<?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, 22 Oct 2026 23:27:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Expansion initiative announced for Niagara Power Transformer]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Niagara Power Transformer broke ground Thursday on a more than $71 million expansion project for their complex near the Buffalo Airport that will support power grid modernization. The manufacturer creates liquid-filled power and specialty transformers, which are used to alter the voltage level of electricity as it moves through the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/expansion-initiative-announced-for-niagara-power-transformer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/expansion-initiative-announced-for-niagara-power-transformer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum highlights 'Who Built the Rides' in new exhibit]]></title><description><![CDATA[NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- If you're driving into North Tonawanda, you might notice a sign that says, 'Home of the Carrousel.' "Fifty percent of all American carousels were built in North Tonawanda and we tell the story of American amusement from Western New York," Ian Seppala, the Executive Director of the Herschell Carrousel Factory [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/herschell-carrousel-factory-museum-highlights-who-built-the-rides-in-new-exhibit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/herschell-carrousel-factory-museum-highlights-who-built-the-rides-in-new-exhibit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chandler Street Breweries announces it is closing]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo brewery that was home to three popular local brands has announced that it is closing. Chandler Street Breweries announced that Thursday would be its last day for operations. It was the home for Community Beer Works, Thin Man Brewery, and Smoldered Society Beer Company, combining the popular brands in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chandler-street-breweries-announces-it-is-closing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chandler-street-breweries-announces-it-is-closing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County lawmakers clash over gas tax cap]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erie County lawmakers could not agree to vote Thursday on whether to limit the county's sales tax on gasoline. Gas prices spiked with the start of the U.S. war in Iran and remain well above what they were earlier this year. Republican lawmakers argue that higher gas prices lead to higher [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-lawmakers-clash-over-gas-tax-cap/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-lawmakers-clash-over-gas-tax-cap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman shoved by Buffalo police deputy commissioner on Chippewa files notice of claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A woman who was shoved to the ground in July by Buffalo Police Deputy Commissioner Craig Macy is planning to sue the city. The woman, Taryn Morris-Hunter, filed a notice of claim in September against the city, the Buffalo Police Department, and Macy. The incident occurred around 11:50 p.m. on July [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/woman-shoved-by-buffalo-police-deputy-commissioner-on-chippewa-files-notice-of-claim/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/woman-shoved-by-buffalo-police-deputy-commissioner-on-chippewa-files-notice-of-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daycare closes following alleged abuse of 2 toddlers]]></title><description><![CDATA[RANSOMVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A daycare center in Ransomville facing allegations that an employee abused two toddlers this year had its license suspended by the Office of Children and Family Services, which also recommended revocation. Both are considered rare actions generally reserved for cases in which children face an imminent danger. The facility has been [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/daycare-closes-following-alleged-abuse-of-2-toddlers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/daycare-closes-following-alleged-abuse-of-2-toddlers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Buffalo snow plan includes $2.7M for contracted snow removal]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo has a new snow plan to tackle the 2026-27 winter, including $2.7 million for contracted snow removal, new tractors and other upgrades. Mayor Sean Ryan announced the city's new snow plan on Thursday, highlighting technology and equipment to help crews respond to snowy streets and winter weather. Ryan said the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-buffalo-snow-plan-includes-27m-for-contracted-snow-removal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-buffalo-snow-plan-includes-27m-for-contracted-snow-removal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man pleads guilty for damaging Niagara Square flagpole]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Tonawanda man pleaded guilty to damaging a flagpole in Niagara Square and stealing a Somalian flag in July, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Thursday. Officials said 34-year-old Justin M. Eassa intentionally damaged the flagpole on July 2 and was later arrested on July 8. The flag was not [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-pleads-guilty-for-damaging-niagara-square-flagpole/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-pleads-guilty-for-damaging-niagara-square-flagpole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 accused of killing witness to prevent testimony in trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Five Buffalo residents have been accused of killing a witness in an effort to prevent testimony in a murder trial, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Thursday. Four people are facing charges of first-degree murder and second-degree conspiracy: Brazier has also been charged with first-degree attempted murder. Amos Murray, 24, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/5-accused-of-killing-witness-to-prevent-testimony-in-trial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/5-accused-of-killing-witness-to-prevent-testimony-in-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 accused of conspiring to kill witness to prevent testimony]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Five Buffalo residents have been accused of conspiring to kill a witness in an effort to prevent testimony in a murder trial, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Thursday. Four people are facing charges of first-degree murder and second-degree conspiracy: Brazier has also been charged with first-degree attempted murder. Amos [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/5-accused-of-conspiring-to-kill-witness-to-prevent-testimony/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/5-accused-of-conspiring-to-kill-witness-to-prevent-testimony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo students help create mural celebrating school and community pride]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Second-grade students at Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School are helping bring color and creativity to their campus through a mural project designed to celebrate school identity and strengthen community connections. The school, known as BuffSci, partnered with Bright Space Murals to involve the entire second-grade class in creating the artwork. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-students-help-create-mural-celebrating-school-and-community-pride/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-students-help-create-mural-celebrating-school-and-community-pride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man accused of selling 3D printed firearm parts]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man is facing charges after allegedly using a 3D printer to fabricate firearm parts for sale, New York State Police said. State police arrested 19-year-old Socrates J. Sudi on Oct. 20 after executing a search warrant on Richlawn Avenue in Buffalo. He was charged with 14 counts of manufacture, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-accused-of-selling-3d-printed-firearm-parts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-accused-of-selling-3d-printed-firearm-parts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County Fair announces 12-day pass sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Fairgoers can already start getting ready for next year's Erie County Fair. The fair announced the return of its 12-Day Pass on Thursday, which will go on sale Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. The 12-Day Pass costs $62.30; quantities are limited and purchases are limited to four passes per household. "The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-fair-announces-12-day-pass-sale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-fair-announces-12-day-pass-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winning Take 5 ticket worth more than $17K sold in Jamestown]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A winning Take 5 ticket worth more than $17,000 was sold in Jamestown in Wednesday's afternoon drawing. The winning ticket, worth a total of $17,637.50, was sold at the Kwik Fill on Foote Avenue in Jamestown. The Take 5 drawing is done twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and again at 10:30 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/winning-take-5-ticket-worth-more-than-17k-sold-in-jamestown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/winning-take-5-ticket-worth-more-than-17k-sold-in-jamestown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal judge rules that New York's body armor ban violates Second Amendment]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo federal judge ruled this week that a law enacted by New York State banning body armor is unconstitutional and violates the Second Amendment. Federal judge John Sinatra Jr. ruled Wednesday that body armor qualifies as an "arm" protected by the Second Amendment. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the body armor [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/federal-judge-rules-that-new-yorks-body-armor-ban-violates-second-amendment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/federal-judge-rules-that-new-yorks-body-armor-ban-violates-second-amendment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Noone talks workaholic mentality, similarities and differences in music business to 1960s, influences before Fallsview shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone will be taking the stage at Fallsview Casino's Avalon Theatre for two performances, at 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Thursday, following up their Wednesday afternoon performance at the venue. Noone spoke with WIVB about the shows. Noone, who began his career as a teenager and quickly [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/peter-noone-talks-workaholic-mentality-similarities-and-differences-in-music-business-to-1960s-influences-before-fallsview-shows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/peter-noone-talks-workaholic-mentality-similarities-and-differences-in-music-business-to-1960s-influences-before-fallsview-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Broadcasters Association hosts 2026 Hall of Fame and Awards Ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Broadcasters Association celebrated the past and present of broadcasting in Western New York Wednesday night. The association hosted its annual Buffalo Broadcasters Awards and Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Seven new members were inducted into the Hall of Fame, including Rick Swenson, who was a photojournalist and the father [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-broadcasters-association-hosts-2026-hall-of-fame-and-awards-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-broadcasters-association-hosts-2026-hall-of-fame-and-awards-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancaster Town Board discusses plans to open first WNY Culver's]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Lancaster Town Board discussed plans for Western New York's first Culver's restaurant during a meeting Wednesday night with Culver's representatives. The Midwest fast food restaurant would be built at 4937 Williams Street near Transit Road, featuring outdoor and indoor dining along with a drive-thru. Culver's representatives were positive and said [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lancaster-town-board-discusses-plans-to-open-first-wny-culvers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lancaster-town-board-discusses-plans-to-open-first-wny-culvers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres unable to rally in home loss to Flyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Sabres could not keep the momentum from a solid road trip coming back onto home ice. After recording a point in four straight games, including three in a row on the road, and having come back from down two goals in the third period more than any other NHL team [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-unable-to-rally-in-home-loss-to-flyers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-unable-to-rally-in-home-loss-to-flyers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vote delayed on Buffalo Public Schools closure plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Members of the Buffalo Board of Education said they will not vote on any Buffalo Public School closures Wednesday night. Board members were expected to vote on a proposed BPS closure plan Wednesday at McKinley High School. The delay comes after community members pushed back against the proposed closure plan at [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/vote-delayed-on-buffalo-public-schools-closure-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/vote-delayed-on-buffalo-public-schools-closure-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roswell Park's genetic testing helps families discover cancerous genes]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- In the United States, the average risk for a female to be diagnosed with breast cancer is around 13%, or one in eight women. Dr. Jessica Young, assistant professor of surgical oncology with Roswell Park, believes it's important for people to talk to their doctors about the potential risks of breast [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/roswell-parks-genetic-testing-helps-families-discover-cancerous-genes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/roswell-parks-genetic-testing-helps-families-discover-cancerous-genes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Animal Shelter at max capacity as mayor reveals potential plans for new facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — City of Buffalo Animal Shelter staff are urging anyone and everyone to consider adopting as their facility is currently at max capacity with hundreds of homeless dogs and cats in need. The shelter and its volunteers are doing everything they can to successfully navigate what, at times, has proved to be a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-animal-shelter-at-max-capacity-as-mayor-reveals-potential-plans-for-new-facility/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-animal-shelter-at-max-capacity-as-mayor-reveals-potential-plans-for-new-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$2.3M revitalization for Sears-Paderewski Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Families in Buffalo's Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood will soon have a new place to play and enjoy the outdoors. The lot at Sears Street and Paderewski Drive will have a brand new playground, a modern stage pavilion and additional green space. The state and city are working together on the $2.3 million project; [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/23m-revitalization-for-sears-paderewski-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/23m-revitalization-for-sears-paderewski-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police car involved in Town of Tonawanda collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Police in the Town of Tonawanda are investigating a collision involving a police car on Wednesday. Officials said the collision happened Wednesday morning around 6:40 a.m. at Parker Boulevard and Brighton Road while a patrol vehicle was responding to a medical emergency. The officer driving the patrol car suffered minor injuries; [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-car-involved-in-town-of-tonawanda-collision/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-car-involved-in-town-of-tonawanda-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chvrches to perform at Asbury Hall in February]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Indie synth-rock standouts Chvrches will be performing in Buffalo next year, the band announced Wednesday. As part of a tour for their upcoming album -- their first since 2021, titled "All The King's Men" -- the Scottish band will perform at Asbury Hall on Feb. 22. Pre-sale tickets will be available [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chvrches-to-perform-at-asbury-hall-in-february/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chvrches-to-perform-at-asbury-hall-in-february/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California man accused in fatal crash on Kensington Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A California man has been accused of causing a fatal crash while drunk driving on Kensington Avenue in August, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. James A. Banks, 35, has been charged with two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide and one count of second-degree manslaughter. Officials allege that around [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/california-man-accused-in-fatal-crash-on-kensington-avenue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/california-man-accused-in-fatal-crash-on-kensington-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Herr's annual Thanksgiving food drive returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- West Herr's annual food drive is underway once again, collecting food items to give back to those in need. The drive seeks to collect dry or canned goods at all of West Herr's car dealership locations across Western New York. The auto group is partnering with local charity organizations this year [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/west-herrs-annual-thanksgiving-food-drive-returns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/west-herrs-annual-thanksgiving-food-drive-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New park coming to Larkinville in 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new park is coming to one of Buffalo's up-and-coming neighborhoods. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced plans on Tuesday for Millrace Park, which will be located in Larkinville at 822 Seneca St. -- which is bordered by Seneca, Lord, and Seymour Streets. The park is scheduled to open by fall 2028 and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-park-coming-to-larkinville-in-2028/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-park-coming-to-larkinville-in-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Tubi docuseries explores passion, heartbreak and hope of Bills fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For Bills fans, football is about more than wins and losses. It is about family, tradition and a shared belief that one day, the team will win a Super Bowl. A new five-episode Tubi Original docuseries, &ldquo;Just One Before I Die,&rdquo; explores that connection, following Bills Mafia through its legendary tailgates, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-tubi-docuseries-explores-passion-heartbreak-and-hope-of-bills-fans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-tubi-docuseries-explores-passion-heartbreak-and-hope-of-bills-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge denies Buffalo's effort to halt construction of Seneca gas station]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A judge has denied a motion from the city of Buffalo trying to halt construction on a new Seneca One Stop gas station, WIVB News 4 confirmed Wednesday. The city filed a motion in New York State Supreme Court on Oct. 7 that, if granted, would have paused construction on the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/judge-denies-buffalos-effort-to-halt-construction-of-seneca-gas-station/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/judge-denies-buffalos-effort-to-halt-construction-of-seneca-gas-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenmore schools: No unsupervised kids at school fields]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Ken-Ton school district is banning unsupervised kids from being at the district's football fields while football games are not going on, the district said Wednesday. The district said in a statement that anyone under 18 visiting the field must have an adult over the age of 25 present. Adults will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kenmore-schools-no-unsupervised-kids-at-school-fields/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kenmore-schools-no-unsupervised-kids-at-school-fields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills DB Sam Franklin Jr. suspended for spitting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Bills defensive back Sam Franklin Jr. was suspended one game without pay for spitting on a Las Vegas Raiders player during Sunday's win, the NFL said Wednesday. According to the NFL Franklin spit on a Las Vegas player following the Raiders' extra point attempt with 1:32 to play. He was not [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-db-sam-franklin-jr-suspended-for-spitting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-db-sam-franklin-jr-suspended-for-spitting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community pushes back against new proposed BPS closure plan and scheduled vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One day before the Buffalo Board of Education is expected to vote on its proposed school closure plan, Interim Superintendent Dr. Ebony Prophet-Bullock is standing by changes to the plan announced on Tuesday. "We are sitting here acting as if the schools are not on fire and we don't need to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/community-pushes-back-against-new-proposed-bps-closure-plan-and-scheduled-vote/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/community-pushes-back-against-new-proposed-bps-closure-plan-and-scheduled-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's hard to describe charisma,' shares mother of Buffalo woman killed in weekend crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Reah Brown said her daughter Tia was a very special person: warm, welcoming and accepting. 41-year-old Letia "Tia" Brown died after a two-vehicle crash on Camp Road at St. Francis Drive around 9:05 p.m. Saturday, according to Hamburg Police. Officials said vehicles crashed while traveling in the opposite direction, and three [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/its-hard-to-describe-charisma-shares-mother-of-buffalo-woman-killed-in-weekend-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/its-hard-to-describe-charisma-shares-mother-of-buffalo-woman-killed-in-weekend-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamestown veteran wrongly hit with NYC parking tickets linked to NYC bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For months, a disabled U.S. Navy veteran in Jamestown found himself trapped in a bureaucratic nightmare, receiving parking violations from New York City for a vehicle he has never owned and a location he has never visited. The violations kept coming. According to Chautauqua County Clerk Greg Carlson, the veteran was [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jamestown-veteran-wrongly-hit-with-nyc-parking-tickets-linked-to-nyc-bus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jamestown-veteran-wrongly-hit-with-nyc-parking-tickets-linked-to-nyc-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 injured after shooting on Schreck Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man was injured in a shooting on Schreck Avenue Monday afternoon, Buffalo police said. Officers responded to a shots fired call on the first block of Schreck Avenue around 2 p.m. Shortly after, officials said a man arrived at the Erie County Medical Center with gunshot wounds to the arm, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-injured-after-shooting-on-schreck-avenue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-injured-after-shooting-on-schreck-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Republican Erie County legislators call for gas tax cap]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Republican legislators are calling for a gas tax cap in Erie County. "This is an issue that's national that we're all feeling. This is something that, here in Erie County, we can actually make a difference. And this legislative body, I hope we can all come together and pass this resolution [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/republican-erie-county-legislators-call-for-gas-tax-cap/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/republican-erie-county-legislators-call-for-gas-tax-cap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawmakers discuss borrowing funds for municipal repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- City lawmakers gathered Tuesday to determine whether they could borrow $20 million for municipal repairs, including on the Broadway Barns. Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan is seeking to sell bonds through the Fiscal Stability Authority, which could avoid a possible stalemate with Comptroller Barbara Miller-Williams. One member of the authority said this [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lawmakers-discuss-borrowing-funds-for-municipal-repairs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lawmakers-discuss-borrowing-funds-for-municipal-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo animal shelter urges residents to adopt amid capacity crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The City of Buffalo Animal Shelter is urging residents to adopt as they navigate a capacity crisis, taking in 121 dogs and 46 cats over the last four weeks alone. Leaders say the shelter is seeing an influx of cats and kittens and have paused cat intake. Now, the shelter is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-animal-shelter-urges-residents-to-adopt-amid-capacity-crisis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-animal-shelter-urges-residents-to-adopt-amid-capacity-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman says homicide suspect violated order of protection months before alleged murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A local woman says she reported Christopher Colon -- who has been accused of killing a woman in Niagara Falls in June -- for allegedly violating an order of protection months before the alleged killing. WIVB News 4 has been asking for months why no charges were immediately filed and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/woman-says-homicide-suspect-violated-order-of-protection-months-before-alleged-murder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/woman-says-homicide-suspect-violated-order-of-protection-months-before-alleged-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[87-year-old killed in Wellsville crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An 87-year-old Wellsville man was killed in a crash on Route 19 Monday afternoon, New York State Police said. Troopers responded to the crash around 1:40 p.m. Monday. Investigators said that a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox was traveling south on Route 19 before crossing into the oncoming lane and striking a 1997 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/87-year-old-killed-in-wellsville-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/87-year-old-killed-in-wellsville-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead after concrete truck crash in Lockport]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person was killed following a crash involving a vehicle and a concrete truck in Lockport on Monday, New York State Police said. Troopers responded to the crash around 5:15 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Bartz Road and Rapids Road. Investigators said that a 2021 Jeep collided with a 2008 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-concrete-truck-crash-in-lockport/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-concrete-truck-crash-in-lockport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cub Scout leader accused of stealing $9K]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Cambria woman has been accused of stealing more than $9,000 from a cub scout pack after serving as the leader of the pack, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday. Carol A. Thurnherr, 42, has been charged with third-degree grand larceny. Officials allege that Thurnherr used more than $9,000 in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cub-scout-leader-accused-of-stealing-9k/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cub-scout-leader-accused-of-stealing-9k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to cast early votes in WNY in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Early voting in Western New York starts on Saturday, Oct. 24 ahead of the upcoming general election. Early voting will continue through Sunday, Nov. 1. Saturday is also the last day to register to vote in this election in New York, or to apply for an absentee or early mail ballot. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/where-to-cast-early-votes-in-wny-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/where-to-cast-early-votes-in-wny-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major changes made to Buffalo Public Schools proposal to close 8 schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Major changes have been made to Buffalo Public Schools' proposal to close eight schools across the district the day before school board members are set to vote on the proposal. Two elementary schools find themselves on opposite sides of the spectrum. The district's new proposal now calls for the district to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/major-changes-made-to-buffalo-public-schools-proposal-to-close-8-schools/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/major-changes-made-to-buffalo-public-schools-proposal-to-close-8-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 Erie County arrest among 16 across New York State for auto insurance fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; One person was arrested in Erie County for alleged auto insurance fraud, among 16 who were arrested across the state as part of a crackdown. Shawn Baranyi is the Erie County resident charged with fifth-degree insurance fraud. It is alleged that he provided false information regarding an auto insurance claim. The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-erie-county-arrest-among-16-across-new-york-state-for-auto-insurance-fraud/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-erie-county-arrest-among-16-across-new-york-state-for-auto-insurance-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highmark Corner development concept to be included in Hamburg town plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Plans for the area surrounding Highmark Stadium took another step forward Monday night, as the Hamburg Town Board officially voted to include its Highmark Corner development concepts into the town&rsquo;s comprehensive plan. Town board members said the hope is to transform the area surrounding Highmark Stadium into a year-round destination. While [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/highmark-corner-development-concept-to-be-included-in-hamburg-town-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/highmark-corner-development-concept-to-be-included-in-hamburg-town-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamburg Town Board votes to move forward with development plans near stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Plans for the area surrounding Highmark Stadium took another step forward Monday night, as the Hamburg Town Board officially voted to include its Highmark Corner development concepts into the town&rsquo;s comprehensive plan. Town board members said the hope is to transform the area surrounding Highmark Stadium into a year-round destination. While [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hamburg-town-board-votes-to-move-forward-with-development-plans-near-stadium/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hamburg-town-board-votes-to-move-forward-with-development-plans-near-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students injured in accident involving school bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Cheektowaga Police responded to an accident involving a Hyundai and a school bus on Monday afternoon in which multiple students on board sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Police responded to the area of Pine Ridge Road and Pinewood Terrace just before 3 p.m. WIVB News 4 crew on scene captured video of damage [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/students-injured-in-accident-involving-school-bus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/students-injured-in-accident-involving-school-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheektowaga Police respond to accident involving school bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Cheektowaga Police responded to an accident involving a Hyundai and a school bus on Monday afternoon in which multiple students on board sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Police responded to the area of Pine Ridge Road and Pinewood Terrace just before 3 p.m. WIVB News 4 crew on scene captured video of damage [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-police-respond-to-accident-involving-school-bus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-police-respond-to-accident-involving-school-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo police officer charged with stalking, harassment]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An officer with the Buffalo Police Department was arraigned Monday on charges of fourth-degree stalking and first-degree harassment, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. Benjamin Coughlin, 44, of Lackawanna is accused of harassing a victim with whom he was previously in a relationship to a degree that caused reasonable fear [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-police-officer-charged-with-stalking-harassment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-police-officer-charged-with-stalking-harassment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project leaders provide update on Ralph Wilson Park renovations]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An eye-catching addition to Buffalo's waterfront shows progress in the more than $150 million project transforming Ralph Wilson Park. "This playground is not just the freighter you see behind us; it is a full, all-inclusive, swings, tot area, general playground," City of Buffalo Interim Parks Commissioner Steve Buccilli said. "This is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/project-leaders-provide-update-on-ralph-wilson-park-renovations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/project-leaders-provide-update-on-ralph-wilson-park-renovations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Villa Maria hosts leadership conference for local students]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Students from public, private, and charter schools gathered at Villa Maria College on Monday for the start of a two-day conference designed to build confidence, resilience, leadership skills. According to the college, &ldquo;Unleash Your Greatness&rdquo; features nationally recognized speakers, interactive leadership workshops, and student networking opportunities with the aim of helping [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/villa-maria-hosts-leadership-conference-for-local-students/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/villa-maria-hosts-leadership-conference-for-local-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local business honors World War II veteran]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Local leaders gathered in Tonawanda on Monday as Tony's Tree and Landscaping honored World War II veteran Dr. John Long. The company, which is owned and run by a veteran, will be donating tree and landscaping services to Long with the hopes that other local businesses follow suit. "I'm challenging every [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-business-honors-world-war-ii-veteran/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-business-honors-world-war-ii-veteran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williamsville South High School to host free CPR training]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Williamsville Central School District is partnering with the American Heart Association to provide free CPR training and teach others how they can help save a life. October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, and Williamsville South High School will host a free CPR training event on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/williamsville-south-high-school-to-host-free-cpr-training/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/williamsville-south-high-school-to-host-free-cpr-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills S C.J. Gardner-Johnson suspended 1 game for spitting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson has been suspended without pay for one game after spitting in the direction of a Raiders player in Sunday's 33-30 Bills win over Las Vegas. The incident took place late in the first half when Gardner-Johnson spat in the direction of Raiders tight end Brock Bowers. Gardner-Johnson [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-s-cj-gardner-johnson-suspended-1-game-for-spitting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-s-cj-gardner-johnson-suspended-1-game-for-spitting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New St. Bonaventure coach hopes to be next in line of former D2 coaches having success in D1]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; When St. Bonaventure opens its season against Youngstown State on Nov. 2 it will have a first-year coach on the sidelines for the first time in nearly two decades. But don't call him a rookie. Mike MacDonald, the new coach of St. Bonaventure basketball, is hoping to be next in line [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-st-bonaventure-coach-hopes-to-be-next-in-line-of-former-d2-coaches-having-success-in-d1/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-st-bonaventure-coach-hopes-to-be-next-in-line-of-former-d2-coaches-having-success-in-d1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man sentenced for fatal 2024 Grant Street crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was sentenced to 1 1/3 to 4 years in prison for fatally striking a pedestrian with his vehicle at the intersection of Grant Street and Amherst Street in December 2024, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Monday. Benjamin Medley, 62, also had his driver's license revoked for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-sentenced-for-fatal-2024-grant-street-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-sentenced-for-fatal-2024-grant-street-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former pastor, soccer coach sentenced for child sexual abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A former pastor and soccer coach from Williamsville was sentenced to eight years in prison and 10 years of post-release supervision for child sexual abuse, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Monday. John A. Camardo III, 47, pleaded guilty in July to one count of second-degree rape and one count [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-pastor-soccer-coach-sentenced-for-child-sexual-abuse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-pastor-soccer-coach-sentenced-for-child-sexual-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getzville man sentenced for fatal 2024 Broadway shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Getzville man was sentenced to 20 years in prison and five years of post-release supervision in connection with a 2024 fatal shooting on Broadway in Buffalo, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Monday. Jahi Pope, 23, of Getzville, previously pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in July. Pope "admitted to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/getzville-man-sentenced-for-fatal-2024-broadway-shooting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/getzville-man-sentenced-for-fatal-2024-broadway-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trooper warns teen drivers about distracted driving, speeding during safety week]]></title><description><![CDATA[WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Distracted driving and speeding remain major concerns among teen drivers, and New York State Police are urging young motorists and their parents to take steps to prevent crashes during Teen Driver Safety Week. Trooper James O&rsquo;Callaghan, a public information officer with State Police Troop A, said distracted driving and speeding are [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trooper-warns-teen-drivers-about-distracted-driving-speeding-during-safety-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trooper-warns-teen-drivers-about-distracted-driving-speeding-during-safety-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eagles QB Jalen Hurts expected to miss the rest of the season with blood clots, AP source says]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA (AP) &mdash; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season because of blood clots in his lungs, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of a health matter. Hurts [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/eagles-qb-jalen-hurts-expected-to-miss-the-rest-of-the-season-with-blood-clots-ap-source-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/eagles-qb-jalen-hurts-expected-to-miss-the-rest-of-the-season-with-blood-clots-ap-source-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rescued Marineland whale dies at San Diego aquarium]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- SeaWorld announced on social media that a beluga whale, previously rescued from Canada's Marineland, died "unexpectedly" at its San Diego location. Nine-year-old Cyprus arrived at SeaWorld on Aug. 22 after being rescued from Canada's Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ontario. In a social media post shared Sunday, SeaWorld said, "Cyprus stopped eating [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rescued-marineland-whale-dies-at-san-diego-aquarium/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rescued-marineland-whale-dies-at-san-diego-aquarium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to lower your New York energy bills this winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection has issued an alert providing residents with financial assistance programs and energy-saving tips to prepare for the 2026 winter season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-to-lower-your-new-york-energy-bills-this-winter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-to-lower-your-new-york-energy-bills-this-winter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills watch party supports WNY Heroes]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Owner of Local Hollow Brewing Hilary Dollinger said her brewery is a place where friends become family; those feelings of community were strong Sunday as fans gathered to watch the Bills take on the Raiders, all while supporting WNY Heroes. &ldquo;This particular event is all about backing our Buffalo Bills,&rdquo; WNY [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-watch-party-supports-wny-heroes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-watch-party-supports-wny-heroes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot in torso on South Division Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo police are investigating a shooting that occurred on South Division Street on Sunday afternoon. Shortly before 4:30 p.m., a man arrived at the Erie County Medical Center in a private vehicle, suffering from gunshot wounds to the torso. Detectives from the Gun Violence Unit launched an investigation and located a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-shot-in-torso-on-south-division-street/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-shot-in-torso-on-south-division-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills end road trip with another win, enter bye at 5-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS (AP) &mdash; Josh Allen passed for 255 yards and two touchdowns, using his improvisational brilliance to tie the Bills' career TD passing record, and Buffalo held off the Las Vegas Raiders 33-30 on Sunday. The Raiders (3-3), who have lost three in a row, had rallied to tie it at 23-all. 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[...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mural-honors-hall-of-fame-bills-coach-marv-levy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mural-honors-hall-of-fame-bills-coach-marv-levy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[C.J. Gardner-Johnson ejected from Raiders game for spitting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson has played for six different teams over the past eight seasons -- and he may soon be looking for his seventh. 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Moore and Oliver are both out for the second week in a row, the Bills disclosed when releasing their active roster for the Week 7 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wr-dj-moore-dl-ed-oliver-out-for-bills-vs-raiders/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wr-dj-moore-dl-ed-oliver-out-for-bills-vs-raiders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead after crash in Hamburg]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 41-year-old Buffalo woman was killed in a crash in Hamburg on Saturday night, police said. Police responded to a two-vehicle crash at Camp Road (Route 75) and St. Francis Drive around 9 p.m. Saturday; the 41-year-old Buffalo woman, who was driving north on Camp Road, was taken to a local [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-crash-in-hamburg/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-crash-in-hamburg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Epitome of a Gentleman' honored at Italian Heritage Gala]]></title><description><![CDATA[AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; "It's time."State Supreme Court Justice Frank Caruso looked out over the enthusiastic crowd Saturday night at Classics V Banquet Center in Amherst. The crowd was there to celebrate Caruso as 2026 Honoree at the annual Italian Heritage Gala.Justice Caruso has announced it's time for his retirement at the end [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-epitome-of-a-gentleman-honored-at-italian-heritage-gala/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-epitome-of-a-gentleman-honored-at-italian-heritage-gala/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres salvage another point in OT loss at Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL (AP) &mdash; Cole Caufield scored his second goal of the game 54 seconds into overtime to lift the Montreal Canadiens over the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Saturday night. Caufield had a breakaway after Josh Norris missed his shot on a 3-on-1 rush. He ripped a shot into the top-left corner, extending his franchise record [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-salvage-another-point-in-ot-loss-at-montreal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-salvage-another-point-in-ot-loss-at-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['No Kings' rallies held across the country, in Western New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Community members came together Saturday in Downtown Buffalo with signs, costumes, and songs in support of one of the many &lsquo;No Kings&rsquo; rallies taking place across the country. Throughout Western New York, five protests were held, spanning from Williamsville to East Aurora to Niagara Square. Organizers said that the focus of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/no-kings-rallies-held-across-the-country-in-western-new-york/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/no-kings-rallies-held-across-the-country-in-western-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[College hoops season tips off in downtown Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The college basketball season got underway earlier in than calendar than ever before Saturday with an exhibition doubleheader at KeyBank Center in downtown Buffalo. Penn State beat St. Bonaventure 68-65 in front of a crowd of 3,500 following Daemen's 74-66 victory against St. John Fisher. "I thought it was a really [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/college-hoops-season-tips-off-in-downtown-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/college-hoops-season-tips-off-in-downtown-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest Lawn Cemetery hosts informational event for National Cremation Placement Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Forest Lawn Cemetery held an informational event on Saturday for the inaugural National Cremation Placement Day, established to highlight the importance of permanent placement and memorialization of cremated remains. Family Service Representatives from the Forest Lawn Group were available to speak with families and provide information about cremation placement and the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/forest-lawn-cemetery-hosts-informational-event-for-national-cremation-placement-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/forest-lawn-cemetery-hosts-informational-event-for-national-cremation-placement-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarence Global Methodist Church holds 40th Apple Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Clarence Global Methodist Church celebrated their 40th Apple Festival on Saturday, bringing the community together to raise money for causes around Western New York. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve been making apple pies for the past three weeks,&rdquo; Carlton Van Pyrz with the Apple Festival said. &ldquo;We have apples, apples, apples; Cortland, Macouns, Empires, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/clarence-global-methodist-church-holds-40th-apple-festival/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/clarence-global-methodist-church-holds-40th-apple-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UB Bulls rally to beat UMass in overtime]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. 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This is an ongoing story and will be updated as more [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/structure-fire-closes-french-road-between-brentwood-drive-and-borden-road/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/structure-fire-closes-french-road-between-brentwood-drive-and-borden-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Structure fire closes French Road between Brentwood and Borden Drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- WIVB News 4 is working to learn more about a structure fire in Cheektowaga that has closed French Road between Brentwood Drive and Borden Drive. According to NITTEC, this closure has been in place since just after 3:30 p.m. Saturday. This is an ongoing story and will be updated as more [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/structure-fire-closes-french-road-between-brentwood-and-borden-drive/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/structure-fire-closes-french-road-between-brentwood-and-borden-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple agencies respond to three alarm fire on French Road in Cheektowaga]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Multiple agencies responded to a three-alarm fire that broke out inside a large commercial building on French Road Saturday afternoon, the Cheektowaga Police Department said. South Line Volunteer Fire Company Chief Jason Tolsma told WIVB News 4 crews on scene shortly after 10 p.m. that the fire had officially been put [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/multiple-agencies-respond-to-three-alarm-fire-on-french-road-in-cheektowaga/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/multiple-agencies-respond-to-three-alarm-fire-on-french-road-in-cheektowaga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple agencies respond to three alarm fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- French Road between Brentwood Drive and Borden Road is expected to remain closed into the overnight hours as crews continue work at the scene of what was a three-alarm fire that broke out inside a large commercial building on Saturday afternoon, the Cheektowaga Police Department said. The department received multiple calls [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/multiple-agencies-respond-to-three-alarm-fire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/multiple-agencies-respond-to-three-alarm-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agencies respond to three alarm fire on French Road in Cheektowaga]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Multiple agencies responded to a three-alarm fire that broke out inside a large commercial building on French Road Saturday afternoon, the Cheektowaga Police Department said. The department received multiple calls for a fire at 960 French Road shortly after 3:15 p.m. Members of the South Line Volunteer Fire Company who responded [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/agencies-respond-to-three-alarm-fire-on-french-road-in-cheektowaga/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/agencies-respond-to-three-alarm-fire-on-french-road-in-cheektowaga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jewish Museum of Buffalo to celebrate public launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Jewish Museum of Buffalo will be welcoming the community inside for the first time during regular public hours on Saturday, celebrating its grand opening with a special event featuring Buffalo native and CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer. "He's a Jewish Buffalonian who's gone on to be a really important journalist and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jewish-museum-of-buffalo-to-celebrate-public-launch/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jewish-museum-of-buffalo-to-celebrate-public-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One dead following crash in East Aurora]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One man is dead following a crash between a motorcycle and a pickup truck at the intersection of Buffalo and Bowen Roads on Friday, the East Aurora Police Department said. The department received a report of the crash shortly after 2 p.m. and arrived at the scene to find the motorcycle's [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/one-dead-following-crash-in-east-aurora/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/one-dead-following-crash-in-east-aurora/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal motorcycle crash at Buffalo and Bowen Road intersection in East Aurora]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- WIVB News 4 is working to learn more about a fatal motorcycle crash in East Aurora Friday afternoon at the intersection of Buffalo and Bowen Road. Both roads were partially closed as a result of the incident; Buffalo Road was closed from Girard Avenue to Willardshire Road, and Bowen Road was [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fatal-motorcycle-crash-at-buffalo-and-bowen-road-intersection-in-east-aurora/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fatal-motorcycle-crash-at-buffalo-and-bowen-road-intersection-in-east-aurora/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niagara Gospel Mission holds ceremonial groundbreaking for new center]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Niagara Gospel Mission held a ceremonial groundbreaking Thursday, marking a major step toward opening a new women's center on Portage Road in Niagara Falls. The center will include 25 beds dedicated to serving women in need, with 17 beds in its emergency shelter and an eight-room long-term recovery program. According [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-gospel-mission-holds-ceremonial-groundbreaking-for-new-center/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-gospel-mission-holds-ceremonial-groundbreaking-for-new-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Naval Park ships to remain in water through winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For nearly five decades, two historic ships have called the Buffalo Naval Yard home. While plans for their repairs continue to take shape, Naval Park leadership said they hope to see them dry docked as soon as next spring, but there is still no set timeline, meaning the ships will stay [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/historic-naval-park-ships-to-remain-in-water-through-winter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/historic-naval-park-ships-to-remain-in-water-through-winter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunday marks 182 years since Buffalo's worst natural disaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Twenty years ago this week, the Western New York community experienced the October Surprise Storm in 2006; however, before that, there was another October storm that happened in 1844. Mike Vogel, the President of the Buffalo Lighthouse Association said that storm on October 18, 1844, was the worst natural disaster in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sunday-marks-182-years-since-buffalos-worst-natural-disaster/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sunday-marks-182-years-since-buffalos-worst-natural-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two accused of stealing vehicle, leading chase in Niagara County]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two individuals, including one minor, have been accused of stealing a vehicle in the city of Niagara Falls, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office said. Shortly after 1 a.m. on Thursday, the Sheriff's Office was alerted via license plate reader technology to a stolen vehicle traveling on Lockport Road in the town [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/two-accused-of-stealing-vehicle-leading-chase-in-niagara-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/two-accused-of-stealing-vehicle-leading-chase-in-niagara-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Water Board files lawsuit against chemical companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Buffalo Water Board has filed a lawsuit against over a dozen chemical and firefighting foam companies, alleging that they have allowed PFAS-related chemicals, also known as &ldquo;forever chemicals,&rdquo; to contaminate their water supply. According to the lawsuit, the Buffalo Water Board, which serves over 275,000 residents in the Buffalo area, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-water-board-files-lawsuit-against-chemical-companies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-water-board-files-lawsuit-against-chemical-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Copart completes $1.9 billion acquisition of Buffalo-based ACV]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Online car auction company Copart has completed a $1.9 billion acquisition of Buffalo-based ACV Auctions, ACV confirmed on Friday. Dallas-based Copart first announced the deal in September. ACV, which has around 600 employees in Western New York, was founded in 2015. "From day one, ACV set out to build a more [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/copart-completes-19-billion-acquisition-of-buffalo-based-acv/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/copart-completes-19-billion-acquisition-of-buffalo-based-acv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niagara County dispatcher gets DWI in sheriff's office parking lot]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Niagara County police dispatcher got a DWI in the sheriff's office parking lot on Thursday night. Police said 61-year-old Brenda Higgins, who has been a dispatcher with the sheriff's office since 2012, hit a parked car in the parking lot of the sheriff's office, located on Niagara Street in Lockport. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-county-dispatcher-gets-dwi-in-sheriffs-office-parking-lot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-county-dispatcher-gets-dwi-in-sheriffs-office-parking-lot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 games to watch: Key division matchups in Week 7 of WNY football season]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; With two weeks remaining until the Section VI playoffs commence, a number of division titles will be on the line in Week 7 of the Western New York high school football season. Here are some of the games WIVB News 4 will be watching. Bennett at Lancaster 7 p.m. Friday Two [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/4-games-to-watch-key-division-matchups-in-week-7-of-wny-football-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/4-games-to-watch-key-division-matchups-in-week-7-of-wny-football-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body of 18-year-old who fell in Niagara River in July identified]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The body that New York State Police found in the Niagara River has been identified as the 18-year-old who fell into the river in July. State Police used dental records to identify Aung S. Hla, who fell into the river around 10:15 a.m. on July 22 while fishing with friends. Hla [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/body-of-18-year-old-who-fell-in-niagara-river-in-july-identified/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/body-of-18-year-old-who-fell-in-niagara-river-in-july-identified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Batavia woman killed after crashing into disabled tractor in Genesee County]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) &mdash; A Batavia woman is dead after a crash involving a disabled farm tractor in Genesee County. On Thursday evening, according to investigators, 64-year-old Victoria Klimczak was driving her Chevy Trax east on Lewiston Road in the Town of Alabama. On the shoulder of the road was a tractor with a dump [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/batavia-woman-killed-after-crashing-into-disabled-tractor-in-genesee-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/batavia-woman-killed-after-crashing-into-disabled-tractor-in-genesee-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students voice their concerns at BPS closure proposal meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Members of the Buffalo Public Schools community came together Thursday night hoping to voice their questions and concerns about the proposed closure of eight schools before next school year. However, only students were given that opportunity. &ldquo;Adults in the room, I&rsquo;m going to ask you please, respectfully, this forum is to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/students-voice-their-concerns-at-bps-closure-proposal-meeting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/students-voice-their-concerns-at-bps-closure-proposal-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meeting hosted for community members on Build Back Bailey Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The city of Buffalo hosted a public and stakeholder meeting on Thursday regarding the upcoming Build Back Bailey Project, discussing the project&rsquo;s timeline and construction schedule, anticipated impacts, and what residents and businesses can expect throughout the process. The project has been in development for several years. &ldquo;The pavement condition on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/meeting-hosted-for-community-members-on-build-back-bailey-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/meeting-hosted-for-community-members-on-build-back-bailey-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owen Power scores in OT to complete Sabres rally past Maple Leafs]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO (AP) &mdash; Owen Power scored in overtime and the Buffalo Sabres rallied from two goals down in the third period to overcome Kirill Marchenko's hat trick and beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 on Thursday. Marchenko had the fifth hat trick of his career in his 300th NHL game. His third goal, at 16:51 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/owen-power-scores-in-ot-to-complete-sabres-rally-past-maple-leafs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/owen-power-scores-in-ot-to-complete-sabres-rally-past-maple-leafs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venu and Bottoms Up allowed to operate as normal for now, following court decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Two Chippewa businesses that are suing the city of Buffalo can operate as normal for now following a court decision. The establishments, Bottoms Up and Venu, filed separate lawsuits against the city, stating that newly introduced operating guidelines regarding service to customers under 21 years old limited the businesses from operating [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/venu-and-bottoms-up-allowed-to-operate-as-normal-for-now-following-court-decision/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/venu-and-bottoms-up-allowed-to-operate-as-normal-for-now-following-court-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate shooting at Rose and Carlton Streets]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Police are investigating a Thursday afternoon shooting on Buffalo's East Side. According to the department, officers responded to a shots fired call at Rose and Carlton Streets around 1:30 p.m. Officers located a female victim at the scene whose calf was grazed by gunfire; she declined medical attention. A vehicle [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-investigate-shooting-at-rose-and-carlton-streets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-investigate-shooting-at-rose-and-carlton-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen shooter kills 3 children, 1 teacher at Oregon elementary school, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA["No one should have to fear violence at school."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/teen-shooter-kills-3-children-1-teacher-at-oregon-elementary-school-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/teen-shooter-kills-3-children-1-teacher-at-oregon-elementary-school-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five people believed dead in Oregon elementary school shooting: AP source]]></title><description><![CDATA["No one should have to fear violence at school."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/five-people-believed-dead-in-oregon-elementary-school-shooting-ap-source/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/five-people-believed-dead-in-oregon-elementary-school-shooting-ap-source/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Children among victims' in Oregon elementary school shooting, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA["No one should have to fear violence at school."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/children-among-victims-in-oregon-elementary-school-shooting-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/children-among-victims-in-oregon-elementary-school-shooting-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 people dead after shooting at Oregon elementary school, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA["No one should have to fear violence at school."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/5-people-dead-after-shooting-at-oregon-elementary-school-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/5-people-dead-after-shooting-at-oregon-elementary-school-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 people believed dead after shooting at Oregon elementary school: AP sources]]></title><description><![CDATA["No one should have to fear violence at school."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/5-people-believed-dead-after-shooting-at-oregon-elementary-school-ap-sources/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/5-people-believed-dead-after-shooting-at-oregon-elementary-school-ap-sources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$1 million grant to support police, fire departments in Lackawanna]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The City of Lackawanna announced a $1 million state capital grant Thursday, which will be used to support its police and fire departments. According to the city, the grant, which was secured by Assemblyman Patrick Burke, will help acquire critical resources to improve public safety, including a new fire engine and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-million-grant-to-support-police-fire-departments-in-lackawanna/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-million-grant-to-support-police-fire-departments-in-lackawanna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarence urges state to give judges more discretion in repeat juvenile offender cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The town of Clarence adopted a resolution Wednesday urging the State Legislature to give judges more discretion in cases involving repeat juvenile offenders. The resolution calls for legislators to ensure that judges are authorized to consider an offender&rsquo;s complete history in their decision-making, including patterns of behavior and prior interventions, that [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/clarence-urges-state-to-give-judges-more-discretion-in-repeat-juvenile-offender-cases/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/clarence-urges-state-to-give-judges-more-discretion-in-repeat-juvenile-offender-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man gets probation after driving through secure area at Buffalo airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Depew man was sentenced to five years of probation and a $5,000 fine after he drove through a secure area at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport last year, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Thursday. Officials said 47-year-old James R. Muench Jr. drove his vehicle to a closed security gate outside [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-gets-probation-after-driving-through-secure-area-at-buffalo-airport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-gets-probation-after-driving-through-secure-area-at-buffalo-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet the people who help shape WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- In WIVB News 4's half-hour Hispanic Heritage special, we introduce you to business owners, artists, local leaders and more people who help shape the Western New York community. More information on the businesses and organizations featured in the special can be found here (in order of appearance):]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hispanic-heritage-month-meet-the-people-who-help-shape-wny/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hispanic-heritage-month-meet-the-people-who-help-shape-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[draft Erie County budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz presented the county's proposed a "very tight" 2027 budget on Thursday, discussing a property tax rate drop and the impact of inflation. Property tax rate drop 'We're hurting too': Inflation affects the budget Improvements, upgrades and other expenses Leaders said the budget will continue to be [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/draft-erie-county-budget/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:58:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/draft-erie-county-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poloncarz unveils 'very tight' 2027 Erie County budget proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz presented his "very tight" 2027 county budget proposal on Thursday, discussing a property tax rate drop and the harsh impact of inflation. Property tax rate drop A key component of the proposed $2.4 billion budget is dropping the property tax rate. The budget would reduce Erie [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/poloncarz-unveils-very-tight-2027-erie-county-budget-proposal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/poloncarz-unveils-very-tight-2027-erie-county-budget-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rolling Hills Asylum owner preserves history while visitors explore the paranormal]]></title><description><![CDATA[EAST BETHANY, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Sharon Coyle had two goals when she bought Rolling Hills Asylum 17 years ago: save a piece of history and explore the paranormal. &ldquo;All I did was I wanted to save a place, and I wanted to talk to dead people, you know?&rdquo; Coyle said. &ldquo;And here it is.&rdquo; What [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rolling-hills-asylum-owner-preserves-history-while-visitors-explore-the-paranormal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rolling-hills-asylum-owner-preserves-history-while-visitors-explore-the-paranormal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11-year-old girl shot on East Lovejoy]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; An 11-year-old girl was hospitalized after being shot on East Lovejoy Street Wednesday night, according to Buffalo police. The girl arrived around 10:15 p.m. Wednesday to ECMC suffering from wounds to the arm and chest. Police said the injuries are non-life threatening. It is unclear if the shooting happened in a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/11-year-old-girl-shot-on-east-lovejoy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:16:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/11-year-old-girl-shot-on-east-lovejoy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11-year-old girl shot on East Lovejoy, 1 charged]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; An 11-year-old girl was hospitalized after being accidentally shot on East Lovejoy Street Wednesday night, according to Buffalo police. The girl arrived around 10:15 p.m. Wednesday to ECMC suffering from wounds to the arm and chest. Police said the injuries are non-life threatening. It is unclear if the shooting, which was [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/11-year-old-girl-shot-on-east-lovejoy-1-charged/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/11-year-old-girl-shot-on-east-lovejoy-1-charged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamburg man sentenced for trying to rape 15-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Hamburg man was sentenced to a year and a half in jail for trying to rape a 15-year-old in 2025, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Thursday. Naphtali Masse, 39, tried to rape the teen on Dec. 30, 2025 in Hamburg. Masse was known to the victim. He was [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hamburg-man-sentenced-for-trying-to-rape-15-year-old/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hamburg-man-sentenced-for-trying-to-rape-15-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheektowaga dispatchers suspended for Flock misuse won't be charged]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Three public safety dispatchers in Cheektowaga who were suspended last month over Flock misuse will not be charged, the Erie County District Attorney's Office confirmed Thursday. The three dispatchers were suspended at the end of September for allegedly using the department's automated license plate reader to search for another employee's plate [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-dispatchers-suspended-for-flock-misuse-wont-be-charged/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-dispatchers-suspended-for-flock-misuse-wont-be-charged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump cancels Hegseth's planned livestream for Nidal Hasan execution]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump on Wednesday said he was canceling the livestream of the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, the former U.S. Army major who killed 13 people in the 2009 attack on Fort Hood. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had said the execution would be livestreamed, a decision that had come under substantial criticism, including from GOP [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-cancels-hegseths-planned-livestream-for-nidal-hasan-execution/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-cancels-hegseths-planned-livestream-for-nidal-hasan-execution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I Love Lucy' celebrates 75 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Groundbreaking sitcom "I Love Lucy," starring Jamestown, N.Y. native Lucille Ball, premiered on Oct. 15, 1951 on CBS. Thursday marks the show's 75th anniversary and the annual &ldquo;I Love Lucy&rdquo; Day, celebrated by the show&rsquo;s fans. The show, which was nominated for 21 Emmy Awards and won five, aired until 1957, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/i-love-lucy-celebrates-75-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/i-love-lucy-celebrates-75-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revisions made to Buffalo Public School closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Less than two weeks after announcing plans to close eight Buffalo Public Schools, district leaders are proposing revisions to where students and programs of the shuttered schools will be relocated. President of the Buffalo Teachers Federation, Rich Nigro, said the news comes after the community spoke out at a public meeting. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/revisions-made-to-buffalo-public-school-closures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/revisions-made-to-buffalo-public-school-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day 2 of jury selection continues in trial against Tops shooter]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Jury selection in the federal trial against the Tops mass shooter continued Wednesday afternoon downtown Buffalo after beginning on Tuesday. More jurors were excused Wednesday than Tuesday's session, with some saying that they would not vote for the death penalty due to religious or humanitarian reasons. Discussions surrounded the gunman's mental [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/day-2-of-jury-selection-continues-in-trial-against-tops-shooter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/day-2-of-jury-selection-continues-in-trial-against-tops-shooter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amherst Town Board approves hotel bed tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Town of Amherst announced the approval of a new hotel bed tax law, calling it a new revenue source for the town. The Amherst Town Board approved the law on Tuesday, which requires all short-term lodge establishments in Amherst to collect a 2.5% tax from each room booked. All revenue [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/amherst-town-board-approves-hotel-bed-tax/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/amherst-town-board-approves-hotel-bed-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interactive reading workshop inspires Buffalo students]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An interactive reading workshop is teaching students the power of their voice. Four local organizations, including the 5/14 Memorial Foundation and Say Yes Buffalo, came together to create "Little Voices Big Courage." On Wednesday, students at Public School 99 listened to the book "Manjhi Moves a Mountain" read to them by [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/interactive-reading-workshop-inspires-buffalo-students/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/interactive-reading-workshop-inspires-buffalo-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hochul vs. Blakeman: Utility bills, data centers, and ICE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul and Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman sparred over energy costs, immigration, and public safety during their first gubernatorial debate on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-vs-blakeman-utility-bills-data-centers-and-ice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-vs-blakeman-utility-bills-data-centers-and-ice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police recover loaded gun, suspected narcotics in Niagara Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Niagara Falls Police recovered a loaded weapon and a large quantity of suspected narcotics after conducting a search warrant on Pierce Avenue Tuesday afternoon. Police said the investigation stemmed from information they received through a tip line alleging that Tikere Ralands was selling narcotics, including alleged sales inside the Niagara Bottle [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-recover-loaded-gun-suspected-narcotics-in-niagara-falls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-recover-loaded-gun-suspected-narcotics-in-niagara-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamburg CSD celebrates renovated hallway, financial education]]></title><description><![CDATA[HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On Wednesday, Hamburg Central School District celebrated a ribbon cutting for its new "Future-Ready Business" hallway. "Today is about much more than opening a newly renovated space. It's about opening doors for students to new ideas, new skills, new relationships, and new possibilities," Rick Campbell, an advisory board chairperson for the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hamburg-csd-celebrates-renovated-hallway-financial-education/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hamburg-csd-celebrates-renovated-hallway-financial-education/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant owner pleads guilty to transporting immigrants]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The owner of Sushi Queen pleaded guilty to conspiring to transport immigrants lacking permanent legal status, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Wednesday. In March 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided the town of Tonawanda restaurant owned by 35-year-old Ping Ye of Amherst. That search was initiated after a traffic stop [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/restaurant-owner-pleads-guilty-to-transporting-immigrants/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/restaurant-owner-pleads-guilty-to-transporting-immigrants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zach Bryan announced as third 2027 concert at new stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Country artist Zach Bryan is scheduled to bring his 2027 summer tour through Orchard Park on June 2. The performance will mark the 11th stop in a 17-show North American run between April 28 and Aug. 6. The tour is set to pick back up in Australia in December. Bryan, a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/zach-bryan-announced-as-third-2027-concert-at-new-stadium/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/zach-bryan-announced-as-third-2027-concert-at-new-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Brady puts James Cook on notice over fumble issues: 'consequences']]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Bills coach Joe Brady put his star running back on notice over his fumbles, saying that there would be "consequences" if the issues persist, which could be less carries or playing time. Cook had two fumbles in Monday night's 37-34 Bills win against the Los Angeles Rams, one for a loss [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/joe-brady-puts-james-cook-on-notice-over-fumble-issues-consequences/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/joe-brady-puts-james-cook-on-notice-over-fumble-issues-consequences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greg Rousseau named AFC special teams player of the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Bills linebacker Greg Rousseau has been named AFC special teams player of the week for week five of the 2026-27 NFL season. The recognition follows Rousseau's block of Los Angeles Rams kicker Harrison Mevis' overtime field goal attempt, which would have won Monday night's game for the Rams. The block [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/greg-rousseau-named-afc-special-teams-player-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/greg-rousseau-named-afc-special-teams-player-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPCA Serving Erie County offers half-off adoption fees for big dogs during 'Big Mutt-tober']]></title><description><![CDATA[WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Big dogs are getting a little extra attention this month at the SPCA Serving Erie County, where adoption fees are half off for dogs weighing 44 pounds or more as part of its 'Big Mutt-tober' promotion. The special runs through Oct. 31 at the SPCA&rsquo;s location at 300 Harlem Road [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spca-serving-erie-county-offers-half-off-adoption-fees-for-big-dogs-during-big-mutt-tober/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spca-serving-erie-county-offers-half-off-adoption-fees-for-big-dogs-during-big-mutt-tober/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of June murder in Niagara Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The longtime suspect in an alleged murder in Niagara Falls over the summer was charged in connection to the killing on Wednesday, according to a Niagara County Court filing. Christopher Colon was charged with first-degree murder and concealment of a human corpse. He pleaded not guilty to both charges. Colon was [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-accused-of-june-murder-in-niagara-falls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-accused-of-june-murder-in-niagara-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch, stream and listen to Buffalo Bills vs. Las Vegas Raiders]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Fresh off a primetime road win against the Los Angeles Rams, the Bills will play their second straight game on the west coast at 4:25 p.m. Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. Here's how you can watch, stream and listen to the game. Television The game's on 4. WIVB, the official [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-to-watch-stream-and-listen-to-buffalo-bills-vs-las-vegas-raiders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-to-watch-stream-and-listen-to-buffalo-bills-vs-las-vegas-raiders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mammothon 2026: Goal to get women to sign up for mammograms]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and News 4 is once again partnering with Roswell Park for the annual Mammothon event. Early detection is crucial in the fight against breast cancer. Mammothon has a goal of encouraging women to sign up for a mammogram at either Roswell Park&rsquo;s downtown Buffalo location [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mammothon-2026-goal-to-get-women-to-sign-up-for-mammograms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mammothon-2026-goal-to-get-women-to-sign-up-for-mammograms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Draft Room fighting eviction lawsuit with hockey season underway ]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Draft Room, a popular downtown Buffalo restaurant right across from KeyBank Center, is fighting an eviction attempt by its landlord in court. Outlined in public legal documents, the restaurant's operator, Select Pour Ventures, is pushing back as the property's landlord, Top Shelf Management, claims the business failed to properly renew [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-draft-room-fighting-eviction-lawsuit-with-hockey-season-underway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-draft-room-fighting-eviction-lawsuit-with-hockey-season-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury selection has begun in the Tops shooter trial. Here's a recap]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Jury selection in the federal trial against the Tops mass shooter began Tuesday. One by one, a group of 12 potential jurors took to the stand, answering questions about their views on the death penalty or life in prison without the possibility of parole. On May 14, 2022, Payton Gendron shot [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jury-selection-has-begun-in-the-tops-shooter-trial-heres-a-recap/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jury-selection-has-begun-in-the-tops-shooter-trial-heres-a-recap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haven House shines a light on domestic violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Haven House, a program of child and family services, gathered Western New Yorkers on Delaware Avenue to shine a light on domestic violence. The conference on Tuesday brought advocates and supporters together to honor survivors, increase awareness during Domestic Violence Awareness Month and highlight the need for expanded shelter services, which [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/haven-house-shines-a-light-on-domestic-violence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/haven-house-shines-a-light-on-domestic-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres rally for a point on the road, UPL makes 35 saves before losing shootout in Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONTREAL (AP) &mdash; Zachary Bolduc scored the decisive goal in a shootout for the second straight game, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 after blowing a two-goal lead Tuesday night. Lane Hutson and Cole Caufield each had a goal and an assist for Montreal. Josh Anderson also scored, and Juraj Slafkovsky added [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-rally-for-a-point-on-the-road-upl-makes-35-saves-before-losing-shootout-in-montreal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-rally-for-a-point-on-the-road-upl-makes-35-saves-before-losing-shootout-in-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews work to repair neglected Broadway Barns]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Broadway Barns, which hold Buffalo's snow-fighting equipment, have fallen into disrepair. Now the city is taking action. On Tuesday, members of the Buffalo Common Council discussed these concerns. Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan's office says work is underway with a masonry company on the job to address the dire state of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-work-to-repair-neglected-broadway-barns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-work-to-repair-neglected-broadway-barns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hochul and Blakeman to face off in first and only debate Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governor Kathy Hochul and Republican Challenger Bruce Blakeman will face off at 7 p.m. on Tuesday for the first and only debate before the November 3 election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-and-blakeman-to-face-off-in-first-and-only-debate-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-and-blakeman-to-face-off-in-first-and-only-debate-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hochul and Blakeman to face off in first and only debate tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governor Kathy Hochul and Republican Challenger Bruce Blakeman will face off at 7 p.m. on Tuesday for the first and only debate before the November 3 election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-and-blakeman-to-face-off-in-first-and-only-debate-tonight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-and-blakeman-to-face-off-in-first-and-only-debate-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Common Council approves property tax exemption for disabled veterans]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan and the city's Common Council approved a property tax exemption for disabled veterans on Tuesday. To qualify under the local law, a veteran must meet applicable military discharge requirements and be considered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to be permanently and totally disabled as a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/common-council-approves-property-tax-exemption-for-disabled-veterans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/common-council-approves-property-tax-exemption-for-disabled-veterans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead after shooting on Alabama Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Police are investigating a fatal shooting on the 200 block of Alabama Street after officers found one victim dead with a gunshot wound to the chest. Officers responded to a rescue call for a female not breathing around 9:15 a.m. Tuesday. Upon arrival, a female was found dead on the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-shooting-on-alabama-street/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-shooting-on-alabama-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Driver in crash wanted in Medina]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Batavia Police said a driver who was involved in a crash Tuesday morning was wanted in connection with a crime in Orleans County. The crash happened at Richmond Avenue and State Street in Batavia. Officers in Medina were looking for the driver in a red SUV for an armed robbery. Police [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-driver-in-crash-wanted-in-medina/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-driver-in-crash-wanted-in-medina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery to remove part of right lung]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROME (AP) &mdash; Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery. It said the diagnosis had been suspected by preoperative [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pope-leo-xiv-diagnosed-with-lung-cancer-after-surgery-to-remove-part-of-right-lung/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pope-leo-xiv-diagnosed-with-lung-cancer-after-surgery-to-remove-part-of-right-lung/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remembering the 2006 October Storm 20 years later]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- It's a storm that took many Western New Yorkers by surprise, and one many will always remember. Oct. 12 and 13 marks 20 years since the 2006 October Storm that struck areas of Western New York. "It just looked like a war zone, it was crazy," Ellen Notarius, who was one [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/remembering-the-2006-october-storm-20-years-later/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/remembering-the-2006-october-storm-20-years-later/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROME (AP) &mdash; Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery. It said the diagnosis had been suspected by [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/surgery-confirms-pope-has-lung-cancer-and-he-had-the-lower-lobe-of-his-right-lung-removed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/surgery-confirms-pope-has-lung-cancer-and-he-had-the-lower-lobe-of-his-right-lung-removed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man gets 15 to life for killing on West Side]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Buffalo man was given 15 years to life in prison for a killing on the city's West Side in July 2025, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday. Moises Cortijo, 49, was a "participant" in the shooting death of 35-year-old David Ortiz-Ramos around 5 p.m. on July 13, 2025 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-gets-15-to-life-for-killing-on-west-side/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-gets-15-to-life-for-killing-on-west-side/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cornell suspends fraternity parties in wake of gang rape allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Effective immediately, Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff has suspended all fraternity parties and social events for the remainder of the academic year, according to a recent statement from the university.A list of new safety standards to "strengthen campus safety and better support survivors" explains how campus-wide change will be implemented following the criminal inquiry reopening of Jane Doe&rsquo;s rape allegations at the Chi Phi fraternity house.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cornell-suspends-fraternity-parties-in-wake-of-gang-rape-allegations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cornell-suspends-fraternity-parties-in-wake-of-gang-rape-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bye Week Ball to showcase stacked lineup of Buffalo bands at Town Ballroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With the local NFL team on a bye week at the end of the month, eight Buffalo bands are coming together Oct. 25 at Town Ballroom for a massive concert, beginning at 3 p.m. and running throughout the afternoon and evening. Johnny Hart and the Mess frontman and namesake Johnny Hart [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bye-week-ball-to-showcase-stacked-lineup-of-buffalo-bands-at-town-ballroom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bye-week-ball-to-showcase-stacked-lineup-of-buffalo-bands-at-town-ballroom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man gets 20 years to killing in Riverside neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Buffalo man was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Tuesday for a killing in the city's Riverside neighborhood last year, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. Sir Raven Rodgers, 31, shot and killed 47-year-old Rafael Ruiz Quinones around 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 14, 2025 on Isabelle Street near [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-gets-20-years-to-killing-in-riverside-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-gets-20-years-to-killing-in-riverside-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man gets 20 years for killing in Riverside neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Buffalo man was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Tuesday for a killing in the city's Riverside neighborhood last year, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. Sir Raven Rodgers, 31, shot and killed 47-year-old Rafael Ruiz Quinones around 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 14, 2025 on Isabelle Street near [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-gets-20-years-for-killing-in-riverside-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-gets-20-years-for-killing-in-riverside-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 new direct routes coming to Buffalo airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Two new nonstop routes are coming to the Buffalo Niagara International Airport this summer. Low-cost airline Breeze Airways will bring new routes Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Charleston S.C., as well as routes to Raleigh-Durham, N.C. The Myrtle Beach route will be offered on Thursdays and Sundays beginning July 1. The Charleston [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-new-direct-routes-coming-to-buffalo-airport/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-new-direct-routes-coming-to-buffalo-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bandits sign goalie Waukiigan Shognosh to three-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bandits on Tuesday announced they have signed their 2025 first-round pick Waukiigan Shognosh to a three-year contract, pending league approval. Shognosh, a 19-year-old hailing from the Walpole Island First Nation in Ontario, was drafted 14th overall in the 2025 National Lacrosse League entry draft. He spent last season on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bandits-sign-goalie-waukiigan-shognosh-to-three-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bandits-sign-goalie-waukiigan-shognosh-to-three-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winning lottery ticket worth nearly $30K sold in Lockport]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A winning Take 5 lottery ticket worth nearly $30,000 was sold in Lockport in Monday night's drawing. The ticket, worth a total of $29,407.60, was sold at the Tops on South Transit Road. The Take 5 drawing is done twice a day, once at 2:30 p.m. and again at 10:30 p.m. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/winning-lottery-ticket-worth-nearly-30k-sold-in-lockport/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/winning-lottery-ticket-worth-nearly-30k-sold-in-lockport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tops mass shooter files last-minute motion to dismiss, says there would be too few Black jurors]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Racist Tops mass shooter Payton Gendron and his attorneys filed on Monday a last-minute motion to dismiss the federal indictment, claiming the jury pool has too few Black people and is not representative of Western New York. The motion is a last-ditch effort to have the 27-count indictment tossed out. Jury [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tops-mass-shooter-files-last-minute-motion-to-dismiss-says-there-would-be-too-few-black-jurors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tops-mass-shooter-files-last-minute-motion-to-dismiss-says-there-would-be-too-few-black-jurors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Bills newest anthem to be put to the test in Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Boston Red Sox have "Sweet Caroline." The Pittsburgh Steelers have "Renegade." The Chicago Blackhawks have "Chelsea Dagger." Sports teams often latch onto anthems to get their fans and players pumped up during games. Since 1987, the Buffalo Bills have famously used a cover of the Isley Brothers hit "Shout" as [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-bills-newest-anthem-to-be-put-to-the-test-in-vegas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-bills-newest-anthem-to-be-put-to-the-test-in-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Allen's 121 rush yards was second-highest of career]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Josh Allen's 121 rushing yards in Monday night's 37-34 overtime win against the Los Angeles Rams was the second-highest total in a game in his career. Allen's 121 yards came on 10 rushing attempts and he scored his eighth rushing touchdown of the season, also becoming the first quarterback in NFL [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/josh-allens-121-rush-yards-was-second-highest-of-career/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/josh-allens-121-rush-yards-was-second-highest-of-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live updates: Jury selection begins Tuesday in Buffalo Tops mass shooter federal trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Jury selection is set to begin Tuesday in the upcoming federal trial against racist Tops mass shooter Payton Gendron. Gendron shot and killed 10 Black people at the Tops on Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo on May 14, 2022. Gendron is already serving multiple life sentences on state charges. He could possibly [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-jury-selection-begins-tuesday-in-buffalo-tops-mass-shooter-federal-trial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-jury-selection-begins-tuesday-in-buffalo-tops-mass-shooter-federal-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury selection begins Tuesday in Buffalo Tops mass shooter federal trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Jury selection is set to begin Tuesday in the upcoming federal trial against racist Tops mass shooter Payton Gendron. Gendron shot and killed 10 Black people at the Tops on Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo on May 14, 2022. Gendron is already serving multiple life sentences on state charges. He could possibly [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jury-selection-begins-tuesday-in-buffalo-tops-mass-shooter-federal-trial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jury-selection-begins-tuesday-in-buffalo-tops-mass-shooter-federal-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This week in stadium concert history: The complete rundown]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Over the past six months, WIVB has followed up sports reporter Jonah Bronstein's Buffalo Bills retrospective with a look at the concerts that took place at the old stadium in Orchard Park between 1973 and 2025 under its five monikers. Click any subheading below to view a full recap of the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/this-week-in-stadium-concert-history-the-complete-rundown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/this-week-in-stadium-concert-history-the-complete-rundown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Allen's 331 yards, Greg Rousseau's blocked FG in OT propel Bills to win in LA]]></title><description><![CDATA[INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) &mdash; Josh Allen accounted for 331 total yards and two touchdowns, Tyler Bass made a 45-yard field goal with 1:55 left in overtime shortly after Greg Rousseau blocked the Rams&rsquo; field goal attempt, and the Buffalo Bills outlasted Los Angeles for a 37-34 victory Monday night. Allen passed for 210 yards and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/josh-allens-331-yards-greg-rousseaus-blocked-fg-in-ot-propel-bills-to-win-in-la/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/josh-allens-331-yards-greg-rousseaus-blocked-fg-in-ot-propel-bills-to-win-in-la/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six arrested in online child exploitation investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Six individuals have been arrested following a two-day online child exploitation investigation in Erie County, the New York State Police announced Monday. The following individuals were arrested on Oct. 2: Joseph D. Boyler, 69, from Tonawanda, was arrested on Oct. 3. All five individuals were charged with second degree attempted rape. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/six-arrested-in-online-child-exploitation-investigation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/six-arrested-in-online-child-exploitation-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bottoms Up files lawsuit against City of Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Chippewa bar Bottoms Up has filed a lawsuit against the City of Buffalo and the city's common council, alleging that newly introduced operating restrictions negatively affect their most financially profitable event, threatening the future of their business and its reputation. This comes after fellow Chippewa establishment VENU, which is owned by [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bottoms-up-files-lawsuit-against-city-of-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bottoms-up-files-lawsuit-against-city-of-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency declaration looms for unsafe Broadway Barns]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo's Common Council is set to consider an emergency declaration for the city's Broadway Barns. After years of allowing it to fall into disrepair, the facility has reached a point where the holes in the roof have become too dangerous for workers. Drone footage captured by WIVB News 4 shows large [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/emergency-declaration-looms-for-unsafe-broadway-barns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/emergency-declaration-looms-for-unsafe-broadway-barns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres conclude homestand with win but lose captain Rasmus Dahlin to injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin sustained an upper-body injury during the second period of Monday's game against the Florida Panthers and was ruled out for the remainder of Buffalo's 5-3 victory. Dahlin, one of the NHL's top defensemen, took three shifts in the second period before going to the dressing room. He [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-conclude-homestand-with-win-but-lose-captain-rasmus-dahlin-to-injury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-conclude-homestand-with-win-but-lose-captain-rasmus-dahlin-to-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AKG honors Indigenous People's Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo AKG Art Museum honored Indigenous People's Day on Monday with a workshop showcasing the heritage behind the holiday with a Seneca artist. Guest artist Terrylee Williams, an enrolled Seneca, led a hands-on workshop at the museum's Knox building, where Williams displayed the materials that have been used for generations [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/akg-honors-indigenous-peoples-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/akg-honors-indigenous-peoples-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie, Pa. leaders offer update on mass shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erie, Pa (WJET/WFXP)-- As a family, a neighborhood, and the City of Erie just begins to start the grieving process, officials and investigators are just beginning to put together what led to this unspeakable tragedy. On Saturday, Erie's mayor, police chief and the Erie County District Attorney provided an update. 722 Perry Street, just before [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-pa-leaders-offer-update-on-mass-shooting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-pa-leaders-offer-update-on-mass-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: New York's 24th Congressional District Debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) &mdash; The candidates in New York's 24th Congressional District are facing off in an exclusive debate hosted by News 8 WROC and streamed across Nexstar's New York Stations. Incumbent Republican Claudia Tenney is being challenged by Alissa Ellman, who won the Democratic Primary in June. Tenney was first elected to Congress in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/watch-new-yorks-24th-congressional-district-debate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/watch-new-yorks-24th-congressional-district-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Debate for New York's 24th Congressional District scheduled for Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) &mdash; The candidates in New York's 24th Congressional District will face off in a debate at 7 p.m. Tuesday on WIVB. The debate is hosted by WIVB sister station WROC in Rochester. Incumbent Republican Claudia Tenney is being challenged by Alissa Ellman, who won the Democratic Primary in June. Tenney was first [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/debate-for-new-yorks-24th-congressional-district-scheduled-for-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/debate-for-new-yorks-24th-congressional-district-scheduled-for-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Debate for New York's 24th Congressional District scheduled for Oct. 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) &mdash; The candidates in New York's 24th Congressional District will face off in a debate on Oct. 20 on WIVB. The debate is hosted by WIVB sister station WROC in Rochester. Incumbent Republican Claudia Tenney is being challenged by Alissa Ellman, who won the Democratic Primary in June. Tenney was first elected [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/debate-for-new-yorks-24th-congressional-district-scheduled-for-oct-20/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/debate-for-new-yorks-24th-congressional-district-scheduled-for-oct-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don Felder set to bring Eagles, solo catalogues to Fallsview Casino]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Don Felder will be taking to the Fallsview Casino's OLG Stage on Nov. 6. Last week, he spoke with WIVB about the upcoming performance and what he's been working on lately, as well as his guitar playing philosophy. Felder said fans can expect a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/don-felder-set-to-bring-eagles-solo-catalogues-to-fallsview-casino/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/don-felder-set-to-bring-eagles-solo-catalogues-to-fallsview-casino/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veterans welcomed home from Honor Flight Mission 24]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Veterans from Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight Mission 24 arrived back in Western New York Sunday night to a crowd of family, friends, and community members welcoming them home from a trip recognizing their service and sacrifice. The nonprofit, which is celebrating 10 years in 2026, flies veterans to Washington, D.C. for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/veterans-welcomed-home-from-honor-flight-mission-24/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/veterans-welcomed-home-from-honor-flight-mission-24/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers help with relief efforts in Florida following Hurricane Isaias]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After Hurricane Isaias hit the Florida Panhandle Friday, leaving many without power and in need of food, volunteers are stepping up to help with relief efforts. "We look for the high power outages, wherever the biggest need is, if we can feed the community that doesn't have that power source," Director [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/volunteers-help-with-relief-efforts-in-florida-following-hurricane-isaias/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/volunteers-help-with-relief-efforts-in-florida-following-hurricane-isaias/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shooter who killed 8 in Pennsylvania was family’s patriarch, slain toddler’s dad says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man whose toddler was among eight people killed in a mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, said Sunday that the gunman was a grandfather who never seemed distressed or out of the ordinary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/shooter-who-killed-8-in-pennsylvania-was-familys-patriarch-slain-toddlers-dad-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/shooter-who-killed-8-in-pennsylvania-was-familys-patriarch-slain-toddlers-dad-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tri-Community Ambulance to host Junior Program open house]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Tri-Community Ambulance is hoping to get young people involved early. The organization is hosting an open house later this month, giving teenagers a chance to learn what it takes to serve their community. "Volunteerism in the Western New York area for fire and EMS has been struggling over the past few [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tri-community-ambulance-to-host-junior-program-open-house/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tri-community-ambulance-to-host-junior-program-open-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres score on power play, still lose big against Mammoth]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Neither a power-play goal at long last nor a goaltending switch was enough to spark the Sabres in a second straight loss at home. Tage Thompson broke the early season power-play drought as Buffalo scored first for just the second time in five games, and Colten Ellis made 26 saves in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-score-on-power-play-still-lose-big-against-mammoth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-score-on-power-play-still-lose-big-against-mammoth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UB Bulls win at Toledo to even record at midseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) &mdash; Messiah Burch broke loose on an 87-yard touchdown run with 4:30 remaining to help Buffalo pull away and beat Toledo 23-8 on Saturday.Connor Walendzak's 1-yard touchdown run capped a 14-play, 86-yard drive that pulled Toledo to 16-8 with 4:45 remaining. Burch answered on the first play from scrimmage on the next [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ub-bulls-win-at-toledo-to-even-record-at-midseason/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ub-bulls-win-at-toledo-to-even-record-at-midseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DT Ed Oliver, WR Joshua Palmer ruled out for Bills game vs. Rams on Monday Night Football]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) &mdash; Buffalo Bills coach Joe Brady on Saturday ruled out starting defensive tackle Ed Oliver and receiver Joshua Palmer from playing at the&nbsp;Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. Brady revealed Palmer hurt his shoulder when getting &ldquo;twisted up&rdquo; in practice a day earlier. Oliver, meantime, did not practice this week because [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dt-ed-oliver-wr-joshua-palmer-ruled-out-for-bills-game-vs-rams-on-monday-night-football/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dt-ed-oliver-wr-joshua-palmer-ruled-out-for-bills-game-vs-rams-on-monday-night-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County Department of Health reports potential diphtheria exposure in West Seneca schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Erie County Department of Health has confirmed a travel-related case of bacterial illness diphtheria, with schools in the West Seneca Central School District being identified as potential exposure sites. The department said that they are working with district leadership to inform students, staff, and families about the potential exposure out [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-department-of-health-reports-potential-diphtheria-exposure-in-west-seneca-schools/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-department-of-health-reports-potential-diphtheria-exposure-in-west-seneca-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 people dead in Erie mass shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine people are dead after what Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro described as a mass shooting in the City of Erie Friday night. The City of Erie also confirmed Saturday morning that nine people lost their lives in what they're describing as a tragedy. According to the city, officers arrived on the scene within minutes of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/9-people-dead-in-erie-mass-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/9-people-dead-in-erie-mass-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Difficult and heartbreaking' -- Several dead after shooting in Pennsylvania]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update as of 10:18 a.m. on Saturday, October 10: At least five people are dead after a shooting Friday night on Erie's East Side. Law enforcement first confirmed that two women were fatally shot on a sidewalk outside a home on the 700 block of Perry Street. Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah later confirmed that [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/difficult-and-heartbreaking-several-dead-after-shooting-in-pennsylvania/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/difficult-and-heartbreaking-several-dead-after-shooting-in-pennsylvania/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump praises Blakeman, rips Hochul, brings Mike Tyson up on stage during Syracuse speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- President Donald Trump urged people to vote for Republicans and repeatedly criticized the Democratic party, or "dumbocrats," New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and more during his wide-ranging remarks at the Oncenter in Syracuse Friday night. The center was standing room only for the event, where the president supported Republican gubernatorial candidate [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-praises-blakeman-rips-hochul-brings-mike-tyson-up-on-stage-during-syracuse-speech/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-praises-blakeman-rips-hochul-brings-mike-tyson-up-on-stage-during-syracuse-speech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills Backer communities brace for Hurricane Isaias]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Hurricane Isaias made landfall Friday night along the Florida panhandle and lower Alabama. Within this area are Bills Mafia communities with members who are Western New York natives. WIVB News 4 spoke with two Bills Backer chapters in Baldwin County, Alabama, and Pensacola, Florida, about the hurricane bearing down on the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-backer-communities-brace-for-hurricane-isaias/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-backer-communities-brace-for-hurricane-isaias/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venu files lawsuit against City of Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Chippewa business Venu announced Friday that it filed a lawsuit against the City of Buffalo, saying recent changes in operating rules have left the establishment unable to run at full capacity and have caused significant revenue loss. "It's become more apparent there is a misunderstanding of what is even going on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/venu-files-lawsuit-against-city-of-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/venu-files-lawsuit-against-city-of-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reward offered for information on 40-year-old cold case]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Crime Stoppers WNY is offering a $2,500 reward for information on a 40-year-old cold case regarding the disappearance of Yolanda Renee Hunt. Hunt was last seen on Aug. 26, 1986, in the area of Goodyear and Walden Avenues and was 18 years old when she went missing. Anyone with information that [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/reward-offered-for-information-on-40-year-old-cold-case/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/reward-offered-for-information-on-40-year-old-cold-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: President Trump's speech in Syracuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- 6:51 p.m. Air Force One carrying President Trump has landed in Syracuse. President Trump departed Air Force One at 7 p.m. and the motorcade departed Hancock International Airport. Click on the video player to watch President Trump's speech at the Oncenter in Syracuse. You can also watch on our free streaming [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/watch-president-trumps-speech-in-syracuse/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/watch-president-trumps-speech-in-syracuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ellicottville Fall Festival celebrates 50 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[ELLICOTTVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A beloved Western New York tradition is celebrating its golden anniversary this weekend. "It's nice to be able to know that this event that was started 50 years ago with just a few art vendors has grown to so much and has brought so many people together over the years," Executive [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ellicottville-fall-festival-celebrates-50-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ellicottville-fall-festival-celebrates-50-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash closes Bailey Avenue, brings down power lines]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Bailey Avenue near University at Buffalo's South Campus was closed Friday afternoon due to a crash that brought down power lines, Buffalo Police said. The street was closed around noon, with utility crews on scene along with police and firefighters. Authorities say to avoid the area as work to clear the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crash-closes-bailey-avenue-brings-down-power-lines/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crash-closes-bailey-avenue-brings-down-power-lines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Youngstown clerk accused of falsifying business records]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A woman is facing charges after she allegedly used a Village of Youngstown account to make fraudulent transactions while employed as a village clerk, the Niagara County Sheriff's office said Friday. The sheriff's office said an investigation determined Alexandra P. Certo used the account to make more than $28,400 of purchases [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-youngstown-clerk-accused-of-falsifying-business-records/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-youngstown-clerk-accused-of-falsifying-business-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global materials company expands Buffalo research site]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Global company Solstice Advanced Materials U.S., Inc. is expanding operations in Buffalo, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday, part of a multimillion-dollar expansion project that's creating new jobs. The $49 million project will make the company's research and development facility on Peabody Street its global R&amp;D hub. Hochul said the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/global-materials-company-expands-buffalo-research-site/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/global-materials-company-expands-buffalo-research-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Ditka, legendary former Chicago Bears head coach, dies at 86: Reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legendary former Chicago Bears Head Coach Mike Ditka, who coached the Bears to a dominant victory in Super Bowl XX, has died at 86, according to reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mike-ditka-legendary-former-chicago-bears-head-coach-dies-at-86-reports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mike-ditka-legendary-former-chicago-bears-head-coach-dies-at-86-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Ditka, legendary former Chicago Bears head coach, dies at 86]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legendary former Chicago Bears Head Coach Mike Ditka, who coached the Bears to a dominant victory in Super Bowl XX, has died at 86, according to reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mike-ditka-legendary-former-chicago-bears-head-coach-dies-at-86/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mike-ditka-legendary-former-chicago-bears-head-coach-dies-at-86/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon hiring up to 1,000 employees at new Niagara fulfillment center]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Amazon is bringing more jobs to Western New York, now hiring staff at its new Niagara fulfillment center for roles starting at $21 to $23 an hour. The company is hiring up to 1,000 employees at its 3.1 million square-foot center on Lockport Road in Niagara Falls for full- and part-time [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/amazon-hiring-up-to-1000-employees-at-new-niagara-fulfillment-center/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/amazon-hiring-up-to-1000-employees-at-new-niagara-fulfillment-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon hiring hundreds of employees at new Niagara fulfillment center]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Amazon is bringing more jobs to Western New York, now hiring staff at its new Niagara fulfillment center for roles starting at $21 to $23 an hour. The company is hiring up to 1,000 employees at its 3.1 million square-foot center on Lockport Road in Niagara Falls for full- and part-time [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/amazon-hiring-hundreds-of-employees-at-new-niagara-fulfillment-center/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/amazon-hiring-hundreds-of-employees-at-new-niagara-fulfillment-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halloween activities happening across WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Spooky season is in full swing, and there are plenty of festive events happening across Western New York, from hayrides to haunted mansion tours and everything in between. Pumpkin farms Akron Acres: Visitors can pick pumpkins at Akron Acres and find seasonal treats inside their farm market and country store. 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Lowe, of Buffalo, shot 36-year-old Deval Watkins with an illegal handgun in a parking lot on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-sentenced-to-25-years-to-life-for-fatal-shooting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-sentenced-to-25-years-to-life-for-fatal-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nickelback coming to KeyBank Center in March]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Canadian rock band Nickelback will be taking the stage at KeyBank Center on March 24, 2027, the venue announced Friday. The band will be bringing their "Everything Under the Sun" tour to the downtown arena with English rock band Don Broco opening. The tour name corresponds with that of Nickelback's forthcoming [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nickelback-coming-to-keybank-center-in-march/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nickelback-coming-to-keybank-center-in-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 games to watch: Canisius star RB Elijah Kimble chases WNY record in Week 6 of high school football season]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Elijah Kimble, the Canisius star running back and four-star prospect committed to play college football for Syracuse University, can become Western New York&rsquo;s all-time leading rusher this weekend. Along with big divisional matchups, these are some of the games WIVB News 4 will be watching in Week 6. Canisius vs. Huron [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/4-games-to-watch-canisius-star-rb-elijah-kimble-chases-wny-record-in-week-6-of-high-school-football-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/4-games-to-watch-canisius-star-rb-elijah-kimble-chases-wny-record-in-week-6-of-high-school-football-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BPS holds first community meeting on closure proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Families had the opportunity to weigh in as the first of three community meetings regarding a proposal that could close eight Buffalo Public Schools was held Thursday. Under the proposal, more than 2,000 students would be impacted and more than 100 positions in the district would be eliminated. The Board of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bps-holds-first-community-meeting-on-closure-proposal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bps-holds-first-community-meeting-on-closure-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final 43North competition winners announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- More than 3,000 people gathered at Shea's Performing Arts Center on Thursday for the 43North competition finals, where five startup businesses were awarded a combined $5 million. The 2026 winners include Airbuild INC., JECA Energy Bars, Leansite, Playground, and Valene Health. Each company will receive $1 million to help grow their [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/final-43north-competition-winners-announced/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/final-43north-competition-winners-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres remain shut out on power play, UPL struggles in blowout loss at home]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Still unable to score a goal on the power play through the opening week of the season, the Sabres took their largest loss of the season so far, and their first on home ice. 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Following investigation, Charles Brancato, 73, has been charged with second degree vehicular assault after crashing into a crowd of pedestrians [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-man-faces-new-charge-after-injuring-eight-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-man-faces-new-charge-after-injuring-eight-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County Commissioner of Health on safe infant sleep practices]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- According to the Erie County Health Department, seven infants, all six months old or younger, have died in the area over the span of just two months. With unsafe sleeping environments cited as a contributing cause, Erie County Commissioner of Health Dr. Gale Burstein is reminding caregivers about the ABCs of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-commissioner-of-health-on-safe-infant-sleep-practices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-commissioner-of-health-on-safe-infant-sleep-practices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County Fire Academy receives new training equipment]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Erie County Fire Academy received two new fire engines on Thursday, donated by local agencies to help with future training. The Colden Fire District and Bowmansville Volunteer Fire Association each donated old pumper fire trucks to be used by all local fire departments at the Training Academy in Cheektowaga. &ldquo;These [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-fire-academy-receives-new-training-equipment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-fire-academy-receives-new-training-equipment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 injured in dump truck crash on I-990]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Three drivers were injured Thursday morning in a crash involving a dump truck on the I-990 Expressway in Amherst, the Amherst Police Department said. Just after 7:15 a.m., a car driven by a 29-year-old woman from Buffalo went off the road and hit a guard rail before swerving back into the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/3-injured-in-dump-truck-crash-on-i-990/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/3-injured-in-dump-truck-crash-on-i-990/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person arrested in connection to The Cereal Spot and Mr. Greek break-ins, 5 more]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A 38-year-old man was arrested in connection to break-ins at two Elmwood Avenue restaurants, along with five more dating back to June, Buffalo police said Thursday. Buffalo resident Pierre Salvatore is accused of breaking into Mr. Greek, located at 1122 Elmwood Ave., around 6 a.m. on Sept. 22. He also allegedly [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/person-arrested-in-connection-to-the-cereal-spot-and-mr-greek-break-ins-5-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/person-arrested-in-connection-to-the-cereal-spot-and-mr-greek-break-ins-5-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hazmat suits, vacuum truck, and blue drums: What's going on at Love Canal?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work at Love Canal in Niagara Falls sparked curiosity among some residents. The DEC said the work is part of routine maintenance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hazmat-suits-vacuum-truck-and-blue-drums-whats-going-on-at-love-canal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hazmat-suits-vacuum-truck-and-blue-drums-whats-going-on-at-love-canal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County lawmakers approve small business bill, pass resolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erie County lawmakers on Thursday voted to approve the Small Business Utilization Act and passed a resolution that calls for reimbursement from New York State. County Legislature supports resolution calling for state reimbursement The Erie County Legislature unanimously passed a resolution requesting New York State to reimburse the county for housing [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-lawmakers-approve-small-business-bill-pass-resolution/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-lawmakers-approve-small-business-bill-pass-resolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cement mixer truck rolls over on I-190, driver hurt]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A cement mixer truck rolled over on I-190 on Thursday afternoon, according to New York State Police. Police responded around 12:30 p.m. Thursday to the northbound lane between exits 8 and 9, where the truck had overturned and hit the median barrier. The driver was transported to ECMC due to minor [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cement-mixer-truck-rolls-over-on-i-190-driver-hurt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cement-mixer-truck-rolls-over-on-i-190-driver-hurt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo suing U.S. Department of Interior over Miami Street property]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The City of Buffalo filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging a decision by the U.S. Department of the Interior that put the property at 5 Miami Street into restricted-fee status. The complaint asks the court to review the department's 2023 decision under the Administrative Procedure Act to "determine if the decision should [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-suing-us-department-of-interior-over-miami-street-property/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-suing-us-department-of-interior-over-miami-street-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hochul announces $10M to continue East Side development]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday an additional $10 million in funding to continue development on Buffalo's East Side. The investment will support the East Side Building Fund, which Hochul first launched in May 2025. The additional funding will help stabilize historic buildings, continue infill development and support private building renovations across [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-announces-10m-to-continue-east-side-development/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-announces-10m-to-continue-east-side-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver gets probation after fatal hit-and-run in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was sentenced to five years of probation for killing a pedestrian in a hit-and-run on Buffalo's West Side, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Thursday. Officials said 75-year-old Kaled Handal was driving a car on April 10 on Grant Street when he struck 58-year-old Luiman E. Velez [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/driver-gets-probation-after-fatal-hit-and-run-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/driver-gets-probation-after-fatal-hit-and-run-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo International Film Festival organizers preview 20th annual festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Note: The above video contains a live interview conducted with BIFF on Thursday morning at North Park Theatre, while the article below is from a Wednesday interview with BIFF conducted via Zoom. BUFFALO, N.Y. 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Many people spoke out against the potential change, which would add mixed-use sites around the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/residents-voice-concerns-over-development-plans-near-new-highmark-stadium/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/residents-voice-concerns-over-development-plans-near-new-highmark-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents voice concerns over development plans near Highmark Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Residents in Orchard Park could soon see development in the area surrounding Highmark Stadium, as discussions over the town's zoning and codes continue. Residents raised concerns about rezoning in Orchard Park at Wednesday's town hall meeting. Many people spoke out against the potential change, which would add mixed-use sites around the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/residents-voice-concerns-over-development-plans-near-highmark-stadium/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/residents-voice-concerns-over-development-plans-near-highmark-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cornell Faculty Senate moving forward with 'no-confidence' vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBANY, N.Y. (News10) -- The Senate Faculty at Cornell University plans to vote on a rare resolution of "no confidence" over the Ivy League's handling of a 2024 gang rape allegation at a Chi Phi Fraternity House on campus. The resolution will be brought up at the next Senate Faculty meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 14. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cornell-faculty-senate-moving-forward-with-no-confidence-vote/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cornell-faculty-senate-moving-forward-with-no-confidence-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 injured after shooting on Deerfield Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man was transported to the hospital after he was shot in the leg in Buffalo on Wednesday, according to Buffalo police. Officers responded to a shooting call in the 100 block of Deerfield Avenue around 4:15 p.m., where police found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Police said the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-injured-after-shooting-on-deerfield-avenue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-injured-after-shooting-on-deerfield-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UB joins new initiative to build homes across Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- More vacant lots in Buffalo will turn into homes built for families under a new partnership announced at the University at Buffalo on Wednesday. City officials and the University at Buffalo's School of Architecture and Planning will lead the "Buffalo Ready Homes" initiative. The plan is to identify vacant lots throughout [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ub-joins-new-initiative-to-build-homes-across-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ub-joins-new-initiative-to-build-homes-across-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[43North hosts semifinals at new Golisano Institute]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The last 43North competition is happening Wednesday night at the new Golisano Institute downtown Buffalo. The semifinals are being held at the new Golisano Institute for Business &amp; Entrepreneurship for the first time, where 15 startups will make their pitch. Eight of the startups will move onto the finals, which will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/43north-hosts-semifinals-at-new-golisano-institute/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/43north-hosts-semifinals-at-new-golisano-institute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenmore Mercy Hospital marks 75 years of serving WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Kenmore Mercy Hospital marked its 75th anniversary on Wednesday, honoring decades of serving the Western New York community through healthcare. The hospital was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1951. Hospital leaders said long-term physicians, associates and volunteers were recognized during Wednesday's ceremony. "I think it's a special place, Kenmore [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kenmore-mercy-hospital-marks-75-years-of-serving-wny/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kenmore-mercy-hospital-marks-75-years-of-serving-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet red panda cubs at the Buffalo Zoo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Visitors at the Buffalo Zoo can now meet two curious red panda cubs sharing an outdoor habitat with their mom, three-year-old Himalaya. Zoo leaders said the female cubs were born to Himalaya and five-year-old Mogwai in June. They have spent the last few months growing in their behind-the-scenes area at the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/meet-red-panda-cubs-at-the-buffalo-zoo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/meet-red-panda-cubs-at-the-buffalo-zoo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roswell Park cancer vaccine trial shows longer survival for some patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A cancer vaccine being tested by Roswell Park's cancer center is showing longer survival rates for some patients with glioblastoma, according to test results released Wednesday. The vaccine, called SurVaxM and developed by MimiVax Inc. and Roswell Park, was administered to 233 glioblastoma patients across 11 cancer centers across the country. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/roswell-park-cancer-vaccine-trial-shows-longer-survival-for-some-patients/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/roswell-park-cancer-vaccine-trial-shows-longer-survival-for-some-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Isaias forms in the Gulf, impact it could bring to WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; After a very quiet and uneventful hurricane season in the Gulf and Atlantic, Tropical Storm Isaias has formed in the Gulf and is projected to strengthen into a low-end Category 1 or 2 hurricane before it hits the Gulf Coast near the panhandle of Florida, as well as Alabama, Mississippi, and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tropical-storm-isaias-forms-in-the-gulf-impact-it-could-bring-to-wny/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tropical-storm-isaias-forms-in-the-gulf-impact-it-could-bring-to-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire Prevention Week highlights battery safety, smoke detectors and insurance coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[GETZVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Fire Prevention Week is putting a spotlight on the everyday steps families can take to prevent fires and protect themselves if one starts. This year&rsquo;s theme, &ldquo;Charge Into Fire Safety,&rdquo; focuses on the safe use of lithium-ion batteries, which are found in everything from phones and toys to power tools, hair [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fire-prevention-week-highlights-battery-safety-smoke-detectors-and-insurance-coverage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fire-prevention-week-highlights-battery-safety-smoke-detectors-and-insurance-coverage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corning museum to host 12th annual gingerbread art exhibition]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Rockwell Museum in Corning on Wednesday announced the return of its annual "Gingerbread Invitational," which will be celebrating its 12th anniversary this year. The competition and exhibition will bring bakers of all skill levels to showcase their gingerbread-building creativity, with this year's theme looking toward the future, inspired by the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/corning-museum-to-host-12th-annual-gingerbread-art-exhibition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/corning-museum-to-host-12th-annual-gingerbread-art-exhibition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next week marks 20 years since the October Surprise storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Next week marks 20 years since on of Western New York's most memorable winter events - the October Surprise Storm of 2006. On the evening of Oct. 12, 2006, 20 inches of heavy, wet snow fell on the region, bringing down trees &ndash; which knocked down power lines. Thousands of people [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/next-week-marks-20-years-since-the-october-surprise-storm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/next-week-marks-20-years-since-the-october-surprise-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next week marks 20 years since the October Surprise]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Next week marks 20 years since on of Western New York's most memorable winter events - the October Surprise Storm of 2006. On the evening of Oct. 12, 2006, 20 inches of heavy, wet snow fell on the region, bringing down trees &ndash; which knocked down power lines. Thousands of people [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/next-week-marks-20-years-since-the-october-surprise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/next-week-marks-20-years-since-the-october-surprise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo files lawsuit to pause construction on Seneca-built gas station]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buffalo mayor Sean Ryan is scheduled to hold a news conference at 11 a.m. regarding the lawsuit. BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Buffalo has filed a lawsuit seeking to pause construction of the Seneca Nation-built gas station and truck stop on Miami Street, city officials said Wednesday. The suit, filed in New York State Supreme Court, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-files-lawsuit-to-pause-construction-on-seneca-built-gas-station/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-files-lawsuit-to-pause-construction-on-seneca-built-gas-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man found guilty of killing 3-month-old son]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Buffalo man was found guilty of killing his 3-month-old son in May 2025, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. Jurors found that Elijah Rogers, 28, killed his son via blunt force trauma to the head at a home on Tonawanda Street on May 23, 2025. The baby was [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-found-guilty-of-killing-3-month-old-son/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-found-guilty-of-killing-3-month-old-son/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dancing With the Stars Live coming to Buffalo in January]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Professional dancers and celebrities will hit the dance floor at KeyBank Center in downtown Buffalo in January. The Dancing With the Stars Live tour will make a stop at Buffalo's downtown arena on Jan. 22. Several professional dancers will perform at the show, along with celebrities that have not been announced [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dancing-with-the-stars-live-coming-to-buffalo-in-january/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dancing-with-the-stars-live-coming-to-buffalo-in-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo movie theater debuts new bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Scene One Market Arcade Cinemas in Buffalo celebrated a new milestone on Tuesday, debuting a new bar that gives guests the option to enjoy an alcoholic beverage with their movie. The new addition comes after the business opened their doors to the public six months ago. Scene One Entertainment also unveiled [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-movie-theater-debuts-new-bar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-movie-theater-debuts-new-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Langworthy, Gies face off in debate as New York's 23rd congressional district race heats up]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Candidates for New York's 23rd congressional district race faced off in a debate Tuesday night in Elmira, addressing affordability and tariffs, among other topics. Republican incumbent Nick Langworthy and Democratic candidate Aaron Gies discussed the relationship between the U.S. and Canada, the war in Iran and rising costs. Both candidates said [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/langworthy-gies-face-off-in-debate-as-new-yorks-23rd-congressional-district-race-heats-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/langworthy-gies-face-off-in-debate-as-new-yorks-23rd-congressional-district-race-heats-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres rally for overtime win over Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Owen Power scored with 37 seconds left in overtime to give the Sabres a 3-2 comeback victory against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center. Power also had an assist in raising his team-leading point total to five through the first three games of the season. 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Power also had an assist in raising his team-leading point total to five through the first three games of the season. &ldquo;I really like [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/owen-power-lifts-sabres-to-overtime-win-over-wild/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/owen-power-lifts-sabres-to-overtime-win-over-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NY 23rd Congressional District Debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[(WETM) &ndash; 18 News' Jim Turpin will host the 2026 New York 23rd Congressional District Debate live at 7 p.m. Click the video above to watch the live debate between Congressman Nick Langworthy (R) and Candidate Aaron Gies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2026-ny-23rd-congressional-district-debate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2026-ny-23rd-congressional-district-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 injured after crash on River Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Three individuals sustained injuries after a motor vehicle crash on River Road, the North Tonawanda Police Department said Tuesday. Police responded to the area of River and Ward roads for a report of a rollover motor vehicle crash around 10 a.m. An investigation determined a 62-year-old man was driving a 2009 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/3-injured-after-crash-on-river-road/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/3-injured-after-crash-on-river-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Prenatal Perinatal Network hosts family conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Prenatal Perinatal Network is connecting families, professionals and the community during their BPPN Family Conference: Supporting Wellness, Strengthening Connections. "You know that old adage; it takes a village. It really does take a community to work together. We cannot be all things for people; we cannot, you know, solve [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-prenatal-perinatal-network-hosts-family-conference/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-prenatal-perinatal-network-hosts-family-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills' Dion Dawkins hosts community job fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins provided a chance for job seekers who have come out of the criminal justice system to receive resources and guidance on Tuesday. Dion's Dreamers Foundation and Peaceprints of WNY hosted a job fair on University at Buffalo's South Campus. Dawkins said attendees left the event with [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-dion-dawkins-hosts-community-job-fair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-dion-dawkins-hosts-community-job-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man accused of threatening Georgia congressman]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man is accused of threatening a Georgia congressman who is in the middle of a tight race for U.S. Senate, according to the Butts County Sheriff's Office in Georgia. Officials said Anthony Lantrell Bennett admitted to sending a message threatening to kill Republican Rep. Mike Collins and his son-in-law. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-accused-of-threatening-georgia-congressman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-accused-of-threatening-georgia-congressman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy names new executive director]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo civic leader was named the new executive director for the Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy on Tuesday. Crystal Selk will oversee operations, community engagement, site activation, and future programming for Ralph Wilson Park. She joined the conservancy after serving as the director of West Side Community Services from 2021 to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ralph-wilson-park-conservancy-names-new-executive-director/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ralph-wilson-park-conservancy-names-new-executive-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco working to get membership numbers up as Amherst warehouse opening nears]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A little more than three weeks remain until Western New York's first Costco will open for business. Located on Ridge Lea Road in Amherst, the buy-in-bulk warehouse is scheduled to open for members on Oct. 28. The gas station attached to the warehouse is already open. The store is bringing in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/costco-working-to-get-membership-numbers-up-as-amherst-warehouse-opening-nears/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/costco-working-to-get-membership-numbers-up-as-amherst-warehouse-opening-nears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fired engineer says DEC retaliated for raising concerns about Goodyear emissions]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fired DEC engineer is now suing the agency for alleged civil rights violations and petitioning for a new arbitration hearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fired-engineer-says-dec-retaliated-for-raising-concerns-about-goodyear-emissions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fired-engineer-says-dec-retaliated-for-raising-concerns-about-goodyear-emissions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch, stream and listen to Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Coming off their first loss of the season, the Bills will go on the road for the first time in nearly a month to face the Los Angeles Rams at 8:15 p.m. on Oct. 12 on Monday Night Football. Here's how you can watch, stream and listen to the game. Television [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-to-watch-stream-and-listen-to-buffalo-bills-vs-los-angeles-rams-on-monday-night-football/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-to-watch-stream-and-listen-to-buffalo-bills-vs-los-angeles-rams-on-monday-night-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York declares measles disaster emergency]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Monday declared the first statewide disaster emergency this year over a measles outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-declares-measles-disaster-emergency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-declares-measles-disaster-emergency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Big Deal Days: 100+ of the best deals we could find]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon's fall Prime Day event is here, and there are great live deals now Amazon's fall sales event is here, and it's the last time before Black Friday to get big deals on&nbsp;bestselling favorites. 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"It was really time for us to move and to expand and to keep evolving our business," President and CEO [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/reeds-jewelers-announces-move-expansion-of-flagship-store/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/reeds-jewelers-announces-move-expansion-of-flagship-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seneca Nation President hosts fundraiser for Blakeman]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Seneca Nation President JC Seneca hosted a fundraiser on Monday in support of gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman at the Seneca Niagara Casino. The fundraiser comes as the Seneca Nation remains at odds with the city of Buffalo over a proposed gas station project in the Old First Ward and continues negotiations [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/seneca-nation-president-hosts-fundraiser-for-blakeman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/seneca-nation-president-hosts-fundraiser-for-blakeman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three arrested for stealing postal key in Niagara Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One Amherst resident and two Buffalo residents have been arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit mail theft, the United States District Attorney's Office said. On Dec. 5, 2025, a letter carrier was robbed of her postal key, which could be used to gain access to all blue collection boxes located [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/three-arrested-for-stealing-postal-key-in-niagara-falls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/three-arrested-for-stealing-postal-key-in-niagara-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One dead following crash in Wheatfield]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person is dead following a motor vehicle accident in the town of Wheatfield on Monday, the Niagara Country Sheriff's Office said. Shortly before 4:30 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a single car motor vehicle accident in the 3000 block of Mapleton Road, where they found a 2019 Ford [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/one-dead-following-crash-in-wheatfield/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/one-dead-following-crash-in-wheatfield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reward offered for information on fatal hit-and-run in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Crime Stoppers WNY is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification and arrest of a person of interest in a fatal hit-and-run accident that happened last month in Buffalo. Officers responded to a four-vehicle accident at Broadway and Oak Street around 4:30 p.m. on Sept. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/reward-offered-for-information-on-fatal-hit-and-run-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/reward-offered-for-information-on-fatal-hit-and-run-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills CB Maxwell Hairston apologizes for leaving locker room after loss: 'I'm better than that']]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Bills second-year cornerback Maxwell Hairston apologized on Monday for leaving the locker room without talking to the media after Sunday's 29-26 loss to the New England Patriots. "That's kind of immature and I'm better than that," Hairston said Monday. Hairston struggled mightily as he was targeted regularly by Patriots quarterback Drake [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-cb-maxwell-hairston-apologizes-for-leaving-locker-room-after-loss-im-better-than-that/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-cb-maxwell-hairston-apologizes-for-leaving-locker-room-after-loss-im-better-than-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owner of The Cowboy arrested after West Chippewa Street stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Chippewa bar The Cowboy was closed by Buffalo Police after its owner, 72-year-old Alfred Castricone, allegedly stabbed someone before inadvertently stabbing himself on Oct. 2. Castricone was arrested Monday in connection with Friday's stabbing that occurred on Friday, the Buffalo Police Department said. Officers responded to a stabbing call in the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/owner-of-the-cowboy-arrested-after-west-chippewa-street-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/owner-of-the-cowboy-arrested-after-west-chippewa-street-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested for West Chippewa Street stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man was arrested Monday in connection with a non-fatal stabbing that occurred on Friday, Oct. 2, the Buffalo Police Department said. Around 8 p.m. Friday, officers responded to a stabbing call in the first block of West Chippewa Street, where two victims with stab wounds were found and transported to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-arrested-for-west-chippewa-street-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-arrested-for-west-chippewa-street-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin says his 22nd NHL season will be his last, final Buffalo stop set for March]]></title><description><![CDATA[ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) &mdash; Alex Ovechkin said Monday that his 22nd season in the NHL will be his last, beginning the farewell tour for the longtime Washington Capitals captain who holds the league's career goal-scoring record. Ovechkin addressed teammates to deliver the news before the team posted a message from him on social media. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/washington-capitals-captain-alex-ovechkin-says-his-22nd-nhl-season-will-be-his-last-final-buffalo-stop-set-for-march/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/washington-capitals-captain-alex-ovechkin-says-his-22nd-nhl-season-will-be-his-last-final-buffalo-stop-set-for-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin says his 22nd NHL season will be his last, final Buffalo stop in March]]></title><description><![CDATA[ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) &mdash; Alex Ovechkin said Monday that his 22nd season in the NHL will be his last, beginning the farewell tour for the longtime Washington Capitals captain who holds the league's career goal-scoring record. Ovechkin addressed teammates to deliver the news before the team posted a message from him on social media. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/washington-capitals-captain-alex-ovechkin-says-his-22nd-nhl-season-will-be-his-last-final-buffalo-stop-in-march/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/washington-capitals-captain-alex-ovechkin-says-his-22nd-nhl-season-will-be-his-last-final-buffalo-stop-in-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waxlight Bar à Vin to close at end of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Beloved restaurant Waxlight Bar &agrave; Vin in Buffalo's Black Rock neighborhood announced Monday it will be closing at the end of the year, with New Year's Eve being its final night of service. "Waxlight opened in November 2019 with an unusual ownership structure built around five equal partners, each responsible for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/waxlight-bar-vin-to-close-at-end-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/waxlight-bar-vin-to-close-at-end-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen on e-bike struck by SUV in North Tonawanda]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 15-year-old boy was taken to a hospital after he was hit by an SUV while riding an electric dirt bike in North Tonawanda on Sunday, according to police. Police said the teenager was struck by the SUV at the intersection of Twin Cities Memorial Highway and Schenck Street around 1:22 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/teen-on-e-bike-struck-by-suv-in-north-tonawanda/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/teen-on-e-bike-struck-by-suv-in-north-tonawanda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen hit in e-bike accident in North Tonawanda]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 15-year-old boy was taken to a hospital after he was hit by an SUV while riding an electric dirt bike in North Tonawanda on Sunday, according to police. Police said the teenager was struck by the SUV at the intersection of Twin Cities Memorial Highway and Schenck Street around 1:22 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/teen-hit-in-e-bike-accident-in-north-tonawanda/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/teen-hit-in-e-bike-accident-in-north-tonawanda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hochul, Blakeman visit Buffalo as NY governor race draws closer]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican candidate for governor Bruce Blakeman made stops around Western New York Monday as New York's gubernatorial race draws closer. Blakeman spoke about affordability in Buffalo early in the day, emphasizing a need to stimulate economic activity in the region. "In the City of Buffalo, in the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-blakeman-visit-buffalo-as-ny-governor-race-draws-closer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-blakeman-visit-buffalo-as-ny-governor-race-draws-closer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruce Blakeman to hold campaign fundraiser in WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Republican candidate for governor Bruce Blakeman is making stops around Western New York Monday to address affordability and raise campaign funds as New York's gubernatorial race draws closer. Blakeman is holding a campaign fundraiser at the Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino alongside Seneca Nation President JC Seneca and fellow Republicans Rep. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bruce-blakeman-to-hold-campaign-fundraiser-in-wny/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bruce-blakeman-to-hold-campaign-fundraiser-in-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This week in stadium concert history: Oct. 4-10]]></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. Oct. 4-10 Oct. 8, 1997: The latest concert in the calendar year to ever take place at the old stadium in Orchard Park consisted of a billing of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/this-week-in-stadium-concert-history-oct-4-10/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/this-week-in-stadium-concert-history-oct-4-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in custody following large police presence on Cornell Drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man is in custody following an incident that saw multiple agencies responding to what started as a welfare check in Depew Sunday night, Captain Rochelle Menard with the Depew Police Department told WIVB News 4. Officers were called to a residence on Cornell Drive for a welfare check around 5 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-in-custody-following-large-police-presence-on-cornell-drive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-in-custody-following-large-police-presence-on-cornell-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in custody following large police presence in Depew]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man is in custody following an incident that saw multiple agencies responding to what started as a welfare check in Depew Sunday night, Captain Rochelle Menard with the Depew Police Department told WIVB News 4. Officers were called to a residence on Cornell Drive for a welfare check around 5 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-in-custody-following-large-police-presence-in-depew/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-in-custody-following-large-police-presence-in-depew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in custody after welfare check and police presence in Depew]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man is in custody following an incident that saw multiple agencies responding to what started as a welfare check in Depew Sunday night, Captain Rochelle Menard with the Depew Police Department told WIVB News 4. Officers were called to a residence on Cornell Drive for a welfare check around 5 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-in-custody-after-welfare-check-and-police-presence-in-depew/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-in-custody-after-welfare-check-and-police-presence-in-depew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo sisters honored with street signs]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo sisters Wanda Covington Bobian and Jody Covington were honored Sunday with the installation of Trailblazing Street Designations to commemorate their contributions to the community. A locally renowned dancer and actor who was heavily involved with the African American Cultural Center throughout her childhood, Wanda Covington Bobian&rsquo;s sign is located at [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-sisters-honored-with-street-signs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-sisters-honored-with-street-signs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's devastating': Community weighs in on BPS closure proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The news of eight Buffalo Public Schools facing closure or restructuring is now sinking in with families and staff, including at PS 82, The Ronald Peoples School of Scholars. "Our school is called 'The School of Scholars' for a reason," Joy Jordan said. "We built a specialized, supportive close-knit environment to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/its-devastating-community-weighs-in-on-bps-closure-proposal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/its-devastating-community-weighs-in-on-bps-closure-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With D.J. Moore injured, Keon Coleman steps up]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An unexpected wide receiver -- Patriots wideout Efton Chism III -- led New England to a 29-26 win over the Bills on Sunday with his highlight-reel touchdown catch late in the fourth quarter. For all of Buffalo's problems against the Patriots -- and there were many -- it overshadowed what had [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/with-dj-moore-injured-keon-coleman-steps-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/with-dj-moore-injured-keon-coleman-steps-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turnovers, costly errors lead to Bills' first loss of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) &mdash; The Bills dropped to 3-1 in Buffalo's first loss at its new Highmark Stadium, and first under new coach Joe Brady, as the New England Patriots defeated the Bills 29-26 on Sunday. Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, including Efton Chism&rsquo;s one-handed catch with 1:50 remaining. Romeo Doubs had touchdown [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/turnovers-costly-errors-lead-to-bills-first-loss-of-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/turnovers-costly-errors-lead-to-bills-first-loss-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christa Pike's lawyer says she has not regained consciousness since her failed Tennessee execution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christa Pike has remained unconscious and on a ventilator at a hospital in the four days since her failed execution in Tennessee, and her prognosis might not be known for days more, one of her lawyers said Sunday. Little has been released about Pike's condition since Wednesday night's execution attempt. She has since remained hospitalized [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/christa-pikes-lawyer-says-she-has-not-regained-consciousness-since-her-failed-tennessee-execution/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/christa-pikes-lawyer-says-she-has-not-regained-consciousness-since-her-failed-tennessee-execution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Canadians to observe permanent daylight saving time. Why can’t the US?]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many across Canada, the clocks will not "fall back" an hour in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/more-canadians-to-observe-permanent-daylight-saving-time-why-cant-the-us/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/more-canadians-to-observe-permanent-daylight-saving-time-why-cant-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres fans celebrate season ahead at home opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The energy was electric at Alumni Plaza ahead of the Buffalo Sabres' home opener Saturday against the Chicago Blackhawks, with fans excited not only for what turned out to be a 4-3 win for the Sabres, but also for the season ahead. "Love to see the fans excited, weather is beautiful; [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-fans-celebrate-season-ahead-at-home-opener/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-fans-celebrate-season-ahead-at-home-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One dead following motorcycle accident in Pendleton]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person is dead following an accident involving a car and a motorcycle in the town of Pendleton Saturday, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office said. Officers responded to the intersection of Lockport Road and Wheatfield-Pendleton Townline Road around 3 p.m. Preliminary investigation found that a motorcycle was traveling east on Lockport [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/one-dead-following-motorcycle-accident-in-pendleton/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/one-dead-following-motorcycle-accident-in-pendleton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jiri Kulich completes Sabres comeback in home opener victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Jiri Kulich and Rasmus Dahlin scored goals in the third period as the Sabres rallied for a 4-3 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks in their home opening game Saturday night at KeyBank Center. Tage Thompson added a goal and an assist, Jack Quinn scored for the second game in a row, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jiri-kulich-completes-sabres-comeback-in-home-opener-victory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jiri-kulich-completes-sabres-comeback-in-home-opener-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Buffalo Joe' Andreessen extends contract with Bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) &mdash; Bills linebacker Joe Andreesen, aka &ldquo;Buffalo Joe,&rdquo; is staying in his hometown for a few more seasons after signing a two-year contract extension on Saturday. The 26-year-old Andreesen is into his third season in Buffalo and has established himself as a key special teams player. He's had three starts in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-joe-andreessen-extends-contract-with-bills/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-joe-andreessen-extends-contract-with-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sadie Strong hosts annual health and wellness expo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo-based nonprofit breast cancer support organization Sadie Strong hosted its eighth annual Community Health and Wellness Expo on Saturday at the Northland Workforce Training Center, offering participants the chance to learn about important health and wellness practices, CPR, and life-saving screenings in one afternoon. &ldquo;We are kicking off breast cancer awareness [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sadie-strong-hosts-annual-health-and-wellness-expo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sadie-strong-hosts-annual-health-and-wellness-expo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Directions Youth and Family Services, Erie County DOH team up for resource event]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; New Directions Youth and Family Services teamed up with the Erie County Department of Health on Saturday at Daemen University to connect families with local resources. &ldquo;We are celebrating the unit of families; coming together, finding resources, and just enjoying each other,&rdquo; Kalombo Komoriko, Family Peer Advocate at New Directions, said. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-directions-youth-and-family-services-erie-county-doh-team-up-for-resource-event/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-directions-youth-and-family-services-erie-county-doh-team-up-for-resource-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNY natives return home for Highmark Stadium flyover]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- From Little Rock, Arkansas, to the skies over Orchard Park, Matt Blue and John Judy are coming home. The Western New York natives are members of the Arkansas Air National Guard; Sunday, they'll be flying a C-130 military aircraft over the new Highmark Stadium. "We've always talked Bills in the squadron, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-natives-return-home-for-highmark-stadium-flyover/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-natives-return-home-for-highmark-stadium-flyover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UB Bulls stopped at goal line in MAC upset bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The University at Buffalo football team lost at the last second of its conference opener against a favored foe that suffered the most infamous last-second loss of the season. Buffalo quarterback Jason Wright was stopped at the 1-yard line on a fourth down scramble as time expired in Western Michigan's 20-17 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ub-bulls-stopped-at-goal-line-in-mac-upset-bid/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ub-bulls-stopped-at-goal-line-in-mac-upset-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assemblyman Burke addresses alleged comments on sexual assault bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Assemblyman Patrick Burke is facing criticism after allegedly making comments about a recent bill aimed at protecting sexual assault victims in the wake of the sexual assault case out of Cornell University. "He's a leader of the state assembly and for him to say that just appalled me. It's disgusting," Kim [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/assemblyman-burke-addresses-alleged-comments-on-sexual-assault-bill/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/assemblyman-burke-addresses-alleged-comments-on-sexual-assault-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niagara Falls mayor backs relocating family near Love Canal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Niagara Falls mayor supports relocating the McKiernan family after industrial waste and chemical contamination was uncovered at their property on 99th Street, some 300 feet north of Love Canal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-mayor-backs-relocating-family-near-love-canal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-mayor-backs-relocating-family-near-love-canal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Public announces plan to close eight schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Public Schools announced Friday that they will be closing eight schools starting in the 2027-2028 school year. According to a statement from Buffalo Public Schools, the closures will include: BPS said that five of the listed schools will be repurposed, while PS 59, PS 131, and Research Laboratory High School [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-public-announces-plan-to-close-eight-schools/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-public-announces-plan-to-close-eight-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 games to watch in WNY football Week 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The most anticipated regular season matchup of the season highlights the games WIVB News 4 will be watching in Week 5 of Western New York football. 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Drummer Chuck Comeau spoke with WIVB earlier [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/simple-plan-drummer-talks-december-show-new-childrens-book-25th-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/simple-plan-drummer-talks-december-show-new-childrens-book-25th-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police chase ends in Lake Erie, driver rescued]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An investigation is underway after a police chase ended with a truck driving into Lake Erie at Barcelona Harbor Pier on Friday. Multiple units responded to the slow speed police chase, rescuing the driver. The chase allegedly started with officers approaching a vehicle that was allegedly stopped in the middle of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-chase-ends-in-lake-erie-driver-rescued/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-chase-ends-in-lake-erie-driver-rescued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police chase ends in Lake Erie, driver hospitalized]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An investigation is underway after a police chase ended with a truck driving into Lake Erie at Barcelona Harbor Pier on Friday. Multiple units responded to the slow speed police chase, rescuing the driver. The chase allegedly started with officers approaching a vehicle that was allegedly stopped in the middle of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-chase-ends-in-lake-erie-driver-hospitalized/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-chase-ends-in-lake-erie-driver-hospitalized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New gaming compact between Seneca Nation, NYS may not include revenue sharing]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Seneca Nation is looking to form a new gaming compact agreement with New York State that includes no revenue share provision, President JC Seneca announced on Thursday. Seneca said the agreement, which comes at the same time as a legal dispute with the City of Buffalo over the new Seneca [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-gaming-compact-between-seneca-nation-nys-may-not-include-revenue-sharing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-gaming-compact-between-seneca-nation-nys-may-not-include-revenue-sharing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 critical after being shot on Loring Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; One male is in critical condition after he was shot on Loring Avenue in Buffalo's Hamlin Park neighborhood on Thursday night, according to police. The man arrived at ECMC in a car around 11:15 p.m. Thursday after he was shot in the torso. Police said a scene was located on Loring [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-critical-after-being-shot-on-loring-avenue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-critical-after-being-shot-on-loring-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basil Family Dealerships expands business to Springville]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Basil Family Dealerships is expanding their business across Western New York with the acquisition of two dealerships in Springville. The automotive group acquired Emerling Ford, Inc., and Emerling Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, bringing their operations to Southern Erie County for the first time. Starting Oct. 5, the Springville dealerships will operate [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/basil-family-dealerships-expands-business-to-springville/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/basil-family-dealerships-expands-business-to-springville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Hochul, James speak on Cornell University investigation in NYC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James spoke in New York City about the Cornell University sexual assault investigation following an executive order appointing the attorney general's office as a special prosecutor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/watch-hochul-james-speak-on-cornell-university-investigation-in-nyc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/watch-hochul-james-speak-on-cornell-university-investigation-in-nyc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hochul, James speak on Cornell University investigation in NYC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James spoke in New York City about the Cornell University sexual assault investigation following an executive order appointing the attorney general's office as a special prosecutor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-james-speak-on-cornell-university-investigation-in-nyc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-james-speak-on-cornell-university-investigation-in-nyc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winning lottery ticket worth more than $15K sold in Niagara Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A winning Take 5 ticket worth more than $15,000 was sold in Niagara Falls for Thursday night's drawing. The winning ticket, worth a total of $15,888, was sold at the Tops supermarket and gas station on Portage Road. The Take 5 drawing is done twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and again [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/winning-lottery-ticket-worth-more-than-15k-sold-in-niagara-falls/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/winning-lottery-ticket-worth-more-than-15k-sold-in-niagara-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed Amherst 2027 budget includes 6.9% tax levy increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Amherst Town Supervisor Shawn Lavin released his proposed 2027 budget on Wednesday, and it comes with a 6.9% tax levy increase. That means an approximate increase of $11.91 per month for a $341,000 median home. In a release, Lavin said the $188 million budget works to stabilize finances, maintain essential services, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/proposed-amherst-2027-budget-includes-69-tax-levy-increase/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/proposed-amherst-2027-budget-includes-69-tax-levy-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amherst proposed 2027 budget includes 6.9% tax levy increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Amherst Town Supervisor Shawn Lavin released his proposed 2027 budget on Wednesday, and it comes with a 6.9% tax levy increase. That means an approximate increase of $11.91 per month for a $341,000 median home. In a release, Lavin said the $188 million budget works to stabilize finances, maintain essential services, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/amherst-proposed-2027-budget-includes-69-tax-levy-increase/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/amherst-proposed-2027-budget-includes-69-tax-levy-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres lose opening game in Columbus]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Sabres opened the 2025-26 season with a 6-3 loss Thursday night on the road against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Mattias Samuelsson, Jack Quinn and Konsta Helenius scored goals for Buffalo, and Noah Ostlund and Owen Power each had two assists. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 16 saves. The Sabres play their first [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-lose-opening-game-in-columbus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-lose-opening-game-in-columbus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York's governor removes DA in Cornell rape allegations, appoints AG Letitia James to take over]]></title><description><![CDATA[ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) &mdash; New York&rsquo;s governor appointed a special prosecutor Thursday to oversee an investigation into a woman&rsquo;s allegations that she was gang raped at a Cornell University fraternity house, saying she had lost faith in the local district attorney&rsquo;s ability to handle the case. Gov. Kathy Hochul said she had signed an executive [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-yorks-governor-removes-da-in-cornell-rape-allegations-appoints-ag-letitia-james-to-take-over/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-yorks-governor-removes-da-in-cornell-rape-allegations-appoints-ag-letitia-james-to-take-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York's governor says state's AG will oversee Cornell rape investigation, removing case from DA]]></title><description><![CDATA[ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) &mdash; New York&rsquo;s governor appointed a special prosecutor Thursday to oversee an investigation into a woman&rsquo;s allegations that she was gang raped at a Cornell University fraternity house, saying she had lost faith in the local district attorney&rsquo;s ability to handle the case. Gov. Kathy Hochul said she had signed an executive [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-yorks-governor-says-states-ag-will-oversee-cornell-rape-investigation-removing-case-from-da/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-yorks-governor-says-states-ag-will-oversee-cornell-rape-investigation-removing-case-from-da/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NY governor appoints special prosecutor to oversee investigation of alleged gang rape at Cornell]]></title><description><![CDATA[ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) &mdash; New York&rsquo;s governor appointed a special prosecutor Thursday to oversee an investigation into a woman&rsquo;s allegations that she was raped at a Cornell University fraternity house, saying she had lost faith in the local district attorney&rsquo;s ability to handle the case. Gov. Kathy Hochul said she had signed an executive order [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ny-governor-appoints-special-prosecutor-to-oversee-investigation-of-alleged-gang-rape-at-cornell/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ny-governor-appoints-special-prosecutor-to-oversee-investigation-of-alleged-gang-rape-at-cornell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Becker Farms: Where apples meet mulled wine]]></title><description><![CDATA[GASPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Fall is in full swing, and you'll find a lot more than pumpkins at one local patch. Becker Farms is serving up handcrafted beverages that taste like fall in a cup. You'll find homemade apple pies inside their farm market, and inside their brewpub, you'll find something just as delicious. Becker [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/becker-farms-where-apples-meet-mulled-wine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/becker-farms-where-apples-meet-mulled-wine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethics complaint filed against County Legislator Jeanne Vinal]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Erie County Republican Committee held a press conference on Thursday after a resident of the 5th Legislative District filed an ethics complaint against County Legislator Jeanne Vinal. The complaint asks the board to investigate if Vinal violated Section 6 of the Erie County Code of Ethics when she contacted Erie [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ethics-complaint-filed-against-county-legislator-jeanne-vinal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ethics-complaint-filed-against-county-legislator-jeanne-vinal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Archery hunting begins in Knox Farm State Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The deer population in East Aurora has been a hot topic lately. "The problem is you'll see deer walking, you know, down the sidewalks and stuff like that," Bill Scott, a resident living on the border of East Aurora and Elma, said. "What they need to do is call the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/archery-hunting-begins-in-knox-farm-state-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/archery-hunting-begins-in-knox-farm-state-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niagara Falls Goodyear plant to close]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Goodyear Rubber and Tire Company has approved a plan to close its manufacturing facility in Niagara Falls. According to a document filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, the plan was approved on Sept. 29 and includes about 85 job reductions. The longstanding plant has experienced controversy throughout [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-goodyear-plant-to-close/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-goodyear-plant-to-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Guest House receives donation from Women's Charity Committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo's Kevin Guest House received a donation of more than $48,000 on Thursday from the Transit Valley Country Club Women's Charity Committee to support their continued mission. Established in 1972, the facility provides families of critically ill young patients a place to stay as they receive treatment. "A lot of the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kevin-guest-house-receives-donation-from-womens-charity-committee/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kevin-guest-house-receives-donation-from-womens-charity-committee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lackawanna man sentenced for kidnapping sister in marriage scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Lackawanna man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for participating in a kidnapping scheme where he and his father attempted to force his sister into an arranged marriage, the United States Attorney's Office said Thursday. Adham Abughanem, 29, was convicted of conspiracy to kidnap a person in a foreign [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lackawanna-man-sentenced-for-kidnapping-sister-in-marriage-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lackawanna-man-sentenced-for-kidnapping-sister-in-marriage-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chautauqua Health Dept. issues alert for potential measles exposure]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Chautauqua County Health Department issued an alert on Thursday regarding a possible measles exposure at Jamestown's UPMC Chautauqua Emergency Department. According to the department, individuals who tested positive for measles were present at the hospital on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 p.m. to Sunday, Sept. 27 until 1 a.m., and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chautauqua-health-dept-issues-alert-for-potential-measles-exposure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chautauqua-health-dept-issues-alert-for-potential-measles-exposure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chautauqua County Health Dept. issues alert for potential measles exposure]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Chautauqua County Health Department issued an alert on Thursday regarding a possible measles exposure at Jamestown's UPMC Chautauqua Emergency Department. According to the department, individuals who tested positive for measles were present at the hospital on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 p.m. to Sunday, Sept. 27 until 1 a.m., and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chautauqua-county-health-dept-issues-alert-for-potential-measles-exposure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chautauqua-county-health-dept-issues-alert-for-potential-measles-exposure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seneca Nation president: Buffalo mayor is lying about new gas station]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Seneca Nation President J.C. Seneca accused Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan of "lying" as Seneca continued to defend on Thursday the nation's construction of a new One Stop gas station on Miami Street. Seneca's comments came at a press conference following a back-and-forth between the mayor and the nation one day earlier [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/seneca-nation-president-buffalo-mayor-is-lying-about-new-gas-station/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/seneca-nation-president-buffalo-mayor-is-lying-about-new-gas-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christa Pike in critical condition after failed execution at Tennessee prison, attorneys say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike is alive and receiving treatment after she was given two lethal injection doses during a failed execution at a Nashville prison, her attorneys confirmed Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/christa-pike-in-critical-condition-after-failed-execution-at-tennessee-prison-attorneys-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/christa-pike-in-critical-condition-after-failed-execution-at-tennessee-prison-attorneys-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman injured in Amherst police shooting pleads guilty to menacing]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; An Amherst woman who was shot by police last October pleaded guilty to menacing charges earlier this week, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Thursday. Tonisha Green, 27, was shot by Amherst officers on Oct. 28, 2025 at Colonie Apartments on Sweet Home Road and Durham Drive after she ignored [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/woman-injured-in-amherst-police-shooting-pleads-guilty-to-menacing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/woman-injured-in-amherst-police-shooting-pleads-guilty-to-menacing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lackawanna couple sentenced for starving dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Lackawanna couple was sentenced for starving their two dogs at their home on South Park Avenue, resulting in one of them dying, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Thursday. Stephen Andres, 42, was given a split sentence of six months in jail and five years of probation. Tara Andres, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lackawanna-couple-sentenced-for-starving-dogs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lackawanna-couple-sentenced-for-starving-dogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Documentary filmmaker Steve Rosenthal discusses 2026 BIFF project by himself, Jillian Hanesworth, Stephen McKinley Henderson]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Filmmaker Stephen Rosenthal is teaming up once again with actor and fellow filmmaker Stephen McKinley Henderson for a Buffalo-centric documentary, collaborating with poet, author, and co-producer Jillian Hanesworth on this year's project as well. The trio has produced a documentary looking at the Humboldt Parkway restoration project, which will premiere Oct. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/documentary-filmmaker-steve-rosenthal-discusses-2026-biff-project-by-himself-jillian-hanesworth-stephen-mckinley-henderson/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/documentary-filmmaker-steve-rosenthal-discusses-2026-biff-project-by-himself-jillian-hanesworth-stephen-mckinley-henderson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ellicottville teenager killed in crash in Cattaraugus County]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 16-year-old from Ellicottville was killed on Wednesday after a vehicle struck a tree in Ashford and he was ejected, New York State Police said. Domnic S. Fuller, the passenger in the vehicle, died as a result of the crash. Officials said that the vehicle was traveling eastbound on Felton Hill [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ellicottville-teenager-killed-in-crash-in-cattaraugus-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ellicottville-teenager-killed-in-crash-in-cattaraugus-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres extend defenseman Louis Crevier's contract at $4 million annual value]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Sabres have signed defenseman Louis Crevier to a four-year contract extension with an average annual value of $4 million, the team announced Thursday. Buffalo also called up defenseman Dennis Gilbert from the minors prior to Thursday night's season opening game in Columbus. Crevier, a 6-foot-8 defenseman entering his fourth NHL [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-extend-defenseman-louis-creviers-contract-at-4-million-annual-value/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-extend-defenseman-louis-creviers-contract-at-4-million-annual-value/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Grid upgrades 110-year-old facility to meet growing electricity demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- National Grid upgraded its substation on Perry Street in Buffalo, investing $32 million to meet a growing demand for electricity across the region. National Grid says the project upgraded the facility's outgoing distribution delivery voltage from 4,160 volts to an additional 13,200 volts. The facility will serve large loads across Larkinville [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/national-grid-upgrades-110-year-old-facility-to-meet-growing-electricity-demand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/national-grid-upgrades-110-year-old-facility-to-meet-growing-electricity-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falliday Market, Oktoberfest bring seasonal revelry to Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Fall festivities are getting underway in Buffalo with the launch of a new Oktoberfest event downtown and the return of the Buffalo Holiday Market's "Falliday Market." The Buffalo Falliday Market is moving to Front Park this season, giving organizers more space for vendors, outdoor activities and families. The market opens at [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/falliday-market-oktoberfest-bring-seasonal-revelry-to-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/falliday-market-oktoberfest-bring-seasonal-revelry-to-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falliday Market, Oktoberfest bring fall festivities to Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Fall festivities are getting underway in Buffalo with the launch of a new Oktoberfest event downtown and the return of the Buffalo Holiday Market's "Falliday Market." The Buffalo Falliday Market is moving to Front Park this season, giving organizers more space for vendors, outdoor activities and families. The market opens at [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/falliday-market-oktoberfest-bring-fall-festivities-to-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/falliday-market-oktoberfest-bring-fall-festivities-to-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Fuel acquires Ohio gas utility company]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; National Fuel has closed an acquisition of an Ohio-based gas company, it announced Thursday. The Williamsville-based gas company said it completed the acquisition of CenterPoint Energy Ohio's gas business, Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The acquisition will add around 335,000 customers to the company's [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/national-fuel-acquires-ohio-gas-utility-company/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/national-fuel-acquires-ohio-gas-utility-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Hortons launches new Buffalo Bills menu items]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Tim Hortons is teaming up with the Buffalo Bills to bring new red and blue treats to select locations across Western New York. As part of their partnership, fans will find Tim Horton's coffee at the new Highmark Stadium. Fans can also find Bills players and Billy Buffalo featured on limited-edition [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tim-hortons-launches-new-buffalo-bills-menu-items/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tim-hortons-launches-new-buffalo-bills-menu-items/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natasha Bedingfield to play Bills halftime show]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bills will take on the New England Patriots on Sunday, and while the score is unwritten, the halftime performance is set to bring sunshine to Bills Mafia. The Bills announced singer-songwriter Natasha Bedingfield will take the stage at the new Highmark Stadium during the team's Crucial Catch home game, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/natasha-bedingfield-to-play-bills-halftime-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/natasha-bedingfield-to-play-bills-halftime-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESPN promo video features Hamburg arena, local youth team]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The town of Hamburg took center stage leading into the NHL's opening night, appearing in ESPN's latest promotional video. The video titled "Leap of Faith" used the town's ice arena as a backdrop. Mike Farrell, a senior feature producer with ESPN, is originally from Canada and now lives in Western New [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/espn-promo-video-features-hamburg-arena-local-youth-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/espn-promo-video-features-hamburg-arena-local-youth-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court allows execution of Christa Pike to go forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that Tennessee can put Christa Pike to death, lifting an eleventh-hour appeals court ruling that had paused the execution. The court's decision clears the way for the state's first execution of a woman in more than 200 years. It came over the dissent of the three liberal justices. Pike, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/supreme-court-allows-execution-of-christa-pike-to-go-forward/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/supreme-court-allows-execution-of-christa-pike-to-go-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windy Tuesday, cold front passes through tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday will be windy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. A cold front passes Tuesday evening. Wednesday and Thursday will be mild with a mix of clouds and sunshine. Another system moves in Friday and will bring more rain to the region. A strong cold front drags in much colder air behind it. We could see [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/windy-tuesday-cold-front-passes-through-tonight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/windy-tuesday-cold-front-passes-through-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotty morning showers; More rain Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday and Thursday will be mild with a mix of clouds and sunshine. It will remain mild but not as warm as Tuesday. Another system moves in on Friday and will bring more rain to the region. Along with the rain, a cold front will bring stronger winds, with peaks around 40-45 mph. The strong [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spotty-morning-showers-more-rain-friday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spotty-morning-showers-more-rain-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some AM Saturday sprinkles, sunshine rest of weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well-below average temperatures are set up for Saturday, but any morning sprinkles we see will fade quickly into sunshine by the afternoon. Sunshine and temperatures around average prevail throughout the next several days. SATURDAY: Sunny and chilly. AM Flurries possible. High: 48, Low: 33 SUNDAY: Sunny. High: 60, Low: 43 MONDAY: Mostly Sunny. High: 63, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/some-am-saturday-sprinkles-sunshine-rest-of-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/some-am-saturday-sprinkles-sunshine-rest-of-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Showers, thunder toward Wednesday evening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overall, a pretty nice day is shaping up Wednesday. An approaching cold front will trigger scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms possibly later Wednesday afternoon, more so this evening. Rainfall will range between near 0.1-0.3." There's a chance of an isolated shower Thursday afternoon, though much of the area will be dry. Temperatures cool a bit [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/showers-thunder-toward-wednesday-evening/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/showers-thunder-toward-wednesday-evening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Showers, thunder toward the evening]]></title><description><![CDATA[An approaching cold front will trigger scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms possibly later Wednesday afternoon, more so this evening. Rainfall will range between near 0.1-0.3." There's a chance of an isolated shower Thursday afternoon, though much of the area will be dry. Temperatures cool a bit getting into late week but bump up nicely Saturday, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/showers-thunder-toward-the-evening/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/showers-thunder-toward-the-evening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Showers, thunder toward evening]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strong fair-weather system controls the weather Tuesday and Tuesday night, though some clouds streaming southeastward over Michigan will make headway into the region tonight. An approaching cold front will trigger scattered showers Wednesday midday/afternoon with another round overnight Wednesday night. Rainfall will light, averaging between 0.1-0.2" with even a bit less in some spots. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/showers-thunder-toward-evening/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/showers-thunder-toward-evening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rounds of showers &amp; Windy]]></title><description><![CDATA[...The SPC has highlighted part of Allegany, McKean, and Potter counties under a Marginal Risk for severe weather. Storms could produce damaging winds and flooding type downpours... A cold front will bring rain and stronger winds, with peaks around 40-45 mph during the daytime on Friday. The strong cold front drags in much colder air [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rounds-of-showers-amp-windy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rounds-of-showers-amp-windy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One round of rain winds down today, returns tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leftover scattered showers wind down for Thursday afternoon with some dry time. After a few isolated Thursday evening showers, another round of more widespread rain builds in overnight into Friday morning which tapers off during Friday afternoon. Aside from a moisture starved cold front heading our way late Sunday, the weekend looks terrific. It turns [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/one-round-of-rain-winds-down-today-returns-tonight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/one-round-of-rain-winds-down-today-returns-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mostly cloudy Thursday, Rainy, Windy Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday will begin with cool temps under mostly cloudy sky. As the day progresses we should see at least some sunshine in the mix. Another system moves in after sunset on Thursday and will bring more rain to the region. Along with the rain, a cold front will bring stronger winds, with peaks around 40-45 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mostly-cloudy-thursday-rainy-windy-friday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mostly-cloudy-thursday-rainy-windy-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mild and breezy start to the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting the week off mild and breezy. Monday will be quiet with a mix of clouds and sun. A warm front moves in Monday night and it will bring a round of showers to WNY. Tuesday will be windy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. A cold front passes Tuesday evening. Wednesdy and Thursday will be [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mild-and-breezy-start-to-the-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mild-and-breezy-start-to-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isolated midday sprinkles Sunday, stunning week ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weak front could bring a few extra clouds to the Niagara Frontier early Sunday afternoon. A select few of us close to the northern end of the viewing area may see a bried isolated shower. After that rolls through, mostly dry conditions set up for the remainder of the weekend, with just a slight [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/isolated-midday-sprinkles-sunday-stunning-week-ahead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/isolated-midday-sprinkles-sunday-stunning-week-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane remnants move in this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[An approaching cold front will trigger scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms possibly later Wednesday afternoon, more so this evening. Rainfall will range between near 0.1-0.3." There's a chance of an isolated shower Thursday afternoon, though much of the area will be dry. Temperatures cool a bit getting into late week but bump up nicely Saturday, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hurricane-remnants-move-in-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hurricane-remnants-move-in-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane remnants move in Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Post-Tropical Depression Isaias will move through our area Sunday. The computers have backed off on rainfall amounts producing about 0.50-1.0 inch across the Southern Tier with lighter amounts across Niagara Frontier. It will be breezy with gusts around 20-30 mph. The strongest gusts will be along the Chautauqua Ridge. Monday will remain cloudy but dry. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hurricane-remnants-move-in-sunday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hurricane-remnants-move-in-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frosty Sunday start, abundant sunshine coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting off cold Sunday morning with most of us in the 20s and 30s. Temperatures will rebound back into the 50s by the afternoon. A domminate high pressure system sets up Sunday and stay with us for the next several days. It will keep away clouds and any chance for rain. SUNDAY: Sunny. High: 60, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/frosty-sunday-start-abundant-sunshine-coming-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/frosty-sunday-start-abundant-sunshine-coming-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frosty Sunday start; Abundant sunshine coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[...A Freeze Warning is issued for parts of WNY until 9 am Sunday. Bring your pants inside or cover them up... Starting off cold Sunday morning with most of us in the 20s and 30s. Temperatures will rebound back into the 50s by the afternoon. A domminate high pressure system sets up Sunday and stay [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/frosty-sunday-start-abundant-sunshine-coming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/frosty-sunday-start-abundant-sunshine-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drenching downpours some of Friday, cooler weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cold front will bring a round of showers to WNY tonight and it will continue into Friday morning. Friday will begin cloudy and rainy but things improve throughout the day. The afternoon will be dry and a clearing sky will take over. The weekend is shaping up to be a nice one! Saturday will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/drenching-downpours-some-of-friday-cooler-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/drenching-downpours-some-of-friday-cooler-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cool Monday with a frosty Tuesday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weak front could bring a few extra clouds tonight with a chance of a stray shower. It will be breezy and that will help keep temperatures up. Lows will settle in the 40s. The upcoming workweek ahead is looking phenomenal. Little to no chance of rain, and after a brief cooldown Monday and Tuesday, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cool-monday-with-a-frosty-tuesday-morning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cool-monday-with-a-frosty-tuesday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chilliest night of the season thus far parts of the area]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY: Breezy and Cooler, Mostly to Partly Sunny, Isolated Shower mainly on the hills, Sunnier p.m., High: 55-62, Wind: NW 8-18 gusts to 30 mph MONDAY NIGHT: Clear, Frosty Cold Inland from the Lakeshores, Possible Freeze Inland well south, Low: 31 deep valleys, 40 airport, 43 lakeshores, Wind: NW 8-16 mph eventually becoming calm TUESDAY: [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chilliest-night-of-the-season-thus-far-parts-of-the-area/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chilliest-night-of-the-season-thus-far-parts-of-the-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Below normal temps Tuesday, showers move in midweek]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strong fair-weather system controls the weather Tuesday and Tuesday night, though some clouds streaming southeastward over Michigan will make headway into the region tonight. An approaching cold front will trigger scattered showers Wednesday midday/afternoon with another round overnight Wednesday night. Rainfall will light, averaging between 0.1-0.2" with even a bit less in some spots. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/below-normal-temps-tuesday-showers-move-in-midweek-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/below-normal-temps-tuesday-showers-move-in-midweek-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Below normal temps Tuesday; Showers move in midweek]]></title><description><![CDATA[...FREEZE WARNING for McKean and Potter Counties now until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday. FROST ADVISORY for Southern Erie (south of Route 20A), Wyoming, Chautauqua Counties now until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday. Frost conditions will be likely inland from the lakeshores and away from the major cities across Western New York even in some of the suburbs. The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/below-normal-temps-tuesday-showers-move-in-midweek/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/below-normal-temps-tuesday-showers-move-in-midweek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another round of rain tonight, cooler weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cold front will bring a round of showers to WNY tonight and it will continue into Friday morning. Friday will begin cloudy and rainy but things improve throughout the day. The afternoon will be dry and a clearing sky will take over. The weekend is shaping up to be a nice one! Saturday will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/another-round-of-rain-tonight-cooler-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/another-round-of-rain-tonight-cooler-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abundant sunshine, no rain in sight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weather systems will become stationary across the Great Lakes and northeastern US as an intense storm does a loop the loop off the eastern seaboard. Luckily for us, with fair weather situated over our area, we'll maintain uneventful and beautiful conditions through much of this week. The next chance of some rain will probably arrive [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/abundant-sunshine-no-rain-in-sight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/abundant-sunshine-no-rain-in-sight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abundant sunshine, cooler later this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weather systems will become stationary across the Great Lakes and northeastern U.S. as an intense storm does a loop the loop off the eastern seaboard. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the storm as it may develop some tropical characteristics. Luckily for us, with fair weather situated over our area we'll maintain uneventful and beautiful [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/abundant-sunshine-cooler-later-this-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/abundant-sunshine-cooler-later-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abundant sunshine; Cooler late week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weather systems will become stationary across the Great Lakes and northeastern US as an intense storm does a loop the loop off the eastern seaboard. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the storm as it may develop some tropical characteristics. Luckily for us, with fair weather situated over our area we'll maintain uneventful and beautiful [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/abundant-sunshine-cooler-late-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/abundant-sunshine-cooler-late-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abundant sunshine coming; No rain insight]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dominant high-pressure system sets up over WNY and stays with us for the next several days. Expect chilly mornings and mild afternoons with little to no cloud cover. Maybe the next chance we could see rain comes around Halloween. SUNDAY: Sunny. High: 60, Low: 43 MONDAY: Mostly Sunny. High: 63, Low: 46 TUESDAY: Mostly [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/abundant-sunshine-coming-no-rain-insight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/abundant-sunshine-coming-no-rain-insight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abundant sunshine coming, no rain in sight]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dominant high-pressure system sets up over WNY and stays with us for the next several days. Expect chilly mornings and mild afternoons with little to no cloud cover. Maybe the next chance we could see rain comes around Halloween. SUNDAY: Sunny. High: 60, Low: 43 MONDAY: Mostly Sunny. High: 63, Low: 46 TUESDAY: Mostly [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/abundant-sunshine-coming-no-rain-in-sight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/abundant-sunshine-coming-no-rain-in-sight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A cooler but a sunnier weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The weekend will mostly sunny and quieter as high pressure takes over. A weak front could bring a few extra clouds to the Niagara Frontier Sunday afternoon. A select few of us close to the lakeshore could see a brief shower. The weather for the Bills game will be mostly sunny and dry. It turns [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-cooler-but-a-sunnier-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-cooler-but-a-sunnier-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Viral video raises question: how much can you trust a self-driving car?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A video sent to WIVB News 4 after Sunday's Buffalo Bills game appears to show a Tesla driver asleep behind the wheel on a Western New York highway. News 4 cannot confirm the driver was asleep, but New York State police say the video highlights the dangers of relying too heavily [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/viral-video-raises-question-how-much-can-you-trust-a-self-driving-car/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/viral-video-raises-question-how-much-can-you-trust-a-self-driving-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community Services for Every1 provides training for potential career paths]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Community Services for Every1 helps people discover the right career paths for them right here in Western New York. "People with intellectual and developmental disabilities are exceptional employees," President and CEO of Community Services for Every1 Mindy Cervoni said. Community Services for Every1 works [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/community-services-for-every1-provides-training-for-potential-career-paths/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/community-services-for-every1-provides-training-for-potential-career-paths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed 2027 Amherst budget includes 6.9% tax levy increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Amherst Town Supervisor Shawn Lavin released his proposed 2027 budget on Wednesday, and it comes with a 6.9% tax levy increase. That means an approximate increase of $11.91 per month for a $341,000 median home. In a release, Lavin said the $188 million budget works to stabilize finances, maintain essential services [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/proposed-2027-amherst-budget-includes-69-tax-levy-increase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/proposed-2027-amherst-budget-includes-69-tax-levy-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State lawmaker calls for expanded resources to investigate sexual assaults]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A state lawmaker from Buffalo is renewing his call for Albany to expand the state's resources to investigate sexual assaults. Assemblymember Patrick Burke spoke about these efforts previously, focusing on instances of clergy abuse. On Wednesday, he discussed the handling of a high-profile sexual assault case at Cornell University. Burke said [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/state-lawmaker-calls-for-expanded-resources-to-investigate-sexual-assaults/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/state-lawmaker-calls-for-expanded-resources-to-investigate-sexual-assaults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to know about the terrifying FlyDubai flight bound for Israel]]></title><description><![CDATA[One pilot stabbed another and attempted to crash a flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel. Passengers, many of them Israelis, feared for their lives as the FlyDubai aircraft lost half its altitude in about a minute. As Israel scrambled fighter jets out of concern for a possible hijacking, a passenger and crew member [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/what-to-know-about-the-terrifying-flydubai-flight-bound-for-israel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/what-to-know-about-the-terrifying-flydubai-flight-bound-for-israel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Cheektowaga dispatchers suspended over Flock misuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Three public safety dispatchers with Cheektowaga police have been suspended after misusing the Flock system, according to the Cheektowaga Police Department. Police said an investigation began after an internal audit found that the three dispatchers allegedly used the Flock automated license plate reader system to search for another employee's plate over [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/3-cheektowaga-dispatchers-suspended-over-flock-misuse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/3-cheektowaga-dispatchers-suspended-over-flock-misuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to know about the terrifying FlyDubai flight forced to land in Saudi Arabia]]></title><description><![CDATA[One pilot stabbed another and attempted to crash a flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel, according to Israel's prime minister. Passengers, many of them Israelis, feared for their lives as the FlyDubai aircraft lost half its altitude in about a minute. As Israel scrambled fighter jets out of concern for a possible hijacking, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/what-to-know-about-the-terrifying-flydubai-flight-forced-to-land-in-saudi-arabia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/what-to-know-about-the-terrifying-flydubai-flight-forced-to-land-in-saudi-arabia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KeyBank on French Road in Cheektowaga robbed, no arrests]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The KeyBank located on French Road in Cheektowaga was robbed on Tuesday afternoon, according to Cheektowaga Police. Police said an unidentified male suspect went to the bank around 1 p.m. Tuesday and told a teller he had a gun. He fled after being handed money and employees called 911. The amount [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/keybank-on-french-road-in-cheektowaga-robbed-no-arrests/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/keybank-on-french-road-in-cheektowaga-robbed-no-arrests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work continues at proposed Seneca Nation gas station]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Construction continued at the proposed Seneca Nation "One Stop" gas station on Miami Street Wednesday following a 10 a.m. cease-and-desist deadline from the city. Workers were on site, and construction workers moved gravel using heavy machinery after the city deadline had passed. Construction at the site -- which is on a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/work-continues-at-proposed-seneca-nation-gas-station/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/work-continues-at-proposed-seneca-nation-gas-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch, stream and listen to Bills vs. Patriots on Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Coming off a win against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday that propelled them to 3-0, the Bills will play their first in-division game of the 2026 season, facing the New England Patriots at 1 p.m. Sunday at Highmark Stadium. Here's how you can watch, stream and listen to the game. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-to-watch-stream-and-listen-to-bills-vs-patriots-on-sunday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-to-watch-stream-and-listen-to-bills-vs-patriots-on-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Bills host event for families battling pediatric cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Local families battling pediatric cancer were able to play with the Buffalo Bills Tuesday night at the arcade, meeting some of their favorite players. The Bills and Kaleida Health hosted Crucial Catch Family Fun Night at Dave &amp; Busters, an initiative that encourages early detection and screening. Organizers said the event [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-bills-host-event-for-families-battling-pediatric-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-bills-host-event-for-families-battling-pediatric-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple sentenced on animal cruelty charges after 53 animals seized]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A couple from the town of Boston has been sentenced after more than 50 animals were rescued from unsanitary conditions on their property, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office. Officials said 37-year-old Jacqueline Joseph and 46-year-old Timothy Sylvester each received a one-year conditional discharge after pleading guilty to multiple [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/couple-sentenced-on-animal-cruelty-charges-after-53-animals-seized/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/couple-sentenced-on-animal-cruelty-charges-after-53-animals-seized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple sentenced on animal cruelty charges after 53 animals rescued]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A couple from the town of Boston has been sentenced after more than 50 animals were rescued from unsanitary conditions on their property, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office. Officials said 37-year-old Jacqueline Joseph and 46-year-old Timothy Sylvester each received a one-year conditional discharge after pleading guilty to multiple [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/couple-sentenced-on-animal-cruelty-charges-after-53-animals-rescued/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/couple-sentenced-on-animal-cruelty-charges-after-53-animals-rescued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step forward for 2-year moratorium on new Buffalo data centers, not a done deal yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo lawmakers are looking to implement a two-year pause on building data centers in the city, doubling New York's one-year moratorium, which is already in effect. In July, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order implementing a moratorium on new hyperscale data centers across the state for one year. Buffalo North [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/step-forward-for-2-year-moratorium-on-new-buffalo-data-centers-not-a-done-deal-yet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/step-forward-for-2-year-moratorium-on-new-buffalo-data-centers-not-a-done-deal-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York lawmakers seek to reform sexual assault laws]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and several Democratic legislators called for independent reviews of Cornell University's handling of a sexual assault case and introduced bills aimed at strengthening consent laws and protecting students.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-lawmakers-seek-to-reform-sexual-assault-laws/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-lawmakers-seek-to-reform-sexual-assault-laws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teams support young football player recovering from cardiac arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An 11-year-old football player is recovering in the hospital after collapsing during a game in Buffalo over the weekend. On Saturday, Marcus went into cardiac arrest on the football field at Riverside Park during a game. He was resuscitated on the field using CPR and an AED. "It definitely was a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/teams-support-young-football-player-recovering-from-cardiac-arrest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/teams-support-young-football-player-recovering-from-cardiac-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11-year-old football player recovers after cardiac arrest during game]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An 11-year-old football player is recovering in the hospital after collapsing during a game in Buffalo over the weekend. 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They have great benefits, and they're all [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/construction-career-days-help-build-future-of-local-trades/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/construction-career-days-help-build-future-of-local-trades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D'Youville awarded $3M for nursing education program]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- D'Youville University is getting a $3 million federal grant to help strengthen its nursing education program and help students enter the workforce after graduation. The grant came through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). D'Youville says it will support investments in technology, equipment, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dyouville-awarded-3m-for-nursing-education-program/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dyouville-awarded-3m-for-nursing-education-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBP seizes estimated $6M worth of cocaine at Lewiston bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized about 450 pounds of cocaine at the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge last week from a commercial truck heading to Canada, CBP said. CBP alleges that officers working in the outbound lane encountered a 21-year-old Canadian man driving a commercial truck and trailer on Sept. 22. 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The ban amounts to barely a ripple in $880 billion worth of annual two-way trade between [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/from-motorcycles-to-booze-us-ban-on-1-billion-worth-of-canadian-imports-goes-into-effect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/from-motorcycles-to-booze-us-ban-on-1-billion-worth-of-canadian-imports-goes-into-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Western Regional OTB proposes closing 6 branches]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) &mdash; Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation is considering closing six of its eight branch locations across Western and Central New York as traditional betting locations continue to lose money. WROTBC's Board of Directors has indicated it intends to move forward with a consolidation plan that would leave only two branches open: the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/western-regional-otb-proposes-closing-6-branches/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/western-regional-otb-proposes-closing-6-branches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School bus crashes into parked cars on South Ogden Street, no injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A school bus driver is on administrative leave after a bus crashed into two parked vehicles on South Ogden Street in Buffalo Tuesday morning, officials said. No children were on the bus at the time and there were no injuries. Buffalo police said that the crash took place around 7:40 a.m. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/school-bus-crashes-into-parked-cars-on-south-ogden-street-no-injuries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/school-bus-crashes-into-parked-cars-on-south-ogden-street-no-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 injured in shooting on Seventh Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person was injured in a shooting late Monday night on Seventh Street, police said. Officers responded to a shots fired call on the 400 block of Seventh Street around 11 p.m. Monday. A man was taken to the Erie County Medical Center after being shot in the chest, arm, and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-injured-in-shooting-on-seventh-street/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-injured-in-shooting-on-seventh-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$1 million Powerball ticket sold at East Amherst Tops]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million was recently sold in Western New York. The ticket was sold at the Tops on Transit Road in East Amherst for the drawing on Monday. Winning numbers for Powerball are drawn from a field of one to 69. The Powerball drawing takes place on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-million-powerball-ticket-sold-at-east-amherst-tops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-million-powerball-ticket-sold-at-east-amherst-tops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Common Cents Act would impact pennies, nickels and cash transactions. It may soon become law]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new nickel, rounded transactions and the formal death of the penny. They could all happen soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/common-cents-act-would-impact-pennies-nickels-and-cash-transactions-it-may-soon-become-law/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/common-cents-act-would-impact-pennies-nickels-and-cash-transactions-it-may-soon-become-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dennis Haskins, who played the hapless principal on 'Saved by the Bell,' dies at 75]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for playing the affable Principal Richard Belding on the hit NBC sitcom &ldquo;Saved by the Bell,&rdquo; has died. He was 75. Haskins' death was confirmed early Tuesday by his agent. Additional details were not immediately available. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a tragic loss,&rdquo; his agent, Jay Schachter, said in a statement. &ldquo;Everyone [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dennis-haskins-who-played-the-hapless-principal-on-saved-by-the-bell-dies-at-75/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dennis-haskins-who-played-the-hapless-principal-on-saved-by-the-bell-dies-at-75/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo to launch new youth leadership initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan announced the launch of a new yearlong youth initiative Monday aimed at investing in the city&rsquo;s future leaders through workforce development. &ldquo;We believe in investing in the future, and the best investment you can make in the future is investing in young people,&rdquo; Ryan said. The announcement [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-to-launch-new-youth-leadership-initiative/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-to-launch-new-youth-leadership-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highmark, Buffalo Bills Foundation unveil Victory Table initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Highmark Foundation and the Buffalo Bills Foundation announced the launch of a new mobile initiative on Monday to deliver food, wellness resources, and educational opportunities to underserved communities across the region. According to project leaders, the Victory Table Food Truck part of the Nourish Our Neighbors Initiative, aims to expand [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/highmark-buffalo-bills-foundation-unveil-victory-table-initiative/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/highmark-buffalo-bills-foundation-unveil-victory-table-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonawanda supervisor proposes tax increase in 2027 town budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Town of Tonawanda Supervisor John Flynn proposed a 3.9% tax levy increase during Monday's town board meeting, citing inflation, rising labor costs, and public safety investments as necessitating the rise in order to maintain services. This budget was Flynn's first as supervisor, after being appointed in May 2026. "As a homeowner [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-supervisor-proposes-tax-increase-in-2027-town-budget/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-supervisor-proposes-tax-increase-in-2027-town-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo sends cease-and-desist order to Seneca Nation over proposed gas station]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The city of Buffalo has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the Seneca Nation regarding its proposed second "One Stop" gas station in the city. The Seneca Nation began construction at the proposed location on Miami Street, which is on a plot of land owned by the Seneca Nation near Buffalo River [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-sends-cease-and-desist-order-to-seneca-nation-over-proposed-gas-station/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-sends-cease-and-desist-order-to-seneca-nation-over-proposed-gas-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goo Goo Dolls returning to Town Ballroom for benefit shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Goo Goo Dolls will once again perform a series of benefit shows at the Town Ballroom this November to benefit FeedMore Western New York. The shows are scheduled for Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21. Tickets go on sale on Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. and 100% of the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/goo-goo-dolls-returning-to-town-ballroom-for-benefit-shows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/goo-goo-dolls-returning-to-town-ballroom-for-benefit-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 dead after shootings on Main Street, East Side]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two men were killed and two others were injured following a series of shootings in Buffalo Sunday night into early Monday morning, police said. One man was shot and killed around 12:30 a.m. Monday following a large fight in the ALDI parking lot on the 3000 block of Main Street, officials [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-dead-after-shootings-on-main-street-east-side/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-dead-after-shootings-on-main-street-east-side/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead after shootings on Main Street, East Side]]></title><description><![CDATA[Editor's note: Due to a Buffalo Police error, a previous version of this story stated that the person who was shot at French and Kehr streets died. BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One man were killed and three others were injured following a series of shootings in Buffalo Sunday night into early Monday morning, police said. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-shootings-on-main-street-east-side/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-shootings-on-main-street-east-side/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of shooting Buffalo police officer indicted on 18 charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man accused of shooting a Buffalo police officer in May was indicted on 18 new felony charges, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office. Officer Marc Hurst was responding to a domestic trouble call when he was shot May 26 on Sherman Street. Minhaz Siddiqui is accused of shooting [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-accused-of-shooting-buffalo-police-officer-indicted-on-18-charges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-accused-of-shooting-buffalo-police-officer-indicted-on-18-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New stores, Canadian restaurant chain coming to Station 12]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Lululemon and Coach are among more than 20 new stores coming to Station 12, the open-air shopping plaza set to open on Sheridan Drive in Amherst. Station 12 is preparing to welcome new businesses this fall. The latest wave of openings also includes J.Jill, custom jewelry shop Gem Studio and Canadian [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-stores-canadian-restaurant-chain-coming-to-station-12/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-stores-canadian-restaurant-chain-coming-to-station-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This week in stadium concert history: Sept. 27-Oct. 3]]></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. Sept. 27-Oct. 3 Sept. 27, 1981: Just one show took place at the old stadium in Orchard Park this week in history, but it featured a lineup that [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/this-week-in-stadium-concert-history-sept-27-oct-3/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/this-week-in-stadium-concert-history-sept-27-oct-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebration of life remembers wrestler, musician Andy Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The community came together for a celebration of life on Sunday to remember Andy Williams, after the local professional wrestler and musician died suddenly earlier this month. "People that know him know that he is just the nicest and kindest guy," Chris Ring, a lifelong friend of Williams, said. "He always [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/celebration-of-life-remembers-wrestler-musician-andy-williams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/celebration-of-life-remembers-wrestler-musician-andy-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great Pumpkin Farm's 31st season underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Great Pumpkin Farm in Clarence kicked off its 2026 season last weekend, and with a pie-eating contest on Saturday and much more to come through October, COO Benjamin Schultz is ready to extend the attraction's legacy in its 31st year. "We pride ourselves on being the biggest and the best," [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/great-pumpkin-farms-31st-season-underway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/great-pumpkin-farms-31st-season-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills Mafia helps fan find late father's ashes lost at stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For one Bills fan, this season brought a moment she had been looking forward to -- and one she knew would be incredibly difficult. Her dad died six months ago; he was a die-hard Bills fan, and she said the love for the team was something they shared as a family. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-mafia-helps-fan-find-late-fathers-ashes-lost-at-stadium/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-mafia-helps-fan-find-late-fathers-ashes-lost-at-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greg Rousseau continues his historic start to the season in win over Chargers]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With the Bills offense struggling to find a rhythm and turning the ball over repeatedly, Buffalo needed someone on defense to help pick up the slack -- and for the third week in a row, Greg Rousseau answered the call. The sixth-year pass rusher continued his fast start to the season [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/greg-rousseau-continues-his-historic-start-to-the-season-in-win-over-chargers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/greg-rousseau-continues-his-historic-start-to-the-season-in-win-over-chargers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen, Bills outlast Chargers 24-16 despite 5 turnovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) &mdash; Josh Allen scored two touchdowns rushing and the Buffalo Bills overcame a five-turnover outing to pull out a 24-16 victory over the winless Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Allen&rsquo;s second score, a 1-yard plunge with 7:35 left, gave Buffalo its first lead. The Bills then sealed the win on James [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/allen-bills-outlast-chargers-24-16-despite-5-turnovers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/allen-bills-outlast-chargers-24-16-despite-5-turnovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawrence throws 3 TD passes as Jaguars rout Patriots and raise more questions about Maye]]></title><description><![CDATA[JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) &mdash; Trevor Lawrence threw three touchdown passes, including one on which Parker Washington made a fingertip catch in the end zone, and the Jacksonville Jaguars bounced back from their worst offensive performance in nearly a year to dominate New England 35-6 on Sunday. Lawrence also strangely gave himself up at the 1-yard [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lawrence-throws-3-td-passes-as-jaguars-rout-patriots-and-raise-more-questions-about-maye/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lawrence-throws-3-td-passes-as-jaguars-rout-patriots-and-raise-more-questions-about-maye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Red Sox Wild Card Series games to have prime-time starts]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will get prime time exposure in Major League Baseball's Wild Card Series. All three potential games in the AL first-round matchup that begins Tuesday will start at about 8 p.m. EDT and be televised by NBC, MLB said Sunday. Atlanta's series hosting Philadelphia [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/yankees-red-sox-wild-card-series-games-to-have-prime-time-starts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/yankees-red-sox-wild-card-series-games-to-have-prime-time-starts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WR D.J. Moore, DL Ed Oliver active vs. Chargers]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Several key players are active for Sunday's Bills game against the Los Angeles Chargers after being listed as questionable heading into the game. Wide receiver D.J. Moore will play against the Chargers after suffering a shoulder injury in the team's Week 2 win over the Detroit Lions. Defensive lineman Ed Oliver [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wr-dj-moore-dl-ed-oliver-active-vs-chargers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wr-dj-moore-dl-ed-oliver-active-vs-chargers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 teens charged after alleged carjacking]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash;&nbsp;Three Buffalo teenagers are facing robbery charges after an alleged early Sunday morning armed carjacking in South Buffalo, according to the Buffalo Police Department. Authorities said officers were called the 200 block of Willett Street around 2:15 a.m. Sunday. A vitcim reported that they were robbed at gunpoint with the suspects taking [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/3-teens-charged-after-alleged-carjacking/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/3-teens-charged-after-alleged-carjacking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills fan's alcoholics anonymous initiative forms new partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two years ago, Andy Borden had an idea. Borden, who was on his own journey to sobriety, got the idea to create a place for those in recovery to gather at Bills games, after attending a Notre Dame football game and seeing hundreds of people come together before kickoff. "That was [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-fans-alcoholics-anonymous-initiative-forms-new-partnership/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-fans-alcoholics-anonymous-initiative-forms-new-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 injured in Fillmore Avenue shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries after being shot in the leg on Fillmore Avenue Saturday, the Buffalo Police Department said. Officers responded to a shooting call in the 1400 block of Fillmore Avenue shortly before 2 p.m., where they found an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-injured-in-fillmore-avenue-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-injured-in-fillmore-avenue-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roswell Park, MANUP host 15th annual Cruisin' for a Cure]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- In honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Roswell Park Comprehensive Care Center and MANUP Buffalo Niagara hosted the 15th annual Cruisin' for a Cure event Saturday. In addition to showcasing nearly 300 cars and featuring food trucks, door prizes, raffles, and a meet-and-greet with Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame running back [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/roswell-park-manup-host-15th-annual-cruisin-for-a-cure/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/roswell-park-manup-host-15th-annual-cruisin-for-a-cure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Fire Department responds to 2-alarm fire on Sycamore Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Fire Department responded to a 2-alarm fire on Sycamore Street on Saturday, a city spokesperson said. The incident involved a vacant two and a half story structure in the 900 block of Sycamore Street. Buffalo Fire responded to the call shortly before 4:30 p.m., arriving to find fire throughout [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-fire-department-responds-to-2-alarm-fire-on-sycamore-street/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-fire-department-responds-to-2-alarm-fire-on-sycamore-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual Walk to End Alzheimer's brings community together at Outer Harbor]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Nearly 2,000 community members traveled to Buffalo's Outer Harbor on Saturday for the Alzheimer's Association's annual Walk to End Alzheimer's. Christopher Phillips, vice chair of the walk's board of directors, said that the event brings the community together to support those living with Alzheimer's and dementia, as well as their caregivers. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/annual-walk-to-end-alzheimers-brings-community-together-at-outer-harbor/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/annual-walk-to-end-alzheimers-brings-community-together-at-outer-harbor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual Take a Breath for Life 5k held at Hamburg Fairgrounds]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Runners and walkers from across Western New York headed to the Hamburg Fairgrounds on Saturday for the 17th annual Take a Breath for Life 5k. The event, which is open to participants ages six and up, features raffle baskets and other prizes, food and drinks, and live music, with the goal [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/annual-take-a-breath-for-life-5k-held-at-hamburg-fairgrounds/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/annual-take-a-breath-for-life-5k-held-at-hamburg-fairgrounds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game Day, the UB Way: Homecoming brings the Herd together]]></title><description><![CDATA[AMERST, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash;The Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres aren&rsquo;t the only major sports draws in WNY this fall. Thousands of University at Buffalo students, alumni, and supporters blanketed the campus Saturday for UB's homecoming weekend. Many set up tailgate parties in parking lots surrounding Broadview Stadium where the UB Bulls were facing off with [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/game-day-the-ub-way-homecoming-brings-the-herd-together/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/game-day-the-ub-way-homecoming-brings-the-herd-together/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zellner to remain as ECDC Chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Jeremy Zellner will remain as chair of the Erie County Democratic Committee after being reelected by committee members at the party's biennial reorganizational meeting Saturday. Zellner defeated Erie County legislator Jeanne Vinal and Amherst Council Member John Davis with more than 85% of the vote. &ldquo;I'm glad we had a contest,&rdquo; [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/zellner-to-remain-as-ecdc-chair/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/zellner-to-remain-as-ecdc-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight people injured after crash at Bike and Car Show in NT]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash;&nbsp;Eight people were hurt, including some with serious injuries after a crash at Bike and Car Show in the City of North Tonawanda, according to the North Tonawanda Fire Department. Emergency crews were called to the American Harley Davidson on Erie Avenue around 8 p.m. for a report of multiple people being [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/eight-people-injured-after-crash-at-bike-and-car-show-in-nt/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/eight-people-injured-after-crash-at-bike-and-car-show-in-nt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More experts join calls to move Niagara Falls family from contaminated property]]></title><description><![CDATA[NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Pressure on state officials to relocate a family on 99th Street in Niagara Falls intensified Friday after the discovery of industrial waste and elevated chemical contamination on their property earlier this summer. Homeowners Daniel and Jocelyn McKiernan were joined at a news conference by a host of people and organizations, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/more-experts-join-calls-to-move-niagara-falls-family-from-contaminated-property/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/more-experts-join-calls-to-move-niagara-falls-family-from-contaminated-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Sabres hold annual Community Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--The Buffalo Sabres spent the day spreading some community spirit with their annual Community Day. "It's so easy for us to get so fixated on our little bubble at the rink and kind of our day-to-day, and what we're doing, but sometimes you forget all the support you have outside the city," forward [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-sabres-hold-annual-community-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-sabres-hold-annual-community-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local businesses, organizations impacted by record high diesel prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Western New York area marked a new record high for the average price of diesel fuel on Thursday, coming in at $6.36 per gallon according to AAA, compared to just one year ago when it was $3.89. Several gas stations in the area showed the price of diesel at $6.39. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-businesses-organizations-impacted-by-record-high-diesel-prices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-businesses-organizations-impacted-by-record-high-diesel-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo airport celebrates 100 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Niagara International Airport celebrated a milestone on Friday as one of the oldest public airports in the entire country. Friday marked 100 years in operation for the airport, which quickly became an important transportation hub. The Buffalo Municipal Airport was founded in 1926. The NFTA said the agency hopes [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-airport-celebrates-100-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-airport-celebrates-100-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill introduced to support newborn health screenings]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Congressman Nick Langworthy was joined by Hall of Fame Bills quarterback Jim Kelly on Thursday to announce the introduction of a bipartisan bill that would dedicate federal resources to newborn screenings for serious health conditions. According to a statement from Langworthy's office, while the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel is updated regularly, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bill-introduced-to-support-newborn-health-screenings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bill-introduced-to-support-newborn-health-screenings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 WNY Starbucks locations to close]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two Starbucks locations in Western New York are set to close as part of the coffee chain's nationwide round of closures this week. The two locations -- at 1703 Niagara Falls Blvd. in Amherst and 3540 McKinley Pkwy. in Blasdell -- are scheduled to close on Saturday, the company confirmed. Starbucks [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-wny-starbucks-locations-to-close/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-wny-starbucks-locations-to-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills move return specialist Greg Dortch to main roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Bills have signed wide receiver and kick returner Greg Dortch to the 53-man roster after elevating the veteran player from the practice squad for the first two games of the regular season. Defensive back Jordan Hancock was placed on injured reserve to make room for Dortch on the roster. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-move-return-specialist-greg-dortch-to-main-roster/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-move-return-specialist-greg-dortch-to-main-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills injuries: DL Ed Oliver, WRs DJ Moore, Keon Coleman questionable vs. Chargers]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Three starting players are questionable to play for the Bills in Sunday's home game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Defensive lineman Ed Oliver, along with wide receivers DJ Moore and Keon Coleman each increased their participation level in Friday's practice from the previous day, improving their chances of being available for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-injuries-dl-ed-oliver-wrs-dj-moore-keon-coleman-questionable-vs-chargers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-injuries-dl-ed-oliver-wrs-dj-moore-keon-coleman-questionable-vs-chargers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County completes Bowen Road improvement project]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and the Department of Public Works highlighted recent road improvements in Elma on Friday. Poloncarz said that the county invested about $1.8 million to recycle existing pavement and install new driving surfaces on Bowen Road between Buffalo Street and Rice Road. "Cold in-place is a mix [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-completes-bowen-road-improvement-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-completes-bowen-road-improvement-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 injured, 1 charged after alleged robbery]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was taken to the hospital after he was allegedly robbed during an assault Friday morning, Buffalo police said. Around 1:45 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of East Lovejoy Street, where a group of people allegedly beat a 53-year-old man. Police said the man was allegedly maced [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-injured-1-charged-after-alleged-robbery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-injured-1-charged-after-alleged-robbery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonawanda man admits to killing wife]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Tonawanda man has admitted to killing his wife at their home in May, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Friday. Nicholas Malvaso, 37, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder. Malvaso struck and killed 51-year-old Tiffany Malvaso by hitting her with a hammer, officials said, around 2:45 a.m. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-man-admits-to-killing-wife/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-man-admits-to-killing-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man accused of mail theft, bank fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man has been accused of using postal service keys to steal mail from collection boxes in Cheektowaga and deposit stolen checks, the United States Attorney's Office said. Jaquan Greene, 20, is facing charges of conspiracy to commit mail theft, bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. The charges carry a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-accused-of-mail-theft-bank-fraud/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-accused-of-mail-theft-bank-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo teen charged after police recover loaded handgun]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo teenager is facing charges after police recovered a loaded weapon during a search warrant conducted on Earl Place on Thursday. During the search, Buffalo police recovered a loaded handgun that was previously reported stolen from Lancaster. The 16-year-old boy was charged with one count of second-degree criminal possession of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-teen-charged-after-police-recover-loaded-handgun/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-teen-charged-after-police-recover-loaded-handgun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres sign D Matt Grzelcyk to 1-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Sabres added some depth to their group of defensemen on Friday, signing veteran Matt Grzelcyk to a one-year deal worth $850,000. Grzelcyk is entering his 10th full NHL season, having spent a majority of his career with the Boston Bruins. A third-round pick of the Bruins in 2012, Grzelcyk [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-sign-d-matt-grzelcyk-to-1-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-sign-d-matt-grzelcyk-to-1-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young patients design New Era’s returning Billustration caps]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y (WIVB) -- Eight children receiving care at Golisano Children&rsquo;s Hospital of Buffalo are getting the chance to turn their creativity into something Bills quarterback Josh Allen will wear on the field. The children designed custom Buffalo Bills caps as part of the second year of the Billustration campaign, a partnership involving Allen, New [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/young-patients-design-new-eras-returning-billustration-caps/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/young-patients-design-new-eras-returning-billustration-caps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 games to watch: Rivalry games, city showdowns and live broadcasts highlight Week 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Western New York&rsquo;s most storied football rivalry headlines a Week 4 slate that also includes some prime-time matchups between sectional title contenders, and the first high school contest to be streamed live on the WIVB+ channel. Here are some of the games we&rsquo;re watching this weekend. Bennett (1-2) vs. Health Sciences [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/4-games-to-watch-rivalry-games-city-showdowns-and-live-broadcasts-highlight-week-4/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/4-games-to-watch-rivalry-games-city-showdowns-and-live-broadcasts-highlight-week-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Allen poster completed in Downtown Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The massive Josh Allen Gatorade poster planned for the side of the Statler Hotel in Downtown Buffalo was completed on Thursday. The poster, coming in at 110 feet wide and 120 feet high, features Josh Allen next to the phrase, "It lives here." This marks the second year that Allen has [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/josh-allen-poster-completed-in-downtown-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/josh-allen-poster-completed-in-downtown-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Zoo hosts Enchanted Pumpkin Trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Fall fun is underway with the Buffalo Zoo launching its new Enchanted Pumpkin Trail. Marking the zoo's first major event following the cancelation of its annual Zoomagination Lantern Festival earlier this summer, the after-hours event features jack-o-lantern and dinosaur displays, as well as special photo opportunities and select animals on exhibit. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-zoo-hosts-enchanted-pumpkin-trail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-zoo-hosts-enchanted-pumpkin-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunkirk woman sentenced for COVID-19 relief fraud scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Dunkirk woman who was convicted of theft of government money was sentenced Thursday to serve three years' probation, the United States District Attorney's Office said. In July 2020, Angela Kellogg, 35, provided personal information, including her social security number, to a co-conspirator knowing it would be used to obtain money [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dunkirk-woman-sentenced-for-covid-19-relief-fraud-scheme/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dunkirk-woman-sentenced-for-covid-19-relief-fraud-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez visits Buffalo for voting initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez arrived in Buffalo Thursday afternoon for a training session to get out the vote in November's election. "I think Buffalo is one of the most exciting places in New York State in terms of the rejuvenation of voter mobilization and input; we have a new mayor, we have [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-visits-buffalo-for-voting-initiative/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-visits-buffalo-for-voting-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres unveil new food, arena upgrades for 2026-27 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new season for the Buffalo Sabres means new outstanding food is coming to KeyBank Center. Fans have a lot to look forward to ahead of the team's home opener on Oct. 3, including arena upgrades. They can find delicious food and treats, including Beaver Tail and Chocolate Bacon Milkshakes, the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-unveil-new-food-arena-upgrades-for-2026-27-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-unveil-new-food-arena-upgrades-for-2026-27-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNY to be a destination on Christmas Movie Road Trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Holiday magic will be returning to East Aurora this December, with a tour group who highlights holiday movie sets including Western New York in their venture. Ken and Debbie Mayfield started Christmas Movie Road Trip last year, which brings visitors to communities that have served as holiday movie sets. This [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-to-be-a-destination-on-christmas-movie-road-trip/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-to-be-a-destination-on-christmas-movie-road-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5th Marineland animal dies following move to new aquarium]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A fifth animal that was transported from the former Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ontario, to a new aquarium has died, Oceanogr&agrave;fic Val&egrave;ncia announced Thursday. Echo, believed to be around 30 years old, was blind and arrived at the aquarium in Spain with several medical issues, the aquarium said. She was one [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/5th-marineland-animal-dies-following-move-to-new-aquarium/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/5th-marineland-animal-dies-following-move-to-new-aquarium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead after rollover crash in Rushford]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person died following a rollover crash in Rushford in Allegany County Thursday afternoon, according to New York State Police. The crash took place around 12:30 p.m. on County Route 7B, officials said. The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are investigating and said more details [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-rollover-crash-in-rushford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-rollover-crash-in-rushford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man charged after string of burglaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man is facing charges after several burglaries were reported at worksites downtown, Buffalo police said Thursday. Police said a burglary detail was assigned in the area of the 400 block of Niagara Street after two burglaries were reported at the Hispanic Heritage Cultural Institute construction site earlier this month. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-charged-after-string-of-burglaries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-charged-after-string-of-burglaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo's 'City of Light' initiative aims to fix broken streetlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The city of Buffalo is working with National Grid to create a more efficient method of replacing downed streetlights in the city. The "City of Light" initiative aims to streamline a previously complicated process of replacing broken city streetlights, officials said. Previously, National Grid owned the bulb and the wiring with [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalos-city-of-light-initiative-aims-to-fix-broken-streetlights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalos-city-of-light-initiative-aims-to-fix-broken-streetlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trick-or-treating returns to Walden Galleria]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Trick-or-treating returns to Walden Galleria next month, providing Halloween activities for families across Western New York to enjoy no matter what the weather brings. The "Galleria of Treats" event returns Oct. 29 and runs from 2 to 8 p.m. Families can find the event on the mall's lower level, starting outside [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trick-or-treating-returns-to-walden-galleria/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trick-or-treating-returns-to-walden-galleria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 hospitalized after crash involving motorcycle]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 52-year-old Youngstown man was severely injured after he was ejected from a motorcycle on Wednesday, according to the Niagara County Sheriff's Office. Police responded to 3970 Lower River Road in the Town of Porter shortly after 5 p.m. for a reported motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle and a passenger [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-hospitalized-after-crash-involving-motorcycle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-hospitalized-after-crash-involving-motorcycle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Western Regional OTB shares 2026 mid-year financial report]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Batavia Downs and Western Regional Off Track Betting held their 2026 mid-year financial report on Wednesday, highlighting the growth of the organization. The event highlighted how Batavia Downs is more than just entertainment but an asset for the greater region -- including more than $6 million they have given back to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/western-regional-otb-shares-2026-mid-year-financial-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/western-regional-otb-shares-2026-mid-year-financial-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed 2027 Chautauqua County budget focuses on affordability]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Chautauqua County Executive Paul Wendel Jr. presented his 2027 tentative executive budget to the county legislature on Wednesday. The spending plan focuses on affordability, maintaining county services and strengthening the county's financial position. A central component of the proposal is a flat county property tax levy and an 85-cent decrease in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/proposed-2027-chautauqua-county-budget-focuses-on-affordability/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/proposed-2027-chautauqua-county-budget-focuses-on-affordability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthcare leaders address Medicaid changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is helping people prepare for updated Medicaid requirements in the new year. Community leaders and residents came together on Wednesday to review new work and community engagement rules. Organizers said attendees were connected with job training, employment and volunteer opportunities to allow people to maintain their [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/healthcare-leaders-address-medicaid-changes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/healthcare-leaders-address-medicaid-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Flag Order filed against Buffalo teen]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A temporary extreme risk order has been filed against a Buffalo teenager after he posted a picture on Instagram Monday with the caption reading, "Bro I'm gonna shoot this school." These risk orders, also called Red Flag Orders, are filed if a person may be dangerous to themselves or others. According [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/red-flag-order-filed-against-buffalo-teen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/red-flag-order-filed-against-buffalo-teen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16-year-old killed by train in Silver Creek]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 16-year-old was killed after being struck by a train in the village of Silver Creek on Wednesday, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said. Officers responded to the CSX railroad tracks in Silver Creek shortly before 4 p.m. after receiving a report that a pedestrian had been struck by a train. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/16-year-old-killed-by-train-in-silver-creek/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/16-year-old-killed-by-train-in-silver-creek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A look at police drone video, radio audio after 2 deadly West Seneca police chases in 19 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two police pursuits by officers in West Seneca have preceded deadly crashes in just the past three weeks. The most recent one happened Tuesday night on Harlem Road.That crash killed the driver of the fleeing vehicle and sent three others to the hospital, and it came 19 days after a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-look-at-police-drone-video-radio-audio-after-2-deadly-west-seneca-police-chases-in-19-days/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-look-at-police-drone-video-radio-audio-after-2-deadly-west-seneca-police-chases-in-19-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPA commits millions to radioactive waste cleanup effort]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least $4 million has been authorized as crews assess more than 1,000 properties and prepare for mitigating contaminated properties. Regardless of the cost, four familes the government relocated told News 4 Investigates they will never go back to their homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/epa-commits-millions-to-radioactive-waste-cleanup-effort/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/epa-commits-millions-to-radioactive-waste-cleanup-effort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mountain climbers inspire students at St. Mary's School for the Deaf]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Students at St. Mary's School for the Deaf in Buffalo learned about climbing mountains from two people who climbed the highest peak on the planet. The Niagara Climbing Center provided a special climbing experience for students on Wednesday. Scott Lehmann and Shayna Unger shared stories about making the climb that few [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mountain-climbers-inspire-students-at-st-marys-school-for-the-deaf/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mountain-climbers-inspire-students-at-st-marys-school-for-the-deaf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills defensive lineman T.J. Sanders out indefinitely after having appendectomy]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) &mdash; Buffalo Bills defensive lineman T.J. Sanders is out indefinitely after having an appendectomy, coach Joe Brady said on Wednesday. Brady didn&rsquo;t provide a timetable on Sanders&rsquo; return in announcing the player had surgery a day earlier. The second-year player was a projected starter, and has yet to appear in a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-defensive-lineman-tj-sanders-out-indefinitely-after-having-appendectomy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-defensive-lineman-tj-sanders-out-indefinitely-after-having-appendectomy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free passport photos for first responders]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For a limited time, first responders can get their passport photos taken for free at Erie County Clerk passport acceptance centers beginning this weekend. Erie County Clerk Michael Kearns says the offer is to recognize National First Responders Day. The $10 regular fee will be waived from Sept. 26 until Sept. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/free-passport-photos-for-first-responders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/free-passport-photos-for-first-responders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres defensemen Mattias Samuelsson, Olen Zellweger injured in preseason debuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A pair of Sabres defensemen are out indefinitely after getting hurt during their first game action of the preseason. Mattias Samuelsson was listed as week to week with a lower-body injury and Olen Zellweger is going through the concussion protocol, coach Lindy Ruff said following practice Wednesday. Both players got hurt [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-defensemen-mattias-samuelsson-olen-zellweger-injured-in-preseason-debuts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-defensemen-mattias-samuelsson-olen-zellweger-injured-in-preseason-debuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man admits to 9 burglaries in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 53-year-old man is facing up to 20 years in prison after admitting to nine burglaries in Buffalo last year, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. Dale E. Gabler, of no permanent address, pleaded guilty to nine counts of second-degree burglary, two counts of second-degree attempted burglary, one count [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-admits-to-9-burglaries-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-admits-to-9-burglaries-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 Elmwood businesses broken into, no arrests made yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Two Elmwood Avenue businesses, Mr. Greek and The Cereal Spot, were both broken into in the past two days, Buffalo police said Wednesday. Mr. Greek, located at 1122 Elmwood Ave., was broken into shortly after 6 a.m. Tuesday morning. The Cereal Spot, located next door at 1124 Elmwood Ave., was broken [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-elmwood-businesses-broken-into-no-arrests-made-yet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-elmwood-businesses-broken-into-no-arrests-made-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Allen is AFC's offensive player of the week for Week 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Bills QB Josh Allen was named the AFC offensive player of the week for Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season. Allen completed 20 of 31 pass attempts for 248 yards, rushed for 69 yards and accounted for five touchdowns in last Thursday's 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions, the first [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/josh-allen-is-afcs-offensive-player-of-the-week-for-week-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/josh-allen-is-afcs-offensive-player-of-the-week-for-week-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Allen is AFC's offensive player of the week for 19th time, most since he entered NFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Bills quarterback Josh Allen was named the AFC offensive player of the week on Wednesday. This is Allen's 19th career AFC offensive player of the week award and first of the 2026 season, the most of any NFL player since Allen was drafted in 2018. Allen completed 20 of 31 pass [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/josh-allen-is-afcs-offensive-player-of-the-week-for-19th-time-most-since-he-entered-nfl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/josh-allen-is-afcs-offensive-player-of-the-week-for-19th-time-most-since-he-entered-nfl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man sentenced after killing woman in Cybertruck hit-and-run]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was sentenced to five to 15 years in prison for killing a pedestrian with a Cybertruck in a hit-and-run on William Street in July 2025, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. Wendell M. Brooks, 45, pleaded guilty in July to second-degree manslaughter, leaving the scene of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-sentenced-after-killing-woman-in-cybertruck-hit-and-run/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-sentenced-after-killing-woman-in-cybertruck-hit-and-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills rookies huddle to help tackle hunger in Western New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Buffalo Bills player Kaleb Elarms-Orr grabbed a boxful of canned goods and lifted it out of a donor&rsquo;s car with ease, like the 6-foot-2, 234-pound linebacker that he is. &ldquo;Giving back to people who need it feels good. Not every team is doing this," Elarms-Orr said. Kani Walker is a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-rookies-huddle-to-help-tackle-hunger-in-western-new-york/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-rookies-huddle-to-help-tackle-hunger-in-western-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hilary Duff to play KeyBank Center in fall 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Pop star Hilary Duff will be extending her "The Lucky Me" tour into 2027, with a show in Buffalo set for Oct. 27 of next year. The announcement includes 32 new dates, spanning the U.S., Europe, and Latin America, with shows scheduled to begin on May 7 in Madrid. Duff will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hilary-duff-to-play-keybank-center-in-fall-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hilary-duff-to-play-keybank-center-in-fall-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man pleads guilty to killing brothers in Allegany County]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A former Florida man has pleaded guilty to killing his two brothers in Allegany County last November, the Allegany County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. Scot Thompson, formerly of Englewood, Fla., pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder for the Nov. 23, 2025 killing of his brothers, 70-year-old Mark Thompson [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-pleads-guilty-to-killing-brothers-in-allegany-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-pleads-guilty-to-killing-brothers-in-allegany-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fourth Marineland beluga dies after move to new aquarium]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A fourth beluga whale transported from the former Marineland theme park in Niagara Falls, Canada following the park's 2024 closure has died, as Shedd Aquarium in Chicago has reported the death of 26-year-old female beluga Osiris. Osiris was the third Marineland beluga to die at Shedd Aquarium and fourth Marineland beluga [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fourth-marineland-beluga-dies-after-move-to-new-aquarium/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fourth-marineland-beluga-dies-after-move-to-new-aquarium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Buffalo without 2026-27 snow plan amid concerns over new plows]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- While Tuesday marks the first official day of fall, winter is not out of reach in Western New York. The City of Buffalo still hasn't filed an official 2026-27 snow plan, which was supposed to be submitted by April 1, according to the Common Council. The snow plan is now 150 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/city-of-buffalo-without-2026-27-snow-plan-amid-concerns-over-new-plows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/city-of-buffalo-without-2026-27-snow-plan-amid-concerns-over-new-plows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawmakers warn tariffs on Canada could jeopardize local manufacturing jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) warns the local manufacturing sector in Western New York could be a casualty of a growing trade war between the U.S. and Canada. Local employers joined Kennedy at the Northland Workforce Training Center in Buffalo on Tuesday. He said with manufacturing being the third-largest industry in the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lawmakers-warn-tariffs-on-canada-could-jeopardize-local-manufacturing-jobs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lawmakers-warn-tariffs-on-canada-could-jeopardize-local-manufacturing-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catholic Health to eliminate 40 positions systemwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Catholic Health says it's implementing staffing changes at select locations to address patient needs, including the elimination of 40 positions systemwide. In a release shared on Tuesday, Catholic Health said the changes will affect union and non-union associates at the Administrative and Regional Training Center on Genesee Street, Mercy Hospital of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/catholic-health-to-eliminate-40-positions-systemwide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/catholic-health-to-eliminate-40-positions-systemwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighter screenings detect esophageal cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The East Amherst Fire Department is looking out for first responders by hosting a screening event aimed at detecting esophageal cancer. Local firefighters conducted testing at the station on Transit Road on Tuesday. The test uses a small pill-sized device that is swallowed and retrieved in less than five minutes. Samples [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/firefighter-screenings-detect-esophageal-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/firefighter-screenings-detect-esophageal-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5/14 Memorial Foundation collaborates with community organizations for future programming]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The 5/14 Memorial Foundation is working with community organizations to develop programming for the future 5/14 Living Memorial and Healing Center. The Living Memorial and Healing Center will honor the 10 people killed in the 2022 Tops mass shooting and support survivors. On Tuesday, leaders discussed what services they can collaborate [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/514-memorial-foundation-collaborates-with-community-organizations-for-future-programming/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 03:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/514-memorial-foundation-collaborates-with-community-organizations-for-future-programming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash closes Route 240 in West Seneca]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Route 240 is closed in both directions between Indian Church Road and Mineral Springs Road in West Seneca due to a crash. WIVB News 4 is on scene working to learn more. The closure was reported shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday. This is a developing story that will continue to be [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crash-closes-route-240-in-west-seneca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crash-closes-route-240-in-west-seneca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead after police chase in West Seneca]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person is dead after a vehicle crashed and caught fire following a police chase in West Seneca Tuesday night, police said. Officials allege that a pickup truck fled a traffic stop on Harlem Road around 7:15 p.m., hitting a vehicle that was traveling northbound on Harlem Road near the overpass [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-police-chase-in-west-seneca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-police-chase-in-west-seneca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Man arrested after more than 11 hours in standoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man from the Town of Aurora was arrested Tuesday morning after a standoff that lasted nearly 12 hours, according to East Aurora Police. Police and SWAT were called to the 1700 block of Boies Road around 7 p.m. Monday after a caller informed dispatchers that a man was threatening to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-man-arrested-after-more-than-11-hours-in-standoff/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-man-arrested-after-more-than-11-hours-in-standoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man sentenced to 25 years in stepdaughter's killing]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man will spend 25 years in prison for killing his stepdaughter, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday. In August 2024, Buffalo Police were called to a home in the 400 block of East Ferry Street, where officers found 20-year-old Kayshawnna M. Jordan dead inside her bedroom. Officials [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-sentenced-to-25-years-in-stepdaughters-killing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-sentenced-to-25-years-in-stepdaughters-killing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man sentenced to 25 years for killing stepdaughter]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man will spend 25 years in prison for killing his stepdaughter, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday. In August 2024, Buffalo Police were called to a home in the 400 block of East Ferry Street, where officers found 20-year-old Kayshawnna M. Jordan dead inside her bedroom. Officials [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-sentenced-to-25-years-for-killing-stepdaughter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-sentenced-to-25-years-for-killing-stepdaughter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man sentenced for killing stepdaughter]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man will spend 25 years in prison for killing his stepdaughter, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday. In August 2024, Buffalo Police were called to a home in the 400 block of East Ferry Street, where officers found 20-year-old Kayshawnna M. Jordan dead inside her bedroom. Officials [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-sentenced-for-killing-stepdaughter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-sentenced-for-killing-stepdaughter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to visit Buffalo on Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is set to visit Buffalo on Thursday to meet with mayor Sean Ryan to discuss a plan to bring inactive voters to the polls in November. The Democratic socialist, who represents parts of Queens and the Bronx in Congress, will host an organizing training focused on voter turnout. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-to-visit-buffalo-on-thursday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-to-visit-buffalo-on-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 injured, 1 charged in stabbing in Cattaraugus County]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person was transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries after an alleged stabbing in the town of Napoli, the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday. Sheriff deputies responded to the incident on Jamestown Road shortly after 6 p.m. on Sunday. James R. Ashdown, 61, of Randolph, was arrested after an [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-injured-1-charged-in-stabbing-in-cattaraugus-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-injured-1-charged-in-stabbing-in-cattaraugus-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bandits open season Nov. 28 as part of nine-game home slate: full 2026-27 schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Bandits will open the 2026-27 season at home against the Georgia Swarm on Saturday, Nov. 28 as part of a nine-game home slate. The opener in Banditland will the fourth day of a busy Buffalo sports calendar Thanksgiving week, which features Sabres home games on Thanksgiving Eve as well as [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bandits-open-season-nov-28-as-part-of-nine-game-home-slate-full-2026-27-schedule/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bandits-open-season-nov-28-as-part-of-nine-game-home-slate-full-2026-27-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch, stream and listen to Bills vs. Chargers]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Off to a 2-0 start, the Bills now turn their attention to the Los Angeles Chargers at 1 p.m. Sunday at Highmark Stadium. Here's how you can watch, stream and listen to Sunday's game. Television The game will air on FOX. Kevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady will have the call, with [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-to-watch-stream-and-listen-to-bills-vs-chargers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-to-watch-stream-and-listen-to-bills-vs-chargers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dahlin-led Buffalo Sabres hungry for more a season after ending NHL-record 14-year playoff drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Sabres' first taste of the postseason since 2011 &mdash; and first playoff-round win since 2007 &mdash; left them hungry for more. It won&rsquo;t be easy in a highly competitive Atlantic Division, but the Sabres are leaning on their youthful core to take yet another step after the team closed last [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dahlin-led-buffalo-sabres-hungry-for-more-a-season-after-ending-nhl-record-14-year-playoff-drought/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dahlin-led-buffalo-sabres-hungry-for-more-a-season-after-ending-nhl-record-14-year-playoff-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alden LVAC service extended, new provider contracted]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After 10 years of providing free ambulance service throughout Alden, Lancaster Volunteer Ambulance Corps, also known as LVAC, will continue providing service there, but only through the end of November. As of December 1st, Mercy Flight EMS will take over. The town board approved the temporary contract extension at Monday's meeting. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/alden-lvac-service-extended-new-provider-contracted/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/alden-lvac-service-extended-new-provider-contracted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flights disrupted across the US Northeast due to technical problems at a key air traffic center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Technicians have repaired data lines that failed at a key regional air traffic control center, and all the major airports in the New York area have resumed flights after hundreds of flight cancellations rippled throughout the U.S. Northeast. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in an online post that the primary and backup lines were fixed [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/flights-disrupted-across-the-us-northeast-due-to-technical-problems-at-a-key-air-traffic-center/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/flights-disrupted-across-the-us-northeast-due-to-technical-problems-at-a-key-air-traffic-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Operation Bootleg Blitz' targets counterfeit Bills items]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As part of "Operation Bootleg Blitz," Orchard Park police, the Bills, and the NFL have all taken a stand against unpermitted merchandise sales and counterfeit items. Police made four arrests on Thursday in private parking lots prior to Buffalo's home opener. Law enforcement seized 135 counterfeit jerseys, 30 counterfeit hats, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/operation-bootleg-blitz-targets-counterfeit-bills-items/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/operation-bootleg-blitz-targets-counterfeit-bills-items/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deaf Awareness Week recognized with flag raising in downtown Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Local and state officials gathered in downtown Buffalo on Monday in recognition of International Deaf Awareness Week. Advocates from the hearing-impaired community joined officials in a flag raising in front of the Edward A. Rath County Office Building and spoke about the importance of continuing to work towards a more inclusive [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/deaf-awareness-week-recognized-with-flag-raising-in-downtown-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/deaf-awareness-week-recognized-with-flag-raising-in-downtown-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bicyclist pedals coast to coast for a cause close to him]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A father is biking thousands of miles with the quest to raise money and awareness for a cure for Type 1 diabetes. "The journey has been incredible. It's not the sights and the scenery; it's the people," Pat McAleer with Ride Pat Ride said. "I've met a lot of people that [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bicyclist-pedals-coast-to-coast-for-a-cause-close-to-him/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bicyclist-pedals-coast-to-coast-for-a-cause-close-to-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Make-A-Wish Radiothon 2026: What to know and how to donate]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; News 4 is partnering with 97 Rock for the 31st annual Make-A-Wish Radiothon. The event begins at 6 a.m. Thursday morning and goes until 10 a.m. Friday morning. WIVB News 4 will bring you live coverage throughout the event. Here&rsquo;s how to donate and get involved. What is Make-A-Wish? Make-A-Wish grants [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/make-a-wish-radiothon-2026-what-to-know-and-how-to-donate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/make-a-wish-radiothon-2026-what-to-know-and-how-to-donate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flights are disrupted across the US Northeast due to technical problems at a key air traffic center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of flights were canceled in the U.S. Northeast due to technical problems at a key regional air traffic control center, as every major airport in the New York City area ground to a halt for several hours Monday just as numerous foreign leaders were flying to the United Nations General Assembly. However, President Donald [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/flights-are-disrupted-across-the-us-northeast-due-to-technical-problems-at-a-key-air-traffic-center/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/flights-are-disrupted-across-the-us-northeast-due-to-technical-problems-at-a-key-air-traffic-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Very smart' Sandy is looking for a forever home]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This weekend's Wake Up Wags featured Sandy, a "very smart" dog who is looking for a forever home. "She is very, very smart," Julie Starr with Buddy's Second Chance Rescue said. "She has great manners, she's great with other dogs ... the only thing really is when you approach her at [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/very-smart-sandy-is-looking-for-a-forever-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/very-smart-sandy-is-looking-for-a-forever-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Forever Robert Brooks': Family responds after $24M NYS settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) &mdash; The family of Robert Brooks, the man who died following a beating by correction officers at Marcy Correctional Facility in 2024, spoke Monday after NYS reached a $24M settlement. The agreement is expected to resolve both a federal civil rights lawsuit and a case filed by Brooks&rsquo; family in the New [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/forever-robert-brooks-family-responds-after-24m-nys-settlement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/forever-robert-brooks-family-responds-after-24m-nys-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niagara Falls man admits to murdering 79-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Niagara Falls man admitted to killing a 79-year-old woman in their shared apartment in July 2025, the Niagara County District Attorney's Office said Monday. William Smith, 66, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for killing 79-year-old Valerie Maye and is facing a sentence of between 20 and 23 years to life [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-man-admits-to-murdering-79-year-old/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-man-admits-to-murdering-79-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo General Medical Center gets new name after 'transformational gift']]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo General Medical Center will be renamed the Scott Bieler Buffalo General Medical Center beginning in January following a "transformational gift" from the local businessman and his wife Kathy. Bieler, the CEO and majority owner of West Herr Automotive Group, began working for West Herr in 1975 and became majority [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-general-medical-center-gets-new-name-after-transformational-gift/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-general-medical-center-gets-new-name-after-transformational-gift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 cases of bat rabies confirmed in Niagara County]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two cases of rabies in bats have been confirmed in Niagara County after one bat was captured in Niagara Falls and another was captured in Lockport last week. The Niagara County Health Department received confirmation of the two positive cases from the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-cases-of-bat-rabies-confirmed-in-niagara-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-cases-of-bat-rabies-confirmed-in-niagara-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huddle for Hunger 2026: How to get involved]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- WIVB News 4 is teaming up with the Buffalo Bills Foundation, FeedMore WNY and Wegmans for the Huddle for Hunger food drive, returning Tuesday, Sept. 22. Here's how you can get involved. What is Huddle for Hunger? The community food drive looks to support healthy eating across Western New York, address [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/huddle-for-hunger-2026-how-to-get-involved/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/huddle-for-hunger-2026-how-to-get-involved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New pickleball courts unveiled at Delaware Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Pickleball enthusiasts now have a new spot to play the sport in Buffalo. The city officially opened new pickleball courts at Delaware Park on Monday. The courts are located near the radio tower facing Route 198. The city used $120,000 in parks funding to convert a former tennis court into the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-pickleball-courts-unveiled-at-delaware-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-pickleball-courts-unveiled-at-delaware-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ken-Ton schools aim to ease Parker Boulevard congestion]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New changes are coming to the Kenmore-Tonawanda School District to improve safety and ease traffic flow during arrivals and dismissals. Ken-Ton leaders joined town officials Monday to announce new solutions aimed at addressing traffic congestion that affects families living near Adams Field. "Parker Boulevard, for example, has been a very difficult [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ken-ton-schools-aim-to-ease-parker-boulevard-congestion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ken-ton-schools-aim-to-ease-parker-boulevard-congestion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 hurt in fire on Connelly Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person was transported to the hospital after a fire on Connelly Avenue Monday morning, according to the Buffalo Fire Department. Crews responded to the fire around 3 a.m. Monday at 95 Connelly Ave. in Buffalo's Kenfield neighborhood. Two people were removed from the building. Officials said one individual was treated [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-hurt-in-fire-on-connelly-avenue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-hurt-in-fire-on-connelly-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple gets engaged at first home opener in new stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Sarah Cole and Gage Caldwell have known each other since high school and have been together for a year and a half. They are huge Bills fans and have spent a lot of time during their relationship cheering on their favorite team. "A lot of our dates have been circled around [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/couple-gets-engaged-at-first-home-opener-in-new-stadium/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/couple-gets-engaged-at-first-home-opener-in-new-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local veteran honored at Bills home opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- During Thursday's home opener against the Detroit Lions, the Buffalo Bills took a moment to honor a local veteran who served in the United States Army for decades. Jane Maslow is a Buffalo native and a devoted Bills fan who served in the Army for 34 years. At one point she [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-veteran-honored-at-bills-home-opener/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-veteran-honored-at-bills-home-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town of Marilla honors former supervisor during annual event]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Town of Marilla hosted its annual Ag Day on Sunday, and while the event has always been about bringing the community together to honor local farmers, this year's festivities also served to honor the town's former supervisor. In August, longtime Marilla supervisor Earl &ldquo;Skip&rdquo; Gingerich Jr. died at the age [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/town-of-marilla-honors-former-supervisor-during-annual-event/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/town-of-marilla-honors-former-supervisor-during-annual-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterfront expansion project starts collecting public feedback]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A pop-up event inviting the community to share their ideas for Canalside was hosted at the Erie Basin Marina on Sunday, as part of the next phase of Empire State Development's Buffalo waterfront expansion project, Canalside: The Next Wave. Visitors were asked a series of questions about their experience with Canalside, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/waterfront-expansion-project-starts-collecting-public-feedback/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/waterfront-expansion-project-starts-collecting-public-feedback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Head and the Heart keyboardist talks 15 years of debut record before Sunday Borderland set]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After closing out their headlining tour in celebration of 15 years of their debut record, The Head and the Heart has three festival sets left on the docket for 2026, including day 3 of this year&rsquo;s Borderland Music and Arts Festival in East Aurora. On Friday, The Head and the Heart [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-head-and-the-heart-keyboardist-talks-15-years-of-debut-record-before-sunday-borderland-set/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-head-and-the-heart-keyboardist-talks-15-years-of-debut-record-before-sunday-borderland-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercy Flight celebrates 45th anniversary with annual bash]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Anthony Bartucca, owner of Tony's Tree and Landscaping, said that on two separate occasions, he and his father were saved by Mercy Flight. "Minutes matter. Mercy Flight are angels in the sky who save lives," Bartucca said. On Saturday, Bartucca, along with many others, gathered at RiverWorks for the organization's annual [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mercy-flight-celebrates-45th-anniversary-with-annual-bash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mercy-flight-celebrates-45th-anniversary-with-annual-bash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investing in America: the Niagara Power Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- More than 3,000 tons of water flow over Niagara Falls every second. It's a sight that attracts millions of tourists every year. These views aren't just powerful; they were inspiring to Nikola Tesla, who dreamed of capturing the power of Niagara and pioneered a form of electricity that remains current [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/investing-in-america-the-niagara-power-project/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/investing-in-america-the-niagara-power-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authorities respond to farm fire in Town of Cambria]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Authorities responded to a barn fire on Lower Mountain Road on Saturday, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office said. Members from multiple fire companies responded to the scene around 5:30 p.m., where a barn at a property on Lower Mountain Road was engulfed in flames. The initial structure eventually collapsed, with the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/authorities-respond-to-farm-fire-in-town-of-cambria/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/authorities-respond-to-farm-fire-in-town-of-cambria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authorities respond to barn fire in Town of Cambria]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Authorities responded to a barn fire in the town of Cambria on Saturday, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office said. Members from multiple fire companies responded to the scene around 5:30 p.m., where a barn at a property on Lower Mountain Road was engulfed in flames. The initial structure eventually collapsed, with [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/authorities-respond-to-barn-fire-in-town-of-cambria/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/authorities-respond-to-barn-fire-in-town-of-cambria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parkinson's Foundation celebrates movement with annual fundraiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Participants gathered in Williamsville Saturday for a celebration of movement, as the Parkinson's Foundation hosted their annual Moving Day fundraiser. According to the organization, the event is not only about movement in a physical sense, which is proven to help manage Parkinson&rsquo;s symptoms, but also about moving others to take action [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/parkinsons-foundation-celebrates-movement-with-annual-fundraiser/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/parkinsons-foundation-celebrates-movement-with-annual-fundraiser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual Tunnel to Towers race brings WNY together to honor first responders]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Before the sun was even up, people were already gathering in Buffalo; families, first responders, veterans, and thousands of people who came here for one reason -- to remember. "Taking care of our community heroes, our first responders, those in the military, they are who makes the community," Tunnel to Towers [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/annual-tunnel-to-towers-race-brings-wny-together-to-honor-first-responders/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/annual-tunnel-to-towers-race-brings-wny-together-to-honor-first-responders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authorities respond to structure fire on Broadway in Alden]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Authorities responded to a structure fire at a business on Broadway in Alden on Saturday. The fire broke out around 5 p.m. at Adam Mazz Auto; no injuries have been reported at this time. Michael Answeeney, who helps manage the property, was in the area when the fire broke out. He [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/authorities-respond-to-structure-fire-on-broadway-in-alden/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/authorities-respond-to-structure-fire-on-broadway-in-alden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person seriously hurt following crash in Newfane]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; One person is seriously injured following a crash in the town of Newfane Friday evening, according to the Niagara County Sheriff's Office. Authorities said the crash happened around 6 p.m. Friday on the 7000 block of Ridge Road. According to investigators, a pickup truck was going south on Ridge Road when [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/one-person-seriously-hurt-following-crash-in-newfane/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/one-person-seriously-hurt-following-crash-in-newfane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town of Niagara families impacted by radioactivity begin relocation]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two months after being told the government would assist them in relocation, several families living in the Town of Niagara who had radioactive waste material found on their properties now have plans for their official move. "I know that normal numbers are supposed to be between like eight and 20 outside, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/town-of-niagara-families-impacted-by-radioactivity-begin-relocation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/town-of-niagara-families-impacted-by-radioactivity-begin-relocation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lanterns fill Delaware Park for Light the Night blood cancer fundraiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- At the annual Blood Cancer United fundraiser Light the Night on Friday, "hope" was a consistent sentiment of advice and encouragement that survivors and supporters offered others in the community. "I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2018, high risk, doctors back then thought three to five years, it wasn't a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lanterns-fill-delaware-park-for-light-the-night-blood-cancer-fundraiser/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lanterns-fill-delaware-park-for-light-the-night-blood-cancer-fundraiser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basil gives away five vehicles to veterans, first responders in annual event]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Five nominees went home with a free vehicle Friday as the Basil Family Dealerships concluded their summer-long Vehicles for Vets and First Responders event, an annual partnership with the Veterans One-Stop Center of Western New York. Each week throughout the promotion, a random nominee was chosen and highlighted, with ten random [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/basil-gives-away-five-vehicles-to-veterans-first-responders-in-annual-event/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/basil-gives-away-five-vehicles-to-veterans-first-responders-in-annual-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lockport man pleads guilty to lying about hazardous waste]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Lockport man pleaded guilty to lying about hazardous waste dumped in Niagara Falls, the United States District Attorney's Office said Friday. Following a tip from a community member, in Dec. 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency executed a search warrant in the 3000 block of Highland Avenue in Niagara Falls as [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lockport-man-pleads-guilty-to-lying-about-hazardous-waste/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lockport-man-pleads-guilty-to-lying-about-hazardous-waste/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 games to watch: Key division games in WNY football Week 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The division standings are starting to sort themselves out after two weeks of the Western New York high school football season, and some big matchups between ranked foes will establish some early leaders. Here are the games WIVB News 4 is watching in Week 3. Health Sciences (1-1) at Lancaster (2-0) [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/4-games-to-watch-key-division-games-in-wny-football-week-3/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/4-games-to-watch-key-division-games-in-wny-football-week-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crime Stoppers offers reward for information on 2006 homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Crime Stoppers WNY is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest or indictment for a 2006 double homicide in the Town of Dunkirk. The organization is offering up to $2,500 for information and urging citizens to come forward as 20 years approaches since Jerry Nickerson and Mark Trautman were [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crime-stoppers-offers-reward-for-information-on-2006-homicide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crime-stoppers-offers-reward-for-information-on-2006-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oktoberfest brings bratwurst and Bavarian tradition to Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Oktoberfest is making its way to the Queen City, bringing pretzels, bratwurst and a biergarten to Buffalo. Buffalo Holiday Market is teaming up with the city to host the monthlong celebration on East Mohawk Street from Oct. 1 to 30. Admission is free for Buffalo Oktoberfest, showcasing live music, vendors and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/oktoberfest-brings-bratwurst-and-bavarian-tradition-to-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/oktoberfest-brings-bratwurst-and-bavarian-tradition-to-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooklyn man indicted on child pornography charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Brooklyn man was indicted on child pornography charges after he was allegedly found with a minor in Niagara Falls who was reported missing, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Friday. The indictment charges 27-year-old Alexey Aleksandrovich Moskalyuk with production and distribution of child pornography, carrying a minimum penalty of five years [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/brooklyn-man-indicted-on-child-pornography-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/brooklyn-man-indicted-on-child-pornography-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BPS Board of Education releases investigation report]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Public Schools Board of Education released an investigation report Friday regarding allegations made against board member Lewis 'Muki' Hawkins in July. The investigation, conducted by law firm Hodgson Russ LLP, found the allegations made against Hawkins by another board member and a school district worker to be unsubstantiated. The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bps-board-of-education-releases-investigation-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bps-board-of-education-releases-investigation-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver charged after pedestrian struck in Orchard Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person was seriously injured after being struck by a car Thursday night in Orchard Park, according to the Orchard Park Police Department. Police were notified about the incident shortly after 10:30 p.m. and responded to the scene at a parking lot on Southwestern Boulevard. Officers rendered aid to the victim, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/driver-charged-after-pedestrian-struck-in-orchard-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/driver-charged-after-pedestrian-struck-in-orchard-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver charged after pedestrian struck by car in Orchard Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person was seriously injured after being struck by a car Thursday night in Orchard Park, according to the Orchard Park Police Department. Police were notified about the incident shortly after 10:30 p.m. and responded to the scene at a parking lot on Southwestern Boulevard. Officers rendered aid to the victim, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/driver-charged-after-pedestrian-struck-by-car-in-orchard-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/driver-charged-after-pedestrian-struck-by-car-in-orchard-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercy Flight Bash celebrates 45 years of their mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Mercy Flight responds to the calls where minutes matter most. This Saturday, the non-profit organization will celebrate its 45th anniversary. "How many people have a career, and I hope man do, because I never take it for granted, where you just, it's not a burden to get out of bed in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mercy-flight-bash-celebrates-45-years-of-their-mission/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mercy-flight-bash-celebrates-45-years-of-their-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Rocks of Unity' represents 'We are One Buffalo' at new Highmark Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- When fans head inside the new Highmark Stadium, they'll notice artwork created by the community as part of the Buffalo Bills Public Art Program. One of the art installations helps represent how the unity of Bills Mafia is rock solid. "I just felt so humbled and grateful to have an [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rocks-of-unity-represents-we-are-one-buffalo-at-new-highmark-stadium/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rocks-of-unity-represents-we-are-one-buffalo-at-new-highmark-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with murder after deadly incident at Batavia facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) &mdash; A man is facing a murder charge after another man was found fatally injured at a residential facility in Batavia early Thursday morning. Batavia police said officers were called shortly after midnight to the Hope Haven Center on Bank Street for a reported possible homicide involving two residents. When officers arrived, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-charged-with-murder-after-deadly-incident-at-batavia-facility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-charged-with-murder-after-deadly-incident-at-batavia-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 injured in tanker truck rollover on Elm Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two people were transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries after a tanker truck flipped over on Elm Street on Friday, according to Buffalo police. Police said the two drivers were the only occupants of their vehicles, and the tanker was carrying water. Elm from William to Sycamore and Broadway from [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-injured-in-tanker-truck-rollover-on-elm-street/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-injured-in-tanker-truck-rollover-on-elm-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead in tanker truck rollover on Elm Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One woman is dead after a crash between a tanker and a car on Elm Street near the intersection of Broadway in Buffalo just before 11 a.m. Friday, Buffalo Police said. &ldquo;After the impact occurred, the civilian vehicle was forced onto the sidewalk, and the tanker truck actually rolled multiple times,&rdquo; [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-in-tanker-truck-rollover-on-elm-street/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-in-tanker-truck-rollover-on-elm-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 injured after fire at former Pomfret restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One firefighter sustained non-life-threatening injuries responding to a fire at a former restaurant in Pomfret, according to the Fredonia Fire Department. Crews were notified about the fire at the former White Village Restaurant on Route 5 shortly after noon on Wednesday. The two-story building previously had apartment space on the second [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-injured-after-fire-at-former-pomfret-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-injured-after-fire-at-former-pomfret-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamburg man arrested on child pornography charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Hamburg man was arrested on felony charges on Thursday for promoting and possessing a sexual performance by a child, according to New York State Police. Police said an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation determined 22-year-old Seth A. Powell allegedly possessed and distributed child pornography. Powell was arraigned and remanded to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hamburg-man-arrested-on-child-pornography-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hamburg-man-arrested-on-child-pornography-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comedy writer putting on play in Buffalo about first woman to go over Falls in barrel]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel, Annie Edson Taylor, is now the subject of a stage play, showing Saturday at 9 p.m. at the Buffalo Comedy Collective at 155 Chandler St. Written and directed by Emmy-nominated and Peabody Award-winning Rich Talarico, the two-act play, titled "The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/comedy-writer-putting-on-play-in-buffalo-about-first-woman-to-go-over-falls-in-barrel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/comedy-writer-putting-on-play-in-buffalo-about-first-woman-to-go-over-falls-in-barrel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D.J. Moore leaves Bills win with shoulder injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Bills offense got off to a flying start at Buffalo's new stadium on Thursday night -- with one notable exception. Bills receiver D.J. Moore -- the team's clear No. 1 receiver this season -- left the game with three minutes remaining in the first half following an incompletion. On a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dj-moore-leaves-bills-win-with-shoulder-injury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dj-moore-leaves-bills-win-with-shoulder-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Allen opens the Bills' new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) &mdash; Josh Allen quickly put his stamp on the Buffalo Bills' new stadium that&rsquo;s been aptly dubbed &ldquo;The House that Allen built.&rdquo; Allen threw three touchdown passes and ran for two scores, and the Bills beat the Detroit Lions 41-31 on Thursday night in the first regular-season game at Highmark Stadium. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/josh-allen-opens-the-bills-new-stadium-with-a-5-td-outing-in-a-41-31-win-over-the-lions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/josh-allen-opens-the-bills-new-stadium-with-a-5-td-outing-in-a-41-31-win-over-the-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans celebrate historic evening in Buffalo sports history]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For the new Highmark Stadium, Thursday night's game between the Buffalo Bills and the Detroit Lions was a milestone as the stadium's first regular season home opener. For Bills Mafia, it meant carrying the same passion and dedication into a new era. James Joyce, a Bills fan and veteran, was in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fans-celebrate-historic-evening-in-buffalo-sports-history/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fans-celebrate-historic-evening-in-buffalo-sports-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills host Lions in 1st regular-season game at new stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) &mdash; Fireworks. Two national anthems. A packed house. And Josh Allen's touchdown run. The Buffalo Bills even rolled out a new grass carpet in hosting the Detroit Lions in the first regular-season game in their new $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium on Thursday night. Some six minutes in, Bills quarterback Allen capped [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-host-lions-in-1st-regular-season-game-at-new-stadium/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-host-lions-in-1st-regular-season-game-at-new-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hochul attends Bills' first home opener in new stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bills' historic home opener Thursday night saw a number of special guests in attendance, including New York Governor and Buffalo native Kathy Hochul. "What a magnificent venue this is," Hochul said. "We worked hard with the team and the ownership, the Pegulas have been incredible, and this is what [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-attends-bills-first-home-opener-in-new-stadium/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-attends-bills-first-home-opener-in-new-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills D-lineman Ed Oliver out vs. Lions with hip injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Buffalo Bills defensive lineman Ed Oliver is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Detroit Lions after injuring his hip during warmups for the home opening game. Oliver's injury status was announced by the team prior to the release of the 48-man active gameday roster 90 minutes before the 8:15 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-d-lineman-ed-oliver-out-vs-lions-with-hip-injury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-d-lineman-ed-oliver-out-vs-lions-with-hip-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[70% of Erie County schools test above limit for lead in drinking water, new study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new study released Thursday by the Environment America Research and Policy Center and the New York Public Interest Research Group has found that 70% of Erie County School buildings tested above the state limits for lead in school drinking water. The report, which includes both state and county data, also [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/70-of-erie-county-schools-test-above-limit-for-lead-in-drinking-water-new-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/70-of-erie-county-schools-test-above-limit-for-lead-in-drinking-water-new-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Olympic gold medal-winners asking for trades shakes up the NHL landscape]]></title><description><![CDATA[What happened in Milan did not stay in Milan. It may have changed the course of NHL history. Since the U.S. won gold at the Olympics in February, three members of that team asked for a trade and another was the subject of serious trade talk that did not materialize. Brady Tkachuk asked out of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-olympic-gold-medal-winners-asking-for-trades-shakes-up-the-nhl-landscape/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-olympic-gold-medal-winners-asking-for-trades-shakes-up-the-nhl-landscape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First responder wellness program receives new state funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New state funding was announced Thursday for the Western New York Law Enforcement Helpline to support their work providing mental health and wellness resources to first responders. New York State Assemblyman Patrick Burke joined representatives from the organization for the announcement, which comes during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. According to the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/first-responder-wellness-program-receives-new-state-funding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/first-responder-wellness-program-receives-new-state-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamburg man found guilty for sending indecent texts to minor]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Hamburg man has been found guilty of sending indecent texts to a minor last year, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Thursday. Ezechiel Travis, 39, was convicted of three charges Wednesday in relation to sending texts to the minor on Sept. 17, 2025, trying to induce the minor to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hamburg-man-found-guilty-for-sending-indecent-texts-to-minor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hamburg-man-found-guilty-for-sending-indecent-texts-to-minor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man arrested on fentanyl charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was arrested on a fentanyl charge carrying a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Thursday. The criminal complaint charges 42-year-old James McClain with possession with intent to distribute and distribution of at least 40 grams of fentanyl. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-arrested-on-fentanyl-charge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-arrested-on-fentanyl-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 in custody after shooting on Donaldson Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A suspect is in custody after another person was hurt in a shooting Wednesday night on Donaldson Road in Buffalo's Hamlin Park neighborhood, according to Buffalo police. Police responded around 10:45 p.m. Wednesday to the first block of Donaldson, in the area of Northland Avenue and Hamlin Road. One man had [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-in-custody-after-shooting-on-donaldson-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-in-custody-after-shooting-on-donaldson-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 arrested after shooting on Donaldson Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A suspect was arrested after another person was hurt in a shooting Wednesday night on Donaldson Road in Buffalo's Hamlin Park neighborhood, according to Buffalo police. Police responded around 10:45 p.m. Wednesday to the first block of Donaldson, in the area of Northland Avenue and Hamlin Road. One man had been [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-arrested-after-shooting-on-donaldson-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-arrested-after-shooting-on-donaldson-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres forward Jason Zucker to miss start of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Veteran Buffalo Sabres forward Jason Zucker is expected to miss the start of the season after having surgery to repair a sports hernia. General manager Jarmo Kek&auml;l&auml;inen announced the injury on Wednesday as Sabres players reported for the start of training camp. Kek&auml;l&auml;inen did not provide an exact timeline, but said Zucker could [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-forward-jason-zucker-to-miss-start-of-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-forward-jason-zucker-to-miss-start-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Fantasy Island listed for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; One of Grand Island's most iconic pieces of real estate is once again looking for new life and a new owner. HUNT Commercial Real Estate officially listed the property of the the former Fantasy Island amusement park for sale. The listing for 2400 Grand Island Blvd., which is for just under [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-fantasy-island-listed-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-fantasy-island-listed-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern border security, NEXUS bills passed in Congress]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson has canceled upcoming votes in Congress and is sending members home until after the November midterm elections. Before that decision, Congressman Nick Langworthy says the House passed his bipartisan Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act. The legislation requires the Department of Homeland Security to regularly assess [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/northern-border-security-nexus-bills-passed-in-congress/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/northern-border-security-nexus-bills-passed-in-congress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goo Goo Dolls celebrate launch of museum exhibit among Buffalo's music scene, Sept. 16 proclaimed 'Goo Goo Dolls day']]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo music royalty was on display Wednesday night at the Buffalo History Museum, with the launch of the "Long Way Home" exhibit featuring the Goo Goo Dolls. Museum executive director Melissa Brown read a proclamation from deputy county executive Lisa Chimera, declaring Sept. 16 "Goo Goo Dolls day" in the city [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/goo-goo-dolls-celebrate-launch-of-museum-exhibit-among-buffalos-music-scene-sept-16-proclaimed-goo-goo-dolls-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/goo-goo-dolls-celebrate-launch-of-museum-exhibit-among-buffalos-music-scene-sept-16-proclaimed-goo-goo-dolls-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statler moves forward with plans for Josh Allen Gatorade banner]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen could soon make a reappearance on one of Buffalo's most prominent buildings. The Statler building is moving forward with its plans to put up a massive temporary banner featuring Allen. The planning board approved the variances at a meeting on Wednesday. According to documents submitted to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/statler-moves-forward-with-plans-for-josh-allen-gatorade-banner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/statler-moves-forward-with-plans-for-josh-allen-gatorade-banner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experts discuss sports betting safeguards]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Football season is in full swing, and for millions of fans, the action isn't just happening on the field. Sports betting is also picking up, with bettors putting money on everything, from who will win to player props and parlays. With sports betting at an all-time high, local experts say there [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/experts-discuss-sports-betting-safeguards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/experts-discuss-sports-betting-safeguards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historical Love Canal records disappear from state repository]]></title><description><![CDATA[Missing Love Canal reports on NYSDEC website raise questions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/historical-love-canal-records-disappear-from-state-repository/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/historical-love-canal-records-disappear-from-state-repository/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council member says vendors weren't refunded after Hood Taste of Buffalo cancellation]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After the Hood Taste of Buffalo was canceled by city officials, Buffalo Common Council Member Zeneta Everhart says vendors didn't receive refunds for the money they paid. &ldquo;I am deeply disappointed by the cancellation of the rescheduled Hood Taste of Buffalo, but more importantly, I am disappointed for the vendors, small [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/council-member-says-vendors-werent-refunded-after-hood-taste-of-buffalo-cancellation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/council-member-says-vendors-werent-refunded-after-hood-taste-of-buffalo-cancellation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First phase of Bird Island plant upgrades completed]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The first phase of upgrades at the Bird Island Wastewater Treatment Plant has been completed, Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan said Wednesday. The first phase -- which includes $60 million in upgrades -- included the restoration of 64 aeration tanks, which help aerobic bacteria break down pollutants. It also included thousands of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/first-phase-of-bird-island-plant-upgrades-completed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/first-phase-of-bird-island-plant-upgrades-completed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conversations about prostate cancer may help with early detection]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Conversations about prostate cancer can be crucial. Not only can conversations about the disease help build a connection between those who are battling it, but these discussions can potentially help others detect the disease early on. For Brian Archie, his father gave him a call to share he was completing prostate [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/conversations-about-prostate-cancer-may-help-with-early-detection/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/conversations-about-prostate-cancer-may-help-with-early-detection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conversations about prostate cancer may help detect the disease early on]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Conversations about prostate cancer can be crucial. Not only can conversations about the disease help build the connection between those who are battling it, but they can potentially help others detect the disease early on. For Brian Archie, his father gave him a call to share he was completing prostate cancer. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/conversations-about-prostate-cancer-may-help-detect-the-disease-early-on/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/conversations-about-prostate-cancer-may-help-detect-the-disease-early-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[43North donates $1.5 million to Golisano Institute for internship fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The 43North Foundation announced on Wednesday that it is giving $1.5 million to the Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship to create a new internship fund for students. The fund will help cover the costs of paid internships for early-stage companies and other Western New York organizations, 43North board chair Bill [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/43north-donates-15-million-to-golisano-institute-for-internship-fund/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/43north-donates-15-million-to-golisano-institute-for-internship-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catholic Health nursing home workers hold pickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Catholic Health nursing home workers held a picket at McAuley Residence in Kenmore and the St. Catherine Laboure Health Care Center on Main Street on Wednesday as they seek improved benefits and wages. Workers have been working without a contract since July 30; talks over a new contract began in May [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/catholic-health-nursing-home-workers-hold-pickets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/catholic-health-nursing-home-workers-hold-pickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Reserve hikes key rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly-high inflation, a move that could spur a sharp response from the White House. The quarter-point increase lifts the Fed&rsquo;s key rate to about 3.9% and, over time, could result in higher [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/federal-reserve-hikes-key-rate-for-1st-time-in-3-years-defying-trump-demands-for-a-cut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/federal-reserve-hikes-key-rate-for-1st-time-in-3-years-defying-trump-demands-for-a-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alden could be without contracted ambulance service for part of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The town of Alden will be without contracted ambulance services for at least part of the rest of 2026 after contract negotiations with Lancaster Volunteer Ambulance Corps broke down this week, according to the ambulance company. Lancaster Volunteer Ambulance Corps said its contract with the town will expire at 11:59 p.m. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/alden-could-be-without-contracted-ambulance-service-for-part-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/alden-could-be-without-contracted-ambulance-service-for-part-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riley's Warriors spreads cheer to pediatric cancer warriors]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- September is the start of Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and a big event is on the horizon to help pediatric cancer fighters across Western New York. Shine Gold will give back to several causes helping young warriors, including Riley&rsquo;s Warriors Inc. The organization gives hundreds of bags that spread holiday cheer [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rileys-warriors-spreads-cheer-to-pediatric-cancer-warriors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rileys-warriors-spreads-cheer-to-pediatric-cancer-warriors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metallica announced for 2027 show at new stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Metallica has been announced for a summer 2027 show at the new home of the Buffalo Bills, radio station 97 Rock confirmed Wednesday morning. The announcement follows Tuesday&rsquo;s news that Kenny Chesney will performing a full-length concert at the venue. On June 8, 2027, the James Hetfield-fronted rock band will be [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/metallica-announced-for-2027-show-at-new-stadium/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/metallica-announced-for-2027-show-at-new-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winning Take 5 ticket worth $15K sold in Wellsville]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A winning Take 5 ticket worth more than $15,000 was sold in Wellsville in Tuesday night's drawing. The ticket, worth a total of $15,036.50, was sold at the Giant Food Mart at 44 Park Avenue in Wellsville. The Take 5 drawing is done twice daily, once at 2:30 p.m. and once [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/winning-take-5-ticket-worth-15k-sold-in-wellsville/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/winning-take-5-ticket-worth-15k-sold-in-wellsville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV news helicopter crashes near deadly L.A. bus collision, 3 killed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple helicopters were over the scene of a bus crash nearby when the chopper descended.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tv-news-helicopter-crashes-near-deadly-la-bus-collision-3-killed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tv-news-helicopter-crashes-near-deadly-la-bus-collision-3-killed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News helicopter crashes near deadly L.A. bus collision, at least 3 killed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple helicopters were over the scene of a bus crash nearby when the chopper descended.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/news-helicopter-crashes-near-deadly-la-bus-collision-at-least-3-killed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/news-helicopter-crashes-near-deadly-la-bus-collision-at-least-3-killed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News helicopter crashes near deadly L.A. bus collision, at least 1 killed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple helicopters were over the scene of a bus crash nearby when the chopper descended.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/news-helicopter-crashes-near-deadly-la-bus-collision-at-least-1-killed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/news-helicopter-crashes-near-deadly-la-bus-collision-at-least-1-killed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents push for internet service improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Community members were able to share their concerns directly with Spectrum representatives at a meeting Tuesday following issues brought up with the service. The University District Block Club organized the meeting to give residents the chance to share their concerns about connection quality and pricing. In some cases, residents said they [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/residents-push-for-internet-service-improvements/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/residents-push-for-internet-service-improvements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents advocate for internet service improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Community members were able to share their concerns directly with Spectrum representatives at a meeting Tuesday following issues brought up with the service. The University District Block Club organized the meeting to give residents the chance to share their concerns about connection quality and pricing. In some cases, residents said they [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/residents-advocate-for-internet-service-improvements/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/residents-advocate-for-internet-service-improvements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catholic Health to close facility after agreement with landlord could not be reached]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Catholic Health is set to close the Mercy Diagnostic and Treatment Center in West Seneca on Jan. 4, and patients are raising concerns about the future of their care. The facility shutting its doors will lead to consolidation within hospital-based programs. Patients shared different concerns at a meeting on Tuesday about [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/catholic-health-to-close-facility-after-agreement-with-landlord-could-not-be-reached/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/catholic-health-to-close-facility-after-agreement-with-landlord-could-not-be-reached/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2-year data center moratorium proposed in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A two-year moratorium on data centers in Buffalo was proposed in the common council on Tuesday, aimed at halting any additions or expansions of current centers in the city. Councilman Joseph Golombek proposed the resolution, citing the need to protect the health, safety and welfare of Buffalo residents. The resolution would [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-year-data-center-moratorium-proposed-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-year-data-center-moratorium-proposed-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County Water Authority pushes schools to test water for lead exposure]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Leaders with the Erie County Water Authority are pushing private schools and childcare centers to get their water tested for lead exposure. The Environmental Protection Agency has mandated the removal of lead service lines across the nation by 2037. Part of that directive requires entities like the Erie County Water Authority [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-water-authority-pushes-schools-to-test-water-for-lead-exposure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-water-authority-pushes-schools-to-test-water-for-lead-exposure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County Water Authority pushes private schools to test water for lead exposure]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Leaders with the Erie County Water Authority are pushing private schools and childcare centers to get their water tested for lead exposure. The Environmental Protection Agency has mandated the removal of lead service lines across the nation by 2037. Part of that directive requires entities like the Erie County Water Authority [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-water-authority-pushes-private-schools-to-test-water-for-lead-exposure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-water-authority-pushes-private-schools-to-test-water-for-lead-exposure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports leagues look to block 'Let's Go Buffalo' trademark application]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Sports leagues are stepping into the "Let's Go Buffalo" trademark saga after an apparel company applied to trademark the slogan. The NFL, NHL, Buffalo Bills and Sabres all filed for extensions to oppose the application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Celebrate Buffalo is trying to trademark the phrase [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sports-leagues-look-to-block-lets-go-buffalo-trademark-application/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sports-leagues-look-to-block-lets-go-buffalo-trademark-application/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FeedMore WNY receives new refrigerated vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- FeedMore Western New York showed off its new refrigerated transport vehicle on Tuesday. The transport vehicle was one of seven that was given to food banks this year as part of a partnership between Darden Restaurants and Penske, which supported the Feeding America grant. For FeedMore WNY, it's another vital tool [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/feedmore-wny-receives-new-refrigerated-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/feedmore-wny-receives-new-refrigerated-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York expands energy discounts to middle-class families]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governor Kathy Hochul announced the expansion of New York's Energy Affordability Program to include 2.5 million more middle-class households, providing them with monthly utility bill discounts to combat the rising cost of living.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-expands-energy-discounts-to-middle-class-families/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-expands-energy-discounts-to-middle-class-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annunciation Church to host second annual meat raffle]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church will be hosting its second annual meat raffle on Friday. Doors for the event are set for 6 p.m., with first spin at 7. Admission is $15 or $100 for a table of eight, with free beer and soft drinks. Pizza will be available for purchase and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/annunciation-church-to-host-second-annual-meat-raffle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/annunciation-church-to-host-second-annual-meat-raffle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 major sports leagues and players associations ask for protections from sports bettors' threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA (AP) &mdash; Five professional sports leagues and their players associations have aligned forces to ask for protections for players and staff who face threats and harassment from sports bettors. The Associated Press obtained a copy of the letter sent Tuesday to gambling regulators in 35 states and the District of Columbia. In the letter, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/5-major-sports-leagues-and-players-associations-ask-for-protections-from-sports-bettors-threats/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/5-major-sports-leagues-and-players-associations-ask-for-protections-from-sports-bettors-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elderly Brant couple receives jail time for animal cruelty]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An elderly couple in Brant was sentenced to jail time after previously pleading guilty to animal cruelty charges and having more than 200 animals seized from their farm, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday. Donald George, 78, was sentenced to 30 days in jail, two years of probation, and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/elderly-brant-couple-receives-jail-time-for-animal-cruelty/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/elderly-brant-couple-receives-jail-time-for-animal-cruelty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Semifinalists for final 43North competition announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The 15 semifinalists for the final 43North startup competition in Buffalo were announced on Tuesday. The semifinalists, which were announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul, include two startups from Buffalo, one from Rochester, and one from Toronto. Several of the startups are focused on AI. &ldquo;This year&rsquo;s semifinalists represent the next generation [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/semifinalists-for-final-43north-competition-announced/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/semifinalists-for-final-43north-competition-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch, stream and listen to the Bills home opener vs. Detroit]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; After a season-opening road win on Sunday against the Houston Texans, the Bills will have a short week, opening the new Highmark Stadium at 8:15 p.m. Thursday against the Detroit Lions. Here's how you can watch, stream and listen to Thursday's game. Television The game will air on ABC in the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-to-watch-stream-and-listen-to-the-bills-home-opener-vs-detroit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-to-watch-stream-and-listen-to-the-bills-home-opener-vs-detroit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SNAP benefits are changing in October: What to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heads up, SNAP recipients: Your monthly benefit allotment is about to change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/snap-benefits-are-changing-in-october-what-to-know/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/snap-benefits-are-changing-in-october-what-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenny Chesney to play the first full-length concert at new stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- No Shoes Nation will be hitting Highmark Stadium on June 19, 2027, as Kenny Chesney takes the stage for the first full-length show at the new venue, radio station WYRK confirmed this morning. Chesney will be joined by Eric Church, Old Dominion, and Greylan James. The announcement follows news from earlier [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kenny-chesney-to-play-the-first-full-length-concert-at-new-stadium/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kenny-chesney-to-play-the-first-full-length-concert-at-new-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenny Chesney first artist announced for full-length concert at new stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- No Shoes Nation will be hitting Highmark Stadium on June 19, 2027, as Kenny Chesney takes the stage for the first full-length show to be announced at the new venue, radio station WYRK confirmed this morning. Chesney will be joined by Eric Church, Old Dominion, and Greylan James. Presales begin tomorrow [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kenny-chesney-first-artist-announced-for-full-length-concert-at-new-stadium/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kenny-chesney-first-artist-announced-for-full-length-concert-at-new-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans, businesses, and schools prepare for Bills home opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Across Western New York, Bills fans are soaking in Victory Monday while gearing up for Thursday's home opener, and that excitement is already making an impact, from changes to school schedules to local businesses already feeling the boost. "Everybody's pumped, the team is pumped, like, this is our year," Bills fan [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fans-businesses-and-schools-prepare-for-bills-home-opener/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fans-businesses-and-schools-prepare-for-bills-home-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills Alumni Foundation donate to Roswell with "Cure the Blue" initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As part of their "Cure the Blue" prostate cancer initiative, the Buffalo Bills Alumni Foundation presented a $50,000 donation to the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center on Monday. Another donor matched the gift, bringing the total to $100,000; the foundation presented the donation during the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Charity Golf [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-alumni-foundation-donate-to-roswell-with-cure-the-blue-initiative/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-alumni-foundation-donate-to-roswell-with-cure-the-blue-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Beyond the Box Office: Buena Vista Social Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Decades ago, the Buena Vista Social Club -- born from musicians from the beating heart of Havana -- became an international sensation. Today, a Broadway tour tells the story of that original ensemble and album. The award-winning show isn&rsquo;t your standard musical, using live, on-stage performances to take the audience on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-beyond-the-box-office-buena-vista-social-club/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-beyond-the-box-office-buena-vista-social-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ParkMobile to replace Buffalo Roam as city's parking payment app]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- If you pay for metered street parking in the city of Buffalo using your smartphone, there's a new app you're going to have to download. ParkMobile is set to replace the city's current parking payment app, Buffalo Roam, just not right away. In the meantime, you'll find signage going up for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/parkmobile-to-replace-buffalo-roam-as-citys-parking-payment-app/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/parkmobile-to-replace-buffalo-roam-as-citys-parking-payment-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McConnell returns to the Senate for the first time since his June hospitalization]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to the Senate on Monday for the first time since June 14, when he was hospitalized after a fall in his home. McConnell's three-month absence from the Senate generated a flood of criticism and online speculation, as the Kentucky senator initially remained quiet for weeks [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mcconnell-returns-to-the-senate-for-the-first-time-since-his-june-hospitalization/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mcconnell-returns-to-the-senate-for-the-first-time-since-his-june-hospitalization/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catholic Health holds annual 'Read-a-thon']]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- September is National Literacy Month and National NICU Awareness Month and Catholic Health is kicking off their fourth annual Read-A-Thon inside the NICUs of Sisters of Charity and Mercy Hospitals. "Reading to infants at any age and any stage promotes bonding, it decreases stress, and it really allows for an extraordinary [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/catholic-health-holds-annual-read-a-thon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/catholic-health-holds-annual-read-a-thon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roswell Park holds EDDY ribbon-cutting ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is making it easier for people to be checked for cancer through a new mobile screening unit. Roswell Park held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday for "EDDY" -- otherwise known as "Early Detection Driven to You." The EDDY mobile screening centers are designed to make cancer [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/roswell-park-holds-eddy-ribbon-cutting-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/roswell-park-holds-eddy-ribbon-cutting-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man sentenced for fatal Ellicott Street crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was sentenced to three and a half to seven years in prison for hitting and killing a pedestrian in a drunk driving crash in December 2025, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Monday. James E. Clarke, 32, also received an indefinite lifetime revocation of his driver's license. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-sentenced-for-fatal-ellicott-street-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-sentenced-for-fatal-ellicott-street-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Widow mourns husband killed in Niagara Falls motorcycle collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The family of the man killed in Saturday's motorcycle crash on Niagara Falls Boulevard has identified him as 31-year-old Bruce Goelz. According to Niagara Falls Police, officers responded to the intersection of Niagara Falls Boulevard and Tuscarora Road Saturday afternoon for a crash involving a car and a motorcycle. Goelz, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/widow-mourns-husband-killed-in-niagara-falls-motorcycle-collision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/widow-mourns-husband-killed-in-niagara-falls-motorcycle-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hochul: POWER rebate checks of up to $200 go out Sept. 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) &mdash; Gov. Kathy Hochul says relief is on the way for millions of New Yorkers, with energy rebate checks of up to $200 set to begin going out Sept. 21. Speaking in Rochester on Monday, Hochul said the state is putting $1 billion toward the POWER rebate program, which is expected to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-power-rebate-checks-of-up-to-200-go-out-sept-21/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-power-rebate-checks-of-up-to-200-go-out-sept-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honduran man charged with assaulting border patrol agent]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Honduran man was arrested and charged with assaulting a border patrol agent in Niagara Falls, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Monday. Customs and Border Protection agents encountered 28-year-old Esli Osman Diaz-Bejarano on St. Joseph Road on Sept. 2. Officials allege that Diaz ran away while Border Patrol agents tried to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/honduran-man-charged-with-assaulting-border-patrol-agent/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/honduran-man-charged-with-assaulting-border-patrol-agent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Angel' Rocco is looking for a forever home]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This weekend's Wake Up Wags featured Rocco, a 4-year-old dog who is looking for a forever home. "He knows a lot; he is good with other dogs, definitely a dog that would match his energy," Julie Starr with Buddy's Second Chance Rescue said. "He does have some higher energy, so definitely [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/angel-rocco-is-looking-for-a-forever-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/angel-rocco-is-looking-for-a-forever-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trans-Siberian Orchestra returning to Buffalo Dec. 30]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is set to return to downtown Buffalo in December. The orchestra will perform its 'The Ghosts of Christmas Eve' production for two shows on Dec. 30. Showtimes are set for 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m at KeyBank Center. The group is celebrating its 30th anniversary tour, started in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trans-siberian-orchestra-returning-to-buffalo-dec-30/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trans-siberian-orchestra-returning-to-buffalo-dec-30/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres sign forward Noah Ostlund to 8-year extension worth $6.6M annually]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Sabres have solidified another emerging cornerstone of their forward lines by signing Noah Ostlund to a long-term contract extension, the team announced Monday. Heading into his second season as a full-time NHL player, 22-year-old Ostlund agreed to an eight-year extension with an average annual value of $6.6 million that will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-sign-forward-noah-ostlund-to-8-year-extension-worth-66m-annually/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-sign-forward-noah-ostlund-to-8-year-extension-worth-66m-annually/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamestown man accused in stabbing near Riverwalk Trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Jamestown man has been accused of stabbing another person near Riverwalk Trail in Jamestown earlier this month, Jamestown police said Monday. Police responded to a reported stabbing near 7 North Main St. around 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 4, police said. A victim was found and treated for serious injuries after [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jamestown-man-accused-in-stabbing-near-riverwalk-trail/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jamestown-man-accused-in-stabbing-near-riverwalk-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Property owner found guilty on Allentown housing violations]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A property owner was found guilty of more than 50 housing violations across multiple properties in Allentown, according to a court decision issued on Monday. Several properties located across Buffalo's Fillmore District were neglected for years, including 2 St. Louis Place, 102 Johnson Park, 42 Cottage Street and 377 Maryland Street. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/property-owner-found-guilty-on-allentown-housing-violations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/property-owner-found-guilty-on-allentown-housing-violations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeRoi Johnson discusses his artwork, reflects on career of his brother Rick James]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- "I'm always introduced -- I'm not introduced as LeRoi Johnson: the artist or the lawyer. It's 'Rick James' brother' first," Johnson joked as he spoke of a recent event he attended. "One day, maybe, I'll be who I am and not just Rick James' brother." Johnson, an artist in his own [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/leroi-johnson-discusses-his-artwork-reflects-on-career-of-his-brother-rick-james/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/leroi-johnson-discusses-his-artwork-reflects-on-career-of-his-brother-rick-james/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One killed in fatal two-car crash in Town of Batavia]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One man is dead after a fatal two-car collision on State Route 63 in the Town of Batavia on Sunday, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office said. Around 6:42 p.m., the Genesee County Emergency Services Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting a two-car vehicle collision with multiple occupants in one of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/one-killed-in-fatal-two-car-crash-in-town-of-batavia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/one-killed-in-fatal-two-car-crash-in-town-of-batavia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One dead after two-car crash in Town of Batavia]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One man is dead after a fatal two-car collision on State Route 63 in the Town of Batavia on Sunday, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office said. Around 6:42 p.m., the Genesee County Emergency Services Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting a two-car vehicle collision with multiple occupants in one of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/one-dead-after-two-car-crash-in-town-of-batavia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/one-dead-after-two-car-crash-in-town-of-batavia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One dead after fatal two-car crash in Town of Batavia]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One man is dead after a fatal two-car collision on State Route 63 in the Town of Batavia on Sunday, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office said. Around 6:42 p.m., the Genesee County Emergency Services Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting a two-car vehicle collision with multiple occupants in one of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/one-dead-after-fatal-two-car-crash-in-town-of-batavia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/one-dead-after-fatal-two-car-crash-in-town-of-batavia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills Alumni Foundation, Tony's Tree and Landscaping partner with Anchor Bar for Bills watch parties]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bills Alumni Foundation and Tony's Tree and Landscaping are partnering with Anchor Bar this football season to host Bills watch parties. "We just want to bring as many fans out as we can and have a good time," Buffalo Bills Alumni President Jeff Nixon said. The announcement comes after [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-alumni-foundation-tonys-tree-and-landscaping-partner-with-anchor-bar-for-bills-watch-parties/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-alumni-foundation-tonys-tree-and-landscaping-partner-with-anchor-bar-for-bills-watch-parties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local pizzerias prepare for new Bills season]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Football is back, and that means Sundays in Western New York are officially back to being all about the Bills. "I've been doing this a long time, since back in the Super Bowl days, so yeah, I'm used to it," Joe Luzio, general manager of Just Pizza on Elmwood, said. "But [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-pizzerias-prepare-for-new-bills-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-pizzerias-prepare-for-new-bills-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills watch party fundraiser supports nonprofit's mission of uplifting children facing cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Nonprofit Riley's Warriors hosted a fundraiser watch party during the Bills' season opener on Sunday to aid in their mission of uplifting children battling cancer. The organization was started by pediatric cancer survivor Riley Greene, who was diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma at 12 years old in July 2020. Green was inspired [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-watch-party-fundraiser-supports-nonprofits-mission-of-uplifting-children-facing-cancer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-watch-party-fundraiser-supports-nonprofits-mission-of-uplifting-children-facing-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Allen starts the new season with another historic day]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Josh Allen began the 2026 season just like he finished the last one and the one before that -- by doing a little bit of everything, and in spectacular fashion. In the process, he entered rare company for a quarterback. Allen had two rushing touchdowns in Buffalo's wild 36-31 win over [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/josh-allen-starts-the-new-season-with-another-historic-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/josh-allen-starts-the-new-season-with-another-historic-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills TE Dalton Kincaid, WR DJ Moore impact Week 1 win vs. Texans]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Bills didn't have tight end Dalton Kincaid in the lineup when they lost in Houston last season. And wide receiver DJ Moore wasn't on the roster. Both players provided an impactful presence for the Bills offense Sunday as the most targeted pass catchers in Buffalo's 36-31 victory on the road [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-te-dalton-kincaid-wr-dj-moore-impact-week-1-win-vs-texans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-te-dalton-kincaid-wr-dj-moore-impact-week-1-win-vs-texans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caleb Williams and Bears trounce Panthers 59-37 in highest-scoring season opener in NFL history]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) &mdash; Caleb Williams threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 65 yards and two more scores as the Chicago Bears defeated the Carolina Panthers 59-37 on Sunday in the highest-scoring season opener in NFL history. Chicago and Carolina scored eight more points than the previous record of 88 set [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/caleb-williams-and-bears-trounce-panthers-59-37-in-highest-scoring-season-opener-in-nfl-history/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/caleb-williams-and-bears-trounce-panthers-59-37-in-highest-scoring-season-opener-in-nfl-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Allen connects with Joshua Palmer for a late TD and Bills beat Texans 36-31 in wild opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON (AP) &mdash; Josh Allen threw a 34-yard touchdown pass to Joshua Palmer with 1:36 remaining to lift the Buffalo Bills to a 36-31 win over the Houston Texans in a back-and-forth season opener on Sunday. Allen had 334 yards passing with two touchdowns and ran for two more scores to get his first win [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/josh-allen-connects-with-joshua-palmer-for-a-late-td-and-bills-beat-texans-36-31-in-wild-opener/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/josh-allen-connects-with-joshua-palmer-for-a-late-td-and-bills-beat-texans-36-31-in-wild-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trevor Lawrence throws 4 TD passes as the Jaguars rout the Browns 34-10 in season opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) &mdash; Trevor Lawrence threw for 245 yards and four touchdowns, opening the season much like he closed last year, and the Jacksonville Jaguars dominated rebuilding Cleveland 34-10 on Sunday to spoil the debut of new Browns coach Todd Monken. The Jaguars scored on six of their first seven possessions, with Lawrence connecting [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trevor-lawrence-throws-4-td-passes-as-the-jaguars-rout-the-browns-34-10-in-season-opener/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trevor-lawrence-throws-4-td-passes-as-the-jaguars-rout-the-browns-34-10-in-season-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills DL T.J. Sanders, RB Ty Johnson inactive for opening game vs. Texans]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Defensive lineman T.J. Sanders and running back Ty Johnson have been declared inactive for the Bills on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play with injuries in the season opening game on the road against the Houston Texans. Sanders was limited in practice throughout the week with a knee injury [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-dl-tj-sanders-rb-ty-johnson-inactive-for-opening-game-vs-texans/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-dl-tj-sanders-rb-ty-johnson-inactive-for-opening-game-vs-texans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rams star Myles Garrett will have knee surgery, expected to miss 4 games, AP source says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Myles Garrett is expected to miss at least four games because of a knee injury that requires arthroscopic surgery, a person with knowledge of the Los Angeles Rams star edge rusher's status told The Associated Press on Sunday. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team didn't announce the severity of the injury, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rams-star-myles-garrett-will-have-knee-surgery-expected-to-miss-4-games-ap-source-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rams-star-myles-garrett-will-have-knee-surgery-expected-to-miss-4-games-ap-source-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Bills game of the season brings new and old watch parties]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On Sunday, the Buffalo Bills travel to Houston to kick off their regular season against the Texans, but the location of the game isn't stopping Bills Mafia from coming out to support their team. "This is a magic time in Buffalo," John Livsey, creator and event project manager for FANDEMONIUM! said. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/first-bills-game-of-the-season-brings-new-and-old-watch-parties/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/first-bills-game-of-the-season-brings-new-and-old-watch-parties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual Boot Drive collects donations for Make-A-Wish]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Kenilworth Volunteer Fire Company collected donations Saturday for their annual Boot Drive to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., volunteers collected donations from passersby on Niagara Falls Boulevard at Sheridan Drive. Michael Rumschik, second assistant chief at Kenilworth, said that in the 14 years the department [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/annual-boot-drive-collects-donations-for-make-a-wish/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/annual-boot-drive-collects-donations-for-make-a-wish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist dies after fatal collision on Niagara Falls Boulevard and Tuscarora Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person is dead following a collision between a motorcycle and a vehicle at the intersection of Niagara Falls Boulevard and Tuscarora Road Saturday, the Niagara Falls Police Department said. Around 4:30 p.m., authorities responded to a two-vehicle crash involving a car and a motorcycle. Investigation determined that a 2015 Honda [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/motorcyclist-dies-after-fatal-collision-on-niagara-falls-boulevard-and-tuscarora-road/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/motorcyclist-dies-after-fatal-collision-on-niagara-falls-boulevard-and-tuscarora-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist dies after collision on Niagara Falls Boulevard and Tuscarora Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person is dead following a collision between a motorcycle and a vehicle at the intersection of Niagara Falls Boulevard and Tuscarora Road Saturday, the Niagara Falls Police Department said. Around 4:30 p.m., authorities responded to a two-vehicle crash involving a car and a motorcycle. Investigation determined that a 2015 Honda [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/motorcyclist-dies-after-collision-on-niagara-falls-boulevard-and-tuscarora-road/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/motorcyclist-dies-after-collision-on-niagara-falls-boulevard-and-tuscarora-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash closes Niagara Falls Boulevard at Tuscarora Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- WIVB News 4 is working to learn more about a crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle Saturday at the intersection of Niagara Falls Boulevard and Tuscarora Road. The intersection was closed for several hours Saturday, with a damaged motorcycle, a damaged vehicle, and other debris in the roadway. This is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crash-closes-niagara-falls-boulevard-at-tuscarora-road/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crash-closes-niagara-falls-boulevard-at-tuscarora-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UB Bulls change QBs in loss at Florida International]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; University at Buffalo's football team took its first loss of the season but got an encouraging performance from sophomore quarterback Jason Wright in the second half of Saturday night's 33-20 defeat against Florida International at Pitbull Stadium in Miami. Wright was 13 of 27 passing for 186 yards with two touchdowns [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ub-bulls-change-qbs-in-loss-at-florida-international/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 03:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ub-bulls-change-qbs-in-loss-at-florida-international/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local content creator uses golf to connect with community]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Golf has a way of bringing people together, whether you're playing with an old friend or getting paired up with a complete stranger. But local golfer and content creator Patrick Galvin is taking that idea a step further. "It's really no different than going to a golf course and getting paired [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-content-creator-uses-golf-to-connect-with-community/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-content-creator-uses-golf-to-connect-with-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hochul visits Buffalo for opening of NY Democrat field campaign office]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul joined local and state leaders in Buffalo on Saturday to open the New York Democrats coordinated Buffalo field campaign office. The office, located on Seneca Street, opens ahead of November's gubernatorial general election, with Hochul running for re-election against challenger Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. During the event, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-visits-buffalo-for-opening-of-ny-democrat-field-campaign-office/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-visits-buffalo-for-opening-of-ny-democrat-field-campaign-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing person found in water in Niagara Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Niagara Falls man is dead after his body was recovered from the river near Cayuga Creek early Friday evening, according to police. Police said investigators were following up on a missing person report in the area 87th Street and Buffalo Avenue around 6 p.m. Friday when the person was found [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/missing-person-found-in-water-in-niagara-falls/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/missing-person-found-in-water-in-niagara-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing person found in water in NF]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Niagara Falls man is dead after his body was recovered from the river near Cayuga Creek early Friday evening, according to Niagara Falls Police. Police said investigators were following up on a missing person report in the area 87th Street and Buffalo Avenue around 6 p.m. Friday when the person [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/missing-person-found-in-water-in-nf/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/missing-person-found-in-water-in-nf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial Healing Field at Gratwick Park honors lives lost on 9/11]]></title><description><![CDATA[NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Erie-Niagara Sunrise Exchange Club is honoring those who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001, with a memorial Healing Field at Gratwick Park in North Tonawanda. "We need to be remembering those who lost their lives and went to work that day to plan a regular day, and they [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/memorial-healing-field-at-gratwick-park-honors-lives-lost-on-911/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/memorial-healing-field-at-gratwick-park-honors-lives-lost-on-911/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran recalls experience on Air Force One on 9/11]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Twenty-five years after coordinated terrorist attacks devastated the nation on Sept. 11, 2001, people from across Western New York gathered at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park to honor and remember the lives lost and the heroes who rushed into danger that day. Among those remembering was a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/veteran-recalls-experience-on-air-force-one-on-911/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/veteran-recalls-experience-on-air-force-one-on-911/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Educator reflects on teaching new generations about 9/11]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- In a classroom filled with students who had not been born at the time of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Clarence High School U.S. History teacher Ryan Cooley shared Friday how he teaches about the attacks and the acts of heroism that followed. Cooley conveys what happened at the World Trade Center, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/educator-reflects-on-teaching-new-generations-about-911/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/educator-reflects-on-teaching-new-generations-about-911/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It will live with us forever': Local firemen reflect on heroes' response after 9/11]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Disaster and emergency struck 25 years ago -- and first responders answered the call. More than 300 firefighters responded and never returned home. These heroes, and the lives taken, are being honored throughout ceremonies nationwide. "It's important that we remember the 343 New York City firefighters and also our numerous [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/it-will-live-with-us-forever-local-firemen-reflect-on-heroes-response-after-911/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/it-will-live-with-us-forever-local-firemen-reflect-on-heroes-response-after-911/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ceremony on 198 pedestrian bridge honors lives lost, first responders in 9/11 attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A long-standing ceremony on the Scajaquada pedestrian bridge Friday brought first responders and community members together to acknowledge 25 years since nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. "We do gather here from 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., the significant hours during which that attack unfolded," [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ceremony-on-198-pedestrian-bridge-honors-lives-lost-first-responders-in-911-attacks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ceremony-on-198-pedestrian-bridge-honors-lives-lost-first-responders-in-911-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonawanda man sentenced after fatal 2024 hit-and-run]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Tonawanda man was sentenced to four to 12 years in prison Friday following a fatal hit and run on Buffalo's West Side, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. On May 8, 2024, the defendant, 30-year-old Brian M. Borth, was driving south on Niagara Street around 12:30 a.m. when he [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-man-sentenced-after-fatal-2024-hit-and-run/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-man-sentenced-after-fatal-2024-hit-and-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man pleads guilty to attempted murder at 7-Eleven]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man is facing 20 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to attempted murder, attempted assault, and attempted robbery charges following an armed robbery attempt at a 7-Eleven on Buffalo's West Side in April, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Friday. Dejuan L. Williams, also known as [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-pleads-guilty-to-attempted-murder-at-7-eleven/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-pleads-guilty-to-attempted-murder-at-7-eleven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused in Pharaoh's government witness death guilty]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The man accused of providing fentanyl that resulted in the death of government witness Crystal Quinn was found guilty in federal court on Friday afternoon. Simon Gogolack was convicted of several counts, including charges that found that he distributed fentanyl that resulted in Quinn's death. He was also found guilty on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-accused-in-pharaohs-government-witness-death-guilty/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-accused-in-pharaohs-government-witness-death-guilty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newfane man sentenced for crash that killed passenger]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Newfane man was sentenced to two to six years in prison on Friday for a Lockport crash that killed his passenger in July 2025, the Niagara County District Attorney's Office said Friday. Thomas H. Summers Jr., 53, previously pleaded guilty to second-degree vehicular manslaughter in July. Summers admitted to driving [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/newfane-man-sentenced-for-crash-that-killed-passenger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/newfane-man-sentenced-for-crash-that-killed-passenger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 games to watch in WNY high school football Week 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; With some of the top-ranked high school football teams in Western New York on the road to face high-caliber competition from outside the area, here are some of the local games WIVB News 4 Buffalo is watching in Week 2 of the season. Health Sciences at Jamestown 7 p.m. Friday Jamestown [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/4-games-to-watch-in-wny-high-school-football-week-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/4-games-to-watch-in-wny-high-school-football-week-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former presidents reflect on 9/11: 'We can&rsquo;t erase the nightmare'&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former American presidents on Friday reflected on the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks as the U.S. marks the 25th anniversary of the tragic day.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-presidents-reflect-on-911-we-canrsquot-erase-the-nightmarenbsp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-presidents-reflect-on-911-we-canrsquot-erase-the-nightmarenbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing man located safely in Depew]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update: David Wheatley has been located, Depew police said. BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Depew police are asking for the public's help in locating a man who is missing. David Wheatley, 49, was last seen around 11 a.m. Thursday on Walden Avenue walking westbound near the New York Thruway Authority. He is 6-foot-1, bald, and was [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/missing-man-located-safely-in-depew/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/missing-man-located-safely-in-depew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Depew police ask for help in locating missing man]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Depew police are asking for the public's help in locating a man who is missing. David Wheatley, 49, was last seen around 11 a.m. Thursday on Walden Avenue walking westbound near the New York Thruway Authority. He is 6-foot-1, bald, and was last seen wearing a checkered purple collared shirt with [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/depew-police-ask-for-help-in-locating-missing-man/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/depew-police-ask-for-help-in-locating-missing-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juror dismissed in Pharaoh's witness death trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A juror was dismissed Thursday in the trial involving the death of a government witness. One of the jurors struggled to articulate her views on the death of Crystal Quinn, who died of an overdose after she was expected to testify in the drug and sex trafficking trial of her longtime [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/juror-dismissed-in-pharaohs-witness-death-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/juror-dismissed-in-pharaohs-witness-death-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto AC/DC concert canceled following stadium destruction in last week's storms]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An upcoming AC/DC show scheduled for Wednesday has been canceled after the host venue in Toronto fell victim to torrential storms in early September, resulting in significant damage. Rogers Stadium faced collapsed seats and videoboards, as well as debris strewn about the venue in the calamity. On Sept. 9, Live Nation [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/toronto-acdc-concert-canceled-following-stadium-destruction-in-last-weeks-storms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/toronto-acdc-concert-canceled-following-stadium-destruction-in-last-weeks-storms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 injured in shooting on East Lovejoy, Central in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; One person was injured in a shooting late Thursday night on East Lovejoy Street and Central Avenue on Buffalo's East Side, police said Friday. Police responded to the call around 11:40 p.m. Thursday, where an adult man had been shot in the neck and the back. He was transported to ECMC [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-injured-in-shooting-on-east-lovejoy-central-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-injured-in-shooting-on-east-lovejoy-central-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[25 years later, Getzville firefighters remember service, sacrifice at Ground Zero]]></title><description><![CDATA[AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, two Getzville firefighters are reflecting on their time at Ground Zero and remembering the men who served alongside them. Getzville Fire Company volunteer firefighter Ryan Labertew and Bob Zacher were among those who traveled to New York City in the days following the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/25-years-later-getzville-firefighters-remember-service-sacrifice-at-ground-zero/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/25-years-later-getzville-firefighters-remember-service-sacrifice-at-ground-zero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump marks 25 years since 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump&nbsp;observed Friday&rsquo;s 25th anniversary&nbsp;of the&nbsp;Sept. 11 attacks&nbsp;by speaking at&nbsp;a ceremony at the Pentagon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-marks-25-years-since-911-attacks-at-the-pentagon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-marks-25-years-since-911-attacks-at-the-pentagon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sept. 11 anniversary: Nation remembers 25 years later]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the nation paused Friday to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sept-11-anniversary-nation-remembers-25-years-later/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sept-11-anniversary-nation-remembers-25-years-later/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nation pauses to remember lives lost on 9/11 25 years ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the nation will pause to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nation-pauses-to-remember-lives-lost-on-911-25-years-ago/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nation-pauses-to-remember-lives-lost-on-911-25-years-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Trump marks 25 years since 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump&nbsp;observed Friday&rsquo;s 25th anniversary&nbsp;of the&nbsp;Sept. 11 attacks&nbsp;by speaking at&nbsp;a ceremony at the Pentagon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-trump-marks-25-years-since-911-attacks-at-the-pentagon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-trump-marks-25-years-since-911-attacks-at-the-pentagon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9/11 anniversary: Nation pauses to remember lives lost 25 years ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the nation will pause to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/911-anniversary-nation-pauses-to-remember-lives-lost-25-years-ago/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/911-anniversary-nation-pauses-to-remember-lives-lost-25-years-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elena Rybakina beats Coco Gauff and will play Aryna Sabalenka for the US Open women's title]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; Elena Rybakina rallied past Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday night and will face Aryna Sabalenka in a U.S. Open final between the top players in women's tennis. Rybakina is already guaranteed to replace Sabalenka atop the rankings next week and on Saturday will attempt to take the trophy that [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/elena-rybakina-beats-coco-gauff-and-will-play-aryna-sabalenka-for-the-us-open-womens-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/elena-rybakina-beats-coco-gauff-and-will-play-aryna-sabalenka-for-the-us-open-womens-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[99th Street family finds more unknown materials at their home]]></title><description><![CDATA[NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Niagara Falls family who found industrial waste on their property about two months ago is now finding more unknown materials on their land. This comes amidst their ongoing battle with the Department of Environmental Conservation. What was supposed to be a routine pool installation turned out to be the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/99th-street-family-finds-more-unknown-materials-at-their-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/99th-street-family-finds-more-unknown-materials-at-their-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friends of Freedom Park host 'Healing by the Water' season finale event]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The group "Friends of Freedom Park" hosted the season finale of the 10-week event "Healing by the Water" on Thursday in Western New York. Formerly known as Broderick Park, it served as the location of the Black Rock Ferry -- a transportation link between Buffalo and Fort Erie, Canada. The group [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/friends-of-freedom-park-host-healing-by-the-water-season-finale-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/friends-of-freedom-park-host-healing-by-the-water-season-finale-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka moves a win from a 3rd straight US Open title by beating Jessica Pegula]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; Aryna Sabalenka moved a win away from her third straight U.S. Open title, beating Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 on Thursday night. Sabalenka blasted her way out of what was a dead-even match for most of the first set, pouncing on Pegula's second serves and turning the second set into perhaps her [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/aryna-sabalenka-moves-a-win-from-a-3rd-straight-us-open-title-by-beating-jessica-pegula/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/aryna-sabalenka-moves-a-win-from-a-3rd-straight-us-open-title-by-beating-jessica-pegula/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My brother deserves better': Family of 30-year-old killed on Route 33 demanding answers, calling for change]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- JohnLuc Jubert, a 30-year-old DJ and producer from Buffalo, was killed after his car was rear-ended on the Kensington Expressway the night of March 19. Now, more than five months later, his loved ones say the lack of answers surrounding his death is taking a toll -- and they won't stop [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/my-brother-deserves-better-family-of-30-year-old-killed-on-route-33-demanding-answers-calling-for-change/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/my-brother-deserves-better-family-of-30-year-old-killed-on-route-33-demanding-answers-calling-for-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamburg High School offers life-saving skills course]]></title><description><![CDATA[HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As school is back in session throughout Western New York, a course at Hamburg High School is teaching life-saving skills to high school seniors. "I wanted to learn how I can help people as much as I can," Liam Reynolds, a former student who is now an EMT for the town [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hamburg-high-school-offers-life-saving-skills-course/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hamburg-high-school-offers-life-saving-skills-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frontier High School technology teacher surprised with $10K donation]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Frontier High School technology teacher and his class got quite the surprise on Thursday when Eaton Tech Support presented them with a $10,000 check. The donation was in partnership with the national nonprofit "Adopt-A-Classroom" to help support the school's "Steam" education programs. The money will allow for the school to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/frontier-high-school-technology-teacher-surprised-with-10k-donation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/frontier-high-school-technology-teacher-surprised-with-10k-donation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonawanda's Niawanda Park to receive $500K in upgrades]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Niawanda Park in the city of Tonawanda will soon have a new 110-foot overlook pier after receiving $500,000 in state funds. State Senators Jeremy Zellner and Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins announced the funding of the Kohler Street Overlook on Thursday, with supporters saying that it's an important investment into the city's [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawandas-niawanda-park-to-receive-500k-in-upgrades/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawandas-niawanda-park-to-receive-500k-in-upgrades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robby Takac talks Goo Goo Dolls history before kickoff of year-long museum exhibit next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Goo Goo Dolls will be honored with an exhibit at the Buffalo History Museum starting Thursday, with an exclusive first look for museum members on Wednesday night. Before the launch, Robby Takac sat down with WIVB to discuss the genesis of the exhibit and what Buffalo has meant to him [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/robby-takac-talks-goo-goo-dolls-history-before-kickoff-of-year-long-museum-exhibit-next-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/robby-takac-talks-goo-goo-dolls-history-before-kickoff-of-year-long-museum-exhibit-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Professional Bull Riders making first-ever stop in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Professional Bull Riders will make its first-ever stop to Buffalo in December. The PBR will make its stop at KeyBank Center in downtown Buffalo on Dec. 4 and 5 as part of the Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour. The event will open the 2026-27 season. Professional Bull Riders is considered the highest [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/professional-bull-riders-making-first-ever-stop-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/professional-bull-riders-making-first-ever-stop-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williamsville native remembered 25 years after 9/11]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, two Western New York sisters are making sure their brother is remembered not only for how he died, but for how he lived. Leonard Castrianno, or Lenny as his friends called him, grew up with his family in Williamsville before eventually moving to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/williamsville-native-remembered-25-years-after-911/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/williamsville-native-remembered-25-years-after-911/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seahawks pick off Drake Maye 3 times to beat Patriots 13-10 in Super Bowl rematch]]></title><description><![CDATA[SEATTLE (AP) &mdash; Backup quarterback Drew Lock led two late scoring drives and the Seattle Seahawks intercepted Drake Maye three times in the fourth quarter to overcome an early injury to starter Sam Darnold and beat the New England Patriots 13-10 on Wednesday night in a Super Bowl rematch. The Seahawks were held to just [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/seahawks-pick-off-drake-maye-3-times-to-beat-patriots-13-10-in-super-bowl-rematch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/seahawks-pick-off-drake-maye-3-times-to-beat-patriots-13-10-in-super-bowl-rematch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BPD asks for help in locating missing child]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing child. Jae'ceon Johnson, 12, was last seen in the area of Carl Street and East Ferry Street, police said. He is around 4-foot-8, 75 pounds, and was last seen wearing a red sweatshirt and red sweatpants. Anyone with any [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bpd-asks-for-help-in-locating-missing-child/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bpd-asks-for-help-in-locating-missing-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNY community mourns, honors 11-year-old who died in go-kart crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[GREECE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The community in Greece, New York is grieving the loss of a young baseball player who died in a tragic go-kart crash in Darien on Sunday. Family and friends mourned the loss of 11-year-old Parker Mitchell after he was killed in the rollover crash. "It's devastating. It really has been," Jason [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-community-mourns-honors-11-year-old-who-died-in-go-kart-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-community-mourns-honors-11-year-old-who-died-in-go-kart-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community mourns, honors 11-year-old who died in go-kart crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[GREECE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The community in Greece, New York is grieving the loss of a young baseball player who died in a tragic go-kart crash in Darien on Sunday. Family and friends mourned the loss of 11-year-old Parker Mitchell after he was killed in the rollover crash. "It's devastating. It really has been," Jason [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/community-mourns-honors-11-year-old-who-died-in-go-kart-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/community-mourns-honors-11-year-old-who-died-in-go-kart-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City 'exploring rights' regarding proposed Seneca gas station]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Seneca Nation has confirmed plans to bring a second "One Stop" gas station to Buffalo's Old First Ward, less than half a mile away from its other location in the city. Work has already begun at the new location on Ohio Street, which is on a plot of land owned [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/city-exploring-rights-regarding-proposed-seneca-gas-station/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/city-exploring-rights-regarding-proposed-seneca-gas-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hockey player and coach-turned-broadcaster Barry Melrose dies at age 70]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died. He was 70. ESPN announced Melrose&rsquo;s death Wednesday after his wife informed the network. &ldquo;From the flowing locks of his distinctive mullet to the flared [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hockey-player-and-coach-turned-broadcaster-barry-melrose-dies-at-age-70/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hockey-player-and-coach-turned-broadcaster-barry-melrose-dies-at-age-70/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo waterkeeper shares plans for creek restoration project]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper shared its latest plans for the ecological restoration project at Scajaquada Creek on Wednesday. The waterkeeper said that the creek is one of the most polluted bodies of water in the region, and it spreads through four communities across 13 miles of land. The goal of the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-waterkeeper-shares-plans-for-creek-restoration-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-waterkeeper-shares-plans-for-creek-restoration-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Building Buffalo Roots' program celebrates first home sold]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A program to expand affordable housing in the city of Buffalo is moving closer to its goal. The "Building Buffalo Roots" program celebrated the first home sold through its program on Wednesday. The program -- which is a collaboration with the city of Buffalo, Erie County, Belmont Housing Resources for Western [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/building-buffalo-roots-program-celebrates-first-home-sold/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/building-buffalo-roots-program-celebrates-first-home-sold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roswell Park begins construction on community outreach and engagement center expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center&nbsp;held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday for the expansion of its community outreach and engagement center. The expansion of the center -- which first opened in 2023 -- will "advance efforts to reduce the burden of cancer through education, prevention, screening and access to care," Roswell Park [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/roswell-park-begins-construction-on-community-outreach-and-engagement-center-expansion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/roswell-park-begins-construction-on-community-outreach-and-engagement-center-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Route 262 closed for paving; cars stuck in tar, school access restricted]]></title><description><![CDATA[BERGEN, N.Y. (WROC) &mdash; Several cars became stuck in tar along Route 262, as the road was closed from Bergen to Byron for a paving project, according to the Bergen Fire Department. BFD says several vehicles became stuck in tar, and there is no direct access to or from Byron-Bergen Central Schools on Townline Road [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/route-262-closed-for-paving-cars-stuck-in-tar-school-access-restricted/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/route-262-closed-for-paving-cars-stuck-in-tar-school-access-restricted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver in I-90 tour bus crash avoids jail, gets 5 years probation]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The driver in the I-90 tour bus crash that killed five people and injured dozens more will avoid further jail time. Bin Shao was the driver of the bus that crashed on the Thruway on Aug. 22, 2025 while the bus was traveling from Niagara Falls to New York City. He [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/driver-in-i-90-tour-bus-crash-avoids-jail-gets-5-years-probation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/driver-in-i-90-tour-bus-crash-avoids-jail-gets-5-years-probation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills adding Canadian anthem to pregame at home opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Bills will play the Canadian national anthem before a home game for the first time in recent memory before next week's home opener against the Detroit Lions. The Bills said Wednesday that the Barenaked Ladies will perform the Canadian anthem. Auli&#699;i Cravalho, known for her roles in the two 'Moana' [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-adding-canadian-anthem-to-pregame-at-home-opener/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-adding-canadian-anthem-to-pregame-at-home-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebration of life to be held for Buffalo guitarist and pro wrestler Andy 'The Butcher' Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Following the death of Andy Williams, guitarist for Buffalo-born metal band Every Time I Die and professional wrestler known as The Butcher, the Western New York community will be hosting a celebration of life on Sept. 27 at Buffalo RiverWorks. The event will be held from 6-11 p.m. and is open [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/celebration-of-life-to-be-held-for-buffalo-guitarist-and-pro-wrestler-andy-the-butcher-williams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/celebration-of-life-to-be-held-for-buffalo-guitarist-and-pro-wrestler-andy-the-butcher-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niagara Falls mayor extends state of emergency again]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Niagara Falls mayor Robert Restaino has again extended the city's ongoing state of emergency due to "dangers to public health." Restaino originally declared the state of emergency on July 20 but it did not come to light until mid-August. Restaino extended the state of emergency on Aug. 31, and has now [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-mayor-extends-state-of-emergency-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-mayor-extends-state-of-emergency-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[William Mattar to donate $4,444 for James Cook touchdowns]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; William Mattar Accident Lawyers will donate more than $4,000 for each touchdown by Bills running back James Cook during the 2026 season. William Mattar will donate $4,444 to Build Promise, Cook's charity of choice on Buffalo's East Side, for each touchdown Cook scores this season. Build Promise, located on Sycamore Street [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/william-mattar-to-donate-4444-for-james-cook-touchdowns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/william-mattar-to-donate-4444-for-james-cook-touchdowns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longtime Niagara County Legislature chairman Bill Ross dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Longtime Niagara County Legislature chairman Bill Ross died at 92, Niagara County officials said Wednesday. Ross was the longest-serving chairman in the history of the Niagara County Legislature, being elected to the seat 11 times between 1989 until his retirement in 2015. He represented the third district, including Wheatfield and parts [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/longtime-niagara-county-legislature-chairman-bill-ross-dies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/longtime-niagara-county-legislature-chairman-bill-ross-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Influencer charged after 2025 stabbing during confrontation to catch alleged child predators]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A online influencer has been charged in connection to an alleged incident where the influencer was allegedly stabbed in Jamestown last December, according to Jamestown police. Nicholas Attalla, known online as "Niky Sal," was alleged stabbed at a Tim Hortons on South Main Street in Jamestown last December. Attalla operates undercover [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/influencer-charged-after-2025-stabbing-during-confrontation-to-catch-alleged-child-predators/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/influencer-charged-after-2025-stabbing-during-confrontation-to-catch-alleged-child-predators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver killed in hit-and-run on I-90]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A driver was killed in a hit-and-run on I-90 in Chautauqua County early Wednesday morning, according to New York State Police. Police responded around 6:30 a.m. to I-90 westbound around mile marker 463 in the town of Sheridan. Police believe the unidentified driver had an issue with his car, got out [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/driver-killed-in-hit-and-run-on-i-90/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/driver-killed-in-hit-and-run-on-i-90/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heart Walk returns to WNY on Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The American Heart Association&rsquo;s Heart Walk is returning to Western New York on Saturday for the first time in nearly a decade. The event takes place at SUNY Niagara in Sanborn, kicking off at 8 a.m. and the two-mile walk beginning at 9 a.m. The goal of the Heart Walk is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/heart-walk-returns-to-wny-on-saturday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/heart-walk-returns-to-wny-on-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closing arguments end in trial tied to death of government witness Crystal Quinn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Closing arguments ended Tuesday in a federal case involving the suspicious fatal overdose of government witness Crystal Quinn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/closing-arguments-end-in-trial-tied-to-death-of-government-witness-crystal-quinn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/closing-arguments-end-in-trial-tied-to-death-of-government-witness-crystal-quinn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jessica Pegula rallies back into U.S. Open semifinals]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Jessica Pegula came back to win her U.S. Open quarterfinal match Tuesday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium, reaching the semifinals of the Grand Slam event for the third year in a row. Pegula, the 32-year-old Buffalonian ranked No. 3 in the world, defeated No. 26 seed Emma Navarro in the all-American [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jessica-pegula-rallies-back-into-us-open-semifinals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jessica-pegula-rallies-back-into-us-open-semifinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent movie 'Local Talent' filming in WNY, will feature cameos from Buffalo athletes]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new movie that takes place in Buffalo is currently being filmed in Western New York as well. 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The cast and crew were at Ilio DiPaolo's in Blasdell on Tuesday. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/independent-movie-local-talent-being-filmed-in-wny-will-feature-cameos-from-buffalo-athletes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/independent-movie-local-talent-being-filmed-in-wny-will-feature-cameos-from-buffalo-athletes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent movie being filmed in WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new movie that takes place in Buffalo is currently being filmed in Western New York. The film, called "Local Talent," is about a struggling Buffalo actor who gets conned into raising money for a TV pilot. The cast and crew were at Ilio DiPaolo's in Blasdell on Tuesday. The film's [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/independent-movie-being-filmed-in-wny/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/independent-movie-being-filmed-in-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Langworthy questions North Aud Block project]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The North Aud Block at Canalside has sat vacant for decades. Now, Pennrose, the Philadelphia-based developer chosen through a state process in 2023, has already started construction on a $225 million mixed-use development with 251 apartments -- 187 of them designated for affordable housing. But Congressman Nick Langworthy worries the project's [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rep-langworthy-questions-north-aud-block-project/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rep-langworthy-questions-north-aud-block-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5/14 Memorial Foundation continuing to raise funds for monument]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The 5/14 Memorial Foundation is continuing to raise the funds needed to build the physical memorial to honor the lives lost in the shooting. The foundation held a public board meeting on Tuesday, giving community members the opportunity to hear the latest updates on the project. Councilwoman Zeneta Everhart, who is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/514-memorial-foundation-continuing-to-raise-funds-for-monument/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/514-memorial-foundation-continuing-to-raise-funds-for-monument/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5/14 Memorial Foundation continuing to raise funds for memorial]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The 5/14 Memorial Commission is continuing to raise the funds needed to build the memorial to honor the lives lost in the shooting. The foundation held a public board meeting on Tuesday, giving community members the opportunity to hear the latest updates on the project. Councilwoman Zeneta Everhart, who is on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/514-memorial-foundation-continuing-to-raise-funds-for-memorial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/514-memorial-foundation-continuing-to-raise-funds-for-memorial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5/14 Memorial Commission continuing to raise funds for memorial]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The 5/14 Memorial Commission is continuing to raise the funds needed to build the memorial to honor the lives lost in the shooting. The foundation held a public board meeting on Tuesday, giving community members the opportunity to hear the latest updates on the project. Councilwoman Zeneta Everhart, who is on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/514-memorial-commission-continuing-to-raise-funds-for-memorial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/514-memorial-commission-continuing-to-raise-funds-for-memorial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNY doctor runs Boston Marathon, summits Mount Everest within one month]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For one local man, being an ophthalmologist at Eye Care and Vision Associates is his '9 to 5.' Performing eye surgery is a feat in itself, but it's what Dr. David Montesanti has done outside of the operating room that has his patients impressed. Montesanti didn't grow up wanted to be [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-doctor-runs-boston-marathon-summits-mount-everest-within-one-month/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-doctor-runs-boston-marathon-summits-mount-everest-within-one-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local doctor runs Boston Marathon, summits Mount Everest within one month]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For one local man, being an ophthalmologist at Eye Care and Vision Associates is his '9 to 5.' Performing eye surgery is a feat in itself, but it's what Dr. David Montesanti has done outside of the operating room that has his patients impressed. Montesanti didn't grow up wanted to be [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-doctor-runs-boston-marathon-summits-mount-everest-within-one-month/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-doctor-runs-boston-marathon-summits-mount-everest-within-one-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hertel Avenue small businesses continue flood cleanup]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The pavement on Hertel Avenue is now dry, but that was not the case on Thursday when rainfall led to flooding -- leaving behind damage to homes and businesses. Flash flooding wreaked havoc in the North Buffalo area, with around three inches of rain falling over a couple of hours. The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hertel-avenue-small-businesses-continue-flood-cleanup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hertel-avenue-small-businesses-continue-flood-cleanup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local medical experts notice concerning increase in e-bike injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- You might have noticed more e-bikes and e-scooters zipping around the community this summer. "E-bikes are becoming increasingly common modes of transportation and recreation among young people, but they are not simply faster bicycles -- they are for all intents and purposes, motorized vehicles. They are heavier than bicycles; the injuries [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-medical-experts-notice-concerning-increase-in-e-bike-injuries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-medical-experts-notice-concerning-increase-in-e-bike-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Sean Ryan says city had successful pool season]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The city of Buffalo said this summer was a successful season for the city&rsquo;s pools. After a major overhaul of the city&rsquo;s pools system, officials said more children and families took advantage of the free resource this year. Mayor Sean Ryan said more than 21,000 residents signed up for the new [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mayor-sean-ryan-says-city-had-successful-pool-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mayor-sean-ryan-says-city-had-successful-pool-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lockport man pleads guilty for fatal Sanborn crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Lockport man is facing up to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty for causing a fatal crash that killed a motorcyclist in Sanborn, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. Nicholas DiCarlo, 28, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree manslaughter. Officials said that DiCarlo was driving 75 mph [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lockport-man-pleads-guilty-for-fatal-sanborn-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lockport-man-pleads-guilty-for-fatal-sanborn-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man gets time served for attacking mail carrier]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Buffalo man got time served and three years of supervised release for attacking a mail carrier on Columbus Avenue last year, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Tuesday. Jacob Ortiz, 34, attacked the mail carrier on Sept. 9, 2025. Ortiz lunged at the mail carrier at a home on Columbus, punched [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-gets-time-served-for-attacking-mail-carrier/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-gets-time-served-for-attacking-mail-carrier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch, stream and listen to the Bills season opener vs. Houston]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The preseason is over. The Bills will open up the 2026 regular season on the road against the Houston Texans at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Here's how you can watch, stream and listen to the season opener. Television The game's on 4. WIVB, the official broadcast station of the Buffalo Bills, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-to-watch-stream-and-listen-to-the-bills-season-opener-vs-houston/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-to-watch-stream-and-listen-to-the-bills-season-opener-vs-houston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge in Buffalo Tops mass shooter case tells prosecution to be more specific about government witness]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The judge presiding over the federal trial against racist Tops mass shooter Payton Gendron ordered the prosecution on Tuesday to be more specific about a government witness they plan to call to the stand in trial later this year. The prosecution filed to have an expert testify about some of the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/judge-in-buffalo-tops-mass-shooter-case-tells-prosecution-to-be-more-specific-about-government-witness/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/judge-in-buffalo-tops-mass-shooter-case-tells-prosecution-to-be-more-specific-about-government-witness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15-year-old shot in head on Perry Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A 15-year-old was hospitalized after he was shot in the head on Perry Street early Tuesday morning, according to Buffalo police said. Police responded around 12:50 a.m. Tuesday to the 400 block of Perry, near Louisiana Street and Otto Street, where the teen had been shot in the head and the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/15-year-old-shot-in-head-on-perry-street/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/15-year-old-shot-in-head-on-perry-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nelson brothers to perform Niagara Falls shows remembering father Ricky Nelson: interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Nelson brothers, Gunnar and Matthew, in October will be playing a series of shows at Fallsview Casino's Avalon Theatre in remembrance of their father, Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Nelson. The twin brothers, who perform under the band name "Nelson," will be playing eight "Ricky Nelson Remembered" shows [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nelson-brothers-to-perform-niagara-falls-shows-remembering-father-ricky-nelson-interview/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nelson-brothers-to-perform-niagara-falls-shows-remembering-father-ricky-nelson-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nelson brothers to perform Niagara Falls show remembering father Ricky Nelson: interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Nelson brothers, Gunnar and Matthew, in October will be playing a series of shows at Fallsview Casino's Avalon Theatre in remembrance of their father, Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Nelson. The twin brothers, who perform under the band name "Nelson," will be playing eight "Ricky Nelson Remembered" shows [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nelson-brothers-to-perform-niagara-falls-show-remembering-father-ricky-nelson-interview/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nelson-brothers-to-perform-niagara-falls-show-remembering-father-ricky-nelson-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleanup continues across WNY, North Buffalo after flash flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On Thursday, flash flooding turned streets in North Buffalo into what looked like waterways, leaving many homes flooded. While the water has receded, the focus days later remains on cleanup. "All of my neighbors, on the right and on the left of me and across the street from me were unloading [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cleanup-continues-across-wny-north-buffalo-after-flash-flooding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cleanup-continues-across-wny-north-buffalo-after-flash-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual Labor Day parade brings WNY laborers together across careers, unions]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thousands of laborers gathered in South Buffalo on Monday morning to walk in the annual Labor Day Parade, representing not only the work of unions now, but the work of the past as well. "Western New York has a very long history; industry was booming in the 1900s, we have a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/annual-labor-day-parade-brings-wny-laborers-together-across-careers-unions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/annual-labor-day-parade-brings-wny-laborers-together-across-careers-unions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former fire chief speaks on heating system safety ahead of colder weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[WHEATFIELD, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, and while temperatures might not feel like it just yet, fall and winter are just around the corner. As you start to fire up those furnaces, there are some things you should keep in mind. "The weather's changing, right? And it's changing pretty [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-fire-chief-speaks-on-heating-system-safety-ahead-of-colder-weather/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-fire-chief-speaks-on-heating-system-safety-ahead-of-colder-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Fire Chief on heating system safety ahead of colder weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[WHEATFIELD, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, and while temperatures might not feel like it just yet, fall and winter are just around the corner. As you start to fire up those furnaces, there are some things you should keep in mind. "The weather's changing, right? And it's changing pretty [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-fire-chief-on-heating-system-safety-ahead-of-colder-weather/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-fire-chief-on-heating-system-safety-ahead-of-colder-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UB proposes flock camera pilot program for campuses]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The University at Buffalo has introduced a proposal to install flock cameras on its campuses. According to the university's website, 20 flock cameras would be installed at entrances and exits on the North and South campuses as part of a 60-day pilot program. "The safety and security of UB&rsquo;s campuses &mdash; [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ub-proposes-flock-camera-pilot-program-for-campuses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ub-proposes-flock-camera-pilot-program-for-campuses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[30-year-old accused of damaging cars near Amherst Tops]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 30-year-old man has been accused of intentionally damaging vehicles near the Tops on Maple Road in Amherst on Saturday, police said. Police allege that several vehicles near 3980 Maple Rd. were damaged between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. Michael Aaron has been charged with one count of second-degree criminal [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/30-year-old-accused-of-damaging-cars-near-amherst-tops/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/30-year-old-accused-of-damaging-cars-near-amherst-tops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brothers Mick and Mac are looking for forever homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This weekend&rsquo;s Wake Up Wags featured Mick and Mac, two brothers who are looking for forever homes. &ldquo;Mac&rsquo;s a little bit more shy, and Mick is very outgoing,&rdquo; Mackenzie Starr with Buddy&rsquo;s Second Chance Rescue said. &ldquo;They&rsquo;re about 4 months old, they&rsquo;re about 30 pounds, they&rsquo;re a lot of puppy -- [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/brothers-mick-and-mac-are-looking-for-forever-homes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/brothers-mick-and-mac-are-looking-for-forever-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Widow's Bay' dominates with 8 Emmys at early ceremony and 'The Pitt' takes 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES (AP) &mdash; &ldquo;Widow&rsquo;s Bay&rdquo; ran away with eight early Emmys for its debut season Sunday at a ceremony eight days before the main awards show and telecast, while &ldquo;The Pitt&rdquo; had a strong second-year showing with four of its own and Rob Reiner posthumously won an acting Emmy nearly nine months after his [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/widows-bay-dominates-with-8-emmys-at-early-ceremony-and-the-pitt-takes-4/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/widows-bay-dominates-with-8-emmys-at-early-ceremony-and-the-pitt-takes-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in US thanks to Iran War and refinery issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's never been more expensive in the U.S. to fill up the tank and take one last summer trip over the Labor Day weekend. The average price of regular gas was $4.14 a gallon heading into the holiday, nearly a dollar higher than last year and well above the Labor Day weekend record of $3.82 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fuel-prices-at-record-labor-day-high-in-us-thanks-to-iran-war-and-refinery-issues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fuel-prices-at-record-labor-day-high-in-us-thanks-to-iran-war-and-refinery-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant holds fundraiser for chef detained by ICE]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Community members gathered at Allentown&rsquo;s Casa Azul on Sunday in support of chef Keiber Alexander Esposito-Martinez, who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement last month. &ldquo;Buffalo is built on immigrants and their hard work, and everything they bring to this community. But Alex in particular, he was hired three [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/restaurant-holds-fundraiser-for-chef-detained-by-ice/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/restaurant-holds-fundraiser-for-chef-detained-by-ice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jessica Pegula powers into U.S. Open quarterfinals]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Jessica Pegula has reached the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open for the third year in a row, beating Sorana Cirstea in straight sets Sunday in the fourth round of the Grand Slam tennis tournament. The Buffalo-born Pegula, seeded third in the tournament, won 6-3, 6-4 on the Louis Armstrong court in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jessica-pegula-powers-into-us-open-quarterfinals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jessica-pegula-powers-into-us-open-quarterfinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child dies after Town of Darien go-kart rollover accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One child is dead following a go-kart rollover accident in the Town of Darien, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office said. On Sunday, around 2:30 p.m., authorities responded to a report of a go-kart rollover into a pond involving two juveniles. One child, an eight-year-old female, was treated by medical personnel and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/child-dies-after-town-of-darien-go-kart-rollover-accident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/child-dies-after-town-of-darien-go-kart-rollover-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11-year-old dies after go-kart rollover accident in the Town of Darien]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One child is dead following a go-kart rollover accident in the Town of Darien, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office said. On Sunday, around 2:30 p.m., authorities responded to a report of a go-kart rollover into a pond involving two juveniles. One child, an eight-year-old female, was treated by medical personnel and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/11-year-old-dies-after-go-kart-rollover-accident-in-the-town-of-darien/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/11-year-old-dies-after-go-kart-rollover-accident-in-the-town-of-darien/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclist dies following hit-and-run on Ontario Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A cyclist died Friday after sustaining critical injuries in a hit-and-run incident on Ontario Street the previous day, Buffalo Police said. Authorities responded to a report of a cyclist struck by a vehicle around 10:30 p.m. Thursday near 51 Ontario Street. The vehicle fled the scene heading eastbound on Ontario. The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cyclist-dies-following-hit-and-run-on-ontario-street/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cyclist-dies-following-hit-and-run-on-ontario-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kidney Foundation of WNY hosts annual Walk for Kidney Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Kidney Foundation of WNY hosted their annual Walk and 5k for Kidney Health at Buffalo's Outer Harbor on Sunday, an event designed to raise awareness and recognize people affected by or lost to kidney disease. In addition to the walk, the event featured music, games, access to community health resources, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kidney-foundation-of-wny-hosts-annual-walk-for-kidney-health/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kidney-foundation-of-wny-hosts-annual-walk-for-kidney-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy 'The Butcher' Williams, guitarist and pro wrestler, dead at 48]]></title><description><![CDATA[Williams was known for his wrestling work with AEW under the moniker "The Butcher," and for his guitar work in seminal metalcore band "Every Time I Die."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/andy-the-butcher-williams-guitarist-and-pro-wrestler-dead-at-48/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/andy-the-butcher-williams-guitarist-and-pro-wrestler-dead-at-48/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America 250 celebration kicks off at Buffalo Naval Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With reenactors, cultural performances, fireworks, and a reading of the Declaration of Independence, Erie County kicked off a celebration of America's 250th birthday on Saturday at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s so many things that are not only important to our local story but to our [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/america-250-celebration-kicks-off-at-buffalo-naval-park/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/america-250-celebration-kicks-off-at-buffalo-naval-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenan Center opens Kenan Civic Arena]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A ribbon-cutting was hosted Saturday to commemorate the opening of the Kenan Civic Arena in Lockport, a multi-million-dollar facility that leaders say is the largest capital project in the Kenan Center's nearly 60-year history. The 70,000 square-foot space, which was largely funded by private donors, sees the addition of a fitness [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kenan-center-opens-kenan-civic-arena/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kenan-center-opens-kenan-civic-arena/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niagara County families protest handling of toxic waste]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Niagara County residents gathered in Niagara Falls Saturday to voice their concerns about the mishandling of toxic waste on their properties. Resident group Save Our Backyards WNY said that the demonstration was organized to demand immediate action from state and federal officials in the form of full transparency, permanent relocation for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-county-families-protest-handling-of-toxic-waste/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-county-families-protest-handling-of-toxic-waste/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HEP president arrested for stealing $810K from three school districts]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) &ndash; A man from Rochester was arrested on Tuesday after state troopers say he stole more than $810,000 from three New York school districts. According to New York State Troopers, the investigation began in September 2025 after the Sodus Central School District reported concerns involving funds administered by Health Economics Partners LLC [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hep-president-arrested-for-stealing-810k-from-three-school-districts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hep-president-arrested-for-stealing-810k-from-three-school-districts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two injured in Northland Avenue and Grider Street shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two people are recovering from non-life-threatening injuries after being shot on Northland Avenue and Grider Street Friday night, Buffalo Police said. Around 11:30 p.m., officers responded to a shots-fired call at a mass gathering on Northland Avenue and Grider Street. Two adult male victims were identified, one suffering from a gunshot [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/two-injured-in-northland-avenue-and-grider-street-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/two-injured-in-northland-avenue-and-grider-street-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrong-way driver killed after Thruway crash in LeRoy]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) &mdash; New York State Police are investigating a crash on the Thruway that left one dead and another seriously injured late Friday night. It happened just before 11pm in LeRoy. Troopers said a pickup truck was heading westbound in the eastbound lanes when it hit an SUV. A tractor trailer was also [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wrong-way-driver-killed-after-thruway-crash-in-leroy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wrong-way-driver-killed-after-thruway-crash-in-leroy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hopebridge thrift boutique hopes to expand mission with new location]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Local nonprofit thrift boutique Hopebridge celebrated the soft launch of its new location on Friday, a move the organization says will help expand its mission of neighbors helping neighbors. The store, which is now located at 87 Lake Street in Hamburg, sells clothing at a reduced rate in an effort to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hopebridge-thrift-boutique-hopes-to-expand-mission-with-new-location/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hopebridge-thrift-boutique-hopes-to-expand-mission-with-new-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest warrant issued for Dunkirk man]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Dunkirk Police have issued an arrest warrant for 24-year-old Tywon W. Wright, who is being charged with second degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon. Police say that Wright is wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred in the City of Dunkirk on June 11. Members of the public [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/arrest-warrant-issued-for-dunkirk-man/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 03:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/arrest-warrant-issued-for-dunkirk-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['716 Celebrates: Stars, Stripes and Signers' to take place Labor Day weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An event two years in the making is taking over Buffalo's waterfront this Labor Day weekend, something organizers say is to celebrate America's history and the communities that helped shape it. &ldquo;This is one of the largest events that we have ever hosted,&rdquo; Courtney Speckman, director of programs and community engagement [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/716-celebrates-stars-stripes-and-signers-to-take-place-labor-day-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/716-celebrates-stars-stripes-and-signers-to-take-place-labor-day-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents, businesses face flood aftermath on Hertel Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Homeowners and businesses on Hertel Avenue are still feeling the impact Friday after flash flooding turned the roadway into a waterway Thursday evening. "I left around 6:30 p.m.; it probably started up around 7 p.m., and I just received messages like, 'Hey, did you check on your shop? Are you okay? [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/residents-businesses-face-flood-aftermath-on-hertel-avenue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/residents-businesses-face-flood-aftermath-on-hertel-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawmakers urge DHS to cooperate with investigation into refugee's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Six months after a Rohingya refugee was found dead in Buffalo, Congressman Tim Kennedy is urging the Department of Homeland Security to cooperate with local law enforcement in Erie County as an investigation into his death continues. On Feb. 19, Nurul Amin Shah Alam was dropped off at a closed Tim [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lawmakers-urge-dhs-to-cooperate-with-investigation-into-refugees-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lawmakers-urge-dhs-to-cooperate-with-investigation-into-refugees-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I've lost a lot': Kenmore residents react after water floods basements]]></title><description><![CDATA[KENMORE, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Several residents in Kenmore are doing everything they can to clean up after Thursday's storm caused severe flooding and damage to plenty of basements. Kenmore residents Brianna Brown and her brother Owen were nearly breaking down in tears, finding their basement destroyed and parts of it still under several feet of water [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ive-lost-a-lot-kenmore-residents-react-after-water-floods-basements/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ive-lost-a-lot-kenmore-residents-react-after-water-floods-basements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Off-duty deputy arraigned on DWI charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An Erie County Sheriff's Office deputy was arraigned on one count of driving while intoxicated after a crash in Cheektowaga last month, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Friday. Officials said he was off-duty at the time of the collision. Authorities allege that 35-year-old Christopher D. Imhof, of Cheektowaga, was [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/off-duty-deputy-arraigned-on-dwi-charge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/off-duty-deputy-arraigned-on-dwi-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheektowaga police officer cleared in fatal crash, attorney general says]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Cheektowaga police officer will not face criminal charges following a fatal crash in December 2025, the New York Attorney General's Office announced Friday. A West Seneca teenager, Paul "Pablo" Alvarez, was hit and killed on Clinton Street around 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 18, 2025. Officials said that Alvarez, 16, was [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-police-officer-cleared-in-fatal-crash-attorney-general-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-police-officer-cleared-in-fatal-crash-attorney-general-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jessica Pegula defeats Leylah Fernandez in third round of US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women's Singles Third Round Jessica Pegula (3), United States, def. Leylah Fernandez (31), Canada, 1-6, 6-4, 6-3. Sorana Cirstea (16), Romania, def. Jasmine Paolini (19), Italy, 6-3, 6-3. Marta Kostyuk (11), Ukraine, def. Ekaterina Alexandrova (18), Russia, 6-3, 6-2. Aryna Sabalenka (1), Belarus, def. Kamilla Rakhimova, Russia, 6-3, 6-4. 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Officers responded to a report of a hit-and-run with injury on the Bailey Avenue bridge between West Shore Avenue and Pullman Place around 11:15 p.m. Police found 36-year-old Zaire Allison unconscious [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-1-dead-after-hit-and-run-on-bailey-avenue-bridge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-1-dead-after-hit-and-run-on-bailey-avenue-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fourth grader collects around 800 school supplies for classmates]]></title><description><![CDATA[AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A fourth grader at Heritage Heights Elementary is showing that you don&rsquo;t have to be an adult to make a difference. Eva Clingersmith organized a school-supply donation drive after realizing some of her classmates might not have everything they need for the school year. &ldquo;I held a donation drive for my [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fourth-grader-collects-around-800-school-supplies-for-classmates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fourth-grader-collects-around-800-school-supplies-for-classmates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency trash pickup in Buffalo on Monday following floods]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The city of Buffalo will have emergency trash pickup services on Monday following Thursday night's severe floods, Mayor Sean Ryan announced. Crews are assessing and identifying the areas of the city that were most affected by the storm, and routes will be scheduled based on that assessment. Anyone who was affected [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/emergency-trash-pickup-in-buffalo-on-monday-following-floods/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/emergency-trash-pickup-in-buffalo-on-monday-following-floods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New staircase addition at Niagara Falls overlook unveiled]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new project is providing visitors with thrilling views of the Niagara Gorge and all its natural beauty. State officials on Friday unveiled the Cataract Stairs and Overlook at Niagara Falls State Park on Friday -- an expansion of the Crow's Nest staircase that brings visitors closer to the Falls. NYS [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-staircase-addition-at-niagara-falls-overlook-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-staircase-addition-at-niagara-falls-overlook-unveiled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead after vehicle collision on I-90]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The driver of a pickup truck died after colliding with a tractor-trailer on Interstate-90 early Friday morning, according to New York State Police. Officers responded to a motor vehicle crash on the thruway in the Town of Newstead around 2:30 a.m. An investigation found that a 2018 Volvo tractor-trailer was traveling [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-vehicle-collision-on-i-90/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-vehicle-collision-on-i-90/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[100-foot Josh Allen banner could make a comeback in Niagara Square]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Gatorade advertisement featuring Bills quarterback Josh Allen may be returning to downtown Buffalo ahead of the team's season. Douglas Development is seeking approval to display a new ad on the Statler building featuring Allen. The ad would stand more than 100 feet tall and cover most of the building's south [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/100-foot-josh-allen-banner-could-make-a-comeback-in-niagara-square/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/100-foot-josh-allen-banner-could-make-a-comeback-in-niagara-square/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man charged in Five Star Bank robbery in Greece, N.Y.]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) &mdash; A Buffalo man has been arrested following a robbery at the Five Star Bank, according to the Greece Police Department. Police say 41-year-old Jesse Ryan Bettencourt went into the bank and gave the employee a note that demanded money. The employee gave around $300. Officers said Bettencourt left the bank and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-charged-in-five-star-bank-robbery-in-greece-ny/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-charged-in-five-star-bank-robbery-in-greece-ny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNY-born cocktail brand hosting giveaway ahead of Borderland Festival, announces Bills partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Cocktail brand Lake Hour, which made a splash in Buffalo earlier this year, after co-founders Wyatt Russell and Western New Yorker Rich Peete settled a Sabres-themed bet they made in the fall of 2025, has announced a giveaway in conjunction with this year's Borderland Festival, with which the brand is partnering [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-born-cocktail-brand-hosting-giveaway-ahead-of-borderland-festival-announces-bills-partnership/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-born-cocktail-brand-hosting-giveaway-ahead-of-borderland-festival-announces-bills-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNY-born cocktail brand hosting giveaway ahead of Borderland Festival, announces Bills availability]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Cocktail brand Lake Hour, which made a splash in Buffalo earlier this year, after co-founders Wyatt Russell and Western New Yorker Rich Peete settled a Sabres-themed bet they made in the fall of 2025, has announced a giveaway in conjunction with this year's Borderland Festival, with which the brand is partnering [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-born-cocktail-brand-hosting-giveaway-ahead-of-borderland-festival-announces-bills-availability/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-born-cocktail-brand-hosting-giveaway-ahead-of-borderland-festival-announces-bills-availability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto stadium damaged in Wednesday's storms]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- During Wednesday night's thunderstorms and winds, which stretched across Western New York and Southern Ontario, Toronto's Rogers Stadium suffered what the "Toronto Star" cited as "significant damage," publishing video alongside the report showing the aftermath of the havoc, including damaged seats and collapsed videoboards. Large swaths of the concert venue were [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/toronto-stadium-damaged-in-wednesdays-storms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/toronto-stadium-damaged-in-wednesdays-storms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UB wrings out victory in football opener after hours long rain delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; In a football season opener that was delayed for nearly three hours before kickoff by rain and lightning, University at Buffalo weathered the storm to win 21-17 against Albany long past midnight Thursday UB&rsquo;s Broadview Stadium. Trailing late into the fourth quarter, Chance Morrow&rsquo;s third touchdown reception of the game put [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ub-wrings-out-victory-in-football-opener-after-hours-long-rain-delay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ub-wrings-out-victory-in-football-opener-after-hours-long-rain-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: thunderstorms cause extreme flooding in Erie County]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Training thunderstorms Thursday night, primarily in Northern Erie County from Amherst and Kenmore down to Western Wyoming County, left streets heavily flooded, and residents facing severe weather conditions for the second night in a row. Severe flash flood warnings have been issued into the early hours on Friday for much of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/photos-thunderstorms-cause-extreme-flooding-in-erie-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/photos-thunderstorms-cause-extreme-flooding-in-erie-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A taste of history at Freedom Run Winery]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Lockport winery is offering a taste of history in the heart of the Niagara Wine Trial. Freedom Run Winery is situated along the Niagara Escarpment, which provides unique growing conditions for the grapes. The region is rich with historical ties to the Underground Railroad. &ldquo;The Niagara Escarpment is a big [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-taste-of-history-at-freedom-run-winery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-taste-of-history-at-freedom-run-winery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police Officer files lawsuit against man accused of shooting him]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Police Officer Marc Hurst, who was shot multiple times while responding to a domestic trouble call in May, has filed a lawsuit against the man accused of shooting him, Minhaz Siddiqui. In the lawsuit, Hurst says that he sustained serious bodily injuries during the incident that may result in permanent [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-officer-files-lawsuit-against-man-accused-of-shooting-him/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-officer-files-lawsuit-against-man-accused-of-shooting-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officer Marc Hurst suing alleged shooter]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Police Officer Marc Hurst, who was shot multiple times while responding to a domestic trouble call in May, has filed a lawsuit against the man accused of shooting him, Minhaz Siddiqui. In the lawsuit, Hurst says that he sustained serious bodily injuries during the incident that may result in permanent [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/officer-marc-hurst-suing-alleged-shooter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/officer-marc-hurst-suing-alleged-shooter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brothers run marathons on 2 legs, 3 wheels for Muscular Dystrophy awareness]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two brothers from Buffalo are on a mission to change lives, one marathon at a time. Dan and Matthew Murray are taking on multiple full marathons throughout the year, showing others the importance of a good outlet and staying positive, while raising money and awareness for a cause close to their [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/brothers-run-marathons-on-2-legs-3-wheels-for-muscular-dystrophy-awareness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/brothers-run-marathons-on-2-legs-3-wheels-for-muscular-dystrophy-awareness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornadoes confirmed in Olcott, Alexander Wednesday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The National Weather Service confirmed that two tornados touched down in Western New York on Wednesday, with EF-1 tornadoes in both Olcott and Alexander. Officials said the Olcott storm started at 6:07 p.m. and lasted one minute, with an estimated max wind speed of 105 miles per hour. The Alexander tornado [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornadoes-confirmed-in-olcott-alexander-wednesday-night/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornadoes-confirmed-in-olcott-alexander-wednesday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado confirmed in Olcott Wednesday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Olcott Wednesday night. Officials said the storm started at 6:07 p.m. and lasted one minute, with an estimated max wind speed of 105 miles per hour. According to the NWS, a supercell thunderstorm that previously produced a waterspout moved onshore, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-confirmed-in-olcott-wednesday-night/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-confirmed-in-olcott-wednesday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado confirmed in Olcott, Alexander Wednesday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The National Weather Service confirmed that two tornados touched down in Western New York on Wednesday, with EF-1 tornadoes in both Olcott and Alexander. Officials said the Olcott storm started at 6:07 p.m. and lasted one minute, with an estimated max wind speed of 105 miles per hour. The Alexander tornado [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-confirmed-in-olcott-alexander-wednesday-night/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-confirmed-in-olcott-alexander-wednesday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 tornadoes confirmed Wednesday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The National Weather Service confirmed that two tornados touched down in Western New York on Wednesday, with EF-1 tornadoes in both Olcott and Alexander. Officials said the Olcott storm started at 6:07 p.m. and lasted one minute, with an estimated max wind speed of 105 miles per hour. The Alexander tornado [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/3-tornadoes-confirmed-wednesday-night/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/3-tornadoes-confirmed-wednesday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storms leave widespread damage in Niagara County]]></title><description><![CDATA[NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Damage is widespread in Niagara County following Wednesday's severe storms, with officials saying that the devastation they're seeing is like no other. "The people that are hundreds of feet from here were safe, and yet the devastation still took place," Town of Newfane Deputy Supervisor Peter Robinson said. "It just [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/storms-leave-widespread-damage-in-niagara-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/storms-leave-widespread-damage-in-niagara-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tree falls on Olcott home during Wednesday storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An Olcott couple have their hands full after Wednesday's wild weather uprooted a large tree and brought it tumbling down into their home. "The wind was coming from the north or northwest, and just kind of pushed it right over into the corner of the house," Bill Clark said. Clark and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tree-falls-on-olcott-home-during-wednesday-storm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tree-falls-on-olcott-home-during-wednesday-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNY storm chasers encounter rare shelf cloud during Wednesday's storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Wednesday's storm brought more than thunder, lightning, rain and strong winds to Western New York. Storm chasers were out in force for a glimpse of something the region rarely sees. "This is insane," Matt Bellinger, the lead storm chaser with WNY Stormchasers, shouted as he exited his storm car to see an [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-storm-chasers-encounter-rare-shelf-cloud-during-wednesdays-storm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-storm-chasers-encounter-rare-shelf-cloud-during-wednesdays-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NY rebate checks are coming: What WNY residents should know]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) &mdash; Millions of New Yorkers are set to receive checks of up to $200 beginning in September &mdash; and a large number of Western New York taxpayers are expected to qualify. The one-time payments, called Protecting Our Wallets Energy Rebate, or POWER, checks, were included in New York's 2026-27 state budget as [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ny-rebate-checks-are-coming-what-wny-residents-should-know/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ny-rebate-checks-are-coming-what-wny-residents-should-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 more beluga whales die at Chicago aquarium, including 1 recently rescued from Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO (AP) &mdash; Two more beluga whales have died at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, including one that was rehomed at the facility just weeks earlier as part of an international effort to rescue Canada's last captive whales, the aquarium announced Wednesday. Rain, a 20-year-old female, was the second to die out of a group of four [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-more-beluga-whales-die-at-chicago-aquarium-including-1-recently-rescued-from-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-more-beluga-whales-die-at-chicago-aquarium-including-1-recently-rescued-from-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fredonia firefighter forced to go to arson alone]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A firefighter in Fredonia was forced to respond to an arson on Clinton Street early Friday morning by himself, according to the Fredonia Fire Department. The firefighter was forced to respond by himself to the blaze, which was at an apartment building at 39 Clinton Ave. around 2:30 a.m. Friday. The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fredonia-firefighter-forced-to-go-to-arson-alone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fredonia-firefighter-forced-to-go-to-arson-alone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York City man accused of burglaries in Evans, Hamburg]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 33-year-old New York City man has been accused of burglarizing homes in Evans and Hamburg, the Evans Police Department said Thursday. Jhon Edison Labrador of East Elmhurst, N.Y. is facing charges of second-degree burglary, third-degree grand larceny, second-degree criminal trespass and fourth-degree criminal mischief. Officials allege that Labrador stole property [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-city-man-accused-of-burglaries-in-evans-hamburg/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-city-man-accused-of-burglaries-in-evans-hamburg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 teens dead after stolen vehicle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two teenagers died after a crash involving a stolen car early Thursday morning, Buffalo police said. Officers responded to an accident injury call at Jefferson Avenue and George Street around 1 a.m. Police said the car was stolen from Amherst on Aug. 30. West Seneca police were pursuing the car when [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-teens-dead-after-stolen-vehicle-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-teens-dead-after-stolen-vehicle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo launches hot-patching operation for potholes]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The city of Buffalo has officially launched its hot-patching operation, as well as a new online pothole repair counter, in an effort to fix the city's longstanding pothole problem. Crews are trained and ready to begin fixing potholes using the hot-patch method, Mayor Sean Ryan said. Hot patching is considered a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-launches-hot-patching-operation-for-potholes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-launches-hot-patching-operation-for-potholes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man sentenced for stealing $136K from 2 utility companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was sentenced to two to four years in prison for stealing around $136,000 from two utility companies as part of a fraud scheme, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Thursday. Umar Graham Jr., 30, previously pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree grand larceny, second-degree unlawful possession [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-sentenced-for-stealing-136k-from-2-utility-companies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-sentenced-for-stealing-136k-from-2-utility-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres radio broadcasts to stay on WGR 550]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Just a few months after the Buffalo Bills got a new radio home, the Buffalo Sabres announced its' games are staying put. The team announcing a new deal with WGR 550's owner, Audacy Thursday. Under the deal, WGR will continue to serve as the team&rsquo;s official flagship radio station. Game broadcasts, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-radio-broadcasts-to-stay-on-wgr-550/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-radio-broadcasts-to-stay-on-wgr-550/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 games to watch: High school football kicks of in WNY with marquee matchups]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Western New York's high school football season kicks off this weekend. Here are some of the games we're watching in Week 1. Lancaster vs. McQuaid 6 p.m. Friday at Broadview Stadium Bennett vs. St. Francis 9 p.m. Friday at Broadview Stadium The Section VI season will culminate with championship games on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/4-games-to-watch-high-school-football-kicks-of-in-wny-with-marquee-matchups/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/4-games-to-watch-high-school-football-kicks-of-in-wny-with-marquee-matchups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assemblyman calls for e-bike safety measures]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New York State Assemblyman Patrick Burke is proposing new legislation to create safer roads and protect riders on e-bikes, with back-to-school season in full swing. Burke said his son was severely injured in an incident involving an e-bike earlier this year. "We were in the hospital for four days ... he [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/assemblyman-calls-for-e-bike-safety-measures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/assemblyman-calls-for-e-bike-safety-measures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dental X-rays from decades ago are washing up in Dunkirk]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An unusual find keeps showing up on the shoreline of Lake Erie in Dunkirk. "First I thought it was just a fun, different thing, and now I'm finding quite the collection that I wasn't planning on," Julie Bugaj, a Fredonia resident, said. Bugaj has walked the shoreline of Dunkirk for years [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dental-x-rays-from-decades-ago-are-washing-up-in-dunkirk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dental-x-rays-from-decades-ago-are-washing-up-in-dunkirk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: fallen trees, storm damage after tornado warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Photos submitted to WIVB News 4 show dark skies and uprooted trees after ongoing storms and a tornado warning hit Western New York Wednesday night. The warning expired at 8:30 p.m. A tornado watch remains in effect for WNY until 11 p.m. You can share photos and videos of storm damage [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/photos-fallen-trees-storm-damage-after-tornado-warning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/photos-fallen-trees-storm-damage-after-tornado-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Dark skies, storm damage after tornado warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Photos submitted to WIVB News 4 show dark skies and uprooted trees after ongoing storms and a tornado warning hit Western New York Tuesday night. The warning expired at 8:30 p.m. A tornado watch remains in effect for WNY until 11 p.m. You can share photos and videos of storm damage [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/photos-dark-skies-storm-damage-after-tornado-warning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/photos-dark-skies-storm-damage-after-tornado-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[80-year-old veteran recovering after NF road rage incident, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Town of Niagara Police say a 24-year-old man from North Tonawanda is in custody and facing felony charges after he assaulted an 80-year-old veteran during an alleged road rage incident.Police said the incident happened Tuesday shortly after 3:15 p.m. on Military Road between 1st and 3rd Avenue. The victim [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/80-year-old-veteran-recovering-after-nf-road-rage-incident-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/80-year-old-veteran-recovering-after-nf-road-rage-incident-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[53-year-old accused of robbing Kenmore bank]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 53-year-old man was arrested after being accused of robbing an M&amp;T Bank in Kenmore on Monday, Kenmore police said. Glenn Bender is accused of robbing the bank at 2822 Delaware Ave. around 1 p.m. Monday. Officials allege that he entered the bank and left with an undetermined amount of cash; [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/53-year-old-accused-of-robbing-kenmore-bank/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/53-year-old-accused-of-robbing-kenmore-bank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town of Marilla officials remember Supervisor Earl 'Skip' Gingerich Jr.]]></title><description><![CDATA[MARILLA, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Town of Marilla remains in mourning this week after their town supervisor, Earl "Skip" Gingerich Jr., died following a tragic and shocking accident on his farm Friday morning. For many of the officials at town hall, Gingerich will be missed beyond words. For the deputy supervisor and town clerk, it [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/town-of-marilla-officials-remember-supervisor-earl-skip-gingerich-jr/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/town-of-marilla-officials-remember-supervisor-earl-skip-gingerich-jr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pardoned Capitol rioter pleads guilty to weapons charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Williamsville man who previously pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer on Jan. 6, 2021 at the Capitol riots, and was pardoned by President Donald Trump, pleaded guilty to two charges in connection to a domestic incident in June, the Erie County District Attorney&rsquo;s Office said Wednesday. Thomas Sibick faces [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pardoned-capitol-rioter-pleads-guilty-to-weapons-charge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pardoned-capitol-rioter-pleads-guilty-to-weapons-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10,000 Maniacs to play 45th anniversary show &amp; art festival in native Jamestown leading into Labor Day weekend: Dennis Drew interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Jamestown natives 10,000 Maniacs will be returning home for a concert and arts festival commemorating their 45 years as a band going into Labor Day weekend. The festival will begin Thursday, culminating with the concert Saturday night. Like all Maniacs hometown shows since the 1990s, proceeds from the performance will benefit [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/10000-maniacs-to-play-45th-anniversary-show-amp-art-festival-in-native-jamestown-leading-into-labor-day-weekend-dennis-drew-interview/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/10000-maniacs-to-play-45th-anniversary-show-amp-art-festival-in-native-jamestown-leading-into-labor-day-weekend-dennis-drew-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheektowaga road construction project enters final phase]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A major road reconstruction project in Cheektowaga is entering its final phase, officials said Wednesday. Erie County officials said that the $27 million Borden Road project is entering its third phase of construction. The project includes new sewer lines and new curbs, in addition to pavement and sidewalk rehabilitation, and stretches [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-road-construction-project-enters-final-phase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-road-construction-project-enters-final-phase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Niagara Falls superintendent outlines priorities as students return to school]]></title><description><![CDATA[NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Students returned to classrooms Wednesday as Niagara Falls schools began a new academic year, with new superintendent Stanley Wojton welcoming students and families back to the district. For Wojton, the start of the school year marks his first as superintendent. He said he is excited about the opportunity, particularly because [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-niagara-falls-superintendent-outlines-priorities-as-students-return-to-school/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-niagara-falls-superintendent-outlines-priorities-as-students-return-to-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OneRepublic to play halftime show for Bills home opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- To commemorate the Buffalo Bills&rsquo; first game at the new Highmark Stadium, the team's Sept. 17 home opener against the Detroit Lions will also feature a halftime concert by Colorado Springs rock band OneRepublic. The announcement was made Wednesday on the Fitz and Whit show, hosted by former Bills quarterback Ryan [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/onerepublic-to-play-halftime-show-for-bills-home-opener/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/onerepublic-to-play-halftime-show-for-bills-home-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[25-year-old gets 17 to life for Shirley Avenue murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A 25-year-old was given 17 years to life in prison for the murder of a 33-year-old on Shirley Avenue in Buffalo's LaSalle neighborhood in 2025, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. Jeremiah Henderson shot and killed Fred Finch, III on the 200 block of Shirley, near Comstock Avenue and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/25-year-old-gets-17-to-life-for-shirley-avenue-murder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/25-year-old-gets-17-to-life-for-shirley-avenue-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands without power as thunderstorms hit Western New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Thousands are without power throughout Western New York as thunderstorms roll through the area on Wednesday morning. Much of Western New York, including parts of Erie and Genesee counties, as well as all of Wyoming County, is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 9:45 a.m. Wednesday. Parts of McKean County in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/thousands-without-power-as-thunderstorms-hit-western-new-york/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/thousands-without-power-as-thunderstorms-hit-western-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Flags Darien Lake won't hold Fright Fest in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Fright Fest won't be returning to Six Flags Darien Lake this year, a spokesperson with the park said Tuesday. Known for its Halloween-themed props, actors and entertainment, Fright Fest provides visitors at Six Flags with a thrilling experience. The event has been canceled at Six Flags Darien Lake, with some different [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/six-flags-darien-lake-wont-hold-fright-fest-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/six-flags-darien-lake-wont-hold-fright-fest-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chautauqua hosts Special Olympics golf competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Special Olympics New York hit the greens Tuesday afternoon, bringing more than 50 athletes to Chautauqua for a regional unified golf competition. The competition kicked off at the Chautauqua Golf Club on Lake Road, where athletes went head-to-head on the course alongside their partners. One golf coach said these events bring [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chautauqua-hosts-special-olympics-golf-competition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chautauqua-hosts-special-olympics-golf-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifth measles case confirmed in Allegany County]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Allegany County Department of Health said another positive measles case has been confirmed -- the fifth positive case confirmed in the county. The latest case is in the Town of New Hudson and is linked to the original positive case in the county. Officials urge residents to monitor for symptoms, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fifth-measles-case-confirmed-in-allegany-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fifth-measles-case-confirmed-in-allegany-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercy Diagnostic and Treatment Center to close]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Mercy Diagnostic and Treatment Center in West Seneca is closing, Catholic Health said Tuesday. Patients received a letter saying the facility at 550 Orchard Park Road is shutting down, but the letter doesn't indicate when the closure will happen or why. There will be a public information meeting about the closure [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mercy-diagnostic-and-treatment-center-to-close/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mercy-diagnostic-and-treatment-center-to-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amherst man facing several charges after car chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An Amherst man is facing several charges after allegedly leading two police departments in a car chase Tuesday night. Around 8 p.m., Amherst Police were notified that Cheektowaga Police were in pursuit of a vehicle on Eggert Road. Amherst Police joined the pursuit after the car entered the Town of Amherst. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/amherst-man-facing-several-charges-after-car-chase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/amherst-man-facing-several-charges-after-car-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grass field is pulled up at new Highmark Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N..Y (WIVB) -- Before the regular season kicks off for the Buffalo Bills, the natural grass field at the brand-new Highmark Stadium will have been replaced. The Bills will square off against the Detroit Lions on Sept. 17, and it will be the first regular season game played at the new stadium. Bills President [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/grass-field-is-pulled-up-at-new-highmark-stadium/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/grass-field-is-pulled-up-at-new-highmark-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Diocese abuse survivors to vote on settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- About 900 survivors of clergy abuse in the Buffalo Catholic Diocese will soon vote on a $326 million settlement, part of a process that's been in the works for years. Since the diocese filed bankruptcy in February 2020, it's been the longest settlement process involving priest sexual abuse cases in the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-diocese-abuse-survivors-to-vote-on-settlement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-diocese-abuse-survivors-to-vote-on-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheektowaga dedicates bridge to fallen soldier]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The next time you drive on the Cleveland Drive Bridge in Cheektowaga, you'll notice new signs that have been put up in a fallen soldier's honor. "Travis was one of our own, a Cheektowaga native, a Maryvale High School graduate who obligingly answered the call of duty for our country," Assemblyman [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-dedicates-bridge-to-fallen-soldier/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-dedicates-bridge-to-fallen-soldier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We're chilling out ahead of the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stubborn clouds finally clear from north to south Friday setting the stage for a mostly to partly sunny day. A refreshing cooler air mass pours in Friday and persists for the weekend. A weather disturbance approaching from the Midwest will produce a few showers well south by later Saturday, then build farther north Saturday night [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/were-chilling-out-ahead-of-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/were-chilling-out-ahead-of-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We'll shake early morning chills this afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a crisp beginning to Tuesday, temperatures recover quite nicely during the afternoon.&nbsp; Quiet and mainly rain free weather is still on tap Tuesday. Two batches of showers follow with the first arriving Tuesday night-Wednesday.&nbsp; The second, which will be more meaningful builds in Thursday.&nbsp; Humidity increases by Wednesday and then breaks for the end [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/well-shake-early-morning-chills-this-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/well-shake-early-morning-chills-this-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather gets back on track this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS ISSUED FOR PARTS OF ERIE COUNTY &amp; WYOMING COUNTY. TRAINING THUNDERSTORMS ARE CAUSING SIGNIFICANT FLOODING. TURN AROUND DON'T DROWN... ...FLOOD WATCH for the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania until Friday Midnight... ...NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined an area south of a Mina-Jamestown-Bradford-Coudersport for the possibility of isolated severe thunderstorms producing damaging [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/weather-gets-back-on-track-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/weather-gets-back-on-track-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado watch throughout WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined all of our broadcast area for scattered severe thunderstorms Wednesday and Wednesday evening. There will be a more elevated risk of especially strong damaging wind gusts and possibly large hail. A low-end tornado risk prevails across all of the region. Another oppressively humid day is in store. The warmth [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-watch-throughout-wny/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-watch-throughout-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado watch expires for WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE TORNADO WARNING PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT FOR WYOMING COUNTY EXPIRED AT 8:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY. THE TORNADO WATCH PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR ALL OF WNY EXPIRED AT 11:00 PM The NWS says a confirmed waterspout was located offshore near Newfane at 6:07 p.m. NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined all of our broadcast area for scattered severe [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-watch-expires-for-wny/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-watch-expires-for-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado watch expired for WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE TORNADO WARNING PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT FOR WYOMING COUNTY EXPIRED AT 8:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY. A TORNADO WARNING ISSUED FOR MCKEAN COUNTY EXPIRED AT 11:30 P.M. The NWS says a confirmed waterspout was located offshore near Newfane at 6:07 p.m. NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined all of our broadcast area for scattered severe thunderstorms Wednesday [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-watch-expired-for-wny/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-watch-expired-for-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado warning issued in McKean County]]></title><description><![CDATA[NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined all of our broadcast area for scattered severe thunderstorms Wednesday and Wednesday evening. There will be a more elevated risk of especially strong damaging wind gusts and possibly large hail. A low-end tornado risk prevails across all of the region. Another oppressively humid day is in store. The warmth [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-warning-issued-in-mckean-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-warning-issued-in-mckean-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado warning issued for Northeastern Potter County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tornado warning has been issued for Northeastern Potter County until 5:45 p.m. NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined the area south of a Derby-Castile line Tuesday and Tuesday night for scattered severe thunderstorms. The storms will be more isolated north of that line. Strong damaging wind gusts and large hail will be the primary [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-warning-issued-for-northeastern-potter-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-warning-issued-for-northeastern-potter-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado warning issued for Genesee, Wyoming counties]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE TORNADO WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 8:15 P.M. FOR SOUTHEASTERN GENESEE COUNTY AND NORTHEASTERN WYOMING COUNTY. ...TORNADO WATCH IS ISSUED FOR ALL OF WNY UNTIL 11:00 PM TONIGHT... The NWS says a confirmed waterspout was located offshore near Newfane at 6:07 p.m. NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined all of our broadcast area for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-warning-issued-for-genesee-wyoming-counties/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-warning-issued-for-genesee-wyoming-counties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado warning issued for Genesee County]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE TORNADO WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 7:30 P.M. FOR EASTERN GENESEE COUNTY. ...TORNADO WATCH IS ISSUED FOR ALL OF WNY UNTIL 11:00 PM TONIGHT... The NWS says a confirmed waterspout was located offshore near Newfane at 6:07 p.m. NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined all of our broadcast area for scattered severe thunderstorms Wednesday [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-warning-issued-for-genesee-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-warning-issued-for-genesee-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado warning for Orleans, Genesee counties]]></title><description><![CDATA[A TORNADO WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR SOUTHERN ORLEANS COUNTY AND NORTHWESTERN GENESEE COUNTY UNTIL 7 P.M. ...TORNADO WATCH IS ISSUED FOR ALL OF WNY UNTIL 11:00 PM TONIGHT... The NWS says a confirmed waterspout was located offshore near Newfane at 6:07 p.m. NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined all of our broadcast area for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-warning-for-orleans-genesee-counties/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-warning-for-orleans-genesee-counties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado warning for northeastern Niagara County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A TORNADO WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR NORTHEASTERN NIAGARA COUNTY AND WEST CENTRAL ORLEANS COUNTY UNTIL 6:30 P.M. ...TORNADO WATCH IS ISSUED FOR ALL OF WNY UNTIL 11:00 PM TONIGHT... NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined all of our broadcast area for scattered severe thunderstorms Wednesday and Wednesday evening. There will be a more elevated [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-warning-for-northeastern-niagara-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-warning-for-northeastern-niagara-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado warning for Niagara, Orleans, Genesee counties]]></title><description><![CDATA[A TORNADO WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR NORTHEASTERN NIAGARA COUNTY, WEST CENTRAL ORLEANS COUNTY AND NORTHWESTERN GENESEE COUNTY UNTIL 7 P.M. ...TORNADO WATCH IS ISSUED FOR ALL OF WNY UNTIL 11:00 PM TONIGHT... The NWS says a confirmed waterspout was located offshore near Newfane at 6:07 p.m. NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined all of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-warning-for-niagara-orleans-genesee-counties/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-warning-for-niagara-orleans-genesee-counties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado warning for Niagara and Orleans County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A TORNADO WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR NORTHEASTERN NIAGARA COUNTY AND WEST CENTRAL ORLEANS COUNTY UNTIL 6:30 P.M. ...TORNADO WATCH IS ISSUED FOR ALL OF WNY UNTIL 11:00 PM TONIGHT... The NWS says a confirmed waterspout was located offshore near Newfane at 6:07 p.m. NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined all of our broadcast area [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-warning-for-niagara-and-orleans-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-warning-for-niagara-and-orleans-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado warning expired, watch continues until 11 p.m.]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE TORNADO WARNING PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT FOR WYOMING COUNTY EXPIRED AT 8:30 P.M. ...TORNADO WATCH IS ISSUED FOR ALL OF WNY UNTIL 11:00 PM TONIGHT... The NWS says a confirmed waterspout was located offshore near Newfane at 6:07 p.m. NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined all of our broadcast area for scattered severe thunderstorms Wednesday [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-warning-expired-watch-continues-until-11-pm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-warning-expired-watch-continues-until-11-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunderstorms for much of the area on Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined all of our broadcast area for scattered severe thunderstorms Wednesday and Wednesday evening. There will be a more elevated risk of especially strong damaging wind gusts and possibly large hail. A low-end tornado risk prevails across all of the region. Another oppressively humid day is in store. The warmth [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/thunderstorms-for-much-of-the-area-on-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/thunderstorms-for-much-of-the-area-on-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunderstorm chances both weekend afternoons]]></title><description><![CDATA[The humidity returns this weekend but fades by Monday. The next chance of a few showers will be well southeast of the metro Saturday afternoon, mainly Allegany, southeast Cattaraugus, McKean, Potter Counties. Spotty showers and thundershowers wrap up the weekend Sunday, but it will not be a washout with dry time in between. ...NWS Storm [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/thunderstorm-chances-both-weekend-afternoons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/thunderstorm-chances-both-weekend-afternoons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terrific Thursday, east coast storm brushes us next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sprawling fair-weather system will be situated just north of the U.S./Canadian border for the week keeping the storm track south of our region through the end of the week, so a very dry period continues. This weekend, an intense storm develops just off the northeastern U.S. seaboard. It may even develop some tropical characteristics [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/terrific-thursday-east-coast-storm-brushes-us-next-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/terrific-thursday-east-coast-storm-brushes-us-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terrific Thursday, east coast storm brushes late Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sprawling fair-weather system will be situated just north of the U.S./Canadian border for the week keeping the storm track south of our region through the end of the week, so a very dry period continues. This weekend, an intense storm develops just off the northeastern U.S. seaboard. It may even develop some tropical characteristics [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/terrific-thursday-east-coast-storm-brushes-late-sunday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/terrific-thursday-east-coast-storm-brushes-late-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terrific back to school Tuesday, that changes tomorrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY: Little Change, High: 77, Low: 65 WEDNESDAY: Humid, Partial Morning Sun, Few Showers north late, High: 81, Low: 65 THURSDAY: Cooler, Morning Sun, Clouds Increase Afternoon, Chance of a Few Isolated Showers, High: 73, Low: 55 FRIDAY: Mostly sunny and cool. High: 69, Low: 53 SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. High: 74, Low: 61 &#127944;SUNDAY: Partly [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/terrific-back-to-school-tuesday-that-changes-tomorrow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/terrific-back-to-school-tuesday-that-changes-tomorrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temps, humidity bump up, eventually showers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The very western fringe of the major east coast storm continues to impact our area with cloud cover and some nuisance precipitation. We will be trending drier and eventually brighter as we go through Tuesday afternoon. A few pesky showers can't be ruled out Wednesday mainly Buffalo metro northward, but the bulk of the next [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/temps-humidity-bump-up-eventually-showers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/temps-humidity-bump-up-eventually-showers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temps and humidity bump up, eventually showers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A slow-moving cold front brings two shots of rain showers over the next few days. The first, which will be fairly insignificant, moves through overnight into early Thursday morning. After a mainly dry day and Thursday evening, another round of more meaningful rain builds in toward Friday morning which tapers off during the afternoon. Aside [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/temps-and-humidity-bump-up-eventually-showers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/temps-and-humidity-bump-up-eventually-showers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starting cloudy but a warmer week ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aside from an isolated shower early Monday, much of the first half of next week looks tranquil. The clouds will be stubborn to start the week but we will see more sun on Wednesday. The next round of showers arrives Thursday evening. MONDAY: Plenty of Clouds, Slight Chance of an Isolated Sprinkle, High: 68, Low: [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/starting-cloudy-but-a-warmer-week-ahead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/starting-cloudy-but-a-warmer-week-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotty showers Thursday, dry around kickoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[A slow-moving cool front finally moves south of the region tonight, but it's only temporary as it bumps back northward again Thursday. Showers will be rather insignificant across northern areas including the metro today with a lot of dry time. Heavier downpours and thunderstorms will taper for awhile across the Twin Tiers and then regenerate [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spotty-showers-thursday-dry-around-kickoff-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spotty-showers-thursday-dry-around-kickoff-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotty Showers Thursday; Dry Around Kickoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[A slow-moving cool front finally moves south of the region tonight, but it's only temporary as it bumps back northward again Thursday. Showers will be rather insignificant across northern areas including the metro today with a lot of dry time. Heavier downpours and thunderstorms will taper for awhile across the Twin Tiers and then regenerate [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spotty-showers-thursday-dry-around-kickoff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spotty-showers-thursday-dry-around-kickoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spectacular weather continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unseasonably cool weather becomes locked in for much of this week. A sprawling fair-weather system will be situated just north of the US/Canadian border for the week keeping the storm track south of our region. Aside from a few showers along the Pennsylvania border Tuesday, the rest of the week should be dry, and we [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spectacular-weather-continues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spectacular-weather-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spectacular Saturday, east coast storm brushes Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The western edge of clouds from the Nor'Easter that is barreling up the East Coast will start to move in by later Saturday. There may be some thin spots in the clouds Sunday morning then they'll thicken. There's a chance of a spotty shower later Sunday afternoon and Sunday night. Aside from an isolated shower [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spectacular-saturday-east-coast-storm-brushes-sunday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spectacular-saturday-east-coast-storm-brushes-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spectacular Saturday, east coast storm brushes late Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The western edge of clouds from the Nor'Easter that is barreling up the East Coast will start to move in by later Saturday. There may be some thin spots in the clouds Sunday morning then they'll thicken. There's a chance of a spotty shower later Sunday afternoon and Sunday night. Aside from an isolated shower [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spectacular-saturday-east-coast-storm-brushes-late-sunday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spectacular-saturday-east-coast-storm-brushes-late-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spectacular Friday, east coast storm brushes late Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a spectacular Friday, an intense storm develops just off the northeastern U.S. seaboard this weekend. It may even develop some tropical characteristics as the ocean water is quite warm under the storm. The western edge of clouds from the system start to move in by later Saturday. There may be some thin spots in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spectacular-friday-east-coast-storm-brushes-late-sunday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spectacular-friday-east-coast-storm-brushes-late-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soaking heavy downpours for some]]></title><description><![CDATA[A slow-moving cool front finally moves south of the region tonight, but it's only temporary as it bumps back northward again Thursday. Showers will be rather insignificant across northern areas including the metro today with a lot of dry time. Heavier downpours and thunderstorms will taper for awhile across the Twin Tiers and then regenerate [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/soaking-heavy-downpours-for-some/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/soaking-heavy-downpours-for-some/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slow improvements Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The very western fringe of the major east coast storm continues to impact our area with cloud cover and some nuisance precipitation. We will be trending drier and eventually brighter as we go through Tuesday afternoon. A few pesky showers can't be ruled out Wednesday mainly Buffalo metro northward, but the bulk of the next [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/slow-improvements-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/slow-improvements-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slow improvements early in the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The very western fringe of the major east coast storm continues to impact our area with cloud cover and some nuisance precipitation. We will be trending drier Monday afternoon and night and eventually dry enough for some sunshine toward Tuesday afternoon. Tranquil weather is on tap through midweek with the next round of rain showers [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/slow-improvements-early-in-the-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/slow-improvements-early-in-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Showers return Wednesday in WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[...NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined our entire broadcast area for Isolated Severe Thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening in which some strong damaging wind gusts will be the primary risk... An area of fair-weather continues to dominate our Tuesday weather and for that matter even into the evening for any outdoor activities. An approaching cold [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/showers-return-wednesday-in-wny/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/showers-return-wednesday-in-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scattered showers and thunderstorms Tuesday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined the area south of a Derby-Castile line Tuesday and Tuesday night for scattered severe thunderstorms. The storms will be more isolated north of that line. Strong damaging wind gusts and large hail will be the primary threats. The threat of scattered severe thunderstorms persists Wednesday. A low-end tornado risk [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/scattered-showers-and-thunderstorms-tuesday-night/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/scattered-showers-and-thunderstorms-tuesday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pleasant weather conditions for the holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dry trend that sets in from the weekend will last into much of the first half of next week. The next chance for rain arrives Wednesday afternoon, with a few leftover showers lingering into Thursday morning. MONDAY (LABOR DAY): Mostly to Partly Sunny, High: 76, Low: 54 TUESDAY: Little Change, High: 77, Low: 65 WEDNESDAY: [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pleasant-weather-conditions-for-the-holiday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pleasant-weather-conditions-for-the-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pleasant conditions to round out the holiday weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The remainder of the holiday weekend still looks great, mainly dry, extremely comfortable because of lower humidity, and a good amount of sunshine with just a few cotton-ball clouds mixing in during the days. The dry trend that sets in this weekend will last into much of the first half of next week. The next [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pleasant-conditions-to-round-out-the-holiday-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pleasant-conditions-to-round-out-the-holiday-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muggy and unsettled, much cooler Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The humidity returns this weekend but fades by Monday. A cold front will bring another round of showers and storms to WNY on Sunday. Most of the raindrops will fall over the Southern Tier. A few of the thunderstorms could turn severe. Monday will be much cooler and less humid. ...NWS Storm Prediction Center has [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/muggy-and-unsettled-much-cooler-monday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/muggy-and-unsettled-much-cooler-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muggy &amp; Unsettled; Much cooler Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The humidity returns this weekend but fades by Monday. Showers fade early tonight but the clouds are here to stay. A cold front will bring another round of showers and storms to WNY on Sunday. Most of the raindrops will fall over the Southern Tier. A few of the thunderstorms could turn severe. Monday will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/muggy-amp-unsettled-much-cooler-monday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/muggy-amp-unsettled-much-cooler-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Sun and less humidity]]></title><description><![CDATA[A refreshing air mass takes over for Friday, giving us a gorgeous day! The humidity returns this weekend but fades by Monday. Aside from a few isolated insignificant showers well south Thursday into Thursday evening, drier weather is the trend.The next chance of a few showers will be well southeast of the metro Saturday [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/more-sun-and-less-humidity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/more-sun-and-less-humidity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Showers, Thunderstorms later today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another oppressively humid day is in store. The warmth and humidity will provide the fuel for potentially damaging severe thunderstorms that will be triggered by a slowly approaching cold front. A few additional showers and perhaps a thunderstorm is possible Thursday morning especially south of Buffalo, and then drier and brighter weather builds in across [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/more-showers-thunderstorms-later-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/more-showers-thunderstorms-later-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locally severe thunderstorms likely today]]></title><description><![CDATA[NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined all of our broadcast area for scattered severe thunderstorms Wednesday and Wednesday evening. There will be a more elevated risk of especially strong damaging wind gusts and possibly large hail. A low-end tornado risk prevails across all of the region. Another oppressively humid day is in store. The warmth [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/locally-severe-thunderstorms-likely-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/locally-severe-thunderstorms-likely-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Localized severe weather potential today in WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined our entire broadcast area for Severe Thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening in which some strong damaging wind gusts will be the primary risk.&nbsp; South of a Pavilion to Dunkirk line look for scattered severe storms, whereas they will be more isolated to the north of the line. There is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/localized-severe-weather-potential-today-in-wny/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/localized-severe-weather-potential-today-in-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isolated sprinkles Thursday, dry by kickoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stationary weather front remains just south of Buffalo Thursday but will drift farther southward getting into Thursday night. Because of the close proximity of the front, the clouds win out an aside from a few showers well south, perhaps an isolated sprinkle or patches of drizzle will be possible. The weather still looks dry [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/isolated-sprinkles-thursday-dry-by-kickoff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/isolated-sprinkles-thursday-dry-by-kickoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isolated sprinkles Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stationary weather front remains just south of Buffalo Thursday but will drift farther southward getting into Thursday night. Because of the close proximity of the front, the clouds win out an aside from a few showers well south, perhaps an isolated sprinkle or patches of drizzle will be possible. The weather still looks dry [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/isolated-sprinkles-thursday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/isolated-sprinkles-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flawless weather continues, milder toward the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unseasonably cool weather becomes locked in for much of this week. A sprawling fair-weather system will be situated just north of the US/Canadian border for the week keeping the storm track south of our region. The rest of the week will be dry. We will keep that going into the upcoming weekend with limited rain [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/flawless-weather-continues-milder-toward-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/flawless-weather-continues-milder-toward-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flawless Friday, trickier weather this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A refreshing air mass takes over for Friday, giving us a gorgeous day! The humidity returns this weekend but fades by Monday. Aside from a few isolated insignificant showers well south Thursday into Thursday evening, drier weather is the trend. The next chance of a few showers will be well southeast of the metro Saturday afternoon, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/flawless-friday-trickier-weather-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/flawless-friday-trickier-weather-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flash Flooding Tonight; Calmer This Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS ISSUED FOR NORTHERN ERIE COUNTY. TRAINING THUNDERSTORMS ARE CAUSING SIGNIFICANT FLOODING. TURN AROUND DON'T DROWN... ...FLOOD WATCH for the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania until Friday Midnight... ...NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined an area south of a Mina-Jamestown-Bradford-Coudersport for the possibility of isolated severe thunderstorms producing damaging wind gusts and large [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/flash-flooding-tonight-calmer-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/flash-flooding-tonight-calmer-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Few intense thunderstorms next couple days]]></title><description><![CDATA[NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined the area south of a Derby-Castile line Tuesday and Tuesday night for scattered severe thunderstorms. The storms will be more isolated north of that line. Strong damaging wind gusts and large hail will be the primary threats. The threat of scattered severe thunderstorms persists Wednesday. A low-end tornado risk [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/few-intense-thunderstorms-next-couple-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/few-intense-thunderstorms-next-couple-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fall-like weather sets in this workweek]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bulk of the rain will fall on Sunday from the Buffalo metro southward with a tapering trend during the afternoon. Some sun may peek out north of Buffalo by early evening. Unseasonably cool weather becomes locked in for much of next week. Very minimal rain chances with a mix of sun and clouds make [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fall-like-weather-sets-in-this-workweek/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fall-like-weather-sets-in-this-workweek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East coast storm brushes Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The western edge of clouds from the Nor'Easter that is barreling up the East Coast will start to move in by later Saturday. There may be some thin spots in the clouds Sunday morning then they'll thicken. There's a chance of a spotty shower later Sunday afternoon and Sunday night. Aside from an isolated shower [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/east-coast-storm-brushes-sunday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/east-coast-storm-brushes-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drying out and cooling down in WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re drying up and cooling down for week&rsquo;s end. Temperatures start to recover on a great Saturday, but some spotty showers could sneak in Sunday. THURSDAY: Humidity Drops, Lingering Early Clouds, then Becoming Sunnier, Few More Showers possible near Pennsylvania, High: 67-75,Wind: W 8-18 mph, Low: 55 FRIDAY: A Bit Cool, Comfortable, Often Cloudless Sky, High: 72, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/drying-out-and-cooling-down-in-wny/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/drying-out-and-cooling-down-in-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drying out and cooling down]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined our entire broadcast area for Severe Thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening in which some strong damaging wind gusts will be the primary risk.South of a Pavilion to Dunkirk line look for scattered severe storms, whereas they will be more isolated to the north of the line. There is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/drying-out-and-cooling-down/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/drying-out-and-cooling-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day of improvement Thursday, weekend drips for some]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cool front that has cleared through Thursday morning, introduces a refreshing air mass to the area for week's end.We'll hold onto reasonably low humidity even into Saturday, but that builds again Sunday. Aside from a few isolated insignificant showers well south Thursday into Thursday evening, drier weather is the trend.The next chance [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/day-of-improvement-thursday-weekend-drips-for-some/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/day-of-improvement-thursday-weekend-drips-for-some/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooler weather continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unseasonably cool weather becomes locked in for much of this week. A sprawling fair-weather system will be situated just north of the US/Canadian border for the week keeping the storm track south of our region. Aside from a chance of a shower across the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania Tuesday, the rest of the week will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cooler-weather-continues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cooler-weather-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooler temperatures for the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stationary weather front remains just south of Buffalo Thursday but will drift farther southward getting into Thursday night. Because of the close proximity of the front, the clouds win out an aside from a few showers well south, perhaps an isolated sprinkle or patches of drizzle will be possible. The weather still looks dry [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cooler-temperatures-for-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cooler-temperatures-for-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autumn chills knocking on the door]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fall-like temperatures take over to start the week, but we&rsquo;re not done with summer heat and humidity just yet.Quiet weather is still on tap Tuesday. Two batches of showers follow with the first arriving Wednesday.The second, which will be more meaningful builds in Thursday along with a few thunderstorms.Humidity increases Wednesday-Thursday and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/autumn-chills-knocking-on-the-door/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/autumn-chills-knocking-on-the-door/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A comfortable, sunny Tuesday afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a crisp beginning to Tuesday, temperatures recover quite nicely during the afternoon.Quiet and mainly rain free weather is still on tap Tuesday. Two batches of showers follow with the first arriving Tuesday night-Wednesday.The second, which will be more meaningful builds in Thursday.Humidity increases by Wednesday and then breaks for the end [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-comfortable-sunny-tuesday-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-comfortable-sunny-tuesday-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A comfortable, sunny Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a crisp beginning to Tuesday, temperatures recover quite nicely during the afternoon.Quiet and mainly rain free weather is still on tap Tuesday. Two batches of showers follow with the first arriving Tuesday night-Wednesday.The second, which will be more meaningful builds in Thursday.Humidity increases by Wednesday and then breaks for the end [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-comfortable-sunny-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-comfortable-sunny-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheektowaga teen charged in connection with July shooting on Pearl Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Cheektowaga teenager who was shot in July on Pearl Street in downtown Buffalo is now facing several weapons charges after police allege that he fired a weapon into a crowded area during the incident. Police allege that a 17-year-old, whose name was not released due to his age, possessed a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-teen-charged-in-connection-with-july-shooting-on-pearl-street/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-teen-charged-in-connection-with-july-shooting-on-pearl-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheektowaga teen charged in connection with July Pearl Street shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Cheektowaga teenager who was shot in downtown Buffalo on Pearl Street in July is now facing several weapons charges after police allege that he fired a weapon into a crowded area during the incident. Police allege that a 17-year-old, whose name was not released due to his age, possessed a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-teen-charged-in-connection-with-july-pearl-street-shooting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-teen-charged-in-connection-with-july-pearl-street-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta police report details accuser's account against West Seneca Police Chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[More details surface in sexual assault allegations against West Seneca Police Chief Brian Cosgrove.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/atlanta-police-report-details-accusers-account-against-west-seneca-police-chief/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/atlanta-police-report-details-accusers-account-against-west-seneca-police-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House passes short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; The House passed a short-term measure Tuesday to fund the federal government into early December, a move designed to avoid a chaotic shutdown as lawmakers campaign for reelection. Lawmakers needed to act before the fiscal year concludes at the end of September to avoid a funding lapse. They were determined not to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/house-passes-short-term-funding-bill-to-avoid-a-shutdown-before-the-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/house-passes-short-term-funding-bill-to-avoid-a-shutdown-before-the-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonawanda City School District welcomes students back for new school year]]></title><description><![CDATA[TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Students returned to the Tonawanda City School District Tuesday, kicking off a new school year with plenty of excitement and some noticeable changes around campus. At the city's middle school and high school, students returned to buildings that saw construction and improvements over the summer. The district also has new turf [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-city-school-district-welcomes-students-back-for-new-school-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-city-school-district-welcomes-students-back-for-new-school-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City seeks eminent domain to take over Cobblestone properties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Editor's note: The above video is a press conference from when the two properties caught fire in 2024. BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The city of Buffalo is looking to acquire two historic buildings in the city's Cobblestone District through the process of eminent domain, according to court documents. The city has filed a petition in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/city-seeks-eminent-domain-to-take-over-cobblestone-properties/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/city-seeks-eminent-domain-to-take-over-cobblestone-properties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo seeks eminent domain to take over Cobblestone properties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Editor's note: The above video is a press conference from when the two properties caught fire in 2024. BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The city of Buffalo is looking to acquire two historic buildings in the city's Cobblestone District through the process of eminent domain, according to court documents. The city has filed a petition in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-seeks-eminent-domain-to-take-over-cobblestone-properties/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-seeks-eminent-domain-to-take-over-cobblestone-properties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Good will always find a way back': Liam's Legacy gives to kids fighting, in his memory]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- September is the start of Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and a big event is on the horizon to help pediatric cancer fighters across Western New York. Shine Gold will give back to several causes helping young warriors, including Liam's Legacy. The organization provides pajamas to children staying at Golisano Children's Hospital, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/good-will-always-find-a-way-back-liams-legacy-gives-to-kids-fighting-in-his-memory/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/good-will-always-find-a-way-back-liams-legacy-gives-to-kids-fighting-in-his-memory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 injured in 2 separate Buffalo shootings]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo police are investigating two separate shootings that took place in the city this week. The first occurred early Monday morning when a man was shot in the neck at the Concrete Central Grain Elevators on Ohio Street around 12:30 a.m. The man was taken to the Erie County Medical Center [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-injured-in-2-separate-buffalo-shootings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-injured-in-2-separate-buffalo-shootings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The legend continues: Cup presented to Buffalo's Baseball Hall of Famer in 1904 makes its way back to Boston]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOSTON (WIVB) -- Following WIVB's five-part October 2025 series on Jimmy Collins, a Western New Yorker and player-manager for the first-ever World Series-winning Boston Americans, a relic of the Hall of Famer is making its way back to whence it came. A loving cup, which was presented to Collins by fans ahead of the Boston [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-legend-continues-cup-presented-to-buffalos-baseball-hall-of-famer-in-1904-makes-its-way-back-to-boston/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-legend-continues-cup-presented-to-buffalos-baseball-hall-of-famer-in-1904-makes-its-way-back-to-boston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill introduced to secure mail delivery for Whistling Straits]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Congressman Tim Kennedy introduced a bill on Monday that would ensure curbside mail delivery for the Wheatfield neighborhood of Whistling Straits, a service that residents have been fighting to obtain for years and briefly had this summer before it was taken away. "The fact that the United States Postal Service is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bill-introduced-to-secure-mail-delivery-for-whistling-straits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bill-introduced-to-secure-mail-delivery-for-whistling-straits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State of emergency extended in City of Niagara Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino signed an executive order Monday extending the city's state of emergency that was originally declared in late July. The executive order was originally supposed to expire Monday. According to Restaino, the initial state of emergency was declared due to "impending and urgent threats or dangers to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/state-of-emergency-extended-in-city-of-niagara-falls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/state-of-emergency-extended-in-city-of-niagara-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills bring back LB Shaq Thompson among 17 practice squad signings]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Shaq Thompson, the veteran linebacker who played in 14 games and started both playoff contests for the Bills last season, has been signed to Buffalo's practice squad, the team announced Monday night. Greg Dortch, a Rochester native with five years of NFL experience as a wide receiver and return specialist, and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-bring-back-lb-shaq-thompson-among-17-practice-squad-signings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-bring-back-lb-shaq-thompson-among-17-practice-squad-signings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury convicts a man of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS (AP) &mdash; A jury found Duane &ldquo;Keffe D&rdquo; Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, marking the first conviction in a case that has gripped hip-hop fans for decades. The 63-year-old Davis was convicted Monday of murder with the use of a deadly weapon and could be sentenced [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jury-convicts-a-man-of-first-degree-murder-for-the-1996-killing-of-rap-icon-tupac-shakur/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jury-convicts-a-man-of-first-degree-murder-for-the-1996-killing-of-rap-icon-tupac-shakur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UB begins the switch to electric buses on campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The University at Buffalo is offering a quieter, cleaner experience around campus this semester, as it switched eight of the 17 buses in its fleet to electric. "This one here is quiet; you don't hear it running, and it's a smooth ride," Aaron Ruffins, who has been a bus driver on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ub-begins-the-switch-to-electric-buses-on-campus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ub-begins-the-switch-to-electric-buses-on-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[716 Sports Complex starts construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new $50 million sports complex began construction in Amherst on Monday. The 716 Sports Complex is being built on Maple Road near Audubon Town Park and the Northtown Center. The 331,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility will feature two turf fields, six basketball courts, 12 volleyball courts, and 24 pickleball courts. There will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/716-sports-complex-starts-construction/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/716-sports-complex-starts-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chautauqua County confirms measles case]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Chautauqua County Health Department reported a lab-confirmed measles case on Monday -- the first in a Chautauqua County resident in more than 30 years. The health department says it's taking proactive steps to reduce the risk of further spread and is working with the individual to identify others who may [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chautauqua-county-confirms-measles-case/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chautauqua-county-confirms-measles-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man sentenced for attack with shovel]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for brutally assaulting a woman with a shovel in the city's Lovejoy neighborhood in July 2025, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Monday. Julian Taylor, 32, received the maximum sentence after being convicted of second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-sentenced-for-attack-with-shovel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-sentenced-for-attack-with-shovel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Seneca police chief accused of sexual assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new lawsuit filed in New York State Supreme Court accuses West Seneca Police Chief Brian Cosgrove of sexual assault. The plaintiff, a woman who lives in West Seneca, is not named in the suit but is described as an employee of crisis services. In the suit, the woman claims both [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/west-seneca-police-chief-accused-of-sexual-assault/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/west-seneca-police-chief-accused-of-sexual-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calm puppy Tofu is looking for a forever home]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This weekend's Wake Up Wags featured Tofu, a 4-month-old puppy who is looking for a forever home. "The best thing about Tofu is Tofu marks all the boxes -- Tofu is good with cats, kids, loves other dogs, is crate-trained and is pretty much almost 100% house-trained. Tofu is the whole [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/calm-puppy-tofu-is-looking-for-a-forever-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/calm-puppy-tofu-is-looking-for-a-forever-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aquarium of Niagara welcomes 3-year-old harbor seal]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Aquarium of Niagara has a new spotted resident -- Papita, the harbor seal. Three-year-old Papita arrived at the aquarium earlier this year from the Alaska SeaLife Center. In July 2023, she was discovered with injuries to both of her eyes and transported to the center for veterinary treatment. 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"At a time when the cost of living is already outpacing what families can afford, Social Security payments simply are not keeping up," the congressman said during a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rep-tim-kennedy-urges-passage-of-social-security-bill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rep-tim-kennedy-urges-passage-of-social-security-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[REACH Academy in Buffalo welcomes students back for new school year]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The first day of school brought plenty of smiles to REACH Academy as scholars returned to the classroom Monday, greeted by teachers and staff ready to begin a new school year. Music, a red carpet welcome and enthusiastic staff members helped set the tone as scholars arrived. The school also held [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/reach-academy-in-buffalo-welcomes-students-back-for-new-school-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/reach-academy-in-buffalo-welcomes-students-back-for-new-school-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DHS career fair finds new location in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A U.S. Department of Homeland Security career fair that was moved out of the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center by Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and the convention center's president has found a new location. The event has been moved to the U.S. Coast Guard base on Fuhrmann Boulevard in Buffalo according [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dhs-career-fair-finds-new-location-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dhs-career-fair-finds-new-location-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This week in stadium concert history: Aug. 30-Sept. 5]]></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. 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On [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/vigil-held-in-getzville-for-nepal-flood-victims/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/vigil-held-in-getzville-for-nepal-flood-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills receiver makes big impact on local family]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For one Buffalo Bills fan, Keon Coleman's impact goes far beyond the football field. Eric Hackett and his family said it started during one of the scariest times of their lives, when their daughter, Charlotte, started experiencing health issues. "There were a lot of nights where we didn't know why she [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-receiver-makes-big-impact-on-local-family/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-receiver-makes-big-impact-on-local-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills to resod field at new Highmark Stadium ahead of home opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bills will be resodding the field at the new Highmark Stadium ahead of the team's home opener on Sept. 17, a Bills official confirmed to WIVB News 4 on Sunday. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re committed to having the best possible playing surface for our players. With a stretch of three consecutive home [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-to-resod-field-at-new-highmark-stadium-ahead-of-home-opener/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-to-resod-field-at-new-highmark-stadium-ahead-of-home-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in critical condition after shooting on West Side]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A man is in critical condition after he was shot in head Friday night on Buffalo's Lower West Side, according to Buffalo Police. Police said officers responded to Plymouth Avenue and Jersey Street around 9:45 p.m. Friday. Upon arrival, officers found an adult male who was shot in the head. The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-in-critical-condition-after-shooting-on-west-side/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-in-critical-condition-after-shooting-on-west-side/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist dead after crash in Amherst]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A motorcyclist is dead after a three-vehicle crash on Millersport Highway in Amherst Saturday night, according to Amherst Police. Police said the crash happened on Millersport Highway between Transit and New Road. The 25-year-old driver of the the motorcycle, who authorities only identified as a West Seneca man, was pronounced dead [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/motorcyclist-dead-after-crash-in-amherst/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/motorcyclist-dead-after-crash-in-amherst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Buffalo Chicken Wing Festival celebrates 25 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The National Buffalo Chicken Wing Festival took over Sahlen Field on Saturday, kicking off a weekend celebration in the city of the original Buffalo wing. "The people that come here, they are so happy that we put on a festival we can call our own," Festival Founder and "Wing King" Drew [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/national-buffalo-chicken-wing-festival-celebrates-25-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/national-buffalo-chicken-wing-festival-celebrates-25-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third annual Shakir Family Pet Adoption Event benefits local rescues]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The third annual Shakir Family Pet Adoption Event was held at Knox Farm State Park on Saturday with the hope of bringing the community together in support of local rescue animals. Hosted by Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir and the Shakir Family Foundation, the event was inspired by Shakir's own [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/third-annual-shakir-family-pet-adoption-event-benefits-local-rescues/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/third-annual-shakir-family-pet-adoption-event-benefits-local-rescues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills 2026 roster tracker: Moves before deadline to cutdown to initial 53-man list]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Bills began the process of trimming down to their initial 53-man roster before Sunday's deadline by releasing 13 players, including veteran wide receiver and kick returner Mecole Hardman. 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The players released at Sunday's deadline were: guard Nick Broeker, quarterback Shane Buechele, linebacker Jimmy Ciarlo, defensive [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-2026-roster-tracker-final-cuts-ir-designations-set-initial-53-man-roster/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-2026-roster-tracker-final-cuts-ir-designations-set-initial-53-man-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marilla town supervisor Earl "Skip" Gingerich Jr. dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Earl "Skip" Gingerich Jr., supervisor of the Town of Marilla, has died, town officials confirm to WIVB News 4. According to the Erie County Sheriff's Office, around 9 a.m. on Aug. 28, deputies responded to a first aid call at a farm located at 3861 Three Rod Rd in Marilla. A [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/marilla-town-supervisor-earl-skip-gingerich-jr-dies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/marilla-town-supervisor-earl-skip-gingerich-jr-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marilla town supervisor Earl "Skip" Gingerich Jr. dead at 64]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Earl "Skip" Gingerich Jr., supervisor of the Town of Marilla has died, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz posted on social media Saturday offering condolences to friends and family. More condolences have been pouring on social media from local leaders in Erie County. In Facebook post Saturday, the Marilla Republican Campaign committee [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/marilla-town-supervisor-earl-skip-gingerich-jr-dead-at-64/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/marilla-town-supervisor-earl-skip-gingerich-jr-dead-at-64/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vigil held to honor legacy of West Seneca firefighter Tyler Schenck]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The community is continuing to come together to mourn the loss of West Seneca firefighter Tyler Schenck, who died on Saturday, Aug. 23, following a car crash off Clinton Street in Elma. A candle-lit vigil was held in Schenck's honor on Friday, where friends and family said they want Schenck to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/vigil-held-to-honor-legacy-of-west-seneca-firefighter-tyler-schenck/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/vigil-held-to-honor-legacy-of-west-seneca-firefighter-tyler-schenck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5/14 Memorial Foundation launches public fundraising campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The 5/14 Memorial Foundation hosted the launch event Friday for Project B.L.O.O.M. -- Building Legacy Out Of Memory -- a public fundraising campaign for the 5/14 Living Memorial and Healing Center planned for Jefferson Avenue and Best Street. "This is the start of our national fundraising campaign, so we want everyone [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/514-memorial-foundation-launches-public-fundraising-campaign/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/514-memorial-foundation-launches-public-fundraising-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seneca Nation pushes back against Trump's Lake America order]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash;&nbsp;The president of the Seneca Nation and some of the region's leading experts and researchers on the Great Lakes are reacting after President Donald Trump signed an executive order earlier this week to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America. But where did Lake Ontario's name come from, and how [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/seneca-nation-pushes-back-against-trumps-lake-america-order/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/seneca-nation-pushes-back-against-trumps-lake-america-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[43North announces date for last startup competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Accelerator program 43North announced Friday that its final startup competition will take place on Oct. 8 at Shea's Performing Arts Center. This comes after the program announced in May that it would be ending its competition with its 12th and final edition this October, with the program itself ending in 2027. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/43north-announces-date-for-last-startup-competition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/43north-announces-date-for-last-startup-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lackawanna Schools pushing back first day]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Lackawanna City School District is pushing back the first day of school for students by almost a week, according to a letter from Superintendent Nadia A. Nashir to parents this week. 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Police said a man, identified as Luis Alberto Hernandez, was involved in an argument with a woman in a Walmart parking lot sometime after [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-hurt-1-charged-after-car-hits-building-in-hamburg/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-hurt-1-charged-after-car-hits-building-in-hamburg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand addresses inflation, rising prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand addressed rising grocery costs in a visit to Buffalo on Friday, criticizing the war in Iran and claiming that it's directly affecting the cost of living for New Yorkers. Gillibrand highlighted a recent report from the Joint Economic Committee, which said that New York families have spent more [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sen-kirsten-gillibrand-addresses-inflation-rising-prices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sen-kirsten-gillibrand-addresses-inflation-rising-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rabies case confirmed in NT involving bat encounter]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A case of rabies involving a bat encounter with a dog was confirmed in North Tonawanda, the Niagara County Health Department said Friday. Health officials said the encounter happened on Aug. 20 on Tonawanda Creek Road. The dog is up to date with its rabies vaccination and received a booster shot [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rabies-case-confirmed-in-nt-involving-bat-encounter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rabies-case-confirmed-in-nt-involving-bat-encounter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chautauqua County Health Department warns residents about measles]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Chautauqua County Health Department is warning residents about measles cases spreading across Western New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Measles is highly contagious. It can remain infectious in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves an area, exposing others to the disease without having direct contact. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chautauqua-county-health-department-warns-residents-about-measles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chautauqua-county-health-department-warns-residents-about-measles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Tonawanda church to host 17th annual Egyptian Festival this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- St. Mary &amp; St. Moses Coptic Orthodox Church in North Tonawanda will be hosting its annual Egyptian Festival this weekend. This year marks 17 years of the festival, which will run from 3-9 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Saturday and 12-8 p.m. on Sunday. Organizers are promoting [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/north-tonawanda-church-to-host-17th-annual-egyptian-festival-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/north-tonawanda-church-to-host-17th-annual-egyptian-festival-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 charged in connection to May double shooting on Jefferson]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Two people have been charged in connection to a May shooting on Jefferson Avenue that left two people hurt, Buffalo police said Friday. Kenion Jones, 26, and Elijah Feaster, 32, were both charged. The shooting happened on the 1300 block of Jefferson Avenue, near East Utica Street and Laurel Street, around [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-charged-in-connection-to-may-double-shooting-on-jefferson/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-charged-in-connection-to-may-double-shooting-on-jefferson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Western New Yorkers weigh in on Trump's Lake America order]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Western New Yorkers expressed mixed opinions on Thursday after President Donald Trump officially signed an executive order changing Lake Ontario's name to Lake America. "It's always been Lake Ontario, and it should stay Lake Ontario forever," Cindy Horner, who lives right across from the lake, said. "It has zero effect on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/western-new-yorkers-weigh-in-on-trumps-lake-america-order/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/western-new-yorkers-weigh-in-on-trumps-lake-america-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills rally to close out preseason with perfect record, beating Steelers 28-27 after early errors]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) &mdash; Ian Wheeler scored on a 2-yard run with 1:06 left, Steve Buechele completed an off-balance pass to Dante Pettis for a 2-point conversion and the Buffalo Bills beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-27 in the preseason finale for each team Thursday night. The Steelers' last chance to pull ahead ended with [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-rally-to-close-out-preseason-with-perfect-record-beating-steelers-28-27-after-early-errors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-rally-to-close-out-preseason-with-perfect-record-beating-steelers-28-27-after-early-errors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irene Elia, first female mayor of Niagara Falls, dies at 95]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Irene J. Elia, the first female Mayor of Niagara Falls, died on Aug. 21 at the age of 95, the M.J. Colucci &amp; Son Niagara Funeral Chapel announced. Elia, a Niagara Falls native, was elected to office in 2000, following a history of involvement with the City of Niagara Falls and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/irene-elia-first-female-mayor-of-niagara-falls-dies-at-95/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/irene-elia-first-female-mayor-of-niagara-falls-dies-at-95/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First female mayor of Niagara Falls Irene Elia dies at 95]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Irene J. Elia, the first female Mayor of Niagara Falls, died on Aug. 21 at the age of 95, the M.J. Colucci &amp; Son Niagara Funeral Chapel announced Thursday. Elia, a Niagara Falls native, was elected to office in 2000, following a history of involvement with the City of Niagara Falls [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/first-female-mayor-of-niagara-falls-irene-elia-dies-at-95/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/first-female-mayor-of-niagara-falls-irene-elia-dies-at-95/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lewiston residents facing multiple animal cruelty charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two people are facing animal cruelty charges in Niagara County after more than 100 animals were rescued from their property Friday, following an anonymous tip.&nbsp; Niagara SPCA animal cruelty investigators told WIVB News 4 Mitchell and Terri Ross of Lewiston are now facing seven misdemeanor charges each after 109 rabbits and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lewiston-residents-facing-multiple-animal-cruelty-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lewiston-residents-facing-multiple-animal-cruelty-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County, Buffalo Convention Center cancel DHS career fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and the Buffalo Convention Center announced Thursday that they are canceling a career fair scheduled by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security at the downtown convention center next week. The career fair was set to be held at the convention center on Sept. 1 and 2. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-buffalo-convention-center-cancel-dhs-career-fair/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-buffalo-convention-center-cancel-dhs-career-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winnipeg Jets star goalie and U.S. Olympian Connor Hellebuyck goes public with trade request]]></title><description><![CDATA[WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) &mdash; Three-time Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Connor Hellebuyck went public on Thursday in confirming he's asked the Winnipeg Jets to trade him. In a statement released by his agent, Ray Petkau, Hellebuyck said he made the request several months ago and &ldquo;tried to handle the situation quietly and respectfully while giving the organization [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/winnipeg-jets-star-goalie-and-us-olympian-connor-hellebuyck-goes-public-with-trade-request/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/winnipeg-jets-star-goalie-and-us-olympian-connor-hellebuyck-goes-public-with-trade-request/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica comes to Lockport]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial called "The Moving Wall" is standing in Lockport through Sunday. The Moving Wall received a warm welcome in Lockport on Thursday morning, and with the help of community members and veterans, the wall is standing outside of the Kenan Center. "This was the least [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/vietnam-veterans-memorial-replica-comes-to-lockport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/vietnam-veterans-memorial-replica-comes-to-lockport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo's Hindu community reacts to catastrophic flooding in Nepal]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Catastrophic and deadly flash floods have Nepali families in Western New York holding their loved ones a little closer and praying for the family members they have back home. Bishnu Kapri is one of the thousands of Nepali immigrants in Western New York who woke up to shock and sadness to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalos-hindu-community-reacts-to-catastrophic-flooding-in-nepal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalos-hindu-community-reacts-to-catastrophic-flooding-in-nepal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck confirms he asked the Winnipeg Jets for a trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) &mdash; Three-time Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Connor Hellebuyck publicly confirmed Thursday that he asked the Winnipeg Jets to trade him. In a statement released by his agent, Ray Petkau, Hellebuyck said he made the request several months ago and &ldquo;tried to handle the situation quietly and respectfully while giving the organization time to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/goaltender-connor-hellebuyck-confirms-he-asked-the-winnipeg-jets-for-a-trade/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/goaltender-connor-hellebuyck-confirms-he-asked-the-winnipeg-jets-for-a-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in the United States]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump said Thursday he is renaming Lake Ontario to be known as &ldquo;Lake America&rdquo; in the United States as he exacerbates his trade war with Canada. The Republican president signed an executive order in the Oval Office that updated the lake's name for the U.S. geographic naming service. Trump cannot [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-signs-order-renaming-lake-ontario-as-lake-america-in-the-united-states/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-signs-order-renaming-lake-ontario-as-lake-america-in-the-united-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Halo Top' ice cream manufacturer unveils new upgrade at Dunkirk facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Strawberry, chocolate and mint chip. An American ice cream manufacturer is mixing up these fan-favorite flavors -- and more -- inside a newly renovated facility in Dunkirk for consumers across the country to enjoy. But here's the scoop: the facility's $425 million transformation will bring more than 200 jobs to the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/halo-top-ice-cream-manufacturer-unveils-new-upgrade-at-dunkirk-facility/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/halo-top-ice-cream-manufacturer-unveils-new-upgrade-at-dunkirk-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pardoned Capitol rioter arraigned on felony weapons charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Williamsville man who previously pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer at the Capitol riots on Jan. 6, 2021, and was later pardoned by President Donald Trump, was arraigned on felony weapons charges Thursday, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. Thomas Sibick, 40, has been charged with one count [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pardoned-capitol-rioter-arraigned-on-felony-weapons-charges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pardoned-capitol-rioter-arraigned-on-felony-weapons-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niagara Falls man charged after police chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Niagara Falls man is facing several charges after allegedly leading deputies on an overnight chase that ended in the parking lot of the Buffalo VA Medical Center, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office said. Officials said a vehicle fled from police after driving away from an attempted traffic stop on Niagara [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-man-charged-after-police-chase/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-man-charged-after-police-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 NY sheriffs join lawsuit over Gov. Hochul's ICE restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Some 15 New York sheriffs have sued Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James over a new law restricting agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in federal court, claims the sheriffs' independent authority and partnerships with ICE are "under attack." The "Local Cops, Local Crimes Act" [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/15-ny-sheriffs-join-lawsuit-over-gov-hochuls-ice-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/15-ny-sheriffs-join-lawsuit-over-gov-hochuls-ice-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo]]></title><description><![CDATA[TOKYO (AP) &mdash; Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world, has died, her studio said Thursday. She was 97. Kusama died Aug. 14 at a hospital in Tokyo, Yayoi Kusama Studio said. &ldquo;She continued to paint until her final days, never setting aside [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/yayoi-kusama-who-splashed-polka-dots-across-art-world-dies-at-97-in-tokyo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/yayoi-kusama-who-splashed-polka-dots-across-art-world-dies-at-97-in-tokyo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cami Clune honors life and legacy of Dolly Parton]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Local musician Cami Clune honored the life of Dolly Parton Wednesday night with a special performance paying tribute to the queen of country. Clune took a moment during her concert at Fox Run in Orchard Park to commemorate Parton's legacy with a three-song tribute. The tribute was added after Parton's death [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cami-clune-honors-life-and-legacy-of-dolly-parton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cami-clune-honors-life-and-legacy-of-dolly-parton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M&amp;T Bank celebrates new era of Bills football with special giveaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- M&amp;T Bank&nbsp;is celebrating the Buffalo Bills' first season at the new Highmark Stadium with a commemorative magnet for Bills Mafia to collect. On Thursday, and for one day only, branches across Western New York will give away 50,000 magnets to celebrate the next chapter of Bills football. Leaders said the giveaway [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mampt-bank-celebrates-new-era-of-bills-football-with-special-giveaway/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mampt-bank-celebrates-new-era-of-bills-football-with-special-giveaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hochul: Canadians are 'critical' to New York's economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul is speaking out against the tariffs imposed against Canada by the U.S. this week that put a 50% tax on a wide range of items, from wine to cement. In response, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced hefty tariffs on $20 billion worth of American goods, including steel, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-canadians-are-critical-to-new-yorks-economy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-canadians-are-critical-to-new-yorks-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deep partial lunar eclipse event Aug. 27-28 will grace Western New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A deep partial lunar eclipse, or a near-total lunar eclipse, is set to make a dazzling appearance late on Aug. 27. It will create the appearance of a deep red/copper moon that can be seen without any special equipment. Lunar eclipses happen about 2-3 times per year. 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She's breathing on her own, talking and did not suffer [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/off-duty-north-tonawanda-firefighter-springs-into-action-to-help-12-year-old-hit-by-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/off-duty-north-tonawanda-firefighter-springs-into-action-to-help-12-year-old-hit-by-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Legacy of Literacy': Dolly Parton's impact in WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The world continues to mourn the loss of Dolly Parton. "She was this genuine soul from the moment she was born to the moment she passed away," Executive Director of Read to Succeed Buffalo Anne Ryan said. As people remember her life and talent, Dolly Parton leaves behind a legacy that [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/legacy-of-literacy-dolly-partons-impact-in-wny/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/legacy-of-literacy-dolly-partons-impact-in-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Love Canal mother supports residents fighting for answers about radioactive and chemical contamination in WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The fight to clean up radioactive and chemical contamination continues in Western New York, as advocates join the call for answers. Save Our Backyards WNY says it's working to make sure residents impacted by both are heard. At their community meeting Tuesday night, Luella Kenny, a leading voice nationally known [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/love-canal-mother-supports-residents-fighting-for-answers-about-radioactive-and-chemical-contamination-in-wny/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/love-canal-mother-supports-residents-fighting-for-answers-about-radioactive-and-chemical-contamination-in-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BPS board approves new agreement with NFTA]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo Public Schools vote on transportation for high school students has officially been approved, with classes set to resume next week. The five-year deal with the NFTA is worth nearly $81 million and will provide rides for students to and from school. On Wednesday, the school board's president called a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bps-board-approves-new-agreement-with-nfta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bps-board-approves-new-agreement-with-nfta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal audit claims lack of 'adequate oversight' of lead-based paint in BMHA public housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash;&nbsp;The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority did not have adequate oversight of lead-based paint in its public housing, according to a new audit report released by the Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The audit report, released publicly on Aug. 20, found that BMHA "did not [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/federal-audit-claims-lack-of-adequate-oversight-of-lead-based-paint-in-bmha-public-housing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/federal-audit-claims-lack-of-adequate-oversight-of-lead-based-paint-in-bmha-public-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inspired by Jordan Poyer, Czech man rides Vespa to Highmark Stadium to celebrate sobriety]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Bills fan is about to make one very long journey, and he's doing it for a very personal reason. Ludva Klatovsk&yacute; has never been to Buffalo, but a Bills player's words five years ago helped change his life. In 2021, former Bills safety Jordan Poyer opened up about his alcoholism. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/inspired-by-jordan-poyer-czech-man-rides-vespa-to-highmark-stadium-to-celebrate-sobriety/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/inspired-by-jordan-poyer-czech-man-rides-vespa-to-highmark-stadium-to-celebrate-sobriety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marineland whale dies after being transported to Chicago aquarium]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A rescued beluga whale from Marineland has died shortly after being transported to an aquarium in Chicago, Shedd Aquarium announced Wednesday. Peekachu, a 23-year-old female beluga whale, has died, the aquarium said. "Peekachu was unique. She was blind in one eye and one of the smaller whales. Despite what could have [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/marineland-whale-dies-after-being-transported-to-chicago-aquarium/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/marineland-whale-dies-after-being-transported-to-chicago-aquarium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres to play 14 national TV games in 26-27 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Sabres ended their postseason drought earlier this year -- which means they're in demand for national television games for the upcoming season. The Sabres announced on Wednesday that they will be featured in 14 national television broadcasts for the 2026-27 season. Eight games are on TNT/HBO Max, three on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-to-play-14-national-tv-games-in-26-27-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-to-play-14-national-tv-games-in-26-27-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Student urges drivers to slow down, use caution as school buses return to roads]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As students prepare to return to school, drivers across Western New York will soon be sharing the roads with more school buses. First Student General Manager Rob Hummel is urging motorists to slow down, pay attention, and be prepared for frequent stops. &ldquo;When you see a school bus, keep in mind [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/first-student-urges-drivers-to-slow-down-use-caution-as-school-buses-return-to-roads/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/first-student-urges-drivers-to-slow-down-use-caution-as-school-buses-return-to-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man accused of killing sister found not criminally responsible for death]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man accused of fatally stabbing his sister in North Buffalo in May 2025 pleaded that he is not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect, and the plea was accepted by the New York State Supreme Court, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. Nicholas Allen, 26, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-accused-of-killing-sister-found-not-criminally-responsible-for-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-accused-of-killing-sister-found-not-criminally-responsible-for-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musical director and keyboardist Rose Van Dyne talks 'Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert' at Riviera Theatre]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This year, the cult classic Jim Henson film "Labyrinth," starring glam rock icon David Bowie and Oscar winner Jennifer Connelly, commemorates its 40th anniversary. In celebration of the milestone, keyboardist Rose Van Dyne and her Goblin City Band are going on tour to present the film in concert. The tour stops [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/musical-director-and-keyboardist-rose-van-dyne-talks-jim-hensons-labyrinth-in-concert-at-riviera-theatre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/musical-director-and-keyboardist-rose-van-dyne-talks-jim-hensons-labyrinth-in-concert-at-riviera-theatre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Curry, star of 'Rocky Horror' and 'It,' dead at 80: Reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Curry, the British actor whose long career included a cult role in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died, multiple news outlets report. He was 80 years old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tim-curry-star-of-rocky-horror-and-it-dead-at-80-reports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tim-curry-star-of-rocky-horror-and-it-dead-at-80-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Curry, star of 'Rocky Horror' and 'It,' dead at 80]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Curry, the British actor whose long career included a cult role in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died. He was 80 years old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tim-curry-star-of-rocky-horror-and-it-dead-at-80/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tim-curry-star-of-rocky-horror-and-it-dead-at-80/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 new storefronts coming to Walden Galleria]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Three new storefronts -- including two new additions to the food court -- are coming to the Walden Galleria, the mall announced Wednesday. Ruby Thai Kitchen is taking over the space that previously featured Subway and is scheduled to open in September. The restaurant features traditional Thai food such as Pad [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/3-new-storefronts-coming-to-walden-galleria/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/3-new-storefronts-coming-to-walden-galleria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta settles social media addiction trial with states for up to $17B]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta and a coalition of state attorneys general reached a settlement in the high-profile trial accusing the company of designing its platforms to be addictive for young users, according to court filings published Wednesday.The proposed settlement, later announced by California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D), will require Meta to make various changes to its [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/meta-settles-social-media-addiction-trial-with-states-for-up-to-17b/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/meta-settles-social-media-addiction-trial-with-states-for-up-to-17b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNY residents still searching for answers about radioactive contamination]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Save Our Backyards WNY, an advocacy group of residents, is still looking for answers about radioactive waste across Niagara and Erie counties. Residents from across the region gathered Tuesday to share their experiences, including homeowners affected by high levels of radioactive contamination. As the state Department of Environmental Conservation and Environmental [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-residents-still-searching-for-answers-about-radioactive-contamination/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-residents-still-searching-for-answers-about-radioactive-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niagara Falls family continues to demand relocation]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On Tuesday, officials with the state Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Health were greeted by supporters of the McKiernan&nbsp;family, as the family continues to demand relocation from their 99th Street home in Niagara Falls after discovering industrial waste on their property. At this point, the McKiernan's will remain on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-family-continues-to-demand-relocation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-family-continues-to-demand-relocation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ban on 287(g) agreements takes effect across New York State]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday marks the deadline for law enforcement agencies across New York State to end any formal cooperation contracts with federal immigration authorities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ban-on-287g-agreements-takes-effect-across-new-york-state/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ban-on-287g-agreements-takes-effect-across-new-york-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Western New Yorkers, Canadians balk at idea of renaming Lake Ontario 'Lake America']]></title><description><![CDATA[NIAGARA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With his trade war with Canada intensifying, U.S. President Donald Trump floated the idea of renaming Lake Ontario to become &ldquo;Lake America.&rdquo; Both Western New Yorkers and Canadians are balking at the idea. In the president's post, he said: "The United States is giving serious consideration to changing the name of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/western-new-yorkers-canadians-balk-at-idea-of-renaming-lake-ontario-lake-america/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/western-new-yorkers-canadians-balk-at-idea-of-renaming-lake-ontario-lake-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man charged after Fourth of July weekend shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man is facing charges in connection with a shooting that happened over the Fourth of July weekend, Buffalo Police said Tuesday. Shortly after 12:30 a.m. on July 5, officers responded to a shooting call at 732 Glenwood Ave. Police found three victims at the scene -- a 22-year-old man, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-charged-after-fourth-of-july-weekend-shooting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-charged-after-fourth-of-july-weekend-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raffle for Bills' opener tickets supports Senior Wishes]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A raffle for a local group supporting seniors will send two lucky winners to the Buffalo Bills' first regular season game at the new Highmark Stadium. The raffle was announced at Old Man River in the city of Tonawanda, where an "End of Summer Bash" will be hosted over Labor Day [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/raffle-for-bills-opener-tickets-supports-senior-wishes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/raffle-for-bills-opener-tickets-supports-senior-wishes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Milton Brounshidle Post receives $100K for renovations]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Tonawanda building that was chartered shortly after World War I and is more than 100 years old has received $100,000 for a series of renovations. Local officials joined the commander of the Milton Brounshidle Post on Delaware Avenue Tuesday morning for a formal check presentation. The $100,000 will cover sewer [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/historic-milton-brounshidle-post-receives-100k-for-renovations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/historic-milton-brounshidle-post-receives-100k-for-renovations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills to wear red helmets for first-ever Christmas Day game]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Bills Mafia is getting something special for Christmas this year -- red helmets. The Buffalo Bills will wear the throwback helmets with white jerseys and white pants when they take the field in Denver for a holiday showdown on Christmas Day. The Broncos will wear midnight navy uniforms. Kickoff on Christmas [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-to-wear-red-helmets-for-first-ever-christmas-day-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-to-wear-red-helmets-for-first-ever-christmas-day-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonawanda votes to switch from Flock to Axon license plate readers]]></title><description><![CDATA[TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The town of Tonawanda is making a change to its license plate reader cameras. The town has voted to switch from Flock cameras to Axon cameras as questions about the technology continue to spark debate across the region. The town has been in an agreement with the company Flock Safety for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-votes-to-switch-from-flock-to-axon-license-plate-readers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-votes-to-switch-from-flock-to-axon-license-plate-readers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton has died, family announces: 'She will always love you']]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;May God bless Dolly Parton, and may God bless you all. She will always love you."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dolly-parton-has-died-family-announces-she-will-always-love-you/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dolly-parton-has-died-family-announces-she-will-always-love-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton has died, family announces]]></title><description><![CDATA[The country music icon was 80 years old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dolly-parton-has-died-family-announces/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dolly-parton-has-died-family-announces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch, stream and listen to the Bills preseason finale vs. Pittsburgh]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Bills will finish up the preseason on Thursday night, taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers at 7 p.m. at Highmark Stadium. Here's how you can watch, stream and listen to Thursday's game. Television and streaming WIVB, the official broadcast station of the Buffalo Bills, will have the rights to Thursday&rsquo;s game. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-to-watch-stream-and-listen-to-the-bills-preseason-finale-vs-pittsburgh/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-to-watch-stream-and-listen-to-the-bills-preseason-finale-vs-pittsburgh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heading back to school? Officials share safety tips for drivers, students and parents]]></title><description><![CDATA[AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Back-to-school season is just around the corner, and as students return to the classroom, drivers may notice heavier traffic during the morning and afternoon commute. From teen drivers heading to school on their own to parents dropping off and picking up students, as well as school buses making their routes, roads [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/heading-back-to-school-officials-share-safety-tips-for-drivers-students-and-parents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/heading-back-to-school-officials-share-safety-tips-for-drivers-students-and-parents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres sell out season tickets for 26-27 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Sabres announced on Tuesday that season tickets have sold out for the 2026-27 season. The increased demand for tickets comes after the Sabres ended their 14-season playoff drought this past season, winning the Atlantic Division and advancing to the second round of the playoffs. The Sabres were eliminated from [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-sell-out-season-tickets-for-26-27-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-sell-out-season-tickets-for-26-27-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Island employee claims anti-gay discrimination in lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An employee at the Grand Island wastewater treatment facility is suing the town, alleging that he was discriminated against based on his sexual orientation. Timothy Burns, a full-time employee at the town's wastewater treatment plant since 2011, claims in the lawsuit that he received discriminatory treatment beginning in 2020 after co-workers [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/grand-island-employee-claims-anti-gay-discrimination-in-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/grand-island-employee-claims-anti-gay-discrimination-in-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada strikes back at US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO (AP) &mdash; Canada struck back at the United States on Tuesday with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of American goods, including steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment, as the trade war between the once-friendly neighbors escalated sharply. The tension threatened one of the world&rsquo;s largest trading relationships. The new tariffs extended [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canada-strikes-back-at-us-with-retaliatory-tariffs-as-trade-war-escalates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canada-strikes-back-at-us-with-retaliatory-tariffs-as-trade-war-escalates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State trooper from Lancaster resigns, convicted for leaking narcotics investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A New York State trooper from Lancaster resigned after she pleaded guilty to a charge related to sending confidential photos related to a narcotics investigation last year, the State attorney general's office said Tuesday. Rosalia Flower, 35, had been assigned to monitor wiretaps for a narcotics investigation in 2025. The AG's [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/state-trooper-from-lancaster-resigns-convicted-for-leaking-narcotics-investigation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/state-trooper-from-lancaster-resigns-convicted-for-leaking-narcotics-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump floats renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' as trade war with Canada escalates]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to &ldquo;Lake America&rdquo; as the trade war between the United States and Canada intensifies. Such a change would be reminiscent of the Republican president&rsquo;s unilateral action last year by executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-floats-renaming-lake-ontario-as-lake-america-as-trade-war-with-canada-escalates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-floats-renaming-lake-ontario-as-lake-america-as-trade-war-with-canada-escalates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highmark Trail opens at new stadium ahead of final preseason game]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The new Highmark Trail officially opened on Monday, stretching 1.7 miles around the new stadium. The trail, something Bills officials say was years in the making, is designed to give the community a place to stay active year-round. "From the beginning, it was important to us that this was more than [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/highmark-trail-opens-at-new-stadium-ahead-of-final-preseason-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/highmark-trail-opens-at-new-stadium-ahead-of-final-preseason-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lewiston residents express flooding concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Lewiston residents recently affected by flooding took their concerns directly to town leaders during a town board meeting Monday night. Residents petitioned for both immediate relief efforts and long-term solutions, such as dedicated funding to prevent future sewer backups and severe water damage across the area. Sharon Bland, who has lived [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lewiston-residents-express-flooding-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lewiston-residents-express-flooding-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas police reveal no criminal findings and close case into death of Bills’ DT Ed Oliver’s son]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) &mdash; A police investigation into the death of Buffalo Bills defensive tackle&nbsp;Ed Oliver&rsquo;s 1-year-old son&nbsp;has resulted in no criminal findings and the case is now considered closed, the Harris County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office in Texas announced on Monday. The closing of the case comes after the child&rsquo;s death on June 28 was first [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/texas-police-reveal-no-criminal-findings-and-close-case-into-death-of-bills-dt-ed-olivers-son/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/texas-police-reveal-no-criminal-findings-and-close-case-into-death-of-bills-dt-ed-olivers-son/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[99th Street family calls on state and federal leaders for relocation]]></title><description><![CDATA[NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The McKiernan Family, who live 300 feet away from the Love Canal Superfund site in Niagara Falls, are continuing to petition for relocation after discovering industrial waste in their yard earlier this summer. "We're still fighting this battle, we're still asking for relocation, we're still asking that the New York [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/99th-street-family-calls-on-state-and-federal-leaders-for-relocation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/99th-street-family-calls-on-state-and-federal-leaders-for-relocation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration Monday in a case over President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting, though it remains unclear how much can be implemented before the fast-approaching midterm elections. The decision leaves room for additional court challenges that could further slow Trump's order, and other similar [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/supreme-court-sides-with-trump-administration-on-mail-voting-restrictions-ahead-of-midterms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/supreme-court-sides-with-trump-administration-on-mail-voting-restrictions-ahead-of-midterms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of properties cleared, dozens under review in radioactive waste search]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Mike Martucci and New York Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton provide an update on radiological assessments in Erie and Niagara counties,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hundreds-of-properties-cleared-dozens-under-review-in-radioactive-waste-search/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hundreds-of-properties-cleared-dozens-under-review-in-radioactive-waste-search/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orchard Park police search for missing 13-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Orchard Park police are searching for a missing 13-year-old who was last seen around 1 p.m. Monday leaving her residence near Milestrip Road and Transit Road. The child is around 5-foot-6, 120 pounds and has brown, shoulder-length hair. She was last seen wearing a blue tank top, grey Sketchers sneakers, black [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/orchard-park-police-search-for-missing-13-year-old/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/orchard-park-police-search-for-missing-13-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing 13-year-old found safe in Lockport]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Orchard Park police said a missing 13-year-old was located safe in Lockport shortly after 7:30 on Monday. The department issued a statement on social media earlier in the day that they were searching for a missing child last seen around 1 p.m. Monday leaving her residence near Milestrip Road and Transit [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/missing-13-year-old-found-safe-in-lockport/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/missing-13-year-old-found-safe-in-lockport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niagara University opens new School of Cybersecurity]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Niagara University is expanding its academic offerings for students to reflect new and improved advancements in artificial intelligence. The university is opening a School of Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies within its Holzschuh College of Business Administration, leaders announced Monday. With the university's Department of Cybersecurity and Operations, the new school will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-university-opens-new-school-of-cybersecurity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-university-opens-new-school-of-cybersecurity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York launches NY LOVES CANADA tourism promotion]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York launched the NY LOVES CANADA program to boost cross-border tourism following a sharp decline in Canadian visitors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-launches-ny-loves-canada-tourism-promotion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-launches-ny-loves-canada-tourism-promotion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 Florida men admit to mail fraud scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two men from Florida admitted to conspiracy to commit mail fraud in a multimillion-dollar scheme between August 2020 and July 2022, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Monday. Officials said 32-year-old Alec Dierna and 40-year-old John Engler, both from Boca Raton, Florida, conspired to defraud several companies across the U.S. with five [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-florida-men-admit-to-mail-fraud-scheme/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-florida-men-admit-to-mail-fraud-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Adorable' Dolly is looking for a forever home]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This weekend&rsquo;s Wake Up Wags featured Dolly, an &ldquo;adorable&rdquo; dog who is looking for a forever home. &ldquo;She&rsquo;s a puppy, she&rsquo;s about 3 months old, she&rsquo;s probably about 20 pounds. She&rsquo;s actually part of what we called the Toy Story litter; we had Buzz, we had Jess, we had a whole [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/adorable-dolly-is-looking-for-a-forever-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/adorable-dolly-is-looking-for-a-forever-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonawanda man killed in Yorkshire motorcycle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A motorcyclist from Tonawanda was killed in a crash in Yorkshire on Friday, the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office said. Allan W. Troidl, 36, died as a result of the crash. Officials allege that Troidl struck another vehicle that was traveling on Gooseneck Road in Yorkshire around 5:15 p.m.; Troidl was pronounced [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-man-killed-in-yorkshire-motorcycle-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-man-killed-in-yorkshire-motorcycle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accused bank robber charged with possessing crack cocaine at holding center]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An inmate accused of robbing a bank in Tonawanda last week is facing additional charges after deputies allegedly found crack cocaine during a search at the Erie County Holding Center, officials said. David Gadt, 47, was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and first-degree promoting prison contraband. Officials [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/accused-bank-robber-charged-with-possessing-crack-cocaine-at-holding-center/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/accused-bank-robber-charged-with-possessing-crack-cocaine-at-holding-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rabies case confirmed in Niagara Falls, involving bat]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A case of rabies involving a bat was confirmed in Niagara Falls, the Niagara County Department of Health said Monday. Health officials said the case involved an encounter with a dead bat on Aug. 18 near Whirlpool State Park. On Aug. 19, a sample was submitted to the State Department of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rabies-case-confirmed-in-niagara-falls-involving-bat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rabies-case-confirmed-in-niagara-falls-involving-bat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Murphy: Bills new coaching staff not ready for Super Bowl]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Bills are all set for another run at the Super Bowl. With two preseason games down, one to go, they&rsquo;re scoring plenty of points. Their re-fitted defense has looked solid against a couple of last year&rsquo;s also-rans.&nbsp;They&rsquo;re pretty healthy and they&rsquo;ve got a brand-new playpen in which to frolic. Only [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/john-murphy-bills-new-coaching-staff-not-ready-for-super-bowl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/john-murphy-bills-new-coaching-staff-not-ready-for-super-bowl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BPD: Gun violence remains below average due to crackdown on illegal weapons]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Seizing illegal guns has been a top priority for the Buffalo Police Department. So far this year, officers have recovered 437 firearms. But where do the illegal weapons come from? With violent crime overall down 8% from this time last year, Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan and Police Commissioner Erika Shields highlighted [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bpd-gun-violence-remains-below-average-due-to-crackdown-on-illegal-weapons/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bpd-gun-violence-remains-below-average-due-to-crackdown-on-illegal-weapons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back-to-school shopping? Experts say you're probably buying more than you need]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Back-to-school shopping is in full swing, and for many families, that means a long list of school supplies and a growing bill. Experts say K-12 households are expected to spend more than $43 billion this year on back-to-school shopping, making it one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year, second [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/back-to-school-shopping-experts-say-youre-probably-buying-more-than-you-need/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/back-to-school-shopping-experts-say-youre-probably-buying-more-than-you-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rochester man accused in fatal Amherst stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Rochester man has been accused of fatally stabbing a man in Amherst in April, officials said Monday. Tyshon White, 29, has been charged with first-degree manslaughter and first-degree attempted assault in connection with the death of a Buffalo man on Draden Lane around 11:40 a.m. on April 22. Caden Nelipowitz, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rochester-man-accused-in-fatal-amherst-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rochester-man-accused-in-fatal-amherst-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This week in stadium concert history: Aug. 23-29]]></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. Aug. 23-29 Aug. 25, 1974: As the fourth and final entry in 1974's Summerfest series, The Doobie Brothers, Chicago, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, and Ace played the old [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/this-week-in-stadium-concert-history-aug-23-29/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/this-week-in-stadium-concert-history-aug-23-29/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airport confirms technical issue, assures minimal affect on operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Niagara International Airport experienced a disruption on some operations this morning due to a technical issue affecting transfer of fuel. A representative from the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) told WIVB the airport did not experience any issue with the fuel itself. "At no time did the Buffalo Niagara International [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/airport-confirms-technical-issue-assures-minimal-affect-on-operations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/airport-confirms-technical-issue-assures-minimal-affect-on-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County Fair wraps up 2026 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The "best 12 days of summer" came to an end Sunday with fairgoers heading to Hamburg to enjoy the last day of the 2026 Erie County Fair. "Our main goal is, hopefully, if we've made one memory for one person coming to the fair, we've done our job," Barry Flansburg, spokesman [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-fair-wraps-up-2026-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-fair-wraps-up-2026-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Erie County Fair comes to a close]]></title><description><![CDATA[HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The "best 12 days of summer" came to an end Sunday with fairgoers heading to Hamburg to enjoy the last day of the 2026 Erie County Fair. "Our main goal is, hopefully, if we've made one memory for one person coming to the fair, we've done our job," Barry Flansburg, spokesman [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2026-erie-county-fair-comes-to-a-close/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2026-erie-county-fair-comes-to-a-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond Borders Athletics celebrates first summer season]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Beyond Borders Athletics hosted their first annual award ceremony and banquet in Front Park Sunday to celebrate its inaugural youth summer soccer season. The event featured semi-final and championship matches, an All-Stars vs. Coaches game, cultural performances, and more. Program Coach and Executive Director Aweso Noor said that the event was [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/beyond-borders-athletics-celebrates-first-summer-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/beyond-borders-athletics-celebrates-first-summer-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man nearly struck by lightning at Erie County Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Emergency crews at the Erie County Fair said they responded to a report of a man nearly being struck by lightning on Sunday. Emergency Manager for the Erie County Fair, Tiger Schmittendorf, said crews responded to the infield track after receiving reports that someone was in the area of a lightning [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-nearly-struck-by-lightning-at-erie-county-fair/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-nearly-struck-by-lightning-at-erie-county-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews respond to report of man nearly being struck by lightning at Erie County Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Emergency crews at the Erie County Fair said they responded to a report of a man nearly being struck by lightning on Sunday. Emergency Manager for the Erie County Fair, Tiger Schmittendorf, said crews responded to the infield track after receiving reports that someone was in the area of a lightning [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-respond-to-report-of-man-nearly-being-struck-by-lightning-at-erie-county-fair/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-respond-to-report-of-man-nearly-being-struck-by-lightning-at-erie-county-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews investigate noxious odor in Amherst motel]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Crews are currently on the scene at a motel on Inn Keepers Lane in Amherst investigating a noxious odor within the building, the Amherst Police Department said. The road is currently closed to traffic, and pedestrians are advised to avoid the area. At this time, the department said there is no [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-investigate-noxious-odor-in-amherst-motel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-investigate-noxious-odor-in-amherst-motel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills community mourns loss of Ed Oliver's son]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bills organization is continuing to mourn the loss of defensive tackle Ed Oliver's son, after it was announced he sadly passed away in late June. "I'm a parent, right? And like, ever since I found out the news, it's hard to ... I mean, it's really hard. I can't [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-community-mourns-loss-of-ed-olivers-son/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-community-mourns-loss-of-ed-olivers-son/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheridan Drive in Tonawanda reopens following crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Sheridan Drive was closed in both directions for about two hours Sunday near the Tonawanda Rails to Trails Trailhead crossing due to a crash, according to Town of Tonawanda Police. NITTEC first reported a crash on Sheridan in the area of Vicksburg Avenue and Logan Avenue at 1:12 p.m. News 4 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sheridan-drive-in-tonawanda-reopens-following-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sheridan-drive-in-tonawanda-reopens-following-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheridan Drive in Tonawanda closed in both directions]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Sheridan Drive is closed in both directions near the Tonawanda Rails to Trails Trailhead crossing due to a crash, according to Town of Tonawanda Police. Police tell WIVB News 4 that Sheridan Drive is currenty closed from Vicksburg Avenue to Belmont Avenue. NITTEC first reported a crash on Sheridan in the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sheridan-drive-in-tonawanda-closed-in-both-directions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sheridan-drive-in-tonawanda-closed-in-both-directions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[70-year-old dies after Sheridan Drive crash in Tonawanda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update: The 70-year-old Tonawanda man, Frank Calire, died from his injuries in the crash, officials confirmed on Sept. 10. BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Sheridan Drive was closed in both directions for about two hours Sunday near the Tonawanda Rails to Trails Trailhead crossing due to a crash, according to Town of Tonawanda Police. Shortly after [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/70-year-old-dies-after-sheridan-drive-crash-in-tonawanda/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/70-year-old-dies-after-sheridan-drive-crash-in-tonawanda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dead after early morning rollover crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A man is dead after a rollover crash in the town of Freedom early Sunday morning, according to New York State Police. NYSP said the crash happened before 5:30 a.m. Sunday morning on State Route 98 near Galen Hill Road. According to authorities, a 2021 Ford Explorer was driving east on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-dead-after-early-morning-rollover-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-dead-after-early-morning-rollover-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12-year-old pedestrian hit by car in NT]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A 12-year-old girl is in critical condition after being struck by a car on River Road in the city of North Tonawanda late Saturday night, according to North Tonawanda Police. Police said the accident happened on River Road near Ward Road around 10:30 p.m. Saturday. According to NT Police, the 12-year-old [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/12-year-old-pedestrian-hit-by-car-in-nt/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/12-year-old-pedestrian-hit-by-car-in-nt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Seneca firefighter killed after truck crashes in Elma]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A West Seneca firefighter is dead after a motor vehicle crash in the town of Elma late Saturday night, according to the Seneca Hose Company #1. The Erie County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office said a 29-year-old West Seneca man died in crash that happened on Clinton Street near Aurora Street around 10 p.m. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/west-seneca-firefighter-killed-after-truck-crashes-in-elma/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/west-seneca-firefighter-killed-after-truck-crashes-in-elma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver killed after truck crashes in Elma]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A West Seneca man is dead after the pickup truck he was driving crashed late Saturday night in the town of Elma, according to the Erie County Sheriff's Office. Authorities said the crash happened on Clinton Street near Aurora Street around 10 p.m. Saturday. Responding deputies to the scene found the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/driver-killed-after-truck-crashes-in-elma/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/driver-killed-after-truck-crashes-in-elma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman found unresponsive, pronounced dead in parking lot on Amherst Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A woman was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive in her vehicle in the Wegmans parking lot on Amherst Street, Buffalo Police said. Authorities responded to the scene shortly after 4 p.m. Upon arrival, Buffalo Fire and AMR personnel attempted to resuscitate the woman before she was pronounced dead. The cause [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/woman-found-unresponsive-pronounced-dead-in-parking-lot-on-amherst-street/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/woman-found-unresponsive-pronounced-dead-in-parking-lot-on-amherst-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman found dead in parking lot on Amherst Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A woman was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive in her vehicle in the Wegmans parking lot on Amherst Street, police said. Authorities responded to the scene shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday. Buffalo Fire and AMR personnel attempted to resuscitate the woman before she was pronounced dead. The cause of the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/woman-found-dead-in-parking-lot-on-amherst-street/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/woman-found-dead-in-parking-lot-on-amherst-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["NY Fights AI Data Centers" tour stops in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New York State Senator Kristen Gonzalez stopped in Buffalo on Saturday, across from the Tesla Plant, as part of her "NY&nbsp;Fights&nbsp;AI&nbsp;Data&nbsp;Centers" statewide tour. Gonzalez, who serves as Senate Committee Chair on Internet and Technology, says that a growing number of communities across the state are raising concerns about the impact data [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ny-fights-ai-data-centers-tour-stops-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ny-fights-ai-data-centers-tour-stops-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamburgers in Hamburg: historian explores origin of the hamburger and Erie Co. Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The hamburger is about as American as it gets &mdash; and the same can be said for the county fair. But here in Western New York, some historians believe the two actually go hand-in-hand in Hamburg. "It all started right here, and we didn't know about it for a hundred years," [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hamburgers-in-hamburg-historian-explores-origin-of-the-hamburger-and-erie-co-fair/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hamburgers-in-hamburg-historian-explores-origin-of-the-hamburger-and-erie-co-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Responding doctor reflects on Pembroke bus crash one year later]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One year ago, a tour bus carrying dozens of people was heading east on the thruway returning to New York City from a trip to Niagara Falls. Near Pembroke, the bus lost control, went into the median, and turned over into a ditch on the side of the road. Five lives [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/responding-doctor-reflects-on-pembroke-bus-crash-one-year-later/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/responding-doctor-reflects-on-pembroke-bus-crash-one-year-later/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills backups best Browns in preseason victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND (AP) &mdash; Shedeur Sanders threw a touchdown pass and made good decisions in perhaps his last chance to convince coach Todd Monken he should be Cleveland's starting quarterback in the Browns' 31-7 preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. Sanders, competing with Deshaun Watson to be the No. 1 QB, completed his first eight passes. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-backups-best-browns-in-preseason-victory/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-backups-best-browns-in-preseason-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills express condolences to Ed Oliver after loss of son]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Buffalo Bills General Manager and President of Football Operations Brandon Bean is offering condolences to Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver and his family on the loss of their son. NFL Network reporter Cameron Wolfe first reported the news Saturday morning saying that Oliver was asking for "privacy and prayers at this [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-express-condolences-to-ed-oliver-after-loss-of-son/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-express-condolences-to-ed-oliver-after-loss-of-son/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You hold the cards': Family presses DEC to declare hazardous waste site]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family in Niagara Falls who discovered industrial waste under their soil made several demands to the DEC on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/you-hold-the-cards-family-presses-dec-to-declare-hazardous-waste-site/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/you-hold-the-cards-family-presses-dec-to-declare-hazardous-waste-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BPS contract with NFTA set to expire ahead of new school year]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Many Buffalo Public School students may need to make new transportation arrangements before classes resume next month, as the NFTA's contract with the district is set to expire ahead of the new school year. The school board elected to table a measure on a new agreement Wednesday during their regular business [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bps-contract-with-nfta-set-to-expire-ahead-of-new-school-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bps-contract-with-nfta-set-to-expire-ahead-of-new-school-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNY Tombstone Trail 250 connects local cemeteries, honoring their stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- When you walk through a cemetery, you'll see a series of stones. Some old, some new, some tall and thin, and some recently just rediscovered. At Concordia Cemetery in Buffalo, they say every stone tells a story. "It does -- we don't have the movers and the shakers, we don't have [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-tombstone-trail-250-connects-local-cemeteries-honoring-their-stories/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-tombstone-trail-250-connects-local-cemeteries-honoring-their-stories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3-year-old fan shares message with Buffalo Bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As the Buffalo Bills prepare for their second preseason game, one fan attended the first preseason game with a special message for the team. "To be there for the first preseason game was amazing to feel the Buffalo energy again," Rylie Faith of Alden said. Her son Weston is a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/3-year-old-fan-shares-message-with-buffalo-bills/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/3-year-old-fan-shares-message-with-buffalo-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edwards Vacuum Facility in Genesee County plans to hire local]]></title><description><![CDATA[WHEATFIELD, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Along with building a multi-million-dollar manufacturing facility in Genesee County, the new Edwards Vacuum facility is searching locally for new hires. "The trades are needlessly important for everything we do; they're fun, they're hands-on activities, not everyone can sit at a desk all day--I'm definitely one of those people," Anthony Cercone [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/edwards-vacuum-facility-in-genesee-county-plans-to-hire-local/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/edwards-vacuum-facility-in-genesee-county-plans-to-hire-local/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews respond to overnight North Buffalo fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Several occupants are being assisted by the Red Cross following an overnight fire on Delaware Avenue in North Buffalo, officials said. Fire crews responded to a structure fire at 1976 Delaware Ave. around 5:30 a.m., officials said. The fire started in the basement of the three-story apartment building. The cause of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-respond-to-overnight-north-buffalo-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-respond-to-overnight-north-buffalo-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonawanda man sentenced for mail fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Tonawanda man convicted of mail fraud has been sentenced to five years of probation for defrauding more than 500 people, the United States Attorney's Office said. In May 2023, authorities discovered several USPS Express Mail overnight flat-rate envelopes were mailed to the Buffalo residence of 40-year-old Nicholas Janes. The envelopes [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-man-sentenced-for-mail-fraud/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-man-sentenced-for-mail-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It gives me a sense of hope': resident impacted by radioactive contamination finally reaches Hochul]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lexi Hawk, whose property is contaminated with radioactive material, finally got her opportunity to speak with ov. Kathy Hochul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/it-gives-me-a-sense-of-hope-resident-impacted-by-radioactive-contamination-finally-reaches-hochul/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/it-gives-me-a-sense-of-hope-resident-impacted-by-radioactive-contamination-finally-reaches-hochul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man sentenced for mail fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man convicted of mail fraud has been sentenced to five years of probation for defrauding more than 500 people, the United States Attorney's Office said. In May 2023, authorities discovered several USPS Express Mail overnight flat-rate envelopes were mailed to the residence of 26-year-old Nicholas Janes. The envelopes were [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-sentenced-for-mail-fraud/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-sentenced-for-mail-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court's chief justice allows work on Trump&rsquo;s $400M White House ballroom to continue for now]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; Chief Justice John Roberts on Friday allowed the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump&rsquo;s $400 million ballroom project to continue for now, as the Supreme Court considers the Trump administration's emergency request to intervene in lawsuits over the project. The temporary order comes hours before lower-court rulings would have [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/supreme-courts-chief-justice-allows-work-on-trumprsquos-400m-white-house-ballroom-to-continue-for-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/supreme-courts-chief-justice-allows-work-on-trumprsquos-400m-white-house-ballroom-to-continue-for-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court chief justice allows work on Trump’s $400M White House ballroom to continue for now]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump&rsquo;s $400 million ballroom project for now. Roberts signed a temporary order on Friday allowing work to continue while the court considers an emergency appeal from the Trump administration. Lower courts had ordered a halt [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/supreme-court-chief-justice-allows-work-on-trumps-400m-white-house-ballroom-to-continue-for-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/supreme-court-chief-justice-allows-work-on-trumps-400m-white-house-ballroom-to-continue-for-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman charged after keeping 22 animals in 'deplorable' living conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo woman has been charged with 22 counts of animal cruelty after keeping four dogs and 18 cats in "deplorable" living conditions, according to Buffalo Police. Officers removed the animals from a residence on West Ferry Street on Wednesday after responding to an agency assist request from the city's animal [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/woman-charged-after-keeping-22-animals-in-deplorable-living-conditions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/woman-charged-after-keeping-22-animals-in-deplorable-living-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI says woman plotted to blow up New York state Capitol, 'destroy as much of the building as possible']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jessica Bowie was arrested for allegedly planning an explosive attack on the New York State Capitol in support of ISIS, with federal officials scheduled to hold a press conference regarding the case today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fbi-says-woman-plotted-to-blow-up-new-york-state-capitol-destroy-as-much-of-the-building-as-possible/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fbi-says-woman-plotted-to-blow-up-new-york-state-capitol-destroy-as-much-of-the-building-as-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$500k secured for new playground at Kingsgate Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. 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The Take 5 drawing is done twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. To see [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/winning-lottery-ticket-worth-29k-sold-in-elma/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/winning-lottery-ticket-worth-29k-sold-in-elma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man convicted for fatal William Street shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was convicted on Wednesday for fatally shooting a man on William Street in April 2025, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. Mikel Lowe, 32, was found guilty of second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon after a five-day trial. Lowe shot and killed 36-year-old Deval [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-convicted-for-fatal-william-street-shooting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-convicted-for-fatal-william-street-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA's Anita Alvarez to mentor students]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Three-time Olympian and Kenmore native Anita Alvarez will help teach students about teamwork through a new partnership inviting Olympic athletes into the classroom. Four Team USA artistic swimmers have been selected to mentor students in Los Angeles for the upcoming school year. 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Officials said the initiative [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-initiative-aims-to-revitalize-buffalo-neighborhoods/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-initiative-aims-to-revitalize-buffalo-neighborhoods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longtime Buffalo radio broadcaster Sandy Beach dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Longtime Buffalo radio broadcaster Sandy Beach, who spent nearly six decades on the airwaves across Western New York, died at 86, WBEN announced Friday. Beach arrived in Buffalo in 1968 and spent many years at WKBW there before heading to WBEN in 1993. He spent 23 years hosting the "Beach and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/longtime-buffalo-radio-broadcaster-sandy-beach-dies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/longtime-buffalo-radio-broadcaster-sandy-beach-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DEC continues drop-in sessions in Town of Niagara]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Another drop-in session was hosted in the Town of Niagara on Thursday, giving residents the opportunity to learn more about signing up for radiation surveys by the Department of Environmental Conservation. DEC officials said that a fly over scan was conducted over all of both Erie and Niagara Counties to search [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dec-continues-drop-in-sessions-in-town-of-niagara/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dec-continues-drop-in-sessions-in-town-of-niagara/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Criminal charges will not be filed in fatal crash involving off-duty deputy]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Criminal charges will not be filed against an off-duty Erie County Sheriff's Office deputy involved in a fatal Buffalo crash earlier this year, the State Attorney General's Office announced Thursday. On Jan. 9, 2026, while pulling out of a parking lot on Elmwood Avenue, a deputy struck 62-year-old Carl Slone while [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/criminal-charges-will-not-be-filed-in-fatal-crash-involving-off-duty-deputy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/criminal-charges-will-not-be-filed-in-fatal-crash-involving-off-duty-deputy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 dead in fatal car crash in Town of Chautauqua]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two people are dead following a fatal accident between two vehicles in the Town of Chautauqua on Thursday, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said. Authorities responded to the scene on Route 430 shortly after 3:30 p.m. Investigation determined that a vehicle driven by 23-year-old Alexander Morelli of Meadville, PA was traveling [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-dead-in-fatal-car-crash-in-town-of-chautauqua/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-dead-in-fatal-car-crash-in-town-of-chautauqua/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian citizen charged in fraud scheme targeting elderly victims]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A citizen of India was arrested for allegedly defrauding elderly victims in a multimillion-dollar scheme, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Thursday. According to a criminal complaint, the IRS Criminal Investigation Division discovered an internet and telephone-based fraud scheme in January that targeted elderly victims throughout the Western District of New York [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/indian-citizen-charged-in-fraud-scheme-targeting-elderly-victims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/indian-citizen-charged-in-fraud-scheme-targeting-elderly-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside New York’s crackdown on license plate fraud with State Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The issue of license plate fraud has been a growing problem across New York State, leaving everyday drivers stuck with toll bills, speeding tickets, and violations tied to plates they turned in months or even years earlier. 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In 1957, Meibohm's parents moved the business to Main Street in East Aurora and established Meibohm Fine Arts, along with The Art Shop's [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/connection-of-art-is-universal-meibohm-fine-arts-celebrates-125-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/connection-of-art-is-universal-meibohm-fine-arts-celebrates-125-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salvatore's hopes to reopen Friday after fire damaged dining room]]></title><description><![CDATA[LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Salvatore's beloved restaurant and hotel should be back open Friday, according to the owner, who is working with staff to pick up the pieces after a fire damaged their dining room this week, bringing operations to a halt. The blaze broke out Monday afternoon in the boiler and made its way [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/salvatores-hopes-to-reopen-friday-after-fire-damaged-dining-room/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/salvatores-hopes-to-reopen-friday-after-fire-damaged-dining-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three families miss Hochul's call as frustration grows over radiation crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The missed opportunity for three families to speak directly with Gov. Kathy Hochul resulted in frustration. But they may get another chance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/three-families-miss-hochuls-call-as-frustration-grows-over-radiation-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/three-families-miss-hochuls-call-as-frustration-grows-over-radiation-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuit against BPS board member moving forward after independent investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &ndash; The lawyer representing the complainants in a sexual harassment lawsuit against Buffalo Public Schools board member Lewis 'Muki' Hawkins said the lawsuit will move forward despite the board announcing that their independent investigation could not substantiate the claims. The investigation, conducted by Hodgson Russ LLP, found "no substantiated evidence of a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lawsuit-against-bps-board-member-moving-forward-after-independent-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lawsuit-against-bps-board-member-moving-forward-after-independent-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI, DOJ talk thwarted plot to attack NYS Capitol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jessica Bowie was arrested for allegedly planning an explosive attack on the New York State Capitol in support of ISIS, with federal officials scheduled to hold a press conference regarding the case today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fbi-doj-talk-thwarted-plot-to-attack-nys-capitol/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fbi-doj-talk-thwarted-plot-to-attack-nys-capitol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI, DOJ talk thwarted plot on NYS Capitol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jessica Bowie was arrested for allegedly planning an explosive attack on the New York State Capitol in support of ISIS, with federal officials scheduled to hold a press conference regarding the case today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fbi-doj-talk-thwarted-plot-on-nys-capitol/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fbi-doj-talk-thwarted-plot-on-nys-capitol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamburg to Hollywood: former Disney exec returns to stage where career began]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Country roads took one Hollywood legend home to the place where his career began. From the White House to Hollywood Boulevard, Bryan Wittman led events and productions across the country for the Walt Disney Company during his time as corporate vice president of global special events. The Hamburg native got his [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hamburg-to-hollywood-former-disney-exec-returns-to-stage-where-career-began/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hamburg-to-hollywood-former-disney-exec-returns-to-stage-where-career-began/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 people charged amid WNY drug trafficking takedown]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) &mdash; The NYS Attorney General's Office announced 17 people were charged amid an investigation into a drug trafficking ring across Western New York and Puerto Rico. 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Vinc, 43, a native of St. Catherines, Ontario who was a defenseman at Canisius College, set NLL [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bandits-goaltender-matt-vinc-retires-from-national-lacrosse-league/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bandits-goaltender-matt-vinc-retires-from-national-lacrosse-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of America on Delaware Avenue in Tonawanda robbed]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Bank of America on Delaware Avenue in Tonawanda was robbed on Wednesday morning, according to police. Police responded to the bank, located on Delaware near Sheridan Drive, around 10 a.m. It is alleged that 47-year-old David Gadt handed the teller a note demanding money. Police said no weapon was seen [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bank-of-america-on-delaware-avenue-in-tonawanda-robbed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bank-of-america-on-delaware-avenue-in-tonawanda-robbed/</guid></item></channel></rss>