<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Buffalo - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Buffalo with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:39:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County Health Department confirms measles case]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Health officials confirmed a local case of measles in Erie County on Thursday, the first confirmed case in the area since 2018. The Erie County Health Department said an Erie County resident tested positive for the virus on Wednesday and recently traveled to a country where measles has continued to spread [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-health-department-confirms-measles-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-health-department-confirms-measles-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niagara Falls council approves settlement for data center, ends dispute between city and development company]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Niagara Falls city council approved a settlement Wednesday that will end a yearslong land dispute between the city and a development company that is planning to build a large data center. The 88-page settlement concludes the dispute between city officials and Niagara Falls Redevelopment, which is planning on building a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-council-approves-settlement-for-data-center-ends-dispute-between-city-and-development-company/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-council-approves-settlement-for-data-center-ends-dispute-between-city-and-development-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['District Live' program looks to provide downtown boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new initiative from the city of Buffalo and local businesses is aiming to bring more people downtown. Mayor Sean Ryan announced "District Live" on Thursday -- a year-round lineup of events and activities downtown. Events include Friday night concerts, pickleball and bocce leagues, soccer watch parties, a jazz festival, and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/district-live-program-looks-to-provide-downtown-boost/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/district-live-program-looks-to-provide-downtown-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews respond to fire at former police precinct]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Crews responded to a fire at the former Buffalo Police Precinct #6 building on Main Street Thursday morning, the Buffalo Fire Department said. The fire caused $30,000 in damage to the building's structure and no reported damage to contents, officials said. The fire originated on the roof of the building at [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-respond-to-fire-at-former-police-precinct/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-respond-to-fire-at-former-police-precinct/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Latest: Scott Bessent testifies before the House on Treasury Department priorities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is back on Capitol Hill to testify before the House Ways and Means Committee on the department&rsquo;s priorities, one day after he refused to say whether President Donald Trump and his family would still get immunity from IRS audits after the administration abandoned plans for a $1.776 billion compensation fund that [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-latest-scott-bessent-testifies-before-the-house-on-treasury-department-priorities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-latest-scott-bessent-testifies-before-the-house-on-treasury-department-priorities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Latest: House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[The House for the first time has approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying President Donald Trump as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to end the three-month-long conflict that has reordered politics at home and abroad. Meanwhile, the Republican-led Senate is moving forward with legislation [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-latest-house-approves-war-powers-resolution-to-halt-military-action-against-iran/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-latest-house-approves-war-powers-resolution-to-halt-military-action-against-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hilbert interim president staying on until 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Interim Hilbert College president Michael Cornell will stay on through May 2028, the school said Thursday. Cornell took over the presidency on an interim basis last August after former president Michael Brophy left to take over as president of Hudson Valley Community College outside of Albany. Cornell is the former superintendent [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hilbert-interim-president-staying-on-until-2028/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hilbert-interim-president-staying-on-until-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration has separated dozens of children from their parents for a second time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight years after President Trump&rsquo;s forcible border separations&nbsp;came to an official halt, an investigation has found that the government has re-separated dozens of children from their families, despite a landmark legal settlement meant to keep them together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-administration-has-separated-dozens-of-children-from-their-parents-for-a-second-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-administration-has-separated-dozens-of-children-from-their-parents-for-a-second-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screwworm fly detected in Texas decades after cattle threat was largely eradicated in US]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New World screwworm fly has reached south Texas, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed Wednesday, the first time in decades that the parasite with flesh-eating larvae has threatened the nation's cattle industry and only the third time it's appeared in the U.S. in that time. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the case was in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/screwworm-fly-detected-in-texas-decades-after-cattle-threat-was-largely-eradicated-in-us/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/screwworm-fly-detected-in-texas-decades-after-cattle-threat-was-largely-eradicated-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson scores 30 and Knicks finish on 11-0 run, steal Game 1 from Spurs with 105-95 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO (AP) &mdash; The New York Knicks' winning streak lives on, and they struck first in the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds, and the Knicks erased a 14-point second-half deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the finals [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jalen-brunson-scores-30-and-knicks-finish-on-11-0-run-steal-game-1-from-spurs-with-105-95-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jalen-brunson-scores-30-and-knicks-finish-on-11-0-run-steal-game-1-from-spurs-with-105-95-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead after 2-vehicle crash involving motorcycle]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A motorcycle driver is dead following a two-vehicle collision in the town of Lockport on Wednesday, according to New York State Police. Officials responded to the scene around 8:30 p.m. on Fisk Road, where an investigation determined a motorcycle traveling eastbound at a high speed struck a car heading westbound turning [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-2-vehicle-crash-involving-motorcycle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-2-vehicle-crash-involving-motorcycle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonawanda residents speak out against data center project]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- It was standing room only at Wednesday night's Town of Tonawanda planning board meeting as residents voiced concerns and frustrations over a proposed AI data center. While there is a delay on the project right now, hundreds of residents spoke out against the data center, asking the board to cancel the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-residents-speak-out-against-data-center-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-residents-speak-out-against-data-center-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Beyond the Box Office: Suffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Tony-Award winning musical, Suffs, is taking the stage at Shea's Performing Arts Center. It has one message for audiences: keep marching. Buffalo Beyond the Box Office has an exclusive look at the show behind the curtain. "It feels like we have agency over a story that has been about us [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-beyond-the-box-office-suffs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-beyond-the-box-office-suffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Check Act to increase medical transparency for patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Rep. Nick Langworthy is pushing a bill to reveal the veil of secrecy around healthcare costs in an effort to increase affordability. The legislation is called the Check Act and would create transparency for patients and better gear medical costs to their needs. Some of the key provisions include that health [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/check-act-to-increase-medical-transparency-for-patients/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/check-act-to-increase-medical-transparency-for-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Highmark Stadium to host job fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The new Highmark Stadium is hosting a job fair in the coming weeks to hire for more than 500 hospitality and culinary positions. The stadium is looking to fill roles for cooks, dishwashers, attendants, bartenders and more. The fair takes place on June 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-highmark-stadium-to-host-job-fair/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-highmark-stadium-to-host-job-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Development continues at Buffalo's waterfront]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo's waterfront has been the site of plenty of development over the past decade, and that's not stopping anytime soon. The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council is highlighting the progress the state has made along Buffalo's shoreline. The council met on Wednesday at Buffalo Harbor State Park, which reopened [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/development-continues-at-buffalos-waterfront/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/development-continues-at-buffalos-waterfront/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NY expands youth soccer access ahead of FIFA World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New York State is expanding access to youth soccer ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $6 million investment in soccer on Wednesday, launching the New York Kicks initiative. $5 million from the fund will be spent on building soccer fields in disadvantaged communities. Another million [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ny-expands-youth-soccer-access-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ny-expands-youth-soccer-access-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian government endorses a plan to move whales from shuttered Marineland park to US and Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO (AP) &mdash; Canada's government endorsed a plan Wednesday to move the last remaining captive whales from a shuttered theme park in Ontario to aquariums in the United States and Spain &mdash; a plan that could save them from mass euthanasia if the deal goes through. There are 30 belugas and four dolphins left in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canadian-government-endorses-a-plan-to-move-whales-from-shuttered-marineland-park-to-us-and-spain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canadian-government-endorses-a-plan-to-move-whales-from-shuttered-marineland-park-to-us-and-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live updates: House passes resolution to halt military action in Iran in rebuke of Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[The House approved a war powers resolution Wednesday that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying President Donald Trump as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to seek to end the three-month-long war. Opposition to the war has only grown as the conflict drags on and as Trump struggles to negotiate a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-house-passes-resolution-to-halt-military-action-in-iran-in-rebuke-of-trump/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-house-passes-resolution-to-halt-military-action-in-iran-in-rebuke-of-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First female chairperson selected to lead Western Regional OTB]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For the first time, the board of directors with Western Regional Off-Track Betting has selected a woman chairperson as part of their leadership. Crystal Rodriguez-Dabney was selected for her new role last week, bringing years of experience with Buffalo City Hall to the job -- similar to the corporation's president, CEO, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/first-female-chairperson-selected-to-lead-western-regional-otb/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/first-female-chairperson-selected-to-lead-western-regional-otb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonawanda AI data center project delayed amid ongoing debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The developer behind a proposed $2 billion artificial intelligence data center in the town of Tonawanda is speaking out after WIVB News 4 learned the project is delayed. The proposal continues to spark debate with town leaders and community groups weighing in. The development company, Riverview Innovation and Technology Campus, is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-ai-data-center-project-delayed-amid-ongoing-debate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-ai-data-center-project-delayed-amid-ongoing-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly $6M to improve part of I-86]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New York State is investing nearly $6 million to repave a section of Interstate 86 in Cattaraugus County. The project includes milling and resurfacing of more than 25 miles between the town of Carrollton and the city of Salamanca. This section of the I-86 serves as a vital route for drivers [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nearly-6m-to-improve-part-of-i-86/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nearly-6m-to-improve-part-of-i-86/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17-year-old pleads guilty to bringing gun to BPS School 197]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo teen pleaded guilty on Wednesday to bringing an unloaded gun into a Buffalo public school in April, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. A 17-year-old boy pleaded guilty to one count of criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds, officials said. He also pleaded guilty to third-degree [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/17-year-old-pleads-guilty-to-bringing-gun-to-bps-school-197/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/17-year-old-pleads-guilty-to-bringing-gun-to-bps-school-197/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17-year-old pleads guilty for bringing gun to BPS School 197]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo teen pleaded guilty on Wednesday to bringing an unloaded gun into a Buffalo public school in April, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. A 17-year-old boy pleaded guilty to one count of criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds, officials said. He also pleaded guilty to third-degree [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/17-year-old-pleads-guilty-for-bringing-gun-to-bps-school-197/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/17-year-old-pleads-guilty-for-bringing-gun-to-bps-school-197/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindy Ruff misses out on Jack Adams Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Lindy Ruff brought the Sabres back to the postseason this season for the first time since 2011 -- but he was not named the NHL's coach of the year. Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper won the Jack Adams Award on Wednesday, the Lightning announced. Ruff and Pittsburgh's Dan Muse were finalists [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lindy-ruff-misses-out-on-jack-adams-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lindy-ruff-misses-out-on-jack-adams-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man arrested on homicide warrant during traffic stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was arrested early Wednesday morning on homicide charges due to an outstanding warrant following a traffic stop in Carrollton, the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office said. Marquel Kennedy, 28, had an arrest warrant for homicide out of the Genesee County Sheriff's Office, officials said. Kennedy was arrested around 3 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-arrested-on-homicide-warrant-during-traffic-stop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-arrested-on-homicide-warrant-during-traffic-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Settlement to be voted on to end dispute between Niagara Falls, development company]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A settlement is expected to be voted on Wednesday in Niagara Falls that would settle a land dispute between the city and a development firm that is trying to build a data center in the city. The dispute has gone on for more than a year involving city officials, including Mayor [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/settlement-to-be-voted-on-to-end-dispute-between-niagara-falls-development-company/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/settlement-to-be-voted-on-to-end-dispute-between-niagara-falls-development-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 poll site changes in Erie County ahead of June 23 primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Erie County Board of Elections announced eight permanent poll site changes ahead of primary elections later this month. Early voting takes place from June 13 to June 21, and primary day is Tuesday, June 23. Buffalo Cheektowaga Lackawanna Lancaster Tonawanda For more information, click here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/8-poll-site-changes-in-erie-county-ahead-of-june-23-primary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/8-poll-site-changes-in-erie-county-ahead-of-june-23-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonawanda man formally accused of murdering wife]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Tonawanda man was formally accused in court Tuesday for allegedly murdering his wife at their home last month, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. Nicholas Malvaso, 36, is accused of killing his wife, 51-year-old Tiffany Malvaso, at a home on Cleveland Drive around 2:45 a.m. on May 16. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-man-formally-accused-of-murdering-wife/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-man-formally-accused-of-murdering-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York doctors advocate for warning labels on sugary, salty menus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 100 doctors in New York State have urged lawmakers to pass the Sweet Truth Act and for Governor Hochul to sign the Sodium Warning Bill into law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-doctors-advocate-for-warning-labels-on-sugary-salty-menus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-doctors-advocate-for-warning-labels-on-sugary-salty-menus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parole denied for man convicted of 1997 killing of 7-year-old in Wyoming County]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Parole was denied for a man who was convicted of killing a 7-year-old girl in Wyoming County nearly three decades ago. Angel Colon, who was convicted for the 1997 murder of 7-year-old Samantha Zaldivar, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to the murder in 1998. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/parole-denied-for-man-convicted-of-1997-killing-of-7-year-old-in-wyoming-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/parole-denied-for-man-convicted-of-1997-killing-of-7-year-old-in-wyoming-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$64M to repair pavement along I-90]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul said work is now underway on a $64 million project to repair pavement along a busy stretch of the thruway in Erie County. The project covers six and a half miles of Interstate 90 between the I-290 and I-190. It will affect both eastbound and westbound traffic. State [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/64m-to-repair-pavement-along-i-90/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/64m-to-repair-pavement-along-i-90/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic gold medalist Hayley Scamurra crashes Bills practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bills got a taste of gold at their OTA practice with a visit from an Olympian -- and Bills fan. Olympic gold medalist and Getzville native Hayley Scamurra said she grew up attending Bills games with her family. On Tuesday, she stopped by the team's practice to check out [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/olympic-gold-medalist-hayley-scamurra-crashes-bills-practice/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/olympic-gold-medalist-hayley-scamurra-crashes-bills-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Pro Soccer will not begin play in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Buffalo Pro Soccer, a prospective soccer team that has been in the works for more than two years, will not play in 2027, team president Peter Marlette said Tuesday. The team initially planned to begin play this year while seeking funds for a new stadium in downtown Buffalo. Over a year [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-pro-soccer-will-not-begin-play-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-pro-soccer-will-not-begin-play-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills' Benford embraces veteran role in cornerback room]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; At just 25 years old, Christian Benford finds himself in a unique position: he is officially the "old head" of the Buffalo Bills' cornerback room. But despite his youth, being the veteran of the group isn't changing how the fifth-year pro approaches his job. "I really don't feel different," Benford [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-benford-embraces-veteran-role-in-cornerback-room/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-benford-embraces-veteran-role-in-cornerback-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Tim Kennedy introduces DHS Release Transparency Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Congressman Tim Kennedy is proposing new legislation requiring federal immigration agencies to notify a detainee's point of contact before release. The "DHS Release Transparency Act" is in response to the death of Nurul Alam, the Rohingya refugee who was found dead in Buffalo in February days after he was released from custody [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rep-tim-kennedy-introduces-dhs-release-transparency-act/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rep-tim-kennedy-introduces-dhs-release-transparency-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Provost at Tufts to be new president at UB]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Dr. Caroline Genco, the provost at Tufts University in Massachusetts, was named the new president for the University at Buffalo, the SUNY board of trustees voted Tuesday. Genco has been at Tufts since 2015 and has served as the school's provost since 2022. She will replace Satish Tripathi, who will step [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/provost-at-tufts-to-be-new-president-at-ub/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/provost-at-tufts-to-be-new-president-at-ub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Biodiesel executive cited after Tesla found abandoned in Niagara Square]]></title><description><![CDATA[An executive for Buffalo Biodiesel received for traffic tickets in a vehicle accident last month and leaving the scene, A gun belonging to the former chief of the narcotics division for the Erie County Sheriff's Office was found in the trunk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-biodiesel-executive-cited-after-tesla-found-abandoned-in-niagara-square/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-biodiesel-executive-cited-after-tesla-found-abandoned-in-niagara-square/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheektowaga man accused of killing wife, children]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A mother and two children are dead following a triple homicide on Ellen Drive in Cheektowaga on Monday, according to authorities. Saleh Mohamed, 29, the husband of the adult female victim, Aaisha Abdulla, 26, and the father of the two juvenile victims, a 4-year-old boy and a 3-year-old boy, was arraigned [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-man-accused-of-killing-wife-children/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-man-accused-of-killing-wife-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gradual warming this week, some weekend showers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sprawling fair-weather system continues to dominate the weather for much of this upcoming week. Even though the warmth will build, humidity remains in check until Friday and getting into the upcoming weekend. 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[...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/gradual-warming-this-week-rain-chance-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/gradual-warming-this-week-rain-chance-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect shot by BPD officer on Broadway and Liddell St.]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Buffalo Police held a press conference Saturday night following reports that an officer shot a suspect at Broadway and Liddell St. earlier in the day. According to the Deputy Police Commissioner Craig Macy, the incident occurred around 4:40 p.m., when officers from the Ferry/Filmore district approached a male suspect after being [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/suspect-shot-by-bpd-officer-on-broadway-and-liddell-st/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/suspect-shot-by-bpd-officer-on-broadway-and-liddell-st/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Allen trading card sells for $1.3 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[An exclusive, one-of-one Josh Allen Topps trading card set records Friday after being sold for $1.3 million. The gold, autographed card smashed the Fanatics Collect record for most expensive Josh Allen card of all time, as well as most expensive Bills card of all time. The card was found by two children who received the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/josh-allen-trading-card-sells-for-13-million/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/josh-allen-trading-card-sells-for-13-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center hosts community baby shower]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center held their 2026 Community Baby Shower on Saturday, a free event designed to connect expectant parents and new families with important resources and support. Attendees had the opportunity to tour the center's facilities, meet with care teams, and learn about resources for maternal health. An official from the center, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-memorial-medical-center-hosts-community-baby-shower/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-memorial-medical-center-hosts-community-baby-shower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Tolling of the Boats" ceremony honors the memory of U.S. Navy veterans]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The&nbsp;United States Submarine Veterans Buffalo Base held a "Tolling of the Boats" ceremony at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval Park on Saturday to honor those who lost their lives while serving on U.S. Navy submarines. During the ceremony, names were read of U.S. submarines lost at sea, as well as [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tolling-of-the-boats-ceremony-honors-the-memory-of-us-navy-veterans/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tolling-of-the-boats-ceremony-honors-the-memory-of-us-navy-veterans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire reported at The Sterling in Akron's Arrowhead Golf Course]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Erie County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a fire that occurred outside The Sterling wedding venue at the Arrowhead Golf Course on Clarence Center Road Saturday morning. According to the Newstead Fire Company, members of the public were actively evacuating the building when they arrived, and no injuries were reported at the scene. Additional [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fire-reported-at-the-sterling-in-akrons-arrowhead-golf-course/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fire-reported-at-the-sterling-in-akrons-arrowhead-golf-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire reported at Arrowhead Golf Course in Akron]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Erie County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a structure fire that occurred at the Arrowhead Golf Course on Clarence Center Road Saturday morning. According to the Newstead Fire Company, members of the public were actively evacuating the building when they arrived, and no injuries were reported at the scene. Additional manpower was requested after [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fire-reported-at-arrowhead-golf-course-in-akron/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fire-reported-at-arrowhead-golf-course-in-akron/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A paranormal circus experience comes to Western New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Walden Galleria hosted the Paranormal Cirque Specter on Friday, bringing audiences traditional circus acts with a darker twist. Located just outside the mall, the show combines typical circus entertainment, including acrobats and illusionists, with elements of horror and paranormal creatures. The show's host Steve Copeland said he is excited to bring the experience to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-paranormal-circus-experience-comes-to-western-new-york/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-paranormal-circus-experience-comes-to-western-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demolition continues for Highmark Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans gathered at Highmark Stadium as its sign was officially taken down Friday, as demolition continues ahead of the Bill's first season in their new home across the street. While crews continue to tear down the over 50-year-old stadium, many fans are reflecting on their memories and experiences. "I lived through all the Bills Super [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/demolition-continues-for-highmark-stadium/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/demolition-continues-for-highmark-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Erie Basin Marina restaurant celebrates grand opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new restaurant opened its doors Friday at the Erie Basin Marina, offering patrons a New England inspired seafood menu just in time for summer. Sully's Chowder House will be serving traditional seafood fare including lobster rolls, clams casino, and, of course, house-made chowder, alongside Buffalo classics like beef on weck and chicken wings. The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-erie-basin-marina-restaurant-celebrates-grand-opening/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 03:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-erie-basin-marina-restaurant-celebrates-grand-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight celebrates 10 years of life-changing trips]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Memorial Day approaches, Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight is celebrating 10 years of recognizing veterans through once-in-a-lifetime trips at no cost. The nonprofit held its most recent flight in April, in which 37 veterans were flown to Washington D.C. to view monuments erected in their honor. Over the past decade, the local Honor Flight chapter [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-niagara-honor-flight-celebrates-10-years-of-life-changing-trips/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-niagara-honor-flight-celebrates-10-years-of-life-changing-trips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tunnel to Towers pays the mortgage for a local family]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--As we head into Memorial Day weekend, Tunnel to Towers is honoring 25 families of wounded veterans, first responders and military personnel who lost their lives. "We can't take away the pain and tragedy of someone's loss, but we can create goodness next to it and generate financial relief for people, and also [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tunnel-to-towers-pays-the-mortgage-for-a-local-family/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tunnel-to-towers-pays-the-mortgage-for-a-local-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concord man posthumously honored with Liberty Medal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man from the town of Concord was posthumously awarded one of New York State's highest civilian honors on Friday after giving his life to save his family in January. Simon Lissner was posthumously awarded the New York State Senate Liberty Medal after saving his wife, daughter, and daughter's boyfriend from a fire that broke [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/concord-man-posthumously-honored-with-liberty-medal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/concord-man-posthumously-honored-with-liberty-medal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From haunted hayrides to court: Small-town dispute sparks costly legal battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the second story in an ongoing series by News 4 Investigates on disputs in small towns with residents and businesses across Western New York. Part 1 was on the Niagara Pumpkin Farm's troubles with the Town of Lewiston. WILSON, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Town of Wilson&rsquo;s ongoing legal battle with a popular Halloween [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/from-haunted-hayrides-to-court-small-town-dispute-sparks-costly-legal-battle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/from-haunted-hayrides-to-court-small-town-dispute-sparks-costly-legal-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time ticking for Buffalo lawmakers to make budget amendments]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Common Council is on the clock to make amendments to Mayor Sean Ryan's proposed $681 million budget. The city is currently facing a $109 million deficit. The council has not publicly presented any amendments to the mayor's budget as of yet. The council scheduled a news conference at City [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/time-ticking-for-buffalo-lawmakers-to-make-budget-amendments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/time-ticking-for-buffalo-lawmakers-to-make-budget-amendments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's health]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; Tulsi Gabbard resigned as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence on Friday, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer. She is the fourth Cabinet official to depart during Trump&rsquo;s second term. In her resignation letter, which she posted on social media, Gabbard said she told Trump of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tulsi-gabbard-resigns-as-director-of-national-intelligence-citing-her-husbands-health/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tulsi-gabbard-resigns-as-director-of-national-intelligence-citing-her-husbands-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man charged after leading police chase, crashing into tree]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man is facing several charges after leading officers in a police chase and crashing into a tree, Orchard Park police said Friday. Police were notified of a man checking car door handles near Powers Road and Scherff Road on May 21 around 4:30 a.m. Officials said the suspect entered [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-charged-after-leading-police-chase-crashing-into-tree/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-charged-after-leading-police-chase-crashing-into-tree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Clerk's Office employee admits to fraudulently approving pistol permit]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A former employee of the Erie County Clerk's Office pleaded guilty to official misconduct after fraudulently approving a pistol permit, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Friday. In April 2025, New York State Police sent a letter to the Erie County Clerk's Office reporting that their Albany office received coupons [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-clerks-office-employee-admits-to-fraudulently-approving-pistol-permit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-clerks-office-employee-admits-to-fraudulently-approving-pistol-permit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County officials urge tick prevention as Memorial Day weekend begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With many people expected to spend time outside this Memorial Day weekend, Erie County health officials are urging residents to take steps to protect themselves from ticks. The Erie County Department of Health says ticks are commonly found in wooded areas, tall grass and brush, and some can carry diseases like [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-officials-urge-tick-prevention-as-memorial-day-weekend-begins/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-officials-urge-tick-prevention-as-memorial-day-weekend-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFTA trolley service returns to Niagara Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority is bringing their trolley service back to Niagara Falls this summer. The trolley day pass gives hotel guests staying in the city free access to the metro bus and rail systems in Erie and Niagara counties, transporting them to main attractions throughout the area. The service [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nfta-trolley-service-returns-to-niagara-falls/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nfta-trolley-service-returns-to-niagara-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orchard Park Police Department appoints new chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- There's a new chief of police in Orchard Park, the town announced Thursday. Brendon O'Hara is set to take on the role in the coming weeks. The police department said the appointment comes after months of interviews and discussions by the town board. O'Hara brings years of experience to the job, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/orchard-park-police-department-appoints-new-chief/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/orchard-park-police-department-appoints-new-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canetis excited for return to stage after two-year hiatus]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo rock band Canetis on Saturday will be playing their first show in nearly two years, and the band is eager to get back to performing live. The return will take place at Nietzsche's, with bands Robbery Club and SMAC! playing support. Canetis last played together on June 14, 2024 at [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canetis-excited-for-return-to-stage-after-two-year-hiatus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canetis-excited-for-return-to-stage-after-two-year-hiatus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo chef Darian Bryan wins FOX reality TV show]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo chef Darian Bryan can add "champion" to his growing resume. On Thursday night, he was named the winner of the FOX reality TV series "Next Level Chef." Bryan, who owns Bratts Hill in Larkinville, spoke of his background on the show -- sharing his life as an immigrant from Jamaica. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-chef-darian-bryan-wins-fox-reality-tv-show/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-chef-darian-bryan-wins-fox-reality-tv-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancaster Police seek public aid locating missing child]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Lancaster Police are asking for public assistance locating 14-year-old Antonasia Eldridge. The child was last seen at her residence near the D&amp;L Plaza in the village of Lancaster; however, Lancaster Police say she may also be in the Buffalo area. Eldridge is approximately 5-feet-4 and weighs 180 pounds. She has locks [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lancaster-police-seek-public-aid-locating-missing-child/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lancaster-police-seek-public-aid-locating-missing-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNY native Michael Caputo files first known "anti-weaponization" fund request]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Western New York native made the first known request for compensation from the $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. That person is East Aurora native, political strategist and former adviser to President Donald Trump -- Michael Caputo. President Trump and the Justice Department settled the president's lawsuit against the IRS and the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-native-michael-caputo-files-first-known-anti-weaponization-fund-request/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-native-michael-caputo-files-first-known-anti-weaponization-fund-request/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo police investigating Zelmer Street shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo police are investigating a shooting that took place on Zelmer Street Thursday afternoon, officials said. Officers responded to a call around 4 p.m. and found a male victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was taken to the Erie County Medical Center and the injury appears to be [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-police-investigating-zelmer-street-shooting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-police-investigating-zelmer-street-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York budget restricts local police cooperation with ICE]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York lawmakers have passed the Public Protection and General Government bill, which restricts local police cooperation with federal immigration agents, creates new transparency requirements, and bans law enforcement officers from covering their faces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-budget-restricts-local-police-cooperation-with-ice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-budget-restricts-local-police-cooperation-with-ice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frontier Middle School student death prompts response from school officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Hamburg community was reeling Thursday night after it was learned that a Frontier Middle School student died, prompting a message to parents by the principal. WIVB News 4 received many concerned emails regarding the child's passing and we're now working to learn more about what happened. At this time, nothing [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/frontier-middle-school-student-death-prompts-response-from-school-officials/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/frontier-middle-school-student-death-prompts-response-from-school-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR's Kyle Busch, a 2-time champion, dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[His family reported that he had been hospitalized with a severe illness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nascars-kyle-busch-a-2-time-champion-dies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nascars-kyle-busch-a-2-time-champion-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is that Drake? 'Iceman' spotted in the 716]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- "Iceman" is in the 716. Randy, also known as @NYFlavaaa on Instagram and TikTok, is a Buffalo-based content creator whose videos have gone viral for picking up his daughter from school and turning up the radio for a car karaoke session in the front seat. This time, Drake was in the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/is-that-drake-iceman-spotted-in-the-716/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/is-that-drake-iceman-spotted-in-the-716/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New law could support educational opportunities]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A fund that gives local children more educational opportunities could soon have more revenue to help them learn. Two groups, the Invest in Education Foundation and the BISON Scholarship Fund, held a press conference on Thursday to discuss a law that is set to take effect in the new year. As [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-law-could-support-educational-opportunities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-law-could-support-educational-opportunities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Floating Garden grows free fresh food]]></title><description><![CDATA[MEDINA, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A special garden is sprouting in Orleans County, and it will soon offer free fresh foods. What makes it unique is its location, on a barge in the Erie Canal. New York-based Mary Mattingly is the artist behind "Floating Garden," an edible art exhibit in Medina. The opening date for the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/floating-garden-grows-free-fresh-food/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/floating-garden-grows-free-fresh-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo's first state park is finally complete]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Residents and visitors in Buffalo have a new spot to cool down as the weather warms up, just in time for Memorial Day weekend. Local and state leaders gathered on Thursday to celebrate the completion of Buffalo Harbor State Park -- the Queen City's first-ever state park. After two years of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalos-first-state-park-is-finally-complete/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalos-first-state-park-is-finally-complete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11 accused of selling fake temporary license plates as part of multi-million dollar scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Eleven people from New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Florida and Pennsylvania have been charged with selling more than 100,000 fake temporary license plates to allow people to evade tolls and parking tickets for nearly a decade, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Thursday. 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Town Supervisor [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crash-closes-i-290-near-niagara-falls-boulevard-for-hours-3-injured/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crash-closes-i-290-near-niagara-falls-boulevard-for-hours-3-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash closes I-290 near Niagara Falls Boulevard for hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A major accident in the town of Tonawanda shut down Niagara Falls Boulevard for hours on Thursday afternoon -- and also left multiple people injured. Multiple agencies responded after what officials said started with a truck striking either a utility pole or overhead wires that then fell into traffic. Witnesses said [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crash-closes-i-290-near-niagara-falls-boulevard-for-hours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crash-closes-i-290-near-niagara-falls-boulevard-for-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash closes I-290 near Niagara Falls Boulevard]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A stretch of Route 62 in Tonawanda is closed in both directions due to a multi-car accident Thursday afternoon. Route 62 North was reported closed from Koenig Road to I-290 in Tonawanda at 1:23 p.m. Route 62 South is also closed from I-290 to Koenig Road in Amherst. Due to the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crash-closes-i-290-near-niagara-falls-boulevard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crash-closes-i-290-near-niagara-falls-boulevard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Narcotics Chief Granville charged with unsafe storage of a gun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel &ldquo;DJ&rdquo; Granville, the former chief of the narcotics division for the Erie County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, was charged Wednesday night with unsafe storage of a gun found in an abandoned Tesla near City Hal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-narcotics-chief-granville-charged-with-unsafe-storage-of-a-gun/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-narcotics-chief-granville-charged-with-unsafe-storage-of-a-gun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Side homeowner: NY-funded repair program left her in the cold]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - As Western New York marks four years since the Tops mass shooting on Jefferson Avenue, the state&rsquo;s pledge to uplift Buffalo&rsquo;s East Side is under renewed scrutiny. Millions of dollars were poured into programs meant to heal, rebuild, and address long&#8209;standing inequities. But for one homeowner, the state-funded help she was [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/east-side-homeowner-ny-funded-repair-program-left-her-in-the-cold/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/east-side-homeowner-ny-funded-repair-program-left-her-in-the-cold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo school board passes 2026-27 budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo school board unanimously passed the proposed $1.2 billion budget on Wednesday night, which came despite concerns from many in the audience at the meeting who voiced their objections ahead of the vote. BPS superintendent Dr. Pascal Mubenga called the budget a plan focused on long-term district success while also [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-school-board-passes-2026-27-budget/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-school-board-passes-2026-27-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Victoire win their first PWHL title, beating Ottawa 4-0 in Game 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) &mdash; Abby Roque scored twice, Ann-Ren&eacute;e Desbiens made 23 saves and the Montreal Victoire won their first PWHL title, beating the Ottawa Charge 4-0 on Wednesday night in Game 4 of the Walter Cup Finals. Maggie Flaherty and Lina Ljungblom also scored. Montreal opened the best-of-five series at home with two overtime [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/montreal-victoire-win-their-first-pwhl-title-beating-ottawa-4-0-in-game-4/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/montreal-victoire-win-their-first-pwhl-title-beating-ottawa-4-0-in-game-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed Grand Island school budget rejected]]></title><description><![CDATA[GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On Tuesday, Grand Island voters rejected the district's proposed nearly $82 million budget by less than 100 votes -- leaving the district deciding what comes next. The proposed spending plan included a 2.7% tax levy increase -- about $1.1 million. Eric Fiebelkorn, the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/proposed-grand-island-school-budget-rejected/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/proposed-grand-island-school-budget-rejected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kincaid looks strong, confident as Bills hold OTAs]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- When Dalton Kincaid is healthy, he&rsquo;s been one of Josh Allen&rsquo;s most trusted targets. The challenge has been staying on the field. After injuries disrupted his rhythm last season &mdash; most notably a lingering PCL issue &mdash; the Bills&rsquo; tight end entered this offseason determined to reset both his body [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kincaid-looks-strong-confident-as-bills-hold-otas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kincaid-looks-strong-confident-as-bills-hold-otas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bert's Bikes &amp; Fitness collecting bike donations for Wheels for Workers 716]]></title><description><![CDATA[TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- May is National Bike Month. A local company is collecting old bicycles to help those who might need them the most. "A bicycle means so many different things to different people, it could be recreation, it could be transportation, it could be your first taste of freedom as a child -- [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/berts-bikes-amp-fitness-collecting-bike-donations-for-wheels-for-workers-716/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/berts-bikes-amp-fitness-collecting-bike-donations-for-wheels-for-workers-716/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYS sets temporary rate increase for NYSEG]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As the New York State Electric and Gas Corporation seeks to raise utility bills, the New York State Public Service Commission has a set temporary rate that is lower than the proposed increase. The New York State Public Service Commission recently announced the temporary rate, saying that a final rate determination [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nys-sets-temporary-rate-increase-for-nyseg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nys-sets-temporary-rate-increase-for-nyseg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man sentenced 15 years for knife assault on Amherst Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Buffalo man will spend the next 15 years in prison after he was convicted of stabbing an Amherst police officer during a domestic violence call last July. Rayquell Grant, 27, was sentenced to 15 years related to an incident that took place Saturday, July 12, 2025, when officers with the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-sentenced-15-years-for-knife-assault-on-amherst-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-sentenced-15-years-for-knife-assault-on-amherst-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested for Batavia crash that damaged 8 cars, setting one on fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Batavia Police announced an arrest Wednesday in connection with a motor vehicle crash that damaged eight cars and set one on fire. On March 23, police responded to the intersection of West Main and Oak Streets shortly before 8 a.m. for a multi-vehicle accident with injuries. One of the cars was [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-arrested-for-batavia-crash-that-damaged-8-cars-setting-one-on-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-arrested-for-batavia-crash-that-damaged-8-cars-setting-one-on-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man, two minors charged in Amherst robbery]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man and two minors are facing robbery charges after an alleged armed robbery in Amherst on Tuesday, Amherst Police said. Jaymir Jackson, 18, and two juveniles are accused of robbing a victim at gunpoint while the victim was in his vehicle near Callodine Avenue around 11:50 a.m. on Tuesday. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-two-minors-charged-in-amherst-robbery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-two-minors-charged-in-amherst-robbery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[MIAMI (AP) &mdash; Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced charges against former Cuban President Ra&uacute;l Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the socialist government. The indictment was related to Castro&rsquo;s alleged role in the shootdown of two small planes operated by the exile [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-announces-charges-against-former-cuban-leader-ral-castro-in-1996-aircraft-shootdown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-announces-charges-against-former-cuban-leader-ral-castro-in-1996-aircraft-shootdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corey Graham, Olympic medalist headline '26 Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame Class]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, NY - A pair of Western New York athletes who boast winning silver hardware headline the 36th induction class of the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. Corey Graham, the former Turner Carroll standout who went on to have a 12-year NFL career that included winning two Super Bowls, along with Jake Kaminski, a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/corey-graham-olympic-medalist-headline-26-greater-buffalo-sports-hall-of-fame-class/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/corey-graham-olympic-medalist-headline-26-greater-buffalo-sports-hall-of-fame-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Randolph student killed in car accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Randolph Central School District student was killed in a car accident, school officials said Wednesday. The student, who officials have not identified at this time, was in eleventh grade. "We extend our deepest condolences to the student's family and loved ones," a statement issued by the school district read. "Our [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/randolph-student-killed-in-car-accident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/randolph-student-killed-in-car-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo becomes new destination for Great Lakes Cruises]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Great Lakes Cruises is adding Buffalo as its newest destination stop as the city prepares to welcome its first cruise ship to sail to the area in decades. A new cruise ship terminal is expected to make its debut at Buffalo's Outer Harbor in summer of 2028. Gov. Kathy Hochul shared [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-becomes-new-destination-for-great-lakes-cruises/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-becomes-new-destination-for-great-lakes-cruises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres extend coach Lindy Ruff's contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Coach Lindy Ruff has signed a two-year contract extension with the Buffalo Sabres following one of the most successful seasons in team history. Ruff, in his second season since returning to coach the Sabres, led Buffalo back to the Stanley Cup playoffs, ending a 14-year postseason drought that was the longest [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-extend-coach-lindy-ruffs-contract/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-extend-coach-lindy-ruffs-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US announces criminal case against former Cuban President Raúl Castro]]></title><description><![CDATA[MIAMI (AP) &mdash; Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced charges against former Cuban President Ra&uacute;l Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the socialist government. The indictment was related to Castro&rsquo;s alleged role in the shootdown of two small planes operated by the exile [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-announces-criminal-case-against-former-cuban-president-ral-castro/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-announces-criminal-case-against-former-cuban-president-ral-castro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US is expected to announce criminal case against former Cuban President Raúl Castro]]></title><description><![CDATA[MIAMI (AP) &mdash; The Justice Department was expected to announce a criminal case Wednesday against former Cuban President Ra&uacute;l Castro as the Trump administration escalates pressure on the socialist government, according to two people familiar with the matter. Federal prosecutors in Miami were preparing an indictment related to Castro&rsquo;s alleged role in the 1996 downing [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-is-expected-to-announce-criminal-case-against-former-cuban-president-ral-castro/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-is-expected-to-announce-criminal-case-against-former-cuban-president-ral-castro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bike to school tradition returns to local schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- May is national bike month, and students in Buffalo are finding unique ways to incorporate more bike rides into their daily routines. GObike Buffalo participated in a bike to school ride Wednesday morning along with three local schools. Organizers said the event returned for its 10th year to highlight the physical [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bike-to-school-tradition-returns-to-local-schools/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bike-to-school-tradition-returns-to-local-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hitting the road for Memorial Day? Here's what to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Millions of drivers will begin hitting the road for Memorial Day travel this week. Here's what to know if you'll be on the road, too. AAA expects 45 million drivers to hit the road on Thursday and Memorial Day this year. And as the holiday approaches, safety is top of mind [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hitting-the-road-for-memorial-day-heres-what-to-know/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hitting-the-road-for-memorial-day-heres-what-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 injured in Delaware Avenue shooting, police investigate]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo police are investigating a shooting that happened on Delaware Avenue shortly before 2 a.m. Wednesday, injuring one individual. Officers responded to a shooting call in the 200 block of Delaware Avenue near West Chippewa Street, where a victim left the scene in a private car. Shortly after, a victim arrived [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-injured-in-delaware-avenue-shooting-police-investigate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-injured-in-delaware-avenue-shooting-police-investigate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills receiver Keon Coleman approaches third season as 'make or break']]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) &mdash; Bills receiver Keon Coleman is the first to admit he&rsquo;s not played close to anyone&rsquo;s expectations &mdash; including team owner Terry Pegula&rsquo;s &mdash; during his first two seasons in Buffalo. And the just turned 23-year-old is self-aware enough to appreciate his third season might be the last chance to prove himself. &ldquo;For [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-receiver-keon-coleman-approaches-third-season-as-make-or-break/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-receiver-keon-coleman-approaches-third-season-as-make-or-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frustrated Gowanda residents seek answers after hail damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After hail damaged property in communities like the village of Gowanda in late March, property owners were left with frustrations and questions -- and the village held a meeting on Tuesday to try to help those in need. Gowanda resident Kathy Booth is among those who attended the community hailstorm question [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/frustrated-gowanda-residents-seek-answers-after-hail-damage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/frustrated-gowanda-residents-seek-answers-after-hail-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Depew High School opens new technology suite]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Depew High School officials and students were joined by the community on Tuesday as they cut the ribbon on the school's new technology suite. To celebrate the new suite, the school hosted "Depew Discovery Night," inviting community members to the school to check out the new equipment and learn more about [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/depew-high-school-opens-new-technology-suite/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/depew-high-school-opens-new-technology-suite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School board elections, budget results across WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- School board elections and budget votes are happening across Western New York on Tuesday. Results will be listed below as polls close. The winners will be indicated in bold. Click here to view the complete budget results. Erie County Depew Niagara County North Tonawanda Allegany County Cattaraugus County Chautauqua County Bemus [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/school-board-elections-budget-results-across-wny/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/school-board-elections-budget-results-across-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 officers assaulted at Collins Correctional Facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Eight correction officers were injured in attacks by inmates in two separate incidents this month at Collins Correctional Facility, according to the union that represents the officers. In both incidents, the union said officers suffered multiple injuries and needed medical care. Union officials say attacks on officers are becoming more frequent, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/8-officers-assaulted-at-collins-correctional-facility/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/8-officers-assaulted-at-collins-correctional-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water main repairs down traffic in Tonawanda]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Crews are working to repair a water main on Sheridan Drive in the Town of Tonawanda Tuesday night, town officials said in a social media post on X. Two left lanes on Sheridan Drive between Colvin Boulevard and Belmont Avenue will be closed while repairs are underway, and reopen Wednesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/water-main-repairs-down-traffic-in-tonawanda/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/water-main-repairs-down-traffic-in-tonawanda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Grid volunteers work on USS Little Rock]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A partnership at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval Park is helping open parts of a ship the public has never seen. Volunteers from National Grid are helping bring new life to the USS Little Rock. They've been doing electrical work, painting, welding and carpentry to help light up new areas [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/national-grid-volunteers-work-on-uss-little-rock/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/national-grid-volunteers-work-on-uss-little-rock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction of new Highmark Stadium reaches major milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y (WIVB) -- As construction of the new Highmark Stadium moves closer to completion, the project marks new milestones. The stadium project has surpassed its 30% minority and women-owned business enterprise participation goal -- representing the largest participation by MWBE firms for any public-private project in Western New York history. "We are just [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/construction-of-new-highmark-stadium-reaches-major-milestone/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/construction-of-new-highmark-stadium-reaches-major-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills rehab trio returns to work as OTAs begin]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bills opened organized team activities this week with several encouraging developments along the defensive front, as three players returning from major injuries &mdash; Michael Hoecht, DeWayne Carter, and Landon Jackson &mdash; all took meaningful steps forward in their recoveries. Hoecht, working back from an Achilles injury, was active [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-rehab-trio-returns-to-work-as-otas-begin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-rehab-trio-returns-to-work-as-otas-begin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFTA honors veterans in ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The NFTA took time on Tuesday to remember members of the armed forces who paid the ultimate price serving the country. The NFTA held a flag-lowering ceremony at their Ellicott Street hub Tuesday morning. The American flag was lowered to half-staff in remembrance of fallen service members. For Memorial Day next [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nfta-honors-veterans-in-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nfta-honors-veterans-in-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo comptroller appealing to NY's highest court over bond decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Buffalo city comptroller Barbara Miller-Williams is filing an appeal with New York's highest court in her fight over borrowing for capital projects, she said Tuesday. She is continuing the legal battle through an appeal with the New York State Court of Appeals, despite two lower courts ruling against her. Miller-Williams has [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-comptroller-appealing-to-nys-highest-court-over-bond-decision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-comptroller-appealing-to-nys-highest-court-over-bond-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews work to repair 2 water main breaks in Wilson]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Residents in Wilson are being asked to limit their water use while crews work to repair two water main breaks Tuesday afternoon. Officials said residents might experience low water pressure, a temporary loss of water or discolored water while repairs are underway. According to the village's Facebook page, the first break [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-work-to-repair-2-water-main-breaks-in-wilson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-work-to-repair-2-water-main-breaks-in-wilson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SUNY Fredonia cutting more than 20 programs and minors]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; SUNY Fredonia will cut more than 20 programs and minors in an effort to address its deficit, the school said in a news release Tuesday. The school will cut 14 undergraduate and graduate programs: Undergrad programs Graduate programs In addition, the following minors will be cut: The programs combine for more [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/suny-fredonia-cutting-more-than-20-programs-and-minors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/suny-fredonia-cutting-more-than-20-programs-and-minors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arkells returning to Buffalo this summer after successful album release weekend last month]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Just over a month after Arkells sold out Buffalo&rsquo;s Town Ballroom on back-to-back nights in celebration of the release of their latest record, &ldquo;Between Us,&rdquo; the band has announced they&rsquo;ll be returning to Western New York for an Aug. 15 show at Terminal B on Buffalo&rsquo;s Outer Harbor. The Ontario rockers [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/arkells-returning-to-buffalo-this-summer-after-successful-album-release-weekend-last-month/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/arkells-returning-to-buffalo-this-summer-after-successful-album-release-weekend-last-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monster trucks, 'Ultimate Night of Destruction' returning to Erie County Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Three nights of vehicle tricks and destruction are set to return to the Erie County Fair in August. On Aug. 21 fair attendees can attend the Monster Truck Smash show beginning at 7:30 p.m. The next day, fairgoers can attend the 'Ultimate Night of Destruction,' which also begins at 7:30 p.m. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/monster-trucks-ultimate-night-of-destruction-returning-to-erie-county-fair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/monster-trucks-ultimate-night-of-destruction-returning-to-erie-county-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres season ends with overtime loss in Game 7 at home against Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; One of the most satisfying Sabres seasons in history ended in sudden disappointment. Alex Newhook scored 11:22 into overtime to give the visiting Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 victory in the deciding Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series, ending Buffalo&rsquo;s postseason revival in the second round of the Stanley Cup [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-season-ends-with-overtime-loss-in-game-7-at-home-against-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-season-ends-with-overtime-loss-in-game-7-at-home-against-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Negotiators reach a deal to end strike on North America’s busiest commuter rail system]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; Negotiators on Monday reached a deal to end the strike that stalled service on the Long Island Rail Road, the busiest commuter rail system in North America. Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement on X that the deal &ldquo;delivers raises for workers while protecting riders and taxpayers&rdquo; and that service [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/negotiators-reach-a-deal-to-end-strike-on-north-americas-busiest-commuter-rail-system/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/negotiators-reach-a-deal-to-end-strike-on-north-americas-busiest-commuter-rail-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York lawmakers pass 13th budget extender as negotiations push toward Memorial Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York lawmakers passed a temporary spending bill to prevent a government shutdown, while policy disagreements continue to stall the budget, with the total budget expected to fall between $262 and $266 billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-lawmakers-pass-13th-budget-extender-as-negotiations-push-toward-memorial-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-lawmakers-pass-13th-budget-extender-as-negotiations-push-toward-memorial-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Erie County DA John Flynn named Tonawanda supervisor]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Former Erie County District Attorney John Flynn was appointed the new supervisor of Tonawanda following a vote by the town&rsquo;s board on Monday night. Flynn was appointed to the role following Joe Emminger&rsquo;s retirement last week. Emminger had been the town&rsquo;s supervisor since 2016. Flynn served nearly two terms as the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-erie-county-da-john-flynn-named-tonawanda-supervisor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-erie-county-da-john-flynn-named-tonawanda-supervisor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo airport to receive $8.7M in federal funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Niagara International Airport will receive $8.7 million in federal funds as part of the Federal Aviation Administration's Fiscal Year 2026 Airport Terminal Program, Congressman Tim Kennedy announced Monday. The funds will be used to replace up to eight existing passenger boarding bridges, as well as new ground power units [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-airport-to-receive-87m-in-federal-funding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-airport-to-receive-87m-in-federal-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A Soldier's Journey Home' is building a house for a local hero]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEST FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Nathan Kalwicki, from West Falls, is a local hometown hero. Kalwicki joined the United States Army in 2010 and was deployed to Afghanistan in 2011. "About six months into that deployment, I was wounded in a routine mission," Kalwicki said. "I sort of found myself basically shot on the ground." [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-soldiers-journey-home-is-building-a-house-for-a-local-hero/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-soldiers-journey-home-is-building-a-house-for-a-local-hero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency battle follows Ischua Creek fish kill]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRANKLINVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; After months of trying, the Ischua Valley Water Keeper says it has been unable to obtain state records tied to last year&rsquo;s massive fish kill in Ischua Creek, which officials said was caused by untreated wastewater from Great Lakes Cheese. Now, the group is suing the New York State Department of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/transparency-battle-follows-ischua-creek-fish-kill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/transparency-battle-follows-ischua-creek-fish-kill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Israeli man sentenced in illegal immigration case]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An Israeli man who was convicted of bringing an undocumented person into the United States was sentenced to time served, the United State's Attorney's Office said Monday. Israel Enden, 46 and a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, previously pleaded guilty to transporting Elazar Wigdorowitz, who is undocumented, from Canada to the U.S. in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/israeli-man-sentenced-in-illegal-immigration-case/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/israeli-man-sentenced-in-illegal-immigration-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple pleads guilty to manslaughter charge for causing the death of two-month-old baby]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Buffalo couple pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge for causing the death of their two-month-old baby due to reckless neglect, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced Monday. On July 7, 2023, paramedics responded to a 911 call for an unresponsive child at an apartment on the 2000 block of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/couple-pleads-guilty-to-manslaughter-charge-for-causing-the-death-of-two-month-old-baby/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/couple-pleads-guilty-to-manslaughter-charge-for-causing-the-death-of-two-month-old-baby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$70M project begins Main Street improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New improvements are underway through a $70 million project upgrading Buffalo's Main Street, an effort city officials said has been ignored for far too long. &ldquo;Main Street is a wreck, and it&rsquo;s been a wreck for a long time,&rdquo; Mayor Sean Ryan said as he broke ground on the project Monday [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/70m-project-begins-main-street-improvements/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/70m-project-begins-main-street-improvements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonawanda man charged with second-degree murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Tonawanda man is facing a second-degree murder charge after officials found his wife dead at a Cleveland Drive residence early Saturday morning, Tonawanda police said Monday. Officials responded to a first aid call at the Cleveland Drive home around 2:48 a.m., where 51-year-old Tiffany Malvaso of Tonawanda was found dead. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-man-charged-with-second-degree-murder/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-man-charged-with-second-degree-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonawanda man charged with murder of his wife]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Tonawanda man is facing a second-degree murder charge after officials found his wife dead at a Cleveland Drive residence early Saturday morning, Tonawanda police said Monday. Officials responded to a first aid call at the Cleveland Drive home around 2:48 a.m., where 51-year-old Tiffany Malvaso of Tonawanda was found dead. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-man-charged-with-murder-of-his-wife/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-man-charged-with-murder-of-his-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate shooting on Shirley Avenue, 1 injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo police are investigating a shooting that took place on Shirley Avenue after a man was transported to ECMC for a gunshot wound, officials said Monday. Officers responded to the shooting call shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Sunday in the 200 block of Shirley Avenue, where a male victim was found [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-investigate-shooting-on-shirley-avenue-1-injured/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-investigate-shooting-on-shirley-avenue-1-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate shooting on Shirley Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo police are investigating a shooting that took place on Shirley Avenue after a man was transported to ECMC for a gunshot wound, officials said Monday. Officers responded to the shooting call shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Sunday in the 200 block of Shirley Avenue, where a male victim was found [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-investigate-shooting-on-shirley-avenue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-investigate-shooting-on-shirley-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late-night police presence on Shirley Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- WIVB News 4 is working to learn more after Shirley Avenue was surrounded by a heavy police presence Sunday night. Officers were seen searching around the street around 11 p.m. News 4 reached out to city officials for more information and is waiting to hear back. This is a developing story [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/late-night-police-presence-on-shirley-avenue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/late-night-police-presence-on-shirley-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young the Giant guitarist talks new record, band's catalog ahead of Buffalo show]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Now just over two weeks since the release of their sixth studio album, "Victory Garden," rock band Young the Giant is set to take the stage June 16 at Terminal B on Buffalo's Outer Harbor. Guitarist Eric Cannata spoke with WIVB about the record and upcoming tour ahead of the Buffalo [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/young-the-giant-guitarist-talks-new-record-bands-catalog-ahead-of-buffalo-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/young-the-giant-guitarist-talks-new-record-bands-catalog-ahead-of-buffalo-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawmaker believes youth hunting bill veto can be overturned]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erie County's debate over youth hunting continues after a veto from Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz -- but one legislator believes it should still have enough support from the legislature to override the veto. "There is overwhelming support for this law. Erie County and Rockland County are the only counties in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lawmaker-believes-youth-hunting-bill-veto-can-be-overturned/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lawmaker-believes-youth-hunting-bill-veto-can-be-overturned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill aims to support New York State volunteer firefighters]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A state bill to support volunteer firefighters across New York State is now one step closer to becoming law. The legislation, sponsored by Assemblywoman Karen McMahon, increases the volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers tax credit from $200 to $800 for individuals and then $400 to $1,600 for joint filers. The bill [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bill-aims-to-support-new-york-state-volunteer-firefighters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bill-aims-to-support-new-york-state-volunteer-firefighters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Rai runs away with the PGA Championship, first English-born winner in more than a century]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. (AP) &mdash; Aaron Rai shifted into high gear Sunday and pulled away from a world-class field with one amazing shot after another until he became the first English-born player in more than a century to capture the PGA Championship. Rai, who dreamed of being a Formula 1 driver until he turned to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/aaron-rai-runs-away-with-the-pga-championship-first-english-born-winner-in-more-than-a-century/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/aaron-rai-runs-away-with-the-pga-championship-first-english-born-winner-in-more-than-a-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pongo is looking for a forever home]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This weekend's Wake Up Wags featured Pongo, who is looking for a forever home. Pongo is full of energy and looking for a loving home. "I definitely think that he would do much better in a home with another dog just due to his energy," Julie Starr with Buddy's Second Chance [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pongo-is-looking-for-a-forever-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pongo-is-looking-for-a-forever-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers honor veterans with marker raising initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Volunteers honored fallen veterans on Sunday in Cheektowaga at the Mount Calvary Cemetery with a veteran marker raising. A dedicated group of volunteers in partnership with the cemetery worked to uncover and raise the markers, ensuring remembrance, as part of the restoration project. Organizers said they have helped resurface almost 2,000 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/volunteers-honor-veterans-with-marker-raising-initiative/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/volunteers-honor-veterans-with-marker-raising-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CEPA Art Gallery hosts 1K race]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The CEPA Art Gallery held its first annual 1K race on Sunday. The race served as an end to the chapter for the gallery after a neighboring building had a water system malfunction in February, flooding the center's darkroom and educational facility and closing the entire building for several days. "I [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cepa-art-gallery-hosts-1k-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cepa-art-gallery-hosts-1k-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinner becomes 1st Italian man to win Italian Open in 50 years and matches Djokovic's Masters sweep]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROME (AP) &mdash; Italian tennis fans had waited for this moment for a half century. For Jannik Sinner, though, it wasn&rsquo;t just about becoming the first Italian man to win the Italian Open since Adriano Panatta 50 years ago. The top-ranked Sinner&rsquo;s 6-4, 6-4 victory over Casper Ruud in Sunday's final on the red clay [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sinner-becomes-1st-italian-man-to-win-italian-open-in-50-years-and-matches-djokovics-masters-sweep/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sinner-becomes-1st-italian-man-to-win-italian-open-in-50-years-and-matches-djokovics-masters-sweep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews eject after 'midair collision' at Idaho Air Force base air show]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation is underway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-eject-after-midair-collision-at-idaho-air-force-base-air-show/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-eject-after-midair-collision-at-idaho-air-force-base-air-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Sabres fans jump for joy after Game 6 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A sea of blue and gold flooded downtown Buffalo as fans packed KeyBank Center, watching the Sabres keep their playoff run alive, securing an 8-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 6. Although the game was on the road, thousands of fans gathered together to watch it on the big [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/watch-sabres-fans-jump-for-joy-after-game-6-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 05:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/watch-sabres-fans-jump-for-joy-after-game-6-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres force Game 7 with scoring deluge in Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Game 7 is coming to the Sabrehood. The Sabres saved their season and extended their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Montreal Canadiens with an emphatic 8-3 victory in Game 6 on the road Saturday night. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 17 saves in 50 shutout minutes off the bench, Jack Quinn scored [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-force-game-7-with-scoring-deluge-in-montreal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-force-game-7-with-scoring-deluge-in-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Bisons honor local veterans]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As America's 250th birthday quickly approaches, a local nonprofit is partnering with the Buffalo Bisons to celebrate veterans and thank them for their service. The Western New York-based organization Senior Wishes worked with the baseball team and Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight to recognize a group of veterans who were on the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-bisons-honor-local-veterans/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-bisons-honor-local-veterans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pickleball tournament supports Make-A-Wish Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Village Glen Tennis and Pickleball Club is making some racket this weekend while supporting a meaningful cause. Basil Family Dealerships is teaming up with the Williamsville-based sports club for their 2026 pickleball tournament, supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. More than 250 competitive pickleball players are hitting the court this weekend to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pickleball-tournament-supports-make-a-wish-foundation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pickleball-tournament-supports-make-a-wish-foundation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local leaders, volunteers come together for Serve Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Chapel in Cheektowaga celebrated Serve Day this weekend, bringing volunteers from local churches together with leaders to make a difference in the community. Volunteers assisted with clean-up efforts at three separate stations for the event, including in Town Park. Cheektowaga Town Supervisor Brian Nowak spoke about the benefits of the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-leaders-volunteers-come-together-for-serve-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-leaders-volunteers-come-together-for-serve-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Along 4 The Hike: Kenneglenn Scenic &amp; Nature Preserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[WALES, N.Y. (WIVB) &ndash; We begin a new season of Along 4 the Hike at a new spot on the Western New York: the Kenneglenn Scenic &amp; Nature Preserve. The Western New York Land Conservancy purchased the former Kenneglenn Estate more than 20 years ago. The preserve offers two hikes with two views of the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/along-4-the-hike-kenneglenn-scenic-amp-nature-preserve/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/along-4-the-hike-kenneglenn-scenic-amp-nature-preserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local businesses benefit from Sabres' postseason run]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- From downtown bars to neighborhood watch parties, fans in blue and gold are continuing to pack Buffalo businesses night after night. "For businesses everywhere it's been unbelievable," said Jason Sunshine, general manager of The Draft Room. "We moved down here six, seven years ago with the idea that, you know, the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-businesses-benefit-from-sabres-postseason-run/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 05:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-businesses-benefit-from-sabres-postseason-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$5M paving project begins across Erie County]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A multi-million dollar paving project is underway across parts of Erie County, smoothing out some of the area's busiest roads. The New York State Department of Transportation said the $5.7 million project will repave parts of Niagara Falls Boulevard, Millersport Highway and Broadway. The work stretches through Amherst, Tonawanda, Cheektowaga, Sloan [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/5m-paving-project-begins-across-erie-county/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/5m-paving-project-begins-across-erie-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KeyBank Center to hold in-arena watch party for Game 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As the Buffalo Sabres' playoff run continues to bring fans together, fans will fill KeyBank Center Saturday for an in-arena watch party of Game 6 in Montreal. The watch party will feature giveaways including a t-shirt toss before the game, a DJ, sign making and more. "So much excitement, right, just [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/keybank-center-to-hold-in-arena-watch-party-for-game-6/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 04:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/keybank-center-to-hold-in-arena-watch-party-for-game-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madewell, PopUp Bagels coming to Station 12]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Station 12, the new open-air shopping center planned in Amherst, is adding four more businesses to its lineup -- some of which are coming to Western New York for the first time. J. Crew, Madewell, PopUp Bagels and State and Liberty Clothing will join the project, opening their doors on Sheridan [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/madewell-popup-bagels-coming-to-station-12/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/madewell-popup-bagels-coming-to-station-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Civil War-era schoolhouse restored for visitors]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Renovations are now complete at a historic one-room schoolhouse in Akron dating back to the Civil War days. The small log schoolhouse opened on Cummings Road shortly after the end of the Civil War. Several of the students were descendants of families who worked at a nearby cement mill. Several years [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/civil-war-era-schoolhouse-restored-for-visitors/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/civil-war-era-schoolhouse-restored-for-visitors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heart attack survivor reunited with responders who saved her life]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A special reunion held on Friday reunited a heart attack survivor with the first responders who helped save her life last year. Aisha Ryland, who went into cardiac arrest last June, was greeted with flowers and a hug from the medical staff that helped save her life. AMR credits a coordinated [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/heart-attack-survivor-reunited-with-responders-who-saved-her-life/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/heart-attack-survivor-reunited-with-responders-who-saved-her-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamestown woman sentenced to one year probation after assaulting federal officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Jamestown woman previously convicted of assaulting a federal officer was sentenced to one year of probation, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Friday. An arrest warrant for 30-year-old Alyssa Sheldon was executed in May 2022. During her court appearance, Sheldon was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshall Service. Officials said [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jamestown-woman-sentenced-to-one-year-probation-after-assaulting-federal-officer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jamestown-woman-sentenced-to-one-year-probation-after-assaulting-federal-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seneca Nation celebrates anniversary of Buffalo Creek Treaty]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Seneca Nation celebrated the anniversary of an important treaty Friday that assured members of the nation they could stay on Western New York land centuries ago. The Buffalo Creek Compromise Treaty was reached in 1842, following an earlier treaty that attempted to relocate the Seneca Nation to what is now [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/seneca-nation-celebrates-anniversary-of-buffalo-creek-treaty/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/seneca-nation-celebrates-anniversary-of-buffalo-creek-treaty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which games do Bills fans have circled on their calendar?]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On Thursday evening, the Bills schedule for the 2026 season was released. The schedule has fans checking their calendars and making plans. With the new season comes new beginnings for the Bills; a new stadium, new head coach and new opportunities. "Buffalo has one of the tougher strength of schedules [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/which-games-do-bills-fans-have-circled-on-their-calendar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/which-games-do-bills-fans-have-circled-on-their-calendar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Police ask for public assistance locating missing children]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; New York State police are asking for public assistance locating two children who are believed to have been taken by their non-custodial parent. Amara Koschuk, 6, and Lincoln R. Koschuk, 4, are believed to be with their mother, Nicole A. Koschuk, 42. Nicole Koschuk is described as being 5 feet, 4 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/state-police-ask-for-public-assistance-locating-missing-children/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/state-police-ask-for-public-assistance-locating-missing-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleanup underway after asphalt spill near Mineral Springs, Seneca]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- City officials are cleaning up after an asphalt spill caused by a car accident near Mineral Springs Road and Seneca Street. The Buffalo Fire Department responded to the accident around 1:30 p.m. Friday. Officials said an asphalt-sealer truck with an approximate 100-gallon capacity was involved in the accident, causing the asphalt [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cleanup-underway-after-asphalt-spill-near-mineral-springs-seneca/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cleanup-underway-after-asphalt-spill-near-mineral-springs-seneca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car accident causes asphalt spill near Mineral Springs, Seneca]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- City officials cleaned up after an asphalt spill caused by a car accident near Mineral Springs Road and Seneca Street on Friday. The Buffalo Fire Department responded to the accident around 1:30 p.m. Officials said an asphalt-sealer truck with an approximate 100-gallon capacity was involved in the accident, causing the asphalt [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/car-accident-causes-asphalt-spill-near-mineral-springs-seneca/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/car-accident-causes-asphalt-spill-near-mineral-springs-seneca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Primary Hall charter school in Buffalo to close at end of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School, a Buffalo school that serves more than 200 elementary-aged students, will close at the end of the year, the school said Friday. A vote was finalized last week to close the school, which opened in 2021 to kindergarten and first-grade students and now serves students from [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/primary-hall-charter-school-in-buffalo-to-close-at-end-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/primary-hall-charter-school-in-buffalo-to-close-at-end-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man admits to leaving dog inside hot car, causing heatstroke death]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Depew man pleaded guilty to leaving a dog under his care inside a hot vehicle, causing the animal to die of heatstroke, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Friday. Daniel Kowalczyk, 29, admitted to leaving Goon, a three-year-old bulldog, inside a cage in the back of his parked car [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-admits-to-leaving-dog-inside-hot-car-causing-heatstroke-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-admits-to-leaving-dog-inside-hot-car-causing-heatstroke-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pain at the pump: Iran war tensions drain wallets in WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; With Memorial Day weekend just over a week away, many drivers are wondering when they might see some sort of relief at the gas pumps. Much of that depends on what direction the war between the U.S. and Iran goes moving forward, which has created tension among politicians and officials from Western [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pain-at-the-pump-iran-war-tensions-drain-wallets-in-wny/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pain-at-the-pump-iran-war-tensions-drain-wallets-in-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County Executive vetoes bill allowing 12- and 13-year-olds to hunt deer]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz has vetoed a bill that passed in the county legislature last month that would allow 12- and 13-year-olds to hunt deer with guns in Erie County. The bill passed in the legislature 7-3 on April 30, with one legislator absent from the vote. The three legislators [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-executive-vetoes-bill-allowing-12-and-13-year-olds-to-hunt-deer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-executive-vetoes-bill-allowing-12-and-13-year-olds-to-hunt-deer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo men arrested for animal cruelty, illegal drugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Two men were arrested on Thursday after law enforcement recovered illegal substances and three malnourished dogs from residences in Buffalo, the Erie County Sheriff's Office announced Friday. Benathan Cook, 46, and Maurice Ruttlen, 41, were taken into custody following warrant searches at two locations in the city of Buffalo, with an [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-men-arrested-for-animal-cruelty-illegal-drugs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-men-arrested-for-animal-cruelty-illegal-drugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UB student earns bachelor's degree at 18 years old]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Brooklyn native Michael Reyf enrolled in the University at Buffalo in 2024 at just 16 years old. Now, two years later, he's ready to graduate. The university announced on Friday that Reyf, a mathematics major with minors in statistics and law, will be graduating as part of the class of 2026 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ub-student-earns-bachelors-degree-at-18-years-old/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ub-student-earns-bachelors-degree-at-18-years-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers to honor veterans with marker raising initiative at Mount Calvary Cemetery]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Volunteers, including students from several area high schools, will be gathering at Cheektowaga's Mount Calvary Cemetery on May 17, for an ongoing grassroots restoration project to honor the final resting places of U.S. veterans. Mount Calvary's Executive Director Megan Hahin said Friday that volunteers will be working to raise veteran grave [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/volunteers-to-honor-veterans-with-marker-raising-initiative-at-mount-calvary-cemetery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/volunteers-to-honor-veterans-with-marker-raising-initiative-at-mount-calvary-cemetery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand speaks on rising gas prices in connection to U.S.-Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Senator Kirsten Gillibrand spoke Friday on rising gas prices and urged the federal government to withdraw from the ongoing war with Iran in order to utilize funds to create relieve for New Yorkers. "The average cost of gas in New York is over 50% higher today than it was this time [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sen-kirsten-gillibrand-speaks-on-rising-gas-prices-in-connection-to-us-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sen-kirsten-gillibrand-speaks-on-rising-gas-prices-in-connection-to-us-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills gameday radio broadcasts moving to Cumulus Media]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bills will be moving their gameday radio broadcasts to Cumulus Media, the network announced on-air Friday morning. Cumulus owns 97 Rock and 103.3 The Edge, FM stations in Buffalo. It's a return of sorts for the Bills, whose games were on Cumulus radio stations before moving to WGR 550 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-gameday-radio-broadcasts-moving-to-cumulus-media/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-gameday-radio-broadcasts-moving-to-cumulus-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres season on the brink after early lead surrendered in Game 5 vs. Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; After skating out to an early lead, the Sabres stumbled to the edge of elimination in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. The visiting Montreal Canadiens scored three goals in the second period on their way to a 6-3 victory in Game 5 on Thursday night at KeyBank Center, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-season-on-the-brink-after-early-lead-surrendered-in-game-5-vs-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-season-on-the-brink-after-early-lead-surrendered-in-game-5-vs-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 takeaways on the 2026 Bills schedule: new stadium opening, Thanksgiving and Christmas games]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Bills will kick off the first season at the new Highmark Stadium in a primetime opener against the Detroit Lions, and Buffalo will host a Thanksgiving game for the first time in franchise history, part of an eight-game home slate. Here are the key takeaways from the 2026 schedule released [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/4-takeaways-on-the-2026-bills-schedule-new-stadium-opening-thanksgiving-and-christmas-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/4-takeaways-on-the-2026-bills-schedule-new-stadium-opening-thanksgiving-and-christmas-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York passes 12th budget extender, one week since Hochul announced agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York State Legislature passed a 12th emergency budget extender to keep the government operating and fund payroll through Monday, pushing the state budget to 45 days late, the most delayed spending plan since 2010.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-passes-12th-budget-extender-one-week-since-hochul-announced-agreement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-passes-12th-budget-extender-one-week-since-hochul-announced-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PWHL franchise coming to Hamilton]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Professional Women's Hockey League is expanding to Hamilton, Ontario for the 2026-27 season, the league said Thursday. The team, which will play at TD Coliseum in downtown Hamilton, has not been given a name, but the colors will be maroon, gold and cream, as those were the colors of a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pwhl-franchise-coming-to-hamilton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pwhl-franchise-coming-to-hamilton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lockport Cabinet Factory to reopen]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Lockport's former Candlelight Cabinetry factory on Michigan Street will reopen following an acquisition by the newly formed Candlelight Curated Inc., Gov. Kathy Hochul's office announced Thursday. The company plans to launch a multimillion-dollar investment project to upgrade the historic factory's infrastructure with support from local investors and state incentives. "This is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lockport-cabinet-factory-to-reopen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lockport-cabinet-factory-to-reopen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Depew medical practice agrees to $500,000 fraud allegation settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Former Depew medical practice Lancaster Medical LLC has agreed to pay $500,000 to resolve allegations that the company fraudulently obtained a Paycheck Protection Program loan in 2020 that they were ineligible for, according to the United States Attorney's Office. Authorities alleged that Lancaster Medical LLC falsely certified their eligibility for a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/depew-medical-practice-agrees-to-500000-fraud-allegation-settlement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/depew-medical-practice-agrees-to-500000-fraud-allegation-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bring home Vivi the St. Bernard]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thursday's Wake Up Wags featured Vivi, a St. Bernard looking for a forever home. Alycia Baran with All-Star Animal Rescue said Vivi gets along with both dogs and cats that may already be in your home. Organizers recommend she be adopted by someone who can "handle her strength," as she's still [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bring-home-vivi-the-st-bernard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bring-home-vivi-the-st-bernard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$8.7M project begins improving roads in Niagara Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Drivers -- and their tires -- will finally find some relief from rough roads through an $8.7 million construction project aimed at improving highways throughout Niagara Falls. The LaSalle Expressway and part of the I-190 will be repaved through the project, creating a smoother driving experience. The New York State Department [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/87m-project-begins-improving-roads-in-niagara-falls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/87m-project-begins-improving-roads-in-niagara-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community remembers 5/14 shooting victims four years later]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thursday marks four years since the racially motivated mass shooting at the Tops on Jefferson Avenue that killed 10 people in 2022. The Buffalo community will gather at the 5/14 Honor Space at 2 p.m. to honor the victims: A live stream of the remembrance ceremony will be available to watch [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/community-remembers-514-shooting-victims-four-years-later/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/community-remembers-514-shooting-victims-four-years-later/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of butterflies return to Botanical Gardens]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Hundreds of butterflies will flutter around the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens this weekend as their live butterfly experience returns. Visitors will have the chance to see different species of butterflies up close in the Tropical Orchard greenhouse, including monarchs, painted ladies, red admirals and more through the immersive exhibit. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hundreds-of-butterflies-return-to-botanical-gardens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hundreds-of-butterflies-return-to-botanical-gardens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian struck by train near Sheridan Drive, Military Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Tonawanda Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a train Wednesday night. The individual was hit near Sheridan Drive and Military Road. There are currently no updates on the pedestrian's condition. WIVB News 4 is awaiting more details from police. This is a developing story that will be updated [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pedestrian-struck-by-train-near-sheridan-drive-military-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pedestrian-struck-by-train-near-sheridan-drive-military-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian dead after being struck by train in Tonawanda]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 63-year-old man died after being struck by a train near Sheridan Drive and Military Road on Wednesday night, Town of Tonawanda police said. Michael Lukacz of Tonawanda was found dead at the scene, police said. Police said that he appeared to have been attempting to walk across the train tracks [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pedestrian-dead-after-being-struck-by-train-in-tonawanda/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pedestrian-dead-after-being-struck-by-train-in-tonawanda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Music Hall of Famer &amp; Las Vegas headliner returns home for Riviera show]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Music Hall of Fame class of 2000 inductee and Las Vegas headliner Clint Holmes will be returning home to celebrate his 80th birthday on May 17 at the Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda. The show is Holmes' second birthday performance, following a show in Las Vegas earlier this month. He [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-music-hall-of-famer-amp-las-vegas-headliner-returns-home-for-riviera-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-music-hall-of-famer-amp-las-vegas-headliner-returns-home-for-riviera-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawmakers hold biometric data collection hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Local lawmakers held a hearing on a proposed ban of businesses using biometric data collection on Wednesday. The bill would prohibit retailers like Wegmans from collecting customers' data through facial recognition technology. Those who spoke on Wednesday were against a total ban. Several speakers were from funeral homes, citing families who [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lawmakers-hold-biometric-data-collection-hearing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lawmakers-hold-biometric-data-collection-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills RB Ray Davis works to uplift children in foster care system]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Bills running back Ray Davis is turning his personal experience in foster care into a mission to help children facing similar struggles. After growing up in foster care and experiencing homelessness as a child, Davis is using his platform to help children in the foster care system feel seen -- [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-rb-ray-davis-works-to-uplift-children-in-foster-care-system/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-rb-ray-davis-works-to-uplift-children-in-foster-care-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Botanical Gardens undergoing expansion, renovation project]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The gardens at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens have been in bloom for 126 years. They welcome more than 100,000 people every year, supporting their mission of connecting people with plants. "This place is so deeply special to so many people in our community and beyond," Erin Grajek, president [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/botanical-gardens-undergoing-expansion-renovation-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/botanical-gardens-undergoing-expansion-renovation-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawmakers hold public meeting over youth hunting bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Lawmakers held a public meeting on Wednesday regarding a youth hunting bill that is a target for a possible veto. The Erie County Legislature recently passed the youth hunting bill in a 7-3 vote, which would allow 12- and 13-year-olds to hunt deer with a firearm, accompanied by an experienced adult [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lawmakers-hold-public-meeting-over-youth-hunting-bill/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 02:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lawmakers-hold-public-meeting-over-youth-hunting-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Putting pep back into your pup's step]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A new business is offering a new take on some dogs' favorite activity. ZoomPaws is a mobile canine fitness service that allows high energy dogs to get extra exercise by running or walking on a slatmill. A slatmill is a non-motorized treadmill that is powered by the dogs speed. ZoomPaws [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/putting-pep-back-into-your-pups-step/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/putting-pep-back-into-your-pups-step/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor aims to fix, maintain community centers in new budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan said Wednesday that his proposed budget plan has millions of dollars to fix and maintain community centers and other city-owned buildings. Ryan said $3.5 million is being set aside for Buffalo's Buildings Division, which is a 76% increase in funding. Ryan made the announcement at the Autumnwood [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mayor-aims-to-fix-maintain-community-centers-in-new-budget/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mayor-aims-to-fix-maintain-community-centers-in-new-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo woman pleads guilty to driving children to vandalize The Terrace at Delaware Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo woman has pleaded guilty to fourth-degree criminal mischief and endangering the welfare of a child after driving six children to vandalize The Terrace at Delaware Park in October 2025, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. Stacy Matthews, 40, pleaded guilty on Friday, May 8. Officials said Matthews [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-to-driving-children-to-vandalize-the-terrace-at-delaware-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-to-driving-children-to-vandalize-the-terrace-at-delaware-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bird break-in: Wild turkey barges into Wales home]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Wales home had a break-in by an unsuspecting intruder -- with feathers. A wild turkey found its way inside the home through a double-pane window Tuesday night, the Erie County Sheriff's Office said. Photos from the sheriff's office Facebook page show the feathered culprit as it was taken into custody. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bird-break-in-wild-turkey-barges-into-wales-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bird-break-in-wild-turkey-barges-into-wales-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do sunburns appear when it's cloudy outside?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- You may have noticed that if you're outside on a cloudy day for an extended period, especially in spring and summer, you come back inside with a sunburn. How is that possible? Just because you don't see the sun doesn't automatically mean that you're protected from its harmful rays. A bit [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-do-sunburns-appear-when-its-cloudy-outside/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-do-sunburns-appear-when-its-cloudy-outside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daddy Dave of 'Street Outlaws' arrested on stalking charge in Bath]]></title><description><![CDATA[BATH, N.Y. (WETM) &ndash; Daddy Dave, known for the street racing reality TV show 'Street Outlaws,' has been arrested on stalking charges in Bath, New York. David E. Comstock, 53, of Mustang, Oklahoma, was arrested on the charges of tampering in the third degree and stalking in the fourth degree, as stated in a release [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/daddy-dave-of-street-outlaws-arrested-on-stalking-charge-in-bath/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/daddy-dave-of-street-outlaws-arrested-on-stalking-charge-in-bath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina man arrested after crashing into Border Patrol car in Wyoming County]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A North Carolina man was arrested after speeding and crashing into a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle, the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday. Border Patrol notified the sheriff's office around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday that a vehicle was driving to Wyoming County after fleeing from agents in Erie County. Officials said the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/north-carolina-man-arrested-after-crashing-into-border-patrol-car-in-wyoming-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/north-carolina-man-arrested-after-crashing-into-border-patrol-car-in-wyoming-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Pharaoh's owner Peter Gerace sentenced to 25 years in prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Former Cheektowaga strip club owner Peter Gerace was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Wednesday on drug and sex trafficking charges while he was the owner of the club. Gerace is the former owner of Pharaoh's Gentlemen's Club in Cheektowaga. Gerace was convicted of charges related to drug and sex [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-pharaohs-owner-peter-gerace-sentenced-to-25-years-in-prison/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-pharaohs-owner-peter-gerace-sentenced-to-25-years-in-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moog supports student group to launch rockets in national competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A group of local students are set to compete in the world's largest rocket competition outside of Washington D.C., launching rockets more than 700 feet into the sky. Five high school students from The International Preparatory School (PS 198) will compete alongside 100 teams from across the country at the American [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/moog-supports-student-group-to-launch-rockets-in-national-competition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/moog-supports-student-group-to-launch-rockets-in-national-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elmira man indicted in fatal Black Rock shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash;&nbsp;An Elmira man was arraigned Tuesday for his involvement in a fatal shooting in Black Rock in 2025, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. Amir Williams, 19, was charged with two counts of second-degree murder, one count of first-degree robbery, one count of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and one [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/elmira-man-indicted-in-fatal-black-rock-shooting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/elmira-man-indicted-in-fatal-black-rock-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Aurora company reflects on collaboration with NASA for Artemis II mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Eyes around the world were watching as NASA's Artemis II crew lifted off, beginning their journey around the moon. "It was just an overwhelming experience, seeing the rocket lift off and knowing that there are four humans in here, and they're going back to the moon for the first time [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/east-aurora-company-reflects-on-collaboration-with-nasa-for-artemis-ii-mission/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/east-aurora-company-reflects-on-collaboration-with-nasa-for-artemis-ii-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frank Turner returning to Town Ballroom ahead of annual festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Folk-punk singer-songwriter Frank Turner announced on Wednesday via social media that he will be playing a show at Buffalo&rsquo;s Town Ballroom on Sept. 16 ahead of his annual &ldquo;Lost Evenings Festival,&rdquo; which will be taking place over four nights in Dallas, Texas this year. This year marks nine years of the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/frank-turner-returning-to-town-ballroom-ahead-of-annual-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/frank-turner-returning-to-town-ballroom-ahead-of-annual-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roger Daltrey to perform at Artpark in September]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Sir Roger Daltrey of historic rock band The Who will be bringing his "A Great Night Out Tour" to Artpark on Sept. 17, the musician announced via press release on Wednesday. Two years since Daltrey's last solo shows and less than a year removed from what has been deemed The Who's [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/roger-daltrey-to-perform-at-artpark-in-september/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/roger-daltrey-to-perform-at-artpark-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres overcome adversity to even series with Canadiens going into Game 5 in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Sabres are coming home on even ground with the Canadiens in their Eastern Conference semifinal series after rallying to win 3-2 in Game 4 on Tuesday night in Montreal. Zach Benson scored the go-ahead goal on a power play in the third period, Tage Thompson had a goal and an [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-overcome-adversity-to-even-series-with-canadiens-going-into-game-5-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-overcome-adversity-to-even-series-with-canadiens-going-into-game-5-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steelbound Brewery opens new location]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Steelbound Brewery and Distillery opened its new Niagara Falls location on Tuesday. The location is inside of the Sheraton Hotel on Third Street. Steelbound hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony before opening to the public. The brewery and distillery will be open seven days a week from noon to 10 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/steelbound-brewery-opens-new-location/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/steelbound-brewery-opens-new-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5/14 Memorial Foundation hires construction manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Tuesday marked another milestone for the construction of the 5/14 Memorial at Best Street and Jefferson Avenue. Members of the memorial foundation announced that they have hired a construction manager to oversee the process. Buffalo Construction Consultants will handle quality control, safety and bidding out to subcontractors for the construction of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/514-memorial-foundation-hires-construction-manager/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/514-memorial-foundation-hires-construction-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans prepare for the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- If you plan on scoring tickets to the World Cup this summer, you may experience some sticker shock. The World Cup kicks off on June 11, and AAA says that it's crunch time. "I think we're in a really good spot because if Toronto tickets are selling out, if we're getting [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fans-prepare-for-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fans-prepare-for-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Senate takes on junk fees, digital subscriptions, surveillance pricing]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York state's Senate majority advanced a suite of consumer protection bills on Tuesday, targeting hidden fees, discriminatory pricing algorithms, and exploitative corporate practices across several industries, with the goal of giving regulators new enforcement tools and guaranteeing transparent prices for everyday goods and services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-senate-takes-on-junk-fees-digital-subscriptions-surveillance-pricing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-senate-takes-on-junk-fees-digital-subscriptions-surveillance-pricing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blasdell Police investigate allegations involving elementary school aide]]></title><description><![CDATA[BLASDELL, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Blasdell Police Department confirmed Tuesday it is investigating allegations that a teacher&rsquo;s aide at Blasdell Elementary School may have had inappropriate contact with students. The Frontier Central School District did not provide any details to families other than to those of the alleged victims, which has upset some parents. Many [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/blasdell-police-investigate-allegations-involving-elementary-school-aide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/blasdell-police-investigate-allegations-involving-elementary-school-aide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former priest accused of stealing $450K from Buffalo church]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A former priest has been accused of stealing around $450,000 from a Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation in Buffalo, the United States Attorney's Office said Tuesday. Christos Christakis, 57, has been charged with bank fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-priest-accused-of-stealing-450k-from-buffalo-church/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-priest-accused-of-stealing-450k-from-buffalo-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres fan group asked to change name]]></title><description><![CDATA[LACKAWANNA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A local Sabres fan group has been asked by the team to change their name due to a previous trademark. "When we first got started, I think we were watching, my buddy Ron and I were just watching a game, and it wasn't even the announcer, during intermission, we heard someone [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-fan-group-asked-to-change-name/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-fan-group-asked-to-change-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No charges for Cheektowaga officer who fatally shot Buffalo man last August]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation announced on Tuesday that a Cheektowaga police officer will not face criminal charges for a shooting that left one man dead in August 2025. Hugh Davis Jr., 60, was shot by police on Aug. 13, 2025 at an apartment on Sanders Road [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/no-charges-for-cheektowaga-officer-who-fatally-shot-buffalo-man-last-august/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/no-charges-for-cheektowaga-officer-who-fatally-shot-buffalo-man-last-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French hantavirus patient is critically ill, on an artificial lung as total cases grow to 11]]></title><description><![CDATA[PARIS (AP) &mdash; A French woman infected in the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship is critically ill and being treated with an artificial lung, a doctor at the Paris hospital caring for the sickened passenger said Tuesday. The outbreak has now reached 11 total reported cases, 9 of which have been confirmed. 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[...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hamburg-man-sentenced-in-animal-cruelty-case-involving-kittens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hamburg-man-sentenced-in-animal-cruelty-case-involving-kittens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain reports new hantavirus case in passenger from cruise ship as total cases grow to 11]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) &mdash; A Spanish passenger evacuated from the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak has tested positive for the virus, Spain&rsquo;s health ministry announced Tuesday. The outbreak has now reached 11 total cases, 9 of which have been confirmed. Three people on the cruise died, including a Dutch [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spain-reports-new-hantavirus-case-in-passenger-from-cruise-ship-as-total-cases-grow-to-11/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spain-reports-new-hantavirus-case-in-passenger-from-cruise-ship-as-total-cases-grow-to-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain reports new hantavirus case in passenger from cruise ship as confirmed infections grow to 9]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) &mdash; A Spanish passenger evacuated from the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive for the virus, Spain&rsquo;s health ministry announced Tuesday as the World Health Organization said it has now confirmed nine cases. Three people on the cruise died. The passenger with the new confirmed [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spain-reports-new-hantavirus-case-in-passenger-from-cruise-ship-as-confirmed-infections-grow-to-9/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spain-reports-new-hantavirus-case-in-passenger-from-cruise-ship-as-confirmed-infections-grow-to-9/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New movie inspired by Bills' Ray Davis in development]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new movie deal is in the works for Bills running back Ray Davis, bringing his experiences in foster care to the big screen, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The movie "Breakaway Ray" will reportedly center around early experiences from Davis' childhood and the challenges he navigated growing up in San [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-movie-inspired-by-bills-ray-davis-in-development/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-movie-inspired-by-bills-ray-davis-in-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rabies vaccines to be distributed in Chautauqua County]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Rabies prevention efforts by the U.S. Department of Agriculture will take place this month in parts of Chautauqua County to prevent the spread of raccoon rabies. Aircraft will distribute small quantities of an oral rabies vaccine throughout northern Chautauqua County from May 18 through May 25. Officials said the Village of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rabies-vaccines-to-be-distributed-in-chautauqua-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rabies-vaccines-to-be-distributed-in-chautauqua-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village to open Thursday with free general admission for 2026 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village (BNHV) in Amherst will open for its 2026 season on Thursday, May 14. This year, BNHV is offering free general admission to all visitors thanks to an anonymous donor. The season will run through Sept. 26. Hours for the village are Thursday through Saturday from 10 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-niagara-heritage-village-to-open-thursday-with-free-general-admission-for-2026-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-niagara-heritage-village-to-open-thursday-with-free-general-admission-for-2026-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NFL schedule: Broncos and Chiefs play in 1st Monday night game of the season]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; The Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs will play Sept. 14 in the first game of ESPN's &ldquo;Monday Night Football&rdquo; schedule. Where that game will be played was not part of Tuesday morning's announcement. The location has not been determined yet with the NFL still finalizing things ahead of Thursday night's [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2026-nfl-schedule-broncos-and-chiefs-play-in-1st-monday-night-game-of-the-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2026-nfl-schedule-broncos-and-chiefs-play-in-1st-monday-night-game-of-the-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain reports new hantavirus case in passenger evacuated from cruise ship as outbreak grows to 11]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) &mdash; A Spanish passenger evacuated from the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive for the virus, Spain&rsquo;s health ministry announced Tuesday as the World Health Organization said it has now confirmed 11 cases, including three people from the cruise who died. The passenger with the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spain-reports-new-hantavirus-case-in-passenger-evacuated-from-cruise-ship-as-outbreak-grows-to-11/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spain-reports-new-hantavirus-case-in-passenger-evacuated-from-cruise-ship-as-outbreak-grows-to-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darien Lake opening for 2026 season on Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Six Flags Darien Lake will be opening for the season this Friday, May 15, starting on weekends, with daily operations beginning June 24. The park is teasing a major renovation of Main Street, with a "complete redesign" of its fountain area, in addition to 500 feet of track added to the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/darien-lake-opening-for-2026-season-on-friday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/darien-lake-opening-for-2026-season-on-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eurovision song competition starts with the first semifinal after boycott over Israel]]></title><description><![CDATA[VIENNA (AP) &mdash; Competition starts Tuesday at the Eurovision Song Contest, with divisions over Israel's participation hanging over the 70th birthday of the over-the-top pop music extravaganza. Host city Vienna has been bedecked in hearts and the contest&rsquo;s &ldquo;United by Music&rdquo; motto for a week in which singers and bands from 35 countries will compete [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/eurovision-song-competition-starts-with-the-first-semifinal-after-boycott-over-israel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 06:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/eurovision-song-competition-starts-with-the-first-semifinal-after-boycott-over-israel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Seneca parks seek solutions after alleged vandalism, assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An increase in vandalism and the alleged assault of a town employee at several West Seneca parks has town officials looking for solutions. Tire tracks now cover one of the soccer fields at the West Seneca Soccer Club after a car allegedly drove through the grass last Monday night. The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/west-seneca-parks-seek-solutions-after-alleged-vandalism-assault/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/west-seneca-parks-seek-solutions-after-alleged-vandalism-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenmore Village Improvement Society celebrates 18-year anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Kenmore Village Improvement Society celebrated its 18-year anniversary on Monday. Founded in 2008, the group of volunteers from across the village strives to make the area clean, safe, and resourceful. Members of the group said it's continued to grow over the years. "It's through a lot of volunteer hours -- [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kenmore-village-improvement-society-celebrates-18-year-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kenmore-village-improvement-society-celebrates-18-year-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First regular-season game at new Highmark Stadium announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Bills announced on Monday that the first regular-season game at the new Highmark Stadium will take place on Thursday, Sept. 17 in Week 2 against the Detroit Lions. The game will be shown on Amazon's Thursday Night Football. The rest of the Bills' schedule is set to be announced on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/first-regular-season-game-at-new-highmark-stadium-announced/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/first-regular-season-game-at-new-highmark-stadium-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills schedule: Games on Thanksgiving and Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A historic Buffalo Bills season that will feature the opening of the new Highmark Stadium will also feature several big primetime holiday games. The Bills&rsquo; 2026 schedule was officially announced on Thursday, and there are plenty of compelling matchups throughout the lineup. The schedule includes six primetime games and games on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-schedule-games-on-thanksgiving-and-christmas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-schedule-games-on-thanksgiving-and-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills schedule: Buffalo opens new Highmark Stadium in Week 2 against Detroit]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Bills announced on Monday that the first regular-season game at the new Highmark Stadium will take place on Thursday, Sept. 17 in Week 2 against the Detroit Lions. The game will be shown on Amazon's Thursday Night Football. The rest of the Bills' schedule is set to be announced on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-schedule-buffalo-opens-new-highmark-stadium-in-week-2-against-detroit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-schedule-buffalo-opens-new-highmark-stadium-in-week-2-against-detroit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fan runs a mile for each goal scored against the Sabres]]></title><description><![CDATA[GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The dedication of Buffalo Sabres fans is shown all over Western New York, and one fan is going the distance to take it a step further. "I kind of got back into running right before the season started and I was like, 'How can I connect the two?" Luke Strott [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fan-runs-a-mile-for-each-goal-scored-against-the-sabres/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fan-runs-a-mile-for-each-goal-scored-against-the-sabres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerns mount in Buffalo after woman was grazed by bullet near county government buildings]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Whether they're on their lunch break or just taking a stroll in what feels like long overdue nice weather, Western New Yorkers could be found walking the streets of downtown Buffalo in abundance Monday afternoon near Niagara Square. WIVB News 4 spoke with a number of area residents on their reaction [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/concerns-mount-in-buffalo-after-woman-was-grazed-by-bullet-near-county-government-buildings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/concerns-mount-in-buffalo-after-woman-was-grazed-by-bullet-near-county-government-buildings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo to invest $1 million in safer firefighting gear]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo is planning to spend $1 million on new turnout gear for city firefighters. Firefighters and their union joined Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan on Monday for the announcement. Ryan wants to buy protective gear without PFAS, also known as forever chemicals. Those dangerous toxins were used inside firefighting suits because of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-to-invest-1-million-in-safer-firefighting-gear/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-to-invest-1-million-in-safer-firefighting-gear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local rescues step up when shelter reaches capacity]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The City of Buffalo Animal Shelter has a lot of animals come in during the spring and summer months, at times reaching its capacity. To keep space open for pets in need, Director of the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter Jen Butera says they reach out to local rescues and the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-rescues-step-up-when-shelter-reaches-capacity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-rescues-step-up-when-shelter-reaches-capacity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M&amp;T Bank's WNY Community Impact Week returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Nearly 2,000 people will be participating in M&amp;T Bank's Western New York Community Impact Week, which returned on Monday. To start the week, 75 M&amp;T Bank employees teamed up with The Teacher's Desk, a nonprofit organization that provides free school supplies to local teachers and students. The "Pancho Packs" are named [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mampt-banks-wny-community-impact-week-returns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mampt-banks-wny-community-impact-week-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills sign veteran edge rusher Mike Danna, 2-time Super Bowl winner with Chiefs]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) &mdash; The Buffalo Bills signed free agent linebacker Mike Danna to a one-year contract on Monday, filling a key depth role on a new-look defense. Danna is a two-time Super Bowl winner who spent the previous six seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs. At 6-foot-2 and 257 pounds, he played defensive end with [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-sign-veteran-edge-rusher-mike-danna-2-time-super-bowl-winner-with-chiefs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-sign-veteran-edge-rusher-mike-danna-2-time-super-bowl-winner-with-chiefs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pegula putting family experience in NFL and NHL to use in tennis prize money protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROME (AP) &mdash; Talk of a boycott from top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner has grabbed attention. Behind the scenes, it&rsquo;s been Jessica Pegula, the 2024 U.S. Open runner-up, organizing the top tennis players in their protest with the Grand Slams over the share of tournament revenues devoted to prize money. It comes naturally to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pegula-putting-family-experience-in-nfl-and-nhl-to-use-in-tennis-prize-money-protest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pegula-putting-family-experience-in-nfl-and-nhl-to-use-in-tennis-prize-money-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'life support' and proposes gas tax pause as strait stays closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said the Iran ceasefire is on &ldquo;life support&rdquo; after rejecting Tehran&rsquo;s latest proposal, which officials said included some nuclear concessions. Trump also proposed suspending the federal gas tax to help with higher fuel prices caused by the war. The stalled diplomacy and recent [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-says-iran-ceasefire-is-on-life-support-and-proposes-gas-tax-pause-as-strait-stays-closed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-says-iran-ceasefire-is-on-life-support-and-proposes-gas-tax-pause-as-strait-stays-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonawanda gets $850K to renovate Kohler Pool]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Kohler Pool in Tonawanda will receive $850,000 in federal aid to help with renovations, Rep. Tim Kennedy said Monday. The renovations will be the first major fixes at the community pool, which has been open since the 1950s. The lack of repairs done at the pool has been a topic of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-gets-850k-to-renovate-kohler-pool/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-gets-850k-to-renovate-kohler-pool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says ceasefire is on 'life support' as Iran standoff deepens and strait remains closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said the Iran ceasefire is on &ldquo;life support&rdquo; after he rejected Tehran&rsquo;s latest proposal to end the war. Officials said the proposal included some concessions on Iran's disputed nuclear program, but Trump dismissed it as &ldquo;garbage.&rdquo; The stalled diplomacy and recent exchanges of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-says-ceasefire-is-on-life-support-as-iran-standoff-deepens-and-strait-remains-closed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-says-ceasefire-is-on-life-support-as-iran-standoff-deepens-and-strait-remains-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rec Room co-owners taking over Rapids Theater in Niagara Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The co-owners of a popular Chippewa Street bar are set to take over the Rapids Theater on Main Street in Niagara Falls, Mayor Rob Restaino announced Monday. Chris Ring and Dale Segal, who opened Rec Room in downtown Buffalo in 2018 will take over the venue. The bar has become one [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rec-room-co-owners-taking-over-rapids-theater-in-niagara-falls/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rec-room-co-owners-taking-over-rapids-theater-in-niagara-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrongful death suit in 2023 death of Buffalo firefighter settled]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The city of Buffalo will pay out nearly $6 million as part of a settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit in the case of Jason Arno, a Buffalo firefighter who was killed in a fire on Main Street in Buffalo in 2023. Arno died in the line of duty while fighting [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wrongful-death-suit-in-2023-death-of-buffalo-firefighter-settled/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wrongful-death-suit-in-2023-death-of-buffalo-firefighter-settled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US standoff with Iran deepens and strait remains closed after Trump rejects latest proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; The United States and Iran were in a deepening standoff Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Tehran&rsquo;s latest offer to end the war. Officials said the proposal included some concessions on its disputed nuclear program. The stalled diplomacy and recent exchanges of fire could tip the Middle East [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-standoff-with-iran-deepens-and-strait-remains-closed-after-trump-rejects-latest-proposal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-standoff-with-iran-deepens-and-strait-remains-closed-after-trump-rejects-latest-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran war ceasefire grows increasingly shaky after Trump rejects Tehran's latest proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; Iran and the United States were at an impasse again Monday over how to end their war while their ceasefire grew increasingly shaky, with the two sides exchanging fire in recent days, ships and Gulf states being targeted, and fighting flaring between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/iran-war-ceasefire-grows-increasingly-shaky-after-trump-rejects-tehrans-latest-proposal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/iran-war-ceasefire-grows-increasingly-shaky-after-trump-rejects-tehrans-latest-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American tests positive for hantavirus while another has symptoms after evacuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A French woman and two Americans tested positive or showed symptoms of hantavirus Monday as nations around the world scrambled to repatriate passengers from a cruise ship hit by an outbreak and quarantine or isolate them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/american-tests-positive-for-hantavirus-while-another-has-symptoms-after-evacuation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/american-tests-positive-for-hantavirus-while-another-has-symptoms-after-evacuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 cruise passengers test positive or have symptoms of hantavirus after evacuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A French woman and two Americans tested positive or showed symptoms of hantavirus Monday as nations around the world scrambled to repatriate passengers from a cruise ship hit by an outbreak and quarantine or isolate them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/3-cruise-passengers-test-positive-or-have-symptoms-of-hantavirus-after-evacuation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/3-cruise-passengers-test-positive-or-have-symptoms-of-hantavirus-after-evacuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One evacuated passenger tests positive for hantavirus and another develops symptoms on flight home]]></title><description><![CDATA[TENERIFE, Canary Islands (AP) &mdash; Passengers evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship began flying home aboard military and government planes Sunday after the vessel anchored in the Canary Islands, with one American testing positive and a French traveler developing symptoms for the pathogen aboard their separate aircraft. One the 17 American passengers evacuated from the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/one-evacuated-passenger-tests-positive-for-hantavirus-and-another-develops-symptoms-on-flight-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 06:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/one-evacuated-passenger-tests-positive-for-hantavirus-and-another-develops-symptoms-on-flight-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive]]></title><description><![CDATA[TENERIFE, Canary Islands (AP) &mdash; One the 17 American passengers evacuated from a cruise ship In the Canary Islands has tested positive for the hantavirus but is not showing any symptoms, U.S. health officials said late Sunday. 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Alex Newhook had two goals, including an empty-netter, and Zachary Bolduc, Juraj [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canadiens-dominate-sabres-at-home-to-take-2-1-series-lead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canadiens-dominate-sabres-at-home-to-take-2-1-series-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarence farm hosts Mother's Day event]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Kelkenberg Farm in Clarence held its "Mother's Day Down on the Farm" event on Sunday, where families got the chance to see newborn goats, sheep, bunnies, and more. "It's just a beautiful celebration and the start to spring," Kelkenberg Farm's Charlene Spoth said. The farm said that it is expecting six [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/clarence-farm-hosts-mothers-day-event/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/clarence-farm-hosts-mothers-day-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passengers evacuated from hantavirus-stricken cruise ship begin flying home from Canary Islands]]></title><description><![CDATA[TENERIFE, Canary Islands (AP) &mdash; Passengers evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship began flying home Sunday aboard military and government planes after the vessel anchored in the Canary Islands, where travelers were escorted to shore by personnel in full-body protective gear and breathing masks. Spanish passengers were the first to leave the MV Hondius following [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/passengers-evacuated-from-hantavirus-stricken-cruise-ship-begin-flying-home-from-canary-islands/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/passengers-evacuated-from-hantavirus-stricken-cruise-ship-begin-flying-home-from-canary-islands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['People of Hope' traveling museum visits Lackawanna]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Catholic Charities hosted the "People of Hope" traveling museum this weekend in Lackawanna. The museum is an opportunity to experience powerful real-life stories of hope to show how people help each other in Western New York. It featured over 40 videos telling stories of how Catholic Charities has given back to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/people-of-hope-traveling-museum-visits-lackawanna/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/people-of-hope-traveling-museum-visits-lackawanna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rochester Lilac Festival 2026: Info to know before you go]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) &mdash; The Rochester Lilac Festival will be back at Highland Park for its 128th year! Over 500,000 guests from across New York State, the tri-state area, and Canada are expected to attend one of the highest-ranking flower festivals in the United States! News 8 created a guide for guests who are heading [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rochester-lilac-festival-2026-info-to-know-before-you-go/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rochester-lilac-festival-2026-info-to-know-before-you-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Police investigating downtown shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Police are investigating a shooting that took place near Delaware Avenue and West Eagle Street in downtown Buffalo early Sunday morning, police said. A woman was treated for "graze wounds to her back" shortly after midnight, police said; she was treated at the scene and officials said she refused any [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-police-investigating-downtown-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-police-investigating-downtown-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal but Trump rejects it as 'unacceptable']]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; Iran sent its response to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal via Pakistani mediators and wants negotiations to focus on permanently ending the war, but President Donald Trump quickly rejected it as &ldquo;TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!&rdquo; with no details. Iran seeks to end the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, where [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/iran-responds-to-us-ceasefire-proposal-but-trump-rejects-it-as-unacceptable/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/iran-responds-to-us-ceasefire-proposal-but-trump-rejects-it-as-unacceptable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal as drones target Gulf nations]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; Iran has sent its response to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal via Pakistani mediators and wants negotiations to focus on permanently ending the war, Tehran's state-run media said Sunday. Pakistan confirmed receiving it. 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Wall was the Wizards&rsquo; on-stage representative for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/washington-wins-nba-draft-lottery-chance-to-pick-first-on-june-23/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/washington-wins-nba-draft-lottery-chance-to-pick-first-on-june-23/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial for wrongful death lawsuit involving Buffalo firefighter starts Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The trial in the wrongful death lawsuit of Buffalo firefighter Jason Arno is scheduled to begin Monday, court documents say. Arno died responding to a fire on Main Street in Buffalo in March of 2023. The suit, filed by Arno's widow, Sarah Tierney, alleges the city and the fire department were [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trial-for-wrongful-death-lawsuit-involving-buffalo-firefighter-starts-monday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trial-for-wrongful-death-lawsuit-involving-buffalo-firefighter-starts-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mack Hollins inspires graduates at D'Youville University commencement ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- More than 400 D'Youville University graduates walked the stage Saturday morning, marking a huge milestone in their lives -- and setting a new world record. "D'Youville is an underrated place to be," said Jeff Matthews, chief marketing officer at D'Youville University. "We're excited, we're very big into the health sciences, so [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mack-hollins-inspires-graduates-at-dyouville-university-commencement-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mack-hollins-inspires-graduates-at-dyouville-university-commencement-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Black Caucus event uplifts community]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Councilwoman Zeneta Everhart hosted her Buffalo Black Caucus event this weekend to continue to uplift the Black community in the Queen City. The annual event was founded in the wake of the Tops mass shooting and aims to strengthen the Black community through wealth-building seminars, holistic growth and offering tools to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-black-caucus-event-uplifts-community/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-black-caucus-event-uplifts-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community concerns grow after third recent shooting near Schiller Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As police continue to investigate a third recent shooting to take place blocks away from Schiller Park, concerns over violence are growing in the community. Buffalo Police responded to a shooting call Friday night in the area of East Ferry and Kilhoffer streets, where two men were shot in their arm [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/community-concerns-grow-after-third-recent-shooting-near-schiller-park/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/community-concerns-grow-after-third-recent-shooting-near-schiller-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City council members react to state comptroller’s deficit review]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says the City of Buffalo is facing a $103 million deficit &ndash; slightly less than Mayor Sean Ryan&rsquo;s $109 million projection. DiNapoli cited years of the city&rsquo;s reliance on one-time-revenue opportunities, including federal COVID aid to cover budget gaps. Common Councilmember Leah Halton-Pope said these findings did [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/city-council-members-react-to-state-comptrollers-deficit-review/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/city-council-members-react-to-state-comptrollers-deficit-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother, children found safe after Fairport-area abduction]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) &mdash; A mother and her two children were located safe and uninjured Saturday night after the Monroe County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office said they were abducted from a Perinton residence earlier in the day. MCSO Major Jeff Wagner said deputies were called to a home in Perinton shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday for the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mother-children-found-safe-after-fairport-area-abduction/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mother-children-found-safe-after-fairport-area-abduction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MCSO: Mother, 2 children safe after Fairport-area AMBER Alert]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) &mdash; A mother and her two children have been located and are safe after deputies said they were abducted from the Fairport area Saturday afternoon, according to the Monroe County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office. The update came after an AMBER Alert issued on behalf of MCSO was canceled Saturday. Deputies had been searching for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mcso-mother-2-children-safe-after-fairport-area-amber-alert/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mcso-mother-2-children-safe-after-fairport-area-amber-alert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputies: 2 children abducted in Fairport, AMBER Alert issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) &mdash; An AMBER Alert has been issued as deputies search for a 9-year-old boy and 7-year-old girl who investigators say were abducted from the Fairport area Saturday afternoon. The Monroe County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office said Hafiz Ali Ali, 9, and Julie Abdullah Saleh, 7, were last seen around 3:19 p.m. Saturday in the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/deputies-2-children-abducted-in-fairport-amber-alert-issued/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/deputies-2-children-abducted-in-fairport-amber-alert-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 charged after woman, children abducted from Perinton home; deputies still searching for suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) -- Three people have been charged after deputies said a woman and her two children were abducted from a Perinton home Saturday afternoon and later found safe at a home in Rochester. The Monroe County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office said deputies were called to a Perinton residence around&nbsp;3:19 p.m. Saturday&nbsp;for a report that a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/3-charged-after-woman-children-abducted-from-perinton-home-deputies-still-searching-for-suspect/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/3-charged-after-woman-children-abducted-from-perinton-home-deputies-still-searching-for-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Fight for Air Climb' raises funds to support lung health]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Hundreds of firefighters, families and other local corporate teams flocked to Sahlen Field Saturday to climb for a good cause. The "Fight for Air Climb" returned for its 16th year, an event where firefighters climbed 500 steps across the entire field in full gear to raise funds for the American Lung [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fight-for-air-climb-raises-funds-to-support-lung-health/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fight-for-air-climb-raises-funds-to-support-lung-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Climb for Air' raises funds to support lung health]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Hundreds of firefighters, families and other local corporate teams flocked to Sahlen Field Saturday to climb for a good cause. "Climb for Air" returned for its 16th year, an event where firefighters climbed 500 steps across the entire field in full gear to raise funds for the American Lung Association of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/climb-for-air-raises-funds-to-support-lung-health/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/climb-for-air-raises-funds-to-support-lung-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two injured in Buffalo shooting, police investigate]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Police are investigating a shooting incident that left two individuals injured Friday night, officials said Saturday. Officers responded to a shooting call near East Ferry and Kilhoffer streets shortly after 9:30 p.m. Police located a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds in his arm and upper leg and transported him [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/two-injured-in-buffalo-shooting-police-investigate/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/two-injured-in-buffalo-shooting-police-investigate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Syracuse officers shot responding to call, police still exchanging gunfire with suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- Two members of the Syracuse Police Department were shot Saturday morning while responding to a call at Pioneer Homes, the Syracuse police chief tells NewsChannel 9 | LocalSYR.com. At a briefing, Chief Mark Rusin said the officers' conditions are "stable." Both are expected to recover. A third police officer was injured [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/two-syracuse-officers-shot-responding-to-call-police-still-exchanging-gunfire-with-suspect/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/two-syracuse-officers-shot-responding-to-call-police-still-exchanging-gunfire-with-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man surrenders to police after gunfire exchange at Syracuse apartment complex, police chief says]]></title><description><![CDATA[SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- A man has surrendered to police after shooting two officers and menacing people with a machete on Saturday morning. There is no indication that there is still a public threat. But the scene is still in the middle of winding down. Two members of the Syracuse Police Department were shot while [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-surrenders-to-police-after-gunfire-exchange-at-syracuse-apartment-complex-police-chief-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-surrenders-to-police-after-gunfire-exchange-at-syracuse-apartment-complex-police-chief-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of shooting Syracuse Police officers charged with attempted murder and other crimes after surrendering]]></title><description><![CDATA[SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- The man accused of shooting two police officers and wounding a third is charged with the attempted murder of each and other crimes, Syracuse Police confirm to NewsChannel 9. The suspect is identified as 55-year-old Rodney Vanderpool. Vanderpool was taken into custody Saturday afternoon after a nine-hour standoff with police at [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-accused-of-shooting-syracuse-police-officers-charged-with-attempted-murder-and-other-crimes-after-surrendering/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-accused-of-shooting-syracuse-police-officers-charged-with-attempted-murder-and-other-crimes-after-surrendering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of shooting officers charged with attempted murder after surrendering to police]]></title><description><![CDATA[SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- The man accused of shooting two police officers and wounding a third is being charged with the attempted murder of each, Syracuse Police confirm to NewsChannel 9. The suspect is identified as 55-year-old Rodney Vanderpool. Vanderpool was taken into custody Saturday afternoon after a nine-hour standoff with police at his apartment [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-accused-of-shooting-officers-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-surrendering-to-police/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-accused-of-shooting-officers-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-surrendering-to-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We always come back': Sabres fans hopeful after Game 2 loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Sabres fans remain hopeful after the team's 5-1 loss against the Montreal Canadiens Friday night at KeyBank Center. "I definitely feel like we can come back, it's only Game 2 and we're tied," one fan told WIVB News 4 after the game. "I still feel pretty confident -- this team [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/we-always-come-back-sabres-fans-hopeful-after-game-2-loss-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/we-always-come-back-sabres-fans-hopeful-after-game-2-loss-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“We always come back”: Sabres fans hopeful after Game 2 loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Sabres fans remain hopeful after the team's 5-1 loss against the Montreal Canadiens Friday night at KeyBank Center. "I definitely feel like we can come back, it's only Game 2 and we're tied," one fan told WIVB News 4 after the game. "I still feel pretty confident -- this team [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/we-always-come-back-sabres-fans-hopeful-after-game-2-loss/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/we-always-come-back-sabres-fans-hopeful-after-game-2-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local couple engaged at Walk MS]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For one local couple, "through sickness and in health" are more than just words part of wedding vows -- it's a commitment they make to each other each day. For nearly 20 years, Azizah Hawkins has lived with multiple sclerosis. "I woke up with my feet being numb, so I was [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-couple-engaged-at-walk-ms/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-couple-engaged-at-walk-ms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens seize momentum in split with Sabres as series shifts to Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Playing only their second playoff series in 15 years, the Sabres at least have the experience to say they have been here before. After two goals in the first five minutes and chasing the Canadiens the rest of the way, the Sabres lost Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canadiens-seize-momentum-in-split-with-sabres-as-series-shifts-to-montreal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canadiens-seize-momentum-in-split-with-sabres-as-series-shifts-to-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fan changes viral license plate during Sabres playoff run]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A brother-in-law duo has been turning heads on Western New York roads for their funny vanity plates, but now one of them is getting his changed thanks to the Sabres' playoff run."It's just kind of sad at this point," Ian Wilkie said in an interview with WIVB News 4's Kelsey [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fan-changes-viral-license-plate-during-sabres-playoff-run/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fan-changes-viral-license-plate-during-sabres-playoff-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New project upgrades Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo landmark that commemorates an important point in American history is celebrating this weekend. Leaders from the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site announced Friday the completion of a recent infrastructure project, providing significant upgrades to the site with help from Erie County. The $100,000 project mainly focused on improving technology and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-project-upgrades-theodore-roosevelt-inaugural-site/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-project-upgrades-theodore-roosevelt-inaugural-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County lawmakers consider suspending part of gas tax, but not all agree]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The pain at the pump in Western New York only seems to be getting worse as some lawmakers are considering suspending part of the gas tax in Erie County. Lawmakers claim the suspension would help ease the financial burden many are facing, but County Executive Mark Poloncarz's office said otherwise. "I think [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-lawmakers-consider-suspending-part-of-gas-tax-but-not-all-agree/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-lawmakers-consider-suspending-part-of-gas-tax-but-not-all-agree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres fans bringing team spirit to Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After Friday night's matchup in Buffalo, the Sabres will be crossing the northern border to play in Montreal for Games 3 and 4 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Sabres fans like Jacob Wankasky are already planning their trip to Montreal to cheer the Sabres on while they're [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-fans-bringing-team-spirit-to-montreal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-fans-bringing-team-spirit-to-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hochul's budget deal targets NY's high car insurance premiums]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget agreement that includes reforms to lower New York's car insurance premiums, such as cracking down on fraud, limiting payouts for injuries, and preventing insurance companies from basing rates on personal details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochuls-budget-deal-targets-nys-high-car-insurance-premiums/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochuls-budget-deal-targets-nys-high-car-insurance-premiums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State DEC: Spider monkey kept as illegal pet in Grand Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A spider monkey has been transported to a sanctuary after being kept as an illegal pet at a Grand Island home, the Department of Environmental Conservation said Friday. On April 14, investigators with the DEC responded to a report of an individual keeping a spider monkey at a residence on Grand [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/state-dec-spider-monkey-kept-as-illegal-pet-in-grand-island/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/state-dec-spider-monkey-kept-as-illegal-pet-in-grand-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYSDEC closes investigation of mysterious chemical odors across WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[The source of a strong chlorine chemical odor in the Buffalo area will remain a mystery]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nysdec-closes-investigation-of-mysterious-chemical-odors-across-wny/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nysdec-closes-investigation-of-mysterious-chemical-odors-across-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person killed in stabbing in Jamestown]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; One person is dead after a stabbing in Jamestown earlier this week, according to police. Police responded to the area of Lakeview Avenue and E. 8th Street around 4:30 a.m. Sunday, where police found a stabbing victim unresponsive. The victim was transported to UPMC Chautauqua and then UPMC Hamot in Erie, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/person-killed-in-stabbing-in-jamestown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/person-killed-in-stabbing-in-jamestown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former worker sues after near‑fatal exposure to phosgene at Lockport chemical plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former VanDeMark Chemical Inc. exposed to what a doctor deemed a lethal amount of phosgene is now suing his former employer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-worker-sues-after-nearfatal-exposure-to-phosgene-at-lockport-chemical-plant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-worker-sues-after-nearfatal-exposure-to-phosgene-at-lockport-chemical-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State comptroller puts Buffalo's budget slightly less than Sean Ryan's projection]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A report issued by New York State comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has pegged Buffalo's budget deficit at a total of $103 million. The figure, released Friday, is slightly less than Mayor Sean Ryan's $109 million projection. DiNapoli's report discussed many of the same concerns that Ryan has brought up in his talks [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/state-comptroller-puts-buffalos-budget-slightly-less-than-sean-ryans-projection/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/state-comptroller-puts-buffalos-budget-slightly-less-than-sean-ryans-projection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prosecutors ready to go to trial in case of Buffalo officer accused of murdering wife]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Prosecutors in the case of a Buffalo police officer accused of murdering his wife in February are ready to go to trial, they announced in court Friday morning. Lance Woods, who has been with the department since 2008, is accused of murdering his wife, 35-year-old Alexis Skoczylas, at their home in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/prosecutors-ready-to-go-to-trial-in-case-of-buffalo-officer-accused-of-murdering-wife/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/prosecutors-ready-to-go-to-trial-in-case-of-buffalo-officer-accused-of-murdering-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pentagon publishes UFO file collection online, tells public to 'make up their own minds']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pentagon will begin releasing never-before-seen files containing unidentified anomalous phenomenon, or UAPs, on a dedicated website, the agency announced Friday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pentagon-publishes-ufo-file-collection-online-tells-public-to-make-up-their-own-minds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pentagon-publishes-ufo-file-collection-online-tells-public-to-make-up-their-own-minds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Savor Del Mar' aquarium fundraiser event held at Aquarium of Niagara]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A "Savor Del Mar" fundraiser event gave visitors the chance to enjoy food, drinks and close-up animal encounters at the Aquarium of Niagara on Thursday night. The after-hours event featured sea lion shows, animal feedings, and raffles. Guests also got to meet aquarium educators and learn about the more than 180 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/savor-del-mar-aquarium-fundraiser-event-held-at-aquarium-of-niagara/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/savor-del-mar-aquarium-fundraiser-event-held-at-aquarium-of-niagara/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Savor Del Mar' aquarium fundraiser event]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A "Savor Del Mar" fundraiser event gave visitors the chance to enjoy food, drinks and close-up animal encounters at the Aquarium of Niagara on Thursday night. The after-hours event featured sea lion shows, animal feedings, and raffles. Guests also got to meet aquarium educators and learn about the more than 180 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/savor-del-mar-aquarium-fundraiser-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/savor-del-mar-aquarium-fundraiser-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World's Largest Yard Sale set to begin in Hamburg]]></title><description><![CDATA[HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Vendors are preparing for the World's Largest Yard Sale at the Hamburg Fair Grounds on Friday and Saturday. The event center will be full with over 150 booths selling a variety of goods, from Bills and Sabres gear to antiques. "I have pretty much all vintage sports, but a lot of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/worlds-largest-yard-sale-set-to-begin-in-hamburg/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/worlds-largest-yard-sale-set-to-begin-in-hamburg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World's Largest Yard Sale in Hamburg]]></title><description><![CDATA[HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Vendors are preparing for the World's Largest Yard Sale at the Hamburg Fair Grounds on Friday and Saturday. The event center will be full with over 150 booths selling a variety of goods, from Bills and Sabres gear to antiques. "I have pretty much all vintage sports, but a lot of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/worlds-largest-yard-sale-in-hamburg/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/worlds-largest-yard-sale-in-hamburg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tops, Roswell Park team up for Sabres celebrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As the NHL playoffs continue, Tops and Roswell Park are partnering together for celebrations for the blue and gold. Tops hosted special fan events on Thursday, allowing fans to pick up exclusive rally signs, get special discounts on merchandise, and have the opportunity to meet Sabretooth. "For the Sabres fans to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tops-roswell-park-team-up-for-sabres-celebrations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tops-roswell-park-team-up-for-sabres-celebrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beagles rescued from Ridglan Farms heading to WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Eight female beagles are on their way to Buffalo after being released from Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin -- a facility that's faced years of criticism over the treatment of animals used for testing and breeding. The dogs are now getting a second chance at life as they travel to Western New [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/beagles-rescued-from-ridglan-farms-heading-to-wny/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 04:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/beagles-rescued-from-ridglan-farms-heading-to-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visit Buffalo billboards in Canada commemorate viral anthem moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As the Buffalo Sabres face the Montreal Canadiens in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, Visit Buffalo is welcoming the city's neighbors from the north with open arms despite any rivalry on the ice. "It's really about how welcoming we are, that we truly appreciate our friendship with Canadians, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/visit-buffalo-billboards-in-canada-commemorate-viral-anthem-moment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/visit-buffalo-billboards-in-canada-commemorate-viral-anthem-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deal or no deal? NY budget announcement draws strong reaction from lawmakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; New York State lawmakers are reacting after Gov. Kathy Hochul announced she reached a "general agreement" Thursday morning with legislative leaders despite the Speaker of the Assembly and other lawmakers saying otherwise. The Empire State's latest budget ordeal comes after more than a month of failed negotiations between Hochul and state [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/deal-or-no-deal-ny-budget-announcement-draws-strong-reaction-from-lawmakers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/deal-or-no-deal-ny-budget-announcement-draws-strong-reaction-from-lawmakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal court rules against new global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at the Supreme Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; A federal court ruled Wednesday against the new global tariffs President Donald Trump imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court. A split three-judge panel of the Court of International Trade handed down an order blocking the 10% global tariffs narrowly, for the small businesses who sued and for the state [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/federal-court-rules-against-new-global-tariffs-trump-imposed-after-loss-at-the-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/federal-court-rules-against-new-global-tariffs-trump-imposed-after-loss-at-the-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venezuelan citizen sentenced for stealing $109K from Kenmore ATM]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Venezuelan citizen was sentenced to time served, ordered to pay restitution, and turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement after stealing nearly $300,000 from four ATMs -- including one in Kenmore -- the United States Attorney's Office said Thursday. David Jose Gomez Cegarra, 25, was ordered to pay a restitution [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/venezuelan-citizen-sentenced-for-stealing-109k-from-kenmore-atm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/venezuelan-citizen-sentenced-for-stealing-109k-from-kenmore-atm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City could declare Buffalo Grand Hotel abandoned]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The city of Buffalo could declare the Buffalo Grand Hotel, which has been vacant since 2021, as abandoned, WIVB News 4 confirmed Thursday. City officials are having discussions with the hotel owner Harry Stinson after a 90-day window given to the project team to secure financing expired. "Though the administration prefers [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/city-could-declare-buffalo-grand-hotel-abandoned/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/city-could-declare-buffalo-grand-hotel-abandoned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SU football to open the 2027 season in Toronto]]></title><description><![CDATA[SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- Syracuse football will begin the 2027 season in Toronto against Wake Forest. ESPN &amp; the ACC made the announcement Thursday morning. This would have been Wake Forest's home game that is being moved, so SU's Dome schedule for 2027 will not be impacted. It will count as a conference game for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/su-football-to-open-the-2027-season-in-toronto/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/su-football-to-open-the-2027-season-in-toronto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man convicted of killing co-worker at Wegmans Distribution Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) &mdash; The man accused of fatally shooting a co-worker at a Wegmans distribution facility outside of Rochester last year has been convicted. Kyshonn Green was convicted Thursday morning of second-degree murder. On July 26, 2025. police responded to the Wegmans distribution center on Brooks Avenue in Gates, outside of Rochester, for reports [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-convicted-of-killing-co-worker-at-wegmans-distribution-center/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-convicted-of-killing-co-worker-at-wegmans-distribution-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's new and returning at Canalside this summer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Several family-friendly activities are coming to Buffalo's waterfront this summer, both old and new. An art festival, a scavenger hunt and an all-new "Sunday Social" will debut at Canalside over the coming months, organizers with the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation and Buffalo Waterfront announced Thursday. What's new On the first [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/whats-new-and-returning-at-canalside-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/whats-new-and-returning-at-canalside-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man from NYC admits to selling more than 50 forged license plates]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A man from New York City has admitted to forging more than 50 temporary license plates while defrauding more than 50 customers, according to the New York Attorney General's Office. Tyheem Evans, 28 and of Brooklyn, would use an Instagram page with the handle "@DMVTemps" to advertise and sell 30-day, 60-day [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-from-nyc-admits-to-selling-more-than-50-forged-license-plates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-from-nyc-admits-to-selling-more-than-50-forged-license-plates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin named Norris Trophy finalist among NHL's top defensemen]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Rasmus Dahlin is in contention to become the first Sabres player to receive the James Norris Memorial Trophy awarded to the NHL's top defensemen. The Sabres captain is one of three Norris Trophy finalists, the league announced Thursday, along with two-time winner Cale Makar from the Colorado Avalanche, and Zach Werenski [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-captain-rasmus-dahlin-named-norris-trophy-finalist-among-nhls-top-defensemen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-captain-rasmus-dahlin-named-norris-trophy-finalist-among-nhls-top-defensemen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New police commissioner Erika Shields announces department leadership; former interim Craig Macy staying on]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Police Commissioner Erika Shields made her first public appearance Thursday since taking office May 4, announcing new changes to leadership at the Buffalo Police Department. A narrow 5-4 vote from the Buffalo Common Council confirmed Shields as the city's first female police commissioner last month. Shields said she shares the same [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-police-commissioner-erika-shields-announces-department-leadership-former-interim-craig-macy-staying-on/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-police-commissioner-erika-shields-announces-department-leadership-former-interim-craig-macy-staying-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WWE Monday Night Raw returning to Buffalo in August]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; WWE Monday Night Raw is set to return to downtown Buffalo in August, it was announced Thursday. The show will be on Aug. 17 at KeyBank Center. WWE stars like CM Punk, Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch and many others will perform at the event. WWE has been to downtown Buffalo many [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wwe-monday-night-raw-returning-to-buffalo-in-august/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wwe-monday-night-raw-returning-to-buffalo-in-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agreement reached on FY 2027 New York State budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governor Kathy Hochul is set to make a budget announcement in Albany around 9 a.m. You can watch the announcement live in the player above once it starts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/agreement-reached-on-fy-2027-new-york-state-budget/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/agreement-reached-on-fy-2027-new-york-state-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNY for Hope Diaper and Hygiene Drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The fifth annual Western New York for Hope Diaper and Hygiene Drive returned on Wednesday. Through May 20, people can drop off diapers and other essential supplies like shampoo, deodorant, and toothbrushes at several locations -- including all Delta Sonic locations across Western New York. The drive was started in response [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-for-hope-diaper-and-hygiene-drive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-for-hope-diaper-and-hygiene-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres keep good times rolling to start 2nd round with win over Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Ooh! Aah! The Sabres are gaining speed on their Stanley Cup playoff path. Welcomed back by a rambunctious crowd swirling rally towels and chanting with determination to drown out the handful of visitors braving their way into enemy territory, the Sabres got off to a buzzing start to beat the Montreal [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-keep-good-times-rolling-to-start-2nd-round-with-win-over-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 03:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-keep-good-times-rolling-to-start-2nd-round-with-win-over-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water Buffalo Club 716 hosts pop-up shop at The Draft Room]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Ahead of Wednesday's Sabres game, fans at The Draft Room had the chance to get one of the new Water Buffalo caps. Normally the caps are only sold online, but the club hosted a special pop-up shop ahead of the game. The Water Buffalo Club said the design of the hat [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/water-buffalo-club-716-hosts-pop-up-shop-at-the-draft-room/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/water-buffalo-club-716-hosts-pop-up-shop-at-the-draft-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water Buffalo Club, Stitch Buffalo help unite fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- You've seen them at Bills games, and you might have seen them at Sabres games. Since 2021, the Water Buffalo Club has been uniting Buffalo fans with their signature hats. This year, the Water Buffalo Club has created new caps that are smaller or have a lower profile so fans can [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/water-buffalo-club-stitch-buffalo-help-unite-fans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/water-buffalo-club-stitch-buffalo-help-unite-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL's 'Quest For The Stanley Cup' puts Sabres in the spotlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A brand new season of the NHL's 'Quest For The Stanley Cup' is in the works, starting with a puck drop in Buffalo and the Sabres as the stars. The four-episode series bringing fans behind the scenes, from pep talks in the locker room to hard-hitting moments. Steve Mayer is the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nhls-quest-for-the-stanley-cup-puts-sabres-in-the-spotlight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nhls-quest-for-the-stanley-cup-puts-sabres-in-the-spotlight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; Ted Turner could never be defined by just one role. He was a media mogul, philanthropist and conservationist. A yachtsman who won boating&rsquo;s most famous race and owner of a baseball team that captured the World Series trophy. The brash television pioneer who died Wednesday made his greatest mark on the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cnn-founder-ted-turner-a-brash-and-outspoken-television-pioneer-has-died-at-age-87/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cnn-founder-ted-turner-a-brash-and-outspoken-television-pioneer-has-died-at-age-87/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food Truck Thursdays return on May 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Food Truck Thursdays will return to Niagara Square on May 7. The summer tradition is entering its 11th season and will take place every Thursday from May 7 to Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. outside of City Hall. &ldquo;Food Truck Thursdays are a tradition we&rsquo;re looking to continue [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/food-truck-thursdays-return-on-may-7/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/food-truck-thursdays-return-on-may-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man pleads guilty to tampering with railroad switch]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Niagara Falls man is facing up to 20 years in prison and a potential $250,000 fine for tampering with railroad switches last year, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Wednesday. Charles Wilson, 66, pleaded guilty to damaging or impairing the operation of a train control system, officials said. Officials said in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-pleads-guilty-to-tampering-with-railroad-switch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-pleads-guilty-to-tampering-with-railroad-switch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is not running in the Preakness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not run in the Preakness Stakes next weekend, trainer Cherie DeVaux announced Wednesday. DeVaux and owners decided to skip the Preakness and set their sights on the Belmont Stakes on June 6 at Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York. DeVaux, who became the first woman to train a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kentucky-derby-winner-golden-tempo-is-not-running-in-the-preakness/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kentucky-derby-winner-golden-tempo-is-not-running-in-the-preakness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of threatening deputy mayor was convicted for murdering priest]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man accused of threatening the city's deputy mayor&nbsp;with a knife last week was convicted of murdering a priest in Buffalo more than 40 years ago. William Royle, 67, is accused of making the threat against Deputy Mayor Eugenio Russi near Court Street on Friday, officials said. Russi, one of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-accused-of-threatening-deputy-mayor-was-convicted-for-murdering-priest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-accused-of-threatening-deputy-mayor-was-convicted-for-murdering-priest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Tonawanda man charged after police seize drug paraphernalia]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man from North Tonawanda is facing up to 20 years in prison for a drug charge, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Wednesday. Officials charged 36-year-old Eli Clark with a criminal complaint for possessing crack cocaine with the intent to distribute it. In January 2020, Clark was sentenced on a federal [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/north-tonawanda-man-charged-after-police-seize-drug-paraphernalia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/north-tonawanda-man-charged-after-police-seize-drug-paraphernalia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donna McDaniel reflects on history of Sabres song, heavy metal career]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Sabres are back on the warpath, and Donna McDaniel's "We're Gonna Win That Cup" is as much of a rally cry for the Buffalo faithful as ever. The song was written in 1975 by Buffalo Music Hall of Fame inductee Tommy Calandra, who also ran the Western New York [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/donna-mcdaniel-reflects-on-history-of-sabres-song-heavy-metal-career/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/donna-mcdaniel-reflects-on-history-of-sabres-song-heavy-metal-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5/14 Memorial Foundation hosts focus group]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The 5/14 Memorial Foundation held a focus group meeting on Tuesday night, where it provided an update on what the future 5/14 memorial site could look like once it's finished. The foundation says its vision for the site is entirely based off of what it is hearing from the community. Two [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/514-memorial-foundation-hosts-focus-group/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/514-memorial-foundation-hosts-focus-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China's top envoy meets with Iran's in Beijing]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; China&rsquo;s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, in Beijing on Wednesday, the official Xinhua news agency reported, without providing further details. It was the first time Araghchi has traveled to China since the start of the Iran war. From Washington, U.S. Secretary of State [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chinas-top-envoy-meets-with-irans-in-beijing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chinas-top-envoy-meets-with-irans-in-beijing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres pep rally gets fans ready for second round of playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Sabres are heading into the second round of the playoffs -- and the team brought that excitement to the community on Tuesday. Playoff energy was on full display on Tuesday at a community pep rally on Seneca Street. Hosted by KeyBank and the Sabres through the Hockey Assists program, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-pep-rally-gets-fans-ready-for-second-round-of-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 04:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-pep-rally-gets-fans-ready-for-second-round-of-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orchard Park residents discuss future development]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As demolition at one stadium begins and construction at another comes to an end, residents in Orchard Park are speaking out about what they would like to see surrounding that area in the future. Tuesday was another opportunity for people to get information on the Orchard Park "Comprehensive Plan" as it [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/orchard-park-residents-discuss-future-development/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/orchard-park-residents-discuss-future-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump to pause US effort to guide vessels out of Strait of Hormuz to allow time for an Iran deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump said on Tuesday evening that he is pausing the U.S. effort to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz to allow time for a deal to end the Iran war, but that the American forces' blockade of Iranian ports would remain in place. Trump [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-to-pause-us-effort-to-guide-vessels-out-of-strait-of-hormuz-to-allow-time-for-an-iran-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-to-pause-us-effort-to-guide-vessels-out-of-strait-of-hormuz-to-allow-time-for-an-iran-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans reminisce with demolition underway at former Highmark Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As crews work on the new Highmark Stadium, demolition has begun on the old Highmark Stadium across the street. Games, concerts, and other special events drew generations of Western New Yorkers to the stadium -- and on Tuesday, it was heavy equipment bringing down the storied structure that had people [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fans-reminisce-with-demolition-underway-at-former-highmark-stadium/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fans-reminisce-with-demolition-underway-at-former-highmark-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Erie County Sheriff's Office helicopters revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Erie County Sheriff's Office will have two new helicopters ready to patrol the skies soon. The sheriff's office revealed the new helicopters near the Buffalo airport Tuesday morning. Sheriff John Garcia said the current "Air One" was only in operation for two months in all of last year, so the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-erie-county-sheriffs-office-helicopters-revealed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-erie-county-sheriffs-office-helicopters-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo comptroller to appeal court ruling regarding budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Comptroller Barbara Miller-Williams announced on Tuesday that she is appealing a recent ruling after the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court upheld a judge&rsquo;s previous decision in the city&rsquo;s financial battle. A state judge ruled in April that Miller-Williams must borrow $110 million in bonds for 2025 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-comptroller-to-appeal-court-ruling-regarding-budget/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-comptroller-to-appeal-court-ruling-regarding-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Stamp Out Hunger' food drive returns this Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Local organizations and postal service workers are prepping for one of the largest one-day food drives this weekend. People are encouraged to leave a bag of non-perishable food items by their mailboxes this Saturday for letter carriers to collect as part of the "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive. All food donations [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/stamp-out-hunger-food-drive-returns-this-saturday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/stamp-out-hunger-food-drive-returns-this-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs is found not guilty of assaulting his private chef]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOSTON (AP) &mdash; Former Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty on Tuesday of assaulting his private chef in a pay dispute. The four-time Pro Bowl wideout pleaded not guilty in February to a felony strangulation charge and a misdemeanor assault and battery charge stemming from the alleged dispute. The case centered on a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-patriots-receiver-stefon-diggs-is-found-not-guilty-of-assaulting-his-private-chef/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-patriots-receiver-stefon-diggs-is-found-not-guilty-of-assaulting-his-private-chef/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fan looks to trade Bills ticket for Sabres playoff ticket]]></title><description><![CDATA[BLASDELL, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Aaron Longbine has been a Buffalo Bills and Sabres fan for pretty much his entire life. He's been a Bills season-ticket holder since 1994 -- and tries to go to many Sabres games every year. As the excitement for the Sabres playing in round two of the Stanley Cup playoffs continues [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fan-looks-to-trade-bills-ticket-for-sabres-playoff-ticket/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fan-looks-to-trade-bills-ticket-for-sabres-playoff-ticket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President of Williamsville loan agency accused of running $10M Ponzi scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The president of a Williamsville loan agency has been charged with defrauding over $10 million from more than 100 victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Tuesday. The president of Woodhill Capital Corporation, the loan agency on South Cayuga Road, 71-year-old Richard Teplitsky, is accused of soliciting funds from investors across Western [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/president-of-williamsville-loan-agency-accused-of-running-10m-ponzi-scheme/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/president-of-williamsville-loan-agency-accused-of-running-10m-ponzi-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where are the Sabres second round watch parties?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Sabres announced where the official watch parties are taking place as the team advances to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Wednesday against the Montreal Canadiens. Here's where to cheer on the Sabres as the second round begins:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/where-are-the-sabres-second-round-watch-parties/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/where-are-the-sabres-second-round-watch-parties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 census reveals 24% increase in homelessness across WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Homelessness rates are climbing across the region, new census results from the Homeless Alliance of Western New York show, citing eviction and the loss of a job as main factors. Numbers from the alliance's 2026 Point-in-Time Count gathered in January reveal a 24 percent increase of people experiencing homelessness across Western [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2026-census-reveals-24-increase-in-homelessness-across-wny/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2026-census-reveals-24-increase-in-homelessness-across-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PokeKon Fest returns to Niagara Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- PokeKon Fest is returning to Niagara Falls this summer, celebrating all things Pok&eacute;mon for families and collectors. Organizers say the trade show convention features local artists, toys, merchandise and more for Pok&eacute;mon fans, with special appearances by "fandom-related celebrities." The event is back in town Aug. 16, taking place at the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pokekon-fest-returns-to-niagara-falls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pokekon-fest-returns-to-niagara-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future of former Fantasy Island amusement park uncertain]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The future of the Niagara Amusement Park and Splash World on Grand Island is left uncertain after the owner announced it will not be open for the 2026 summer season. This is something that has been widely talked about on social media during the offseason. Several parkgoers, including Logan Benjamin of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/future-of-former-fantasy-island-amusement-park-uncertain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/future-of-former-fantasy-island-amusement-park-uncertain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Say Yes' program celebrates Star Wars for May the 4th]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- People throughout Western New York got into the Star Wars spirit on Monday for May the 4th. The "Say Yes" program hosted its character meet-and-greet Monday at South Park High School. The event was open to the public and more than 100 people showed up to celebrate. "It's really just a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/say-yes-program-celebrates-star-wars-for-may-the-4th/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/say-yes-program-celebrates-star-wars-for-may-the-4th/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYSDOT concerned by speeding in work zones on I-290]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The New York State Department of Transportation is urging drivers to slow down when going through a work zone. The most recent call to pump the brakes comes after numbers rolled in from automated work zone speed enforcement cameras on the I-290. DOT public information officer Ryan Whalen said more than [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nysdot-concerned-by-speeding-in-work-zones-on-i-290/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 02:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nysdot-concerned-by-speeding-in-work-zones-on-i-290/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres playoff run creating a boost for local businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[DEPEW, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For the first time since 2007, the Sabres are in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, and it is creating a boost for Western New York businesses. "Really excited for this team, they're young, they're hot, they're fast, they're so good -- scary good as they say," Totally Buffalo [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-playoff-run-creating-a-boost-for-local-businesses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-playoff-run-creating-a-boost-for-local-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the most common numbers on winning Powerball tickets?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What are the most common numbers on winning Powerball tickets?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/what-are-the-most-common-numbers-on-winning-powerball-tickets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/what-are-the-most-common-numbers-on-winning-powerball-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students participate in musical theater workshop at Shea's Buffalo Theatre]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- More than 1,000 students from 16 different schools participated in a musical theater workshop at Shea's Buffalo Theatre on Monday. Junior Theatre Celebration is a free musical theater program that helps young performers refine their skills with tips from professionals. The students are currently involved in their own school musical productions, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/students-participate-in-musical-theater-workshop-at-sheas-buffalo-theatre/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/students-participate-in-musical-theater-workshop-at-sheas-buffalo-theatre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNY's Joe Mack gets MLB call-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Western New York native Joe Mack is set to make his Major League Baseball debut with the Miami Marlins after being called up from Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday. Mack, a left-handed catcher who was drafted out of Williamsville East High School with the 31st overall pick of the first round in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wnys-joe-mack-gets-mlb-call-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wnys-joe-mack-gets-mlb-call-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northtowns Outreach Center opens at Eastern Hills Mall]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Erie County Auto Bureau opened its Northtowns Outreach Center on Monday at the Eastern Hills Mall. The new location expands access to services, including U.S. passport applications, DMV-related questions, and veteran enrollment in the "Thank a Vet" discount card program. The new location is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/northtowns-outreach-center-opens-at-eastern-hills-mall/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/northtowns-outreach-center-opens-at-eastern-hills-mall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person shot by law enforcement near Washington Monument, Secret Service says]]></title><description><![CDATA[An individual was shot by law enforcement Monday near the Washington Monument, the Secret Service said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/person-shot-by-law-enforcement-near-washington-monument-secret-service-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/person-shot-by-law-enforcement-near-washington-monument-secret-service-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot by authorities blocks from White House; bystander also shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[An armed man was shot by law enforcement Monday not far from the White House, Secret Service said Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-shot-by-authorities-blocks-from-white-house-bystander-also-shot-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-shot-by-authorities-blocks-from-white-house-bystander-also-shot-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot by authorities blocks from White House, bystander also shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[An armed man was shot by law enforcement Monday not far from the White House, Secret Service said Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-shot-by-authorities-blocks-from-white-house-bystander-also-shot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-shot-by-authorities-blocks-from-white-house-bystander-also-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prom season safety: AAA's tips for teen drivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s prom season, leading to an increase in teen drivers. AAA emphasizes safety, urging teens, parents, and educators to plan ahead to prevent accidents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/prom-season-safety-aaas-tips-for-teen-drivers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/prom-season-safety-aaas-tips-for-teen-drivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin is finalist for Masterton Trophy recognizing perseverance]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin has been selected as one of three finalists for this season's Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy presented to the NHL player who best represents the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. Dahlin, who has also received the Rick Martin Memorial Award determined by fan vote for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-captain-rasmus-dahlin-is-finalist-for-masterton-trophy-recognizing-perseverance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-captain-rasmus-dahlin-is-finalist-for-masterton-trophy-recognizing-perseverance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man gets 18 years for killing brother in 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Buffalo man was sentenced to 18 years in prison Monday for killing his brother in 2022, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. Jerome Cole, 28, shot and killed his brother, 35-year-old Marcus Anthony Cole, Jr., at the latter's home on Thatcher Avenue on July 11, 2022. The brother died [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-gets-18-years-for-killing-brother-in-2022/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-gets-18-years-for-killing-brother-in-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NY Sen. Schumer introducing legislation to reduce power of meatpacking companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; New York Senator Chuck Schumer (D) introduced legislation Monday that would limit the power of industry-leading meatpacking companies. The bill, dubbed the 'Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act,' would reform competition within the meatpacking industry in an attempt to create more competition within the largest companies that pack meat, such as [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ny-sen-schumer-introducing-legislation-to-reduce-power-of-meatpacking-companies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ny-sen-schumer-introducing-legislation-to-reduce-power-of-meatpacking-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo woman pleads guilty to drunk driving accident that killed 81-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Buffalo woman has pleaded guilty to charges related to a drunk driving accident that killed an 81-year-old man last December, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Monday. Renaiyah Cornelious, 32, hit and killed the man, identified as Daniel Zuchlewski, at the intersection of McKinley Avenue and Lorraine Avenue on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-to-drunk-driving-accident-that-killed-81-year-old/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-to-drunk-driving-accident-that-killed-81-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallace Shawn talks 'Toy Story 5,' 40 years of 'The Princess Bride' ahead of Niagara Falls appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Wallace Shawn will be one of many entertainers to meet with fans, and will also appear as part of a panel, at this year's Niagara Falls Comic Con in June, in Niagara Falls, Ontario. From June 5-7, fans will flock to the 16th annual convention at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wallace-shawn-talks-toy-story-5-40-years-of-the-princess-bride-ahead-of-niagara-falls-appearance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wallace-shawn-talks-toy-story-5-40-years-of-the-princess-bride-ahead-of-niagara-falls-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Destination Niagara USA hosts annual fishing media event]]></title><description><![CDATA[LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Destination Niagara is hosting its 26th annual fishing media event this week -- shining a light on what makes fishing in these local waters so special. &ldquo;On any given day, you can have some of the best fishing in the world &hellip; it is right here in Lewiston, New York,&rdquo; Mark [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/destination-niagara-usa-hosts-annual-fishing-media-event/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/destination-niagara-usa-hosts-annual-fishing-media-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens outlast Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 to win thrilling 1st-round series]]></title><description><![CDATA[TAMPA, Fla. (AP) &mdash; Alex Newhook broke a tie with 8:53 left and the Montreal Canadiens outlasted the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Game 7 on Sunday night to end the thrilling first-round series. The Canadiens will face the Buffalo Sabres in the second round after finishing off their first series victory since losing the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canadiens-outlast-lightning-2-1-in-game-7-to-win-thrilling-1st-round-series/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canadiens-outlast-lightning-2-1-in-game-7-to-win-thrilling-1st-round-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres to face Canadiens in second round of NHL playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After going up against one of their oldest rivals in their return to the NHL playoffs, the Buffalo Sabres will see another old rival in the second round of the playoffs. The Sabres will face the Montreal Canadiens in Round 2. The Canadiens advanced by defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-to-face-canadiens-in-second-round-of-nhl-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-to-face-canadiens-in-second-round-of-nhl-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, his spokesman says]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; Rudolph Giuliani, the ex-mayor of New York City and a former adviser to President Donald Trump, is in critical but stable condition at a hospital, his spokesman said Sunday. 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"It's just wonderful to have them here and they can spend and enjoy the day with [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-woman-celebrates-100th-birthday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-woman-celebrates-100th-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthy Kids Running spring series in Amherst]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Healthy Kids Running program continued this weekend in Amherst. Kids participated in different races depending on their age group, and organizers said that the event helps build both friendships and confidence. "Healthy Kids Running Series is a not-for-profit program. We run a five-week series in the fall and a five-week [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/healthy-kids-running-spring-series-in-amherst/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/healthy-kids-running-spring-series-in-amherst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth career workshop prepares students for future]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Western New York Impact Collective hosted a program called "Level Up Lab: From Potential to Paycheck" at the Frank E. Merriweather Library on Sunday, working to get young people ready for their future careers. Students participated in practice job interviews, professional communication, and networking with adults in real time. 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"We [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-yoga-studio-hosts-womens-business-market/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-yoga-studio-hosts-womens-business-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local yoga studio hosts women's business market]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A local yoga studio hosted the "Women Mean Business" vendor market at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center on Sunday, where over 40 women-owned businesses participated. Community members came out to show their support for local entrepreneurs. "It's all about community and women feeling welcomed and safe," Katy Dusharm, event organizer, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-yoga-studio-hosts-womens-business-market/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-yoga-studio-hosts-womens-business-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenan Center, Rustic Buffalo host artisan market for Cinco de Mayo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Western New Yorkers went to the Kenan Center in Lockport on Sunday to shop all things local at Rustic Buffalo's "Cinco de Mayo Sip and Shop" event. Over 150 local artisans set up shop inside the center to showcase homemade items. From clothing to home decor, people were able to shop [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kenan-center-rustic-buffalo-host-artisan-market-for-cinco-de-mayo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kenan-center-rustic-buffalo-host-artisan-market-for-cinco-de-mayo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cinco de Mayo event at Kenan Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Western New Yorkers went to the Kenan Center in Lockport on Sunday to shop all things local at Rustic Buffalo's "Cinco de Mayo Sip and Shop" event. Over 150 local artisans set up shop inside the center to showcase homemade items. From clothing to home decor, people were able to shop [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cinco-de-mayo-event-at-kenan-center/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cinco-de-mayo-event-at-kenan-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United flight strikes light pole on New Jersey Turnpike: Officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation is underway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/united-flight-strikes-light-pole-on-new-jersey-turnpike-officials/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/united-flight-strikes-light-pole-on-new-jersey-turnpike-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cargo ship near the&nbsp;Strait of Hormuz&nbsp;said it was attacked by multiple small craft, the British military&rsquo;s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center reported on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-says-the-us-will-guide-stranded-ships-from-the-strait-of-hormuz-starting-on-monday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-says-the-us-will-guide-stranded-ships-from-the-strait-of-hormuz-starting-on-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ship is attacked near Strait of Hormuz as Iran reviews US response to latest proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cargo ship near the&nbsp;Strait of Hormuz&nbsp;said it was attacked by multiple small craft, the British military&rsquo;s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center reported on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ship-is-attacked-near-strait-of-hormuz-as-iran-reviews-us-response-to-latest-proposal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ship-is-attacked-near-strait-of-hormuz-as-iran-reviews-us-response-to-latest-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BPD investigating early morning double shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Two people are hurt, including one with serious injuries, after a double shooting early Sunday morning in Buffalo. Buffalo Police said officers responded to the 500 block of Howard Street around 3:30 a.m. Sunday where they found a female who was shot in the leg. The victim was taken to the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bpd-investigating-early-morning-double-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bpd-investigating-early-morning-double-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres fans celebrate first series win since 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Sports bars across Buffalo echoed with applause Friday night as the Sabres secured their first playoff series win in 19 years with their 4-1 victory over the Boston Bruins. The team's victory is bringing back memories for many Buffalo hockey fans from when the Sabres last made it this far. "I [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-fans-celebrate-first-series-win-since-2007/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-fans-celebrate-first-series-win-since-2007/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community steps forward to find MS cure]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- More than a thousand people gathered at Terminal B at the Outer Harbor with one goal in mind Saturday morning -- making the step forward toward finding a cure for multiple sclerosis. "Every year, there's more therapy. Every year, this MS walk gets bigger, and bigger, and bigger," said Karen Russo, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/community-steps-forward-to-find-ms-cure/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/community-steps-forward-to-find-ms-cure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Know Your Rights” workshop hosted for Buffalo Public Schools families]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Solutions Not Suspensions Coalition is working to inform the public about a recent landmark agreement announced by the state to reform disciplinary practices at Buffalo Public Schools. A "Know Your Rights" workshop was held on Saturday for parents and students to better understand what the agreement means for families [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/know-your-rights-workshop-hosted-for-buffalo-public-schools-families/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 03:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/know-your-rights-workshop-hosted-for-buffalo-public-schools-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Zoo hosts Jurassic-themed exhibit]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Visitors at the Buffalo Zoo can now visit a new exhibit with prehistoric ties. Saturday marked the first day of the zoo's Destination Dinosaur exhibit, featured for a limited time. Guests had the opportunity to get a close-up look at 16 moving animatronic dinosaurs and other Jurassic-themed activities. Zoo leaders said [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-zoo-hosts-jurassic-themed-exhibit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 02:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-zoo-hosts-jurassic-themed-exhibit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indianapolis Colts' Jonathan Taylor receives award in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Indianapolis Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor was in Buffalo Saturday, where he was recognized during the annual Call to Courage awards breakfast. The committee is led by former Buffalo Bills quarterback and current Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich and his wife Linda. The award is given annually to the NFL [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/indianapolis-colts-jonathan-taylor-receives-award-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/indianapolis-colts-jonathan-taylor-receives-award-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres reveal second-round playoff dates]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Sabres will take the ice on May 6 and 8 at 7 p.m. for the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the team announced Saturday. The Sabres secured their first playoff series victory in 19 years Friday with a 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins. The victory brought [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-reveal-second-round-playoff-dates/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-reveal-second-round-playoff-dates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim's Steakout inspires new musical production]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new musical in the works debuted at the Alleyway Theatre this weekend inspired by a popular Buffalo-based restaurant chain -- Jim's Steakout. The production follows the storyline of six Western New Yorkers who find themselves stranded at the restaurant during a blizzard. A workshop presentation of the musical was showcased [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jims-steakout-inspires-new-musical-production/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jims-steakout-inspires-new-musical-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden Tempo takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the 1st woman to train its winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cherie DeVaux is the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/golden-tempo-takes-the-kentucky-derby-as-cherie-devaux-becomes-the-1st-woman-to-train-its-winner/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/golden-tempo-takes-the-kentucky-derby-as-cherie-devaux-becomes-the-1st-woman-to-train-its-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former DA endorsed for Town of Tonawanda Supervisor]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Former Erie County District Attorney John Flynn is one step closer to becoming the next supervisor of the Town of Tonawanda. Flynn was unanimously endorsed for the position by the Town of Tonawanda Democratic Committee Saturday. The former DA is expected to be appointed to post by the Tonawanda Town Board [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-da-endorsed-for-town-of-tonawanda-supervisor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-da-endorsed-for-town-of-tonawanda-supervisor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helicopter to assist crews with project in Amherst Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Residents in Amherst may notice a helicopter flying a little closer to the ground than usual Sunday. According to the Williamsville Central School District, the helicopter will assist crews as they work on the district's Elementary School Air Conditioning Capital Project. The helicopter will be used to place units on top [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/helicopter-to-assist-crews-with-project-in-amherst-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/helicopter-to-assist-crews-with-project-in-amherst-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[General public tickets for Sabres Round 2 games go on sale Saturday at 3 p.m.]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Buffalo Sabres fans won't have to wait too long to snatch tickets for Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The team announced Friday night that a limited number of tickets will go on sale to the general public Saturday at 3 p.m. Fans are encouraged to visit Sabres.com/Playoffs prior to 3 p.m. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/general-public-tickets-for-sabres-round-2-games-go-on-sale-saturday-at-3-pm/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/general-public-tickets-for-sabres-round-2-games-go-on-sale-saturday-at-3-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niagara Falls glows blue and gold for Buffalo Sabres]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A landmark destination and world wonder is representing the Buffalo Sabres after the team secured their playoff series victory with a 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Friday night. Blue and gold colors illuminated Niagara Falls, showcasing support for the team after a fantastic finale at Game 6 in Boston. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-glows-blue-and-gold-for-buffalo-sabres/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-glows-blue-and-gold-for-buffalo-sabres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County Botanical Gardens hosts Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Fashions at the Kentucky Derby inspired the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Erie County Botanical Gardens on Friday. The annual Botanical Bash raises funds for the gardens to add onto their lush campus. On Friday, guests raised funds for the annual Mission Project, which centers around the gardens' apiary [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-botanical-gardens-hosts-kentucky-derby-themed-fundraiser/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-botanical-gardens-hosts-kentucky-derby-themed-fundraiser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres bury Bruins in Boston to claim first playoff series victory in 19 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Drink it in Sabrehood. Another drought is over. Having ended the longest postseason absence in NHL history, the Sabres secured their first playoff series victory in 19 years Friday night with a 4-1 victory in Boston. Alex Tuch, Mattias Samuelsson, Zach Benson and Josh Norris scored goals, Tage Thompson tallied two [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-bury-bruins-in-boston-to-claim-first-playoff-series-victory-in-19-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-bury-bruins-in-boston-to-claim-first-playoff-series-victory-in-19-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper receives $100K in state funds]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper is receiving $100,000 in state funding to support its mission, Assemblyman Jon Rivera announced Friday. The funds will support the Waterkeeper's Riverwatch and Rescue Corps programs. Revenue will be used to purchase restoration equipment, laboratory supplies, transportation support and field gear. "Restoration doesn't just stop when the heavy [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-niagara-waterkeeper-receives-100k-in-state-funds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 02:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-niagara-waterkeeper-receives-100k-in-state-funds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres anthem singer shares more on role during playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. &mdash; Before the now-viral moment from Tuesday night's Buffalo Sabres game, I had an interview set up with the team's anthem singer, Cami Clune, that afternoon to talk about the part she plays in the home playoff games. I asked her about singing the American and Canadian anthems and if she does a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-anthem-singer-shares-more-on-role-during-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-anthem-singer-shares-more-on-role-during-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Molson Canadian treats Sabres fans to free beer for Game 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Canadian beer brand is treating Buffalo Sabres fans to free beer for Friday's playoff game following a viral moment at KeyBank Center earlier this week that united hockey fans on both sides of the border. The Canadian national anthem echoed throughout the packed arena at the start of Tuesday's playoff [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/molson-canadian-treats-sabres-fans-to-free-beer-for-game-6/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/molson-canadian-treats-sabres-fans-to-free-beer-for-game-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian beer brand treats Sabres fans to free beer for Game 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Canadian beer brand is treating Buffalo Sabres fans to free beer for Friday's playoff game following a viral moment at KeyBank Center earlier this week that united hockey fans on both sides of the border. The Canadian national anthem echoed throughout the packed arena at the start of Tuesday's playoff [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canadian-beer-brand-treats-sabres-fans-to-free-beer-for-game-6/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canadian-beer-brand-treats-sabres-fans-to-free-beer-for-game-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starpoint Central School District superintendent resigning]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Starpoint Central School District Superintendent is stepping away from his role to "pursue other opportunities," the district announced Friday. Officials said the district's board of education came to a mutual agreement with Superintendent Sean Croft about his resignation. May 1 marked Croft's last day in his role after working for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/starpoint-central-school-district-superintendent-resigning/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/starpoint-central-school-district-superintendent-resigning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unified basketball brings Kenmore students together]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Students at Kenmore East and Kenmore West took to the court Friday for the schools' annual unified basketball game. Students from across the district packed the Kenmore West gym to cheer on athletes from both schools as they shared the court. Elementary, middle and high school students came together for the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/unified-basketball-brings-kenmore-students-together/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/unified-basketball-brings-kenmore-students-together/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Buffalo Deputy Mayor threatened with knife]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Buffalo Deputy Mayor Eugenio Russi was allegedly threatened with a knife on Friday but was unharmed, according to Buffalo police. The alleged incident is believed to have taken place in the area of Court Street on Friday morning. Russi, one of the city's four deputy mayors, oversees the Buffalo Fire Department [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-buffalo-deputy-mayor-threatened-with-knife/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-buffalo-deputy-mayor-threatened-with-knife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres coach Lindy Ruff is finalist for Jack Adams Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Sabres coach Lindy Ruff is one of three finalists for the Jack Adams Award given to the NHL coach that has contributed the most to his team's success this season, the league announced Friday. In the second season of his second tenure with the franchise, Ruff coached Buffalo to an Atlantic [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-coach-lindy-ruff-is-finalist-for-jack-adams-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-coach-lindy-ruff-is-finalist-for-jack-adams-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SUNY Erie downtown campus locked down, evacuated]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; SUNY Erie's downtown campus was locked down and evacuated following a police 'situation' near the campus Friday morning. Buffalo Police, New York State Police, Transit Police and the Erie County Sheriff's Office have all responded to the campus. Police first responded to the campus around 10:50 a.m. The campus was locked [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/suny-erie-downtown-campus-locked-down-evacuated/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/suny-erie-downtown-campus-locked-down-evacuated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police responding to 'situation' at SUNY Erie downtown campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Several police agencies have responded to SUNY Erie's downtown campus following a 'situation' in the area of the school. Buffalo Police, New York State Police, Transit Police and the Erie County Sheriff's Office have all responded to the campus. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz has urged everyone to avoid the area [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-responding-to-situation-at-suny-erie-downtown-campus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-responding-to-situation-at-suny-erie-downtown-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: No gun at SUNY Erie campus after lockdown, evacuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; SUNY Erie's downtown campus was locked down and evacuated following a false gun call on Friday morning, according to Buffalo police. Buffalo Police, New York State Police, Transit Police and the Erie County Sheriff's Office all responded to the campus. Police first responded to the campus around 10:25 a.m. The campus [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-no-gun-at-suny-erie-campus-after-lockdown-evacuation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-no-gun-at-suny-erie-campus-after-lockdown-evacuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonawanda man found guilty for machete killing]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Tonawanda man was found guilty Thursday for killing another man with a machete in Buffalo's Riverside neighborhood in 2023, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Friday. Adalberto Bermudez, Jr., 48, killed 39-year-old Jose Barreto-Gonzalez with a machete at an Isabelle Street apartment on Sept. 23, 2023. Bermudez was found [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-man-found-guilty-for-machete-killing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-man-found-guilty-for-machete-killing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamestown furniture plant closing, more than 230 employees impacted]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Jamestown furniture plant that has been in operation for more than six decades will close, Chautauqua County officials confirmed. Furniture provider eSolutions, formerly Bush Industries, will close their Jamestown plant, which is located in Ellicott. The Canadian company, which has operated in Jamestown since 1959 and is located on Mason [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jamestown-furniture-plant-closing-more-than-230-employees-impacted/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jamestown-furniture-plant-closing-more-than-230-employees-impacted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mount Morris Dam opens to visitors for 2026 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Mount Morris Dam in Livingston County will begin welcoming visitors for the season Friday. The dam, which protects communities along the Genesee River to Rochester from flooding, is opening to the public for the 74th year. Visitors can take part in Park Ranger-led tours inside the dam, learn about the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mount-morris-dam-opens-to-visitors-for-2026-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mount-morris-dam-opens-to-visitors-for-2026-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Luke's Mission of Mercy honors founders]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- St. Luke's Mission of Mercy honored their founders on Thursday with a special memorial mass to celebrate their lives. Norm Paolini Jr. and Amy Betros started the mission 32 years ago, helping the less fortunate in Buffalo. The mass honored their hard work as well as the work the mission will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/st-lukes-mission-of-mercy-honors-founders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/st-lukes-mission-of-mercy-honors-founders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microphone malfunction during Sabres playoff game highlights Buffalo's relationship with Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[FORT ERIE, ONTARIO (WIVB) -- A technical difficulty during Tuesday's Sabres playoff game is highlighting Buffalo's cross-border relationship with our neighbors to the north. A technical difficulty can be a performer's worst nightmare. But when Cami Clune's microphone went out while singing the Canadian national anthem, the packed KeyBank Center crowd stepped in singing it [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/microphone-malfunction-during-sabres-playoff-game-highlights-buffalos-relationship-with-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/microphone-malfunction-during-sabres-playoff-game-highlights-buffalos-relationship-with-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Fantasy Island amusement park not opening for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The former Fantasy Island amusement park on Grand Island -- now known as Niagara Amusement Park and Splash World -- will not open for the 2026 summer season, the park announced. "After extensive efforts to prepare for the season and explore every possible path forward, attendance and revenue levels in recent [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-fantasy-island-amusement-park-not-opening-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-fantasy-island-amusement-park-not-opening-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frontier High School students travel for NASA program]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A group of local high schoolers is contributing to the exploration of the final frontier. After months of hard work, an all-girl group of eight Frontier High School students flew to Texas as finalists in the annual NASA HUNCH competition. The program challenges students to find solutions to real NASA encounters. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/frontier-high-school-students-travel-for-nasa-program/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/frontier-high-school-students-travel-for-nasa-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Western New Yorkers react to astonishing Powerball drawing]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An unprecedented number of people across the country can now call themselves millionaires after Wednesday night's Powerball drawing. There was a jackpot winner, but that's not what shocked lottery experts and players -- it's the second-tier prize amount that saw a staggering 89 winners, 62 of which won $1 million. The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/western-new-yorkers-react-to-astonishing-powerball-drawing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/western-new-yorkers-react-to-astonishing-powerball-drawing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where did the Sabres Stanley Cup puck holder come from?]]></title><description><![CDATA[LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) -- You might have noticed the Sabres celebrating every win in the playoffs so far by putting the game puck in a circle puck holder. Dan Buttery, a metal fabricator artist in Lewiston, created the customized puck holder. "When they asked me to do this, I knew no matter when they win [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/where-did-the-sabres-stanley-cup-puck-holder-come-from/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/where-did-the-sabres-stanley-cup-puck-holder-come-from/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lockport man charged with attempting to solicit minor]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Lockport man is facing second-degree attempted rape charges for allegedly attempting to solicit a minor, North Tonawanda police said. Officials allege that Devon Kutis, 30, of Lockport, attempted to solicit a minor for sexual intercourse through a social media platform. Kutis was arrested after allegedly traveling to North Tonawanda to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lockport-man-charged-with-attempting-to-solicit-minor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lockport-man-charged-with-attempting-to-solicit-minor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 facing fraud charges for alleged $1.3M scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Six people from Buffalo are facing fraud and identity theft charges for an alleged financial fraud scheme involving stolen United States Treasury checks that totaled more than $1.3 million, the United States Attorney&rsquo;s Office said Thursday. Officials allege that from August 2023 to May 2024, the defendants deposited stolen U.S. Treasury [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/6-facing-fraud-charges-for-alleged-13m-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/6-facing-fraud-charges-for-alleged-13m-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 churches will not have to contribute to Diocese bankruptcy settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Eight Western New York churches will not have to contribute to the tens of millions of dollars that parishes are being asked to contribute to the Diocese's $150 million bankruptcy settlement, the Vatican ruled. The eight parishes: Ascension in Batavia, St. Timothy and Blessed Sacrament in Tonawanda, Infant of Prague and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/8-churches-will-not-have-to-contribute-to-diocese-bankruptcy-settlement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/8-churches-will-not-have-to-contribute-to-diocese-bankruptcy-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man sentenced 25 years to life for fatal shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was sentenced 25 years to life in prison for a fatal shooting near Young and Ashley Street in 2024, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Thursday. Tim&eacute; J. Thomas, Jr., 32, was found guilty of intentionally shooting and killing 31-year-old Quentin Sims around 8:50 p.m. on April [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-sentenced-25-years-to-life-for-fatal-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-sentenced-25-years-to-life-for-fatal-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill allowing 12- and 13-year-olds to hunt deer passes in county legislature]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A bill allowing 12-and 13-year-olds to obtain licenses to hunt deer in Erie County passes within the Erie County Legislature on Thursday. The vote passed 7-3, with legislators Lawrence Dupre (D-Buffalo), Taisha St. Jean Tard (D-Buffalo) and Jeanne Vinal (D-Amherst) voting against the bill. Erie County is the only upstate New [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bill-allowing-12-and-13-year-olds-to-hunt-deer-passes-in-county-legislature/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bill-allowing-12-and-13-year-olds-to-hunt-deer-passes-in-county-legislature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County first in NY to ban biometric data collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Retailers including Wegmans are no longer permitted to collect customers' data through facial recognition technology across Erie County, according to a new law passed by local lawmakers on Thursday. Cameras at select Wegmans stores, including in New York City, use facial recognition technology to collect data on customers. In a previous [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-first-in-ny-to-ban-biometric-data-collection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-first-in-ny-to-ban-biometric-data-collection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House passes bill to fund most of DHS in major step toward ending 10-week shutdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The House on Thursday passed a bill to fund the bulk of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), minus Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a major step toward ending the record-breaking, 10-week shutdown. The bill passed by voice vote less than an hour after Republican leaders sent out a notice that the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/house-passes-bill-to-fund-most-of-dhs-in-major-step-toward-ending-10-week-shutdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/house-passes-bill-to-fund-most-of-dhs-in-major-step-toward-ending-10-week-shutdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temperatures recover, rain moves in overnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures remain below normal to near seasonable for much of the week before a significant change in the weather pattern early next week. The majority of the week will be dry aside from numerous rain showers that build into the region overnight Tuesday night into Wednesday. A stiff breeze off Lake Erie will clear clouds [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/temperatures-recover-rain-moves-in-overnight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/temperatures-recover-rain-moves-in-overnight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunny but a cool start to the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[... A Frost Advisory is issued for most of WNY Tonight and that also includes McKean and Potter Counties... ...A Freeze Watch is issued for McKean and Potter Counties on Monday night... The start to the new week will be cool with temperatures in the morning near or below freezing and in the lower to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sunny-but-a-cool-start-to-the-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sunny-but-a-cool-start-to-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stubborn clouds and cool before a big warmup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expect another cool day Thursday before a significant change in the weather pattern over the weekend and early next week. Thursday will be cloudy with spotty light showers. The highs will be in the mid-50s. Friday will be drier and sunnier. Expect a mix of clouds and sunshine throughout the day. Temperatures rebound to near [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/stubborn-clouds-and-cool-before-a-big-warmup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/stubborn-clouds-and-cool-before-a-big-warmup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Still cooler than normal for a few days]]></title><description><![CDATA[No big storms are heading our way over the next few days; however, some very weak disturbances will result in some nuisance raindrops each day through Saturday. Cool temperatures bump up toward Saturday with readings a bit closer to normal Sunday. The Mother's Day forecast is looking better, mainly dry, though again a bit cooler. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/still-cooler-than-normal-for-a-few-days/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/still-cooler-than-normal-for-a-few-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Springtime chills along with spotty showers]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;FROST ADVISORY Midnight until 9:00 a.m. Friday for much of Western New York except Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties where the growing season has technically yet to begin. The advisory has also been issued for&nbsp;the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania&nbsp;where it expires at 8:00 a.m. Friday&hellip; Chilly air pouring in behind yesterday&rsquo;s storm will result in scattered [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/springtime-chills-along-with-spotty-showers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/springtime-chills-along-with-spotty-showers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soggy start, better for some this afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures remain below normal to near seasonable for much of the week before a significant change in the weather pattern early next week. Widespread rain to begin Wednesday becomes more localized north and southeast of the metro this afternoon. A stiff breeze off Lake Erie will clear some clouds and precipitation away from the Buffalo [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/soggy-start-better-for-some-this-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/soggy-start-better-for-some-this-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soaking wet start to the weekend, poor-drainage flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[...A Frost Advisory is issued for Allegany County until 8 am Friday... Aside from increasing clouds, a pretty decent Friday is shaping up. It will be a bit milder than Thursday and still dry, at least for now. In the wake of an exiting fair-weather system late week, an extensive area of potentially excessive rainfall [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/soaking-wet-start-to-the-weekend-poor-drainage-flooding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/soaking-wet-start-to-the-weekend-poor-drainage-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Showers and thunderstorms persist overnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING has been issued for No. Erie, Niagara, and Western Orleans and Genesee Counties until 8:45 pm... ...A severe weather threat is shaping up beginning Tuesday afternoon, but even more so Tuesday night. The NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted much of the viewing area for scattered severe thunderstorms for strong damaging [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/showers-and-thunderstorms-persist-overnight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/showers-and-thunderstorms-persist-overnight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remains cloudy and cool before a big warmup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures remain below normal to near seasonable for much of the week before a significant change in the weather pattern early next week. Thursday will be cloudy with spotty light showers. The highs will be in the mid-50s. Friday will be drier and sunnier. Expect a mix of clouds and sunshine throughout the day. Temperatures [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/remains-cloudy-and-cool-before-a-big-warmup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/remains-cloudy-and-cool-before-a-big-warmup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remain cloudy and cool before a big warm up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures remain below normal to near seasonable for much of the week before a significant change in the weather pattern early next week. Thursday will be cloudy with spotty light showers. The highs will be in the mid-50s. Friday will be drier and sunnier. Expect a mix of clouds and sunshine throughout the day. Temperatures [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/remain-cloudy-and-cool-before-a-big-warm-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/remain-cloudy-and-cool-before-a-big-warm-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain fades this morning, Drier for the Sabres Watch Party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rain tapers to more scattered, lighter showers on Wednesday. The skies will be drier for the Sabers Watch Party. Temperatures will be below average for this time of the year. Our high temperatures will remain below average for the next several days. Each day holds a chance for some showers, but there will still be [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rain-fades-this-morning-drier-for-the-sabres-watch-party/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rain-fades-this-morning-drier-for-the-sabres-watch-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain continues into Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rain tapers to more scattered lighter showers during Wednesday. Another cooler period of weather settles in during the back half of the week. WEDNESDAY: Rain to start tapers to Scattered Lighter Rain Showers, Some early Downpours south and east of the Buffalo metro, High: 48, Low: 37 THURSDAY: Broken Clouds, Isolated Sprinkle, High: 50, Low: 36 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rain-continues-into-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rain-continues-into-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuisance raindrops linger for a few days]]></title><description><![CDATA[No big storms are heading our way over the next few days; however, some very weak disturbances will result in some nuisance raindrops each day through Saturday. Cool temperatures bump up toward Saturday with readings a bit closer to normal. The Mother's Day forecast is looking better, mainly dry, though again a bit cooler. Cooler [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nuisance-raindrops-linger-for-a-few-days/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nuisance-raindrops-linger-for-a-few-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near record warmth Monday and Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday will be warm with a mix of clouds and sunshine. A few showers and thunderstorms will develop in the afternoon. Most of the rain will fall south of Buffalo. The warming trend continues into the beginning of the week with unseasonable warmth. Temperatures will be cooler along the immediate Buffalo waterfront Monday-Tuesday due to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/near-record-warmth-monday-and-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/near-record-warmth-monday-and-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near record warmth Monday &amp; Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tonight will be partly to mostly cloudy and mild. Temperatures will fall into the upper 40s to the mid 50s. Some patchy fog could develop late tonight as the wind backs off. Sunday will be warm with a mix of clouds and sunshine. A few showers and thunderstorms will develop in the afternoon. Most of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/near-record-warmth-monday-amp-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/near-record-warmth-monday-amp-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near record warmth for Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[...NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted an area west of a Canaseraga to Bredford, PA line for an isolated severe thunderstorm with strong damaging wind gusts. The threat will be greatest across the Niagara Frontier, and it all depends on how quickly the storms weaken... ...Another severe weather threat is shaping up beginning Tuesday afternoon, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/near-record-warmth-for-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/near-record-warmth-for-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mostly dry weekend, few rain chances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday brings a few isolated showers throughout the day before a line of showers and thunderstorms moves through early in the evening ahead of the passage of a cold front. Saturday will be the pick of the weekend for higher temperatures, although Sunday stays relatively mild as well. Mother's Day is also looking mostly dry, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mostly-dry-weekend-few-rain-chances/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mostly-dry-weekend-few-rain-chances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning drops for Mother's Day, Sunny afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunderstorms move through early in the evening, ahead of a cold front. Mother's Day is looking mostly dry, with just a few pop-up, lighter rain showers throughout the morning. The afternoon will be sunnier and drier. High temperatures will be in the mid 50s. A brief dip in temperatures arrives for the beginning of the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/morning-drops-for-mothers-day-sunny-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/morning-drops-for-mothers-day-sunny-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major warmup is on the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drier air arriving Friday will allow for a partly sunny sky and it's mainly rain free. Saturday will be mostly dry, with spotty showers in the afternoon. Some of that moisture may linger along the Pennsylvania border on Sunday. Summerlike weather will kick off the workweek. The only limiting factor will be a southwest breeze [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/major-warmup-is-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/major-warmup-is-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major warm up on the way!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plenty of clouds linger Thursday night with patchy drizzle. Drier air arriving Friday will allow for a partly sunny sky and it's mainly rain free. Saturday will be mostly dry, with spotty showers in the afternoon. Some of that moisture may linger along the Pennsylvania border on Sunday. Summerlike weather will kick off the workweek. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/major-warm-up-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/major-warm-up-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major warm-up is on the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[An ideal spring day is on tap Friday. Skies become quite sunny for awhile, just some see-through clouds mix with the sun during the afternoon, and it will be entirely dry. Dry sunny weather to begin Saturday gives way to clouds in advance of the next weather disturbance. Some spotty showers and thundershowers start to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/major-warm-up-is-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/major-warm-up-is-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Few drips drop in this morning, soaking rain by tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[An approaching cold front brings a few very spotty showers Tuesday. Rain coverage and intensity increase by later Tuesday afternoon and especially Tuesday night into early Wednesday with some localized heavier downpours. Rain tapers to more scattered lighter showers during Wednesday. Another cooler period of weather settles in during the back half of the week. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/few-drips-drop-in-this-morning-soaking-rain-by-tonight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/few-drips-drop-in-this-morning-soaking-rain-by-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drying up and cooler for week's end]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY: Turning Cooler and Less Humid, Few Isolated Morning Showers, then Some Sun Breaks Out, High: 59 Erie shore, 66 well south, Wind: NW 8-16 mph WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Cool, Partly to Mostly Clear, Low: 40 inland, 47 Erie shore, Wind: NW shifts to NE 3-7 mph THURSDAY: A Bit Chilly, Partly to Mostly Sunny, High: [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/drying-up-and-cooler-for-weeks-end/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/drying-up-and-cooler-for-weeks-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cool temp readings persist]]></title><description><![CDATA[...FROST ADVISORY continues for areas south of Buffalo until 8:00 a.m. Monday. A frost will once again be likely inland from the lakeshores across Western New York Monday night into Tuesday morning. Tender plants will need protection even in some of the suburbs... ...FREEZE WARNING continues for the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania until 8:00 a.m. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cool-temp-readings-persist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cool-temp-readings-persist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cool readings persist]]></title><description><![CDATA[...FROST ADVISORY continues for areas south of Buffalo until 8:00 a.m. Monday. A frost will once again be likely inland from the lakeshores across Western New York Monday night into Tuesday morning. Tender plants will need protection even in some of the suburbs... ...FREEZE WARNING continues for the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania until 8:00 a.m. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cool-readings-persist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cool-readings-persist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold temperatures remain, rain begins to fade away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rain tapers to more scattered, lighter showers on Wednesday. The skies will be drier for the Sabres Watch Party. Temperatures will be below average for this time of the year. Our high temperatures will remain below average for the next several days. Each day holds a chance for some showers, but there will still be [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cold-temperatures-remain-rain-begins-to-fade-away/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cold-temperatures-remain-rain-begins-to-fade-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold temperatures remain for a few days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our high temperatures will remain below average for the next several days. Each day holds a chance for some showers, but there will still be plenty of dry time for Thursday and Friday. The weekend remains cool and unsettled with a few showers. Mother's Day will be mainly dry, but showers will arrive late in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cold-temperatures-remain-for-a-few-days/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cold-temperatures-remain-for-a-few-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brief warmup to start the work week; cooler midweek]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday will be partly cloudy with a stray shower. Temperatures will climb into the 60s by the afternoon. Tuesday remain mild but rain returns. Steady rain takes over Tuesday evening and continues into Wednesday. The rest of the week will be unsettled with rounds of showers and temperatures once again fall below normal. MONDAY: Breezy, Sun [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/brief-warmup-to-start-the-work-week-cooler-midweek/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/brief-warmup-to-start-the-work-week-cooler-midweek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A very cold start to Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[...A frost will once again be likely inland from the lakeshores across Western New York Monday night into Tuesday morning. Tender plants will need protection even in some of the suburbs... ...FREEZE WARNING is in effect from midnight until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday for most of WNY and Northern PA... A fair-weather system cresting over the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-very-cold-start-to-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-very-cold-start-to-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A major warmup on the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plenty of clouds linger Thursday night with patchy drizzle. Drier air arriving Friday will allow for a partly sunny sky and it's mainly rain free. Saturday will be mostly dry, with spotty showers in the afternoon. Some of that moisture may linger along the Pennsylvania border on Sunday. Summerlike weather will kick off the workweek. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-major-warmup-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-major-warmup-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A major warmup is on the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plenty of clouds linger Thursday night with patchy drizzle. Drier air arriving Friday will allow for a partly sunny sky and it's mainly rain free. Saturday will be mostly dry, with spotty showers in the afternoon. Some of that moisture may linger along the Pennsylvania border on Sunday. Summerlike weather will kick off the workweek. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-major-warmup-is-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-major-warmup-is-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A cold start to Tuesday, but a warmer weekend ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[...FREEZE WARNING is in effect until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday for most of WNY and Northern PA, with a FROST ADVISORY for Niagara and Orleans Counties... A fair-weather system cresting over the region sets the stage for another very frosty cold night inland from the lakeshores, perhaps even colder than early Monday morning. If you have [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-cold-start-to-tuesday-but-a-warmer-weekend-ahead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-cold-start-to-tuesday-but-a-warmer-weekend-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A cold start to Tuesday, but a warm weekend ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[...A frost will once again be likely inland from the lakeshores across Western New York Monday night into Tuesday morning. Tender plants will need protection even in some of the suburbs... ...FREEZE WARNING is in effect from midnight until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday for most of WNY and Northern PA... A fair-weather system cresting over the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-cold-start-to-tuesday-but-a-warm-weekend-ahead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-cold-start-to-tuesday-but-a-warm-weekend-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County man arrested after shooting incident in Hornell]]></title><description><![CDATA[HORNELL, N.Y. (WETM) &ndash; An Erie County man has been arrested on assault and weapons charges following an alleged shooting incident that occurred in Hornell on Monday. Michael J. Grimmer, 58, of Boston, N.Y., was arrested on the following charges, as stated in a release from the City of Hornell Police Department: Officials say Grimmer [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-man-arrested-after-shooting-incident-in-hornell/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-man-arrested-after-shooting-incident-in-hornell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tony Orlando postpones concert performances to July]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Singer-songwriter Tony Orlando is postponing his concert performances originally scheduled for this weekend at the Seneca Niagara Resort &amp; Casino, event organizers announced Thursday. Due to illness, the artist's performances have been rescheduled for July 17 and 18 at 8 p.m. Organizers said tickets for May 1 will be transferred for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tony-orlando-postpones-concert-performances-to-july/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tony-orlando-postpones-concert-performances-to-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He's a home-run hitter': Inside Buffalo's newest offensive weapon]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; When Skyler Bell transferred to UConn from Wisconsin, wide receivers coach Kashif Moore quickly understood why the Huskies had made him a priority, and Bell wasted little time backing it up. &ldquo;There was a practice in his first training camp where he was just making play after play,&rdquo; Moore recalled. &ldquo;It [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hes-a-home-run-hitter-inside-buffalos-newest-offensive-weapon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hes-a-home-run-hitter-inside-buffalos-newest-offensive-weapon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World's largest rubber duck returns to Buffalo in July]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The world's largest rubber duck is making its way back to the Buffalo Waterfront this summer. "Mama Duck," standing at six stories tall, last visited Canalside in 2016. Now the yellow rubber duck is returning to the Queen City for another visit alongside Timmy, her 10-foot-tall "Baby Duck." The duck duo [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/worlds-largest-rubber-duck-returns-to-buffalo-in-july/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/worlds-largest-rubber-duck-returns-to-buffalo-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fired Batavia Downs bartender suing Western Regional OTB]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A former bartender at Batavia Downs is suing Western Regional Off-Track betting, the public corporation that owns the casino and raceway, claiming he was wrongfully fired after he reported a complaint against chief operating officer Steve Casey. Former Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, who now serves as the CEO of Western Regional [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fired-batavia-downs-bartender-suing-western-regional-otb/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fired-batavia-downs-bartender-suing-western-regional-otb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to watch the Kentucky Derby in WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Place your bets and grab your best hat -- the "most exciting two minutes in sports" are almost here. The 152nd Kentucky Derby returns to Churchill Downs this Saturday, May 2, and several venues across Western New York are hosting watch parties to cheer on this year&rsquo;s contenders -- some of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/where-to-watch-the-kentucky-derby-in-wny/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/where-to-watch-the-kentucky-derby-in-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comptroller not backing down after court ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Comptroller Barbara Miller-Williams is pushing back just days after a ruling from the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court upheld a state judge's previous decision in the city's financial battle, saying Miller-Williams must borrow $110 million in bonds for 2025 capital projects planned under former Acting Mayor [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/comptroller-not-backing-down-after-court-ruling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/comptroller-not-backing-down-after-court-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I have to be here for my son': Trial begins for man accused of killing co-worker at Wegmans warehouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) &mdash; The man accused of fatally shooting his co-worker at a Wegmans warehouse last summer is now on trial, with testimony beginning Wednesday in Monroe County Court. Prosecutors say 32-year-old Kyshonn Green shot and killed 25-year-old J&rsquo;mere Ridley-Smith in July 2025 at the Wegmans distribution center on Brooks Avenue. During opening statements, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/i-have-to-be-here-for-my-son-trial-begins-for-man-accused-of-killing-co-worker-at-wegmans-warehouse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/i-have-to-be-here-for-my-son-trial-begins-for-man-accused-of-killing-co-worker-at-wegmans-warehouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Police investigating shooting on Hampshire Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo police are investigating a shooting that took place on Hampshire Street around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, officials said. Officers responded to a call on the 100 block of Hampshire Street and found a male victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was taken to the Erie County Medical [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-police-investigating-shooting-on-hampshire-street/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-police-investigating-shooting-on-hampshire-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BPD plans to change how special events are billed for police services]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Police Department is planning to change the way it charges organizers for the police labor cost of special events. The labor cost includes things like traffic control and security. Buffalo Police Interim Commissioner Craig Macy said the city is losing a lot of money on special events; BPD put [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bpd-plans-to-change-how-special-events-are-billed-for-police-services/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bpd-plans-to-change-how-special-events-are-billed-for-police-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powell plans to remain on Fed board, cites legal actions by Trump administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; Jerome Powell said Wednesday he plans to remain on the board of the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends next month &ldquo;for a period of time, to be determined,&rdquo; saying the &ldquo;unprecedented&rdquo; legal attacks by the Trump administration have put the independence of the nation's central bank at risk. &ldquo;I [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/powell-plans-to-remain-on-fed-board-cites-legal-actions-by-trump-administration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/powell-plans-to-remain-on-fed-board-cites-legal-actions-by-trump-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans start to receive memorabilia from Highmark Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Bills fans are starting to receive their memorabilia from the old Highmark Stadium. "It just had to happen, it's one of those things when you get older like this, you start figuring out what your priorities are, and apparently, two seats from the stadium were ours," said Tammy Boglione, a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fans-start-to-receive-memorabilia-from-highmark-stadium/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fans-start-to-receive-memorabilia-from-highmark-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microphone mishap turns into moving moment at KeyBank Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; It's a longtime tradition for both the American and Canadian national anthems to be sung before Buffalo Sabres home games at the KeyBank Center. Despite some technical issues, that tradition stood strong Tuesday night. The Sabres hosted the Boston Bruins for Game 5 in the first round of the Stanley Cup [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/microphone-mishap-turns-into-moving-moment-at-keybank-center/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/microphone-mishap-turns-into-moving-moment-at-keybank-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DMV announces new hours for 3 locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Erie County Auto Bureau is making changes to its hours of operation at three locations, Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns announced Wednesday. Starting on May 2, the Sheridan-Eggert Plaza branch location will be open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and weekday hours will remain 9 a.m. to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dmv-announces-new-hours-for-3-locations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dmv-announces-new-hours-for-3-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonawanda YMCA teams with Cleveland Cavaliers for event]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Cleveland Cavaliers partnered with the YMCA and Special Olympics New York for a unified basketball skills showcase at the YMCA in Tonawanda on Wednesday. Around 100 students were able to take part in basketball drills, as well as other fun activities off the court. Leaders from Special Olympics New York [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-ymca-teams-with-cleveland-cavaliers-for-event/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-ymca-teams-with-cleveland-cavaliers-for-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Technical challenges' delay NY state tests for students: Officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (PIX11) &mdash; Students throughout New York had technical issues taking State-administered tests on Wednesday, according to the Education Department. JP O'Hare, a spokesperson for the department, said that "technical challenges" impacted some students taking the computer-based testing system across a select number of schools and districts statewide. According to O'Hare, over 116,000 students [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/technical-challenges-delay-ny-state-tests-for-students-officials/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/technical-challenges-delay-ny-state-tests-for-students-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Janne Sirén to step down as AKG director]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo AKG Art Museum's longtime director is stepping down from his role after more than a decade of leading major projects, leaders with the museum announced Wednesday. Janne Sir&eacute;n is resigning from his role in October after serving as the museum's director since 2013. Sir&eacute;n oversaw several initiatives at the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/janne-sirn-to-step-down-as-akg-director/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/janne-sirn-to-step-down-as-akg-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with arson after Batavia Downs fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Batavia man is facing several charges, including arson, after police responded to a report of a structure fire at Batavia Downs, officials said Wednesday. Batavia Police responded to the stables on April 22 after maintenance staff called 911 reporting smoke coming from a barn. Employees restrained 33-year-old Curt Buchinger II, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-charged-with-arson-after-batavia-downs-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-charged-with-arson-after-batavia-downs-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Mario Lopez Christmas movie to be filmed in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Another Mario Lopez Christmas-themed movie is set to be filmed in Buffalo later this year. 'Christmas at The Starlight' will begin filming in Buffalo in June, according to media company Great American Media. Tony Danza and Dominic Lopez are also set to star in the made-for-television film. The plot is set [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/another-mario-lopez-christmas-movie-to-be-filmed-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/another-mario-lopez-christmas-movie-to-be-filmed-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BPD investigating shooting after man walks into ECMC]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Buffalo Police Department is investigating after a shooting near Masten Park Tuesday. Police said a man walked into the Erie County Medical Center with a gunshot wound in his side around 6 p.m. Tuesday. Investigators believe the shooting took place in the area of Jefferson Avenue and Memphis Alley. According [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bpd-investigating-shooting-after-man-walks-into-ecmc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bpd-investigating-shooting-after-man-walks-into-ecmc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres unable to clinch series as Bruins prevail in overtime]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; David Pastrnak scored on a breakaway at 9:14 into overtime and the Boston Bruins staved off elimination with a 2-1 victory against the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 of the first-round playoff series Tuesday night at KeyBank Center. Rasmus Dahlin scored his first career playoff goal and Alex Lyon made 27 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-unable-to-clinch-series-as-bruins-prevail-in-overtime/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-unable-to-clinch-series-as-bruins-prevail-in-overtime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Common Council holds public hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Common Council held a public hearing on Tuesday, and one of the main topics of discussion was Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan's budget proposal. Two weeks ago, Ryan proposed a 25% increase on property taxes in an effort to address the city's ongoing budget issues. Residents voiced their opinions on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/common-council-holds-public-hearing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/common-council-holds-public-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheektowaga Town Board tables vote to censure councilman]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) --The Cheektowaga Town Board tabled a vote to censure a councilman on Tuesday. The resolution, which was sponsored by two other board members, had called for councilman Brian Pilarski's censure after the Seneca Babcock Community Association lost its nonprofit status. As CEO of the Seneca Babcock Community Association, Pilarski submitted his resignation [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-town-board-tables-vote-to-censure-councilman/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-town-board-tables-vote-to-censure-councilman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darien family's pet kangaroos don Sabres gear for playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[DARIEN CENTER, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two kangaroos in Darien Center are jumping on the Buffalo Sabres fan bandwagon. "Hopefully, the 'Roos give them a good luck charm or something," Ezrah Miller said. The Miller family in Darien Center has two kangaroos, Foster and Ella. "They're a lot of fun, they're good animals and these two [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/darien-familys-pet-kangaroos-don-sabres-gear-for-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/darien-familys-pet-kangaroos-don-sabres-gear-for-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo State University names new president]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo State University has named Dr. Jennifer L. Burris as its next president. Burris will officially take over as president on July 1. The State University of New York Board of Trustees voted to name Burris the next president of Buffalo State on Tuesday. &ldquo;I am confident her extensive experience as [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-state-university-names-new-president/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-state-university-names-new-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Common Council approves Erika Shields as police commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo will officially welcome its first female police commissioner into office next week following approval from the city&rsquo;s common council on Tuesday. Having worked as chief of police in both Louisville and Atlanta, Erika Shields brings years of prior experience into the role. Mayor Sean Ryan introduced Shields as his top [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-common-council-approves-erika-shields-as-police-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-common-council-approves-erika-shields-as-police-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again, in a probe over an online post officials call a Trump threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again on Tuesday, this time in an investigation over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials said constituted a threat against President Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the matter. The criminal case is the second in a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ex-fbi-director-comey-indicted-again-in-a-probe-over-an-online-post-officials-call-a-trump-threat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ex-fbi-director-comey-indicted-again-in-a-probe-over-an-online-post-officials-call-a-trump-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas prices hit 4-year high]]></title><description><![CDATA[The average cost of gas in the U.S. on Tuesday reached its highest level in four years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/gas-prices-hit-4-year-high/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/gas-prices-hit-4-year-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$21M settlement pending in Erie County for "Buffalo Five" member]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A $21 million settlement is pending in Erie County for the wrongful conviction case of a "Buffalo Five" member, WIVB News 4 confirmed Tuesday. John Walker spent 21 years behind bars for a murder he was wrongfully convicted of in 1976 on the East Side of Buffalo. He was charged when [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/21m-settlement-pending-in-erie-county-for-buffalo-five-member/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/21m-settlement-pending-in-erie-county-for-buffalo-five-member/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kloc's Grove short-term rental proposal not approved by town board]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A major project at Kloc's Grove in West Seneca has been discussed for months now, and on Monday night the town board voted not to approve the proposal -- even while debating some modifications. A property known for hosting weddings and other events, Kloc's Grove was looking to add 40 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/klocs-grove-short-term-rental-proposal-not-approved-by-town-board/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/klocs-grove-short-term-rental-proposal-not-approved-by-town-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local fire captain honored in Amherst]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Monday was a day full of recognition for one local fire captain. The Amherst Town Board honored Getzville Fire Captain Chris Kaplewicz for his heroic actions during a house fire on March 13. The town said he rescued two people from a house fire on Radcliffe Drive. "It was right by [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-fire-captain-honored-in-amherst/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-fire-captain-honored-in-amherst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Police warns about telephone scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Police Department is warning people about a telephone hoax in which people are claiming to be Buffalo Police officers and demanding money. "The Buffalo Police Department is aware of a telephone hoax where callers are spoofing Department phone numbers, claiming to be Buffalo Police officers, and demanding money in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-police-warns-about-telephone-scam/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-police-warns-about-telephone-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Police warns about telephone hoax]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Police Department is warning people about a telephone hoax in which people are claiming to be Buffalo Police officers and demanding money. "The Buffalo Police Department is aware of a telephone hoax where callers are spoofing Department phone numbers, claiming to be Buffalo Police officers, and demanding money in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-police-warns-about-telephone-hoax/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-police-warns-about-telephone-hoax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tractor-trailer overturns on Skyway ramp to I-190]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- It was a dramatic scene on the morning commute in downtown Buffalo on Monday as a tractor-trailer overturned on the Skyway ramp connecting to the I-190 North. Despite the damage, New York State Trooper James O'Callaghan said there was a miracle in this situation with no major injuries. "The amount of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tractor-trailer-overturns-on-skyway-ramp-to-i-190/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tractor-trailer-overturns-on-skyway-ramp-to-i-190/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Buffalo showcases new affordable homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Leaders with the city of Buffalo and Erie County on Monday unveiled the first of many affordable homes that will be up for sale. On Monday, officials showed off two homes on Miami Street. The homes were built using money from the American Rescue Plan, and leaders say the goal is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/city-of-buffalo-showcases-new-affordable-homes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/city-of-buffalo-showcases-new-affordable-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot patching potholes begins in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For the first time in years, the city of Buffalo is hot patching potholes in an effort to better address the city's pothole problem. Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan held a press conference alongside Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz on Monday morning as crews actively began hot-patching operations on Bailey Avenue. Ryan [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hot-patching-potholes-begins-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hot-patching-potholes-begins-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contract awarded to modernize Black Rock Lock]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The current lock at the Black Rock Lock has been in use since the early 1900s. Now a $6.9 million contract will start phase one of modernizing the system. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) spoke with media on Monday about its plans to replace the 113-year-old steel guard gates [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/contract-awarded-to-modernize-black-rock-lock/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/contract-awarded-to-modernize-black-rock-lock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist dead after crash in Porter]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Porter on Monday afternoon, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office said. The motorcyclist hit a pickup truck around 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Youngstown-Wilson Road and Dickersonville Road, officials said. Officials said that an early investigation indicated that the motorcyclist was attempting to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/motorcyclist-dead-after-crash-in-porter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/motorcyclist-dead-after-crash-in-porter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7th extender: New York budget delays continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York lawmakers passed a seventh emergency budget extender, authorizing $2.5 billion in spending through April 30, while policy disagreements continue to be debated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/7th-extender-new-york-budget-delays-continue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/7th-extender-new-york-budget-delays-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonawanda man pleads guilty to killing 59-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Tonawanda man is facing up to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty on Monday to first-degree manslaughter after killing a 59-year-old man in 2024, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. Joseph Saraceno stabbed Scott Bellanca and shot him with a shotgun, officials said, around 11:30 a.m. on Sept. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-man-pleads-guilty-to-killing-59-year-old/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-man-pleads-guilty-to-killing-59-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preparation for World Cup watch parties begins statewide]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, NY (WIVB) -- Eyes around the world this summer will be on the World Cup, including in Western New York. "We are a sports town, and we are down to Earth and we're great fans of every sport," Silo City founder Rick Smith said. Silo City in Buffalo is one of the public viewing [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/preparation-for-world-cup-watch-parties-begins-statewide/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/preparation-for-world-cup-watch-parties-begins-statewide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYSDEC: Source of mysterious odors still unknown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source of mysterious odor of chlorine or bleach has not been identified]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nysdec-source-of-mysterious-odors-still-unknown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nysdec-source-of-mysterious-odors-still-unknown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[English singer Morrissey playing at Shea's in September]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; English singer-songwriter Morrissey is set to play at Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo in September. Morrissey, who is best known for his songs 'Suedehead,' 'Everyday is like Sunday' and 'First of the Gang to Die,' will play at Shea's on Sept. 22 as part of his 16-show American tour. The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/english-singer-morrissey-playing-at-sheas-in-september/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/english-singer-morrissey-playing-at-sheas-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Section VI football championship games moving to UB]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Section VI will be moving its football sectional championship games to UB, the section said Monday. The change coincides with the closure of the Buffalo Bills' Highmark Stadium, the venue that had hosted the sectional title games annually for more than four decades. The question of whether the championship games would [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/section-vi-football-championship-games-moving-to-ub/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/section-vi-football-championship-games-moving-to-ub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 hurt in shooting on Hudson Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; One person suffered non-life threatening injuries in a shooting at a home on Hudson Street over the weekend, the Buffalo Police Department said Monday. Police said a man walked into Buffalo General Hospital around 6:30 a.m. Sunday with gunshot wounds to his back and side. A scene was located inside a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-hurt-in-shooting-on-hudson-street/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-hurt-in-shooting-on-hudson-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tivo Rodriguez celebrates fifth anniversary of Erie County Comics with two new releases]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Now five years into his comic book-creating journey, author Tivo Rodriguez is returning with two new Erie County Comics releases in celebration of the milestone, dropping at Queen City Bookstore on May 2. The new releases mark Rodriguez's 10th and 11th issues since launching the comics in 2022. "I would put [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tivo-rodriguez-celebrates-fifth-anniversary-of-erie-county-comics-with-two-new-releases/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tivo-rodriguez-celebrates-fifth-anniversary-of-erie-county-comics-with-two-new-releases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fallsview Casino Resort to host fourth-annual Food &amp; Drink Fest in June]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Fallsview Casino Resort will be hosting its fourth-annual Food &amp; Drink Fest from June 5-7 this year, with 20 world-class chefs and the Fallsview culinary team coming together to present a weekend of fine dining. Headlining the fest will be four celebrity chefs: Michael Smith, Maneet Chauhan, Craig Wong and Gabe [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fallsview-casino-resort-to-host-fourth-annual-food-amp-drink-fest-in-june/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fallsview-casino-resort-to-host-fourth-annual-food-amp-drink-fest-in-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch the BKL Draft Recap Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Following another eventful NFL draft for the Buffalo Bills, the BKL crew got together to discuss Buffalo's draft. Did the Bills make the right move in trading out of the first round? Which picks could make a big impact? You can watch the full episode of the BKL Draft Recap in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/watch-the-bkl-draft-recap-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/watch-the-bkl-draft-recap-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNY Invention Convention at Buffalo Science Museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Students had the chance to showcase their creativity at the Buffalo Museum of Science on Sunday at the Western New York Invention Convention. Around 350 students showed off their creations to teachers and families. Museum officials said the event is about encouraging students to express themselves creatively. "They have been working [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-invention-convention-at-buffalo-science-museum/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-invention-convention-at-buffalo-science-museum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Science Museum holds WNY Invention Convention]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Students had the chance to showcase their creativity at the Buffalo Museum of Science on Sunday at the Western New York Invention Convention. Around 350 students showed off their creations to teachers and families. Museum officials said the event is about encouraging students to express themselves creatively. "They have been working [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-science-museum-holds-wny-invention-convention/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-science-museum-holds-wny-invention-convention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frontier High School hosts 4th annual 'Falcon 5K']]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Frontier School District held its annual Falcon 5K and one-mile walk on Sunday. The event included basket raffles, activity stations, and other family activities. "We are issuing 14 scholarships this year," Laura Errington, co-president of the Frontier High School Parent-Teacher Association, said. "We are probably over 150 participants, and that [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/frontier-high-school-hosts-4th-annual-falcon-5k/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/frontier-high-school-hosts-4th-annual-falcon-5k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4th annual 'Falcon 5K' at Frontier High School]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Frontier School District held its annual Falcon 5K and one-mile walk on Sunday. The event included basket raffles, activity stations, and other family activities. "We are issuing 15 scholarships this year," Laura Errington, co-president of the Frontier High School Parent-Teacher Association, said. "We are probably over 150 participants, and that [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/4th-annual-falcon-5k-at-frontier-high-school/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/4th-annual-falcon-5k-at-frontier-high-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Culinary competition in Niagara Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Aspiring chefs got the chance to refine their culinary skills on Sunday at the Monte Dolce Spring Classic in Niagara Falls. The competition gives students the opportunity to learn from professional chefs from all over the country. The two-day event was open to the public. "This is about the 10th year [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/culinary-competition-in-niagara-falls/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/culinary-competition-in-niagara-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aspiring chefs take on culinary competition in Niagara Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Aspiring chefs got the chance to refine their culinary skills on Sunday at the Monte Dolce Spring Classic in Niagara Falls. The competition gives students the opportunity to learn from professional chefs from all over the country. The two-day event was open to the public. "This is about the 10th year [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/aspiring-chefs-take-on-culinary-competition-in-niagara-falls/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/aspiring-chefs-take-on-culinary-competition-in-niagara-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres boat race Bruins in Boston to set up closeout game in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Sabres are gaining confidence and victories in their return to the Stanley Cup playoffs. And after sweeping both games in Boston with dominant win Sunday, the team can claim its first postseason series win Tuesday night on home ice. Peyton Krebs, Alex Tuch, Josh Doan and defenseman Bowen Byram each [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-boat-race-bruins-in-boston-to-set-up-closeout-game-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-boat-race-bruins-in-boston-to-set-up-closeout-game-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bandits 4-peat quest ends with loss in playoff opener at Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; There will be a new champion in the National Lacrosse League, and no playoff games in Banditland this year. The three-peat title winning Buffalo Bandits ended their season with a 17-10 defeat in an NLL Cup quarterfinal playoff game on the road against the Georgia Swarm on Saturday night. Former St. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bandits-4-peat-quest-ends-with-loss-in-playoff-opener-at-georgia/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bandits-4-peat-quest-ends-with-loss-in-playoff-opener-at-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Mr. Irrelevant' becomes relevant in Buffalo, with Broncos drafting Red Murdock from UB]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Khalil Elijah Murdock has been called "Red" all his life, a familial nickname for his matching hair and freckled appearance on an autumn birthday. The record-breaking All-American linebacker from University at Buffalo has now claimed a new moniker &mdash;"Mr. Irrelevant" &mdash; after being chosen with the very last pick in the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mr-irrelevant-becomes-relevant-in-buffalo-with-broncos-drafting-red-murdock-from-ub/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mr-irrelevant-becomes-relevant-in-buffalo-with-broncos-drafting-red-murdock-from-ub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Mr. Irrelevant' becomes relevant in Buffalo, with Broncos drafted Red Murdock from UB]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Khalil Elijah Murdock has been called "Red" all his life, a familial nickname for his matching hair and freckled appearance on an autumn birthday. The record-breaking All-American linebacker from University at Buffalo has now claimed a new moniker &mdash;"Mr. Irrelevant" &mdash; after being chosen with the very last pick in the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mr-irrelevant-becomes-relevant-in-buffalo-with-broncos-drafted-red-murdock-from-ub/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mr-irrelevant-becomes-relevant-in-buffalo-with-broncos-drafted-red-murdock-from-ub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Latest: Pakistan says US-Iran mediation moving ahead after Trump holds back envoys]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan's leaders sought Sunday to revive peace talks between the United States and Iran after President Donald Trump canceled plans for his top envoys to travel to Islamabad this weekend for negotiations. Pakistan-led mediators are working to bridge significant gaps between the U.S. and Iran, according to a regional official involved in the mediation efforts [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-latest-pakistan-says-us-iran-mediation-moving-ahead-after-trump-holds-back-envoys/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-latest-pakistan-says-us-iran-mediation-moving-ahead-after-trump-holds-back-envoys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNY native wins first ARCA Menards Series race]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; It was a dream come true this weekend for a Western New York native at one of racing's most storied venues. Town of Tonawanda native and Kenmore West High School alum Andy Jankowiak earned his first career ARCA Menards Series victory on Saturday afternoon at Talladega Superspeedway. According to Aracaracing.com, Jankowiak, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-native-wins-first-arca-menards-series-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-native-wins-first-arca-menards-series-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shots fired as gunman charges toward ballroom at White House correspondents' dinner. Trump unharmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner attended by President Donald Trump on Saturday night, charging toward the ballroom in a chaotic encounter with Secret Service agents as guests dived under tables at the sound of shots being fired. The president was [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/shots-fired-as-gunman-charges-toward-ballroom-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner-trump-unharmed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/shots-fired-as-gunman-charges-toward-ballroom-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner-trump-unharmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community gathers to raise funds for pancreatic cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Western New Yorkers came together Saturday to raise money for the annual PanCAN Purple Stride to end pancreatic cancer. Survivors, families, caregivers and friends all walked to celebrate those who won their battle with cancer and honor the lives lost. Community members raised awareness and critical funding to make a difference. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/community-gathers-to-raise-funds-for-pancreatic-cancer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/community-gathers-to-raise-funds-for-pancreatic-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State, local leaders react to shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Reactions are pouring out from state and local leaders across New York on social media after a shooting incident led to the evacuation of President Donald Trump and other officials from the White House correspondents&rsquo; dinner Saturday night. The president -- unharmed -- praised the bravery and response from Secret Service [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/state-local-leaders-react-to-shooting-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/state-local-leaders-react-to-shooting-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump unharmed after shooting incident at White House correspondents' dinner]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside a high-profile journalists' dinner attended by President Donald Trump and multiple senior U.S. leaders on Saturday night, rushing toward the ballroom before Secret Service agents swarmed him and took him into custody. The president was uninjured and was hustled away. Guests [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-unharmed-after-shooting-incident-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-unharmed-after-shooting-incident-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect was armed with multiple weapons at White House correspondents' dinner]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; The suspect in a shooting incident at a high-profile correspondents' dinner attended by President Donald Trump and other senior U.S. officials was carrying guns and knives and was believed to be acting alone, the mayor of Washington said Saturday night. "We have no reason to believe at this time that anyone else [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/suspect-was-armed-with-multiple-weapons-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/suspect-was-armed-with-multiple-weapons-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shea's celebrates centennial year with fundraising event]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With Shea's Performing Arts Center hitting its centennial year, the theater is finding ways to celebrate with the community. The theater hosted its hands-on candle-making workshop Saturday, called "Lights Up." As a part of the fundraising event, attendees were able to handcraft custom candles while enjoying an inside look at one [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sheas-celebrates-centennial-year-with-fundraising-event/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sheas-celebrates-centennial-year-with-fundraising-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympian Anita Alvarez returns to Buffalo for swimming championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A hometown Olympic athlete returned to Western New York for a special performance during the USA Artistic Swimming Championships Saturday, putting on a show for both swimmers and spectators in attendance. Silver medalist Anita Alvarez performed a solo and a duet alongside her swimming partner, Olympian Jamie Czarkowski. Alvarez, a Buffalo [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/olympian-anita-alvarez-returns-to-buffalo-for-swimming-championships/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/olympian-anita-alvarez-returns-to-buffalo-for-swimming-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says suspect was armed with multiple weapons at White House correspondents' dinner]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump is addressing reporters at the White House after he and other top leaders of the United States were evacuated from an annual dinner of White House correspondents on Saturday night after a shooting incident outside the ballroom. The shooting suspect was identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-says-suspect-was-armed-with-multiple-weapons-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-says-suspect-was-armed-with-multiple-weapons-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump unharmed after security incident at White House correspondents' dinner]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump was uninjured and other top leaders of the United States were evacuated from an annual dinner of White House correspondents on Saturday night after an unspecified threat. There did not immediately appear to be any injuries, and one law-enforcement official said a shooter had opened fire. Authorities said the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-unharmed-after-security-incident-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-unharmed-after-security-incident-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump unharmed after security incident at White House correspondents dinner; no injuries reported]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump was uninjured and other top leaders of the United States were evacuated from an annual dinner of White House correspondents on Saturday night after an unspecified threat. There did not immediately appear to be any injuries, and one law-enforcement official said a shooter had opened fire. Authorities said the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-unharmed-after-security-incident-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner-no-injuries-reported/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-unharmed-after-security-incident-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner-no-injuries-reported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump uninjured after security incident at White House correspondents dinner; no injuries reported]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump was reported uninjured and other top leaders of the United States were evacuated from an annual dinner of White House correspondents on Saturday night after an unspecified threat. There did not immediately appear to be any injuries, and one law-enforcement official said a shooter opened fire. The Secret Service [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-uninjured-after-security-incident-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner-no-injuries-reported/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-uninjured-after-security-incident-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner-no-injuries-reported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews contain Seneca Street fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Crews responded to a structure fire around 6:20 p.m. Friday at a building on Seneca Street, according to the Buffalo Fire Department. The cause of the fire remains under investigation at this time. Division Chief Tom Meldrum said the building was vacant and there were no injuries. "We had a fire [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-contain-seneca-street-fire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-contain-seneca-street-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump evacuated after security incident at White House correspondents dinner; no sign of injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump and other top leaders of the United States were evacuated from an annual dinner of White House correspondents on Saturday night after an unspecified threat. There did not immediately appear to be any injuries. The Secret Service and other authorities swarmed the banquet hall as guests ducked under tables by the hundreds. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-evacuated-after-security-incident-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner-no-sign-of-injuries/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-evacuated-after-security-incident-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner-no-sign-of-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills make history, announce draft pick in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario (WIVB) -- For the first time in franchise history, the Buffalo Bills announced one of their draft picks in Canada Saturday, bringing the excitement of the NFL Draft to Buffalo's neighbors north of the border. &ldquo;With the 102nd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills select Jude Bowry, tackle, Boston [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-make-history-announce-draft-pick-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-make-history-announce-draft-pick-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch Buffalo Bandits vs. Georgia Swarm | NLL Cup playoffs on the CW 23]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Bandits begin their postseason quest for an unprecedented fourth consecutive National Lacrosse League championship Saturday night on the road against the Georgia Swarm in the NLL Cup quarterfinals. Here's how to watch, stream, and listen. TelevisionThe 7:30 p.m. face-off will be broadcast in Western New York on The CW23 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-to-watch-buffalo-bandits-vs-georgia-swarm-nll-cup-playoffs-on-the-cw-23/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-to-watch-buffalo-bandits-vs-georgia-swarm-nll-cup-playoffs-on-the-cw-23/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arcade residents raise concerns over road conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Arcade residents are raising serious concerns over the conditions of their roads. Assemblymember David DiPietro met with state transportation officials Friday to address several complaints from area drivers over the condition of some of the area's state highways being hazardous, including routes 39 and 98. Some complaints say the road conditions [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/arcade-residents-raise-concerns-over-road-conditions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/arcade-residents-raise-concerns-over-road-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DEC still investigating chemical odor reported across WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is investigating a chemical odor that's been reported in multiple communities across Erie County that many residents describe as a chlorine- or bleach-like smell. "It smells like chlorine, but it seemed a much stronger smell than the chlorine, like a chemical type, way [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dec-still-investigating-chemical-odor-reported-across-wny/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dec-still-investigating-chemical-odor-reported-across-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amherst celebrates Arbor Day as Tree City USA]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Friday is Arbor Day, and the Town of Amherst celebrated 30 years as Tree City USA. The recognition comes from the United States Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. Town leaders gathered in Bassett Park to reveal a sign that symbolizes Amherst's commitment to urban forestry. "We've continually [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/amherst-celebrates-arbor-day-as-tree-city-usa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/amherst-celebrates-arbor-day-as-tree-city-usa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestra hosts spring concerts]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestra will take the stage for several upcoming performances over the coming weeks. The orchestra will feature two performances this weekend and a spring concert May 3. Since the band's winter concert was canceled due to weather conditions, next month's performance will be split up into two [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/greater-buffalo-youth-orchestra-hosts-spring-concerts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/greater-buffalo-youth-orchestra-hosts-spring-concerts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cherry Blossom Festival returns to Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Spring is finally in bloom in Buffalo, and the city is set to celebrate its pink cherry blossoms this weekend. The city's annual Cherry Blossom Festival is returning to Delaware Park, next to the Buffalo History Museum. The event celebrates the blooming cherry trees and Japanese culture in Western New York. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cherry-blossom-festival-returns-to-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cherry-blossom-festival-returns-to-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel removed from USS Croaker and USS The Sullivans in preservation effort]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- 125,000 gallons combined of diesel fuel and oily water have been removed from the USS Croaker. As for USS The Sullivans, about 100,000 gallons were removed there. But work is still on the horizon to preserve these historic vessels. "We're very excited today," said Brian Luallen, president and CEO, Buffalo and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fuel-removed-from-uss-croaker-and-uss-the-sullivans-in-preservation-effort/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fuel-removed-from-uss-croaker-and-uss-the-sullivans-in-preservation-effort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Comptroller must issue bonds for city projects, court rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo's comptroller will now be required to issue bonds that were initially called for in former Mayor Chris Scanlon's city budget last year, an appellate court ruled on Friday. The appellate division of the New York State Supreme Court upheld a state judge's previous ruling in the city's funding battle. "Today's [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-comptroller-must-issue-bonds-for-city-projects-court-rules/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-comptroller-must-issue-bonds-for-city-projects-court-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maid of the Mist opens for the season]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Maid of the Mist set sail on its 141st season Friday morning. The local attraction brings thousands of people from across the country and world by boat to marvel at the natural wonders of the American Niagara Falls and the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. The first ride of the season hit the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/maid-of-the-mist-opens-for-the-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/maid-of-the-mist-opens-for-the-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Valley Elementary turns into "Sabres Valley" school]]></title><description><![CDATA[HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With the Buffalo Sabres playing against the Boston Bruins for the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, Boston Valley Elementary is making a slight name change to clarify who exactly they're rooting for. "I really think it was a good idea for them to change it because I don't want [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/boston-valley-elementary-turns-into-sabres-valley-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/boston-valley-elementary-turns-into-sabres-valley-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third Space Cafe closing after less than a year in business]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Third Space Cafe, a Main Street destination for coffee, pastries and local entertainment such as music and stand-up comedy, is closing after less than a year in business. The venue opened in September. Owners wrote on social media of the "difficult decision" to permanently close the venue. "As you all know, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/third-space-cafe-closing-after-less-than-a-year-in-business/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/third-space-cafe-closing-after-less-than-a-year-in-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancaster printing company ordered to stop turning Plum Bottom Creek water red]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A printing company based in Lancaster has been ordered to stop improperly disposing red dye material that was turning water in Plum Bottom Creek red. The Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper said in a social media post Thursday that RMF Technologies, a commercial printing company based on Pearl Street in Lancaster, had been [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lancaster-printing-company-ordered-to-stop-turning-plum-bottom-creek-water-red/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lancaster-printing-company-ordered-to-stop-turning-plum-bottom-creek-water-red/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[77-year-old accused of murdering wife]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A 77-year-old man has been formally accused of murdering his wife last December, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Friday. Anderson Tate, Sr., of Buffalo, was indicted Thursday for the alleged murder of his wife, 70-year-old Patricia Tate, in the late night hours of Dec. 30, 2025 at a home [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/77-year-old-accused-of-murdering-wife/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/77-year-old-accused-of-murdering-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commodores' William King talks new music, Niagara Falls show, Motown]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Commodores have plans to release new music this summer, and have a Christmas record on the way as well. They will be performing at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario on May 16, with founding guitarist William King, as well as Commodores legacies Cody and Colin Orange and vocalist Brent [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/commodores-william-king-talks-new-music-niagara-falls-show-motown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/commodores-william-king-talks-new-music-niagara-falls-show-motown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect in 1993 Tonawanda killing found guilty after previous mistrial]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Brian Scott Lorenzo, the man suspected in the killing of a young mother in Tonawanda in 1993, has been found guilty once again in his third trial in connection to the slaying, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Friday. A jury found that Lorenzo killed 33-year-old Deborah Meindl at her [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/suspect-in-1993-tonawanda-killing-found-guilty-after-previous-mistrial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/suspect-in-1993-tonawanda-killing-found-guilty-after-previous-mistrial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$5 million reward in unsolved Southern Tier homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - The federal government is offering a $5 million reward for information regarding an unsolved homicide in Johnson City seven years ago. On March 30, 2019, Shakeel Khan was shot and killed by a masked gunman outside his restaurant, Halal Bites on Riverside Drive, while closing up for the night. Friends [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/5-million-reward-in-unsolved-southern-tier-homicide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/5-million-reward-in-unsolved-southern-tier-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tariff refunds in sight as importers start signing up ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Importers are inching closer to receiving tariff refunds this week as companies begin to work through the government&rsquo;s&nbsp;newly launched system.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tariff-refunds-in-sight-as-importers-start-signing-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tariff-refunds-in-sight-as-importers-start-signing-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Options for the Bills heading into Rounds 2 and 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Bills enter Day 2 of the NFL draft with a second-round pick (35th overall) and a third-round pick (66th overall). There are plenty of talented prospects still on the board and players who would fill some of the holes in the Bills' lineup. Here are a pair of linebackers [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/options-for-the-bills-heading-into-rounds-2-and-3/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/options-for-the-bills-heading-into-rounds-2-and-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[QB Fernando Mendoza, edge rusher David Bailey, running back Jeremiyah Love go 1-2-3 in the NFL draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[PITTSBURGH (AP) &mdash; Fernando Mendoza&rsquo;s journey from overlooked two-star recruit to the top of the NFL draft is complete after the Las Vegas Raiders took him with the first pick on Thursday night. 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Rookie forward Noah Ostlund had an empty-net goal and assist in his [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-take-series-lead-with-win-in-boston/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-take-series-lead-with-win-in-boston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boxing with Parkinson's program at Amherst Senior Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For years, one approach to helping people living with Parkinson's has been in fitness through boxing. Now the Amherst Senior Center has a program for Parkinson's patients. Town officials cut the ribbon on Thursday on the Boxing with Parkinson's program at the center on Audubon Parkway. They said full-body movement helps [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/boxing-with-parkinsons-program-at-amherst-senior-center/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/boxing-with-parkinsons-program-at-amherst-senior-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poloncarz stresses financial stability in State of the County address]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz touted the county's financial stability and its investments in local infrastructure at his 2026 State of the County address on Thursday. In a 45-minute speech at Shea's Performing Arts Center, Poloncarz said "the state of Erie County is strong" -- and made a comparison to Shea's [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/poloncarz-stresses-financial-stability-in-state-of-the-county-address/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/poloncarz-stresses-financial-stability-in-state-of-the-county-address/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracker: Bills make value picks on third day of draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Following several trades by the Bills on the first night of the NFL draft, here are the team's selections in rounds 2-7.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tracker-bills-make-value-picks-on-third-day-of-draft/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tracker-bills-make-value-picks-on-third-day-of-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live updates: Bills trade out of first round]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Bills currently hold the 26th pick in the first round of Thursday night's NFL draft, the first of seven selections Buffalo is scheduled to make throughout the weekend. You can see a full list of the team's picks below. Pre-draft reading:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-bills-trade-out-of-first-round/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-bills-trade-out-of-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live updates: Bills to pick 26th in NFL draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The NFL draft is set to begin on Thursday night. The Bills currently hold the 26th pick in the first round, the first of seven picks Buffalo is scheduled to make throughout the weekend. You can see a full list of the team's picks below. Pre-draft reading:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-bills-to-pick-26th-in-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-bills-to-pick-26th-in-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live updates: Bills make value picks on third day of draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Following several trades by the Bills on the first night of the NFL draft, you can see a full list of the team's picks below.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-bills-make-value-picks-on-third-day-of-draft/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-bills-make-value-picks-on-third-day-of-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live updates: Bills make 3 picks in Round 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Following several trades by the Bills on the first night of the NFL draft, you can see a full list of the team's picks below.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-bills-make-3-picks-in-round-4/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-bills-make-3-picks-in-round-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live updates: Bills hold 3rd pick in 2nd round]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Following several trades by the Bills on the first night of the NFL draft, you can see a full list of the team's picks below. Pre-draft reading:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-bills-hold-3rd-pick-in-2nd-round/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-bills-hold-3rd-pick-in-2nd-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live updates: Bills hold 26th in NFL draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Bills currently hold the 26th pick in the first round of Thursday night's NFL draft, the first of seven selections Buffalo is scheduled to make throughout the weekend. You can see a full list of the team's picks below. Pre-draft reading:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-bills-hold-26th-in-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-bills-hold-26th-in-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live updates: Bills draft OT Jude Bowry to begin Day 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Following several trades by the Bills on the first night of the NFL draft, you can see a full list of the team's picks below.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-bills-draft-ot-jude-bowry-to-begin-day-3/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-bills-draft-ot-jude-bowry-to-begin-day-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live updates: Bills bolster defense in Round 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Following several trades by the Bills on the first night of the NFL draft, you can see a full list of the team's picks below. Pre-draft reading:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-bills-bolster-defense-in-round-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-bills-bolster-defense-in-round-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live tracker: Bills draft edge rusher T.J. Parker, CB Davison Igbinosun in second round]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Following several trades by the Bills on the first night of the NFL draft, you can see a full list of the team's picks below.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-tracker-bills-draft-edge-rusher-tj-parker-cb-davison-igbinosun-in-second-round/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-tracker-bills-draft-edge-rusher-tj-parker-cb-davison-igbinosun-in-second-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonawanda Elementary students hold Sabres spirit parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[CITY OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Sabres fan spirit is spreading throughout Western New York to many local schools, including Tonawanda Elementary. "We're always looking to be positive every day, and every day is a new day, so starting off with a parade, smiling, getting out in the beautiful sun, and supporting the Sabres [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-elementary-students-hold-sabres-spirit-parade/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-elementary-students-hold-sabres-spirit-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Tonawanda man sentenced for 2021 killing]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A North Tonawanda man was sentenced to 16 years in prison for a killing in Buffalo in 2021, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Thursday. Moteiff Wafer-Collins, 21, shot and killed 19-year-old Donovan Miller on the 100 block of Laird Avenue on Oct. 5, 2021. Wafer-Collins was 16 at the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/north-tonawanda-man-sentenced-for-2021-killing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/north-tonawanda-man-sentenced-for-2021-killing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County lawmakers raise concerns over use of luxury Bills suite]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erie County lawmakers are discussing how the county's luxury suite at the new Highmark Stadium will be used, focusing on being transparent with the community. A proposed policy was on the agenda at the county's finance and management committee meeting Thursday afternoon. The new policy suggests suite tickets be distributed through [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-lawmakers-raise-concerns-over-use-of-luxury-bills-suite/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-lawmakers-raise-concerns-over-use-of-luxury-bills-suite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheektowaga man indicted for Walden Avenue shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Cheektowaga man was indicted Thursday on several charges, including second-degree murder, in connection to a fatal shooting on Walden Avenue earlier this month, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Thursday. Police responded to a shooting at the 200 block of Walden Avenue shortly after 9:30 p.m. on April 6, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-man-indicted-for-walden-avenue-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-man-indicted-for-walden-avenue-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres C Josh Norris out for Game 3 in Boston, Alex Lyon likely to start in goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Sabres will be without forward Josh Norris on Thursday night in Boston, and appear to be switching goaltenders for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. Norris has been listed as day to day with an undisclosed injury, coach Lindy Ruff said following the morning skate Thursday. He will be [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-c-josh-norris-out-for-game-3-in-boston-alex-lyon-likely-to-start-in-goal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-c-josh-norris-out-for-game-3-in-boston-alex-lyon-likely-to-start-in-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to go for Sabres Game 3 watch parties]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB0 &mdash; The Buffalo Sabres are on the road for Game 3 of their first-round series in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Several restaurants and bars in Western New York are hosting watch parties Thursday night, many offering drink or food specials. The team plays the Boston Bruins at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/where-to-go-for-sabres-game-3-watch-parties/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/where-to-go-for-sabres-game-3-watch-parties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Genesee County sheriff asks for public's help investigating 1997 cold case]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An investigation into the death of a woman found in Little Tonawanda Creek has been active since 1997, and the Genesee County Sheriff's Office said authorities are continuing to track down answers. Officials said Ann Lee Rippel was found dead along the creek in April 1997, near the intersection of Brookville [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/genesee-county-sheriff-asks-for-publics-help-investigating-1997-cold-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/genesee-county-sheriff-asks-for-publics-help-investigating-1997-cold-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog shot and killed in incident involving off-duty Buffalo officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A dog was shot and killed in an incident involving an off-duty Buffalo police officer Wednesday night, officials said Thursday. Police said a dog was shot and killed around 5:30 p.m. on Abbott Road outside of the Buffalo Irish Center. Officials said three dogs were involved in the incident. The owners, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dog-shot-and-killed-in-incident-involving-off-duty-buffalo-officer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dog-shot-and-killed-in-incident-involving-off-duty-buffalo-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day of remembrance planned to observe Tops mass shooting victims, survivors]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Community leaders announced Wednesday that a day of service and remembrance will be held on May 14 to observe four years since the tragic mass shooting that took place at a Tops supermarket on Buffalo's east side in 2022. The day will begin with volunteer opportunities and acts of service from [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/day-of-remembrance-planned-to-observe-tops-mass-shooting-victims-survivors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/day-of-remembrance-planned-to-observe-tops-mass-shooting-victims-survivors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills mock draft: Buffalo takes linebacker in first round]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Bills hold the 26th pick in the NFL draft, which begins on Thursday night. Buffalo is currently slated to have seven picks throughout the draft. You can see a full mock draft for the first round below and who the Bills could end up taking. 26. Bills: LB Jacob Rodriguez [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-mock-draft-buffalo-takes-linebacker-in-first-round/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-mock-draft-buffalo-takes-linebacker-in-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18-year-old hurt in Jamestown shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An 18-year-old male was transported to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries after officers responded to two shooting reports Wednesday night, Jamestown Police said Thursday. Around 9:30 p.m., officers responded to a shooting call near East 8th Street and Fulton Street. Police said a suspect was located on the scene and transported [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/18-year-old-hurt-in-jamestown-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/18-year-old-hurt-in-jamestown-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 killed in rollover crash on Ridge Road in Lockport]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Two people, an 83-year-old man and a 73-year-old woman, were killed in a rollover crash on Ridge Road in Lockport on Wednesday night, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office said. Police responded to the 5300 block of Ridge Road, near Stone Road and Town Line Road, just after 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. According [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-killed-in-rollover-crash-on-ridge-road-in-lockport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-killed-in-rollover-crash-on-ridge-road-in-lockport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Legend serenades Shea's with songs and stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- When John Legend spoke with WIVB in February, he noted that his storytelling is the third facet of his artistry, in addition to his singing and piano playing. The setlist he built for his show at Shea's Buffalo Theatre on Wednesday night proved just that, as he constructed the story of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/john-legend-serenades-sheas-with-songs-and-stories/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/john-legend-serenades-sheas-with-songs-and-stories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silver Alert issued for missing Cheektowaga woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A silver alert has been issued for an 80-year-old woman from Cheektowaga who has been reported to be missing, the Erie County Sheriff's Office said. Reva Osborne was last seen on Aurora Drive in Cheektowaga, officials said. She is reported to be suffering from Alzheimer's disease or a related cognitive disorder. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/silver-alert-issued-for-missing-cheektowaga-woman/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/silver-alert-issued-for-missing-cheektowaga-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community looking for answers in death of Jaylen Griffin]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo community gathered together on Wednesday along the steps of Buffalo Police headquarters to demand answers regarding the death of Jaylen Griffin on what would have been his 18th birthday. 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"People really want to have [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/market-arcade-theater-reopens-under-new-ownership/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/market-arcade-theater-reopens-under-new-ownership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch the BKL 'Draft Preview Special']]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Who will the Bills select in this year's NFL draft? The BKL crew got together on Wednesday for a special NFL draft preview edition of the show, talking all things Bills. 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The topic on the table of Wednesday's committee hearing was what role Macy played the night Erie County's former top narcotics chief [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/common-council-questions-acting-bpd-commissioner-over-role-night-of-dj-granville-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/common-council-questions-acting-bpd-commissioner-over-role-night-of-dj-granville-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amherst Police investigating fatal stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Amherst Police are investigating a fatal stabbing that took place shortly before noon on Wednesday. Officials said police responded to a report of a stabbing on Draden Lane around 11:40 a.m., where officers found a man who had been stabbed in the upper body. The victim was taken to DeGraff Memorial [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/amherst-police-investigating-fatal-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/amherst-police-investigating-fatal-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheektowaga man pleads guilty to stealing from paramedics union]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Cheektowaga man is facing up to five years in prison and a potential $250,000 fine after pleading guilty to stealing over $85,000 from a local union where he had been serving as president, the United States Attorney's Office said. Officials said that David Martinez, 58, embezzled around $87,542 from the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-man-pleads-guilty-to-stealing-from-paramedics-union/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-man-pleads-guilty-to-stealing-from-paramedics-union/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAA offers advice for Sabres fans traveling to Boston]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As the Buffalo Sabres head to Boston for Games 3 and 4 of the opening round of the playoffs, some fans could be following the team on the road. "Buffalo fans at any sport are dedicated," said Jerry Canada, a Sabres fan who was at the airport on Wednesday, traveling back [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/aaa-offers-advice-for-sabres-fans-traveling-to-boston/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/aaa-offers-advice-for-sabres-fans-traveling-to-boston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man arraigned after officer-involved shooting, armed robbery attempt]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was arraigned at ECMC on serious charges including attempted murder in connection with an officer-involved shooting that occurred at a 7-Eleven in Buffalo last week, Erie County District Attorney Mike Keane said Wednesday. Two Buffalo Police officers arrived at the 7-Eleven at Prospect Avenue and Connecticut Street as [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-arraigned-after-officer-involved-shooting-armed-robbery-attempt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-arraigned-after-officer-involved-shooting-armed-robbery-attempt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York lawmakers approve sixth emergency budget extender]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York lawmakers passed a sixth emergency budget extender to keep the government open through April 27, providing funds for state employee paychecks as policy disagreements stall progress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-lawmakers-approve-sixth-emergency-budget-extender/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-lawmakers-approve-sixth-emergency-budget-extender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 teens arrested after pointing weapon at detective]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Three Buffalo teenagers were arrested in Tonawanda in connection with a stolen vehicle after allegedly pointing a gun at a Tonawanda Police Department detective, Buffalo Police said Wednesday. Shortly after 9 p.m. Tuesday, Buffalo Police officers were flagged down by a Tonawanda detective and car theft victim. Officers said when Tonawanda [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/3-teens-arrested-after-pointing-weapon-at-detective/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/3-teens-arrested-after-pointing-weapon-at-detective/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Bishop of Buffalo dies at 88]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Former Bishop of Buffalo Henry Mansell died Monday at 88, the Buffalo Diocese said. Mansell, a New York City native, was appointed Bishop of Buffalo by Pope John Paul II in 1995 and served in the role until 2003, when he was appointed Archbishop of Hartford in Connecticut. Mansell is most [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-bishop-of-buffalo-dies-at-88/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-bishop-of-buffalo-dies-at-88/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the US sees more tornadoes than any other country]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Western New York has seen three confirmed tornadoes so far this year, all landing in Cattaraugus County. While that number is astounding to see in this region, especially in the span of about two weeks, it's just a fraction of how many tornadoes the entire U.S. sees annually. By breaking down [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/why-the-us-sees-more-tornadoes-than-any-other-country/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/why-the-us-sees-more-tornadoes-than-any-other-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Israeli man pleads guilty in illegal immigration case]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An Israeli man pleaded guilty to bringing an alien to the United States after Customs and Border Protection officers found a man hiding underneath luggage at the Rainbow Bridge in January, the U.S. District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. Officials said CBP officers encountered 46-year-old Israel Enden at the Rainbow Bridge in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/israeli-man-pleads-guilty-in-illegal-immigration-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/israeli-man-pleads-guilty-in-illegal-immigration-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New food trucks, live music return to Larkin Square this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A popular summer tradition is returning to Buffalo this June, bringing live music and endless food options back to Larkin Square. Food Truck Tuesday will be back in the square from June 2 through Aug. 25, featuring more than 40 vendors and some new additions to their lineup. Admission and parking [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-food-trucks-live-music-return-to-larkin-square-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-food-trucks-live-music-return-to-larkin-square-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steelbound expanding to Niagara Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Steelbound Brewery and Distilling, which has a number of locations in Western New York, is opening a new location in Niagara Falls. The new location is set to open on May 12. The brewery will take over the former TGI Friday's inside the Sheraton Hotel on Old Falls Street. Steelbound currently [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/steelbound-expanding-to-niagara-falls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/steelbound-expanding-to-niagara-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Psychedelic Furs, Violent Femmes to play Outer Harbor in August]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Punk pioneers The Psychedelic Furs and Violent Femmes on Aug. 14 will be taking the stage at Buffalo's Outer Harbor at Terminal B, with an opener still to be announced. The show will be a one-off, as the groups are not touring together, but will cross paths at Terminal B. The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-psychedelic-furs-violent-femmes-to-play-outer-harbor-in-august/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-psychedelic-furs-violent-femmes-to-play-outer-harbor-in-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC dismisses 159 fraudulent summonses against local driver]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - When Erin Deming walked into the Dunkirk Department of Motor Vehicles in October 2023 to surrender the license plates from her old Chevy Camaro, she believed it was going to be an easy transaction. She had sold the car in a private sale, turned in the plates, cancelled her insurance, and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nyc-dismisses-159-fraudulent-summonses-against-local-driver/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nyc-dismisses-159-fraudulent-summonses-against-local-driver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Bills select WNY artists for new stadium's public art program]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bills on Tuesday announced over 45 artists selected to be displayed in the collection of their upcoming public art program. The program has commissioned the artists to create site-specific artworks at the stadium, described as "thematic, public-facing, and part of the permanent collection at the stadium." "Artists are a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-bills-select-wny-artists-for-new-stadiums-public-art-program/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-bills-select-wny-artists-for-new-stadiums-public-art-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chautauqua County executive presents 'State of the County' address]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Chautauqua County executive says he's looking to steer the county toward strength and prosperity. PJ Wendel delivered his "State of the County" address Tuesday morning in Jamestown, where he talked about growing the county through expanded infrastructure and commerce while suggesting that some municipalities could save money by sharing services. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chautauqua-county-executive-presents-state-of-the-county-address/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chautauqua-county-executive-presents-state-of-the-county-address/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres rally too late in Game 2 letdown, Bruins steal home-ice advantage]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; After experiencing playoff hockey for the first time in 5,472 days, the Sabres were unable to reach the same emotional peak for their second game in 48 hours. Losing 4-2 against the Bruins on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center, the Sabres are now tied after two games of their first-round playoff [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-rally-too-late-in-game-2-letdown-bruins-steal-home-ice-advantage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-rally-too-late-in-game-2-letdown-bruins-steal-home-ice-advantage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Casting Buffalo's 'Actors Expo' to return on Aug. 22]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Casting Buffalo Actors Expo -- a popular event in the Western New York movie industry -- will be making its return on Saturday, Aug. 22. Casting Buffalo announced the date on the newest episode of Buffalo Beyond the Box Office with News 4's Natasha Yurek and Angelica Gallagher. Two of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/casting-buffalos-actors-expo-to-return-on-aug-22/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/casting-buffalos-actors-expo-to-return-on-aug-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bettman: Outdoor game 'definitely' will come to new stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- According to NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, it's only a matter of time until the Winter Classic makes its return to Buffalo. Bettman was in Buffalo for Game 2 of the opening round series between the Sabres and the Boston Bruins and held a press conference before the game. On Tuesday, Bettman [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bettman-outdoor-game-definitely-will-come-to-new-stadium/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bettman-outdoor-game-definitely-will-come-to-new-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appointee for BPD commissioner faces questions from Common Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan's pick for police commissioner was in front of the common council on Tuesday morning, discussing her vision for the Buffalo Police Department -- but not all council members are on board with the mayor's selection. Erika Shields took questions from the common council for nearly an hour [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/appointee-for-bpd-commissioner-faces-questions-from-common-council/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/appointee-for-bpd-commissioner-faces-questions-from-common-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second graders share Sabres playoff spirit through song]]></title><description><![CDATA[YOUNGSTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Sabres fans young and old are showing their support for the blue and gold. Sabres playoff spirit was heard loud and proud in the music room of Lewiston-Porter Primary Education Center on Tuesday as students shared their playoff excitement through song. "Many of them have been to Sabres games, but [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/second-graders-share-sabres-playoff-spirit-through-song/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/second-graders-share-sabres-playoff-spirit-through-song/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump renews his call for Congress to intervene and pass legislation to control college sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his call for Congress to pass legislation that would rein in college sports at a time athletes are allowed to move freely from school to school and command salaries that put athletic departments in financial peril. Trump's remarks came at a White House event honoring some [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-renews-his-call-for-congress-to-intervene-and-pass-legislation-to-control-college-sports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-renews-his-call-for-congress-to-intervene-and-pass-legislation-to-control-college-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man admits to COVID fraud over fake business]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic after submitting a false application for relief funds, the U.S. District Attorney's Office said Tuesday. Officials said 43-year-old Jamar Jackson and co-conspirators applied for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan through the Small Business Administration for a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-admits-to-covid-fraud-over-fake-business/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-admits-to-covid-fraud-over-fake-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man admits to COVID fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic after submitting a false application for relief funds, the U.S. District Attorney's Office said Tuesday. Officials said 43-year-old Jamar Jackson and co-conspirators applied for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan through the Small Business Administration for a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-admits-to-covid-fraud/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-admits-to-covid-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notre Dame High School athletic director facing harassment charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Notre Dame High School athletic director Michael Rapone has been arrested and is now facing harassment charges, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday. The 72-year-old from Batavia was arrested on Monday after police said they received a complaint that Rapone allegedly made inappropriate and unwanted physical contact with another individual [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/notre-dame-high-school-athletic-director-facing-harassment-charges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/notre-dame-high-school-athletic-director-facing-harassment-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niagara Falls man pleads guilty to narcotics conspiracy]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Niagara Falls man is facing up to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to a narcotics conspiracy, the U.S. District Attorney's Office said Tuesday. Officials said 46-year-old Edwin Miguel Batista was arrested after authorities conducted search warrants on a storage unit at Fashion Outlets Boulevard, a vehicle and a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-man-pleads-guilty-to-narcotics-conspiracy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-man-pleads-guilty-to-narcotics-conspiracy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sanborn man pleads guilty to first-degree manslaughter]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Sanborn man is facing between 18 and 22 years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree manslaughter, the Niagara County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday. Officials said 24-year-old Gabriel Moyer admitted to shooting and killing 26-year-old Keith Agee in Niagara Falls in June 2022. Moyer is scheduled to return to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sanborn-man-pleads-guilty-to-first-degree-manslaughter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sanborn-man-pleads-guilty-to-first-degree-manslaughter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonawanda supervisor formally announces he will be stepping down]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Town of Tonawanda supervisor Joe Emminger formally announced on Monday that he will be stepping down from his position. Emminger said earlier this month that he will be stepping down from the position in May. His last day on the job will be May 13. After 20 years of public service, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-supervisor-formally-announces-he-will-be-stepping-down/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-supervisor-formally-announces-he-will-be-stepping-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County students and families celebrate ahead of Earth Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Ahead of Earth Day on Wednesday, the WNY community came together to celebrate and help the next generation learn how to protect the environment. Erie County's Earth Day celebration took place on Monday at the Northland Workforce Training Center, bringing together students, families and local organizations. The free event featured hands-on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-students-and-families-celebrate-ahead-of-earth-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-students-and-families-celebrate-ahead-of-earth-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County celebrations for Earth Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Ahead of Earth Day on Wednesday, the community came together to celebrate and help the next generation learn how to protect the environment. Erie County's Earth Day celebration took place on Monday at the Northland Workforce Training Center, bringing together students, families and local organizations. The free event featured hands-on activities, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-celebrations-for-earth-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-celebrations-for-earth-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New stadium focus turns to concessions around stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Community Benefits Oversight Committee, which oversees maintenance and operations for the new Highmark Stadium, hosted another meeting on Monday night. The construction aspect of the stadium is starting to come to an end, and the focus is starting to shift to post-construction developments, officials said. Much of Monday's agenda included [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-stadium-focus-turns-to-concessions-around-stadium/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-stadium-focus-turns-to-concessions-around-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students help with "Little Free Pantry" in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Students in Buffalo worked together to help others on Monday as the West Buffalo Charter School teamed up with the Massachusetts Avenue Project to assemble and fill "A Little Free Pantry." In addition to nonperishable foods, the pantry will have diapers and hygienic items for families who need them. "Students in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/students-help-with-little-free-pantry-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/students-help-with-little-free-pantry-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DEC introduces accessibility initiatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The state's Department of Environmental Conservation started Earth Week by introducing a new initiative focused on accessibility and inclusivity. Leaders gathered at the Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve in Cheektowaga on Monday to announce multiple outdoor recreation projects. They say the goal is to connect people of all abilities with the environment. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dec-introduces-accessibility-initiatives/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dec-introduces-accessibility-initiatives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper receives $443K in funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Democratic Congressman Tim Kennedy announced $443,000 in federal funding to the Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper on Monday to help the group assess threats, risks and solutions for Lake Erie's basin. The funding will support students in Western New York. The Buffalo-Niagara Waterkeeper is often relied on as the first line of defense [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-niagara-waterkeeper-receives-443k-in-funding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-niagara-waterkeeper-receives-443k-in-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo to be test region for program for affordable child care]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Families with children were the focus of a discussion in Buffalo on Monday with state developers and a group that works with daycares. The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council held a meeting at the Child Care Resource Network in North Buffalo. They said this matters because choosing someone to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-to-be-test-region-for-program-for-affordable-child-care/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-to-be-test-region-for-program-for-affordable-child-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Allen bangs drum for Sabres playoffs: 'The buzz in the city right now is electric']]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Josh Allen has been eager to experience playoff hockey in Buffalo since getting drafted to the football team here eight years ago. He missed his first opportunity Sunday night on a flight into town during the Sabres' playoff opener. "When I landed, obviously the whole plane went nuts," Allen said [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/josh-allen-bangs-drum-for-sabres-playoffs-the-buzz-in-the-city-right-now-is-electric/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/josh-allen-bangs-drum-for-sabres-playoffs-the-buzz-in-the-city-right-now-is-electric/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gowanda man dies in dump truck crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Gowanda man died in a dump truck crash in North Collins on Saturday, according to the Erie County Sheriff's Office. Police responded to the area of 11476 Sisson Highway, between Shirley Road and Genesee Road, around 6 a.m. Saturday, where a dump truck had rolled over and hit a tree. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/gowanda-man-dies-in-dump-truck-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/gowanda-man-dies-in-dump-truck-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamestown man gets 20 years in death of 8-month-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Jamestown man was sentenced to 20 year in prison on Monday in the death of an 8-month-old baby in 2024, the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office said. Sean Thomas, 28, shook and strangled the baby, Aniyah Turk, on April 22, 2024. The baby was placed on life support and died [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jamestown-man-gets-20-years-in-death-of-8-month-old/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jamestown-man-gets-20-years-in-death-of-8-month-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Latest: Pakistan prepares for upcoming peace talks despite US seizure of Iranian cargo ship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship it said had tried to evade its naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. It was the first interception since the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports began last week. Iran&rsquo;s military has vowed to respond, throwing the fragile ceasefire into question days before it [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-latest-pakistan-prepares-for-upcoming-peace-talks-despite-us-seizure-of-iranian-cargo-ship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-latest-pakistan-prepares-for-upcoming-peace-talks-despite-us-seizure-of-iranian-cargo-ship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shakey Graves, Dope Lemon to perform at Artpark in July]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Artpark on Monday announced Shakey Graves and Dope Lemon will be bringing their co-headlining summer tour to the venue's outdoor amphitheater on July 22. Shakey Graves, the stage name of eccentric artist Alejandro Rose-Garcia, will be releasing a new record, "Fondness, Etc." on May 15. Dope Lemon, the moniker for Australian [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/shakey-graves-dope-lemon-to-perform-at-artpark-in-july/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/shakey-graves-dope-lemon-to-perform-at-artpark-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As crime in Erie County drops, public safety part of state budget plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; As New York continues its effort to pass a state budget, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is doubling down on her plans to make public safety a major part of the budget as crime across Buffalo and Erie County drops. Elected officials including Hochul, Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan, Erie County Executive [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/as-crime-in-erie-county-drops-public-safety-part-of-state-budget-plans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/as-crime-in-erie-county-drops-public-safety-part-of-state-budget-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres playoff comeback unlike any seen since 1940]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; It took hours in real time and 52 minutes of game time for the Sabres and a frenzied crowd to have something to cheer about. Once they did, it came one right after another, and it was unlike any NHL playoff comeback seen in more than eight decades. With Sunday's 4-3 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-playoff-comeback-unlike-any-seen-since-1940/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-playoff-comeback-unlike-any-seen-since-1940/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barry Manilow's Buffalo concert rescheduled for June 30]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After announcing the postponement of his 2026 KeyBank Center show in Buffalo, among others, Barry Manilow has now released the reschedule date: June 30. The show was set to take place this Wednesday, but was postponed due to doctor's orders, per a Manilow spokesperson. Manilow was diagnosed with stage-one lung cancer [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/barry-manilows-buffalo-concert-rescheduled-for-june-30/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/barry-manilows-buffalo-concert-rescheduled-for-june-30/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This week in stadium concert history: April 19-25]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the sunset season for the concrete cathedral in Orchard Park, WIVB takes a weekly look back at nearly 50 concerts played in the stadium&rsquo;s 53 years. April 19-25 April 19, 2024: Luke Combs in 2024 played two shows at Highmark Stadium as part of his "Growin' Up and Gettin' Old" tour, for which he [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/this-week-in-stadium-concert-history-april-19-25/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/this-week-in-stadium-concert-history-april-19-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices jump and stocks are mixed as the US-Iran standoff keeps the Strait of Hormuz in limbo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices climbed more than 5% while world shares were mixed Monday as a standoff between Iran and the U.S. prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz. The Persian Gulf waterway was closed again after Iran reversed a decision to reopen the strait and President Donald Trump said a U.S. Navy blockade of Iranian [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/oil-prices-jump-and-stocks-are-mixed-as-the-us-iran-standoff-keeps-the-strait-of-hormuz-in-limbo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/oil-prices-jump-and-stocks-are-mixed-as-the-us-iran-standoff-keeps-the-strait-of-hormuz-in-limbo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices and stocks climb as the US-Iran standoff keeps the Strait of Hormuz in limbo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices climbed more than 5% while Asian shares also advanced Monday as a standoff between Iran and the U.S. prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz. The Persian Gulf waterway was closed again after Iran reversed a decision to reopen the strait and President Donald Trump said a U.S. Navy blockade of Iranian [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/oil-prices-and-stocks-climb-as-the-us-iran-standoff-keeps-the-strait-of-hormuz-in-limbo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/oil-prices-and-stocks-climb-as-the-us-iran-standoff-keeps-the-strait-of-hormuz-in-limbo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honor Flight Mission 22 returns to WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- More than three dozen veterans arrived back in Western New York on Sunday night after taking a trip to Washington D.C. with Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight. Hundreds showed up to the Buffalo airport to welcome the veterans home. Honor Flight takes veterans on a tour of Washington D.C. to see some [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/honor-flight-mission-22-returns-to-wny/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/honor-flight-mission-22-returns-to-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres rally to victory in electric playoff opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Buzzing with blue and gold gusto in and around an arena electrified by postseason hockey for the first time in a generation, the Sabres converted that energy into a thrilling comeback victory in their return to the Stanley Cup playoffs. Tage Thompson scored two goals and Mattias Samuelsson scored within a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-rally-to-victory-in-electric-playoff-opener/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-rally-to-victory-in-electric-playoff-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arkells profess love for Buffalo at Town Ballroom during second night of album release weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The love between Western New York and Canadian rock band Arkells has been evident for quite sometime, and was made apparent once again on Saturday night. Arkells chose Buffalo as the city where it wanted to host its record release weekend for "Between Us," which came out Friday morning, just hours [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/arkells-profess-love-for-buffalo-at-town-ballroom-during-second-night-of-album-release-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/arkells-profess-love-for-buffalo-at-town-ballroom-during-second-night-of-album-release-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getzville Fire Company trains WNY firefighters for high-intensity scenarios]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Getzville Fire Company held its annual Rapid Intervention Training Course on Sunday. Both paid and volunteer firefighters from across Western New York participated in the two-day course, which is curated to train them for rapid deployment to rescue lost, injured, or even trapped firefighters. Some of those high-intensity scenarios include [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/getzville-fire-company-trains-wny-firefighters-for-high-intensity-scenarios/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/getzville-fire-company-trains-wny-firefighters-for-high-intensity-scenarios/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getzville Fire Company holds training course]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Getzville Fire Company held its annual Rapid Intervention Training Course on Sunday. Both paid and volunteer firefighters from across Western New York participated in the two-day course, which is curated to train them for rapid deployment to rescue lost, injured, or even trapped firefighters. Some of those high-intensity scenarios include [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/getzville-fire-company-holds-training-course/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/getzville-fire-company-holds-training-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roswell Park hosts 6th annual bowling fundraiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Roswell Rollers hosted their annual fundraiser for the Ride for Roswell in Tonawanda on Sunday. With a goal of $20,000, the event kicks off their fundraising efforts to support their mission. Over 150 bowlers took part in the event. "We know that the money that's being raised makes a difference," [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/roswell-park-hosts-6th-annual-bowling-fundraiser/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/roswell-park-hosts-6th-annual-bowling-fundraiser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6th annual bowling fundraiser for Roswell Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Roswell Rollers hosted their annual fundraiser for the Ride for Roswell in Tonawanda on Sunday. With a goal of $20,000, the event kicks off their fundraising efforts to support their mission. Over 150 bowlers took part in the event. "We know that the money that's being raised makes a difference," [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/6th-annual-bowling-fundraiser-for-roswell-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/6th-annual-bowling-fundraiser-for-roswell-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[30 prospects in 30 days: WR De'Zhaun Stribling]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- De'Zhaun Stribling's college career took him all over the map. The wide receiver started at Washington State, then transferred to Oklahoma State before playing his final season at Ole Miss. His senior season started slow, but midway through the schedule things clicked and he finished with over 800 yards and six [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/30-prospects-in-30-days-wr-dezhaun-stribling/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/30-prospects-in-30-days-wr-dezhaun-stribling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Navy seizes an Iranian-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz and Tehran vows swift response]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; The United States attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship it said had tried to evade a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, and Iran's joint military command vowed to respond, throwing a fragile ceasefire into question days before it expires. It was the first interception since the U.S. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-navy-seizes-an-iranian-flagged-ship-near-strait-of-hormuz-and-tehran-vows-swift-response/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-navy-seizes-an-iranian-flagged-ship-near-strait-of-hormuz-and-tehran-vows-swift-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US seizes Iranian-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz and Tehran vows to respond]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; The United States said it attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get around a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, the first interception since its blockade of Iranian ports began last week. Iran will respond soon, its state broadcaster said later, calling the armed boarding [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-seizes-iranian-flagged-ship-near-strait-of-hormuz-and-tehran-vows-to-respond/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-seizes-iranian-flagged-ship-near-strait-of-hormuz-and-tehran-vows-to-respond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Latest: 8 children dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children between the ages of 1 and 14 in domestic-related shootings at two different homes in the nation&rsquo;s deadliest mass shooting in more than two years. Police in Shreveport said a total of 10 people were shot Sunday. Police spokesperson Chris Bordelon says the gunman died after a chase [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-latest-8-children-dead-after-a-mass-shooting-in-louisiana-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-latest-8-children-dead-after-a-mass-shooting-in-louisiana-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship near Strait of Hormuz as new talks are in question]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; The United States said it forcibly seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get around a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, the first such interception since the blockade of Iranian ports began last week. The news threw into question President Donald Trump 's earlier announcement that U.S. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-seizes-iranian-flagged-cargo-ship-near-strait-of-hormuz-as-new-talks-are-in-question/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-seizes-iranian-flagged-cargo-ship-near-strait-of-hormuz-as-new-talks-are-in-question/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 children dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children between the ages of 1 and 14 in domestic-related shootings at two different homes in the nation&rsquo;s deadliest mass shooting in more than two years. Police in Shreveport said a total of 10 people were shot Sunday. Police spokesperson Chris Bordelon says the gunman died after a chase [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/8-children-dead-after-a-mass-shooting-in-louisiana-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/8-children-dead-after-a-mass-shooting-in-louisiana-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says US Navy seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump said the U.S. forcibly seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get around a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, the first such interception since the blockade of Iranian ports began last week. He said a U.S. Navy guided missile destroyer in the Gulf of Oman &ldquo;stopped them [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-says-us-navy-seizes-iranian-flagged-cargo-ship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-says-us-navy-seizes-iranian-flagged-cargo-ship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says US seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship near Strait of Hormuz that tried to pass blockade]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump said the U.S. forcibly seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get around a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, the first such interception since the blockade of Iranian ports began last week. Trump on social media said the ship was warned by a U.S. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-says-us-seizes-iranian-flagged-cargo-ship-near-strait-of-hormuz-that-tried-to-pass-blockade/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-says-us-seizes-iranian-flagged-cargo-ship-near-strait-of-hormuz-that-tried-to-pass-blockade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WWII Army, Navy veteran celebrates 100th birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Community members gathered at St. John's Community Church Saturday to celebrate the 100th birthday of a World War II veteran of both the Army and Navy. John Eggen, a lifelong Western New Yorker, celebrated the major milestone alongside friends. "I saw quite a bit of the world," Eggen said. "I came [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wwii-army-navy-veteran-celebrates-100th-birthday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wwii-army-navy-veteran-celebrates-100th-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Actor Wyatt Russell jumps into Lake Erie for Sabres bet]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Western New Yorkers aren't the only ones sharing in on the Sabres' playoff excitement. Actor Wyatt Russell, known for his role in the Marvel movies, stayed true to a promise he made back in November -- that if the Sabres made the playoffs, he would jump into Lake Erie. That's exactly [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/actor-wyatt-russell-jumps-into-lake-erie-for-sabres-bet/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/actor-wyatt-russell-jumps-into-lake-erie-for-sabres-bet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills host modified girls' flag football kickoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Saturday in Orchard Park was all about flag football as the Buffalo Bills hosted their modified girls' kickoff at the Kaleida Performance Center. The team hosted nearly 40 seventh- to ninth-grade girls' flag football teams from section six, which marked a significant increase in turnout compared to last year. Teams took [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-host-modified-girls-flag-football-kickoff/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-host-modified-girls-flag-football-kickoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[30 prospects in 30 days: Iowa State's Dominique Orange]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Iowa State's Dominique Orange is one of the few true tested nose tackles in the draft. He's a player who comes to the NFL with a ton of experience. Orange played in 50 games at the college level, consistently proving his ability to eat up double teams. His stats aren't eye-popping, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/30-prospects-in-30-days-iowa-states-dominique-orange/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/30-prospects-in-30-days-iowa-states-dominique-orange/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of fans expected to cheer on Sabres at Party in the Plaza]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For fans who aren't planning to watch the Buffalo Sabres compete in the Stanley Cup playoffs from a bar or KeyBank Center, there's another downtown spot ready to host crowds Sunday night. Canalside is hosting the official Sabres watch party event, Party in the Plaza. There will be two large screens [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/thousands-of-fans-expected-to-cheer-on-sabres-at-party-in-the-plaza/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/thousands-of-fans-expected-to-cheer-on-sabres-at-party-in-the-plaza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurants prepare for busy crowds as Stanley Cup playoffs begin]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The moment Buffalo hockey fans have been waiting 14 years for is now almost 24 hours away. Downtown businesses are looking to capitalize on the excitement as the Sabres enter Game 1 of the playoffs. With expensive tickets in high demand, there will be many fans searching for places other than [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/restaurants-prepare-for-busy-crowds-as-stanley-cup-playoffs-begin/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/restaurants-prepare-for-busy-crowds-as-stanley-cup-playoffs-begin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFTA announces metro rail adjustments for Sabres game]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority announced some important details for hockey fans planning to use the metro rail to travel downtown Sunday night. The NFTA announced it will operate four-car trains to move more riders at once. Due to the length of the trains, the Church Street Station will be closed. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nfta-announces-metro-rail-adjustments-for-sabres-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nfta-announces-metro-rail-adjustments-for-sabres-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade and fires on ships]]></title><description><![CDATA[CAIRO (AP) &mdash; The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalated again Saturday as Iran reversed its reopening of the crucial waterway and fired on ships attempting to pass, in retaliation after the United States pressed ahead with its blockade of Iranian ports. The strait is closed until the U.S. blockade is lifted, Iran's Revolutionary [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/iran-fully-closes-strait-of-hormuz-over-us-blockade-and-fires-on-ships/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/iran-fully-closes-strait-of-hormuz-over-us-blockade-and-fires-on-ships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NWS confirms second tornado in Cattaraugus County]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down in Farmersville Wednesday night, the second confirmed tornado in Cattaraugus County that evening after another EF-0 tornado occurred in Machias. Officials said the tornado had peak winds of 80 miles per hour and began shortly after 8 p.m., lasting about two [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nws-confirms-second-tornado-in-cattaraugus-county/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nws-confirms-second-tornado-in-cattaraugus-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres fans gear up for first Stanley Cup playoff game in years]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Blue and gold fever is taking over Western New York as Buffalo Sabres fans prepare to cheer on the team as their pursuit of the Stanley Cup begins. It was bumper to bumper with stop-and-go traffic in local Tops parking lots Friday, with thousands of fans scooping up lawn signs that [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-fans-gear-up-for-first-stanley-cup-playoff-game-in-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-fans-gear-up-for-first-stanley-cup-playoff-game-in-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scholar Athlete: Niagara Wheatfield's Lindsay Tylec]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Softball isn't the only sport in Niagara Wheatfield senior student athlete Lindsay Tylec's life. "I fell in love with softball and everything about it," Tylec said. "I slowly started playing softball more than volleyball. I leaned towards softball, and I really wanted to play it in college. I had a set [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/scholar-athlete-niagara-wheatfields-lindsay-tylec/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/scholar-athlete-niagara-wheatfields-lindsay-tylec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Zoo announces death of female tiger, Zhanna]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Zoo announced a heartbreaking loss on Friday, the death of their female tiger, Zhanna. Zhanna first arrived in Buffalo in 2019 from the Bronx Zoo. The zoo said Zhanna showed signs of her health declining, affecting her quality of life in recent days. At nearly 18 years old, she [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-zoo-announces-death-of-female-tiger-zhanna/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-zoo-announces-death-of-female-tiger-zhanna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rosie's Handcrafted Ice Cream features Sabres-inspired flavor]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- It's pretty sweet to be a Buffalo Sabres fan right now. Rosie's Handcrafted Ice Cream is serving up a limited-edition Sabres-inspired flavor to celebrate the team's first playoff run after 14 seasons. The flavor is called "Top Shelf," taking inspiration from one of Rick Jeanneret's most famous calls. The sweet cream [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rosies-handcrafted-ice-cream-features-sabres-inspired-flavor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rosies-handcrafted-ice-cream-features-sabres-inspired-flavor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local event offers trading for card collectors]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo's card collectors are expecting a big weekend at The Powerhouse as the trading card con continues. Family night was held on Friday, offering some cheaper cards for younger collectors. On Saturday and Sunday, there will be 160 vendors set up for hardcore collectors. Organizers said there will be something for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-event-offers-trading-for-card-collectors/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-event-offers-trading-for-card-collectors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County investing $50M in infrastructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erie County will spend more than $50 million on road projects this construction season, and drivers across the region are hoping that revenue makes a big impact. Harsh winter conditions impact roads throughout Western New York, creating potholes at every turn. On Friday, County Executive Mark Poloncarz announced the county's road [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-investing-50m-in-infrastructure/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-investing-50m-in-infrastructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drugs, weapons seized by Cheektowaga and Buffalo police]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Cheektowaga and Buffalo Police seized large amounts of drugs at two separate locations after executing search warrants on Thursday, officials said. Authorities said the following substances were recovered after conducting a search warrant at Gierlach Street: Officials seized the following at East Delevan Avenue: 44-year-old Angela Vanway, 41-year-old Joshua Pike, 39-year-old [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/drugs-weapons-seized-by-cheektowaga-and-buffalo-police/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/drugs-weapons-seized-by-cheektowaga-and-buffalo-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[30 prospects in 30 days: Zakee Wheatley]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Zakee Wheatley out of Penn State is an intriguing safety prospect who has displayed the ability to play deep in coverage and attack the line of scrimmage to help stop the run. "I feel like, you know, going to the NFL with so much dynamic offenses, you know, it brings a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/30-prospects-in-30-days-zakee-wheatley/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/30-prospects-in-30-days-zakee-wheatley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blood donors could score Sabres playoff tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLARENCE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Many Buffalo Sabres fans are eager to get tickets to see their team take the ice in the playoffs after 14 seasons without a playoff appearance. During April, ConnectLife has a way for fans to possibly win playoff tickets while also helping save lives. "It's 15 minutes in a chair, you're [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/blood-donors-could-score-sabres-playoff-tickets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/blood-donors-could-score-sabres-playoff-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drybar opens first location in WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new spot to order cosmopolitans, dirty martinis and Shirley Temples is open in Williamsville -- just don't expect a bartender. Drybar is now serving up its signature blowout styles at its first location in Western New York. The national hair salon chain has more than 200 locations across the country, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/drybar-opens-first-location-in-wny/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/drybar-opens-first-location-in-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niagara Falls struggling to retain code enforcement officers - and trash has piled up]]></title><description><![CDATA[dilapidated property, trash, construction debris, mattresses, and other garbage are not getting cleaned up in parts of the Cataract City. The mayor said there is an effort to combat illegal dumping.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-struggling-to-retain-code-enforcement-officers-and-trash-has-piled-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-struggling-to-retain-code-enforcement-officers-and-trash-has-piled-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Western New Yorkers optimistic about gas prices as Strait of Hormuz opens]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Only time will reveal if gas prices will reflect the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran war, following President Donald Trump's announcement on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is finally fully open. The announcement comes amid increased frustration from drivers across the country, including in Western New York. Drivers that WIVB [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/western-new-yorkers-optimistic-about-gas-prices-as-strait-of-hormuz-opens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/western-new-yorkers-optimistic-about-gas-prices-as-strait-of-hormuz-opens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Actor Wyatt Russell to jump in Lake Erie to fulfill November Sabres text]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Actor Wyatt Russell is paying up on a November promise he made with colleagues from Lake Hour, the canned cocktail company he co-founded. He will be jumping into Lake Erie and chugging the beverage from a Buffalo Sabres beer sabre this weekend, after the blue and gold ended the longest playoff [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/actor-wyatt-russell-to-jump-in-lake-erie-to-fulfill-november-sabres-text/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/actor-wyatt-russell-to-jump-in-lake-erie-to-fulfill-november-sabres-text/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canalside to hold watch parties for Team USA World Cup games]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Canalside will hold three watch parties for Team USA's group stage World Cup games in June, Gov. Kathy Hochul's office said Friday. 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(WIVB) &mdash; The Buffalo Club, a private city club that has operated for more than 150 years, has agreed to pay $1.5 million to resolve claims that it falsely represented its eligibility to receive a loan during the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Friday. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-buffalo-club-to-pay-15m-to-resolve-false-claim-allegations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-buffalo-club-to-pay-15m-to-resolve-false-claim-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump and Iranian foreign minister say Strait of Hormuz is fully open]]></title><description><![CDATA[BEIRUT (AP) &mdash; U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran&rsquo;s foreign minister said Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels, as a 10-day truce in Lebanon appeared to hold. 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Oluwa [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/21-year-old-pleads-guilty-to-gun-charge-in-connection-to-shooting-of-2-year-old/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/21-year-old-pleads-guilty-to-gun-charge-in-connection-to-shooting-of-2-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans, businesses prepare for Sabres' return to playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo is officially in playoff mode. The Sabres will make their return to the postseason this Sunday at KeyBank Center, and the city is buzzing -- and that includes both businesses and fans who are getting ready for the big day. From pep rallies to businesses getting ready for large crowds [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fans-businesses-prepare-for-sabres-return-to-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fans-businesses-prepare-for-sabres-return-to-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting director Todd Lyons, a key executor of President Donald Trump&rsquo;s mass deportations agenda, will resign at the end of May, federal officials announced Thursday. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced Lyons' departure, calling him a great leader of ICE who helped to make American communities safer. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ice-acting-director-todd-lyons-will-resign-at-end-of-may-dhs-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ice-acting-director-todd-lyons-will-resign-at-end-of-may-dhs-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Queen City Forward' listening session at Canisius]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The future of the Kensington Expressway was back in focus on Thursday as state transportation officials asked for community input on what comes next. 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Miller-Williams said the budget seems balanced, but further review is needed -- especially since there are some revenues the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-comptroller-responds-to-proposed-budget/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-comptroller-responds-to-proposed-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews battle house fire in Orchard Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Fire crews battled a house fire in Orchard Park on Thursday afternoon. The fire took place on Golden Crescent Way near New Taylor Road. Officials said one firefighter sustained minor injuries and that the house is a total loss. Officials said an excavator is on its way for an emergency demolition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-battle-house-fire-in-orchard-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-battle-house-fire-in-orchard-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres fan finally shaves off playoff drought beard]]></title><description><![CDATA[EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Playoff beards are a tradition in many sports, especially in hockey. However, one Sabres fan did the exact opposite. "I've had a beard since 2014, and then it was probably about ten years ago, that I finally started saying, 'All the Sabres have to do is make the playoffs, and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-fan-finally-shaves-off-playoff-drought-beard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-fan-finally-shaves-off-playoff-drought-beard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Organizers get ready for Juneteenth festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The organizers of Juneteenth Buffalo are getting ready for this year's festival -- which will mark a major milestone. This year's festival will mark half a century of celebrating African-American culture. Ahead of the festival will be a flag raising at Niagara Square and an anniversary gala at Classics V Banquet [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/organizers-get-ready-for-juneteenth-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/organizers-get-ready-for-juneteenth-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juneteenth festival organizers prepare 50th anniversary celebrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The organizers of Juneteenth Buffalo are getting ready for this year's festival, which will mark a major milestone. This year's festival will mark half a century of celebrating African-American culture on Juneteenth in Buffalo. Juneteenth is the celebration of the emancipation of the final American slaves in Texas on June 19, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/juneteenth-festival-organizers-prepare-50th-anniversary-celebrations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/juneteenth-festival-organizers-prepare-50th-anniversary-celebrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres block parties return for playoffs: what to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; For the first time in 15 years, playoff block parties will return to downtown Buffalo for Sabres playoff games. Here's what you need to know. Party in the Plaza The Party in the Plaza will return beginning with Game 1 against the Boston Bruins on Sunday. The area will open three [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-block-parties-return-for-playoffs-what-to-know/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-block-parties-return-for-playoffs-what-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheektowaga man pleads guilty to child pornography charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Cheektowaga man pleaded guilty to two counts of production and one count of possession of child pornography, the U.S. District Attorney's Office said Thursday. Officials said 36-year-old Dustin Coffelt sexually abused a 13-year-old girl in July 2022. An investigation determined the abuse may have been taking place for several years, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-man-pleads-guilty-to-child-pornography-charges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-man-pleads-guilty-to-child-pornography-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheektowaga man pleads guilty of child pornography]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Cheektowaga man pleaded guilty to two counts of production and one count of possession of child pornography, the U.S. District Attorney's Office said Thursday. Officials said 36-year-old Dustin Coffelt sexually abused a 13-year-old girl in July 2022. An investigation determined the abuse may have been taking place for several years, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-man-pleads-guilty-of-child-pornography/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-man-pleads-guilty-of-child-pornography/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NWS confirms tornado touchdown, Machias home spared from storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[MACHIAS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Investigators with the National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Machias Wednesday night after surveying damage in the area on Thursday. WIVB News 4 spoke with Robert and Kristina Sypniewski, a married couple who live off Gulf Hill Road, who say the worst of the storm passed within feet [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nws-confirms-tornado-touchdown-machias-home-spared-from-storm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nws-confirms-tornado-touchdown-machias-home-spared-from-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres injuries: Sam Carrick unlikely for first round, Noah Ostlund 'definite possibility']]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Veteran forward Sam Carrick is unlikely to available for the Sabres during the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, but rookie forward Noah Ostlund is a "definitely possibility" to return to the lineup, coach Lindy Ruff said Thursday. Carrick, a checking line center and face-off specialist acquired from the New [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-injuries-sam-carrick-unlikely-for-first-round-noah-ostlund-definite-possibility/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-injuries-sam-carrick-unlikely-for-first-round-noah-ostlund-definite-possibility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres playoff opener set for 7:30 p.m. Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The first Stanley Cup playoff game involving the Buffalo Sabres in 15 years has been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Sunday at KeyBank Center. Game 1 of Buffalo's first-round series against the Boston Bruins will be broadcast on ESPN, the network announced Thursday night. First-round games also will be broadcast locally on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-playoff-opener-set-for-730-pm-sunday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-playoff-opener-set-for-730-pm-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres playoff opener is Sunday, time to be announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Sabres will play their first postseason game in 15 years Sunday at KeyBank Center. Game time and television broadcast details for Game 1 of Buffalo's first-round series against the Boston Bruins will be revealed Thursday night, the league announced. Game 2 is expected to be Tuesday night in Buffalo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-playoff-opener-is-sunday-time-to-be-announced/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-playoff-opener-is-sunday-time-to-be-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres not concerned about lack of postseason experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The last time the Sabres were in the playoffs, many of the faces in the locker room were in grade school. Four of its top six point leaders, including the captain, have never played in a playoff game. But that's nothing to be concerned about for the players, coaches or the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-not-concerned-about-lack-of-postseason-experience/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-not-concerned-about-lack-of-postseason-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Max Kerman advises Arkells fans to be prepared for new songs ahead of release weekend Buffalo shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Arkells frontman Max Kerman has a message for the band's fans ahead of their sold-out shows this weekend at Buffalo's Town Ballroom: be prepared to jam along to Arkells' latest record, "Between Us." The band will be celebrating the release of the new studio album, which drops Friday, at this weekend's [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/max-kerman-advises-arkells-fans-to-be-prepared-for-new-songs-ahead-of-release-weekend-buffalo-shows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/max-kerman-advises-arkells-fans-to-be-prepared-for-new-songs-ahead-of-release-weekend-buffalo-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman dead after crash on I-90 in Evans]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Jamestown woman is dead after a one-car crash on the I-90 in the town of Evans Wednesday morning, New York State Police said. The crash happened on the I-90 east near mile-marker 448 around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. According to NYSP, a 2003 Dodge Caravan moved from the right lane to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/woman-dead-after-crash-on-i-90-in-evans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/woman-dead-after-crash-on-i-90-in-evans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials: Lockdown lifted at D'Youville University after shooting close to campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A lockdown has been lifted at D'Youville University following a shooting close to campus, according to emails that were sent to students Wednesday night. D'Youville University was under a lockdown on Wednesday, according to an email that was sent to students around 9:30 p.m. The lockdown was lifted around 10:15 p.m. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/officials-lockdown-lifted-at-dyouville-university-after-shooting-close-to-campus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/officials-lockdown-lifted-at-dyouville-university-after-shooting-close-to-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lockdown lifted after alleged armed robbery, carjacking, shots between police and suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two people were taken to Erie County Medical Center Wednesday night following an alleged armed robbery that led to an officer-involved shooting at the 7-Eleven at Prospect Avenue and Connecticut Street, as well as an alleged carjacking, Buffalo Police said. According to police, around 8:45 p.m. officers saw an alleged armed [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lockdown-lifted-after-alleged-armed-robbery-carjacking-shots-between-police-and-suspect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lockdown-lifted-after-alleged-armed-robbery-carjacking-shots-between-police-and-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lockdown lifted after alleged armed robbery, carjacking, shoot-out]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two people were taken to Erie County Medical Center Wednesday night following an alleged armed robbery that led to an officer-involved shooting at the 7-Eleven at Prospect Avenue and Connecticut Street, as well as an alleged carjacking, Buffalo Police said. According to police, around 8:45 p.m. officers saw an alleged armed [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lockdown-lifted-after-alleged-armed-robbery-carjacking-shoot-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lockdown-lifted-after-alleged-armed-robbery-carjacking-shoot-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lockdown lifted after alleged armed robbery, carjacking, officer-involved shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two people were taken to the Erie County Medical Center Wednesday night following an alleged armed robbery that led to an officer-involved shooting at the 7-Eleven at Prospect Avenue and Connecticut Street, as well as an alleged carjacking, Buffalo Police said. According to police, around 8:45 p.m. officers saw an alleged [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lockdown-lifted-after-alleged-armed-robbery-carjacking-officer-involved-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lockdown-lifted-after-alleged-armed-robbery-carjacking-officer-involved-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man charged after armed robbery attempt, carjacking, shots between police and suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man is facing several charges following an armed robbery attempt Wednesday night that led to an officer-involved shooting at the 7-Eleven at Prospect Avenue and Connecticut Street, as well as an alleged carjacking, police said. Around 8:45 p.m. two Buffalo Police officers saw an armed robbery attempt in progress [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-charged-after-armed-robbery-attempt-carjacking-shots-between-police-and-suspect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-charged-after-armed-robbery-attempt-carjacking-shots-between-police-and-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Water for Elephants' at Shea's Buffalo Theatre]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Shea's Buffalo Theatre is pulling back the curtain on the hit Broadway musical "Water for Elephants." "Water for Elephants" is based off the 2006 novel of the same name and features a love story, acrobatics, and puppetry. "There's music, dance, theater, and acrobatics all on one stage," acrobat and aerialist Serafina [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/water-for-elephants-at-sheas-buffalo-theatre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/water-for-elephants-at-sheas-buffalo-theatre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres look ahead to playoffs after shootout loss in regular season finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; After 15 years of futility during which the Sabres finished last in the NHL three times and never better than the bottom third, Buffalo broke its playoff drought with the fourth-best record in the league this season. Losing 4-3 in a shootout against the Stars in Wednesday night's regular season finale [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-look-ahead-to-playoffs-after-shootout-loss-in-regular-season-finale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-look-ahead-to-playoffs-after-shootout-loss-in-regular-season-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fake electronics seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Buffalo recently seized nearly 1,000 counterfeit electronic devices at the Peace Bridge warehouse. The items would be worth about $150,000 if they were authentic, officials said. Officials said that officers first encountered a commercial vehicle on Feb. 21 that had multiple shipments of cell [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fake-electronics-seized-by-us-customs-and-border-protection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fake-electronics-seized-by-us-customs-and-border-protection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin receives Rick Martin Memorial Award voted on by fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; On a celebratory Fan Appreciation Night downtown, Sabres fans made their captain feel appreciated. Rasmus Dahlin received a heartfelt ovation from the sold-out crowd at KeyBank Center on Wednesday night after being announced as this year's recipient of the Rick Martin Memorial Award in a scoreboard video presentation during a break [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-captain-rasmus-dahlin-receives-rick-martin-memorial-award-voted-on-by-fans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-captain-rasmus-dahlin-receives-rick-martin-memorial-award-voted-on-by-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight Days of Hope to make home repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A group that responds to disasters across the country is staying home again this summer to help people in Buffalo. Eight Days of Hope will be helping to rebuild homes in July in South Buffalo. This is the seventh year that Eight Days of Hope will make repairs to homes at [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/eight-days-of-hope-to-make-home-repairs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/eight-days-of-hope-to-make-home-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Ryan reveals upcoming Buffalo budget details]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan shared the details of his proposed 2026-27 budget for the city, and finances are spiraling out of control. "If Buffalo was an airplane, we&rsquo;re in a tailspin going straight down," Ryan said. The mayor said his proposed budget is about more than just closing the $109 million [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mayor-ryan-reveals-upcoming-buffalo-budget-details/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mayor-ryan-reveals-upcoming-buffalo-budget-details/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Prediction Center outlooks: Does 2% actually mean 2%?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Now that we are in the midst of severe weather season, lots of terms have been thrown around on-air concerning the risks and threats of active weather days. Most of these terms are understood by meteorologists, but not by the general public. Starting by breaking down the severe thunderstorm risk categories, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/storm-prediction-center-outlooks-does-2-actually-mean-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/storm-prediction-center-outlooks-does-2-actually-mean-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Beam talks new Iron &amp; Wine record, working with his daughters, songwriting, Fallsview show]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Folk singer-songwriter Sam Beam, who has been performing under the stage name Iron &amp; Wine since 2002, will be playing May 9 at Fallsview Casino's Avalon Theatre in support of his latest album, "Hen's Teeth," which released in February. Beam will be performing songs from the new record, as well as [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sam-beam-talks-new-iron-amp-wine-record-working-with-his-daughters-songwriting-fallsview-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sam-beam-talks-new-iron-amp-wine-record-working-with-his-daughters-songwriting-fallsview-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Convicted serial killer Richard Fox sentenced for third murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Convicted serial killer Richard Fox was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for a murder in Niagara County, officials said Wednesday. Fox pleaded guilty to killing 32-year-old Crystal Curthoys of Lockport in January 2023. The Niagara County District Attorney&rsquo;s Office said&nbsp;human remains&nbsp;were found at a Niagara Falls home where [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/convicted-serial-killer-richard-fox-sentenced-for-third-murder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/convicted-serial-killer-richard-fox-sentenced-for-third-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NU opens new research lab at Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new laboratory is open to Niagara University students at the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, featuring state-of-the-art equipment that's focused on precision medicine and biomedical research. The Empire State Development provided a $78,750 state grant to support the completion of the Niagara University Biomedical Research Institute. Funding was used to purchase [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nu-opens-new-research-lab-at-buffalo-niagara-medical-campus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nu-opens-new-research-lab-at-buffalo-niagara-medical-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Save the Michaels founders sue company for breach of contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The founders of Save the Michaels of the World, an addiction treatment organization with facilities in Buffalo and Lockport, are suing the company for alleged breach of contract. The suit, filed this week in Erie County State Supreme Court by founders Avi and Julie Israel, claims that Avi was removed from [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/save-the-michaels-founders-sue-company-for-breach-of-contract/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/save-the-michaels-founders-sue-company-for-breach-of-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hopkins Road shut down in Amherst due to accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Hopkins Road remained shut down in Amherst on Tuesday night after police say they are investigating an injury accident. Multiple cars were involved in the accident, with some sustaining serious damage. Drivers are advised to avoid the area or use alternate routes. Amherst Police are asking anyone who may have video [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hopkins-road-shut-down-in-amherst-due-to-accident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hopkins-road-shut-down-in-amherst-due-to-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead after crash on Hopkins Road in Amherst]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person is dead following a three-vehicle crash on Hopkins Road in Amherst on Tuesday, Amherst Police said. Officers responded to the crash shortly before 6 p.m. Officials said a Ford Mustang that was traveling northbound on Hopkins Road collided head-on with a 2019 Honda Pilot that was driving southbound, and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-crash-on-hopkins-road-in-amherst/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-crash-on-hopkins-road-in-amherst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres to face Bruins in Round 1 of the playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Sabres will go up against one of their oldest rivals in their long-awaited return to the postseason. The Sabres will face the Boston Bruins in the opening round of the playoffs. The first-round matchup became official after Boston's win over New Jersey on Tuesday night. It will be the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-to-face-bruins-in-round-1-of-the-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-to-face-bruins-in-round-1-of-the-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres to face Bruins in round 1 of NHL playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Sabres will go up against one of their oldest rivals in their long-awaited return to the postseason. The Sabres will face the Boston Bruins in the opening round of the playoffs. The first-round matchup became official after Boston's win over New Jersey on Tuesday night. The Atlantic Division champion [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-to-face-bruins-in-round-1-of-nhl-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-to-face-bruins-in-round-1-of-nhl-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield honored as 'HEARTsafe' workplace]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Blue Cross Blue Shield was honored on Tuesday as the first worksite in Erie County to be designated as a "HEARTsafe" workplace. Earning the designation requires staff training for CPR and the use of AEDs as well as a cardiac emergency response plan. "The HEARTSafe designation reflects a commitment to saving [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/highmark-blue-cross-blue-shield-honored-as-heartsafe-workplace/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/highmark-blue-cross-blue-shield-honored-as-heartsafe-workplace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of Nurul Alam thanks community, asks for support]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The family of Nurul Alam spoke out publicly on Tuesday, thanking the Buffalo community for its support -- and also asking for the community's help. Fatimah, Alam's wife, previously spoke at length with WIVB News 4 in an interview in March through a translator. She spoke publicly on Tuesday through a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/family-of-nurul-alam-thanks-community-asks-for-support/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/family-of-nurul-alam-thanks-community-asks-for-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legends Global helps produce Sabres team spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Sabres are the Atlantic Division champions, they've ended the 14-season playoff drought, and they have home ice advantage for Round 1 of the playoffs. "Buffalo is a big hockey town. As the team kind of continued to play better and better, fans have gotten behind them and supported them [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/legends-global-helps-produce-sabres-team-spirit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/legends-global-helps-produce-sabres-team-spirit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Cross kicks off 'Sound the Alarm' event]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Community leaders are reminding people in Buffalo about the importance of fire safety. The American Red Cross of Western New York kicked off its annual "Sound the Alarm" campaign on Tuesday. Teams of volunteers visited homes in the community to install free smoke alarms, give fire safety tips, and provide emergency [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/red-cross-kicks-off-sound-the-alarm-event/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/red-cross-kicks-off-sound-the-alarm-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New cremation complex unveiled at Mount Calvary Cemetery]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Cheektowaga cemetery opened up a new cremation complex, giving families another option in letting their loved ones rest. Mount Calvary Cemetery in Cheektowaga held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday for what is called a "Cremation Niche Complex." It will be made of glass and will be located next to the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-cremation-complex-unveiled-at-mount-calvary-cemetery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-cremation-complex-unveiled-at-mount-calvary-cemetery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 in custody following chase, crash on Elmwood]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person is in custody following a police chase that ended in a car crash on Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo on Tuesday afternoon, Kenmore police said. The crash took place near the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, and Elmwood Avenue has been closed by police between Iroquois Drive and Nottingham Terrace. Officials [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-in-custody-following-chase-crash-on-elmwood/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-in-custody-following-chase-crash-on-elmwood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incoming BPD commissioner focusing on improving police department]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erika Shields will become Buffalo&rsquo;s first female police commissioner next month, focusing on bringing improvements to the city's police department. Shields was announced as Mayor Sean Ryan's top pick for the role last week. She brings years of experience to the job, having served as chief of police in Louisville and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/incoming-bpd-commissioner-focusing-on-improving-police-department/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/incoming-bpd-commissioner-focusing-on-improving-police-department/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niagara Falls man sentenced 19 years in prison after hitting cashier with hammer]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Niagara Falls man was sentenced to 19 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to harming a gas station cashier, the Niagara County District Attorney said Tuesday. Darrion A. Cotton, 59, admitted to striking the cashier in the head with a hammer during a robbery in January 2024 in Niagara [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-man-sentenced-19-years-in-prison-after-hitting-cashier-with-hammer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-man-sentenced-19-years-in-prison-after-hitting-cashier-with-hammer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres launch online shop ahead of Stanley Cup playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- You too can sport the "Division Champions" hat that Lindy Ruff wore after the Buffalo Sabres won the Atlantic Division Monday night. The team announced the online launch of the Buffalo ProShop in a Facebook post Tuesday, responding to fans' endless requests to offer their products online. Fans can shop the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-launch-online-shop-ahead-of-stanley-cup-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-launch-online-shop-ahead-of-stanley-cup-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres social media admin hilariously calls out naysayers on eve of playoff run]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; You better go check what you said about the Sabres on social media. The Sabres social media admin is spending its off day calling out naysayers from the season on X, formerly known as Twitter, the day after the team clinched the Atlantic Division on Monday night en route to its [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-social-media-admin-hilariously-calls-out-naysayers-on-eve-of-playoff-run/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-social-media-admin-hilariously-calls-out-naysayers-on-eve-of-playoff-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona man admits to stealing $82k from Diocese of Buffalo parishes]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An Arizona man formerly from Grand Island pleaded guilty to stealing more than $82,000 from two Roman Catholic parishes in Western New York, where he worked as a business manager, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday. Officials said 63-year-old Keith M. Call stole a total of $23,408.63 from St. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/arizona-man-admits-to-stealing-82k-from-diocese-of-buffalo-parishes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/arizona-man-admits-to-stealing-82k-from-diocese-of-buffalo-parishes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Roberts to stay on as Buffalo Community Services Commissioner after previously resigning]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan announced the city's community services commissioner, Danielle Roberts, will stay on in her role after she announced her resignation last month. Ryan said his administration communicated with Roberts following her announcement, agreeing that Roberts should continue serving the city in her role as commissioner. &ldquo;In the weeks [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/danielle-roberts-to-stay-on-as-buffalo-community-services-commissioner-after-previously-resigning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/danielle-roberts-to-stay-on-as-buffalo-community-services-commissioner-after-previously-resigning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Salad opens first location in WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Just Salad, a popular chain restaurant known for its to-go salad bowls, is making its debut in Western New York. Just Salad is set to open on Transit Road, serving customers daily from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The East Amherst location will host a grand opening on April 15, featuring [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/just-salad-opens-first-location-in-wny/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/just-salad-opens-first-location-in-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres claim division title with 50th victory of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Make room for another banner at KeyBank Center. The Sabres won the Atlantic Division and secured home-ice advantage for the first two rounds of the Stanley Cup playoffs with their 50th victory of the season Monday night, beating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1 in their final road game of the regular season. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-claim-division-title-with-50th-victory-of-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-claim-division-title-with-50th-victory-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Seneca board meets after councilmember's resignation]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Leaders in the town of West Seneca spoke out on Monday about a former councilmember who recently resigned amid concerns of ethics violations. Jeffrey Piekarec abruptly stepped down last week amid concerns he was sharing confidential town business to a third party. A resident came forward, sharing a series of text [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/west-seneca-board-meets-after-councilmembers-resignation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/west-seneca-board-meets-after-councilmembers-resignation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Violence erupts at Walden Galleria, two women arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Another night of violence at the Walden Galleria is raising alarms across Western New York. According to the Cheektowaga Police Department, late Sunday night, multiple 911 calls came in reporting a fight involving dozens of people outside Aloha Krab at the Walden Galleria. Responding officers found a crowd of roughly 100 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/violence-erupts-at-walden-galleria-two-women-arrested/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/violence-erupts-at-walden-galleria-two-women-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres unveil new postseason banner]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- KeyBank Center has a new look ahead of the NHL playoffs. With the Sabres headed to the postseason for the first time in over a decade, the team marked the occasion by hanging a new banner across the arena's entrance. The banner includes Sabres players on one side, and what they'll [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-unveil-new-postseason-banner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-unveil-new-postseason-banner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New postseason banner displayed outside KeyBank Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- KeyBank Center has a new look ahead of the NHL playoffs. With the Sabres headed to the postseason for the first time in over a decade, the team marked the occasion by hanging a new banner across the arena's entrance. The banner includes Sabres players on one side, and what they'll [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-postseason-banner-displayed-outside-keybank-center/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-postseason-banner-displayed-outside-keybank-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amherst moves forward with hotel occupancy tax proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Amherst Town Board has approved a resolution that will now request New York State to allow a 2.5% bed tax on hotels. The bed tax -- also known as a hotel occupancy tax -- allows for hotels and motels to collect an occupancy tax from visitors when they stay at [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/amherst-moves-forward-with-hotel-occupancy-tax-proposal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/amherst-moves-forward-with-hotel-occupancy-tax-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATVs and dirt bikes roar down Delaware Ave., lawmakers search for solutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- It's just like clockwork. As the temperatures rise, ATVs and dirt bikes shift into gear in Buffalo. New video shows a horde of ATVs and dirt bikes on Delaware Avenue Sunday afternoon. Some are seen driving on the incoming traffic lane, and one even pops a wheelie. Fillmore District Councilman Mitch [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/atvs-and-dirt-bikes-roar-down-delaware-ave-lawmakers-search-for-solutions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/atvs-and-dirt-bikes-roar-down-delaware-ave-lawmakers-search-for-solutions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Borinqueneers Day Commemoration at Naval Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park honored a group of veterans who served in three wars on Monday. Monday was National Borinqueneers Day, which is dedicated to those who served in the 65th Infantry Regiment in both World Wars and the Korean conflict. Most were Puerto Rican, and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/national-borinqueneers-day-commemoration-at-naval-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/national-borinqueneers-day-commemoration-at-naval-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moog technology contributes to Artemis II]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Artemis II spacecraft is back from a historic trip around the moon, and many of the mission elements were made possible through work done at Moog in East Aurora. Moog said its technologies were critical for the successful launch, with some of the work and research dating back 16 years. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/moog-technology-contributes-to-artemis-ii/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/moog-technology-contributes-to-artemis-ii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demand for Sabres playoff tickets surges as postseason draws closer]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Sabres on Monday morning opened sales for the remaining standard admission tickets for the first round of the playoffs. "It's a really fun, exciting time for our franchise, obviously it's been a long time since we've been in the playoffs, the demand for our tickets has been unprecedented, not [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/demand-for-sabres-playoff-tickets-surges-as-postseason-draws-closer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/demand-for-sabres-playoff-tickets-surges-as-postseason-draws-closer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ingram Micro unveils new downtown office]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One of Western New York's largest technology employers is now calling the city of Buffalo home. Ingram Micro cut the ribbon on its 160,000-square-foot office on Monday on West Genesee Street. More than 1,200 employees are moving into this new modern space in the heart of the city. Ingram Micro moved [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ingram-micro-unveils-new-downtown-office/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ingram-micro-unveils-new-downtown-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot patching potholes, paving to begin as early as next week in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Hot patching of potholes and paving of streets in need will begin as early as next week, Buffalo city officials said Monday. 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Bishop, was kept Easter [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jamestown-church-asking-for-safe-return-of-143-year-old-cross/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jamestown-church-asking-for-safe-return-of-143-year-old-cross/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Springville man pleads guilty to child sexual abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Springville man has pleaded guilty to a charge related to sexually abusing a child on multiple occasions, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Monday. Joseph Decker, 66, attempted to engage in sexual acts with a child under 13 years on on at least two occasions in June 2024 and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/springville-man-pleads-guilty-to-child-sexual-abuse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/springville-man-pleads-guilty-to-child-sexual-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 hurt in shooting at Mandella Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Two people were hurt in a shooting at Mandella Market on East Ferry Street early Monday, according to Buffalo police. Two people, a man and a woman, walked into Buffalo General Hospital a little before 3 a.m. Monday. The woman had been shot in the leg and the man had been [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-hurt-in-shooting-at-mandella-market/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-hurt-in-shooting-at-mandella-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 hurt in shooting at Mandela Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Two people were hurt in a shooting at Mandela Market on East Ferry Street early Monday, according to Buffalo police. Two people, a man and a woman, walked into Buffalo General Hospital a little before 3 a.m. Monday. The woman had been shot in the leg and the man had been [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-hurt-in-shooting-at-mandela-market/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-hurt-in-shooting-at-mandela-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lady A set to play Seneca Niagara in August]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Iconic country group Lady A is set to play at Seneca Niagara Casino &amp; Resort in August, the venue said Monday. The band, which was known until 2020 as Lady Antebellum, will play at the venue on Aug. 28. The Nashville-based group has won seven Grammy Awards and six County Music [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lady-a-set-to-play-seneca-niagara-in-august/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lady-a-set-to-play-seneca-niagara-in-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alternative singer Sombr playing KeyBank Center in November]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Alternative singer-songwriter Sombr is set to come to KeyBank Center in November as part of his first arena tour. The American singer will come to downtown Buffalo on Nov. 14. He came out with his debut album 'I Barely Knew Her' last year to go along with his first headlining tour. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/alternative-singer-sombr-playing-keybank-center-in-november/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/alternative-singer-sombr-playing-keybank-center-in-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 new stores, restaurants coming to Walden Galleria later this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Seven new stores and restaurants and a major remodel of one of its main tenants is planned at Walden Galleria during the rest of the year, the mall said Monday. The new additions include Taiba Coffee, an authentic Yemeni coffee shop, Perfumania, a fragrance retailer, Ruby Thai Kitchen, set to be [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/7-new-stores-restaurants-coming-to-walden-galleria-later-this-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/7-new-stores-restaurants-coming-to-walden-galleria-later-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 new stores coming to Walden Galleria later this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Seven new stores and a major remodel of one of its main tenants is planned at Walden Galleria during the rest of the year, the mall said Monday. 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Miller said [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/30-prospects-in-30-days-university-of-georgias-christen-miller/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/30-prospects-in-30-days-university-of-georgias-christen-miller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Divine Mercy Sunday celebrates new exemplified knights]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Members of the Knights of Peter Claver Buffalo Council 94 were formally presented at St. Martin De Porres Roman Catholic Church on Divine Mercy Sunday. 10 members were presented at the church after they received fourth-degree status, which is the order's highest honor. The members include three clergy and seven laymen, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/divine-mercy-sunday-celebrates-new-exemplified-knights/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/divine-mercy-sunday-celebrates-new-exemplified-knights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dogs and Drafts adoption event helps pups find forever homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Locals were able to try some draft beer and meet adoptable pets Sunday in North Tonawanda with Buddy's Second Chance Rescue. The event hosted by the local dog rescue organization gave prospective pet owners the chance to meet some adoptable dogs searching for a forever home. Event organizers said the event [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dogs-and-drafts-adoption-event-helps-pups-find-forever-homes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dogs-and-drafts-adoption-event-helps-pups-find-forever-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo History Museum unveils new exhibit]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo History Museum held a grand opening Sunday unveiling their new exhibit, Silent Screams of Women, dedicated to victims of state-led oppression in Turkey. As part of the exhibit, visitors can learn the stories of victims through seeing their belongings. Event organizers said the exhibit is about giving them a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-history-museum-unveils-new-exhibit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-history-museum-unveils-new-exhibit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wurlitzer craft show features Bills items]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Football fans across Western New York were able to shop all things Bills at the Wurlitzer craft show on Sunday, with all proceeds from the event benefiting the Buffalo Bills Alumni Foundation. Locals were able to shop from a wide range of Bills merchandise, including mugs, glasses and candles. Jeff Nixon, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wurlitzer-craft-show-features-bills-items/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wurlitzer-craft-show-features-bills-items/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Jewish Federation hosts Holocaust Remembrance Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Jewish Federation hosted their annual Holocaust Remembrance Day commemoration on Sunday. This year's theme followed the 80th anniversary of the Nuremberg trials. The event recognized the impact that the trials had on shaping criminal accountability and criminal justice law. International law's establishment marked the first time individuals and heads [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-jewish-federation-hosts-holocaust-remembrance-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-jewish-federation-hosts-holocaust-remembrance-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Cake Pops cheer on Sabres in decorating class]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A local bakery is sharing in fans' excitement for the Buffalo Sabres as the team takes the ice for the Stanley Cup playoffs. Buffalo Cake Pops hosted a Sabres sugar cookie decorating class Sunday, helping students learn proper icing techniques, how to create designs and how to add special finishing touches. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-cake-pops-cheer-on-sabres-in-decorating-class/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-cake-pops-cheer-on-sabres-in-decorating-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halton-Pope to replace Peoples-Stokes in Assembly race]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Common Council member and Majority Leader Leah Halton-Pope will replace Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes on the November ballot as a new Assembly candidate, the Erie County Democratic Committee said Sunday. The announcement comes after Peoples-Stokes said she will not seek re-election in the fall to take care of her health [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/halton-pope-to-replace-peoples-stokes-in-assembly-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/halton-pope-to-replace-peoples-stokes-in-assembly-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US and Iran end 21-hour ceasefire talks without agreement before Vance departs Pakistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD (AP) &mdash; The United States and Iran ended a historic round of face-to-face talks early Sunday without reaching an agreement and the fate of the fragile, two-week ceasefire still unclear. Vice President JD Vance, who led the U.S. delegation during the 21 hours of talks in Pakistan's capital Islamabad, said negotiations finished without a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-and-iran-end-21-hour-ceasefire-talks-without-agreement-before-vance-departs-pakistan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-and-iran-end-21-hour-ceasefire-talks-without-agreement-before-vance-departs-pakistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elma residents grateful for response to water main break]]></title><description><![CDATA[ELMA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Residents and town leaders said on Saturday that there is a sense of relief in Elma after days of uncertainty following Tuesday&rsquo;s water main break, as the boil water advisory has officially been lifted. &ldquo;There's nothing to be leery of -- now the town of Elma has the freshest water that [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/elma-residents-grateful-for-response-to-water-main-break/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/elma-residents-grateful-for-response-to-water-main-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Vice President JD Vance says talks with Iran ended after 21 hours without reaching agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD (AP) &mdash; U.S. Vice President JD Vance said negotiations ended early Sunday between the United States and Iran without a peace deal after the Iranians refused to accept American terms to not develop a nuclear weapon. The high-stakes talks ended after 21 hours, Vance said, with the vice president in constant communication with U.S. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-vice-president-jd-vance-says-talks-with-iran-ended-after-21-hours-without-reaching-agreement/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-vice-president-jd-vance-says-talks-with-iran-ended-after-21-hours-without-reaching-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo police investigating Bailey Avenue shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo police are investigating a shooting that took place on Bailey Avenue early Saturday morning, officials said. Around 6 a.m. on Saturday, a woman with a gunshot wound in her upper leg walked into the Erie County Medical Center, officials said. Detectives identified a scene on the 2700 block of Bailey [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-police-investigating-bailey-avenue-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-police-investigating-bailey-avenue-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vice President JD Vance says talks with Iran have ended after 21 hours without reaching agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD (AP) &mdash; U.S. Vice President JD Vance said negotiations have ended early Sunday between the U.S. and Iran without a peace deal after the Iranians refused to accept American terms to not develop a nuclear weapon. 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A 36-year-old man was transported to the Erie County Medical [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/arrest-made-following-bogardus-street-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/arrest-made-following-bogardus-street-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USA Artistic Swimming Championships in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The USA Artistic Swimming Championships are taking place in Buffalo this weekend, bringing hundreds of athletes, spectators and coaches to Western New York. The two-weekend event consists of many different competitions. The second weekend of events will take place the weekend of April 24. "These athletes come from all over the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/usa-artistic-swimming-championships-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/usa-artistic-swimming-championships-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honoring Month of the Military Child]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- April is Month of the Military Child -- a month to recognize the adaptability and resilience of children of military parents in New York. On Saturday, those children and their families got an in-depth tour of KeyBank Center, getting access to areas usually exclusive to players and staff. They also got [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/honoring-month-of-the-military-child/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/honoring-month-of-the-military-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US-Iran historic ceasefire talks in Pakistan conclude before dawn, will resume after a break]]></title><description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD (AP) &mdash; The United States and Iran concluded a third round of historic, face-to-face negotiations before dawn Sunday in Pakistan, days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced, as the war that has killed thousands of people and shaken global markets entered its seventh week. Two Pakistani officials said discussions between the heads of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-iran-historic-ceasefire-talks-in-pakistan-conclude-before-dawn-will-resume-after-a-break/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-iran-historic-ceasefire-talks-in-pakistan-conclude-before-dawn-will-resume-after-a-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veterans gather in Williamsville ahead of Honor Flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight hosted veterans and family members Saturday morning to go over the final details of Mission 22, which will take off next weekend. The nonprofit organization takes veterans to the nation's capital at no cost, showing them the memorials that have been built to commemorate their courage. 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He was behaving erratically, claiming [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/stabbings-on-new-york-subway-leave-3-hurt-as-police-shoot-and-kill-knife-wielding-man-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/stabbings-on-new-york-subway-leave-3-hurt-as-police-shoot-and-kill-knife-wielding-man-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Very smart' Prince is looking for a forever home]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This weekend's Wake Up Wags featured Prince, who is looking for a forever home. "Prince is about 6 months old. He's a lab mix from Georgia," said Beth Neel with Buddy's Second Chance Rescue. "He's about 30 pounds right now and he is very, very high energy but he's very friendly. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/very-smart-prince-is-looking-for-a-forever-home/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/very-smart-prince-is-looking-for-a-forever-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US-Iran historic ceasefire talks in Pakistan continue after midnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD (AP) &mdash; The United States and Iran continued historic face-to-face negotiations early Sunday in Pakistan, days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced, as the war that has killed thousands of people and shaken global markets entered its seventh week. The White House confirmed the rare high-level engagement. Meanwhile, the U.S. military said two [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-iran-historic-ceasefire-talks-in-pakistan-continue-after-midnight/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-iran-historic-ceasefire-talks-in-pakistan-continue-after-midnight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US and Iran hold historic talks in Pakistan on war's fragile ceasefire]]></title><description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD (AP) &mdash; The United States and Iran began historic face-to-face negotiations Saturday in Pakistan, days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced, as the war that has killed thousands of people and shaken global markets entered its seventh week. The White House confirmed the direct nature of the talks, a rare instance of high-level [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-and-iran-hold-historic-talks-in-pakistan-on-wars-fragile-ceasefire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-and-iran-hold-historic-talks-in-pakistan-on-wars-fragile-ceasefire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials: Stabbings on New York subway leave 3 hurt as officers shoot and kill knife-wielding man]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; A man with a machete who attacked three people randomly at a major New York City subway station on Saturday morning was shot and killed by police, authorities said. Officers responding to a 9:40 a.m. emergency call of an assault at the 42nd Street-Grand Central station encountered the man. 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[...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-to-watch-buffalo-bandits-regular-season-home-finale-vs-rochester-knighthawks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-to-watch-buffalo-bandits-regular-season-home-finale-vs-rochester-knighthawks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overnight fire at Holding Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Buffalo Fire Department and the Erie County Sheriff's Office are investigating a fire that occurred overnight Saturday at the Erie County Holding Center, Sheriff John Garcia said. According to the Erie County Sheriff's Office, the fire happened around 1 a.m. Saturday in the facility&rsquo;s electrical room located on the ground [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/overnight-fire-at-holding-center/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/overnight-fire-at-holding-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overnight fire at Erie County Holding Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Buffalo Fire Department and the Erie County Sheriff's Office are investigating a fire that occurred overnight Saturday at the Erie County Holding Center, Sheriff John Garcia said. According to the Erie County Sheriff's Office, the fire happened around 1 a.m. Saturday in the facility&rsquo;s electrical room located on the ground [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/overnight-fire-at-erie-county-holding-center/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/overnight-fire-at-erie-county-holding-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boil water notices lifted for Elma, Orchard Park, Aurora]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Boil water advisories for the towns of Elma, Orchard Park and Aurora were lifted Saturday. The advisories had been in effect following a major water main break Tuesday morning near Seneca Street and Transit Road in Elma. Crews had to refill the municipal water distribution system and restore more than 2 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/boil-water-notices-lifted-for-elma-orchard-park-aurora/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/boil-water-notices-lifted-for-elma-orchard-park-aurora/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[90th Masters Tournament | Saturday updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's moving day at the 90th Masters Tournament, but everyone not named Rory McIlroy will have to make a major move on Saturday to put any pressure on the defending champion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/90th-masters-tournament-saturday-updates/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/90th-masters-tournament-saturday-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Churchville man charged in fatal crash on I-90]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Churchville man is facing several charges after New York State Police said he hit and killed a Syracuse man on the I-90 in the town of Stafford Friday night. NYSP said the crash happened around 8:50 p.m. Friday near Mile Marker 384 on the I-90. According to investigators, 67-year-old Patrick [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/churchville-man-charged-in-fatal-crash-on-i-90/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/churchville-man-charged-in-fatal-crash-on-i-90/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans, local businesses get ready for Sabres' playoff return]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Playoff excitement is building in Buffalo for fans of the blue and gold. Many are hoping to get their hands on playoff tickets, while bars and restaurants say they will be open for business. 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"And that is the worst weather that you can [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pothole-season-shifts-into-gear-in-wny/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pothole-season-shifts-into-gear-in-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major car crash near Elmwood Avenue in Town of Tonawanda]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- WIVB News 4 is working to learn more about a major car crash that took place near Elmwood Avenue in the Town of Tonawanda on Friday afternoon. 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Officials allege [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-facing-covid-fraud-charges/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-facing-covid-fraud-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schiller Park residents react to two shootings in 24 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The neighborhood of Schiller Park is reeling after a second man was shot this week in yet another act of violence that has the community concerned and speaking out, including a woman whose home was the scene of the latest crime. "He had said he was gonna kill my friend," Asiah [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/schiller-park-residents-react-to-two-shootings-in-24-hours/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/schiller-park-residents-react-to-two-shootings-in-24-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews respond to fire at Southwest Materials building]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Crews responded to a large fire in Eden that broke out Friday afternoon at the Southwest Materials building. The incident took place at 7341 Southwestern Blvd. near Townline Road and Route 20. Heavy smoke was coming from the building, which was visible from Exit 57A on the I-190. Fire personnel said [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-respond-to-fire-at-southwest-materials-building/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-respond-to-fire-at-southwest-materials-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo musician Brendan Orr preps for fourth annual 'Concert for Jenn' benefiting respite and recovery center]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Brendan Orr's is marking the fourth "Concert for Jenn" on April 24, honoring the life of his sister, Jennifer. Once again, the concert will be benefiting Recovery Options Made Easy's Kirsten Vincent Respite and Recovery Center on Buffalo's East Side. Proceeds from ticket sales, basket raffles, and a 50/50 will go [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-musician-brendan-orr-preps-for-fourth-annual-concert-for-jenn-benefiting-respite-and-recovery-center/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-musician-brendan-orr-preps-for-fourth-annual-concert-for-jenn-benefiting-respite-and-recovery-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres forward Alex Tuch nominated for NHL award]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For the fourth time in a row, Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch has been nominated for a prestigious NHL award that honors leadership efforts throughout the community, the Sabres announced Friday. An NHL athlete is selected from each of the league's 32 clubs for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, presented to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-forward-alex-tuch-nominated-for-nhl-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-forward-alex-tuch-nominated-for-nhl-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres forward Alex Tuch nominated for Clancy Trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Sabres forward Alex Tuch has been nominated for a prestigious NHL award that honors leadership efforts throughout the community for the fourth year in a row, the team announced Friday. 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Here's how to grab them.]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Beginning Monday, hockey fans will be able to grab tickets to see the Buffalo Sabres take the ice for the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Single-game tickets will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. April 13, the Sabres announced Friday. Officials warned ticket inventory will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-stanley-cup-playoff-tickets-go-on-sale-next-week-heres-how-to-grab-them/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-stanley-cup-playoff-tickets-go-on-sale-next-week-heres-how-to-grab-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres playoff tickets go on sale next week. Here's how to grab them.]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Single-game tickets for Sabres home playoff games will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Monday, the team announced. Ticket inventory will be very limited and fans are encouraged make their purchase as soon as possible once the sale begins, as tickets are expected to sell out fast. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-playoff-tickets-go-on-sale-next-week-heres-how-to-grab-them/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-playoff-tickets-go-on-sale-next-week-heres-how-to-grab-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unbeaten Buffalo eXtreme basketball team back in ABA championship semifinals]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Pumping his fist to the beat of a "Let's go Buffalo" chant while cutting down the net in his team's home gym, coach Ryan Gallo enjoyed the view from atop the East region after bringing the unbeaten Buffalo eXtreme basketball team back to the ABA championship semifinals. "I'm really enjoying coaching [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/unbeaten-buffalo-extreme-basketball-team-back-in-aba-championship-semifinals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/unbeaten-buffalo-extreme-basketball-team-back-in-aba-championship-semifinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating shooting near Crossman Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Officers responded to a shooting call in the first block of Crossman Avenue Thursday night, Buffalo Police said Friday. Shortly before 9 p.m., officers located a 39-year-old male shot in the upper thigh on the scene. Authorities said he was transported to ECMC via AMR. Police ask anyone with additional information [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-investigating-shooting-near-crossman-avenue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-investigating-shooting-near-crossman-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating shooting at Crossman Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Officers responded to a shooting call in the first block of Crossman Avenue Thursday night, Buffalo Police said Friday. Shortly before 9 p.m., officers located a 39-year-old male shot in the upper thigh on the scene. Authorities said he was transported to ECMC via AMR. Police said there is currently no [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-investigating-shooting-at-crossman-avenue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-investigating-shooting-at-crossman-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis II's grand moon finale is almost here with a Pacific splashdown to cap NASA's lunar comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON (AP) &mdash; Their dramatic grand finale fast approaching, Artemis II&rsquo;s astronauts aimed for a splashdown in the Pacific on Friday to close out humanity&rsquo;s first voyage to the moon in more than half a century. The tension in Mission Control mounted as the miles melted away between the four returning astronauts and Earth. All [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/artemis-iis-grand-moon-finale-is-almost-here-with-a-pacific-splashdown-to-cap-nasas-lunar-comeback/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/artemis-iis-grand-moon-finale-is-almost-here-with-a-pacific-splashdown-to-cap-nasas-lunar-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jefferson Avenue streetscape plan receives funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Jefferson Avenue community in Buffalo is getting a boost in funding. The Jefferson Avenue streetscape project will receive $500,000 in funding, leaders announced Thursday. Lawmakers say the funding will help enhance pedestrian safety, improve public spaces, and boost economic development. "For too long, the East Side of Buffalo was denied [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jefferson-avenue-streetscape-plan-receives-funding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jefferson-avenue-streetscape-plan-receives-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halton-Pope looks to replace Peoples-Stokes in state assembly]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Common Council member and majority leader Leah Halton-Pope has officially thrown her hat in the ring to represent the 141st state assembly district.&ldquo;I have submitted my letter of interest and I've already contacted those on the committee of vacancies to express my interest,&rdquo; said Halton-Pope.Crystal Peoples-Stokes, who has represented [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/halton-pope-looks-to-replace-peoples-stokes-in-state-assembly/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/halton-pope-looks-to-replace-peoples-stokes-in-state-assembly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Common Council to hold budget meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Common Council will hold a special meeting on April 15 to receive the mayor's proposed 2026-27 budget. The meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. at Buffalo City Hall, but no action is expected that day. After receiving the budget, the public comment period will begin -- which will run [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-common-council-to-hold-budget-meeting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-common-council-to-hold-budget-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colten Ellis makes 37 saves in shutout win for surging Sabres]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Rookie goaltender Colten Ellis made 37 saves for his first career shutout as the Sabres trounced the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-0 on Thursday night at KeyBank Center to remain atop the Atlantic Division standings. Josh Doan had two goals and an assist in the third period after Peyton Krebs gave Buffalo [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/colten-ellis-makes-37-saves-in-shutout-win-for-surging-sabres/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/colten-ellis-makes-37-saves-in-shutout-win-for-surging-sabres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colten Ellis makes 36 saves in shutout win for surging Sabres]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Rookie goaltender Colten Ellis made 36 saves for his first career shutout as the Sabres trounced the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-0 on Thursday night at KeyBank Center to remain atop the Atlantic Division standings. Josh Doan had two goals and an assist in the third period after Peyton Krebs gave Buffalo [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/colten-ellis-makes-36-saves-in-shutout-win-for-surging-sabres/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/colten-ellis-makes-36-saves-in-shutout-win-for-surging-sabres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres goalie Alex Lyon could miss start of playoffs with strained lower body muscle]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) &mdash; Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon could miss the start of the playoffs due to a strained lower-body muscle. Coach Lindy Ruff provided the update on Thursday, a day after Lyon was hurt during the team's pre-game skate ahead of&nbsp;Buffalo's 5-3 win at the New York Rangers. Ruff said the initial prognosis [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-goalie-alex-lyon-could-miss-start-of-playoffs-with-strained-lower-body-muscle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-goalie-alex-lyon-could-miss-start-of-playoffs-with-strained-lower-body-muscle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chautauqua Lake organizations react to DEC wetlands ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Chautauqua Lake organizations are reacting to a state judge's decision to declare the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's wetland regulations that went into effect Jan. 1, 2025 to be null and void. State of New York Supreme Court Judge Richard M. Platkin released the 41-page decision, order and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chautauqua-lake-organizations-react-to-dec-wetlands-ruling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chautauqua-lake-organizations-react-to-dec-wetlands-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Erie County District Attorney eyeing Tonawanda supervisor job]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Former Erie County District Attorney John Flynn confirmed to WIVB News 4 that he is interested in becoming the next supervisor in his hometown of the Town of Tonawanda. Current supervisor Joe Emminger joined News 4 on Wednesday to talk about his decision to retire from his post next month. When [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-erie-county-district-attorney-eyeing-tonawanda-supervisor-job/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-erie-county-district-attorney-eyeing-tonawanda-supervisor-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California man sentenced in drug conspiracy after traveling to WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A California man was sentenced to serve 126 months in prison for his involvement in a narcotics conspiracy, the U.S. District Attorney's Office said Thursday. Officials said 43-year-old La D. Huynh provided methamphetamine, heroin/fentanyl, cocaine, and marijuana to several others involved in the conspiracy, including Jun Martinez of Jamestown. Officials said [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/california-man-sentenced-in-drug-conspiracy-after-traveling-to-wny/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/california-man-sentenced-in-drug-conspiracy-after-traveling-to-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City leaders, community reacts to shooting at park during basketball game in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The neighborhood around Schiller Park is reeling after a man was shot and killed during a basketball game on Wednesday night. "Our community, like, there's kids out here," explained Cristopher Rodriguez, a local who grew up in the neighborhood. "It's gotta be safer." Buffalo Police were called to Sprenger Avenue, a residential [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/city-leaders-community-reacts-to-shooting-at-park-during-basketball-game-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/city-leaders-community-reacts-to-shooting-at-park-during-basketball-game-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$29M project to renew Buffalo's 100-year-old sewage pipes begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- City leaders broke ground on a new project Thursday that's costing nearly $30 million to help reduce sewer overflows throughout Buffalo and replace the city&rsquo;s 100-year-old pipes. &ldquo;The infrastructure for this vibrant neighborhood on Buffalo&rsquo;s west side will be transformed,&rdquo; said Rosaleen Nogle, principal sanitary engineer with the Buffalo Sewer Authority.Leaders [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/29m-project-to-renew-buffalos-100-year-old-sewage-pipes-begins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/29m-project-to-renew-buffalos-100-year-old-sewage-pipes-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire on Sherman Street ruled arson]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A fire early Thursday morning on Sherman Street in Buffalo has been ruled as arson. Crews responded to the vacant home at 467 Sherman around 1:30 a.m. Thursday. The fire started on the first floor and spread to the second floor. There were no injuries. The cost placed on damages was [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fire-on-sherman-street-ruled-arson/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fire-on-sherman-street-ruled-arson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawyers for Tops shooter will be allowed to see identifiable information about potential jurors]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Lawyers representing racist Tops mass shooter Payton Gendron will be allowed to see "personally identifiable information" about potential jurors for Gendron's federal trial later this year, a federal judge has ruled. U.S. District judge Lawrence Vilardo issued the ruling after Gendron's attorneys and defense statistical expert Jeffrey Martin put in the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lawyers-for-tops-shooter-will-be-allowed-to-see-identifiable-information-about-potential-jurors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lawyers-for-tops-shooter-will-be-allowed-to-see-identifiable-information-about-potential-jurors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barry Manilow postpones 2026 concert set in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Barry Manilow's 2026 arena tour at KeyBank Center has been postponed due to doctor's orders, a spokesperson confirmed Thursday morning. The award-winning artist was previously set to perform at the arena on April 22. The announcement comes after Manilow announced he had been diagnosed with stage-one lung cancer in December. Manilow [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/barry-manilow-postpones-2026-concert-set-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/barry-manilow-postpones-2026-concert-set-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winning Take 5 ticket sold at Depew Tops]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A winning Take 5 ticket was sold in Depew on Wednesday, worth a total of $18,339. The ticket was sold at Tops on Transit Road. The Take 5 lottery is drawn twice every day at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. For more details on winning lottery numbers, click here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/winning-take-5-ticket-sold-at-depew-tops/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/winning-take-5-ticket-sold-at-depew-tops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Bogus Toll Bill Report' part of Senate's budget proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBANY, N.Y. (WIVB) - As New York state lawmakers work toward finalizing the state budget, an issue that has quietly burdened drivers for years &mdash; and that months of Call 4 Action reporting helped bring to light &mdash; is now part of budget negotiations: License Plate Fraud and the growing number of bogus toll bills [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bogus-toll-bill-report-part-of-senates-budget-proposal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bogus-toll-bill-report-part-of-senates-budget-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50-year-old facing DWI, Leandra's Law charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 50-year-old man is facing charges of driving while intoxicated and Leandra's Law following a crash in Newfane on Wednesday that allegedly resulted in a 13-year-old being ejected from the vehicle, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office said. The incident took place around 6:15 p.m., officials said. Officials said a 2018 Dodge [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/50-year-old-facing-dwi-leandras-law-charges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/50-year-old-facing-dwi-leandras-law-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres rally for win at MSG, edge in front of close division race]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y (WIVB) &mdash; Alex Tuch and Jason Zucker scored goals 83 seconds apart and the Sabres came back to beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden, pulling ahead in the tightly-contested race for the Atlantic Division title and one of the top seeds in the Eastern Conference playoffs. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-rally-for-win-at-msg-edge-in-front-of-close-division-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-rally-for-win-at-msg-edge-in-front-of-close-division-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Man shot, killed near Schiller Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man was shot and killed Wednesday night near Schiller Park, Buffalo Police said. Officers responded to a shooting call near Schiller Park around 8:30 p.m., officials said. Police found a man lying in the street on Sprenger Avenue who was bleeding from the head; he was pronounced dead at the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-man-shot-killed-near-schiller-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-man-shot-killed-near-schiller-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Station 12 timeline reaches major milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Developers hit a major milestone on Wednesday in the construction of the long-awaited Station 12 in Amherst. The final steel beam was installed in a topping off ceremony for the open-air retail market, located at 3097 Sheridan Dr. near Niagara Falls Boulevard. WS Development says the 55 to 60 tenants will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/station-12-timeline-reaches-major-milestone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/station-12-timeline-reaches-major-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golisano Institute prepares to build home for innovation in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- In 1971, Tom Golisano had $3,000 and an idea -- to start his company Paychex. Decades later, the billionaire from Rochester is inspiring others to find their passion and start in the business industry. "Tom was all about training, and he is all about treating his people very fairly but expecting [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/golisano-institute-prepares-to-build-home-for-innovation-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/golisano-institute-prepares-to-build-home-for-innovation-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golisano Institute prepares to build business innovation in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- In 1971, Tom Golisano had $3,000 and an idea -- to start his company Paychex. Decades later, the billionaire from Rochester is inspiring others to find their passion and start in the business industry. "Tom was all about training, and he is all about treating his people very fairly but expecting [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/golisano-institute-prepares-to-build-business-innovation-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/golisano-institute-prepares-to-build-business-innovation-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mace calls for Bondi to testify in Epstein files probe or be held in contempt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) on Wednesday echoed Democratic calls to hold former Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt if she failed to comply with a subpoena to testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee about the Jeffrey Epstein files.&nbsp;&nbsp; The Justice Department told House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) 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[...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-supervisor-joe-emminger-stepping-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-supervisor-joe-emminger-stepping-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘There are better places for it’: Residents concerned over Hamburg solar project]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Hamburg residents are expressing concerns after learning about a new solar farm project planned for their community. 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/white-house-demands-iran-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-after-iranian-state-media-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US, Israel and Iran agree to ceasefire though some attacks continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was unclear Wednesday when&nbsp;the deal&nbsp;would start, what it included and whether it could lead to a durable peace as the sides presented vastly different visions of the terms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-israel-and-iran-agree-to-ceasefire-though-some-attacks-continue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-israel-and-iran-agree-to-ceasefire-though-some-attacks-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US, Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire but much remains unclear]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was unclear Wednesday when&nbsp;the deal&nbsp;would start, what it included and whether it could lead to a durable peace as the sides presented vastly different visions of the terms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-israel-and-iran-agree-to-a-2-week-ceasefire-but-much-remains-unclear/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-israel-and-iran-agree-to-a-2-week-ceasefire-but-much-remains-unclear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US, Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire but details unclear]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was unclear Wednesday when&nbsp;the deal&nbsp;would start, what it included and whether it could lead to a durable peace as the sides presented vastly different visions of the terms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-israel-and-iran-agree-to-a-2-week-ceasefire-but-details-unclear/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-israel-and-iran-agree-to-a-2-week-ceasefire-but-details-unclear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some attacks continue, much remains unclear after US, Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was unclear Wednesday when&nbsp;the deal&nbsp;would start, what it included and whether it could lead to a durable peace as the sides presented vastly different visions of the terms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/some-attacks-continue-much-remains-unclear-after-us-israel-and-iran-agree-to-a-2-week-ceasefire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/some-attacks-continue-much-remains-unclear-after-us-israel-and-iran-agree-to-a-2-week-ceasefire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Pentagon briefing on Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was unclear Wednesday when&nbsp;the deal&nbsp;would start, what it included and whether it could lead to a durable peace as the sides presented vastly different visions of the terms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-pentagon-briefing-on-iran/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-pentagon-briefing-on-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon: Iranian state media]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was unclear Wednesday when&nbsp;the deal&nbsp;would start, what it included and whether it could lead to a durable peace as the sides presented vastly different visions of the terms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/iran-closes-the-strait-of-hormuz-in-response-to-israeli-attacks-on-lebanon-iranian-state-media/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/iran-closes-the-strait-of-hormuz-in-response-to-israeli-attacks-on-lebanon-iranian-state-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire framework, closes Strait of Hormuz again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iranian state media previously reported the Strait of Hormuz had been closed in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/iran-accuses-us-of-violating-ceasefire-framework-closes-strait-of-hormuz-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/iran-accuses-us-of-violating-ceasefire-framework-closes-strait-of-hormuz-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ceasefire threatened as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, Israel expands Lebanon strikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A ceasefire deal to pause&nbsp;the war in Iran&nbsp;appeared to hang by a thread Wednesday after the Islamic Republic closed the&nbsp;Strait of Hormuz&nbsp;again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon. 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"Anything that the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/case-of-12-year-old-killed-by-stray-bullet-7-years-ago-remains-unsolved/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/case-of-12-year-old-killed-by-stray-bullet-7-years-ago-remains-unsolved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US, Israel and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump seizes diplomatic offramp]]></title><description><![CDATA[TEHRAN, Iran (AP) &mdash; U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran late Tuesday, swerving to deescalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he set for Tehran to capitulate or face a major escalation. 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Peoples-Stokes became the majority leader of the New York [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crystal-peoples-stokes-will-not-seek-reelection-sources-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crystal-peoples-stokes-will-not-seek-reelection-sources-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crystal Peoples-Stokes will not seek re-election, sources say]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes will not be seeking re-election in November, multiple sources confirmed with WIVB News 4 on Tuesday. Since 2003, Peoples-Stokes has represented Buffalo's 141st Assembly District, covering most of the city's east side and parts of North Buffalo. 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(WIVB) -- Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes said Wednesday she will not be seeking re-election in November as she shifts her focus to addressing health concerns and spending more time with family. &ldquo;My grandson wasn&rsquo;t even born yet when I was in office, now he has a daughter,&rdquo; Peoples-Stokes said. &ldquo;I just really [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crystal-peoples-stokes-says-she-will-not-run-for-re-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crystal-peoples-stokes-says-she-will-not-run-for-re-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump seizes diplomatic offramp instead of escalation]]></title><description><![CDATA[TEHRAN, Iran (AP) &mdash; U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran late Tuesday, swerving to deescalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he set for Tehran to capitulate or else a &ldquo;whole civilization will die.&rdquo; Trump said he was holding off on his threatened [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-and-iran-agree-to-2-week-ceasefire-as-trump-seizes-diplomatic-offramp-instead-of-escalation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-and-iran-agree-to-2-week-ceasefire-as-trump-seizes-diplomatic-offramp-instead-of-escalation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump pulls back on his Iran threats for 2 weeks, subject to Iran agreeing to ceasefire]]></title><description><![CDATA[TEHRAN, Iran (AP) &mdash; U.S. President Donald Trump said late Tuesday he&rsquo;s pulling back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran, swerving to deescalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he set for Tehran to capitulate or else a &ldquo;whole civilization will die tonight.&rdquo; Trump said he was holding off [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-pulls-back-on-his-iran-threats-for-2-weeks-subject-to-iran-agreeing-to-ceasefire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-pulls-back-on-his-iran-threats-for-2-weeks-subject-to-iran-agreeing-to-ceasefire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local mechanic spreads kindness, one box of Girl Scout cookies at a time]]></title><description><![CDATA[KENMORE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One local mechanic is helping spread kindness, one box of Girl Scout cookies at a time. Dan Deveso's Auto Shop on Military Road in Kenmore, 2480 Autos, has been helping the community put their car troubles in the rearview mirror since 2007. "Everyone's always supported us since we've been here, so [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-mechanic-spreads-kindness-one-box-of-girl-scout-cookies-at-a-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-mechanic-spreads-kindness-one-box-of-girl-scout-cookies-at-a-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenmore mechanic spreads kindness, one box of Girl Scout cookies at a time]]></title><description><![CDATA[KENMORE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One local mechanic is helping spread kindness, one box of Girl Scout cookies at a time. 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Trump also said Iran has proposed a &ldquo;workable&rdquo; 10-point peace plan that could [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-pulls-back-on-his-iran-threats-for-two-weeks-subject-to-iran-agreeing-to-ceasefire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-pulls-back-on-his-iran-threats-for-two-weeks-subject-to-iran-agreeing-to-ceasefire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elma water main break leaves thousands of residents without water]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Town of Elma is currently under a state of emergency as crews work to repair a water main break, authorities said Tuesday. Officials said crews are working to fix a water line that broke around 10 a.m. Tuesday, leaving nearly 11,000 residents without water. Residents who still have water service [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/elma-water-main-break-leaves-thousands-of-residents-without-water/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/elma-water-main-break-leaves-thousands-of-residents-without-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews respond to Elma water main break]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Residents in the Town of Elma are without water service while crews respond to a water main break, the town said Tuesday afternoon. The town said crews are working to locate and repair the break to restore water services. Officials ask residents who still have water service to limit their water [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-respond-to-elma-water-main-break/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-respond-to-elma-water-main-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tops customers can use SNAP benefits through DoorDash]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) &mdash; Tops Friendly Markets began a new partnership with DoorDash that allows customers to pay with public assistance benefits. Tops customers receiving SNAP/EBT can now use their benefits to purchase eligible grocery items and have them delivered through the app. The expansion is part of the store's initiative to improve convenience and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tops-customers-can-use-snap-benefits-through-doordash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tops-customers-can-use-snap-benefits-through-doordash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Seneca Councilmember resigns amid ethics violation concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A West Seneca Town Councilmember has resigned amid concerns he shared confidential town business in text messages to a third party. Jeffrey Piekarec was elected as a West Seneca councilmember in 2019. He was re-elected in 2023. Piekarec served the town for nearly seven years. "I wasn't shocked," said Tina [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/west-seneca-councilmember-resigns-amid-ethics-violation-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/west-seneca-councilmember-resigns-amid-ethics-violation-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[69-year-old man killed in crash in Grand Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A 69-year-old man was killed in a crash on Grand Island Boulevard last Friday, according to the Erie County Sheriff's Office. Police responded to the area around 6 a.m. Friday morning, where the man was attempting to make a left turn into the Tops parking lot, and was hit by another [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/69-year-old-man-killed-in-crash-in-grand-island/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/69-year-old-man-killed-in-crash-in-grand-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of America to close Elma office in June]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Bank of America will close its Elma office in June in a move that will affect more than 150 employees, according to documents filed with the New York State Department of Labor. The bank's operations center, which has been at 611 Jamison Road in Elma for six years, will shut down [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bank-of-america-to-close-elma-office-in-june/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bank-of-america-to-close-elma-office-in-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills star to hold football camp in Binghamton]]></title><description><![CDATA[BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) &ndash; Buffalo Bills star running back James Cook will host a football camp in Binghamton this summer. The camp will take place at Alumni Stadium at East Middle School and is being organized by FlexWork Sports Management. Camp activities include interactive sessions, skill stations and opportunities to interact with Cook. Campers will be [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-star-to-hold-football-camp-in-binghamton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-star-to-hold-football-camp-in-binghamton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYSP: Suspect pulls out knife during road rage fight in Batavia]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) &mdash; A man has been arrested and charged following a road rage incident on I-90 in the Town of Batavia. According to the New York State Police, Buffalo troopers responded to the area at 7:43 a.m. for the incident. Troopers said 47-year-old Jason S. Wendt of Calcium was driving a 2022 Ford [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nysp-suspect-pulls-out-knife-during-road-rage-fight-in-batavia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nysp-suspect-pulls-out-knife-during-road-rage-fight-in-batavia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County Legislature: Seneca-Babcock falsely claimed tax status]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Seneca-Babcock Community Association, which abruptly shut down some programs last month and had its CEO plan to resign, allegedly falsely claimed that the organization maintained its tax-exempt status with the IRS. The alleged findings were disclosed by the Department of Social Services to members of the Erie County Legislature during [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-legislature-seneca-babcock-falsely-claimed-tax-status/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-legislature-seneca-babcock-falsely-claimed-tax-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21-year-old shot and killed on Walden Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A 21-year-old was shot and killed on Walden Avenue in Buffalo on Monday night, according to police. Police responded to the 200 block of Walden, near Wasmuth Avenue and Roetzer Street, just after 9:30 p.m. Monday. The victim, a male, was transported to ECMC, where he died. The identity of the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/21-year-old-shot-and-killed-on-walden-avenue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/21-year-old-shot-and-killed-on-walden-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michigan muscles its way to program's 2nd national title, beating stubborn UConn 69-63]]></title><description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS (AP) &mdash; High-scoring Michigan had to get down and dirty to dig out the national title Monday, making only two 3-pointers all night but still muscling its way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn. Elliot Cadeau led the Wolverines with 19 points, including the team&rsquo;s first 3, which came 7:04 into the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/michigan-muscles-its-way-to-programs-2nd-national-title-beating-stubborn-uconn-69-63/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/michigan-muscles-its-way-to-programs-2nd-national-title-beating-stubborn-uconn-69-63/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local space experts react to Artemis II mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Artemis II broke the record set by Apollo 13 in 1980 by traveling farther than any other human in history on Monday. Local space experts are speaking out about the significance of the mission and just how important it is. "It's kind of like a 15-year playoff drought. This is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-space-experts-react-to-artemis-ii-mission/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-space-experts-react-to-artemis-ii-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres bottle up Lightning in high-stakes matchup]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; After getting introduced as a playoff team for the first time in 15 years at the downtown hockey arena, decorated by a wagon and light-up sign beaming "WE'RE BACK" out front, the Sabres displayed their mettle in a high-stakes game on home ice. Jason Zucker had the winning goal and an [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-bottle-up-lightning-in-high-stakes-matchup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-bottle-up-lightning-in-high-stakes-matchup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis II breaks Apollo 13’s distance record with daring moon flyby that included a solar eclipse]]></title><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON (AP) &mdash; Emerging from behind the moon, the Artemis II astronauts pointed their capsule toward home Monday night after beholding views of the lunar far side never before witnessed and setting a new distance record for humanity. The seven-hour flyby was the highlight of NASA&rsquo;s first return to the moon since the Apollo era [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/artemis-ii-breaks-apollo-13s-distance-record-with-daring-moon-flyby-that-included-a-solar-eclipse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/artemis-ii-breaks-apollo-13s-distance-record-with-daring-moon-flyby-that-included-a-solar-eclipse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis II sails through trip around the moon after surpassing Apollo 13’s distance record]]></title><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON (AP) &mdash; With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts sailed into their lunar flyby Monday, taking in magnificent views of the far side never before witnessed while setting a new distance record for humanity. The six-hour flyby is the highlight of NASA&rsquo;s first return to the moon since the Apollo [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/artemis-ii-sails-through-trip-around-the-moon-after-surpassing-apollo-13s-distance-record/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/artemis-ii-sails-through-trip-around-the-moon-after-surpassing-apollo-13s-distance-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo celebrates Dyngus Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The city of Buffalo was a sea of red on Monday as it celebrated Dyngus Day. The 20th year of the Dyngus Day parade took place in the Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood. The holiday, rooted in Polish culture, marks the end of Lent. Here in Buffalo, it's become something much larger -- a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-celebrates-dyngus-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-celebrates-dyngus-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamaican restaurant coming to Allentown]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new Jamaican restaurant in Allentown will officially open its doors later this month with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. Chef BigWayne Jamaican Cuisine will have its grand opening on Thursday, April 23. The restaurant at 242 Allen St. is locally owned and family operated by Brianna Burt and Chef [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jamaican-restaurant-coming-to-allentown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jamaican-restaurant-coming-to-allentown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis II kicks off trip around the moon after surpassing Apollo 13’s distance record]]></title><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON (AP) &mdash; With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts kicked off their lunar flyby Monday, taking in magnificent views of the far side never before witnessed while setting a new distance record for humanity. The six-hour flyby is the highlight of NASA&rsquo;s first return to the moon since the Apollo [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/artemis-ii-kicks-off-trip-around-the-moon-after-surpassing-apollo-13s-distance-record/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/artemis-ii-kicks-off-trip-around-the-moon-after-surpassing-apollo-13s-distance-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power Authority shares update on ice boom removal]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A sign of spring in Western New York is the removal of the ice boom on Lake Erie, and work is underway to start the process. The Lake Erie Niagara River ice boom prevents large chunks of ice from flowing into the Niagara River and potentially causing issues for the surrounding [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/power-authority-shares-update-on-ice-boom-removal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/power-authority-shares-update-on-ice-boom-removal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World champion magician to perform at science museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A world champion magician held a special dress rehearsal at the Buffalo Museum of Science on Monday ahead of a week of performances in Buffalo. Jason Latimer is the man behind a show that has been described as a mind-bending fusion of science and illusion. His show focuses on "tricks" that [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/world-champion-magician-to-perform-at-science-museum/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/world-champion-magician-to-perform-at-science-museum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman airlifted after rollover accident in Bergen]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A woman was airlifted following a rollover accident in Bergen on Monday afternoon, according to New York State Police. The crash happened around 1 p.m. on Townline Road. The driver, a woman in her early 20s, is believed to have had a medical issue that caused her to go off the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/woman-airlifted-after-rollover-accident-in-bergen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/woman-airlifted-after-rollover-accident-in-bergen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third trial begins Monday for suspect in 1993 Tonawanda murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Brian Scott Lorenzo, one of the supects in the of killing a young mother in Tonawanda more than three decades ago, is set to go on trial in the crime for a third time. Deborah Meindl was 33 years old when she was stabbed and strangled at her Franklin Street home [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/third-trial-begins-monday-for-suspect-in-1993-tonawanda-murder/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/third-trial-begins-monday-for-suspect-in-1993-tonawanda-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Atlanta, Louisville police chief to be Buffalo's first female police commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A former Atlanta and Louisville police chief is set to become Buffalo's first-ever female police commissioner, mayor Sean Ryan said Monday. Erika Shields on Monday was named Buffalo's permanent police commissioner beginning in May. Shields is a former chief in Atlanta from 2016 to 2020 and then in Louisville from 2021 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-atlanta-louisville-police-chief-to-be-buffalos-first-female-police-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-atlanta-louisville-police-chief-to-be-buffalos-first-female-police-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews respond to fire on Robin Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Crews responded to a residential fire on the 200 block of Robin Road in Amherst on Sunday night, officials said. Fire chief Daric Will said that crews arrived around 8 p.m. for a basement fire. "All occupants were out when we got on location, one was evaluated and transported to ECMC [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-respond-to-fire-on-robin-road/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-respond-to-fire-on-robin-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump issues an expletive-filled threat against Iran as details of US aviator's rescue emerge]]></title><description><![CDATA[TEHRAN, Iran (AP) &mdash; U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday made expletive-filled threats against Iran and its infrastructure if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline, after American forces rescued a wounded aviator whose Iran-downed plane fell behind enemy lines. A defiant Iran struck infrastructure targets in neighboring Gulf Arab countries [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-issues-an-expletive-filled-threat-against-iran-as-details-of-us-aviators-rescue-emerge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-issues-an-expletive-filled-threat-against-iran-as-details-of-us-aviators-rescue-emerge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Sabres announce playoff plans for fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The drought is officially over, and playoff hockey will be played once again in Buffalo. The Sabres announced their plans for the upcoming postseason after clinching the playoffs on Saturday. For every home playoff game, the team will host a "Sabrehood Block Party" outside the KeyBank Center featuring live music, food, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-sabres-announce-playoff-plans-for-fans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-sabres-announce-playoff-plans-for-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Easter brunch at Buffalo RiverWorks]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo's largest Easter brunch returned on Sunday as families went to Buffalo RiverWorks to celebrate the holiday. The buffet ran from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and welcomed Western New Yorkers of all ages. "Every Easter, we know it's a good day for people to get together with their families. So [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/easter-brunch-at-buffalo-riverworks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/easter-brunch-at-buffalo-riverworks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broadway Market prepares for renovations]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A popular Easter location is looking to the future, with construction set to start later this year on renovations at the historic Broadway Market. Designs include a new layout for the center of the building, new vendor spaces, and turning the parking ramp into a place that can host events. In [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/broadway-market-prepares-for-renovations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/broadway-market-prepares-for-renovations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump issues a fiery, expletive-filled threat against Iran as details of US aviator's rescue emerge]]></title><description><![CDATA[TEHRAN, Iran (AP) &mdash; U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday made expletive-filled threats against Iran and its infrastructure if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline, after American forces rescued a wounded aviator whose Iran-downed plane fell behind enemy lines. A defiant Iran struck infrastructure targets in neighboring Gulf Arab countries [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-issues-a-fiery-expletive-filled-threat-against-iran-as-details-of-us-aviators-rescue-emerge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-issues-a-fiery-expletive-filled-threat-against-iran-as-details-of-us-aviators-rescue-emerge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women's basketball title]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX (AP) &mdash; It&rsquo;s mission accomplished for UCLA. Gabriela Jaquez, Lauren Betts and the rest of the UCLA seniors secured the first NCAA women's basketball national championship in school history &mdash; a goal that was set after losing in the first Final Four last season. Jaquez scored 21 points, Betts added 16 and UCLA routed [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ucla-storms-past-south-carolina-to-claim-its-1st-ncaa-womens-basketball-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ucla-storms-past-south-carolina-to-claim-its-1st-ncaa-womens-basketball-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rozy is looking for a forever home]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This weekend's Wake Up Wags featured Rozy, who is looking for a forever home. "Rozy's 8 years old, our amazing foster pulled her from the city of Buffalo animal shelter," said Julie Starr with Buddy's Second Chance Rescue. "Because of her age, obviously, a shelter is no place for any dog [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rozy-is-looking-for-a-forever-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rozy-is-looking-for-a-forever-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump issues fiery new threat against Iran as details of US aviator's rescue emerge]]></title><description><![CDATA[TEHRAN, Iran (AP) &mdash; U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday made expletive-laden new threats to escalate strikes on Iran and its infrastructure if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz by his deadline, after American forces rescued an aviator whose Iran-downed plane fell behind enemy lines. A defiant Iran struck infrastructure targets in neighboring Gulf [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-issues-fiery-new-threat-against-iran-as-details-of-us-aviators-rescue-emerge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-issues-fiery-new-threat-against-iran-as-details-of-us-aviators-rescue-emerge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘90210’ star Tori Spelling, 4 kids hospitalized after crash: Reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crash remains under investigation, according to authorities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/90210-star-tori-spelling-4-kids-hospitalized-after-crash-reports/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/90210-star-tori-spelling-4-kids-hospitalized-after-crash-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass as Christians celebrate in Jerusalem, Gaza and Tehran]]></title><description><![CDATA[VATICAN CITY (AP) &mdash; Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call Sunday to lay down arms and seek peace to global conflicts through dialogue, but he departed from a tradition of listing the world's woes by name in the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the loggia of St. Peter&rsquo;s [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pope-leo-urges-peace-in-first-easter-mass-as-christians-celebrate-in-jerusalem-gaza-and-tehran/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pope-leo-urges-peace-in-first-easter-mass-as-christians-celebrate-in-jerusalem-gaza-and-tehran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Islanders fire coach Patrick Roy after losing 4 in a row, name Peter DeBoer his replacement]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; Patrick Roy was fired as coach of the New York Islanders on Sunday, another late-season change in the NHL that comes with the team in the middle of a spring tailspin that has put its playoff chances in jeopardy. First-year general manager Mathieu Darche announced the abrupt decision to part ways [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/islanders-fire-coach-patrick-roy-after-losing-4-in-a-row-name-peter-deboer-his-replacement/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/islanders-fire-coach-patrick-roy-after-losing-4-in-a-row-name-peter-deboer-his-replacement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercyhurst alumni hope to save men's D1 hockey program]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Mercyhurst University, a school well known by many in Western New York for its athletic programs, announced it plans to cut its Division I men's hockey program.&nbsp; The announcement sparked reactions from many, especially alumni, who say they're shocked and ready to push back to keep the program alive. &ldquo;It's such [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mercyhurst-alumni-hope-to-save-mens-d1-hockey-program/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mercyhurst-alumni-hope-to-save-mens-d1-hockey-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Bandits clinch playoff spot with 6th straight victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The three-peat champion Bandits are returning to the National Lacrosse League playoffs for the sixth consecutive season and 10th time in 15 years after beating the Vancouver Warriors 15-5 on Saturday night at KeyBank Center to extend their winning streak to six games. Josh Byrne sored four goals with six assists [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-bandits-clinch-playoff-spot-with-6th-straight-victory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-bandits-clinch-playoff-spot-with-6th-straight-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres slip to third in division with consecutive road losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; Aliaksei Protas had a goal and assist in his return from injury and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 on Saturday night. Rasmus Dahlin had a goal and assist, and Beck Malenstyn also scored for the Sabres, who clinched a playoff berth&nbsp;for the first time in 14 seasons to end [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-slip-to-third-in-division-with-consecutive-road-losses/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-slip-to-third-in-division-with-consecutive-road-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community honors life of WWII veteran]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Community members in North Tonawanda remembered the life of World War II veteran and local icon William Gosch, honoring his legacy and impact in Western New York. Gosch died last week at the age of 102. Better known as Bill Gosch, community members said he was known and loved for his [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/community-honors-life-of-wwii-veteran/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/community-honors-life-of-wwii-veteran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locals flock to Lockport Easter market for springtime products]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Lockport farmers market hosted its Easter shopping event on Saturday, where dozens of local vendors showcased fresh springtime products. Bread, balsamics and locally made wine were a few of the highlights at the market. Leaders with the market said the event's focus was to celebrate Easter and continue to build [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/locals-flock-to-lockport-easter-market-for-springtime-products/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 02:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/locals-flock-to-lockport-easter-market-for-springtime-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aquarium of Niagara hosts Seaster event]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Aquarium of Niagara offered a unique way for families to celebrate Easter on Saturday, hosting its Seaster event. Families enjoyed a sea-themed Easter egg hunt while meeting several locally rescued rabbits and taking part in bunny-hop dance lessons. Organizers shared how the event provides an opportunity to educate and entertain [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/aquarium-of-niagara-hosts-seaster-event/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/aquarium-of-niagara-hosts-seaster-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[30 prospects in 30 days: Oklahoma linebacker Kendal Daniels]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Versatility is the name of the game for University of Oklahoma linebacker Kendal Daniels. Daniels played safety during his first couple of college seasons but eventually switched to linebacker. Last year at Oklahoma he played the cheetah role, which is a hybrid linebacker-safety. "Being able to learn multiple positions -- the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/30-prospects-in-30-days-oklahoma-linebacker-kendal-daniels/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/30-prospects-in-30-days-oklahoma-linebacker-kendal-daniels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres qualify for Stanley Cup playoffs for first time in 15 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The ice has broken, and the drought is over. The Sabres will appear in the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 2011, ending the longest postseason absence in NHL history after more than a decade of discontent in a Western New York region once described as "hockey heaven." Buffalo [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-qualify-for-stanley-cup-playoffs-for-first-time-in-15-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-qualify-for-stanley-cup-playoffs-for-first-time-in-15-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police locate 90-year-old Buffalo woman reported missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Authorities located a 90-year-old woman from Buffalo Saturday night after she was reported missing earlier in the day. Officials asked for the public's help in locating Olivia Starks Saturday morning. Buffalo Police announced Starks had been found in a Facebook post Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-locate-90-year-old-buffalo-woman-reported-missing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-locate-90-year-old-buffalo-woman-reported-missing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[90-year-old Buffalo woman missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Authorities are asking for the public's assistance after a 90-year-old woman from Buffalo was reported missing Saturday. 90-year-old Olivia Starks was reported missing early Saturday morning and may be in need of medical attention. She is 5-foot-3, weighs around 100 pounds, has a black and gray wig, brown eyes and is possibly [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/90-year-old-buffalo-woman-missing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/90-year-old-buffalo-woman-missing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch Buffalo Bandits vs. Vancouver Warriors lacrosse on The CW23]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A five-game winning streak has put the reigning National Lacrosse League champions in position to clinch a fifth consecutive playoff appearance Saturday night with a victory against the first-place Vancouver Warriors visiting Banditland. Here's how to watch, stream and listen. TelevisionThe 7 p.m. face-off will be broadcast in Western New [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-to-watch-buffalo-bandits-vs-vancouver-warriors-lacrosse-on-the-cw23/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-to-watch-buffalo-bandits-vs-vancouver-warriors-lacrosse-on-the-cw23/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Akron residents kayak over flooded field after heavy rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A grassy field off of Berghorn Road in Akron is totally flooded following a week of heavy rain and thunderstorms. "It's absolutely insane, everything over here is usually completely dry," said Annabelle Lewis, an Akron resident. "It looks like we walked into a lake." She said the overflow of water appears [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/akron-residents-kayak-over-flooded-field-after-heavy-rain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/akron-residents-kayak-over-flooded-field-after-heavy-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locals pack Broadway Market ahead of Easter weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Shoppers flocked to the Broadway Market heading into Easter weekend, taking part in a beloved tradition for many Western New Yorkers. The market is home to many Easter staples, including butter lambs, horseradish and pussy willows. It's a strong tradition in the family," said Donna Andruszko, who was shopping with her [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/locals-pack-broadway-market-ahead-of-easter-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/locals-pack-broadway-market-ahead-of-easter-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New findings in Chautauqua Co. officer-involved shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New York's top prosecutor said her office should not pursue charges against Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies who shot a man last year. In June 2025, police responded to a domestic incident in the Town of Mina. Upon arrival, officers said they encountered an armed man who ignored their commands. Authorities said [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-findings-in-chautauqua-co-officer-involved-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-findings-in-chautauqua-co-officer-involved-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USACE monitors high water levels at Mount Morris Dam]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After heavy rainfall this week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is keeping a close eye on elevated water levels at Mount Morris Dam in Livingston County. "It's all about balance and timing and making sure that we close the gates in time to make sure that levels are maintained [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/usace-monitors-high-water-levels-at-mount-morris-dam/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/usace-monitors-high-water-levels-at-mount-morris-dam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[30 prospects in 30 days: Miami's Akheem Mesidor]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An edge rusher from the University of Miami is projected to be a first-round pick in the NFL draft. His highlight reel should come with a warning for offensive linemen to see. Akheem Mesidor carved up offenses last season with 63 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks. Mesidor also [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/30-prospects-in-30-days-miamis-akheem-mesidor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/30-prospects-in-30-days-miamis-akheem-mesidor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holy Week continues at Our Lady of Victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The faithful marked what's considered the most solemn day in the Christian calendar, Good Friday. Plenty of people filled the pews at Our Lady of Victory Basilica in Lackawanna. Good Friday marks the day when Jesus Christ died while being crucified on the cross to rise again on the third day, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/holy-week-continues-at-our-lady-of-victory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/holy-week-continues-at-our-lady-of-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges dismissed against man accused of shooting 3 at hookah lounge in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; An Erie County judge dismissed charges this week against a man who was accused of shooting three other men at a hookah lounge in 2024. Caron Fleming was accused of shooting the men at Sahara Hookah Lounge on Hertel Avenue on Jan. 6, 2024. He had been charged with two counts [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/charges-dismissed-against-man-accused-of-shooting-3-at-hookah-lounge-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/charges-dismissed-against-man-accused-of-shooting-3-at-hookah-lounge-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16-year-old sentenced for shooting 15-year-old on Maple Ridge Avenue in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A 16-year-old was sentenced to 2-6 years of incarceration for shooting a 15-year-old on Maple Ridge Avenue in Buffalo in 2024, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Friday. The teen, who was 14 at the time, confronted a group around 1 a.m. on June 15, 2024 and shot one of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/16-year-old-sentenced-for-shooting-15-year-old-on-maple-ridge-avenue-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/16-year-old-sentenced-for-shooting-15-year-old-on-maple-ridge-avenue-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested for pulling gun at Bar-Bill in East Aurora]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A West Seneca man was arrested for allegedly pulling a gun during a tip dispute at Bar-Bill Tavern in East Aurora earlier this week, according to police. Police were called to the restaurant at around 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, where 40-year-old Scott Rutkowski is accused of pulling a gun after he got [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-arrested-for-pulling-gun-at-bar-bill-in-east-aurora/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-arrested-for-pulling-gun-at-bar-bill-in-east-aurora/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which grocery stores, restaurants will be open for Easter 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forgot something for Easter dinner or the egg hunt?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/which-grocery-stores-restaurants-will-be-open-for-easter-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/which-grocery-stores-restaurants-will-be-open-for-easter-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday Valley driving range opens Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With the weather finally beginning to warm up, Holiday Valley is shutting down the ski lifts and turning its focus to hitting the links. Officials at Holiday Valley announced that they are ending ski season on a high note and the driving range will be open daily starting on Friday, April [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/holiday-valley-driving-range-opens-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/holiday-valley-driving-range-opens-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New police chief in Jamestown]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Jamestown Police Department named Scott Forster as its new Chief of Police on Thursday. Forster has 16 years of experience as a Jamestown police officer and has risen up the ranks since joining the department in 2010. &ldquo;Chief Forster has demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and a deep commitment to the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-police-chief-in-jamestown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-police-chief-in-jamestown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playoff berth delayed by Sabres loss in Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Sabres will have to wait a little while longer to gain that coveted X beside their place in the standings. Buffalo's playoff clinching scenario was postponed by a 4-1 loss Thursday night in Ottawa. The next opportunity to end the longest postseason drought in NHL history comes Saturday when either [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/playoff-berth-delayed-by-sabres-loss-in-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/playoff-berth-delayed-by-sabres-loss-in-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Debate over Erie County youth deer hunting continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erie County is the only upstate county whose laws prohibit 12- and 13-year-olds&nbsp;from obtaining a license to hunt deer with a firearm. The county legislature has tried to change that, only to be vetoed by Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz -- but that too may now change. That was the topic [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/debate-over-erie-county-youth-deer-hunting-continues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/debate-over-erie-county-youth-deer-hunting-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[30 prospects in 30 days: UB linebacker Red Murdock]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For the first time in five years, UB had a player get invited to the scouting combine. It was linebacker Red Murdock, who had a very nice career for the Bulls. Now it's time for the next step -- getting ready for the NFL. And he's leaning on former teammates Joe [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/30-prospects-in-30-days-ub-linebacker-red-murdock/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/30-prospects-in-30-days-ub-linebacker-red-murdock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It just was a terrible way to die': Nurul Alam's attorney speaks out on autopsy findings and homicide manner of death]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New details are shining light on the final days of Nurul Alam's life, whose death has now been ruled a homicide. Alam was in custody at the Erie County Holding Center. On Feb. 19 at 5:25 p.m., he was released into the custody of border patrol agents. According to Alam's family's [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/it-just-was-a-terrible-way-to-die-nurul-alams-attorney-speaks-out-on-autopsy-findings-and-homicide-manner-of-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/it-just-was-a-terrible-way-to-die-nurul-alams-attorney-speaks-out-on-autopsy-findings-and-homicide-manner-of-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olean man pleads guilty to distributing drug paraphernalia]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man from Olean pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute at least five grams of methamphetamine, the U.S. District Attorney's Office said Thursday. Officials said 23-year-old Isaiah Josiah Dre Riley faces a $5,000,000 fine, a minimum penalty of five years in prison and a maximum of 40 years. Authorities [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/olean-man-pleads-guilty-to-distributing-drug-paraphernalia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/olean-man-pleads-guilty-to-distributing-drug-paraphernalia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Allen's MVP cereal raises funds for children's hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Leaders with Golisano Children&rsquo;s Hospital of Buffalo celebrated a donation to their Patricia Allen Fund Thursday, sharing how the contribution benefits families and patients during challenging times. President of Golisano Children&rsquo;s Hospital of Buffalo Dr. Stephen Turkovich was joined by officials from Wegmans, the Buffalo Bills and Billy Buffalo, presenting a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/josh-allens-mvp-cereal-raises-funds-for-childrens-hospital/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/josh-allens-mvp-cereal-raises-funds-for-childrens-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump ousts Bondi as attorney general]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump announced Thursday he has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. &ldquo;Pam Bondi is a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend, who faithfully served as my Attorney General over the past year. Pam did a tremendous job overseeing a massive crackdown in Crime across our Country, with Murders plummeting to their lowest level since [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-ousts-bondi-as-attorney-general/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-ousts-bondi-as-attorney-general/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man pleads guilty to drug trafficking]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man is facing at least five years in prison and a $250,000 fine after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Thursday. Officials said the Drug Enforcement Administration led controlled purchases of fentanyl from 23-year-old [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-pleads-guilty-to-drug-trafficking/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-pleads-guilty-to-drug-trafficking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County Fair announces 2026 concert lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Live entertainment is returning to Hamburg for the 186th Erie County Fair this August, featuring country hits and throwbacks from the '60s and '70s. Happening from Aug. 12-23, the fair will showcase a variety of family-friendly attractions, rides, games and food for visitors to enjoy. View a list of upcoming entertainment [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-fair-announces-2026-concert-lineup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-fair-announces-2026-concert-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jerry Seinfeld, Bert Kreischer, Seth Meyers performing at comedy center festival in August]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Legendary comedians Jerry Seinfeld, Bert Kreischer and Seth Meyers will headline the annual National Comedy Center Festival in Jamestown in August, the comedy center said Thursday. Seinfeld will perform on Aug. 6, Kreischer will take the stage on Aug. 8, and Meyers will perform on Aug. 9. All of the performances [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jerry-seinfeld-bert-kreischer-seth-meyers-performing-at-comedy-center-festival-in-august/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jerry-seinfeld-bert-kreischer-seth-meyers-performing-at-comedy-center-festival-in-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal to play DJ DIESEL set at RiverWorks]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal will be bringing his electronic music persona DJ DIESEL to Buffalo RiverWorks on July 25 for a set promising "infectious energy" and plenty of bass. Joining DJ DIESEL at the show will be fellow DJs Getter B2B Space Laces, Infekt, and Green Matter. "Standing at 7'1" and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/shaquille-oneal-to-play-dj-diesel-set-at-riverworks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/shaquille-oneal-to-play-dj-diesel-set-at-riverworks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal announces DJ DIESEL set at RiverWorks]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal will be bringing his electronic music persona DJ DIESEL to Buffalo RiverWorks on July 25 for a set promising "infectious energy" and plenty of bass. Joining DJ DIESEL at the show will be fellow DJs Getter B2B Space Laces, Infekt, and Green Matter. "Standing at 7'1" and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/shaquille-oneal-announces-dj-diesel-set-at-riverworks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/shaquille-oneal-announces-dj-diesel-set-at-riverworks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hailee Steinfeld, Josh Allen welcome first baby]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Bills baby has arrived. Actress Hailee Steinfeld and Buffalo Bills starting quarterback Josh Allen welcomed their first child Thursday, the couple shared in a statement Thursday morning. "Our new baby girl has arrived! We're feeling incredibly grateful and blessed and savoring these early moments. Thank you so much for the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hailee-steinfeld-josh-allen-welcome-first-baby/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hailee-steinfeld-josh-allen-welcome-first-baby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moog supports successful launch of Artemis II]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- From the ground to lift off, a global manufacturer based in Western New York is supporting the safety and technology of the Artemis II mission, NASA&rsquo;s first journey to the moon in more than 50 years. The historic flight test launched Wednesday evening from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sending [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/moog-supports-successful-launch-of-artemis-ii/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/moog-supports-successful-launch-of-artemis-ii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says US forces will 'finish the job' soon in first prime-time speech since starting Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump said U.S. forces will &ldquo;finish the job&rdquo; in Iran soon as &ldquo;core strategic objectives are nearing completion,&rdquo; offering a full-throated defense of the war Wednesday night in his first national address since the conflict began more than a month ago. He used his platform before a wide audience to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-says-us-forces-will-finish-the-job-soon-in-first-prime-time-speech-since-starting-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-says-us-forces-will-finish-the-job-soon-in-first-prime-time-speech-since-starting-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA's first lunar voyage in decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) &mdash; Four astronauts embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon Wednesday, humanity&rsquo;s first lunar voyage in more than half a century and the thrilling leadoff in NASA&rsquo;s push toward a landing in two years. Carrying three Americans and one Canadian, the 32-story rocket rose from NASA&rsquo;s Kennedy Space Center where [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/artemis-ii-astronauts-bound-for-moon-after-rocketing-away-on-nasas-first-lunar-voyage-in-decades/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/artemis-ii-astronauts-bound-for-moon-after-rocketing-away-on-nasas-first-lunar-voyage-in-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYS audit critical of Western OTB oversight, finances]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says that Western New York Off-Track Betting needs to &ldquo;rein in costs and strengthen its financial operations,&rdquo; following an audit that was released by the comptroller on Wednesday. The audit covers January 2021 to December 2024 -- the period before significant changes to OTB&rsquo;s leadership [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nys-audit-critical-of-western-otb-oversight-finances/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nys-audit-critical-of-western-otb-oversight-finances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamburg residents frustrated by flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After Tuesday's storms moved through Western New York, some Hamburg residents are once again dealing with a problem they say never really went away. Residents on Sharon Avenue say storm cleanup is becoming routine with homes flooding frequently after heavy rain. One resident said she's spent more than $10,000 on repairs [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hamburg-residents-frustrated-by-flooding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hamburg-residents-frustrated-by-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UB unveils renovated orthodontics clinic]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The University at Buffalo unveiled a newly renovated orthodontics clinic designed to better serve students and patients on Wednesday. The $2.9 million renovation marks the first major upgrade to the clinic since Squire Hall opened in 1986. The modernized space includes 20 treatment chairs, an X-ray room, new dental units, and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ub-unveils-renovated-orthodontics-clinic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ub-unveils-renovated-orthodontics-clinic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community delivers breakfast to local TSA workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Western New York community is continuing to show support to local TSA workers. On Wednesday, members of the former Osteria 166 delivered breakfast to TSA agents at the Buffalo airport. TSA workers were paid earlier this week due to an executive order from President Donald Trump, but the partial shutdown [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/community-delivers-breakfast-to-local-tsa-workers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/community-delivers-breakfast-to-local-tsa-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sale of former Sumitomo plant officially closes]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The sale of the former Sumitomo rubber plant to Hwa Fong Rubber was finalized on Wednesday. The facility and property will officially be known as HF Industrial Park and will be a mix of local, national, and international company operations. Prospective operators in the park are expected to include automotive components. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sale-of-former-sumitomo-plant-officially-closes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sale-of-former-sumitomo-plant-officially-closes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuesday tornado confirmed in Cattaraugus County]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado touched down in Cattaraugus County on Tuesday night. NWS said that preliminary survey results show that it was an EF-1 strength tornado with peak wind speeds of 107 miles per hour. Damage has been seen over a stretch of 1.5 miles southwest of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tuesday-tornado-confirmed-in-cattaraugus-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tuesday-tornado-confirmed-in-cattaraugus-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleanup continues in WNY after major thunderstorm]]></title><description><![CDATA[PERSIA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- People across Western New York are continuing to clean up from Tuesday's thunderstorm. In the town of Persia, the windows were still boarded up at Persia Town Hall on Wednesday after hail came down one day earlier, causing damage. Large hail pummeled homes and cars in places like Persia and Gowanda. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cleanup-continues-in-wny-after-major-thunderstorm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cleanup-continues-in-wny-after-major-thunderstorm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Democrats demand ICE limits as Buffalo refugee's death ruled a homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Democratic state lawmakers and advocates rallied at the Capitol to demand the passage of the New York for All Act, which would provide legal protections and funding for immigrant New Yorkers facing federal deportation efforts, and to condemn the narrative that New York is shielding dangerous criminals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/democrats-demand-ice-limits-as-buffalo-refugees-death-ruled-a-homicide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/democrats-demand-ice-limits-as-buffalo-refugees-death-ruled-a-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17-year-old taken into custody for bringing gun to BPS School 197]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A 17-year-old was taken into custody on Wednesday morning for allegedly bringing a gun into a school, city officials said. The student allegedly tried to bring the gun, which was unloaded, into Public School 197 on East Delavan Avenue. The handgun was discovered during a search of the student's bag. Buffalo [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/17-year-old-taken-into-custody-for-bringing-gun-to-bps-school-197/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/17-year-old-taken-into-custody-for-bringing-gun-to-bps-school-197/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17-year-old charged for bringing gun to BPS School 197]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A 17-year-old was charged for allegedly bringing a gun into a school on Wednesday, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. The student allegedly tried to bring the gun, which was unloaded, into Public School 197 on East Delavan Avenue. The handgun was discovered during a search of the student's bag. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/17-year-old-charged-for-bringing-gun-to-bps-school-197/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/17-year-old-charged-for-bringing-gun-to-bps-school-197/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2024 Orchard Park police shooting deemed justified by New York Attorney General]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A shooting by Orchard Park police in August 2024 that left a man dead was deemed justified by the New York Attorney General&rsquo;s Office on Wednesday. On Aug. 30, 2024, James Cushman called 911 to report a disturbance and said that he was armed with a knife. Cushman charged at officers [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2024-orchard-park-police-shooting-deemed-justified-by-new-york-attorney-general/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2024-orchard-park-police-shooting-deemed-justified-by-new-york-attorney-general/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A Voyage to the Stage' theater exhibit opens at Explore &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A fun, new exhibit has opened at the Explore &amp; More Children's Museum in Buffalo, with their partnership with Shea's. "As we celebrate Shea's centennial, we're not just looking back at our history, we are planning for our future and it starts with inviting young people to be creative to use [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-voyage-to-the-stage-theater-exhibit-opens-at-explore-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-voyage-to-the-stage-theater-exhibit-opens-at-explore-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 smoke shops in Tonawanda shut down for illicit cannabis]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Two smoke shops in Tonawanda were shut down earlier this week due to suspected illicit cannabis, according to police. Two shops, Mr. Greensfield, located at 532 Niagara Falls Blvd., and Sweet Puffs, located at 3815 Delaware Ave., were both shut down due to the illicit cannabis. The businesses will be shut [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-smoke-shops-in-tonawanda-shut-down-for-illicit-cannabis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-smoke-shops-in-tonawanda-shut-down-for-illicit-cannabis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death of Rohingya refugee ruled medical complications, homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Erie County Medical Examiner&rsquo;s office ruled the cause of death of Rohingya refugee Nurul Amin Shah Alam as medical complications, and the manner of death to be a homicide. The cause of death was ruled to be "complications of a perforated duodenal ulcer precipitated by hypothermia and dehydration," and the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/death-of-rohingya-refugee-ruled-medical-complications-homicide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/death-of-rohingya-refugee-ruled-medical-complications-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump will address the nation with 'important update' on Iran: What to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump is set to address the nation on Wednesday with an "important update" on the Iran War.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-will-address-the-nation-with-important-update-on-iran-what-to-know/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-will-address-the-nation-with-important-update-on-iran-what-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump addresses nation on Iran war in first prime-time speech since launching strikes 4 weeks ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump is set to address the nation on Wednesday with an "important update" on the Iran War.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-addresses-nation-on-iran-war-in-first-prime-time-speech-since-launching-strikes-4-weeks-ago/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-addresses-nation-on-iran-war-in-first-prime-time-speech-since-launching-strikes-4-weeks-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wegmans ranked top workplace in national survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A national survey named Wegmans one of the best companies to work for Wednesday, coming within the top five of 100 organizations. Great Place to Work and Fortune Media ranked Wegmans in fifth place as part of their list of 100 Best Companies to Work For, trailing behind American Express and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wegmans-ranked-top-workplace-in-national-survey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wegmans-ranked-top-workplace-in-national-survey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: NASA's historic Artemis II successfully lifts off, reaches orbit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheers erupted Wednesday at Kennedy Space Center in Florida after NASA's long-awaited Artemis II launched into the sky, embarking on its historic mission to the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/watch-nasas-historic-artemis-ii-successfully-lifts-off-reaches-orbit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/watch-nasas-historic-artemis-ii-successfully-lifts-off-reaches-orbit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: NASA's historic Artemis II successfully lifts off, bound for the moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheers erupted Wednesday at Kennedy Space Center in Florida after NASA's long-awaited Artemis II launched successfully, bound for its historic mission to the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/watch-nasas-historic-artemis-ii-successfully-lifts-off-bound-for-the-moon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/watch-nasas-historic-artemis-ii-successfully-lifts-off-bound-for-the-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE COVERAGE: NASA's historic Artemis II lifts off, bound for the moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheers erupted Wednesday at Kennedy Space Center in Florida after NASA's long-awaited Artemis II launched successfully, bound for its historic mission to the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-coverage-nasas-historic-artemis-ii-lifts-off-bound-for-the-moon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-coverage-nasas-historic-artemis-ii-lifts-off-bound-for-the-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE COVERAGE: Countdown to NASA's historic Artemis II launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The launch window for NASA's Artemis II mission will soon open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-coverage-countdown-to-nasas-historic-artemis-ii-launch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-coverage-countdown-to-nasas-historic-artemis-ii-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE COVERAGE: Battery issue detected ahead of NASA's Artemis II launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The launch window for NASA's Artemis II mission will soon open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-coverage-battery-issue-detected-ahead-of-nasas-artemis-ii-launch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-coverage-battery-issue-detected-ahead-of-nasas-artemis-ii-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billy Joel to release 100th MSG concert on DVD and Blu-ray]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Music icon Billy Joel&rsquo;s March 2024 Madison Square Garden performance, which marked 100 shows of his record-breaking residency and was later broadcast on CBS, is now coming to DVD and Blu-ray in May, Joel&rsquo;s website announced Friday. The recording of the Piano Man&rsquo;s show was previously limited to a 14-song set [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/billy-joel-to-release-100th-msg-concert-on-dvd-and-blu-ray/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/billy-joel-to-release-100th-msg-concert-on-dvd-and-blu-ray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorms cause widespread damage in WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With Western New York under a flood watch until Wednesday night, many municipalities are warning people to be safe. Across Western New York, the damage left behind from Tuesday was wide reaching -- and in many cases, it will take a long time to clean up. In Hamburg, the Brook Gardens [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/severe-thunderstorms-cause-widespread-damage-in-wny/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/severe-thunderstorms-cause-widespread-damage-in-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local organizations react to Supreme Court ruling on 'conversion therapy']]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Following a Supreme Court ruling against a law banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, local organizations are looking into what this could mean for LGBTQ+ youth in New York State. Leaders with Pride Center of Western New York and GLYS Western New York said they've been tracking this case [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-organizations-react-to-supreme-court-ruling-on-conversion-therapy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-organizations-react-to-supreme-court-ruling-on-conversion-therapy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allegany County declares state of emergency]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A state of emergency was declared for Allegany County by county officials beginning at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night. "This local State of Emergency has been declared because of severe weather occurring in the County of Allegany, including heavy rain causing widespread flooding, hazardous travel, and multiple road closures," officials said in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/allegany-county-declares-state-of-emergency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/allegany-county-declares-state-of-emergency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres close to clinching playoff spot, marking 100 points in franchise's 2,000th win]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Peyton Krebs scored with 3:01 remaining in the third period, and the Sabres beat the New York Islanders 4-3 on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center to reach 100 points in the standings and move within one more victory of ending their playoff drought. In reaching 100 points in a season for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-close-to-clinching-playoff-spot-marking-100-points-in-franchises-2000th-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-close-to-clinching-playoff-spot-marking-100-points-in-franchises-2000th-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deconstruction of Highmark Stadium begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- It's an emotional and bittersweet sight as the first steps of demolishing the old Highmark Stadium has begun as the new stadium continues to be built across the street. "I know what this stadium means to Bills fans, I know what this stadium means to the city, and it's going [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/deconstruction-of-highmark-stadium-begins/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/deconstruction-of-highmark-stadium-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warming continues Thursday, evening showers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remaining clear tonight, but not as cold as last night. Most of WNY will dip into the 30s. Thursday starts dry and sunny, but clouds roll in by the afternoon, and then showers arrive in the evening. There could be a few embedded thunderstorms. Friday will have a wide range of temperatures. Those closest to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/warming-continues-thursday-evening-showers-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/warming-continues-thursday-evening-showers-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warming continues Thursday; Evening showers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remaining clear tonight, but not as cold as last night. Most of WNY will dip into the 30s. Thursday starts dry and sunny, but clouds roll in by the afternoon, and then showers arrive in the evening. There could be a few embedded thunderstorms. Friday will have a wide range of temperatures. Those closest to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/warming-continues-thursday-evening-showers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/warming-continues-thursday-evening-showers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warming continues in WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday will have a wide range of temperatures. Those closest to Lake Ontario will be colder with highs in the 40s, while the Southern Tier will top out in the 60s. Friday will be cloudy with rounds of showers during the afternoon hours. The weekend looks pleasant and mainly dry. Saturday will be mostly sunny, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/warming-continues-in-wny/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/warming-continues-in-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warm temperatures for Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday will be the pick of the weekend. It will be drier with some sun breaking out. The dry weather continues into the new week. The next round of rain arrives by Tuesday morning and continues into the evening hours. Wednesday will be cloudy with steady rain. Rainfall amounts will be around 1.0" for most [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/warm-temperatures-for-monday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/warm-temperatures-for-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Very warm Monday, then another soggy stretch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exceptional weather is on-tap to kick off the week. Unfortunately, we lose it over the next few days. After a somewhat chilly start to Monday temperatures build even higher compared to Sunday. Two rounds of rain will impact the region over the next few days. The first batch of rain showers moves in by or [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/very-warm-monday-then-another-soggy-stretch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/very-warm-monday-then-another-soggy-stretch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado warning in Cattaraugus, Allegany counties]]></title><description><![CDATA[A TORNADO WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR NORTHEASTERN CATTARAUGUS COUNTY AND WEST CENTRAL ALLEGANY COUNTY UNTIL 8:45 P.M. ...NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted an area south of a Grand Island-Pavillion line for a few isolated severe thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon, though most will be found across the Twin Tiers where some scattered severe thunderstorms are [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-warning-in-cattaraugus-allegany-counties/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-warning-in-cattaraugus-allegany-counties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temperatures continue to be mild]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lazy, moisture-starved weather front hanging out over the region over the next few days provides a tranquil stretch. Temperatures continue to be rather mild for this time of year. A weak disturbance rippling along the front could trigger a few stray showers on Friday, but much of the time it will be rain-free. A [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/temperatures-continue-to-be-mild/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/temperatures-continue-to-be-mild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super warm with raindrops, severe weather risk Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[...Flood Warning continues for Tonawanda Creek at Rapids until later Friday evening... ...NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted all of our broadcast area for isolated severe thunderstorms on Saturday and Saturday night. The storms will be most likely Saturday night. Potentially damaging wind gusts will be the primary threat... Friday will remain unsettled with spotty [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/super-warm-with-raindrops-severe-weather-risk-saturday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/super-warm-with-raindrops-severe-weather-risk-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunshine and warmth return Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday will be the pick of the weekend. It will be drier with some sun breaking out. The dry weather continues into the new week. The next round of rain arrives by Tuesday afternoon. Reasonably mild readings linger into next week before a late week cool down. SUNDAY: Morning clouds give way to the sun. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sunshine-and-warmth-return-sunday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sunshine-and-warmth-return-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotty t'showers Friday, soggy start to the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures remain rather mild for this time of year. A weak disturbance rippling along a weather front could trigger a few stray showers on Friday, but much of the time it will be rain-free. Rain becomes widespread overnight and continues into Saturday morning. Rain will begin to move out during the afternoon, leaving the evening [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spotty-tshowers-friday-soggy-start-to-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spotty-tshowers-friday-soggy-start-to-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotty Showers Friday; Rainy Start Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures remain rather mild for this time of year. A weak disturbance rippling along a weather front could trigger a few stray showers on Friday, but much of the time it will be rain-free. Rain becomes widespread overnight and continues into Saturday morning. Rain will begin to move out during the afternoon, leaving the evening [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spotty-showers-friday-rainy-start-saturday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spotty-showers-friday-rainy-start-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotty showers Friday, a rainy start on Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures remain rather mild for this time of year. A weak disturbance rippling along a weather front could trigger a few stray showers on Friday, but much of the time it will be rain-free. Rain becomes widespread overnight and continues into Saturday morning. Rain will begin to move out during the afternoon, leaving the evening [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spotty-showers-friday-a-rainy-start-on-saturday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spotty-showers-friday-a-rainy-start-on-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soggy start to the weekend, sunshine returns Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday will be the pick of the weekend. It will be drier with some sun breaking out. The dry weather continues into the new week. The next round of rain arrives by Tuesday afternoon. Reasonably mild readings linger into next week before a late week cool down. SUNDAY: Morning clouds give way to the sun. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/soggy-start-to-the-weekend-sunshine-returns-sunday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/soggy-start-to-the-weekend-sunshine-returns-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soaking moves in, ponding of water]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rain arrives by Wednesday afternoon and continues into early Wednesday evening. Again, heavier downpours could result in some localized poor-drainage flooding on roads. Much colder air takes over by week's end. There is even the possibility of a few wet snowflakes mixing in with sprinkles on the hills Friday night into Saturday night. WEDNESDAY: Soaking [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/soaking-moves-in-ponding-of-water/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/soaking-moves-in-ponding-of-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Showers, some thunder settles south of metro by p.m.]]></title><description><![CDATA[...NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted an area south of a Grand Island-Pavillion line for a few isolated severe thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon, though most will be found across the Twin Tiers where scattered severe thunderstorms are possible. That chance builds northward overnight. Potentially damaging straight-line wind gusts, large hail are the primary threats. There will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/showers-some-thunder-settles-south-of-metro-by-pm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/showers-some-thunder-settles-south-of-metro-by-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Showers Friday, brief cooldown Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday will have a wide range of temperatures. Those closest to Lake Ontario will be colder with highs in the 40s, while the Southern Tier will top out in the 60s. Friday will be cloudy with rounds of showers during the afternoon hours. The weekend looks pleasant and mainly dry. Saturday will be mostly sunny, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/showers-friday-brief-cooldown-saturday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/showers-friday-brief-cooldown-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Showers fade, clouds remain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Showers and thunderstorms will fade tonight, but the clouds will be sticking with us. Friday will start out cloudy with an isolated shower. Things improve as we head into the afternoon. The clouds could clear on Friday evening. Be prepared for a significant temperature change this weekend into early next week. Incredibly warm weather continues [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/showers-fade-clouds-remain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/showers-fade-clouds-remain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Showers and thunderstorms take over this evening]]></title><description><![CDATA[...NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted an area south of a Grand Island-Pavillion line for a few isolated severe thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon, though most will be found across the Twin Tiers where some scattered severe thunderstorms are possible. That chance builds northward overnight. Potentially damaging straight-line wind gusts, large hail are the primary threats. There [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/showers-and-thunderstorms-take-over-this-evening/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/showers-and-thunderstorms-take-over-this-evening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Showers &amp; Thunderstorms take over this evening]]></title><description><![CDATA[...NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted an area south of a Grand Island-Pavillion line for a few isolated severe thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon, though most will be found across the Twin Tiers where some scattered severe thunderstorms are possible. That chance builds northward overnight. Potentially damaging straight-line wind gusts, large hail are the primary threats. There [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/showers-amp-thunderstorms-take-over-this-evening/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/showers-amp-thunderstorms-take-over-this-evening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe weather risk Saturday Evening, cooling down Easter Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[...NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted all of our broadcast area for scattered severe thunderstorms on Saturday and Saturday night. The storms will be most likely Saturday night. Potentially damaging wind gusts will be the primary threat but an isolated tornado can't be ruled out... More extensive rainfall and thunderstorms will develop on Saturday night. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/severe-weather-risk-saturday-evening-cooling-down-easter-sunday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/severe-weather-risk-saturday-evening-cooling-down-easter-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm watch throughout WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tornado warning that was in effect for Northeastern Cattaraugus County and Northwestern Allegany County Tuesday afternoon has ended. A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 5 p.m. for Southeastern Wyoming County, Southwestern Livingston County and Northeastern Allegany County. A severe thunderstorm watch will be in effect for all of Western New York until [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/severe-thunderstorm-watch-throughout-wny/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/severe-thunderstorm-watch-throughout-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm warning throughout WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tornado warning that was in effect for Northeastern Cattaraugus County and Northwestern Allegany County Tuesday afternoon has ended. A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 8:30 p.m. A severe thunderstorm watch will be in effect for all of Western New York until 9 p.m. Tuesday. &hellip;FLOOD WATCH will be in effect from 8:00 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/severe-thunderstorm-warning-throughout-wny/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/severe-thunderstorm-warning-throughout-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm warning in Wyoming, Allegany county]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tornado warning that was in effect for Northeastern Cattaraugus County and Northwestern Allegany County Tuesday afternoon has ended. A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 5 p.m. for Southeastern Wyoming County, Southwestern Livingston County and Northeastern Allegany County. A severe thunderstorm watch will be in effect for all of Western New York until [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/severe-thunderstorm-warning-in-wyoming-allegany-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/severe-thunderstorm-warning-in-wyoming-allegany-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm warning in WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[...NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted an area south of a Grand Island-Pavillion line for a few isolated severe thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon, though most will be found across the Twin Tiers where some scattered severe thunderstorms are possible. That chance builds northward overnight. Potentially damaging straight-line wind gusts, large hail are the primary threats. There [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/severe-thunderstorm-warning-in-wny/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/severe-thunderstorm-warning-in-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm warning for WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Erie County, Cattaraugus County, Chautauqua County, Niagara County and Potter County until 8 p.m. ...NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted an area south of a Grand Island-Pavillion line for a few isolated severe thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon, though most will be found across the Twin Tiers where some [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/severe-thunderstorm-warning-for-wny/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/severe-thunderstorm-warning-for-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm warning for Potter County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for northern Potter County until 7:30 p.m. ...NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted an area south of a Grand Island-Pavillion line for a few isolated severe thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon, though most will be found across the Twin Tiers where some scattered severe thunderstorms are possible. That chance builds [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/severe-thunderstorm-warning-for-potter-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/severe-thunderstorm-warning-for-potter-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Cattaraugus, Allegany counties]]></title><description><![CDATA[A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for southeastern Cattaraugus County and southwestern Allegany County until 6:30 p.m. ...NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted an area south of a Grand Island-Pavillion line for a few isolated severe thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon, though most will be found across the Twin Tiers where some scattered severe thunderstorms are [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/severe-thunderstorm-warning-for-parts-of-cattaraugus-allegany-counties/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/severe-thunderstorm-warning-for-parts-of-cattaraugus-allegany-counties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain showers Sunday, milder temperatures ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday brings a few rounds of rain showers in the late morning to early evening hours, and they will mostly stay off to the northern half of the area. Temperatures stay mild tonight with a brief break from the rain. An uptick in temperatures stays consistent over the next workweek, with highs in the upper [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rain-showers-sunday-milder-temperatures-ahead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rain-showers-sunday-milder-temperatures-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain returns over the next few days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two rounds of rain will impact the region over the next few days. The first batch of rain showers moves in by or toward the tail end of the morning commute Tuesday but tapers during the afternoon with perhaps a few breaks in the cloud cover develop. A much more soaking rain arrives by or [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rain-returns-over-the-next-few-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rain-returns-over-the-next-few-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain fades tonight, isolated showers Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rain moves out tonight, but the clouds will linger. Thursday will be partly to mostly cloudy with isolated showers. There will still be plenty of dry time throughout the day, but you will have to dodge some drops. Much colder air takes over by week's end, along with spotty, mainly afternoon and evening rain [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rain-fades-tonight-isolated-showers-thursday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rain-fades-tonight-isolated-showers-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain fades Tonight; Iso. Showers Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rain moves out tonight, but the clouds will linger. Thursday will be partly to mostly cloudy with isolated showers. There will still be plenty of dry time throughout the day, but you will have to dodge some drops. Much colder air takes over by week's end, along with spotty, mainly afternoon and evening rain [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rain-fades-tonight-iso-showers-thursday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rain-fades-tonight-iso-showers-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Possible severe storms Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[...NWS Storm Prediction Center is highlighting all of the broadcast area for potentially isolated severe thunderstorms which will develop mainly Saturday afternoon and evening. Scattered severe thunderstorms will be possible west of line from Sturgeon Point-Little Valley-Bradford. Primary threats will be damaging wind gusts and large hail. Heavy downpours will accompany this activity. There is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/possible-severe-storms-saturday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/possible-severe-storms-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plenty of rain throughout Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rain arrives by Wednesday afternoon and continues into early Wednesday evening. Again, heavier downpours could result in some localized poor-drainage flooding on roads. Much colder air takes over by week's end. There is even the possibility of a few wet snowflakes mixing in with sprinkles on the hills Friday night into Saturday night. WEDNESDAY: Morning [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/plenty-of-rain-throughout-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/plenty-of-rain-throughout-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pesky drips Tuesday, much more rain Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two rounds of rain will impact the region over the next few days. The first batch of insignificant raindrops move in by or toward the tail end of the morning commute Tuesday but tapers during the afternoon with perhaps some breaks of sun by later in the day. A much more soaking rain arrives by [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pesky-drips-tuesday-much-more-rain-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pesky-drips-tuesday-much-more-rain-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partly cloudy on Sunday with a chance of rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday will be partly cloudy, and we can't rule out a few showers late in the day. Sunday will be the warmer day of the two. Next week starts unsettled with rounds of showers and mild temperatures. SUNDAY: Partly cloudy. High: 68, Low: 54 MONDAY: Mostly cloudy, Showers. High: 70, Low: 55 TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/partly-cloudy-on-sunday-with-a-chance-of-rain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/partly-cloudy-on-sunday-with-a-chance-of-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning clouds and snow give way to sunshine]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cold front has brought us some reinforced cold air and some snow showers. The clouds and snow showers will fade during the afternoon. Tonight will be clear and cold. The lows will be in the teens and the lower 20s. Wednesday will be much warmer and brighter! The warming trend continues into the weekend. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/morning-clouds-and-snow-give-way-to-sunshine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/morning-clouds-and-snow-give-way-to-sunshine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning clouds &amp; snow give way to sunshine this afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cold front has brought us some reinforced cold air and some snow showers. The clouds and snow showers will fade during the afternoon. Tonight will be clear and cold. The lows will be in the teens and the lower 20s. Wednesday will be much warmer and brighter! The warming trend continues into the weekend. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/morning-clouds-amp-snow-give-way-to-sunshine-this-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/morning-clouds-amp-snow-give-way-to-sunshine-this-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning clouds &amp; snow give way to sunshine]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cold front has brought us some reinforced cold air and some snow showers. The clouds and snow showers will fade during the afternoon. Tonight will be clear and cold. The lows will be in the teens and the lower 20s. Wednesday will be much warmer and brighter! The warming trend continues into the weekend. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/morning-clouds-amp-snow-give-way-to-sunshine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/morning-clouds-amp-snow-give-way-to-sunshine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More rain and thunderstorms likely]]></title><description><![CDATA[...FLOOD WARNINGS continue for Ellicott Creek until Thursday Evening and for Tonawanda Creek from the Niagara River to east of Batavia until Saturday morning... Several rounds of rain and also some thunderstorms will impact the region even right into the upcoming Easter weekend. There still could be a few heavier downpours in the mix. Aside [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/more-rain-and-thunderstorms-likely/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/more-rain-and-thunderstorms-likely/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More like mid-March along with flurries]]></title><description><![CDATA[...FREEZE WARNING continues for McKean County until 9:00 a.m. Monday. The warning has been reissued from midnight until 11:00 a.m. Tuesday. Temperatures will drop into low 20s. Protect tender vegetation... Temperatures start well below average for this new week. The snow showers linger into Monday morning but fade by the afternoon. The higher terrain could [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/more-like-mid-march-along-with-flurries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/more-like-mid-march-along-with-flurries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mixed showers continue Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Easter's forecast has improved. There will be a lot of dry time with considerable clouds with some spotty showers. Temperatures will hover in the upper 30s and lower 40s throughout the day, and we could see some snowflakes mixing in on Sunday night. Another taste of wintry weather arrives Monday and Tuesday with some snow [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mixed-showers-continue-monday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mixed-showers-continue-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mild temperatures on the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday morning will be the coldest morning of the week then temperatures rebound. A couple weak weather fronts will trigger nuisance rain showers in the region over the next few days. Temperatures swing back into unseasonably mild territory during the back half of the week into the upcoming weekend before falling into unseasonably chilly readings [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mild-temperatures-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mild-temperatures-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manageable rainfall for most, but a few downpours possible]]></title><description><![CDATA[...FLOOD WARNINGS continue for Ellicott Creek until Thursday Afternoon and for Tonawanda Creek until Saturday morning. There are also flood warnings in effect for Oatka and Black Creeks in Genesee County... ...NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted all of our broadcast area for isolated severe thunderstorms Saturday and Saturday night. Potentially damaging wind gusts will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/manageable-rainfall-for-most-but-a-few-downpours-possible/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/manageable-rainfall-for-most-but-a-few-downpours-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just super today, rain moves in Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just stellar weather is on tap Thursday. If you liked the weather Wednesday, you'll just love what's going on today. Temperatures continue to be rather mild for this time of year. A weak disturbance rippling along a weather front could trigger a few stray showers on Friday, but much of the time it will be [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/just-super-today-rain-moves-in-saturday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/just-super-today-rain-moves-in-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In and out of showers this week, a potent t'storm Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A semi-stationary weather front with weak disturbances rippling along it remains within close proximity much of this week. This will result in rounds of rain showers even a strong-severe thunderstorm. The greatest chance of that will be Tuesday afternoon, early evening. Incredibly warm weather will dominate this week, however a breeze off Lake Erie will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/in-and-out-of-showers-this-week-a-potent-tstorm-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/in-and-out-of-showers-this-week-a-potent-tstorm-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Improvements Friday, possible severe storms Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[...NWS Storm Prediction Center is highlighting all of the broadcast area for potentially isolated severe thunderstorms which will develop mainly Saturday afternoon and evening. Scattered severe thunderstorms will be possible west of line from Sturgeon Point-Little Valley-Bradford. Primary threats will be damaging wind gusts and large hail. Heavy downpours will accompany this activity. There is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/improvements-friday-possible-severe-storms-saturday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/improvements-friday-possible-severe-storms-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood watch throughout WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tornado warning that was in effect for Northeastern Cattaraugus County and Northwestern Allegany County Tuesday afternoon has ended. A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 8:30 p.m. A severe thunderstorm watch will be in effect for all of Western New York until 9 p.m. Tuesday. &hellip;FLOOD WATCH will be in effect from 8:00 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/flood-watch-throughout-wny/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/flood-watch-throughout-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Easy to take weather on tap, soggy by Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lazy moisture-starved weather front hanging out near the region over the next few days provides for a tranquil weather stretch. Temperatures continue to be rather mild for this time of year. A weak disturbance rippling along the front could trigger a few stray showers Friday, but much of the time it will be rain [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/easy-to-take-weather-on-tap-soggy-by-saturday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/easy-to-take-weather-on-tap-soggy-by-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooling down Easter Sunday, Snow showers Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Easter's forecast has improved. There will be a lot of dry time with considerable clouds with some spotty showers. Temperatures will hover in the upper 30s and lower 40s throughout the day, and we could see some snowflakes mixing in on Sunday night. Another taste of wintry weather arrives Monday and Tuesday with some snow [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cooling-down-easter-sunday-snow-showers-monday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cooling-down-easter-sunday-snow-showers-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold front arrives in WNY for Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cold front will sweep through WNY tonight and it will bring in some reinforced cold air on Tuesday. The front will also bring scattered snow showers to the region. Buffalo and the lower elevations could pick up a dusting to an 0.5" of snow, while the higher terrain could pick up 2-3". The clouds [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cold-front-arrives-in-wny-for-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cold-front-arrives-in-wny-for-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clouds remain heading into Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Showers and thunderstorms will fade tonight, but the clouds will be sticking with us. Friday will start out cloudy with an isolated shower. Things improve as we head into the afternoon. The clouds could clear on Friday evening. Be prepared for a significant temperature change this weekend into early next week. Incredibly warm weather continues [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/clouds-remain-heading-into-friday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/clouds-remain-heading-into-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chilly start to the week, snow flurries overnight Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[...Freeze Warning is issued for McKean County Sunday night/Monday morning. Temperatures will fall into the 20s. Cover your plants up or bring them inside if possible... Be prepared for a significant temperature change on Sunday and into early next week. It will be cold enough that even a few wet snowflakes to mix in with [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chilly-start-to-the-week-snow-flurries-overnight-sunday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chilly-start-to-the-week-snow-flurries-overnight-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chilly drops and flakes for Dyngus Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partly to mostly cloudy today with spotty rain and snow showers. There will be some rain showers around Buffalo during the Dyngus Day Parade. A cold front will sweep through WNY tonight and it will bring in some reinforced cold air on Tuesday. The front will also bring scattered snow showers to the region. Buffalo [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chilly-drops-and-flakes-for-dyngus-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chilly-drops-and-flakes-for-dyngus-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chilly drops &amp; Flakes for Dyngus Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another taste of wintry weather arrives Monday and Tuesday with some snow showers, more of them on Tuesday. After a brief cooldown, temperatures rise once again starting Wednesday. The second half of the week will be mainly dry and warm. MONDAY: Cold, Breaks of Sun, Sctd. rain/snow showers. High: 41, Low: 26 TUESDAY:&nbsp;&nbsp;Cold, Morning Snow [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chilly-drops-amp-flakes-for-dyngus-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chilly-drops-amp-flakes-for-dyngus-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call 4 Action: School bus delays leaves child waiting for hours in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A South Buffalo family is demanding more reliable school transportation after months of repeated delays and missed pickups that have left their third&#8209;grade son stranded before and after school. Holly Montalvo says her son, a student at Lorraine Elementary School, has faced ongoing issues with his school bus arriving late, or [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/call-4-action-school-bus-delays-leaves-child-waiting-for-hours-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/call-4-action-school-bus-delays-leaves-child-waiting-for-hours-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Break from rain today, seeps back in late week]]></title><description><![CDATA[...FLOOD WARNINGS continue for Ellicott Creek until Thursday Evening and for Tonawanda Creek from the Niagara River to east of Batavia until Saturday morning... &hellip;FLOOD WATCH will be in effect until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday. Small streams, creeks and some rivers may exceed bankful, in addition to localized urban poor drainage flooding&hellip; Several rounds of rain [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/break-from-rain-today-seeps-back-in-late-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/break-from-rain-today-seeps-back-in-late-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another round of severe storms possible Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[...NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted all of our broadcast area for isolated severe thunderstorms today with the greatest likelihood being later afternoon into the early evening. The area east of a line extending from Holley-Cheektowaga-Derby-Springville-Ischua-Alfred could deal with scattered severe thunderstorms. It is within that area that there will be a non-zero percent risk [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/another-round-of-severe-storms-possible-thursday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/another-round-of-severe-storms-possible-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another round of severe storms possible on Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[...NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted that most of our broadcast area for a few isolated severe thunderstorms on Thursday, though the main threat will come Thursday evening. Again, damaging wind gusts and hail are the main risks. An isolated Tornado can't be ruled out. A semi-stationary weather front with weak disturbances rippling along it [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/another-round-of-severe-storms-possible-on-thursday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/another-round-of-severe-storms-possible-on-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A very warm Wednesday, morning showers likely]]></title><description><![CDATA[...NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted all of our broadcast area for a few isolated severe thunderstorms Tuesday night. Potentially damaging straight-line wind gusts will be the primary threat. The threat continues south of an Angola to Castile line Wednesday with scattered severe thunderstorms across lower half of McKean and Potter counties. Potentially damaging straight-line [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-very-warm-wednesday-morning-showers-likely/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-very-warm-wednesday-morning-showers-likely/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A strong thunderstorm arrives Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A semi-stationary weather front with weak disturbances rippling along it remains within close proximity much of this week. This will result in rounds of rain showers even a strong-severe thunderstorm. The greatest chance of that will be Tuesday afternoon, early evening. Incredibly warm weather will dominate this week, however a breeze off Lake Erie will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-strong-thunderstorm-arrives-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-strong-thunderstorm-arrives-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A few strong-severe thunderstorms possible]]></title><description><![CDATA[...NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted all of our broadcast area for a few isolated severe thunderstorms Tuesday and Tuesday night. The threat continues south of an Angola to Castile line Wednesday with scattered severe thunderstorms across lower half of McKean and Potter counties. Potentially damaging straight-line wind gusts will be the primary threat... A [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-few-strong-severe-thunderstorms-possible/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-few-strong-severe-thunderstorms-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A cold Tuesday morning before temperatures rebound]]></title><description><![CDATA[...FREEZE WARNING continues for McKean County until 9:00 a.m. Monday. The warning has been reissued from midnight until 11:00 a.m. Tuesday. Temperatures will drop into low 20s. Protect tender vegetation... Tuesday morning will be the coldest morning of the week then temperatures rebound. A couple weak weather fronts will trigger nuisance rain showers to the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-cold-tuesday-morning-before-temperatures-rebound/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-cold-tuesday-morning-before-temperatures-rebound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A brief cooldown for Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The weekend looks pleasant and mainly dry. Saturday will be mostly sunny, but a little cooler. Sunday will be partly cloudy, and we can't rule out a few showers late in the day. Sunday will be the warmer day of the two. Next week starts unsettled with rounds of showers and mild temperatures. SATURDAY: Mostly [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-brief-cooldown-for-saturday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-brief-cooldown-for-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with attempted murder in shooting of Dunkirk police officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man accused of shooting a Dunkirk police officer last week is now charged with first-degree attempted murder, Dunkirk Police said Tuesday. Officials said 39-year-old Christopher M. Marcinkowski was taken into custody after a Dunkirk police officer was shot in the vest during a search warrant March 24. Police said the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-dunkirk-police-officer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-in-shooting-of-dunkirk-police-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPA to review high lead levels in Buffalo soil]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Soil samples revealing high lead contents across properties on Buffalo's East Side are prompting the Environmental Protection Agency to take further action. Officials with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation shared results from the East Side Soil Project, an initiative run by the nonprofit Open Buffalo that began in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/epa-to-review-high-lead-levels-in-buffalo-soil/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/epa-to-review-high-lead-levels-in-buffalo-soil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remarkable Women 2026: Ms. Jackson builds self-esteem in Buffalo girls]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- News 4 celebrates Women&rsquo;s History Month by recognizing remarkable women in Western New York. Educator and nonprofit founder, Rhodesia Jackson is one of five local finalists for 2026. Growing up, Ms. Jackson was one of ten children raised by a single mother. They grew up in the Jefferson Projects on Buffalo's [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/remarkable-women-2026-ms-jackson-builds-self-esteem-in-buffalo-girls-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/remarkable-women-2026-ms-jackson-builds-self-esteem-in-buffalo-girls-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remarkable Women 2026: Ms. Jackson builds self esteem in Buffalo girls]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- News 4 celebrates Women&rsquo;s History Month by recognizing remarkable women in Western New York. Educator and nonprofit founder, Rhodesia Jackson is one of five local finalists for 2026. Growing up, Ms. Jackson was one of ten children raised by a single mother. They grew up in the Jefferson Projects on Buffalo's [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/remarkable-women-2026-ms-jackson-builds-self-esteem-in-buffalo-girls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/remarkable-women-2026-ms-jackson-builds-self-esteem-in-buffalo-girls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corner store employee sentenced for killing co-worker]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A man who was employed at a corner store was sentenced to more than two decades in prison for killing his co-worker at the store in 2023, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday. Abdula Hussein, 27, killed his co-worker, 62-year-old Tawfaik Alsheari, at the store on Broadway near Sears [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/corner-store-employee-sentenced-for-killing-co-worker/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/corner-store-employee-sentenced-for-killing-co-worker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills GM: Less preseason games, expanded rosters needed for potential 18-game season]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Bills general manager Brandon Beane explained that less preseason games and expanded roster sizes would be needed if the NFL were to expand the regular season to 18 games. Beane made the comments both in a news conference and on ESPN's 'The Pat McAfee Show' at the annual league meetings on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-gm-less-preseason-games-expanded-rosters-needed-for-potential-18-game-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-gm-less-preseason-games-expanded-rosters-needed-for-potential-18-game-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kissing Bridge had snowiest season in a decade in 2025-26]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After an exceptionally cold winter, the ski resort at Kissing Bridge said it had its snowiest season in more than a decade. Recapping the season, the resort said Tuesday it experienced the most skiing and riding days and the best snow in more than 10 years. The resort reflected on new [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kissing-bridge-had-snowiest-season-in-a-decade-in-2025-26/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kissing-bridge-had-snowiest-season-in-a-decade-in-2025-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juicy Burger Bar announces permanent closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A popular local restaurant known for its hamburgers and comfort food has permanently closed, the eatery announced Tuesday. Juicy Burger Bar confirmed it has shut down its location at Delaware Avenue. The eatery was known for its made-to-order hamburgers, chicken wings and cocktails. The restaurant shared the announcement on social media, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/juicy-burger-bar-announces-permanent-closure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/juicy-burger-bar-announces-permanent-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews respond to fire at Lockport home]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Crews responded to a residential fire in the city of Lockport on Monday shortly before midnight, officials said. The Lockport Fire Department responded to a report of flames inside a first-floor living room around 11:58 p.m., where officials said the fire started. Crews said flames were visible from the front porch. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-respond-to-fire-at-lockport-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-respond-to-fire-at-lockport-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New energy storage units in Blasdell]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A large-scale energy company opened its battery storage in Blasdell on Monday. Key Capture Energy opened its facility on Electric Avenue. The new units are connected directly to the local electric grid, and while energy usage is low during the day those units will store energy and dispatch it back onto [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-energy-storage-units-in-blasdell/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-energy-storage-units-in-blasdell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Common Council seeks clarity on city deficit, state audit]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Common Council is seeking clarity from Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan about the city's deficit and whether a promised state audit was ever requested. "I'm so confused, like having whiplash," said Councilwoman Zeneta Everhart. "It's like one person is saying this, one person is saying that." That confusion is now [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-common-council-seeks-clarity-on-city-deficit-state-audit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-common-council-seeks-clarity-on-city-deficit-state-audit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multibillion-dollar data center coming to Genesee County]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A massive data center planned for the town of Alabama in Genesee County is getting significant local pushback -- and the company behind the multibillion-dollar center is defending the project. Leaders with Stream Data Centers said in an interview with WIVB News 4 Monday afternoon that data centers are the infrastructure [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/multibillion-dollar-data-center-coming-to-genesee-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/multibillion-dollar-data-center-coming-to-genesee-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Buffalo fleet manager fired]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- There are more changes at City Hall after Buffalo's fleet manager has been fired. Sources told WIVB News 4 that James Cross has been fired, but no further details about his firing are being shared. Cross was hired in 2023 by the Byron Brown administration in response to the deadly blizzard [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/city-of-buffalo-fleet-manager-fired/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/city-of-buffalo-fleet-manager-fired/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[100 speeding tickets issued over weekend on Route 33]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A little over a week after a deadly crash, local law enforcement is cracking down on speeding on Route 33. The Buffalo Police Department is working with New York State Police on this effort. Trooper James O'Callaghan said between state police and Buffalo police, 140 tickets were given to drivers on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/100-speeding-tickets-issued-over-weekend-on-route-33/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/100-speeding-tickets-issued-over-weekend-on-route-33/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials, advocates call for accountability after refugee's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Elected officials and advocates are continuing to push for answers following the death of Nurul Alam last month. State assemblymember Jon Rivera joined immigration advocates outside of the Erie County Holding Center in downtown Buffalo on Monday. They called for the Erie County Legislature to hold a public hearing with the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/officials-advocates-call-for-accountability-after-refugees-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/officials-advocates-call-for-accountability-after-refugees-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community to help design mural for Holland water tower]]></title><description><![CDATA[HOLLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The water tower on Vermont Street in Holland holds hundreds of thousands of gallons of water for the community, and now the community is coming together to help give the landmark a new look. "Something like this is a landmark in the town. It's been here forever, it's going to be [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/community-to-help-design-mural-for-holland-water-tower/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/community-to-help-design-mural-for-holland-water-tower/</guid></item></channel></rss>