer Pete Guelli shared an update on the completion of the new Highmark Stadium on Monday, stating that crews are working to get the venue up and running in just a few months. "The work going on, it's seven days a week right now, whatever it takes [...]
  
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• Lancaster reassessment project raises residents’ concerns

  17-03-2026 03:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Lancaster residents are voicing concerns that their property taxes could increase after learning about the town's reassessment project. The town said the last assessment was completed in 2020, and the current equalization rate is 64 percent of full market value. The project would reassess the property at 100 percent. Leaders said, [...]
  
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• Remediation work begins at Buffalo Naval Park

  17-03-2026 02:09 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The New York State DEC says recent inspections showed the USS Croaker submarine was intermittently leaking oil from a pinhole in one of its fuel tanks. USS The Sullivans is also taking on water. "These create a separate, potentially hazardous threat to the environment," said New York State Department of Environmental [...]
  
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• Historic Lockport building to house luxury apartments

  17-03-2026 01:24 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A historic Lockport building will be repurposed to house luxury apartments in 2027, officials said Monday. Savarino Companies has acquired the Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank building, planning to restore it with luxury apartments and additional high-end commercial and retail space. The six-story structure has been abandoned for several years but [...]
  
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• Buffalo Bisons' opening day returns March 27

  17-03-2026 01:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Baseball season is fast approaching, with the Buffalo Bisons' opening day Friday, March 27. Buffalo Bills linebacker Joe Andreessen will throw a ceremonial first pitch while the Bisons host the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at 1:05 p.m. Gates at the ballpark open at 12 p.m. featuring a special happy hour and new menu [...]
  
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• ECMC announces new CEO to assume role in June

  17-03-2026 00:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- ECMC announced its new president and CEO Monday after Thomas Quatroche Jr. announced his resignation from the role earlier this month. The medical center's board unanimously voted to appoint Andrew Davis, who will take over the role in June. Davis has served as the COO of ECMC since 2016 and has [...]
  
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• Western New Yorkers react to increased prices at the pump

  16-03-2026 23:44 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With gas prices on the rise, many Western New Yorkers and businesses say they are feeling the impact of the price increase. "Fuel has never been where you can just count on 'X' amount of dollars, it's always fluctuated, not like this though," said Christine Hausrath, President of Bison Turf Equipment [...]
  
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• Buffalo man pleads guilty for killing brother

  16-03-2026 21:20 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree manslaughter for killing his brother, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Monday. Officials said 28-year-old Jerome Cole killed his brother by shooting him with an illegal weapon in July 2022. Authorities said the victim, 35-year-old Marcus Cole, was shot at [...]
  
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• Gov. Hochul announces additional $5M to Shea's

  16-03-2026 16:10 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- During a press conference at Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo on Monday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced $5 million in funding for the theater. The $5 million will add on to the already $13.5 million secured by New York State, Hochul said. As it celebrates its centennial, Shea's is undergoing major [...]
  
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• Andy Grammer coming to Artpark

  16-03-2026 15:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Singer-songwriter Andy Grammer is bringing his 'Big Stupid Heart Tour' to Artpark. Known for 2015 hit 'Honey, I'm Good' and five studio albums, Grammer will perform in Lewiston Aug. 21. Indie-pop band Walk off the Earth will join him. Tickets go on sale on Friday and can be purchased here when [...]
  
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• Autumn Durald Arkapaw becomes first woman to win an Oscar for cinematography

  16-03-2026 05:20 via wivb.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman to win the best cinematography Oscar Sunday. The 46-year-old American was recognized for her work on Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners.” The profession has come a long way since Arkapaw, whose varied credits include “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” “The Last Showgirl” and a Rihanna music video, [...]
  
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• Power outages reported across WNY

  16-03-2026 03:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Several power outages have been reported across Western New York as a high wind warning remains in effect for Southern Erie and Chautauqua Counties until 8 p.m. Monday, March 16. Click the following links for a look at the current outage numbers by county, as reported by National Grid and NYSEG. See a breakdown [...]
  
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• Community supports family displaced by fire

  16-03-2026 03:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A North Tonawanda resident said her life was turned upside down following an apartment fire that took place earlier this week, killing one man and displacing five families. According to the North Tonawanda Fire Department, the blaze broke out Wednesday, March 11, at 562 Oliver St. Officials said the fire was [...]
  
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• Top seed Michigan with Niagara Falls native, former UB assistant homecoming for NCAA tournament in Buffalo

  16-03-2026 00:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A top seed with a Niagara Falls native and a homecoming for a Western New York native coach highlight the teams coming to Buffalo for the NCAA tournament later this week. Michigan, a No. 1 seed, will play the winner of a play-in game between 16-seeds UMBC and Howard on Thursday [...]
  
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• Fat Bob's Smokehouse celebrates grand reopening

  16-03-2026 00:22 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A popular Allentown eatery located near Delaware Avenue celebrated its grand reopening this weekend after weeks of renovations. Fat Bob's Smokehouse is open again after renovating its Virginia Place location. The restaurant took the opportunity to cater to parade goers during the several St. Patrick's Day celebrations that took place over [...]
  
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• Backyard Classic returns to Buffalo

  16-03-2026 00:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Registration is now open for the annual Backyard Classic ice hockey tournament, returning to Buffalo RiverWorks this year. Local hockey players of all ages and skill levels will lace up their skates to support local charities for the 17th year from March 28 to 29. Chris Taggart, tournament director of the [...]
  
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• Butter lambs, Easter treats return to Broadway Market

  15-03-2026 23:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Easter Sunday is officially three weeks away, and for many Western New Yorkers, that means an upcoming trip to the Broadway Market. From smoked meats to pierogis, horseradish and butter lambs, the market offers a wide variety of Easter treats, featuring the best of Buffalo's food and history. The Broadway Market [...]
  
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• Downtown Buffalo celebrates St. Patrick's Day

  15-03-2026 23:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The sound of bagpipes, the sight of shamrocks and lots of Irish pride filled the streets of the Queen City on Sunday as thousands of parade goers marched down Delaware Avenue for Buffalo's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Hosted by the United Irish American Association, the celebration honored St. Patrick and [...]
  
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• Fire breaks out at Minnesota Avenue apartment complex

  15-03-2026 23:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A fire has appeared to break out at an apartment building on Minnesota Avenue in the city of Buffalo on Sunday afternoon. Multiple fire crews were seen responding to fire damage at the second story of the apartment complex around 5:30 p.m. WIVB News 4 reached out to the Buffalo Fire [...]
  
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• Crews respond to fire at Minnesota Avenue apartment complex

  15-03-2026 23:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Crews responded to a fire that broke out at an apartment building at 217 Minnesota Ave. in the city of Buffalo on Sunday afternoon. Officials said crews responded to the scene around 4:50 p.m. at the two-story apartment complex. According to authorities, the fire started on the second floor and extended [...]
  
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• Community celebrates at Old Neighborhood St. Patrick's Day Parade

  15-03-2026 04:09 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thousands of community members gathered in green for the Old Neighborhood St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday afternoon, celebrating Irish heritage in the Queen City. "There's no word to describe it except 'Irish,'" said Jaxson Shields, a member of the band Shenanigans. WIVB News 4 videographer Julia Keating gathered all the sights [...]
  
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• Officials provide update on Jamestown High School student arrest

  15-03-2026 03:19 via wivb.com
  
  JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Legal proceedings are moving forward, and new security measures have been implemented at Jamestown High School following an incident in January, when a student brought a loaded gun to school. On Jan. 30, administrators at Jamestown High School were investigating a report of a student vaping in a bathroom when they [...]
  
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• Sabres outlast Leafs in shootout to close homestand

  15-03-2026 03:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Alex Tuch and Jack Quinn scored in the shootout as the Sabres closed out a run of sellouts at KeyBank Center with a 3-2 win against their rival Toronto Maple Leafs. Quinn got the tying goal on a power play in the second period, converting a no-look pass from rookie Noah [...]
  
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• Slow Roll Buffalo hosts final 'Snow Roll'

  15-03-2026 00:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Local bicyclists are getting ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome in the warm weather, hitting the streets Saturday for Slow Roll Buffalo's final Snow Roll of the season. Slow Roll began the event at Imperial Pizza on Main Street for Pi Day. "We're like, Pi Day, Imperial Pizza on [...]
  
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• Suspect charged with second-degree murder in Lockport stabbing

  14-03-2026 18:44 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — New York State Police arrested a suspect after a female was stabbed and later pronounced dead Friday afternoon in the City of Lockport, according to Lockport Police. Lockport Police said officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 200 block of Genesee Street at around 2:45 p.m. Friday. Upon [...]
  
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• Female dead after stabbing in Lockport

  14-03-2026 18:44 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A female is dead after she was stabbed Friday afternoon in the City of Lockport, according to Lockport Police. Lockport Police said officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 200 block of Genesee Street at around 2:45 p.m. Friday. Upon arrival, officers found the victim with a stab [...]
  
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• Examining potential candidates to be St. Bonaventure's next basketball coach

  14-03-2026 15:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — After St. Bonaventure was eliminated from the Atlantic 10 conference tournament on Friday, longtime head coach Mark Schmidt has officially retired and the program is conducting a head coaching search for the first time in nearly two decades. Schmidt led the Bonnies for 19 years, getting the program to the NCAA [...]
  
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• Seneca Babcock families weigh in on 'heartbreaking' closures

  14-03-2026 04:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Families in Buffalo are scrambling after the Seneca Babcock Community Association announced they’re shutting down services earlier this week. Daycare services are expected to end Friday, March 20, while other services ended on March 13. Families affected by these closures say they feel a significant impact. “It's not just a daycare [...]
  
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