Buffalo news

• Government weighs in on Niagara County Head Start delay

  10-09-2015 00:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Parents want to know when Niagara County Head Start programs will begin this fall. The Community Action Organization of Erie County took over the program after the federal government shut it down in June.
  CAO says it can’t start programs until the NYS Office of Children and Family Services approves employee background checks and building licenses.
  We reached out to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees Head Start programs, to
  
  Read more

• 80-year-old veteran recovering after NF road rage incident, police say

  03-09-2026 00:45 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Town of Niagara Police say a 24-year-old man from North Tonawanda is in custody and facing felony charges after he assaulted an 80-year-old veteran during an alleged road rage incident.Police said the incident happened Tuesday shortly after 3:15 p.m. on Military Road between 1st and 3rd Avenue. The victim [...]
  
  Read more

• 53-year-old accused of robbing Kenmore bank

  02-09-2026 22:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 53-year-old man was arrested after being accused of robbing an M&T Bank in Kenmore on Monday, Kenmore police said. Glenn Bender is accused of robbing the bank at 2822 Delaware Ave. around 1 p.m. Monday. Officials allege that he entered the bank and left with an undetermined amount of cash; [...]
  
  Read more

• Town of Marilla officials remember Supervisor Earl 'Skip' Gingerich Jr.

  02-09-2026 22:28 via wivb.com
  
  MARILLA, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Town of Marilla remains in mourning this week after their town supervisor, Earl "Skip" Gingerich Jr., died following a tragic and shocking accident on his farm Friday morning. For many of the officials at town hall, Gingerich will be missed beyond words. For the deputy supervisor and town clerk, it [...]
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Pardoned Capitol rioter pleads guilty to weapons charge

  02-09-2026 20:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Williamsville man who previously pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer on Jan. 6, 2021 at the Capitol riots, and was pardoned by President Donald Trump, pleaded guilty to two charges in connection to a domestic incident in June, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office said Wednesday. Thomas Sibick faces [...]
  
  Read more

• 10,000 Maniacs to play 45th anniversary show & art festival in native Jamestown leading into Labor Day weekend: Dennis Drew interview

  02-09-2026 18:51 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Jamestown natives 10,000 Maniacs will be returning home for a concert and arts festival commemorating their 45 years as a band going into Labor Day weekend. The festival will begin Thursday, culminating with the concert Saturday night. Like all Maniacs hometown shows since the 1990s, proceeds from the performance will benefit [...]
  
  Read more

• Cheektowaga road construction project enters final phase

  02-09-2026 18:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A major road reconstruction project in Cheektowaga is entering its final phase, officials said Wednesday. Erie County officials said that the $27 million Borden Road project is entering its third phase of construction. The project includes new sewer lines and new curbs, in addition to pavement and sidewalk rehabilitation, and stretches [...]
  
  Read more

• New Niagara Falls superintendent outlines priorities as students return to school

  02-09-2026 17:48 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Students returned to classrooms Wednesday as Niagara Falls schools began a new academic year, with new superintendent Stanley Wojton welcoming students and families back to the district. For Wojton, the start of the school year marks his first as superintendent. He said he is excited about the opportunity, particularly because [...]
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• OneRepublic to play halftime show for Bills home opener

  02-09-2026 16:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- To commemorate the Buffalo Bills’ first game at the new Highmark Stadium, the team's Sept. 17 home opener against the Detroit Lions will also feature a halftime concert by Colorado Springs rock band OneRepublic. The announcement was made Wednesday on the Fitz and Whit show, hosted by former Bills quarterback Ryan [...]
  
  Read more

• 25-year-old gets 17 to life for Shirley Avenue murder

  02-09-2026 15:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 25-year-old was given 17 years to life in prison for the murder of a 33-year-old on Shirley Avenue in Buffalo's LaSalle neighborhood in 2025, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. Jeremiah Henderson shot and killed Fred Finch, III on the 200 block of Shirley, near Comstock Avenue and [...]
  
  Read more

• Thousands without power as thunderstorms hit Western New York

  02-09-2026 15:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Thousands are without power throughout Western New York as thunderstorms roll through the area on Wednesday morning. Much of Western New York, including parts of Erie and Genesee counties, as well as all of Wyoming County, is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 9:45 a.m. Wednesday. Parts of McKean County in [...]
  
  Read more

• Six Flags Darien Lake won't hold Fright Fest in 2026

  02-09-2026 14:11 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Fright Fest won't be returning to Six Flags Darien Lake this year, a spokesperson with the park said Tuesday. Known for its Halloween-themed props, actors and entertainment, Fright Fest provides visitors at Six Flags with a thrilling experience. The event has been canceled at Six Flags Darien Lake, with some different [...]
  
  Read more

• Chautauqua hosts Special Olympics golf competition

  02-09-2026 05:24 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Special Olympics New York hit the greens Tuesday afternoon, bringing more than 50 athletes to Chautauqua for a regional unified golf competition. The competition kicked off at the Chautauqua Golf Club on Lake Road, where athletes went head-to-head on the course alongside their partners. One golf coach said these events bring [...]
  
  Read more

• Fifth measles case confirmed in Allegany County

  02-09-2026 05:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Allegany County Department of Health said another positive measles case has been confirmed -- the fifth positive case confirmed in the county. The latest case is in the Town of New Hudson and is linked to the original positive case in the county. Officials urge residents to monitor for symptoms, [...]
  
  Read more

• Mercy Diagnostic and Treatment Center to close

  02-09-2026 04:51 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Mercy Diagnostic and Treatment Center in West Seneca is closing, Catholic Health said Tuesday. Patients received a letter saying the facility at 550 Orchard Park Road is shutting down, but the letter doesn't indicate when the closure will happen or why. There will be a public information meeting about the closure [...]
  
  Read more

• Amherst man facing several charges after car chase

  02-09-2026 04:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An Amherst man is facing several charges after allegedly leading two police departments in a car chase Tuesday night. Around 8 p.m., Amherst Police were notified that Cheektowaga Police were in pursuit of a vehicle on Eggert Road. Amherst Police joined the pursuit after the car entered the Town of Amherst. [...]
  
  Read more

• Grass field is pulled up at new Highmark Stadium

  02-09-2026 01:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N..Y (WIVB) -- Before the regular season kicks off for the Buffalo Bills, the natural grass field at the brand-new Highmark Stadium will have been replaced. The Bills will square off against the Detroit Lions on Sept. 17, and it will be the first regular season game played at the new stadium. Bills President [...]
  
  Read more

• Buffalo Diocese abuse survivors to vote on settlement

  02-09-2026 00:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- About 900 survivors of clergy abuse in the Buffalo Catholic Diocese will soon vote on a $326 million settlement, part of a process that's been in the works for years. Since the diocese filed bankruptcy in February 2020, it's been the longest settlement process involving priest sexual abuse cases in the [...]
  
  Read more

• Cheektowaga dedicates bridge to fallen soldier

  01-09-2026 23:41 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The next time you drive on the Cleveland Drive Bridge in Cheektowaga, you'll notice new signs that have been put up in a fallen soldier's honor. "Travis was one of our own, a Cheektowaga native, a Maryvale High School graduate who obligingly answered the call of duty for our country," Assemblyman [...]
  
  Read more

• Tornado watch throughout WNY

  01-09-2026 21:49 via wivb.com
  
  NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined all of our broadcast area for scattered severe thunderstorms Wednesday and Wednesday evening. There will be a more elevated risk of especially strong damaging wind gusts and possibly large hail. A low-end tornado risk prevails across all of the region. Another oppressively humid day is in store. The warmth [...]
  
  Read more

• Tornado warning issued in McKean County

  01-09-2026 21:49 via wivb.com
  
  NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined all of our broadcast area for scattered severe thunderstorms Wednesday and Wednesday evening. There will be a more elevated risk of especially strong damaging wind gusts and possibly large hail. A low-end tornado risk prevails across all of the region. Another oppressively humid day is in store. The warmth [...]
  
  Read more

• Tornado warning issued for Northeastern Potter County

  01-09-2026 21:49 via wivb.com
  
  A tornado warning has been issued for Northeastern Potter County until 5:45 p.m. NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined the area south of a Derby-Castile line Tuesday and Tuesday night for scattered severe thunderstorms. The storms will be more isolated north of that line. Strong damaging wind gusts and large hail will be the primary [...]
  
  Read more

• Tornado warning issued for Genesee, Wyoming counties

  01-09-2026 21:49 via wivb.com
  
  THE TORNADO WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 8:15 P.M. FOR SOUTHEASTERN GENESEE COUNTY AND NORTHEASTERN WYOMING COUNTY. ...TORNADO WATCH IS ISSUED FOR ALL OF WNY UNTIL 11:00 PM TONIGHT... The NWS says a confirmed waterspout was located offshore near Newfane at 6:07 p.m. NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined all of our broadcast area for [...]
  
  Read more

• Tornado warning issued for Genesee County

  01-09-2026 21:49 via wivb.com
  
  THE TORNADO WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 7:30 P.M. FOR EASTERN GENESEE COUNTY. ...TORNADO WATCH IS ISSUED FOR ALL OF WNY UNTIL 11:00 PM TONIGHT... The NWS says a confirmed waterspout was located offshore near Newfane at 6:07 p.m. NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined all of our broadcast area for scattered severe thunderstorms Wednesday [...]
  
  Read more

• Tornado warning for Orleans, Genesee counties

  01-09-2026 21:49 via wivb.com
  
  A TORNADO WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR SOUTHERN ORLEANS COUNTY AND NORTHWESTERN GENESEE COUNTY UNTIL 7 P.M. ...TORNADO WATCH IS ISSUED FOR ALL OF WNY UNTIL 11:00 PM TONIGHT... The NWS says a confirmed waterspout was located offshore near Newfane at 6:07 p.m. NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined all of our broadcast area for [...]
  
  Read more

• Tornado warning for northeastern Niagara County

  01-09-2026 21:49 via wivb.com
  
  A TORNADO WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR NORTHEASTERN NIAGARA COUNTY AND WEST CENTRAL ORLEANS COUNTY UNTIL 6:30 P.M. ...TORNADO WATCH IS ISSUED FOR ALL OF WNY UNTIL 11:00 PM TONIGHT... NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined all of our broadcast area for scattered severe thunderstorms Wednesday and Wednesday evening. There will be a more elevated [...]
  
  Read more

• Tornado warning for Niagara, Orleans, Genesee counties

  01-09-2026 21:49 via wivb.com
  
  A TORNADO WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR NORTHEASTERN NIAGARA COUNTY, WEST CENTRAL ORLEANS COUNTY AND NORTHWESTERN GENESEE COUNTY UNTIL 7 P.M. ...TORNADO WATCH IS ISSUED FOR ALL OF WNY UNTIL 11:00 PM TONIGHT... The NWS says a confirmed waterspout was located offshore near Newfane at 6:07 p.m. NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined all of [...]
  
  Read more

• Tornado warning for Niagara and Orleans County

  01-09-2026 21:49 via wivb.com
  
  A TORNADO WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR NORTHEASTERN NIAGARA COUNTY AND WEST CENTRAL ORLEANS COUNTY UNTIL 6:30 P.M. ...TORNADO WATCH IS ISSUED FOR ALL OF WNY UNTIL 11:00 PM TONIGHT... The NWS says a confirmed waterspout was located offshore near Newfane at 6:07 p.m. NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined all of our broadcast area [...]
  
  Read more

• Thunderstorms for much of the area on Wednesday

  01-09-2026 21:49 via wivb.com
  
  NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined all of our broadcast area for scattered severe thunderstorms Wednesday and Wednesday evening. There will be a more elevated risk of especially strong damaging wind gusts and possibly large hail. A low-end tornado risk prevails across all of the region. Another oppressively humid day is in store. The warmth [...]
  
  Read more

• Scattered showers and thunderstorms Tuesday night

  01-09-2026 21:49 via wivb.com
  
  NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined the area south of a Derby-Castile line Tuesday and Tuesday night for scattered severe thunderstorms. The storms will be more isolated north of that line. Strong damaging wind gusts and large hail will be the primary threats. The threat of scattered severe thunderstorms persists Wednesday. A low-end tornado risk [...]
  
  Read more

Follow @Buffalo_News_US on Twitter!