<?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>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:26:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Assemblyman requests special advisor be assigned to oversee BPS Board of Education]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New York State Assemblyman Patrick Burke is requesting that a special advisor be assigned to oversee the Buffalo Board of Education during what he describes as a "period of extraordinary instability." In a letter to New York State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa, Burke, who also serves as Chair of the New [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/assemblyman-requests-special-advisor-be-assigned-to-oversee-bps-board-of-education/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/assemblyman-requests-special-advisor-be-assigned-to-oversee-bps-board-of-education/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight Days of Hope returns for the seventh year]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Eight Days of Hope is a faith based non-for-profit organization that travels the nation providing disaster relief for communities. "Even though we're a national ministry, there's no place like serving your hometown," Eight Days of Hope founder and CEO Steve Tybor said. For the seventh year, Tybor is returning to his [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/eight-days-of-hope-returns-for-the-seventh-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/eight-days-of-hope-returns-for-the-seventh-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hochul holds roundtable in Kenmore following executive order pausing data centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul met with local leaders and residents Monday to discuss the executive order signed last week pausing data centers. The moratorium halts approval for new data centers across the state until July 2027. The meeting was held at the Kenmore-Tonawanda municipal building, where just last month hundreds of residents [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-holds-roundtable-in-kenmore-following-executive-order-pausing-data-centers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-holds-roundtable-in-kenmore-following-executive-order-pausing-data-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swan Lake coming to Shea's Buffalo Theatre]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One of the most popular ballets of all time is coming to Shea's Buffalo Theatre in November. Swan Lake will take to the stage at 7 p.m. on Nov. 20 at Shea's Buffalo Theatre. The United European Ballet Company performance will feature lead dancers from Ukraine and a Broadway-style production. "Swan [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/swan-lake-coming-to-sheas-buffalo-theatre/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/swan-lake-coming-to-sheas-buffalo-theatre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BPS Board of Education set to fill vacant seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Public Schools Board of Education has made its pick to fill a vacant board seat on Monday. After questioning several candidates to replace North District member Cindi McEachon, who resigned last month, the board voted to approve retired Buffalo police officer Roscoe Henderson III. Five board members voted yes [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bps-board-of-education-set-to-fill-vacant-seat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bps-board-of-education-set-to-fill-vacant-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BPS Board of Education fills vacant seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Public Schools Board of Education has made its pick to fill a vacant board seat on Monday. After questioning several candidates to replace North District member Cindi McEachon, who resigned last month, the board voted to approve retired Buffalo police officer Roscoe Henderson III. Five board members voted yes [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bps-board-of-education-fills-vacant-seat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bps-board-of-education-fills-vacant-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 30 to be laid off from Cheektowaga FedEx facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; More than 30 employees are set to be laid off from the FedEx facility on Cayuga Road in Cheektowaga, according to a WARN notice filed with the New York State Department of Labor. A total of 36 workers at the facility are set to be laid off on Aug. 3. A [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/more-than-30-to-be-laid-off-from-cheektowaga-fedex-facility/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/more-than-30-to-be-laid-off-from-cheektowaga-fedex-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Old Pink arsonist admits to burning down landmark bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The man who set fire to and destroyed the Old Pink, an iconic Allentown bar in 2024, pleaded guilty in court Monday to arson. John Burns, 42, burned down the bar on Allen Street during the early morning hours of June 17, 2024. Burns started the fire after he had been [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/old-pink-arsonist-admits-to-burning-down-landmark-bar/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/old-pink-arsonist-admits-to-burning-down-landmark-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction underway to transform Marine Drive housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Construction is underway along Buffalo's waterfront, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday, aiming to bring vibrancy and economic benefits to the community while creating affordable housing. At Marine Drive, a $250 million first phase of construction will build 254 apartments where a 70-year-old housing complex currently stands. Officials said the entire $600 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/construction-underway-to-transform-marine-drive-housing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/construction-underway-to-transform-marine-drive-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man killed in Thruway crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was killed in a Thruway crash in Evans early Sunday morning, New York State Police said. Andre Akin, 33, died from the crash. A preliminary investigation found that Akin was driving a Kia sedan in the passing lane around 4:30 a.m. when the Kia moved into the driving [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-killed-in-thruway-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-killed-in-thruway-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man killed in stabbing in Riverside neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man was killed in a stabbing Sunday morning in Buffalo's Riverside neighborhood, police said. Police responded to a rescue call around 7:40 a.m. Sunday at Briggs Avenue and Tonawanda Street. A man was found dead with stab wounds, police said. Police are investigating. Anyone with any information is asked to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-killed-in-stabbing-in-riverside-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-killed-in-stabbing-in-riverside-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This week in stadium concert history: July 19-25]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the sunset season for the concrete cathedral in Orchard Park, WIVB takes a weekly look back at nearly 50 concerts played in the stadium&rsquo;s 53 years. July 19-25 July 20, 1975: The annual "Summerfest" event was rushed in 1975, as a postponement due to weather had multiple artists double-booked for the rescheduled date, according [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/this-week-in-stadium-concert-history-july-19-25/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/this-week-in-stadium-concert-history-july-19-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chippewa Alliance, businesses weigh in on 21+ zone proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Councilman Mitch Nowakowski is proposing a 21 plus only zone on Chippewa Street between Main and Delaware after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, complete with barriers and ID checks. That proposal, now in the hands of the city's legal team, is seeing strong support from the Chippewa Alliance, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chippewa-alliance-businesses-weigh-in-on-21-zone-proposal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chippewa-alliance-businesses-weigh-in-on-21-zone-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual Grease Pole Festival returns for its 55th year]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Sunday marked the third and final day of the 55th annual Grease Pole Festival at the Agustin&nbsp;"Pucho" Olivencia Community Center. The event invites Western New Yorkers from all walks of life to learn more about Latino culture. The yearly celebration is packed with activities for the entire family, including live music, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/annual-grease-pole-festival-returns-for-its-55th-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/annual-grease-pole-festival-returns-for-its-55th-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canal Fest 2026 kicks off at new Gratwick Park location]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One of the area's longest summer festivals is now underway. Canal Fest of the Tonawandas kicked off Sunday at Gratwick Park in North Tonawanda, featuring eight days of live music, rides, food, and plenty of family fun. This is the first year that the festival is being held in this location, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canal-fest-2026-kicks-off-at-new-gratwick-park-location/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canal-fest-2026-kicks-off-at-new-gratwick-park-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight Days of Hope hosts annual community repair event]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Nearly 2,000 volunteers gathered in Buffalo's South District Sunday for the second day of the 7th annual Eight Days of Hope outreach program. The project aims to provide free repairs, including landscaping, painting, roofing, and plumbing, to at least 100 families in the South District, as well as some neighborhood spaces. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/eight-days-of-hope-hosts-annual-community-repair-event/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/eight-days-of-hope-hosts-annual-community-repair-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silver Alert issued for 83-year-old male]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A silver alert has been issued for 83-year-old Ronald Angrignon by the Erie County Sheriff's Office. Angrignon is described as being 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 175 pounds, with salt and pepper hair, brown eyes, and a beard. He was last seen wearing a yellow polo shirt, blue jeans, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/silver-alert-issued-for-83-year-old-male/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/silver-alert-issued-for-83-year-old-male/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silver Alert canceled for 83-year-old male]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A silver alert has been canceled for 83-year-old Ronald Angrignon. The Erie County Sheriff&rsquo;s office worked with the East Aurora Police Department on the alert, which was issued around 6:30 p.m., and was cleared around 9 p.m. Authorities confirmed that Angrignon was located safe in Ohio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/silver-alert-canceled-for-83-year-old-male/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/silver-alert-canceled-for-83-year-old-male/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Organizers hope to leave lasting impact with final SkyRide]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For one final time, thousands of cyclists traded four wheels for two, taking over Buffalo's Skyway for a ride unlike any other. "It is our largest SkyRide of all time," GObike deputy director Kevin Heffernan said. "We've got over 2,000 people here who, almost all of them registered in advance, long [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/organizers-hope-to-leave-lasting-impact-with-final-skyride/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/organizers-hope-to-leave-lasting-impact-with-final-skyride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extra $1 million coming to WNY from NYS in response to recent violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; New York State is providing a $1 million boost to gun violence prevention efforts following a violent 4th of July weekend in the Western New York region. According to a statement from Governor Kathy Hochul's office Sunday morning, the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services will administer an extra [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/extra-1-million-coming-to-wny-from-nys-in-response-to-recent-violence/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/extra-1-million-coming-to-wny-from-nys-in-response-to-recent-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News 4 Investigates finds concerning levels of radiation in Niagara homes, 4 families relocated]]></title><description><![CDATA[TOWN OF NIAGARA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officials have agreed to relocate four families whose properties in the Town of Niagara contain elevated levels of radioactive material. And now, state and federal environmental agencies know that contamination has been found not just outside, but also inside two of those homes. News 4 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/news-4-investigates-finds-concerning-levels-of-radiation-in-niagara-homes-4-families-relocated/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/news-4-investigates-finds-concerning-levels-of-radiation-in-niagara-homes-4-families-relocated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News 4 Investigates finds concerning levels of radiation in Niagara homes, 4 families evacuated]]></title><description><![CDATA[TOWN OF NIAGARA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officials have agreed to relocate four families whose properties in the Town of Niagara contain elevated levels of radioactive material. The situation remains fluid, changing hour by hour. Three families told News 4 Investigates Sunday morning that the EPA was unable to secure temporary housing. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/news-4-investigates-finds-concerning-levels-of-radiation-in-niagara-homes-4-families-evacuated/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/news-4-investigates-finds-concerning-levels-of-radiation-in-niagara-homes-4-families-evacuated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPA agrees to relocate four families with radioactive properties]]></title><description><![CDATA[TOWN OF NIAGARA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officials have agreed to relocate four families whose properties in the Town of Niagara contain elevated levels of radioactive material. The situation remains fluid, changing hour by hour. Three families told News 4 Investigates Sunday morning that the EPA was unable to secure temporary housing. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/epa-agrees-to-relocate-four-families-with-radioactive-properties/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/epa-agrees-to-relocate-four-families-with-radioactive-properties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual haircutting marathon raises money for suicide prevention]]></title><description><![CDATA[HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For most barbershops, the clippers stop buzzing at closing time. But at Jay's Barbershop in Hamburg, they're just getting started. "Well, we did it last year, we can do it again this year ... it's exhausting, you know, so we'll get through," Jay's Barbershop owner Jason Lape said. "It's one day [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/annual-haircutting-marathon-raises-money-for-suicide-prevention/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/annual-haircutting-marathon-raises-money-for-suicide-prevention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jabs for Life honors legacy of Williamsville native, supporting young adults in battle with cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Jabs for Life's second annual golf outing brought hundreds together Saturday in support of its mission: funding research, patient support, and programs for adolescents and young adults in their battle with cancer, as well as survivors. "Over 90,000 adolescent young adults are diagnosed every year," Jabs for Life co-founder Lori Jablonski [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jabs-for-life-honors-legacy-of-williamsville-native-supporting-young-adults-in-battle-with-cancer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jabs-for-life-honors-legacy-of-williamsville-native-supporting-young-adults-in-battle-with-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Urban League hosts community wellness fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Urban League Outreach Program and Buffalo Hope hosted a free community wellness fair on Saturday at Corpus Christi Church. A number of local services were available to answer questions and provide information, including resources for mental health, food assistance, and insurance services. "The reason why we're doing the wellness [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-urban-league-hosts-community-wellness-fair/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-urban-league-hosts-community-wellness-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Read Across Buffalo hosts midsummer event at Explore and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) --Read Across Buffalo hosted a midsummer event Saturday at the Ralph C. Wilson Children's Museum at Explore and More to celebrate summer reading progress for children participating in the program. Heather Mattiuzzo with Read Across Buffalo and Christian Central Academy said that the event aimed to inspire the next generation to keep [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/read-across-buffalo-hosts-midsummer-event-at-explore-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/read-across-buffalo-hosts-midsummer-event-at-explore-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large police presence near Lovejoy Discovery School]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Police responded to a call for a suspicious looking device near the Lovejoy Discovery School on Benzinger Street in the City of Buffalo Saturday night. Police had streets around the school blocked off, while what appeared to be a robotic device inspected what looked like rows of red tubes with [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/large-police-presence-near-lovejoy-discovery-school/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/large-police-presence-near-lovejoy-discovery-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYS Police investigate inmate death at Attica Correctional Facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New York State Police are investigating the death of an inmate following an altercation at Attica Correctional Facility on Friday. NYS Police said they were notified of the death around 7 p.m. on Friday; according to preliminary investigations, the death was caused by a fight between two groups of inmates. A [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nys-police-investigate-inmate-death-at-attica-correctional-facility/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nys-police-investigate-inmate-death-at-attica-correctional-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York State Police investigate inmate death at Attica Correctional Facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New York State Police are investigating the death of an inmate following an altercation at Attica Correctional Facility on Friday. NYSP said they were notified of the death around 7 p.m. on Friday; according to preliminary investigations, the death was caused by a fight between two groups of inmates. A second [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-state-police-investigate-inmate-death-at-attica-correctional-facility/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-state-police-investigate-inmate-death-at-attica-correctional-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firematic Drill fundraiser returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Teams of local first responders competed in a series of eight contests on Friday to crown the fastest firefighter. The Firematic Drill, essentially a summer Olympics for firefighters, included events such as hose stretching, nozzle accuracy, and ladder climbs, with most being done in just thirty seconds. Organizers said the event [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/firematic-drill-fundraiser-returns/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/firematic-drill-fundraiser-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plane crash reported in Town of Porter]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person was injured in a plane crash on a private runway in the Town of Porter on Friday, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office said. Around 6 p.m., authorities responded to a report of a plane crash at 1698 Braley Road to find a 1986 Christen Industries Inc. Pitts S-2B biplane [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/plane-crash-reported-in-town-of-porter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/plane-crash-reported-in-town-of-porter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dental center donates N95 masks to community]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As the Canadian wildfire smoke continues making the air quality unhealthy across the region, a local dental center is stepping up to help protect your lungs. Owners of the Shatkin F.I.R.S.T. dental center said that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the state gave them millions of N95 masks. Now, they're dedicating that [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dental-center-donates-n95-masks-to-community/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dental-center-donates-n95-masks-to-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradley Chubb teaches children to golf through Bank of America program]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl linebacker Bradley Chubb hit the links with local kids Friday. The event was part of Bank of America's "Golf with Us" clinic at Sahlen's Sports Park in Elma. Chubb and local golf professionals helped teach the sport to more than 50 kids from the Boys and Girls [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bradley-chubb-teaches-children-to-golf-through-bank-of-america-program/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bradley-chubb-teaches-children-to-golf-through-bank-of-america-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hope Rides launches, connects children with horses]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLARENCE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Samantha Bonano has felt a connection with horses since she was just eight years old. "I would spend all day in the barn, my father used to tell people I would sleep in the barn if he let me," Bonano said. "Horses built resilience, confidence, and patience in me." A few [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hope-rides-launches-connects-children-with-horses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hope-rides-launches-connects-children-with-horses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews respond to fire at former St. Ann's Church]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Crews responded to a fire at the site of the former St. Ann's Church on Friday afternoon. It is the second time this year that a fire has occurred on the complex at the former church, which is located at 501 Emslie Street near the intersection of Broadway and Emslie Street. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-respond-to-fire-at-former-st-anns-church/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-respond-to-fire-at-former-st-anns-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews contain 3-alarm fire at former St. Ann's Church]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Crews contained a three-alarm fire at the site of the former St. Ann's Church on Friday afternoon, six months after a four-alarm fire occurred at the same site. The fire was contained to the rear of the former church, which is located at 501 Emslie Street near the intersection of Broadway [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-contain-3-alarm-fire-at-former-st-anns-church/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-contain-3-alarm-fire-at-former-st-anns-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Public Schools board member accused of sexual harassment not resigning]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Buffalo Public Schools board member accused of sexual harassment in a notice of claim filed against him and former superintendent Pascal Mubenga does not plan to resign despite calls for him to do so. Lewis "Muki" Hawkins, who represents the Central District of Buffalo Public Schools, was named in the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-public-schools-board-member-accused-of-sexual-harassment-not-resigning/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-public-schools-board-member-accused-of-sexual-harassment-not-resigning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How long until the smoke clears? Updated forecast shows timeline for better air quality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions of people living in areas with unhealthy and hazardous air have been told to stay inside as much as possible until the smoke clears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-long-until-the-smoke-clears-updated-forecast-shows-timeline-for-better-air-quality/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-long-until-the-smoke-clears-updated-forecast-shows-timeline-for-better-air-quality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subaru Buffalo 4-Mile Chase canceled due to wildfire smoke]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The 44th Subaru Buffalo 4-Mile Chase has been canceled due to unhealthy air quality in Western New York, event organizers announced. The race was scheduled to start in the Elmwood Village at 7 p.m., with registration beginning at 2:30 p.m. Participants who were scheduled to participate may pick up their run [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/subaru-buffalo-4-mile-chase-canceled-due-to-wildfire-smoke/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/subaru-buffalo-4-mile-chase-canceled-due-to-wildfire-smoke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wording of jury instructions at forefront of Tops shooter court appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Specific wordage in the two phases of instructions set to be given to jurors were at the forefront of federal court proceedings Friday in the case of racist Tops mass shooter Payton Gendron. The court is still sifting through a list of around 1,000 potential jurors for Gendron's federal trial, which [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wording-of-jury-instructions-at-forefront-of-tops-shooter-court-appearance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wording-of-jury-instructions-at-forefront-of-tops-shooter-court-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parking will cost $2 at Canal Fest this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A new location means a new parking situation for a Western New York summer tradition. Leaders from Canal Fest, which begins Sunday, advised this week that attendees of the eight-day-long event will be charged $2 to park. The notification comes after a decision by organizers to move the event to Gratwick [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/parking-will-cost-2-at-canal-fest-this-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/parking-will-cost-2-at-canal-fest-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ramp, lane closures on Route 198]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Ramp and lane closures will begin on July 20 on Route 198 and last for six weeks, the state's Department of Transportation said Friday. Ramps and lanes will be closed for road repairs between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. on weekdays. Drivers are advised to expect delays and follow posted detours. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ramp-lane-closures-on-route-198/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ramp-lane-closures-on-route-198/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Skyway weekend closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The New York State Department of Transportation announced several closures for Buffalo's Skyway this weekend. The following closures will take effect on Sunday: Drivers should expect delays and are encouraged to follow posted detour routes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-skyway-weekend-closures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-skyway-weekend-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 hurt in shooting on Rhode Island Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; One man was hurt in a shooting on Rhode Island Street early Friday morning, according to Buffalo police. Police responded around 4:30 a.m. to the 200 block of Rhode Island, near West Avenue and Plymouth Avenue. The man was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the abdomen. He was transported to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-hurt-in-shooting-on-rhode-island-street/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-hurt-in-shooting-on-rhode-island-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Country artist Phil Vassar talks summertime, recent single ahead of Erie County Fair show]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Country singer-songwriter Phil Vassar will be performing at the Erie County Fair on Aug. 15 with Joe Nichols and Mark Wills. He spoke with WIVB ahead of the show. "Everything's good, I feel great," Vassar said. "Summer's really just kicking in and we're starting to get rocking again." Vassar released a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/country-artist-phil-vassar-talks-summertime-recent-single-ahead-of-erie-county-fair-show/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/country-artist-phil-vassar-talks-summertime-recent-single-ahead-of-erie-county-fair-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highmark launches 'Heart of Buffalo Health Quest']]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- There's a new scavenger hunt for people to go and explore the 716 -- and possibly win Buffalo Bills home opener tickets. "Buffalo's a really special place, right? And being a steward of the community, Highmark is always trying to push people to get out and get active and get moving," [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/highmark-launches-heart-of-buffalo-health-quest-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/highmark-launches-heart-of-buffalo-health-quest-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highmark launches Heart of Buffalo Health Quest]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- There's a new scavenger hunt for people to go and explore the 716 -- and possibly win Buffalo Bills home opener tickets. "Buffalo's a really special place, right? 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Officers responded to a call of a possible dead body around 8:30 a.m. The victim, an adult male, appeared to have been in the water for several days; foul play is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-police-respond-to-report-of-dead-body-in-erie-canal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-police-respond-to-report-of-dead-body-in-erie-canal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo councilman calls for 21-and-over zone on Chippewa]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo councilman wants to make part of the Chippewa Entertainment District "adults only." This comes after two violent weekends in the popular party location, including large, chaotic fights, some of them involving weapons. Councilman Mitch Nowakowski sent a letter to Mayor Sean Ryan and the city's legal team calling on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-councilman-calls-for-21-and-over-zone-on-chippewa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-councilman-calls-for-21-and-over-zone-on-chippewa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNY responds to wildfire smoke, dangerous air quality levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &ndash; A haze covered Western New York Thursday, as smoke from the now more than 800 wildfires burning through Southern Ontario pushed our air quality to unhealthy levels, causing some of the worst conditions seen in Buffalo in years. The New York State DEC issued an air quality health advisory for the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-responds-to-wildfire-smoke-dangerous-air-quality-levels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-responds-to-wildfire-smoke-dangerous-air-quality-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNY reacts to wildfire smoke, dangerous air quality levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &ndash; A haze covered Western New York Thursday, as smoke from the now more than 800 wildfires burning through Southern Ontario pushed our air quality to unhealthy levels, causing some of the worst conditions seen in Buffalo in years. The New York State DEC issued an air quality health advisory for the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-reacts-to-wildfire-smoke-dangerous-air-quality-levels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-reacts-to-wildfire-smoke-dangerous-air-quality-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials introduce Buffalo Legacy Trail as part of Alumni Park project]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The first initiative in a long-term project to create a year-round destination celebrating the Buffalo Bills and its fans was unveiled Thursday. Hamburg officials gathered just steps from the new stadium to introduce the Buffalo Legacy Trail, the first phase of a larger project, Alumni Park, a space designed for fans [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/officials-introduce-buffalo-legacy-trail-as-part-of-alumni-park-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/officials-introduce-buffalo-legacy-trail-as-part-of-alumni-park-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man accused of throwing gun at NY trooper]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with being a felon in possession of a weapon, the U.S. Attorney's Office said on Thursday. Buffalo Police and the FBI responded to a large street party at Eddie Dawson Park on Roetzer Street in Buffalo on July 15, where officers [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-accused-of-throwing-gun-at-ny-trooper/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-accused-of-throwing-gun-at-ny-trooper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man admits to killing stepdaughter in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man has admitted to killing his stepdaughter in August 2024, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. Peter D. Brown, 39, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter on Thursday. He is facing up to 25 years in prison when he is sentenced. Brown strangled and killed his stepdaughter, 20-year-old Kayshawnna [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-admits-to-killing-stepdaughter-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-admits-to-killing-stepdaughter-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Improvements underway to restore Niagara Square]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Improvements are underway to restore Niagara Square as the "centerpiece of downtown Buffalo," Mayor Sean Ryan said on Thursday. Last month, city officials released a survey to get feedback on how people interact with Niagara Square. Safety was a top concern for more than 560 respondents. "71% of people said Niagara [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/improvements-underway-to-restore-niagara-square/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/improvements-underway-to-restore-niagara-square/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wingnutz to close Allentown location]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Wingnutz Bar and Grill will close their location in Allentown, the restaurant announced Thursday. In a social media post, Wingnutz called the closure of their North Street location a "difficult decision." The Buffalo location opened in October 2025. They thanked the community for their support, saying, "We look forward to expanding [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wingnutz-to-close-allentown-location/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wingnutz-to-close-allentown-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Sabres '26-27 schedule: Home for Thanksgiving weekend, early homestands, Tuch returns in March]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Sabres will begin their 84-game schedule Oct. 1 on the road against the Columbus Blue Jackets before returning two nights later to play the Chicago Blackhawks to begin a five-game homestand at KeyBank Center. View the full Sabres schedule released by the NHL on Thursday at the bottom of this [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-sabres-26-27-schedule-home-for-thanksgiving-weekend-early-homestands-tuch-returns-in-march/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-sabres-26-27-schedule-home-for-thanksgiving-weekend-early-homestands-tuch-returns-in-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheektowaga Town Board member resigns]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Cheektowaga Town Board member has resigned because his primary residence was not in the town, the Cheektowaga Democratic Committee said Thursday. Stephen Nowicki resigned from the town board effective immediately, officials said. The Democratic Committee said that it told Nowicki that he should resign if he was unable to make [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-town-board-member-resigns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-town-board-member-resigns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Give 716 campaign highlights impact of local nonprofits across WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- From helping cancer patients and survivors of human trafficking to rescuing animals and giving children a place to learn through play, local nonprofits are asking Western New Yorkers to give back through the annual Give 716 campaign. The fundraiser, organized by the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres foundations, supports hundreds of nonprofit [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/give-716-campaign-highlights-impact-of-local-nonprofits-across-wny/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/give-716-campaign-highlights-impact-of-local-nonprofits-across-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo police commissioner fields questions during community meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- There were concerns, compliments, observations and ideas as people lined up to take their questions to Buffalo Police Commissioner Erika Shields on Wednesday. "It allows us to hear from the community more than anything and to elaborate on any concerns that they may have had," Shields said. "It allows a great [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-police-commissioner-fields-questions-during-community-meeting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-police-commissioner-fields-questions-during-community-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Buffalo Public Schools superintendent, board member accused of sexual harassment in new claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A notice of claim was filed Thursday against former Buffalo Public Schools superintendent Pascal Mubenga and a board member alleging sexual harassment against both of them. The claim, not yet a lawsuit and filed by attorney John Elmore and a New York City-based law firm, alleges that Mubenga and Lewis "Muki" [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-buffalo-public-schools-superintendent-board-member-accused-of-sexual-harassment-in-new-claim/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-buffalo-public-schools-superintendent-board-member-accused-of-sexual-harassment-in-new-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outdoor event cancellations, employees urged to stay indoors due to wildfire smoke]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As wildfire smoke continues to affect air quality in Western New York, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz has ordered all county employees who work outside to stay inside. Poloncarz made the announcement on social media Thursday morning, asking employees to return to indoor work sites for the day while air quality [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/outdoor-event-cancellations-employees-urged-to-stay-indoors-due-to-wildfire-smoke/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/outdoor-event-cancellations-employees-urged-to-stay-indoors-due-to-wildfire-smoke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outdoor event cancelations, employees urged to stay indoors due to wildfire smoke]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As wildfire smoke continues to affect air quality in Western New York, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz has ordered all county employees who work outside to stay inside. Poloncarz made the announcement on social media Thursday morning, asking employees to return to indoor work sites for the day while air quality [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/outdoor-event-cancelations-employees-urged-to-stay-indoors-due-to-wildfire-smoke/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/outdoor-event-cancelations-employees-urged-to-stay-indoors-due-to-wildfire-smoke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 inmates accused of strangling, killing inmate at Erie County Holding Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two inmates have been charged with second-degree murder following the death of a 27-year-old at the Erie County Holding Center on July 4, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. Around 11 a.m. on July 4, officials said deputies found 27-year-old Antonio Pizarro unresponsive inside a cell at the Erie County [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-inmates-accused-of-strangling-killing-inmate-at-erie-county-holding-center/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-inmates-accused-of-strangling-killing-inmate-at-erie-county-holding-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 inmates accused of strangling, killing fellow inmate at Erie County Holding Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two inmates have been charged with second-degree murder following the death of another inmate at the Erie County Holding Center on July 4, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. Around 11 a.m. on July 4, officials said deputies found 27-year-old Antonio Pizarro unresponsive inside a cell at the Erie County [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-inmates-accused-of-strangling-killing-fellow-inmate-at-erie-county-holding-center/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-inmates-accused-of-strangling-killing-fellow-inmate-at-erie-county-holding-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More questions than answers after Buffalo Board of Education meeting on superintendent's resignation]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; There are still more questions than answers Wednesday night following a Buffalo Board of Education meeting after Buffalo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Pasqual Mubenga resigned earlier this week. As of Wednesday night following the meeting, it's unknown why Mubenga resigned Monday and why board members waived something in his contract, clearing the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/more-questions-than-answers-after-buffalo-board-of-education-meeting-on-superintendents-resignation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/more-questions-than-answers-after-buffalo-board-of-education-meeting-on-superintendents-resignation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niagara Falls fireworks show canceled due to wildfire smoke]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Niagara Falls fireworks show has been canceled in response to the ongoing wildfire smoke affecting Western New York and air quality advisories, officials said on Wednesday. Organizers said the fireworks will remain paused until conditions improve. As of Wednesday, an air quality alert is in effect until midnight throughout Western [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-fireworks-show-canceled-due-to-wildfire-smoke/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-fireworks-show-canceled-due-to-wildfire-smoke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNYers share opinions about daylight saving time]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- In Washington, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to make daylight saving time permanent, keeping the clocks set forward year-round. "I think it should be permanent; I think there should be some continuity, some consistency in our day and in our lives. I think moving it back and forth [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wnyers-share-opinions-about-daylight-saving-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wnyers-share-opinions-about-daylight-saving-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local golfers take center stage at prestigious Porter Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; On the amateur golf scene, it doesn&rsquo;t get much better than the Porter Cup. Held annually at the Niagara Falls Country Club, the prestigious tournament has served as a proving ground for 68 major champions, boasting an alumni list that includes legends like Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Brooks Koepka. While [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-golfers-take-center-stage-at-prestigious-porter-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-golfers-take-center-stage-at-prestigious-porter-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials: Conditions are improving at Chautauqua Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAKEWOOD, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Following last summer's July 4 weekend, homeowners on Chautauqua Lake reached out to WIVB News 4. This year, we're hearing the conditions were much different. "We saw a lot of boat traffic for the 4th of July, it was wonderful to see all those boats out there, smiling faces, you could [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/officials-conditions-are-improving-at-chautauqua-lake/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/officials-conditions-are-improving-at-chautauqua-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CLA says conditions are improving at Chautauqua Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAKEWOOD, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Following last summer's July 4 weekend, homeowners on Chautauqua Lake reached out to WIVB News 4. This year, we're hearing the conditions were much different. "We saw a lot of boat traffic for the 4th of July, it was wonderful to see all those boats out there, smiling faces, you could [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cla-says-conditions-are-improving-at-chautauqua-lake/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cla-says-conditions-are-improving-at-chautauqua-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo mayor Sean Ryan appoints new finance commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo finance veteran Bryce Link has been appointed as the city's new finance commissioner, Mayor Sean Ryan announced Wednesday. Link is set to take over as finance commissioner following the resignation of Jessica Brown on July 7. His planned starting date is Aug. 4. Link has spent nearly two decades as [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-mayor-sean-ryan-appoints-new-finance-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-mayor-sean-ryan-appoints-new-finance-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo woman pleads guilty in child abuse case]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo woman pleaded guilty in a child abuse case that created a "grave risk of death to a child," the Erie County District Attorney's Office said on Wednesday. Officials said 21-year-old Cassandra&nbsp;Baughman, along with two other individuals, recklessly engaged in conduct that created a risk of death to the child [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-in-child-abuse-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-in-child-abuse-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPA fires back after Hochul criticizes pace of radiation investigations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Hochul clashes with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin over the pace of an investigation of residential properties contaminated with radioactive materials]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/epa-fires-back-after-hochul-criticizes-pace-of-radiation-investigations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/epa-fires-back-after-hochul-criticizes-pace-of-radiation-investigations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Priest accused of child porn had been paid "modest monthly stipend" since being put on leave in 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; For almost seven years, Jeffrey Nowak has not been allowed to practice as a priest for the Diocese of Buffalo after he was accused in 2019 of harassing a former seminarian and inappropriate contact with children. Over that period of inactivity, Nowak has been investigated twice by the FBI for allegedly [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/priest-accused-of-child-porn-had-been-paid-modest-monthly-stipend-since-being-put-on-leave-in-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/priest-accused-of-child-porn-had-been-paid-modest-monthly-stipend-since-being-put-on-leave-in-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15-year-old accused in May shooting in Dunkirk]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Dunkirk teenager has been accused of shooting a juvenile victim in May, Dunkirk police said Wednesday. A 15-year-old has been charged with second-degree assault and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, officials said. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on May 24 near Lamphere Street and East 7th Street. The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/15-year-old-accused-in-may-shooting-in-dunkirk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/15-year-old-accused-in-may-shooting-in-dunkirk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highmark doing community scavenger hunt for Bills tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; To commemorate the new stadium&rsquo;s inaugural season and theopening of the Highmark Trail, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is inviting Bills fans toto a community scavenger hunt. Beginning on July 16 and continuing through Aug. 12, participants can use Goosechase, afree app for download on mobile devices that guides users through [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/highmark-doing-community-scavenger-hunt-for-bills-tickets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/highmark-doing-community-scavenger-hunt-for-bills-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Country singer-songwriter Jo Dee Messina bringing first album in 12 years to Batavia]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Country artist and singer-songwriter Jo Dee Messina is set to take the stage at Batavia Downs on Aug. 14, bringing her new record, "Bridges," with her. The show will mark Messina's first in Western New York since the release of her last studio album, "Me," in 2014. She said the show [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/country-singer-songwriter-jo-dee-messina-bringing-first-album-in-12-years-to-batavia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/country-singer-songwriter-jo-dee-messina-bringing-first-album-in-12-years-to-batavia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Canadian wildfire smoke rolls into Western New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Smoke from Canadian wildfires has filled the air in Western New York on Wednesday afternoon. You can see a gallery of viewer-submitted photos below. An air quality alert across Western New York is in effect until at least midnight, but could be extended into Thursday. The Canadian wildfires are mostly situated [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/photos-canadian-wildfire-smoke-rolls-into-western-new-york/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/photos-canadian-wildfire-smoke-rolls-into-western-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17-year-old sentenced for fatal beating of 88-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo teenager was sentenced to 6 1/2 years in jail followed by five years of post-release supervision for fatally assaulting an elderly man on Buffalo's West Side in May 2025, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. The teenager, Jalik Grissom, 17, was identified by name by the Erie County [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/17-year-old-sentenced-for-fatal-beating-of-88-year-old/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/17-year-old-sentenced-for-fatal-beating-of-88-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Hortons Camp Day returns, helping send kids to camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A cup of coffee on Wednesday can help change a child&rsquo;s future as Tim Hortons celebrates its annual Camp Day fundraiser. The company is donating 100% of its proceeds from every hot and iced coffee sold, along with Camp Day bracelet and Campfire Donut sales, to Tim Hortons Foundation Camps. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tim-hortons-camp-day-returns-helping-send-kids-to-camp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tim-hortons-camp-day-returns-helping-send-kids-to-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ways to celebrate 716 Day in Western New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thursday is 716 Day in Western New York, and there are plenty of events throughout the area to mark the occasion. BFLO Store The BFLO store will host autograph signings with Bills linebacker Dorian Williams and former Sabre Patrick Kaleta at its Transitown Plaza location (4199 Transit Rd. in Williamsville). Anyone [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ways-to-celebrate-716-day-in-western-new-york/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ways-to-celebrate-716-day-in-western-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amherst Costco now scheduled to open in October]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The new Costco on Ridge Lea Road in Amherst is now scheduled to open in October, a town spokesperson confirmed Wednesday. More specifically, the spokesperson said it is the town's "understanding" that the store will open during the last week of October. The project has been in the works for some [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/amherst-costco-now-scheduled-to-open-in-october/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/amherst-costco-now-scheduled-to-open-in-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres season begins Oct. 1 in Columbus, home opener Oct. 3 against Blackhawks]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Sabres will open the 2026-27 season Oct. 1 on the road against the Columbus Blue Jackets before coming home to face the Chicago Blackhawks at KeyBank Center on Oct. 3. The full slate, extended to 84 games this season, will be revealed Thursday following the NHL's announcement of opening games [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-season-begins-oct-1-in-columbus-home-opener-oct-3-against-blackhawks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-season-begins-oct-1-in-columbus-home-opener-oct-3-against-blackhawks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents push back against Flock cameras in Cheektowaga]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Lawmakers voted on several topics that impact residents at Tuesday night's town board meeting in Cheektowaga. The board voted to take a proposed local "good cause eviction" law to a public hearing. This measure would mean Cheektowaga landlords cannot simply evict a tenant when their contract is up -- they need [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/residents-push-back-against-flock-cameras-in-cheektowaga/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/residents-push-back-against-flock-cameras-in-cheektowaga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hochul calls on EPA to help local communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New York Governor Kathy Hochul is calling on the EPA to help the state in its investigation of radiological contamination in Western New York. That includes in Niagara County, where one neighborhood spoke out against the contamination last week, calling on the governor for help. In the letter, Hochul noted there [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-calls-on-epa-to-help-local-communities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-calls-on-epa-to-help-local-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voting underway on dissolving South Dayton village government]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Voting is underway Tuesday night in South Dayton, where residents are deciding whether or not to dissolve the village government. In May, village leaders adopted a plan to hold the vote. A majority yes vote means the village government would have to dissolve on or before next May. If it's rejected, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/voting-underway-on-dissolving-south-dayton-village-government/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/voting-underway-on-dissolving-south-dayton-village-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Dayton votes against dissolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- In South Dayton, residents voted against dissolution of the village government following a referendum held on Tuesday. If passed, the vote would have effectively dissolved the village's government. With dissolution not passing this year, supporters must wait four years to try the dissolution vote again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/south-dayton-votes-against-dissolution/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/south-dayton-votes-against-dissolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hochul halts new data center approvals via executive order]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order on Tuesday that halts approvals for new data centers until July 2027, in order to protect New Yorkers from increased utility bills and depleted water resources.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-halts-new-data-center-approvals-via-executive-order/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-halts-new-data-center-approvals-via-executive-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Tonawanda police ask for help locating missing man]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The North Tonawanda Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a missing man last seen around 3 a.m. in downtown North Tonawanda. Police said Jeffrey Turner, 35, may be experiencing a medical issue requiring immediate attention. Turner is 5-foot-11 and of average build. Turner was wearing grey shorts without [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/north-tonawanda-police-ask-for-help-locating-missing-man/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/north-tonawanda-police-ask-for-help-locating-missing-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reaction pours in following resignation of BPS superintendent]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Officials with Buffalo Public Schools continue to be tight-lipped after the shocking resignation of Superintendent Dr. Pascal Mubenga Monday night. "Nobody on our team had any hint that anything was different," said Richard Nigro, president of the Buffalo Teachers Federation. "It kind of caught us all off guard." The school district [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/reaction-pours-in-following-resignation-of-bps-superintendent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/reaction-pours-in-following-resignation-of-bps-superintendent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williamsville East administrator convicted of DWI]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An administrator at Williamsville East High School was convicted of driving while intoxicated after crashing her car into a garage in February, according to officials. The Wheatfield Town Justice announced 34-year-old Melissa Spada, of Amherst, was found guilty of DWI but was acquitted of aggravated DWI and a traffic violation. The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/williamsville-east-administrator-convicted-of-dwi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/williamsville-east-administrator-convicted-of-dwi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BPD commissioner defends deputy in Chippewa shoving, bodycam footage released]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Police Commissioner Erika Shields defended Deputy Commissioner Craig Macy on Tuesday as footage was released of Macy shoving a woman to the ground on Chippewa Street Saturday night. The nearly six-minute clip does not show much of the lead-up to the incident, but does show a chaotic scene on Chippewa [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bpd-commissioner-defends-deputy-in-chippewa-shoving-bodycam-footage-released/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bpd-commissioner-defends-deputy-in-chippewa-shoving-bodycam-footage-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town supervisor, resident clash over radioactive contamination outreach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exchange between the Town of Niagara supervisor and a local resident underscores tensions over radioactive contamination investigation by state and federal environmental agencies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/town-supervisor-resident-clash-over-radioactive-contamination-outreach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/town-supervisor-resident-clash-over-radioactive-contamination-outreach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Zoo’s Zoomagination Lantern Festival canceled]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Zoo's Zoomagination Lantern Festival will not take place this summer due to visa issues with the event partner, the zoo announced Tuesday. The festival has taken place at the zoo since 2022 with event partner Tianyu Arts and Culture. "Unfortunately, Tianyu&rsquo;s visa applications for their artisans were denied, and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-zoos-zoomagination-lantern-festivalcanceled/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-zoos-zoomagination-lantern-festivalcanceled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man admits to Shirley Avenue murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man pleaded guilty on Tuesday for shooting and killing a man on Shirley Avenue in June 2025, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. Jeremiah Henderson, 25, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. He faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in prison. Henderson shot and killed 33-year-old [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-admits-to-shirley-avenue-murder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-admits-to-shirley-avenue-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo band Amateur Hockey Club releases new single ahead of Thursday &amp; Main performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo band Amateur Hockey Club released a new single Friday, with another song on the way and a performance downtown at Fountain Plaza next week. The band will be performing at the Fountain Plaza free outdoor concert series Thursdays &amp; Main on July 16, opening for Canadian rock band Hollerado, for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-band-amateur-hockey-club-releases-new-single-ahead-of-thursday-amp-main-performance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-band-amateur-hockey-club-releases-new-single-ahead-of-thursday-amp-main-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York to impose the country's first statewide moratorium on data centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; New York will block the construction of any new large data centers for up to a year so the state can create rules to protect the environment and energy grid from the power-hungry facilities that fuel artificial intelligence technology. Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to sign an executive order Tuesday morning [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-to-impose-the-countrys-first-statewide-moratorium-on-data-centers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-to-impose-the-countrys-first-statewide-moratorium-on-data-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town of Tonawanda Board ratifies new police contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Town of Tonawanda Board members convened Monday night to vote on ratifying a new contract with the town&rsquo;s Police Club. With a new union president and a new police chief at the helm, the parties said they have agreed upon a contract with no glaring issues. Supervisor John Flynn said this [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/town-of-tonawanda-board-ratifies-new-police-contract/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/town-of-tonawanda-board-ratifies-new-police-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Pascal Mubenga resigns as BPS Superintendent]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Public Schools announced in a statement Monday night that Dr. Pascal Mubenga is resigning as superintendent. During a special session, the Board of Education voted on two motions to accept the immediate resignation of Mubenga. Additionally, the board voted on a separate motion to&nbsp;appoint Dr. Ebony Prophet-Bullock as the interim [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dr-pascal-mubenga-resigns-as-bps-superintendent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dr-pascal-mubenga-resigns-as-bps-superintendent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: BPD Deputy Commissioner seen shoving woman to ground on Chippewa]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Police are investigating an incident involving Deputy Commissioner Craig Macy, where Macy appears to shove a woman to the ground on Chippewa Street Saturday night. In a video provided by buffalo4ktv, police were responding to a chaotic scene on Chippewa Street, though WIVB News 4 does not know the details [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/watch-bpd-deputy-commissioner-seen-shoving-woman-to-ground-on-chippewa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/watch-bpd-deputy-commissioner-seen-shoving-woman-to-ground-on-chippewa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Police investigate incident involving Deputy Commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Police are investigating an incident involving Deputy Commissioner Craig Macy, where Macy appears to shove a woman to the ground on Chippewa Street Saturday night. In a video provided by buffalo4ktv, police were responding to a chaotic scene on Chippewa Street, though WIVB News 4 does not know the details [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-police-investigate-incident-involving-deputy-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-police-investigate-incident-involving-deputy-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harmful algal blooms appear throughout WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As many areas in Western New York are under a heat advisory, people might be looking for places to swim and cool off. However, for anyone turning to local waterways, the Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper reminds people to watch for harmful algal blooms. "I think what we're starting to see this year [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/harmful-algal-blooms-appear-throughout-wny/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/harmful-algal-blooms-appear-throughout-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Priest arrested on child porn charge will stay in jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Former Cheektowaga priest Jeffrey Nowak will be held in jail after he was arrested on child pornography charges last week, a federal judge ruled Monday. Nowak was arrested last Wednesday after the FBI conducted a search at his Lackawanna home and found child pornography on a USB storage device as well [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/priest-arrested-on-child-porn-charge-will-stay-in-jail/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/priest-arrested-on-child-porn-charge-will-stay-in-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BPS to discuss abandoning Da Vinci relocation plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Later this week, the Buffalo School Board will discuss abandoning the multi-million-dollar plan of moving Leonardo Da Vinci High School to Buffalo State's campus. This is a big reversal, considering the plan to move the school to Buckham Hall has been in the works since 2022. That includes lawmaker approval to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bps-to-discuss-abandoning-da-vinci-relocation-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bps-to-discuss-abandoning-da-vinci-relocation-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bicyclist dies after being struck by vehicle in Chautauqua]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 78-year-old bicyclist died after being struck by a vehicle in Chautauqua last Thursday, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said Monday. Mary V. Hustead, 78, of Chautauqua, died from her injuries, officials said. Deputies responded to a crash around 1 p.m. on Thursday on Chautauqua Stedman Road. Hustead was taken to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bicyclist-dies-after-being-struck-by-vehicle-in-chautauqua/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bicyclist-dies-after-being-struck-by-vehicle-in-chautauqua/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo teen charged in Pearl Street shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An 18-year-old from Buffalo was arrested and charged for a shooting that took place on Pearl Street on Sunday, police said. Officers responded to the 400 block of Pearl Street around 2:20 a.m. The victim, a 17-year-old male, was found at the scene and transported to ECMC for gunshot wounds to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-teen-charged-in-pearl-street-shooting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-teen-charged-in-pearl-street-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man accused of Allentown stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man is facing several charges following an alleged stabbing on North Street Saturday night, Buffalo police said. A 34-year-old stabbing victim arrived at Buffalo General Hospital around 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, police said, with wounds to his face and arm. Officers located a scene on the 200 block of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-accused-of-allentown-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-accused-of-allentown-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction to begin next month for Outer Harbor cruise terminal]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The first phase of construction for a new cruise terminal at Buffalo's Outer Harbor is set to begin in August, the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation announced Monday. The ECHDC announced that it has authorized a contract with Union Concrete and Construction Corp. to begin construction, and that the contract will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/construction-to-begin-next-month-for-outer-harbor-cruise-terminal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/construction-to-begin-next-month-for-outer-harbor-cruise-terminal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rochester man accused of threats against Donald Trump Jr., local officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) &mdash; A man from Rochester has been accused of making threats against Donald Trump Jr. and local politicians. On June 18, 2026, the Secret Service was made aware that several threats were made against Trump Jr. in the chat feed of his podcast "Triggered with Donald Trump Jr." Investigators said the comments [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rochester-man-accused-of-threats-against-donald-trump-jr-local-officials/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rochester-man-accused-of-threats-against-donald-trump-jr-local-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williamsville man admits to child sexual abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Williamsville man pleaded guilty for child sexual abuse, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said on Monday. John A. Camardo, III, 47, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree rape and one count of second-degree course of sexual conduct against a child, officials said. According to authorities, Camardo engaged in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/williamsville-man-admits-to-child-sexual-abuse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/williamsville-man-admits-to-child-sexual-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former pastor, soccer coach admits to child sexual abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A former pastor and soccer coach pleaded guilty for child sexual abuse, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said on Monday. John A. Camardo, III, 47 and of Williamsville, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree rape and one count of second-degree course of sexual conduct against a child, officials said. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-pastor-soccer-coach-admits-to-child-sexual-abuse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-pastor-soccer-coach-admits-to-child-sexual-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Sweetheart' Pearl is looking for a forever home]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This weekend's Wake Up Wags featured Pearl, an adventurous dog who is looking for a forever home. "She's such a sweetheart. She sits for treats, she's so gentle when she takes them from you," Michelle Moore with Buddy's Second Chance Rescue said. "She's a shoe collector; she doesn't destroy them, she'll [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sweetheart-pearl-is-looking-for-a-forever-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sweetheart-pearl-is-looking-for-a-forever-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BPS program offers healthy meals]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Public Schools Summer Meals Food Truck program is underway, serving healthy meals for students ages 18 and under. The BPS Farm to School to You food truck visits a different city park from Monday through Thursday. On Mondays, the truck will visit Cazenovia Park from 11 a.m. to 1 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bps-program-offers-healthy-meals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bps-program-offers-healthy-meals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead after weekend rollover crash on Route 33]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person died after his vehicle flipped over multiple times in a one-vehicle crash early Saturday morning on Route 33, Cheektowaga police said. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. Saturday on the eastbound section of Route 33 near Genesee Street. A witness told police that a Jeep left the road and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-weekend-rollover-crash-on-route-33/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-weekend-rollover-crash-on-route-33/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This week in stadium concert history: July 12-18]]></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. July 12-18 July 12, 1975: English progressive rock band Yes played at the old stadium in Orchard Park this week in 1975, accompanied by J. Geils Band, Johnny [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/this-week-in-stadium-concert-history-july-12-18/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/this-week-in-stadium-concert-history-july-12-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 arrested after Beaver Island assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Three Buffalo men were arrested after an alleged assault at Beaver Island State Park in Grand Island on Sunday, according to New York State Park Police. Troopers, New York State Park Police, the Erie County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Border Patrol responded to Beaver Island State Park around 5:30 p.m. on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/3-arrested-after-beaver-island-assault/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/3-arrested-after-beaver-island-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former local firefighter stumbles upon 9/11 memorial in Ireland, carrying out new mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Former Western New York volunteer firefighter Brian Dadswell was deployed to New York City 25 years ago, just 36 hours after the September 11 terrorist attacks, joining crews in the days following the nation's darkest moments, and recently, a chance encounter halfway around the word has inspired him to give back [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-local-firefighter-stumbles-upon-911-memorial-in-ireland-carrying-out-new-mission/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-local-firefighter-stumbles-upon-911-memorial-in-ireland-carrying-out-new-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danceability hosts second annual WNY Inclusive Carnival]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- In the heart of WNY's festival and carnival season, a local organization is making sure people of all abilities can join in on the fun. Danceability hosted the second annual WNY Inclusive Carnival at the Richardson Olmsted Campus on Sunday. From games and activities to food trucks, music, and raffles, there [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/danceability-hosts-second-annual-wny-inclusive-carnival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/danceability-hosts-second-annual-wny-inclusive-carnival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 people hospitalized after being struck by car in Batavia]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A husband and wife are in the hospital after being struck by a car at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Drive and Park Road in Batavia on Sunday. The couple was driving a tri-wheel motorcycle when a car turning left onto Park Road failed to yield to the right of way, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-people-hospitalized-after-being-struck-by-car-in-batavia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-people-hospitalized-after-being-struck-by-car-in-batavia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews respond to garage fire on Tonawanda Creek Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Niagara County Sheriff's Office is investigating a structure fire that occurred Sunday in the 5000 block of Tonawanda Creek Road. Authorities received multiple 911 calls around 3:30 p.m. reporting a garage on fire. Upon deputy arrival, the garage was fully engulfed in flames, with fire having spread to the residence. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-respond-to-garage-fire-on-tonawanda-creek-road/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-respond-to-garage-fire-on-tonawanda-creek-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FeedMore WNY showcases kid's program at Taste of Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On day two of the 2026 Taste of Buffalo Food Festival, FeedMore WNY was out and about showcasing its Kids in the Kitchen program. The initiative is designed to give children a strong foundation in nutrition. Over the course of four classes, children can explore different food groups through interactive cooking [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/feedmore-wny-showcases-kids-program-at-taste-of-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/feedmore-wny-showcases-kids-program-at-taste-of-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclists set out for Albany on 28th annual Cycle the Erie Canal Bike Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- More than 600 cyclists from 37 states and Canada are making their way across the Empire State as part of the 28th annual Cycle the Erie Canal Bike Tour. "We're leaving the big city and going out into the fresh air," a participant said. For 28 years, the Cycle the Erie [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cyclists-set-out-for-albany-on-28th-annual-cycle-the-erie-canal-bike-tour/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cyclists-set-out-for-albany-on-28th-annual-cycle-the-erie-canal-bike-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three cheers for the new bleachers at Taste of Buffalo!]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Call me crazy &mdash; but the thing that has me cheering about the 2026 Taste of Buffalo (TOB), the big change that leaps off the plate, the most welcome new item at the food festival, has nothing to do with food.&nbsp; It is quite simply &mdash; a place to place your [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/three-cheers-for-the-new-bleachers-at-taste-of-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/three-cheers-for-the-new-bleachers-at-taste-of-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MassiveLAN hosts annual summer event in Hamburg]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Local gamers came together Saturday for a MassiveLAN event in Hamburg, raising money for a local charity. The event was established in 2004, with many of the original members still involved. "This event originated in the early 2000s. It was a group of friends who came together, who loved gaming and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/massivelan-hosts-annual-summer-event-in-hamburg/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/massivelan-hosts-annual-summer-event-in-hamburg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen of Heaven Carnival continues in West Seneca]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A beloved tradition continues this weekend in West Seneca with the 45th annual Queen of Heaven Carnival. From rides to live music, fair food, a beer tent, and cash raffles, there's plenty of summer fun to go around. "Every part of the weekend is so fun," carnival chairperson Jacki Boss said. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/queen-of-heaven-carnival-continues-in-west-seneca/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/queen-of-heaven-carnival-continues-in-west-seneca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservation Day hosted at Bidwell Parkway]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Gardens Buffalo Niagara hosted their Conservation Day event on Saturday in Bidwell Parkway. The event, which is free to attend, celebrates the connection between gardening and environmental health. Attendees had the opportunity to learn about native plants, meet friendly goats, and listen in on "Tent Talks" about soil health and sustainable [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/conservation-day-hosted-at-bidwell-parkway/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/conservation-day-hosted-at-bidwell-parkway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taste of Buffalo returns for 43rd year]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Taste of Buffalo is back for its 43rd year, filling Downtown Buffalo with the sights, sounds, and smells of Western New York's best. "We've got one of the nation's largest two-day food festivals happening in Downtown Buffalo, it's a great opportunity to showcase the city," Taste of Buffalo chairman Adam [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/taste-of-buffalo-returns-for-43rd-year/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/taste-of-buffalo-returns-for-43rd-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Envelopes, Two Winners: My Taste of Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Wahoo! As one of the lucky food judges for the annual Taste of Buffalo (TOB), I always consider it a point of pride when one of the restaurants I am assigned to sample and rate &mdash; wins one of the coveted awards. This year, two of 'my' restaurants were winners! A panel [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/three-envelopes-two-winners-my-taste-of-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/three-envelopes-two-winners-my-taste-of-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taste of Buffalo 2026 winners announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The winners of the 43rd annual Taste of Buffalo were announced Saturday, featuring 13 awards for a variety of local wineries and eateries.Nearly 50 vendors gathered in Niagara Square for one of the largest food festivals in the country. WIVB News 4&rsquo;s Jacquie Walker, Dave Greber, Kelsey Anderson, Scott Patterson, and Sarah [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/taste-of-buffalo-2026-winners-announced/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/taste-of-buffalo-2026-winners-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Bills change who can attend annual Blue and Red Practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Buffalo Bills Blue and Red Practice used to be something that was open to all fans who were able to reserve a ticket. It is traditionally the first time fans can see the Bills on the field before the preseason. Now, they are changing this annual event and making it for season ticket holders [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-bills-change-who-can-attend-annual-blue-and-red-practice/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-bills-change-who-can-attend-annual-blue-and-red-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danny's South for sale, listed at $5.7 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Just steps away from the home of the Buffalo Bills, Danny's South has sat at the corner of Big Tree and Abbot Road for the past three decades, serving as a Western New York staple, and a go to stop for Bills fans. Now, the hometown favorite is on the market, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dannys-south-for-sale-listed-at-57-million/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dannys-south-for-sale-listed-at-57-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BPD responds to dead body call at Shoshone Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A dead body was discovered in Shoshone Park on Friday, the Buffalo Police Department said. Shortly before 12 p.m., a homicide unit responded to a dead body call at Angle and Merrimac Street. A body was discovered on a hill off of the bike path, with evidence indicating it had been [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bpd-responds-to-dead-body-call-at-shoshone-park/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bpd-responds-to-dead-body-call-at-shoshone-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petition started regarding OJ Simpson not being included in the new stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A few weeks ago, the Buffalo Bills announced in a statement that OJ Simpson will not be included at the new Highmark Stadium. Now, the Committee to Preserve OJ Simpson's Place in Buffalo Bills History has started a petition. "We are going to make our voices heard, we are going to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/petition-started-regarding-oj-simpson-not-being-included-in-the-new-stadium/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/petition-started-regarding-oj-simpson-not-being-included-in-the-new-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Radioactive Love Canal’: A community’s call for action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Town of Niagara residents demanded state and federal officials deem their neighborhood a Superfund site after the discovery of radioactive contamination on some residential properties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/radioactive-love-canal-a-communitys-call-for-action/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/radioactive-love-canal-a-communitys-call-for-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recently appointed West Seneca Councilmember steps down]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A month after moving into a vacant spot on the town council, another West Seneca official is resigning. The Supervisor's Office said Councilman Marc Priore is stepping down, effective immediately. Priore was appointed last month, after Jeffery Piekarec abruptly resigned in April. Piekarec was accused of sharing confidential town business to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/recently-appointed-west-seneca-councilmember-steps-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/recently-appointed-west-seneca-councilmember-steps-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual Old Home Days festival returns July 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The village of Williamsville will offer a great time for a worthy cause next week with the return of Old Home Days. The event will be taking place Tuesday through Friday at Island Park, and money will be raised for the Jolly Boys' Mission, supporting youth groups in the village as [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/annual-old-home-days-festival-returns-july-14/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/annual-old-home-days-festival-returns-july-14/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheektowaga man sentenced for pointing laser at airplane]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Cheektowaga man was sentenced to 18 months in prison for pointing a laser pointer at an airplane that was landing at the Buffalo airport in March 2024, the United States Attorney's Office said Friday. Joseph Crapsi, 31, previously pleaded guilty in December 2025. Officials said that Crapsi lives near the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-man-sentenced-for-pointing-laser-at-airplane/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-man-sentenced-for-pointing-laser-at-airplane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[El Salvadoran man admits to damaging government property, turned over to ICE]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An El Salvador resident has admitted to striking a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle with his car and resisting arrest in Amherst in December 2025 and was turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the United States Attorney's Office said Friday. Manuel De Jesus Jandres Martinez, 33, pleaded guilty to depredation [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/el-salvadoran-man-admits-to-damaging-government-property-turned-over-to-ice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/el-salvadoran-man-admits-to-damaging-government-property-turned-over-to-ice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 charged for climbing up, staying on grain elevator for 8 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Four men are facing misdemeanor trespassing charges after allegedly climbing to the top of grain elevators on Ohio Street on July 4 and staying there for eight hours, Buffalo police said. Officers responded to the 800 block of Ohio Street around 8:30 p.m. on July 4, officials said, for a shots [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/4-charged-for-climbing-up-staying-on-grain-elevator-for-8-hours/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/4-charged-for-climbing-up-staying-on-grain-elevator-for-8-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howard Jones bringing jam-packed '80s tour to Artpark, releases new single Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Electronic music pioneer Howard Jones is hitting the road with a packed tour this summer, including a stop at Artpark Amphitheater in Lewiston. Jones will be bringing fellow British acts Modern English, Wang Chung, and The English Beat on tour with him, and on Friday morning released "Stand Up," the first [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/howard-jones-bringing-jam-packed-80s-tour-to-artpark-releases-new-single-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/howard-jones-bringing-jam-packed-80s-tour-to-artpark-releases-new-single-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taste of Buffalo returns with new restaurants, family attractions and favorite local foods]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One of Buffalo&rsquo;s biggest summer traditions is back this weekend as the 43rd annual Taste of Buffalo takes over downtown, bringing together more than 40 local restaurants, including 13 first-time vendors. In addition to a wide variety of food, this year&rsquo;s festival features a revamped KidZone, new bleacher seating along Delaware [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/taste-of-buffalo-returns-with-new-restaurants-family-attractions-and-favorite-local-foods/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/taste-of-buffalo-returns-with-new-restaurants-family-attractions-and-favorite-local-foods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A look at the new restaurants and family attractions at this year's Taste of Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One of Buffalo&rsquo;s biggest summer traditions is back this weekend as the 43rd annual Taste of Buffalo takes over downtown, bringing together more than 40 local restaurants, including 13 first-time vendors. 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People who donate blood in July [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/blood-bank-seeks-community-help-amid-low-levels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/blood-bank-seeks-community-help-amid-low-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two suspects in custody after Main Street shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two suspects are in custody after a shooting incident Thursday night in the 2600 block of Main Street, the Buffalo Police Department said. Officers responded to a shooting call shortly before 5 p.m. Soon after, two male victims arrived at ECMC in a private vehicle, one suffering from a gunshot wound [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/two-suspects-in-custody-after-main-street-shooting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/two-suspects-in-custody-after-main-street-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Priest linked to 'PigBoy666' account on child porn site faces felony charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Jeffrey Nowak, 46, of Lackawanna, the now inactive pastor of Our Lady Help of Christian's Perish in Cheektowaga, appeared in federal court Thursday, after being arrested on child pornography charges. "I just hope, as a society, we are beginning to default to believing the survivors, instead of questioning the survivors and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-priest-linked-to-pigboy666-account-on-child-porn-site-faces-felony-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-priest-linked-to-pigboy666-account-on-child-porn-site-faces-felony-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Police Commissioner apologizes for Lancaster comment]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Police Commissioner apologized following a news conference about the violent street takeover on the Fourth of July that resulted in 11 victims. The controversy involving Lancaster began after Buffalo Police Chief Todd McAlister said that while the majority of people at the event were from the underserved community, it [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-police-commissioner-apologizes-for-lancaster-comment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-police-commissioner-apologizes-for-lancaster-comment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local lawmakers push to pass bill to improve NEXUS application process for families]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A bill with bipartisan support could help local families streamline the pre-check process for traveling between the U.S. and Canada. Congressman Tim Kennedy calls the Nexus for Family Act a commonsense change to an issue in the application process, adding that he believes it will be beneficial not only for Western [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-lawmakers-push-to-pass-bill-to-improve-nexus-application-process-for-families/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-lawmakers-push-to-pass-bill-to-improve-nexus-application-process-for-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 arrested in connection with Somali flag theft]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An arrest has been made in connection with the theft of a Somali flag and damage to city property in Niagara Square, the Buffalo Police Department said. The flag was removed in the early hours of July 2, with the flag pole's cable and access panel being damaged in the process. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-arrested-in-connection-with-somali-flag-theft/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-arrested-in-connection-with-somali-flag-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BEHIP backlog: East Side residents wait for critical home repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- In the days and weeks after the horrific mass shooting at the Jefferson Avenue Tops supermarket on May 14, 2022, New York State leaders pledged not only to help the community heal from the trauma but also to confront the decades of disinvestment that made Buffalo&rsquo;s East Side one of the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/behip-backlog-east-side-residents-wait-for-critical-home-repairs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/behip-backlog-east-side-residents-wait-for-critical-home-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Democrats want Hochul to sign food safety and transparency reforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York State Legislature passed five food reform bills to clear up labels, eliminate chemicals, and provide more transparency in food products, which are now awaiting Governor Kathy Hochul's signature or veto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-democrats-want-hochul-to-sign-food-safety-and-transparency-reforms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-democrats-want-hochul-to-sign-food-safety-and-transparency-reforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reward connected to weekend violence in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Crimestoppers WNY announced Thursday that they are offering up to $2,500 for information that leads to the arrest of a suspect connected to the violent weekend of shootings in Buffalo. According to Buffalo Police, Daevon Alexander is wanted in connection with the Sunday shootings that occurred on Stevens Avenue. Four people [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/reward-connected-to-weekend-violence-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/reward-connected-to-weekend-violence-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newfane man admits to vehicular manslaughter]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Newfane man pleaded guilty to second-degree vehicular manslaughter Thursday for a Lockport crash that killed his passenger in July 2025, the Niagara County District Attorney's Office said. 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A victim told police that he saw a man get into his personal vehicle in his driveway shortly before 4 a.m. before the suspect went into another vehicle and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-investigating-shots-fired-at-i-990-in-amherst/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-investigating-shots-fired-at-i-990-in-amherst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo woman sentenced for driving children to vandalize The Terrace at Delaware Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo woman was sentenced to three years of probation on Thursday after driving six children to vandalize The Terrace at Delaware Park in October 2025, the Erie County District Attorney&rsquo;s Office said. Stacy Matthews, 40, previously pleaded guilty to fourth-degree criminal mischief and endangering the welfare of a child in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-woman-sentenced-for-driving-children-to-vandalize-the-terrace-at-delaware-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-woman-sentenced-for-driving-children-to-vandalize-the-terrace-at-delaware-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irish man sentenced to 14 years in prison for killing WNY woman in Budapest]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; An Irish citizen was sentenced to 14 years in prison Thursday for killing a Western New York native in Budapest, Hungary in 2024. Mackenzie Michalski, 31 at the time of her death, was beaten and strangled by a 37-year-old man from Ireland. She was last seen dancing with the man at [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/irish-man-sentenced-to-14-years-in-prison-for-killing-wny-woman-in-budapest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/irish-man-sentenced-to-14-years-in-prison-for-killing-wny-woman-in-budapest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The sweet Western New York connection behind National Ice Cream Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[AKRON, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Before you celebrate National Ice Cream Month with your favorite scoop, consider this: a Western New York ice cream company has a sweet connection to the holiday. Perry&rsquo;s Ice Cream Executive Vice President and Chairman Brian Perry said the company&rsquo;s connection to National Ice Cream Month dates back to the 1980s. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-sweet-western-new-york-connection-behind-national-ice-cream-month/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-sweet-western-new-york-connection-behind-national-ice-cream-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Give 716 begins Wednesday: What you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; WIVB News 4 is proud to once again partner with Give 716, a local giving event that gives back to local communities. Here&rsquo;s how you can get involved. What is Give 716? Give 716 is an online donation drive that helps support nonprofit organizations in Western New York. It is organized by [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/give-716-begins-wednesday-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/give-716-begins-wednesday-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Give 716 begins next week: What you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; WIVB News 4 is proud to once again partner with Give 716, a local giving event that gives back to local communities. Here&rsquo;s how you can get involved. What is Give 716? Give 716 is an online donation drive that helps support nonprofit organizations in Western New York. It is organized by [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/give-716-begins-next-week-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/give-716-begins-next-week-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Latest: Trump launches new strikes on Iran after saying ceasefire is over]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, hours after President Donald Trump said recent Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of the ceasefire and threatened to escalate the conflict if they didn&rsquo;t stop. Iran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Kuwait and Qatar and accused the U.S. of striking [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-latest-trump-launches-new-strikes-on-iran-after-saying-ceasefire-is-over/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-latest-trump-launches-new-strikes-on-iran-after-saying-ceasefire-is-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man convicted for Busti Avenue murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was convicted on Wednesday for a July 2025 murder on Buffalo's West Side, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. Moises Cortijo, 49, was found guilty of second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Cortijo shot and killed 35-year-old David Ortiz-Ramos around 5 p.m. on July [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-convicted-for-busti-avenue-murder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-convicted-for-busti-avenue-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cami Clune, Buffalo's anthem singer and 'Voice' semifinalist, releasing first album Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Cami Clune, who received international recognition this past hockey season as the national anthem singer for the Buffalo Sabres, and finished in the top nine on season 19 of reality singing competition show, "The Voice," will be releasing her first album, "should be sleeping," this Friday. Having released a number of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cami-clune-buffalos-anthem-singer-and-voice-semifinalist-releasing-first-album-friday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cami-clune-buffalos-anthem-singer-and-voice-semifinalist-releasing-first-album-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BPD Commissioner addresses concerns about department's response to holiday weekend&nbsp;violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- At an emergency meeting held by Councilwoman Zeneta Everhart on Wednesday in response to violence in the City of Buffalo over Independence Day weekend, Buffalo Police Commissioner Erika Shields addressed concerns that have been circulating within the community and on social media about the department's response. &ldquo;We are absolutely making headway [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bpd-commissioner-addresses-concerns-about-departments-response-to-holiday-weekendnbspviolence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bpd-commissioner-addresses-concerns-about-departments-response-to-holiday-weekendnbspviolence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaders, residents discuss solutions after violent holiday weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Community members packed an emergency meeting at Mt. Olive Baptist Church on Wednesday night, hosted by Masten District Councilwoman Zeneta Everhart following a chaotic and violent Independence Day weekend. Six shootings took place in the early morning hours of July 5, most of which happened in the Delavan-Grider area where a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/leaders-residents-discuss-solutions-after-violent-holiday-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/leaders-residents-discuss-solutions-after-violent-holiday-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Side of Buffalo residents react to chaotic and violent weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- WIVB News 4 is hearing from residents on Buffalo's East Side after a violent and chaotic street takeover over the holiday weekend. Six shootings happened in the early morning hours of July 5, most of which happened in the Delavan-Grider area where that street takeover happened. "I said, 'Oh my goodness, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/east-side-of-buffalo-residents-react-to-chaotic-and-violent-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/east-side-of-buffalo-residents-react-to-chaotic-and-violent-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of military veteran voices concerns about conditions at Oakwood Cemetery]]></title><description><![CDATA[NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Every time Theodore Travis Jr. makes the trip back home to Niagara Falls, he tries to pay his respects to his loved ones who are buried at Oakwood Cemetery. This past weekend, his family members discovered that his father's tombstone is lying in two pieces. "This is the second time [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/family-of-military-veteran-voices-concerns-about-conditions-at-oakwood-cemetery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/family-of-military-veteran-voices-concerns-about-conditions-at-oakwood-cemetery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niagara County to host first Italian festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two Italian festivals are coming up this month in Western New York. Before Buffalo's Italian Heritage Festival, Niagara County will hold its first-ever heritage festival in Lewiston. The event in Lewiston is scheduled for July 17-19 at Academy Park. Buffalo's festival will take place on July 24-26 on Hertel Avenue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-county-to-host-first-italian-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-county-to-host-first-italian-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo priest on leave facing child pornography charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo priest on administrative leave has been charged by criminal complaint with receipt and possession of child pornography, the U.S. Attorney's Office said on Wednesday. Jeffrey Nowak, 46, of Lackawanna, was the pastor of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in Cheektowaga. He was placed on administrative leave by the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-priest-on-leave-facing-child-pornography-charges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-priest-on-leave-facing-child-pornography-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo raises disability pride flag]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A flag was raised on Wednesday in Niagara Square to honor Disability Pride Month, which is recognized in July. In July 1990, former President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. The law requires businesses and public spaces to make facilities accessible. Supporters say people with disabilities [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-raises-disability-pride-flag/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-raises-disability-pride-flag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonawanda Police warn drivers to keep cars locked]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Tonawanda Police are urging drivers to keep their doors locked, and the warning isn't just for personal cars. Officers say they are seeing vehicles for landscaping and lawn services being targeted because they're often left unlocked and unattended. Officials say to keep personal items out of sight, and if you have [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-police-warn-drivers-to-keep-cars-locked/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-police-warn-drivers-to-keep-cars-locked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Beer Keep on Elmwood to close]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Beer Keep, a popular craft beer bar in the Elmwood Village, announced on Wednesday that it will be closing at the end of the month. In an online statement, The Beer Keep said that its last call will take place on July 28. The Beer Keep opened on Elmwood Avenue [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-beer-keep-on-elmwood-to-close/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-beer-keep-on-elmwood-to-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hochul signs executive order to streamline government rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order to review state rules and regulations, targeting "Affected State Entities" to eliminate outdated regulations, unfair fees, and redundant reports, and to make government services operate faster and cost New Yorkers less.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-signs-executive-order-to-streamline-government-rules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-signs-executive-order-to-streamline-government-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marineland whales set to move to SeaWorld locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has approved a plan from SeaWorld to save 30 remaining beluga whales from Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ontario, SeaWorld announced Wednesday. The whales had remained at Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ontario, which closed to the public in 2024. Marineland previously announced that it was for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/marineland-whales-set-to-move-to-seaworld-locations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/marineland-whales-set-to-move-to-seaworld-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breezy Burrito Bar on Elmwood closing]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Breezy Burrito Bar, a Tex-Mex restaurant in the heart of the Elmwood Village, will close later this month, owners wrote on social media Wednesday. The restaurant's last day is July 25. It has been in operation since 2016 at a former Expo Market location. It moved to the Elmwood Village in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/breezy-burrito-bar-on-elmwood-closing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/breezy-burrito-bar-on-elmwood-closing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hochul announces new initiative for Buffalo waterfront]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new "strategic planning process" aimed at boosting Buffalo's waterfront was announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday, in conjunction with county and state officials. The initiative looks to incorporate a shared strategy in streamlining development recommendations for the area stretching from the Erie Basin Marina to Michigan Avenue, the Buffalo [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-announces-new-initiative-for-buffalo-waterfront/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hochul-announces-new-initiative-for-buffalo-waterfront/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamburg man sentenced for 2022 rape]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Hamburg man received the maximum sentence of 25 years to life in prison for raping a woman in August 2022, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. Scott Saracina, 66, forcibly engaged in sexual intercourse with the victim in a Hamburg apartment around 1 a.m. on Aug. 24, 2022, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hamburg-man-sentenced-for-2022-rape/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hamburg-man-sentenced-for-2022-rape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Bisons host First Responders Night]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bisons teamed up with the Firefighter Jason Arno Memorial Foundation, or FAM Foundation, for a First Responders Night at Sahlen Field on Tuesday. The evening included special pregame celebrations, multiple ceremonial pitches made by first responders and postgame fireworks. The FAM foundation was created in honor of Buffalo firefighter [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-bisons-host-first-responders-night/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-bisons-host-first-responders-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bisons to host home run challenge for 716 Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- 716 Day is fast approaching, and the Buffalo Bisons are teaming up with Sahlen's and Weber's Brand to celebrate. The Bisons will host a unique home run challenge, asking fans to "step to the plate." A $16 donation will get participants seven swings for a chance to win tickets to a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bisons-to-host-home-run-challenge-for-716-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bisons-to-host-home-run-challenge-for-716-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Bills football star James Cook visits CNY youth football camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buffalo Bills running back James Cook visited a youth football camp in Cicero to share tips with aspiring pro-bowlers, emphasizing the importance of education in becoming a professional athlete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-bills-football-star-james-cook-visits-cny-youth-football-camp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-bills-football-star-james-cook-visits-cny-youth-football-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan addresses violent weekend and street takeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan took questions from the media on Tuesday about a chaotic and violent holiday weekend. In the wake of the weekend's street takeover and violence, Ryan said this type of lawlessness will not be permitted. "This event over the weekend was an organized, chaotic event. The organizer wanted [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-mayor-sean-ryan-addresses-violent-weekend-and-street-takeover/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-mayor-sean-ryan-addresses-violent-weekend-and-street-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BPS Superintendent speaks about upcoming school year]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- While school's out for summer recess, Buffalo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Pascal Mubenga spoke about what the district should expect this fall as the school bell rings in a new school year. "By the time our babies come back and our staff comes back in September, we're going to be in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bps-superintendent-speaks-about-upcoming-school-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bps-superintendent-speaks-about-upcoming-school-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BPS superintendent looks to upcoming school year]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- While school's out for summer recess, Buffalo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Pascal Mubenga spoke about what the district should expect this fall as the school bell rings in a new school year. "By the time our babies come back and our staff comes back in September, we're going to be in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bps-superintendent-looks-to-upcoming-school-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bps-superintendent-looks-to-upcoming-school-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple search warrants executed in Niagara Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Police executed multiple search warrants in Niagara Falls on Tuesday, the city's police department said. Officials said the warrants are in connection to violent incidents that have happened over the past two weeks. Police said no one was harmed during the five searches. Additional information is not being released from the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/multiple-search-warrants-executed-in-niagara-falls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/multiple-search-warrants-executed-in-niagara-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews to restore Korea War plane at Kenney Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Work will soon begin on a navy aircraft that's on display in the Town of Tonawanda. In October, town leaders announced that Gabe's Collision would recondition the Korean War era "Cougar" at the town's Veterans Memorial at Kenney Park. The blue airplane has been perched there for nearly 70 years. It's [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-to-restore-korea-war-plane-at-kenney-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-to-restore-korea-war-plane-at-kenney-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County announces civil service exam signup]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erie County is sharing details about civil service exams for people looking to become a police officer or a deputy sheriff. Applicants need to be between ages 19 and 43. To be appointed to a police job, you must be at least 21 years old. It costs $30 to apply, with [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-announces-civil-service-exam-signup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-announces-civil-service-exam-signup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free outdoor fitness court opens in Angola]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Village of Angola will open on a free outdoor fitness court for the community on Tuesday night. Visitors can find the new court at Herman Park on the Mill Street side, just behind the post office. The outdoor gym features seven exercise stations for all fitness levels for people ages [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/free-outdoor-fitness-court-opens-in-angola/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/free-outdoor-fitness-court-opens-in-angola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delaware North donates $1M to Buffalo Olmsted Parks]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Olmsted Parks and Conservancy is getting a major boost in funding thanks to Delaware North. The company is giving $1 million to the park's conservancy to help support long-term sustainability. Leaders say it's free to enjoy parks, but maintaining them is not. The donation will help Buffalo's historic park [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/delaware-north-donates-1m-to-buffalo-olmsted-parks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/delaware-north-donates-1m-to-buffalo-olmsted-parks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niagara Falls mayor looks to large gatherings as root of July 4 violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The mayor of Niagara Falls is acknowledging violence that took place over the Independence Day weekend across the city. Two people died in separate shootings in Niagara Falls over the holiday weekend. On Tuesday, Mayor Rob Restaino spoke about how he will work with police to reduce crime. The mayor put [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-mayor-looks-to-large-gatherings-as-root-of-july-4-violence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-mayor-looks-to-large-gatherings-as-root-of-july-4-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County Fair announces price reductions]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Erie County Fair announced a series of price reductions for this summer's fair on Tuesday, aimed at making the overall fair experience more affordable for families. "As we prepared for this year&rsquo;s fair, we spent a great deal of time talking about value and we know that families are feeling [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-fair-announces-price-reductions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-fair-announces-price-reductions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shea's to celebrate 100 years with Mighty Wurlitzer concert featuring English organist Richard Hills]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- In celebration of its centennial anniversary, Shea's Buffalo Theatre on Wednesday will be hosting a concert featuring English organist Richard Hills, who will be playing selections from the past century of the Great American Songbook, in addition to pieces of popular music from artists who have taken the stage at Shea's. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sheas-to-celebrate-100-years-with-mighty-wurlitzer-concert-featuring-english-organist-richard-hills/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sheas-to-celebrate-100-years-with-mighty-wurlitzer-concert-featuring-english-organist-richard-hills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New ICE facility being built in Batavia]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is building a new detention facility on federal property at the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility in Batavia, a DHS spokesperson confirmed. The new facility will have 100 beds and operate under National Detention Standards, the spokesperson said. &ldquo;ICE is constructing a new hard-sided detention facility on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-ice-facility-being-built-in-batavia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-ice-facility-being-built-in-batavia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo's Finance Commissioner resigns]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo's Commissioner of Administration and Finance, Jessica Brown, has resigned, the city said Tuesday. Brown's resignation is effective Aug. 4, and her last working day was Monday, July 6, the city said. Budget Director Saran Askew will serve as acting commissioner as the administration prepares to announce a new commissioner. "We [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalos-finance-commissioner-resigns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalos-finance-commissioner-resigns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$39.5M mixed-use housing development coming to Niagara Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A mixed-use $39.5 million housing development that will have some apartments supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, chronic health conditions, and survivors of domestic violence is coming to Niagara Falls. Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for The Nest on Tuesday, which will have 73 apartments. The ground floor of the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/395m-mixed-use-housing-development-coming-to-niagara-falls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/395m-mixed-use-housing-development-coming-to-niagara-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jessica Pegula beat by Coco Gauff in Wimbledon quarterfinals as temperature rises]]></title><description><![CDATA[LONDON (AP) &mdash; Coco Gauff overcame a shaky start and beat Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday to reach the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time. The two-time major champion raised her arms in the air after Pegula sent a weak backhand into the net on the first match point in an all-American quarterfinal on Centre [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jessica-pegula-beat-by-coco-gauff-in-wimbledon-quarterfinals-as-temperature-rises/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jessica-pegula-beat-by-coco-gauff-in-wimbledon-quarterfinals-as-temperature-rises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses]]></title><description><![CDATA[SEATTLE (AP) &mdash; Images told the story of the United States' World Cup downfall. Christian Pulisic sprawled on the field in agony after hurting an ankle. Matt Freese holding his hands on his head after his gaffe gifted a goal. Chris Richards crumpling to the ground, his face pressed on the grass. Mauricio Pochettino kicking [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/belgium-beats-us-4-1-to-reach-world-cup-quarterfinals-taking-advantage-of-defensive-lapses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/belgium-beats-us-4-1-to-reach-world-cup-quarterfinals-taking-advantage-of-defensive-lapses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Zoo targeted by swatting call]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Zoo said it was the target of an unsubstantiated bomb threat Monday. According to a statement from the zoo, they received the threat around 2:30 p.m. Police investigated the grounds and found no evidence of dangerous materials; they deemed the call as "swatting," or the act of reporting a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-zoo-targeted-by-swatting-call/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-zoo-targeted-by-swatting-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niagara Falls City School District reflects on lives lost over the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- According to Niagara Falls police, two people are dead and one is injured due to two incidents early Sunday morning. While investigations of these two overnight incidents continue, the community is mourning the loss of two of its own. "It is truly tragic, and it is saddening, and it is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-city-school-district-reflects-on-lives-lost-over-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-city-school-district-reflects-on-lives-lost-over-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Buffalo sets schedule for union contract negotiations]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The city of Buffalo has set its schedule for negotiations with the unions representing the city's workforce. Officials said the plan is to negotiate all eight contracts in three waves, depending on which expired first. The first wave will begin sometime this month and run until September; the next will happen [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/city-of-buffalo-sets-schedule-for-union-contract-negotiations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/city-of-buffalo-sets-schedule-for-union-contract-negotiations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BPD commissioner targets party promoter as cause of July 4 violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Police Commissioner Erika Shields said that 11 people who were shot in Buffalo over the weekend were attending a block party on Stevens Avenue with a planned "street takeover" at East Delavan Avenue and Grider Street -- and the city is looking into legal action to prevent the promoter from [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bpd-commissioner-targets-party-promoter-as-cause-of-july-4-violence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bpd-commissioner-targets-party-promoter-as-cause-of-july-4-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver pleads guilty for fatal I-90 tour bus crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A tour bus driver pleaded guilty to five counts of criminally negligent homicide on Monday in connection to a deadly crash on I-90 that killed five people and injured dozens of others last August. On Aug. 22, 2025, Bin Shao lost control while driving a tour bus on I-90 near Pembroke. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/driver-pleads-guilty-for-fatal-i-90-tour-bus-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/driver-pleads-guilty-for-fatal-i-90-tour-bus-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man admits to fatal shooting on Isabelle Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree manslaughter in connection to a fatal shooting in Buffalo in October, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office. Officials said Sir Raven Rodgers, 30, of Buffalo, shot a victim with an illegal gun on Isabelle Street near Laird Avenue on Oct. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-admits-to-fatal-shooting-on-isabelle-street/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-admits-to-fatal-shooting-on-isabelle-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roswell Park touts success with new approach for stem-cell transplants]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new approach regarding stem-cell transplants has resulted in "exceptionally high" one-year overall survival rates for patients, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center announced on Monday. A "focus on standardizing processes and workflows" with blood and marrow transplants has resulted in a survival rate of 92.6% for patients one year out from [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/roswell-park-touts-success-with-new-approach-for-stem-cell-transplants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/roswell-park-touts-success-with-new-approach-for-stem-cell-transplants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bisons to host First Responders Night]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Local first responders will step into the spotlight on Tuesday when the Buffalo Bisons host First Responders Night at Sahlen Field. The event is being hosted in partnership with the Firefighter Jason Arno Memorial Foundation. Four local first responders will throw out ceremonial first pitches before the Bisons' game against Scranton, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bisons-to-host-first-responders-night/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bisons-to-host-first-responders-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chautauqua County manufacturing plant to lay off 79]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Chautauqua County manufacturing plant will lay off a total of 79 workers later this year, according to information filed with the state Department of Labor. Saint-Gobain Ceramics &amp; Plastics, which has a plant in Falconer, will begin laying workers off in September. The reason listed for the layoffs is "economic." [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chautauqua-county-manufacturing-plant-to-lay-off-79/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chautauqua-county-manufacturing-plant-to-lay-off-79/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to know for Taste of Buffalo 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- You can discover some of Western New York's best food this weekend at the Taste of Buffalo, happening on July 11 and 12 in Niagara Square. Here's what you need to know about the two-day food festival. Hours Taste of Buffalo will run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/what-to-know-for-taste-of-buffalo-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/what-to-know-for-taste-of-buffalo-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills announce additional open practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Bills fans will have an extra chance to see the team this summer with an additional open practice inside the new Highmark Stadium. The extra practice will take place Aug. 18. The added practice follows an announcement that the team's Return of the Blue &amp; Red&nbsp;scrimmage will be first-come, first-serve [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-announce-additional-open-practice/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-announce-additional-open-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wehrle Drive and Union Road intersection closed after vehicle drives through Abbey Square]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The intersection of Wehrle Drive and Union Road was closed Monday morning after a vehicle crashed into the Abbey Square building. The Amherst bar, which permanently closed last spring, caught fire as a result of the crash. Police and fire units reported to the intersection, which remains closed. According to Amherst [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wehrle-drive-and-union-road-intersection-closed-after-vehicle-drives-through-abbey-square/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wehrle-drive-and-union-road-intersection-closed-after-vehicle-drives-through-abbey-square/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victim identified in fatal Abbey Square crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The intersection of Wehrle Drive and Union Road was closed Monday morning after a vehicle crashed into the Abbey Square building. The driver of a 2021 Honda CRV reportedly first hit a utility pole, then careened into the Amherst bar. Abbey Square, which permanently closed last spring, caught fire as a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/victim-identified-in-fatal-abbey-square-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/victim-identified-in-fatal-abbey-square-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after vehicle crashes through Abbey Square]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The intersection of Wehrle Drive and Union Road was closed Monday morning after a vehicle crashed into the Abbey Square building. The driver of a 2021 Honda CRV reportedly first hit a utility pole, then careened into the Amherst bar. Abbey Square, which permanently closed last spring, caught fire as a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-dies-after-vehicle-crashes-through-abbey-square/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-dies-after-vehicle-crashes-through-abbey-square/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo History Museum to launch Goo Goo Dolls exhibit in September]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo History Museum over the Independence Day weekend announced via social media that it will be hosting a Goo Goo Dolls exhibit beginning on Sept. 16. The exhibit, dubbed "Long Way Home," after the closing track from the Buffalo band's 2016 record "Boxes," will celebrate 40 years of the Goo [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-history-museum-to-launch-goo-goo-dolls-exhibit-in-september/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-history-museum-to-launch-goo-goo-dolls-exhibit-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This week in stadium concert history: July 5-11]]></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. July 5-11 July 6, 1974: Eric Clapton in 1974 headlined the first-ever concert at the old stadium, dubbed "Summerfest at the Stadium," and was joined by The Band, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/this-week-in-stadium-concert-history-july-5-11/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/this-week-in-stadium-concert-history-july-5-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump to host opening bell ceremony Monday to celebrate Trump Accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump will host officials from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq in the Oval Office on Monday to mark his administration&rsquo;s launch of new investment accounts for children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-to-host-opening-bell-ceremony-monday-to-celebrate-trump-accounts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-to-host-opening-bell-ceremony-monday-to-celebrate-trump-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Accounts launched with NYSE, Nasdaq bell-ringing at White House]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump opened U.S. financial markets and officially launched Trump Accounts on Monday, marking the first time the opening bell has been rung from the Oval Office.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-accounts-launched-with-nyse-nasdaq-bell-ringing-at-white-house/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-accounts-launched-with-nyse-nasdaq-bell-ringing-at-white-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA lifts US star's red card suspension at World Cup after Trump call]]></title><description><![CDATA[It appeared to be the first time since 1962 that a red card during a World Cup didn't result in a suspension.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fifa-lifts-us-stars-red-card-suspension-at-world-cup-after-trump-call/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fifa-lifts-us-stars-red-card-suspension-at-world-cup-after-trump-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Wags and Wheels" raises money for local animal rescues]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An event for animal and car lovers alike raised money for Buddy's Second Chance Rescue and Ten Lives Club on Sunday in Cheektowaga. The event featured some adoptable dogs and cats from both organizations as well as some shiny rides. "It was a great opportunity for our dogs to have exposure [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wags-and-wheels-raises-money-for-local-animal-rescues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wags-and-wheels-raises-money-for-local-animal-rescues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity fitness event hosted at Buffalo RiverWorks]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Clique Cycling and Fitness and the Carson Senfield Impact Foundation hosted "Move with a Purpose, Sweat with Heart" at Buffalo RiverWorks Sunday morning. 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"We've got sports cards, we've got video games, we got t-shirts, we've got people selling produce, vintage toys, antiques; we're [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/great-american-garage-sale-hosted-in-clarence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/great-american-garage-sale-hosted-in-clarence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Buffalo Farmers Market continues in Cazenovia Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Western New Yorkers headed to South Buffalo in droves Sunday morning to enjoy a traditional farmer's market at Cazenovia Park. From outdoor summer needs to fresh produce and even some Buffalo sports gear, the market offered a little something for everyone. "There are a lot of neighborhoods that don't do things [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/south-buffalo-farmers-market-continues-in-cazenovia-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/south-buffalo-farmers-market-continues-in-cazenovia-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 dead, 1 hurt after pair of overnight shooting incidents in Niagara Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Two people are dead and another is hurt following a pair of overnight incidents in the City of Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls Police said. The first incident happened at around 1 a.m. in the area of Fairfield Avenue and Highland Avenue. Niagara Falls Police said officers to responded to a report [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-dead-1-hurt-after-pair-of-overnight-shooting-incidents-in-niagara-falls/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-dead-1-hurt-after-pair-of-overnight-shooting-incidents-in-niagara-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 dead, 1 hurt after pair of overnight incidents in Niagara Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Two people are dead and one other is hurt following a pair of overnight incidents in the City of Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls Police said. The first incident happened at around 1 a.m. in the area of Fairfield Avenue and Highland Avenue. NF Police said officers to responded to a report [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-dead-1-hurt-after-pair-of-overnight-incidents-in-niagara-falls/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-dead-1-hurt-after-pair-of-overnight-incidents-in-niagara-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BPD: 12 hurt in 6 separate shootings overnight Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Buffalo Police Department is investigating a number of incidents after it said a total of 12 people were shot in six separate shootings that occurred between late Saturday night and early Sunday morning in Buffalo. All of the injuries appear to be non-life-threatening, according to police. Buffalo Police said officers [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bpd-12-hurt-in-6-separate-shootings-overnight-saturday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bpd-12-hurt-in-6-separate-shootings-overnight-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BPD: 12 hurt in 6 separate shootings overnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Buffalo Police Department is investigating a number of incidents after it said a total of 12 people were shot in six separate shootings that occurred between late Saturday night and early Sunday morning in Buffalo. All of the injuries appear to be non-life-threatening, according to police. Buffalo Police also said [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bpd-12-hurt-in-6-separate-shootings-overnight/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bpd-12-hurt-in-6-separate-shootings-overnight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECSO investigates homicide at Holding Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Erie County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an inmate at the Erie County Holding Center, Sheriff John Garcia announced Saturday. The Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to the holding center just after 11 a.m. Saturday after an inmate was found unresponsive in his cell. Jail staff, along [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ecso-investigates-homicide-at-holding-center/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ecso-investigates-homicide-at-holding-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Tonawanda, North Tonawanda come together for firework display]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The cities of Tonawanda and North Tonawanda came together Saturday for their annual Fourth of July firework display. &ldquo;We are celebrating America&rsquo;s 250th birthday here on the 4th of July between the Tonawandas for our annual fireworks show ... every year the mayor of Tonawanda and myself get together, and we [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/city-of-tonawanda-north-tonawanda-come-together-for-firework-display/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/city-of-tonawanda-north-tonawanda-come-together-for-firework-display/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evans teen dies after drowning incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 15-year-old male from Forestville, New York has died following a drowning incident at Lake Erie Beach Park, the town of Evans Police Department said. On Friday, around 3:30 p.m., authorities responded to a report of a male who had gone underwater without resurfacing. After being located, the victim was removed [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/evans-teen-dies-after-drowning-incident/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/evans-teen-dies-after-drowning-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chautauqua County teen dies after drowning incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 15-year-old male from Forestville, New York has died following a drowning incident at Lake Erie Beach Park, the Forestville Central School District confirmed in a statement Saturday. According to the town of Evans Police Department, on Friday, around 3:30 p.m., authorities responded to a report of a male who had [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chautauqua-county-teen-dies-after-drowning-incident/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chautauqua-county-teen-dies-after-drowning-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local family holds 80th annual reunion]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One local family is continuing a decades-old tradition Saturday, holding their 80th annual Fourth of July family reunion. The tradition was started just after World War II ended, with the safe return home of several members of the family. Jerry Zasowski, the son of one of the reunion's founders, said that [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-family-holds-80th-annual-reunion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-family-holds-80th-annual-reunion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authorities announce "Operation Key Fob" to track stolen vehicles]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Erie County Sheriff's Office announced a new way for them to track stolen vehicles Thursday called "Operation Key Fob." The initiative uses air and ground units in conjunction with intelligence resources to return vehicles to their owners. Earlier this week, law enforcement recovered four stolen vehicles and removed four more [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/authorities-announce-operation-key-fob-to-track-stolen-vehicles/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/authorities-announce-operation-key-fob-to-track-stolen-vehicles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire officials speak on firework safety for Independence Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For many, the Fourth of July weekend isn't complete without fireworks, cookouts, and outdoor gatherings. But fire officials say with that comes safety risks that should be top of mind to keep you and your loved ones safe. "This time of year, local, state, and national agencies see a huge uptick [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fire-officials-speak-on-firework-safety-for-independence-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fire-officials-speak-on-firework-safety-for-independence-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local family grieves the unexpected loss of mother]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On June 28, a local family's life changed forever. It started with a phone call no daughter ever wants to receive. "I was screaming at them, telling them to please save my mom because this is my last parent as well as for my siblings," Selena Spears said. "My sisters called [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-family-grieves-the-unexpected-loss-of-mother/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-family-grieves-the-unexpected-loss-of-mother/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canisius football star Elijah Kimble commits to Syracuse University]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; With a diamond-encrusted 716 medallion glittering around his neck, the top-rated football prospect in New York State beamed with hometown pride in pledging to continue his career down the thruway in the 315. Elijah Kimble, the Canisius High School running back awarded the Connolly Cup trophy in his junior season as [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canisius-football-star-elijah-kimble-commits-to-syracuse-university/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canisius-football-star-elijah-kimble-commits-to-syracuse-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest WNY Mario Lopez project wraps]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The latest film project to take place in the Buffalo area starring Mario Lopez has officially wrapped. "Christmas at the Starlight" stars Mario Lopez and Tony Danza. The main locations featured in the film are South Buffalo, the Village of Lewiston, and the Buffalo Heritage Carousel at Canalside. In a post [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/latest-wny-mario-lopez-project-wraps/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/latest-wny-mario-lopez-project-wraps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNY kicks off Independence Day weekend with Buffalo Philharmonic, Cosmic Baseball]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thousands packed Downtown Buffalo Friday, on the eve of America's birthday. Many enjoyed a sold-out night at the Outer Harbor, featuring the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra as they filled the air with music and fireworks, and across town, fans waited in lines wrapped around Sahlen Field to get into the also sold-out [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-kicks-off-independence-day-weekend-with-buffalo-philharmonic-cosmic-baseball/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-kicks-off-independence-day-weekend-with-buffalo-philharmonic-cosmic-baseball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing vulnerable adult alert issued for 68-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A missing vulnerable adult alert has been issued for 68-year-old Jay Neal. Neal is described as a 5-foot-7 male weighing 130 pounds, with blue hair and brown eyes. He was last seen walking on Main Street in the City of Buffalo wearing a red shirt, black pants, and blue shoes. Authorities [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/missing-vulnerable-adult-alert-issued-for-68-year-old/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/missing-vulnerable-adult-alert-issued-for-68-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing vulnerable adult alert canceled for 68-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A missing vulnerable adult alert has been canceled for 68-year-old Jay Neal. Neal is described as a 5-foot-7 male weighing 130 pounds, with blue hair and brown eyes. He was last seen walking on Main Street in the City of Buffalo wearing a red shirt, black pants, and blue shoes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/missing-vulnerable-adult-alert-canceled-for-68-year-old/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/missing-vulnerable-adult-alert-canceled-for-68-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Tree EMS to transition to all-volunteer model]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Over 1,100 -- that's how many calls Big Tree EMS services have responded to in just the last seven months. But soon, that number will turn to zero, as the town plans to get rid of Big Tree's paid EMS services. "This will be bad," Big Tree EMS employee Frank Liguori [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/big-tree-ems-to-transition-to-all-volunteer-model/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/big-tree-ems-to-transition-to-all-volunteer-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County Sheriff's Office speaks on boating safety ahead of July 4th weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- It's expected to be a busy weekend on the water as people celebrate the 4th of July, and there are a few things the Erie County Sheriff's Office wants you to remember before getting behind the controls of a boat. "On the waterway, you know, you don't have brakes. So, knowing [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-sheriffs-office-speaks-on-boating-safety-ahead-of-july-4th-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-sheriffs-office-speaks-on-boating-safety-ahead-of-july-4th-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The world's largest duck arrives in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world's largest duck is officially here in Buffalo, and locals are excited to get a glimpse at the six-story-tall attraction. "Mama Duck," as the inflatable is called, first visited Buffalo in 2016. Ten years later, the duck is back at Canalside, and people are looking forward to having it here for the 4th of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-worlds-largest-duck-arrives-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-worlds-largest-duck-arrives-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cosmic Baseball comes to Sahlen Field for holiday weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Independence Day Eve celebrations will bring fun and fireworks to the ballpark. With the Buffalo Bisons on the road, Cosmic Baseball will be sure to light up the night at Sahlen Field. "I mean, obviously there's such a tradition, for so many years, of being here on July 3 in particular, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cosmic-baseball-comes-to-sahlen-field-for-holiday-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cosmic-baseball-comes-to-sahlen-field-for-holiday-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews to repave Scajaquada this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Crews will be working to repave and repair the Scajaquada Expressway this summer, the New York State Department of Transportation announced Friday. NYSDOT said that more than 20 lane-miles will be repaved and repaired as part of the $4.65 million project, which will also include upgrades to the drainage system. Work [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-to-repave-scajaquada-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-to-repave-scajaquada-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo homeowner welcomes community with patriotic display, fire department parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- More than 500 American flags are on display outside a Buffalo home this Fourth of July as one resident continues a tradition inspired by family, community and a love for the country. For the past six years, Dave Shovelman has decorated his property with hundreds of American flags and patriotic decorations [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-homeowner-welcomes-community-with-patriotic-display-fire-department-parade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-homeowner-welcomes-community-with-patriotic-display-fire-department-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands pack Kenney Park, kicking off America's birthday weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thousands of people packed the lawn at Kenney Park in the Town of Tonawanda on Thursday for Independence Day celebrations and a spectacular fireworks show. Officials kept residents cool all evening in preparation for the event as they kicked off the holiday weekend. "We've got food, we have music and we [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/thousands-pack-kenney-park-kicking-off-americas-birthday-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/thousands-pack-kenney-park-kicking-off-americas-birthday-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Excavator operator injured in Perry barn fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An excavator operator from Perry is recovering from burns sustained in a barn fire that happened on Thursday in Perry. Officials said the process of demolition for the barn has been taking place over the past few days. They said a burn pile used by workers spread to the rest of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/excavator-operator-injured-in-perry-barn-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/excavator-operator-injured-in-perry-barn-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Excavator operator, firefighters injured in Perry barn fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An excavator operator and two firefighters were injured after a barn fire Thursday afternoon in the town of Perry. Officials said the process of demolition for the barn has been taking place over the past few days. They said a burn pile used by workers spread to the rest of the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/excavator-operator-firefighters-injured-in-perry-barn-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/excavator-operator-firefighters-injured-in-perry-barn-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the Vineyard: Ravine]]></title><description><![CDATA[NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ontario (WIVB) &mdash; Looking for a taste of Italy without booking a flight? One local winery is serving up fresh hot pizzas on the patio -- and a Michelin-trained chef is behind all the culinary magic. Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery has lots of rustic charm and more than 150 years of history. It's located [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/from-the-vineyard-ravine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/from-the-vineyard-ravine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYISO Energy Watch ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The New York Independent System Operator, which oversees the electricity grid, ended an Energy Watch that it issued on Thursday. The NYISO ended the watch late Thursday night, saying operating reserves returned to standard levels and that the grid is operating normally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nyiso-energy-watch-ends/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nyiso-energy-watch-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy Watch issued in NY]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With the high heat comes high demand on New York State's power grid. The New York Independent System Operator, which oversees the electricity grid, issued an Energy Watch on Thursday. The state is at low energy supply as of Thursday evening, meaning operating reserves are declining. Residents are suggested to conserve [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/energy-watch-issued-in-ny/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/energy-watch-issued-in-ny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo's homeless population tries to beat the heat as temps soar in WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; When it comes to ways to beat the excessive heat that's invaded much of Western New York and the city of Buffalo this week, for some it's not as simple as stepping inside an air-conditioned home or going to the pool. For Buffalo's homeless population, weather like this week's presents its own [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalos-homeless-population-tries-to-beat-the-heat-as-temps-soar-in-wny/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalos-homeless-population-tries-to-beat-the-heat-as-temps-soar-in-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schumer seeks to delay cuts to SNAP program]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is pushing to delay federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Schumer, who was at the Warsaw Food Pantry in Wyoming County on Thursday, said that starting in October, states and counties will have to pay for most of the administrative costs of SNAP benefits. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/schumer-seeks-to-delay-cuts-to-snap-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/schumer-seeks-to-delay-cuts-to-snap-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WIVB-TV nominated for 7 New York Emmy awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; WIVB-TV was nominated for seven New York Emmy awards for this year on Thursday. The nominations were announced at the PIX11 studio in New York City. You can see the full list of nominations below: The sports awards will be announced on Sept. 15, and the New York Emmy Awards will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wivb-tv-nominated-for-7-new-york-emmy-awards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wivb-tv-nominated-for-7-new-york-emmy-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Village People show at Batavia Downs will go on after death of frontman]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Village People concert set for July 17 at Batavia Downs will still go on after the death of frontman Victor Willis earlier this week. Willis died at 74 on Tuesday following a short illness. He was also one of the band's co-founders. The band, formed in 1977 and known for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/village-people-show-at-batavia-downs-will-go-on-after-death-of-frontman/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/village-people-show-at-batavia-downs-will-go-on-after-death-of-frontman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 injured after 3-vehicle crash at Broadway and Adams Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person was injured after being ejected from a vehicle in a three-vehicle crash at Broadway and Adams Street around 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Buffalo police said. The person suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries, officials said. Prior to the crash, officers had responded to an alleged assault call on Grey Street, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-injured-after-3-vehicle-crash-at-broadway-and-adams-street/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-injured-after-3-vehicle-crash-at-broadway-and-adams-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan: Niagara Square flagpole damaged, Somali flag removed by vandals]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo's flagpole in Niagara Square was damaged and a Somali flag was allegedly removed by vandals early Thursday morning, Mayor Sean Ryan said. The flag had been raised earlier this week by Heal International in honor of Somalian Independence Day. "The flagpoles in Niagara Square are available for use by the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-mayor-sean-ryan-niagara-square-flagpole-damaged-somali-flag-removed-by-vandals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-mayor-sean-ryan-niagara-square-flagpole-damaged-somali-flag-removed-by-vandals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man pleads guilty to killing woman in Cybertruck hit-and-run]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man pleaded guilty on Thursday for killing a pedestrian with a Cybertruck during a hit-and-run on William Street in July 2025, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. Wendell M. Brooks, 45, pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter, leaving the scene of an incident without reporting resulting in death, and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-pleads-guilty-to-killing-woman-in-cybertruck-hit-and-run/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-pleads-guilty-to-killing-woman-in-cybertruck-hit-and-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michigan Street bridge in downtown Buffalo temporarily inaccessible due to heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Michigan Street bridge in downtown Buffalo will be temporarily inaccessible, as the bridge has become stuck in the upright position due to the heat. Per City of Buffalo officials, this week's high temperatures in Western New York caused the metal on the bridge to expand, causing the incident. The Edward [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/michigan-street-bridge-in-downtown-buffalo-temporarily-inaccessible-due-to-heat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/michigan-street-bridge-in-downtown-buffalo-temporarily-inaccessible-due-to-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans cheer first U.S. World Cup knockout win since 2002]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Soccer fans gathered at watch parties across Buffalo to cheer on the United States in Wednesday's 2-0 knockout matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina as the U.S. secured its first knockout win since 2002. With the World Cup expanding to include 48 teams, this is the first time the teams have ever [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fans-cheer-first-us-world-cup-knockout-win-since-2002/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fans-cheer-first-us-world-cup-knockout-win-since-2002/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Museums offer free admission for Independence Day weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Local Bank of America holders can get free admission to three museums this weekend to celebrate Independence Day. The AKG Art Museum, the Buffalo Museum of Science and Explore &amp; More are offering free admission as a part of Bank of America's Museums on Us program. The AKG Art Museum and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/museums-offer-free-admission-for-independence-day-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/museums-offer-free-admission-for-independence-day-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) &mdash; Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night to advance to the round [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-beats-bosnia-herzegovina-2-0-to-advance-to-round-of-16-and-keep-its-world-cup-dreams-alive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-beats-bosnia-herzegovina-2-0-to-advance-to-round-of-16-and-keep-its-world-cup-dreams-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPA approves pesticides that may be considered 'forever chemicals,' though it disputes that label]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration has approved three new pesticides that may be considered &ldquo;forever chemicals&rdquo; under an international definition, though the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)&nbsp; is disputing the characterization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/epa-approves-pesticides-that-may-be-considered-forever-chemicals-though-it-disputes-that-label/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/epa-approves-pesticides-that-may-be-considered-forever-chemicals-though-it-disputes-that-label/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for restaurants, shops, more around Highmark Stadium in the works]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The new Highmark Stadium is expected to bring in thousands of fans in just a few months, but officials in Hamburg say the opportunity extends far beyond football. Municipalities are trying to take advantage of the momentum and transform the surrounding area. "They are really thinking big here," Frank Armento, senior [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/plans-for-restaurants-shops-more-around-highmark-stadium-in-the-works/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/plans-for-restaurants-shops-more-around-highmark-stadium-in-the-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaders look to transform area around new Highmark Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The new Highmark Stadium is expected to bring in thousands of fans in just a few months, but leaders in Hamburg say the opportunity extends far beyond football. Town leaders are trying to take advantage of the momentum and transform the surrounding area. "They are really thinking big here," Frank Armento, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/leaders-look-to-transform-area-around-new-highmark-stadium/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/leaders-look-to-transform-area-around-new-highmark-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City pools officially open for summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The city of Buffalo's pools opened for the first time this summer on July 1, and opening day couldn't come soon enough for families looking to beat the heat. Six city pools are open this year, and you can check an online schedule for the days and hours of operation. Visitors [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/city-pools-officially-open-for-summer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/city-pools-officially-open-for-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cradle Beach unveils new musical and sensory trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On July 1, Cradle Beach unveiled a new trail for their campers to support their vision of creating "a community where everyone&rsquo;s abilities are limited only by their dreams." Cradle Beach, located in Angola, New York, is a camp that is known for creating an inclusive environment for children and adults [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cradle-beach-unveils-new-musical-and-sensory-trail/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cradle-beach-unveils-new-musical-and-sensory-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trying to beat the heat without breaking the bank? Experts weigh in]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Cooling down comes at a cost, but there are some ways to help lower your energy usage during this stretch of hot weather. National Grid spokesperson Jared Paventi said summer and winter tend to be higher billing periods for most customers. It's important for your wallet and health to find a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trying-to-beat-the-heat-without-breaking-the-bank-experts-weigh-in/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trying-to-beat-the-heat-without-breaking-the-bank-experts-weigh-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Man who shot dog believed animal was possessed]]></title><description><![CDATA[HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Sky, a 7-year-old German Shepherd, is now fighting for his life after police said his owner, 62-year-old Dennis Rutkowski, of Hamburg, admitted to shooting the dog in the face. Rukowski was arraigned Tuesday morning before Hamburg Town Court Justice Carl W. Morgan on one count of aggravated cruelty to animals, one count [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-man-who-shot-dog-believed-animal-was-possessed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-man-who-shot-dog-believed-animal-was-possessed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 teenagers accused of stealing vehicles from Grand Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two Buffalo teenagers are facing charges after two stolen vehicles were recovered in Riverside Park Tuesday morning, the Erie County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies responded to a call from Grand Island about a stolen vehicle around 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Officials said deputies tracked the missing Ford Explorer to Riverside Park, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-teenagers-accused-of-stealing-vehicles-from-grand-island/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-teenagers-accused-of-stealing-vehicles-from-grand-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vietnam veteran inducted into NYS Senate Veterans Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Vietnam veteran received a rare honor for his military service and dedication on Wednesday at Veterans Memorial Park in Tonawanda. Michael Militello is now a member of the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. He said the support from the public has grown immensely since there was once [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/vietnam-veteran-inducted-into-nys-senate-veterans-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/vietnam-veteran-inducted-into-nys-senate-veterans-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto Maple Leafs land prized player in free agency, signing Bobrovsky to 3-year, $21 million deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time Stanley Cup champion goalie Sergei Bobrovsky agreed to a three-year, $21 million contract with the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, leaving Florida behind and filling a long-unaddressed need for Toronto hours into the NHL&rsquo;s free agent signing period. At 37, Bobrovsky joins an Auston Matthews-led team seeking to transition on the fly under a new [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/toronto-maple-leafs-land-prized-player-in-free-agency-signing-bobrovsky-to-3-year-21-million-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/toronto-maple-leafs-land-prized-player-in-free-agency-signing-bobrovsky-to-3-year-21-million-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL free agency opens with Stuart Skinner heading to Winnipeg as goalie carousel starts spinning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuart Skinner is heading to Winnipeg as the carousel of goaltenders moving around the NHL picked up steam Wednesday with the start of free agency. Skinner agreed to terms on a two-year contract worth $7.5 million with the Jets, who have been listening to trade offers for three-time Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck. Skinner helped [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nhl-free-agency-opens-with-stuart-skinner-heading-to-winnipeg-as-goalie-carousel-starts-spinning/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nhl-free-agency-opens-with-stuart-skinner-heading-to-winnipeg-as-goalie-carousel-starts-spinning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Seneca man sentenced for fatal hit-and-run]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A West Seneca man was sentenced to 2 to 6 years in prison for a fatal hit-and-run in North Buffalo in September 2024, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. Samuel Baer, 45, also had his driver's license revoked for six months. The victim, 59-year-old Joseph W. Domnissey, was struck [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/west-seneca-man-sentenced-for-fatal-hit-and-run/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/west-seneca-man-sentenced-for-fatal-hit-and-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills partner with national tailgating company]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Whether you go to the Bills Mafia House, Hammer's Lot, or just bring your own setup to a lot around Highmark Stadium -- the Bills Mafia is well-known for its pregame tailgating. But starting this upcoming season, a national group will be offering fans the opportunity to tailgate like a "VIP" [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-partner-with-national-tailgating-company/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-partner-with-national-tailgating-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Erie County narcotics chief pleads not guilty to gun storage charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Former Erie County Chief of Narcotics D.J. Granville pleaded not guilty in Buffalo City Court Wednesday morning in relation to a gun storage charge. Granville was charged with unsafe storage of a gun after the weapon was allegedly found in an abandoned Tesla near City Hall in downtown Buffalo in May. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-erie-county-narcotics-chief-pleads-not-guilty-to-gun-storage-charge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-erie-county-narcotics-chief-pleads-not-guilty-to-gun-storage-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take 5 ticket worth more than $15K sold in Alden]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A top Take 5 prize ticket worth more than $15,000 was sold in Alden for Tuesday night's drawing. The ticket, worth a total of $15,411, was sold at the Marilla Express on Clinton Street in Alden. The Take 5 drawing is done twice daily, once at 2:30 p.m. and again at [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/take-5-ticket-worth-more-than-15k-sold-in-alden/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/take-5-ticket-worth-more-than-15k-sold-in-alden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Yorkers most affected by national diarrhea parasite outbreak: CDC]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (PIX11) &mdash; There's a mysterious outbreak of a diarrhea-related parasite happening in the U.S. right now, and New York is being hit by it the hardest. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is trying to determine the source of a Cyclosporiasis outbreak that has seen 145 reported cases across the country [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-yorkers-most-affected-by-national-diarrhea-parasite-outbreak-cdc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-yorkers-most-affected-by-national-diarrhea-parasite-outbreak-cdc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damar Hamlin nominated for ESPY Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has been nominated for the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award for his leadership in turning a life-altering medical emergency into a national mission. In 2023, Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on the field during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Now, his Chasing M's Foundation raises [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/damar-hamlin-nominated-for-espy-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/damar-hamlin-nominated-for-espy-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Public Schools face scrutiny for disproportionate suspensions]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For years, parents, students and advocates have argued Buffalo Public Schools rely too heavily on suspensions. Now, they're asking the Buffalo Common Council to help make sure promised reforms don't stop on paper. This all stems from the New York Attorney General's investigation into Buffalo Public Schools. In February, the attorney [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-public-schools-face-scrutiny-for-disproportionate-suspensions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-public-schools-face-scrutiny-for-disproportionate-suspensions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman charged with aiding terror group]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An Irondequoit woman is facing federal charges after she was accused of "attempting to provide material support and resources" to a designated foreign terrorist organization, the U.S. Attorney's Office said on Tuesday. Catherine Beth Washburn, 37, is accused of making roughly 80 cryptocurrency transfers, totaling more than $30,000 to a person [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/woman-charged-with-aiding-terror-group/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/woman-charged-with-aiding-terror-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tips on maximizing gas mileage from AAA]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Despite the rising prices of rentals and gas, more than 72 million people are expected to travel over the upcoming week to celebrate Independence Day. That number is up from last year's travel rate. AAA projects that of that number, more than 61 million people will travel by car. AAA representatives [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tips-on-maximizing-gas-mileage-from-aaa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tips-on-maximizing-gas-mileage-from-aaa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 injured in incident involving purported fireworks, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Several people were injured after an incident involving purported fireworks in Buffalo, city officials said on Tuesday. The Buffalo Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 200 block of Lathrop Street around 8 p.m. Officials said when fire crews arrived on scene, they found no fire, but several [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-injured-in-incident-involving-purported-fireworks-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-injured-in-incident-involving-purported-fireworks-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City resources help residents beat the heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A major heatwave is hitting Buffalo just days before America's 250th birthday. The city is helping residents cool down with several resources, including splash pads that are already open to beat the heat. On July 1 the city's pools will officially open, including a brand new one located at Masten Park. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/city-resources-help-residents-beat-the-heat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/city-resources-help-residents-beat-the-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14-pound baby stuns parents, hospital staff in WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A West Seneca family is celebrating the birth of their healthy baby girl, who's making headlines because of her unusual size. Born earlier this month at an astonishing weight, this baby left not only her family but also the hospital staff at Golisano Children's Hospital shocked. &ldquo;They had estimated her to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/14-pound-baby-stuns-parents-hospital-staff-in-wny/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/14-pound-baby-stuns-parents-hospital-staff-in-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 4 fireworks will not happen downtown Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Fireworks will not take place downtown Buffalo for this year's Independence Day celebration, according to city officials. Officials said they discussed the idea of fireworks, but after exploring potential locations, they could not find a safe and widely accessible viewing area. As a result, there will not be a downtown fireworks [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/july-4-fireworks-will-not-happen-downtown-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/july-4-fireworks-will-not-happen-downtown-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independence Day fireworks will not happen in downtown Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Fireworks will not take place downtown Buffalo for this year's Independence Day celebration, according to city officials. Officials said they discussed the idea of fireworks, but after exploring potential locations, they could not find a safe and widely accessible viewing area. As a result, there will not be a downtown fireworks [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/independence-day-fireworks-will-not-happen-in-downtown-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/independence-day-fireworks-will-not-happen-in-downtown-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County Fair debuts 'Animals After Hours']]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New this summer, the Erie County Fair is introducing exclusive experiences for animal lovers. "Animals After Hours" is new at the fair, taking visitors behind the scenes at the Agriculture Discovery Center for animal encounters, wine and cheese pairings, interactive photo opportunities and more. The event takes place Aug. 15 from [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-fair-debuts-animals-after-hours/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-fair-debuts-animals-after-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tips for staying cool in the heat in WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As mother nature continues to crank up the heat, medical professionals are urging people to stay safe. That includes knowing the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Dr. Joseph Cronin, a physician with Western New York Immediate Care, said protecting your health in the high heat is all [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tips-for-staying-cool-in-the-heat-in-wny/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tips-for-staying-cool-in-the-heat-in-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonawanda, North Tonawanda to host July 4 fireworks show]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The twin cities alongside the Erie Canal will celebrate America's 250th birthday together on July 4. North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec shared details on the special fireworks display. Skylighters Fireworks of New York will put on a professional display from a safe spot on the Renaissance Bridge that will be visible [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-north-tonawanda-to-host-july-4-fireworks-show/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-north-tonawanda-to-host-july-4-fireworks-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch WIVB's 'Mental Health 4 You' special]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- "Mental Health&nbsp;4 You" is a 30-minute special by WIVB highlighting the mental health resources that are there&nbsp;for you&nbsp;in&nbsp;your&nbsp;community.&nbsp; This special program, sponsored by Spectrum Health &amp; Human Services, begins with a look at how the organization, which has been serving WNY for decades, is rebuilding its flagship location at 1280 Main [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/watch-wivbs-mental-health-4-you-special/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/watch-wivbs-mental-health-4-you-special/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch News 4's 'Mental Health 4 You' special]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- "Mental Health&nbsp;4 You" is a 30-minute special by News 4 that highlights the mental health resources that are there&nbsp;for you&nbsp;in&nbsp;your&nbsp;community.&nbsp; This special program, sponsored by Spectrum Health &amp; Human Services, begins with a look at how the organization, which has been serving WNY for decades, is rebuilding its flagship location at [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/watch-news-4s-mental-health-4-you-special-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/watch-news-4s-mental-health-4-you-special-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unhealthy air quality continues today]]></title><description><![CDATA[...AIR QUALITY ALERT is posted now until midnight tonight for all of our broadcast area. Outdoor air quality levels are expected to be greater than an Air Quality Index of 150 for fine particulates making it unhealthy for all groups. You may even be able to smell some smoke at times. These conditions will probably [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/unhealthy-air-quality-continues-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/unhealthy-air-quality-continues-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unhealthy air quality continues Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[...AIR QUALITY ALERT is posted now until midnight tonight throughout Western New York. Outdoor air quality levels are expected to be greater than an Air Quality Index of 150 for fine particulates making it unhealthy for all groups. You may even be able to smell some smoke at times. These conditions will probably persist into [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/unhealthy-air-quality-continues-thursday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/unhealthy-air-quality-continues-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunderstorms early tonight, then sunny Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[...NWS Severe Prediction Center has outlined all of our broadcast area for the threat of scattered severe thunderstorms Saturday. Potentially damaging wind gusts will be the primary risk, though there is a non-zero percent risk of a few tornadoes. If the severe weather occurs, it will be most likely later Saturday afternoon into the evening... [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/thunderstorms-early-tonight-then-sunny-sunday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/thunderstorms-early-tonight-then-sunny-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temperatures, humidity rising once again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures and humidity once again increase over the next few days, though the heat will neither be as excessive and humidity as oppressive. The disturbance that resulted in localized torrential downpours and flash flooding Monday should remain mainly south of the region today aside from a few isolated showers and thundershowers mainly south and east [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/temperatures-humidity-rising-once-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/temperatures-humidity-rising-once-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temperatures, humidity once again rising]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drying starts to take hold Tuesday for much of the area with just a slight chance of an isolated thundershower south of Buffalo Tuesday afternoon. Following more lake week showers, things improve just in time for the Taste of Buffalo along with more comfortable temperatures and humidity. TUESDAY: Humid, Partly to Mostly Sunny, Slight Chance [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/temperatures-humidity-once-again-rising/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/temperatures-humidity-once-again-rising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sweltering heat returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sultry weather persists as a cold front remains over the area Friday, though it shifts farther south getting into Saturday allowing for weather improvements. Due to the close proximity of the weather front, isolated or widely scattered showers and thunderstorms will be likely Friday. Some could produce some very heavy downpours. Any leftover showers taper [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sweltering-heat-returns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sweltering-heat-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seasonal and Comfortable Conditions set to Return]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we wrap up the holiday weekend rain showers and pop up thunderstorms are set to remain in the region for our Sunday. For the most part showers/thunderstorms will take aim in the Southern Tier. Heading into the new work week, we hold on to the chance of precipitation for our Monday. Like Sunday, timing [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/seasonal-and-comfortable-conditions-set-to-return/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/seasonal-and-comfortable-conditions-set-to-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scattered thunderstorms possible throughout Thursday evening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sultry weather persists ahead of an approaching cold front that moves over the area overnight but doesn't really clear to the south until during Friday morning. Scattered thunderstorms develop beginning Thursday afternoon initially across the Lake Ontario Counties and perhaps a few south of the city. A strong to severe thunderstorm is possible with locally [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/scattered-thunderstorms-possible-throughout-thursday-evening/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/scattered-thunderstorms-possible-throughout-thursday-evening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potential for strong-severe storms in spots]]></title><description><![CDATA[...NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined an area north of a Findley Lake-West Valley-Canaseraga including metro Buffalo-Niagara Falls for the potential of severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong damaging wind gusts. They will be most likely Thursday afternoon and evening... Temperatures and humidity once again increase over the next few days, though the heat will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/potential-for-strong-severe-storms-in-spots/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/potential-for-strong-severe-storms-in-spots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potential for locally excessive rain Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heading into the new work week, we hold on to the chance of precipitation for our Monday. Like Sunday, timing for the greatest coverage of rain is looking to be right around midday, however, coverage will be more widespread across the entire region. Seasonal temperatures and conditions are set to return as well heading into [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/potential-for-locally-excessive-rain-monday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/potential-for-locally-excessive-rain-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potential for locally excessive rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Severe flash flood warnings have been issued for central Alleghany County until 7:30 p.m., southeastern Alleghany County until 9:15 p.m., parts of McKean County until 8:45 p.m., and Wyoming County until 9:15 p.m. A moderate flash flood watch has been issued for Potter County through late tonight. A disturbance passing to the south today spreads [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/potential-for-locally-excessive-rain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/potential-for-locally-excessive-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning showers expected Friday before sunny afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sultry weather persists ahead of an approaching cold front that moves over the area overnight but doesn't really clear to the south until during Friday morning. Scattered thunderstorms develop beginning Thursday afternoon initially across the Lake Ontario Counties and perhaps a few south of the city. A strong to severe thunderstorm is possible with locally [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/morning-showers-expected-friday-before-sunny-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/morning-showers-expected-friday-before-sunny-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lower humidity and sunshine Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sultry weather persists as a cold front remains over the area Friday, though it shifts farther south getting into Saturday allowing for weather improvements. Due to the close proximity of the weather front, isolated or widely scattered showers and thunderstorms will be likely Friday. Some could produce some very heavy downpours. Any leftover showers taper [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lower-humidity-and-sunshine-sunday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lower-humidity-and-sunshine-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low clouds and fog before plenty of sun Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[...A severe flash flood warning has been issued for Potter County until 11:30 p.m. by the National Weather Service... ...NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined our northern Pennsylvania broadcast area Friday for isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts... Sultry weather persists as a cold front remains over the area Friday, though it [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/low-clouds-and-fog-before-plenty-of-sun-saturday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/low-clouds-and-fog-before-plenty-of-sun-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat advisories throughout WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;HEAT ADVISORY for all of Western New York from now until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, and for McKean and Potter Counties from Noon Wednesday until 8:00 p.m. Thursday&hellip; &hellip;EXTREME HEAT WATCH for northern Erie (north of Route 20A including the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metro, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee Counties from Noon Wednesday until 8:00 p.m. Friday&hellip; &hellip;NWS Storm [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/heat-advisories-throughout-wny/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/heat-advisories-throughout-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Few isolated showers, thundershowers Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[...NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined our northern Pennsylvania broadcast area Friday for isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts... Sultry weather persists as a cold front remains over the area Friday, though it shifts farther south getting into Saturday allowing for weather improvements. Due to the close proximity of the weather front, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/few-isolated-showers-thundershowers-friday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/few-isolated-showers-thundershowers-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Excessive heat, humidity persists]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;HEAT ADVISORY for all of Western New York south of the Lake Ontario Counties and for McKean and Potter Counties until 8:00 p.m. Friday&hellip; &hellip;EXTREME HEAT WARNING for Niagara, and Orleans Counties from Noon Wednesday until 8:00 p.m. Friday&hellip; &hellip;NWS Storm Prediction Center has once again included a portion of our area north of a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/excessive-heat-humidity-persists/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/excessive-heat-humidity-persists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another localized severe weather threat Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[...NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted all of our broadcast area for scattered severe thunderstorms Tuesday. A greater chance of numerous severe thunderstorms will be possible across southern McKean and Potter Counties. Potentially damaging wind gusts, large hail, and there is a non-zero percent risk of tornado development. 4Warn Weather will be monitoring... You can [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/another-localized-severe-weather-threat-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/another-localized-severe-weather-threat-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air quality will impact sensitive groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[...AIR QUALITY ALERT is posted now until midnight tonight throughout Western New York. Outdoor air quality levels are expected to be greater than an Air Quality Index of 135 for fine particulates. You may even be able to smell some smoke at times. These conditions may persist into Thursday. Young children and those suffering from [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/air-quality-will-impact-sensitive-groups/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/air-quality-will-impact-sensitive-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Quality Alert for WNY on Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Air Quality Alert is in effect for all of Wednesday throughout Western New York. Outdoor air quality levels are expected to be greater than an Air Quality Index of 135 for fine particulates. ...HEAT ADVISORY now until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday for all of our broadcast area for heat indices building into the 100s across [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/air-quality-alert-for-wny-on-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/air-quality-alert-for-wny-on-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Quack Quest 250' scavenger hunt throughout Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The World's Largest Rubber Duck is making a return to Buffalo's Canalside for Independence Day weekend -- and leading up to the weekend, you might spot some customized ducklings throughout town. "In Erie County and Western New York, we are celebrating all 250 years of history, not just what happened 250 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/quack-quest-250-scavenger-hunt-throughout-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/quack-quest-250-scavenger-hunt-throughout-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man accused of throwing brick at FBI building window]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man has been accused of throwing a brick at a window of the FBI Building in downtown Buffalo in June, the United States Attorney's Office said. Octavio Smith, 47, has been charged with depredation of government property. Officials allege that on June 25, Smith threw a brick at a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-accused-of-throwing-brick-at-fbi-building-window/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-accused-of-throwing-brick-at-fbi-building-window/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron hits free agency: James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, which means another decision awaits. A mere 16 years after his first famed &ldquo;decision&rdquo; &mdash; the one that saw him leave Cleveland for Miami &mdash; James is getting ready to change uniforms once again. He has told the Lakers that his eight-year run with them is over [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lebron-hits-free-agency-james-not-returning-to-lakers-plans-to-play-24th-season-elsewhere/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lebron-hits-free-agency-james-not-returning-to-lakers-plans-to-play-24th-season-elsewhere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James will not be back with the Los Angeles Lakers and plans to play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere. His decision is perhaps the biggest domino that will fall during the NBA's offseason player movement window, alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded by Milwaukee to Miami &mdash; one of James' former stops. The Lakers [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lebron-james-not-returning-to-lakers-plans-to-play-24th-season-elsewhere/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lebron-james-not-returning-to-lakers-plans-to-play-24th-season-elsewhere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo sewer rates to go up slightly]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Sewer rates in Buffalo are set to go up slightly beginning in July, the Buffalo Sewer Authority said Tuesday. Starting Wednesday homeowners will be charged $1.34 per $1,000 of assessed value of their home, up from the current rate of $1.29. Overall, a "typical" Buffalo homeowner will see their rates go [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-sewer-rates-to-go-up-slightly/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-sewer-rates-to-go-up-slightly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sanborn man sentenced for killing 26-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Sanborn man was sentenced on Monday to 22 years in prison for shooting and killing a 26-year-old man in Niagara Falls in June 2022, the Niagara County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday. Gabriel Moyer, 24, had previously admitted to killing Keith Agee on June 4, 2022, pleading guilty to first-degree [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sanborn-man-sentenced-for-killing-26-year-old/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sanborn-man-sentenced-for-killing-26-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamburg man accused of shooting his dog]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Hamburg man has been accused of shooting his dog on Sunday, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday. Dennis J. Rutkowski, 62, was arraigned on Monday morning on charges of aggravated cruelty to animals, prohibited use of weapons, and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Hamburg police were conducting [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hamburg-man-accused-of-shooting-his-dog/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hamburg-man-accused-of-shooting-his-dog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump&rsquo;s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The justices relied on a long-settled understanding of the 14th Amendment, adopted after the Civil [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/supreme-court-upholds-birthright-citizenship-rejecting-trumps-proposed-limits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/supreme-court-upholds-birthright-citizenship-rejecting-trumps-proposed-limits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Far Trio talks new record, touring the Northeast, music scene connection]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Far Trio, hot on the heels of its newest release, "Here and Now," are hitting the road to bring their soul-infused rock to venues across the Northeast. Two members of the trio, guitarist and vocalist Drew Azzinaro and bassist and vocalist Eamon Rayhn, spoke with WIVB about the band's latest [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/far-trio-talks-new-record-touring-the-northeast-music-scene-connection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/far-trio-talks-new-record-touring-the-northeast-music-scene-connection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minor charged in connection with police chase, stolen vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A minor is facing charges after allegedly fleeing from police in a stolen vehicle in Cambria early Tuesday morning, officials said. Police attempted to initiate a traffic stop of a vehicle that had been reported as stolen on Saunders Settlement Road around 2 a.m. Tuesday when the vehicle allegedly attempted to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/minor-charged-in-connection-with-police-chase-stolen-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/minor-charged-in-connection-with-police-chase-stolen-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County to receive nearly $1 million to replace lead lines]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Federal funding is on the way for the Erie County Water Authority. Monday morning, Congressman Tim Kennedy announced nearly $1 million in federal funding for the authority to continue replacing lead service lines to homes. &ldquo;Older communities like Western New York continue to deal with the toxic legacy of past practices, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-to-receive-nearly-1-million-to-replace-lead-lines/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-to-receive-nearly-1-million-to-replace-lead-lines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salsa in the Park 2026 season in full swing]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Western New Yorkers are celebrating the summertime by putting on their dancing shoes. Salsa in the Park returned to Delaware Park for its 11th season two weeks ago, and it's gaining even more momentum. Dance instructor Jerome Williams said that his classes are for all dancers, at any level. "We start [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/salsa-in-the-park-2026-season-in-full-swing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/salsa-in-the-park-2026-season-in-full-swing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strong Hearts restaurant announces closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Vegan restaurant Strong Hearts announced on Monday that it will be closing its doors, both in Buffalo and Syracuse, in July. In a message on social media, the restaurant announced that the final day of operation at their Niagara Street location will be July 11, after four years in business. Their [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/strong-hearts-restaurant-announces-closure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/strong-hearts-restaurant-announces-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['17 for 17 Tour' raising money for children's hospitals]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB)-- Many Buffalo Bills fans are counting down the days until the 2026-2027 season begins. This year, one Bills fan is truly shifting his Buffalo Bills spirit into gear, and plans to travel to every Buffalo Bills game, both home and away. "My father and I talked about going to all 17 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/17-for-17-tour-raising-money-for-childrens-hospitals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/17-for-17-tour-raising-money-for-childrens-hospitals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo receives more than $60M for 4 parking ramps]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The city of Buffalo announced on Monday that it has closed the sale of four parking ramps to the Buffalo Parking Authority, generating more than $60 million in revenue for the city. Buffalo will receive $30 million "immediately," the city said, and the remaining amount will be spread over the fiscal [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-receives-more-than-60m-for-4-parking-ramps/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-receives-more-than-60m-for-4-parking-ramps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBS's Norah O'Donnell Visits the Chautauqua Institution]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For over 150 years, people have gathered at the Chautauqua Institution. It is a place where people don&rsquo;t just come to relax and get away, but also to learn and share meaningful discussions with those around them. The institution is known for hosting distinguished guest speakers. Among past speakers is President [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cbss-norah-odonnell-visits-the-chautauqua-institution/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cbss-norah-odonnell-visits-the-chautauqua-institution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBS's Norah O'Donnell speaks at the Chautauqua Institution]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For over 150 years, people have gathered at the Chautauqua Institution. It is a place where people don&rsquo;t just come to relax and get away, but also to learn and share meaningful discussions with those around them. The institution is known for hosting distinguished guest speakers. Among past speakers is President [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cbss-norah-odonnell-speaks-at-the-chautauqua-institution/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cbss-norah-odonnell-speaks-at-the-chautauqua-institution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camp Good Days kicks off 2026 summer season]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Summer is in full swing in Lancaster, at Western New York Junior Good Days, part of Camp Good Days and Special Times. The weeklong camp is for children ages four to seven who have been impacted by cancer or sickle cell anemia. Each summer, there are three Junior Good Days camps: [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/camp-good-days-kicks-off-2026-summer-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/camp-good-days-kicks-off-2026-summer-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The guilt is unbearable’: Father confronts former friend who abused his daughter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The investigation began in January 2023, when Homeland Security Investigations received a referral from Queensland Police in Australia. Police there discovered 47 images of a little girl being sexually abused in a child pornography series that circulated globally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-guilt-is-unbearable-father-confronts-former-friend-who-abused-his-daughter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-guilt-is-unbearable-father-confronts-former-friend-who-abused-his-daughter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catholic Charities unveils behavioral health center]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Catholic Charities unveiled its behavioral health center on Monday with more amenities to serve the surrounding community. The work on the clinic, located on Rich Street, took nearly three years to complete. Improvements include a new elevator, HVAC systems and roof repairs. Leaders said the improvements will help elevate patient care. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/catholic-charities-unveils-behavioral-health-center/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/catholic-charities-unveils-behavioral-health-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Bonaventure to host preseason game vs. Penn State at KeyBank Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team will host Penn State in a preseason game at KeyBank Center in October, the school announced Monday. The game will take place Saturday, Oct. 17. "We're extremely excited to return to Buffalo and KeyBank Center to host Penn State in the inaugural Greenlight Preseason Showcase," [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/st-bonaventure-to-host-preseason-game-vs-penn-state-at-keybank-center/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/st-bonaventure-to-host-preseason-game-vs-penn-state-at-keybank-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 injured in crash involving dirt bike]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Authorities are investigating a crash involving a dirt bike and a pickup truck that injured two people on Monday, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office said. Officials responded to Braley Road in the town of Porter around 10 a.m. after receiving a report of a serious injury motor vehicle accident. A dirt [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-injured-in-crash-involving-dirt-bike/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-injured-in-crash-involving-dirt-bike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New specialty cafe opens at Walden Galleria]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new specialty cafe featuring a wide variety of global flavors has opened at the Walden Galleria. Taiba Coffee, which specializes in Yemeni coffee, is on the first floor of the mall near P.F. Chang's and The Melting Pot. The 1,150-square-foot cafe features authentic Yemeni coffee as well as an espresso [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-specialty-cafe-opens-at-walden-galleria/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-specialty-cafe-opens-at-walden-galleria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1-year-old Scottie is looking for a forever home]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This weekend's Wake Up Wags featured Scottie, a 1-year-old from Texas who is looking for a forever home. "He's just 100% perfect in every way," Lauren Killian with Buddy's Second Chance Rescue said. "He's really good with my dog, he's been good with all the dogs he's met at Buddy's events. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-year-old-scottie-is-looking-for-a-forever-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-year-old-scottie-is-looking-for-a-forever-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beach season kicks off in Erie County]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Ahead of what is expected to be one of the hottest weeks of the summer, Erie County's beaches are officially open for the summer season. "It's really great that we're kicking off the summer season at the beach because it's going to be a really hot week with heat indexes in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/beach-season-kicks-off-in-erie-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/beach-season-kicks-off-in-erie-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seneca Resorts &amp; Casinos continues Bills partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bills and Seneca Resorts &amp; Casinos are bringing their longstanding partnership to the team's new home. The gaming corporation signed on as a founding partner with the team, the two sides said Monday. For several years, Seneca Resorts &amp; Casinos has been the "Official Casino of the Buffalo Bills." [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/seneca-resorts-amp-casinos-continues-bills-partnership/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/seneca-resorts-amp-casinos-continues-bills-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jessica Pegula wins opener at Wimbledon as No. 4 seed, avoiding another major upset]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Jessica Pegula has advanced to the second round of Wimbledon by defeating Dasha Vidmanova in straight sets Monday at the All England Club. Pegula, the No. 4 ranked player in the world, was coming off an upset loss in the first round at the French Open, and was beaten in her [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jessica-pegula-wins-opener-at-wimbledon-as-no-4-seed-avoiding-another-major-upset/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jessica-pegula-wins-opener-at-wimbledon-as-no-4-seed-avoiding-another-major-upset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jessica Pegula reaches third round at Wimbledon, avoiding another major upset]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Jessica Pegula advanced through the second round of Wimbledon by defeating Sara Sorribes Tormo on Wednesday at the All England Club. Pegula, ranked No. 4 in the world, rallied to win a tiebreaker in the first set of her 7-6, 6-1 victory against Tormo. She will now face Jessica Bouzas Meneiro [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jessica-pegula-reaches-third-round-at-wimbledon-avoiding-another-major-upset/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jessica-pegula-reaches-third-round-at-wimbledon-avoiding-another-major-upset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court rules states can accept mail ballots after Election Day  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court on Monday ruled 5-4 that states can accept mail ballots after polls close in federal races, rejecting the Republican National Committee&rsquo;s (RNC) push to defeat the practice. More than a dozen states deem mail ballots that arrive after Election Day valid, so long as they were postmarked by then. Justice Amy Coney [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/supreme-court-rules-states-can-accept-mail-ballots-after-election-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/supreme-court-rules-states-can-accept-mail-ballots-after-election-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man charged with manslaughter in Gatchell Street slaying]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Buffalo man has been charged with manslaughter in connection to allegedly beating a man to death on Gatchell Street in May, Buffalo police said Monday. Charles Williams, 37, is accused of beating 53-year-old Jason Sorden on the first block of Gatchell in the early morning hours of May 1. Sorden [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-charged-with-manslaughter-in-gatchell-street-slaying/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-charged-with-manslaughter-in-gatchell-street-slaying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 injured in Niagara Street shooting, police investigate]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Police are investigating a shooting on Niagara Street that seriously injured one man just after midnight on Monday, according to officials. Officers responded to the shooting call in the 1500 block of Niagara Street, where the victim was transported to ECMC for gunshot wounds to his arm and leg. Gun [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-injured-in-niagara-street-shooting-police-investigate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-injured-in-niagara-street-shooting-police-investigate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eggert Road reopens after crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- WIVB News 4 is working to learn more after a crash shut down Eggert Road on Monday morning. Eggert Road was closed from Sheridan to Niagara Falls Boulevard in Tonawanda for thirteen hours after an overnight crash, according to NITTEC. A broken power pole, light pole and signs were down at [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/eggert-road-reopens-after-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/eggert-road-reopens-after-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash shuts down Eggert Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- WIVB News 4 is working to learn more after a crash shut down Eggert Road on Monday morning. Eggert Road is closed from Sheridan to Niagara Falls Boulevard in Tonawanda. A broken power pole, light pole and signs were down at the scene. News 4 reached out to Town of Tonawanda [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crash-shuts-down-eggert-road/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crash-shuts-down-eggert-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to celebrate America 250 in WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- America's 250th birthday will be celebrated across the country this Independence Day, with various special events taking place throughout Western New York. Here's how WNY is celebrating America's biggest birthday yet: Fireworks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/where-to-celebrate-america-250-in-wny/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/where-to-celebrate-america-250-in-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This week in stadium concert history: June 28-July 4]]></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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"I know Bradly's up there super pumped up, excited that we got to do that and that his teammates [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/late-niagara-university-hockey-player-honored-by-sabres-at-nhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/late-niagara-university-hockey-player-honored-by-sabres-at-nhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mario Lopez debuts new "Casa Mexico" tequila]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Actor Mario Lopez was back in the 716 Sunday to premiere his brand-new tequila "Casa Mexico." Lopez was at Premier Wine and Spirits on Sunday morning to debut the liquor while also meeting up with fans and signing bottles. "I always like to take the opportunity to meet people in the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mario-lopez-debuts-new-casa-mexico-tequila/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mario-lopez-debuts-new-casa-mexico-tequila/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Read Across Buffalo kicks off at Canalside]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The ten-week 'Read Across Buffalo' program kicked off Sunday at Canalside. As part of the program, each reader gets an interactive reading map featuring landmarks across the city; participants can show their reading stars to the involved spots and, in return, receive books and other prizes. 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Players from second grade all the way to high school were able to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-bandits-host-youth-lacrosse-clinic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-bandits-host-youth-lacrosse-clinic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World's largest rubber duck returning to Canalside]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The world's largest rubber duck is returning to WNY next weekend for the first time in a decade. From July 3 to 5, the six-story-tall "Mama Duck," as well as her 10-foot-tall baby, Timmy, will be on display at Canalside as part of their Independence Day Weekend festivities. 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The pair last [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/worlds-largest-duck-returning-to-canalside/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/worlds-largest-duck-returning-to-canalside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freedom Walk 2026 showcases traveling Harriet Tubman statue]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The historic Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor celebrated Freedom Walk 2026 on Sunday, headlined by artist Wesley Wofford's traveling statue of Harriet Tubman. According to organizers, the statue represents America's struggles to live up to its promise of freedom. The walk, which retraces the path many African Americans took to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/freedom-walk-2026-showcases-traveling-harriet-tubman-statue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/freedom-walk-2026-showcases-traveling-harriet-tubman-statue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Seneca Chief returns to Canalside after statewide voyage]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Dozens filled Canalside Saturday welcoming the historic replica Erie Canal boat 'Seneca Chief' back to Buffalo's waterfront, marking its ceremonial homecoming after a statewide journey. "The Erie Canal is not just a story of growth and progress but one that calls on us to reflect more thoughtfully on our history, recognizing [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/historic-seneca-chief-returns-to-canalside-after-statewide-voyage/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/historic-seneca-chief-returns-to-canalside-after-statewide-voyage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[31st Ride for Roswell breaks fundraising record]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thousands of riders, volunteers, survivors, patients, and supporters gathered at the University at Buffalo North Campus Saturday for the 31st Ride for Roswell. The more than 6,000 participating cyclists broke a new fundraising record of $6.3 million to support cancer research and patients at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. "These funds [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/31st-ride-for-roswell-breaks-fundraising-record/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/31st-ride-for-roswell-breaks-fundraising-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Yard at Perry open air market celebrates grand opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Food vendors, local artisans, and bars lined Perry Street Saturday where Western New Yorkers had a chance to get out, grab some drinks, and enjoy the sun. The open-air summer market celebrated its grand opening Friday night, which organizers said was a huge success. "Yesterday was our official grand opening, so [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-yard-at-perry-open-air-market-celebrates-grand-opening/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-yard-at-perry-open-air-market-celebrates-grand-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community rallies around man struck on e-bike in hit and run]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- According to the Olean Police Department, Saturday, June 20, at around 2:45 a.m., Nick Meyer was traveling on an e-bike near the intersection of Delaware Avenue and Queen Street. That's when police said he was struck by a vehicle and the operator left the scene. "Basically, what we discovered in that [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/community-rallies-around-man-struck-on-e-bike-in-hit-and-run/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/community-rallies-around-man-struck-on-e-bike-in-hit-and-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O.J. Simpson will not be included at the new Highmark Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The first Buffalo Bill to be inducted into the team's Wall of Fame will not be moving to the new Highmark Stadium, team officials told WIVB News 4. O.J. 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Fans from all over the U.S. and Canada gathered at KeyBank Center as the NHL Draft officially kicked off [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/downtown-buffalo-booms-with-nhl-draft-taste-of-country-friday-night/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/downtown-buffalo-booms-with-nhl-draft-taste-of-country-friday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State allocates $17 million for Erie and Niagara County road projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday that more than $17 million will go towards two major road projects in Erie and Niagara Counties. The state is spending $8.7 million to repair three interstate 9-90 bridges in Amhurst, and another $8.5 million to rebuild part of Route 93 in Youngstown and Porter. In [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/state-allocates-17-million-for-erie-and-niagara-county-road-projects/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/state-allocates-17-million-for-erie-and-niagara-county-road-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New documents detail events leading to deadly Pembroke bus crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New documents released by the NTSB Friday are shedding light on what led to the deadly tour bus crash in Pembroke last August, including that the driver's attempt to throw away a water bottle had led to him losing control of the bus. Five people died and dozens of others were [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-documents-detail-events-leading-to-deadly-pembroke-bus-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-documents-detail-events-leading-to-deadly-pembroke-bus-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live updates: Sabres offseason, development camp, free agency, draft, trades and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen has been buzzing through his first offseason in command, making several roster decisions and impactful trades before the making two selections in the first round of the NHL Draft. Follow along for updates from the draft, development camp starting Monday at Harborcenter, and the free [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-sabres-offseason-development-camp-free-agency-draft-trades-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-sabres-offseason-development-camp-free-agency-draft-trades-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live updates: Sabres draft, trades, development camp, free agency, more]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen has been buzzing through his first offseason in command, making several roster decisions and impactful trades before the start of the NHL Draft in Buffalo on Friday night, and the opening of free agency July 1. Follow along here for updates from the draft, development camp, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-sabres-draft-trades-development-camp-free-agency-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-sabres-draft-trades-development-camp-free-agency-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live updates: Sabres draft, trades, development camp, free agency, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen has been buzzing through his first offseason in command, making several roster decisions and impactful trades before the making two selections in the first round of the NHL Draft. While the event is being held in downtown Buffalo, the Sabres front office is operating out [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-sabres-draft-trades-development-camp-free-agency-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-sabres-draft-trades-development-camp-free-agency-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live updates: Sabres draft D Daxon Rudolph, C Ilia Morozov in 1st round]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen has been buzzing through his first offseason in command, making several roster decisions and impactful trades before the start of the NHL Draft in Buffalo on Friday night, and the opening of free agency July 1. Follow along here for updates from the draft, development camp, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-sabres-draft-d-daxon-rudolph-c-ilia-morozov-in-1st-round/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-sabres-draft-d-daxon-rudolph-c-ilia-morozov-in-1st-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran reunion hosted aboard USS The Sullivans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aboard Naval ship USS The Sullivans DD-537, members of the United States military became family. The USS The Sullivans was commissioned in 1943 and was named in honor of the five Sullivan brothers who died while serving together aboard the USS Juneau during World War II. The ship was later decommissioned in 1965 and is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/veteran-reunion-hosted-aboard-uss-the-sullivans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/veteran-reunion-hosted-aboard-uss-the-sullivans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo PAL to receive Legacy Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This year, the Buffalo Police Athletic League is marking its diamond anniversary. The local group earned the national PAL Legacy Award in commemoration of 75 years serving WNY. The award will be presented to the league during their "PAL in the Park" event Sunday in Delaware Park. The league offers programs [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-pal-to-receive-legacy-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-pal-to-receive-legacy-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BPS brings on law firm to investigate allegations against board member]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Public School District announced Friday that it's bringing on law firm Hodgson Russ to investigate allegations of sexual harassment made against a school board member. Details on the allegations have not been released, and the district has not confirmed which board member is being investigated. Board President Kathy Evans [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bps-brings-on-law-firm-to-investigate-allegations-against-board-member/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bps-brings-on-law-firm-to-investigate-allegations-against-board-member/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres trade for defenseman Olen Zellweger]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Sabres have acquired defenseman Olen Zellweger from the Anaheim Ducks in a trade prospect forward Anton Wahlberg and a second-round draft pick, the team announced Friday. Zellweger tallied seven goals and 22 points with a plus-4 rating in 76 games as a 22-year-old this past season. The 5-foot-10, 193-pound defenseman [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-trade-for-defenseman-olen-zellweger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-trade-for-defenseman-olen-zellweger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI's Operation Summer Heat is underway, combating crime nationwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The FBI is cracking down on crime in Western New York this summer and across the country, working to address an uptick in violence. Operation Summer Heat, the FBI's nationwide effort to combat crime, is now underway, and it started with an arrest from the FBI Safe Streets Task Force involving [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fbis-operation-summer-heat-is-underway-combating-crime-nationwide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fbis-operation-summer-heat-is-underway-combating-crime-nationwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shop Prime Day Apple deals on MacBooks and iPads before Apple's higher prices land]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shop Prime Day Apple deals because Apple says higher prices are coming We've just heard that Apple is raising its prices amid rising memory and storage costs. That means the prices of many products, including the MacBook, iPad, and Apple Watch, will spike &mdash; and by several hundred dollars in many cases. The good news [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/shop-prime-day-apple-deals-on-macbooks-and-ipads-before-apples-higher-prices-land/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/shop-prime-day-apple-deals-on-macbooks-and-ipads-before-apples-higher-prices-land/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Marshals make 1 arrest, continue search for remaining fugitive]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- U.S. Marshals are looking for a man who is considered armed and dangerous following a homicide in Puerto Rico, officials said. Jabdiel Cruz-Cartejena, 21, is wanted by U.S. Marshals following a homicide in Coamo, Puerto Rico on March 21. Both were last seen in Rochester, officials said. Ronald Aponte-Castillo, 39, who [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-marshals-make-1-arrest-continue-search-for-remaining-fugitive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-marshals-make-1-arrest-continue-search-for-remaining-fugitive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Marshals looking for 2 fugitives]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- U.S. Marshals are looking for two men who are considered armed and dangerous following a homicide in Puerto Rico, and one is wanted for allegedly violating supervised release conditions in Western New York, officials said. Ronald Aponte-Castillo, 39, and Jabdiel Cruz-Cartejena, 21, are wanted by U.S. Marshals following a homicide in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-marshals-looking-for-2-fugitives/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-marshals-looking-for-2-fugitives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Island sues federal government over Seneca's purchase of land]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Officials in Grand Island are suing the U.S. Department of the Interior over the federal government's approval of the Seneca Nation being allowed to purchase more than 200 acres of undeveloped land earlier this year. The suit was filed in U.S. District Court earlier this week. The Seneca Nation purchased the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/grand-island-sues-federal-government-over-senecas-purchase-of-land/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/grand-island-sues-federal-government-over-senecas-purchase-of-land/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USPS employee admits to stealing workers' compensation benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A United States Postal Service employee was sentenced for stealing nearly $10,000 of workers' compensation benefits, New York State's Inspector General Office said on Friday. Thomas Malicki, 28, of Kenmore, pleaded guilty to stealing wage reimbursement checks that were mailed to his then-girlfriend's mother after she died. According to an investigation, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/usps-employee-admits-to-stealing-workers-compensation-benefits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/usps-employee-admits-to-stealing-workers-compensation-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk ordered to give deposition in alleged 'vote buying' election scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal judge on Thursday ordered Tesla CEO Elon Musk to testify under oath in two cases where he is accused of defrauding voters in swing states before the 2024 general election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/elon-musk-ordered-to-give-deposition-in-alleged-vote-buying-election-scheme/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/elon-musk-ordered-to-give-deposition-in-alleged-vote-buying-election-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zellner, local leaders, analysts react to primary election]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Assemblyman Jon Rivera celebrated Tuesday night after defeating incumbent Jeremy Zellner for the 61st State Senate seat. This comes despite Zellner having the backing of the Erie County Democrats, as well as a major fundraising advantage. "I was surprised, we were caught off guard a little bit," Zellner said. He believes [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/zellner-local-leaders-analysts-react-to-primary-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/zellner-local-leaders-analysts-react-to-primary-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zellner "caught off-guard" by primary election results]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Assemblyman Jon Rivera celebrated Tuesday night after defeating incumbent Jeremy Zellner for the 61st State Senate seat. This comes despite Zellner having the backing of the Erie County Democrats, as well as a major fundraising advantage. "I was surprised, we were caught off-guard a little bit," Zellner said. He believes many [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/zellner-caught-off-guard-by-primary-election-results/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/zellner-caught-off-guard-by-primary-election-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cosmic Sports announces new Cosmic Hockey league]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Plans for a bright new version of hockey were announced Thursday right here in WNY by the creators of "Cosmic Baseball." "Cosmic Hockey" merges speed, skill, and creativity with state-of-the-art black light technology to create what Cosmic Sports calls "hockey's first-ever entertainment-focused barnstorming property." From the puck to the stick, to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cosmic-sports-announces-new-cosmic-hockey-league/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cosmic-sports-announces-new-cosmic-hockey-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overnight search leads to life-saving rescue in Boston Forest County Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 911 caller is being credited with helping to save a man's life following an overnight search in Boston Forest County Park. According to the Erie County Sheriff's Office, a search was launched around 8 p.m. Monday after receiving a report that an unattended vehicle had been parked for several hours. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/overnight-search-leads-to-life-saving-rescue-in-boston-forest-county-park-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/overnight-search-leads-to-life-saving-rescue-in-boston-forest-county-park-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overnight search leads to life saving rescue in Boston Forest County Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 911 caller is being credited with helping to save a man's life following an overnight search in Boston Forest County Park. According to the Erie County Sheriff's Office, a search was launched around 8 p.m. Monday after receiving a report that an unattended vehicle had been parked for several hours. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/overnight-search-leads-to-life-saving-rescue-in-boston-forest-county-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/overnight-search-leads-to-life-saving-rescue-in-boston-forest-county-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo &amp; Erie County Public Library collects patches for 'We the People' quilt]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As we approach America's 250th Anniversary, the Buffalo and Erie County Public library is celebrating the stories and culture of our community by collecting patches to create a "We the People" quilt. "It's pure Americana, we're really excited by it and anyone is welcomed to come and express themselves through fiber [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-amp-erie-county-public-library-collects-patches-for-we-the-people-quilt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-amp-erie-county-public-library-collects-patches-for-we-the-people-quilt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sean Ryan addresses local impact of state mask measure for law enforcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Western District Judge Lawrence Vilardo rebuffed a request from the federal government for a preliminary injunction to block the rollout of a state measure, in the state budget, that prohibits local or state law enforcement officers from wearing masks that conceal their identity while interacting with the public. The Trump Administration [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sean-ryan-addresses-local-impact-of-state-mask-measure-for-law-enforcement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sean-ryan-addresses-local-impact-of-state-mask-measure-for-law-enforcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man convicted of attempted murder following brutal attack with shovel]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was convicted of attempted murder for a brutal assault in the city's Lovejoy neighborhood in July 2025, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced Thursday. Julian Taylor, 32, was convicted of second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Around 8:15 p.m. on July [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-convicted-of-attempted-murder-following-brutal-attack-with-shovel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-convicted-of-attempted-murder-following-brutal-attack-with-shovel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer City Fitness series returns for 11th season]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Summer City Fitness series will return for its 11th season on June 27, city officials and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield announced Thursday. Free weekly fitness classes will take place on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. from June 27 to Sept. 5 (excluding July 4) at the Johnnie [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/summer-city-fitness-series-returns-for-11th-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/summer-city-fitness-series-returns-for-11th-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo artists The Water Dogs, Noah Lee collab on new single ahead of Taste of Country pre-show]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo-based country band Noah Lee and the Stetsons will be performing a 1:30 p.m. Taste of Country pregame show on Friday at Buffalo Iron Works. This August, Lee will be featuring on a new single from sibling trio The Water Dogs, who will be joining Lee and his band at the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-artists-the-water-dogs-noah-lee-collab-on-new-single-ahead-of-taste-of-country-pre-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-artists-the-water-dogs-noah-lee-collab-on-new-single-ahead-of-taste-of-country-pre-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Meet Me Downtown' initiative aims to boost downtown Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Western New York officials and M&amp;T Bank announced a new initiative aimed at boosting Buffalo's downtown on Thursday. "Meet Me Downtown" is a series of six downtown events beginning in July. The collaboration between public, private and nonprofit partners is the area's latest effort to bring people downtown and help support [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/meet-me-downtown-initiative-aims-to-boost-downtown-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/meet-me-downtown-initiative-aims-to-boost-downtown-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How did each area vote in the NY-61 Democratic primary?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Jon Rivera saw the most success in Buffalo in his win over Jeremy Zellner in the Democratic primary for New York's 61st State Senate district on Tuesday night, while Zellner did best in the city of Tonawanda and Grand Island, according to data from the Erie County Board of Elections. The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-did-each-area-vote-in-the-ny-61-democratic-primary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-did-each-area-vote-in-the-ny-61-democratic-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainy weather cancels World Cup watch party at Canalside]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A watch party to cheer on Team USA in their World Cup match against Turkiye has been canceled at Canalside due to rainy weather. Organizers shared the cancelation on social media on Thursday, announcing that their next watch party is set for July 1, the date of Team USA's round of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rainy-weather-cancels-world-cup-watch-party-at-canalside/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rainy-weather-cancels-world-cup-watch-party-at-canalside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Day ends tonight: 130+ deals from Apple, Dyson and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the last day to shop low Prime Day prices&nbsp; Prime Day is Amazon's biggest sale of the year &mdash; and this one did not disappoint.&nbsp;Prime Day 2026 kicked&nbsp;off on Tuesday&nbsp;with deals available on the Prime page and in the Amazon Shopping app. This year we saw a lot of the year's lowest prices on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/prime-day-ends-tonight-130-deals-from-apple-dyson-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/prime-day-ends-tonight-130-deals-from-apple-dyson-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Day, Day 3: 130+ deals from Apple, Bose and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's day 3 of Prime Day, and the prices keep dropping Prime Day is Amazon's biggest sale of the year &mdash; and this year, it arrived&nbsp;early. The four-day event is running&nbsp;June 23-26, a shift from the usual July dates. Prime Day 2026 kicked&nbsp;off at 12:01 a.m. PDT, with deals available on the Prime page and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/prime-day-day-3-130-deals-from-apple-bose-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/prime-day-day-3-130-deals-from-apple-bose-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We uncovered the best hidden gems of Prime Day 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon's Prime Day event is happening now Amazon's Prime Day sales event happens every summer and it's always a great time to save with deals across 35 different categories. This year's Prime Day event is happening&nbsp;now! From June 23-26 there will be tons of deals, and our editors are finding the best&nbsp;discounts on hidden gems [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/we-uncovered-the-best-hidden-gems-of-prime-day-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/we-uncovered-the-best-hidden-gems-of-prime-day-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WIVB-TV and Buffalo Bills announce multi-year extension of broadcast partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash;WIVB-TV, Western New York&rsquo;s News Leader and a Nexstar Media Group station serving Buffalo and the surrounding area, today announced a new multi-year extension of its broadcast partnership with the National Football League&rsquo;s Buffalo Bills, continuing one of the most enduring relationships in professional sports broadcasting. As the Official Television Broadcast Partner [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wivb-tv-and-buffalo-bills-announce-multi-year-extension-of-broadcast-partnership/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wivb-tv-and-buffalo-bills-announce-multi-year-extension-of-broadcast-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[William Mattar offers safe ride vouchers for July 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Independence Day weekend is less than two weeks away, and one local law firm is helping to make sure Western New Yorkers celebrate safely. William Mattar Law Offices is offering a free Safe Ride program. For 20 years, the firm has offered the program to help prevent drivers from getting behind [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/william-mattar-offers-safe-ride-vouchers-for-july-4/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/william-mattar-offers-safe-ride-vouchers-for-july-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual picnic raises funds for United Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Niagara Regional Construction Alliance hosted their annual summer picnic in North Tonawanda on Wednesday, raising funds for the United Way organization. New for this year, the event hosted a nail-driving contest as a team-based fundraising competition. Contractors, tradespeople, business owners and community partners came together for the event. Leaders from [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/annual-picnic-raises-funds-for-united-way/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/annual-picnic-raises-funds-for-united-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 teenagers arrested for stolen vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New York State Police said two Buffalo teenagers were arrested after they received a call for a stolen SUV in the town of Clarence on Tuesday night. Troopers received a call for a stolen Jeep Wagoneer around 8:15 p.m. An investigation determined the vehicle was unlocked with the keys inside. State [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-teenagers-arrested-for-stolen-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-teenagers-arrested-for-stolen-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese citizen arrested, charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A citizen of China was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, the U.S. Attorney's Office said on Wednesday. According to a criminal complaint by a town of Tonawanda resident, the resident received a Microsoft alert on a computer screen [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chinese-citizen-arrested-charged-with-conspiracy-to-commit-wire-fraud/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chinese-citizen-arrested-charged-with-conspiracy-to-commit-wire-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres sign forward Zach Benson for 7 years at $7.5 million annual value]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Sabres have agreed to terms with forward Zach Benson on a seven-year contract with an average annual value of $7.5 million, the team announced Wednesday night. Benson will become the highest-paid winger on Buffalo's roster at age 21 after his third NHL season during which he emerged as a vital [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-sign-forward-zach-benson-for-7-years-at-75-million-annual-value/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-sign-forward-zach-benson-for-7-years-at-75-million-annual-value/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ride for Roswell returns this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thousands of Western New Yorkers will ride to raise funds for Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center this weekend. Ride Day takes place on Saturday, June 27, at the University at Buffalo's North Campus. The fundraiser honors cancer survivors and stretches along nine different routes, including a new path in Niagara Falls. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ride-for-roswell-returns-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ride-for-roswell-returns-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An inside look into Rivera's primary campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A stunning upset. A bit of a shock. That's how some people are describing the outcome of New York's Democratic primary for the 61st Senate District after Assemblymember Jon Rivera secured a win. According to the Erie County Board of Elections, with 99% of all votes counted, Rivera secured 55% of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/an-inside-look-into-riveras-primary-campaign/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/an-inside-look-into-riveras-primary-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gold medalist Hayley Scamurra hosts hometown hockey clinic]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two-time Olympic medalist Hayley Scamurra is bringing her medals and skills home to teach girls about what it takes to compete. Scamurra is hosting a hometown hockey clinic at a rink that's close to her heart in Wheatfield. She described the opportunity to mentor young athletes as nostalgic, taking her back [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/gold-medalist-hayley-scamurra-hosts-hometown-hockey-clinic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/gold-medalist-hayley-scamurra-hosts-hometown-hockey-clinic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans lament ticket prices for new Bills stadium: 'outrageous']]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Bills Mafia could be found in force in Orchard Park on Wednesday, just one day after the ribbon was cut on the new Highmark Stadium. Fans from as far as Florida, Tennessee and even Texas were admiring the outside of the new stadium. None of them were shy about voicing their [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fans-lament-ticket-prices-for-new-bills-stadium-outrageous/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fans-lament-ticket-prices-for-new-bills-stadium-outrageous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Zoo welcomes Mozzarella the Capybara]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new capybara has arrived in Western New York, and he's already capturing hearts at the Buffalo Zoo. Mozzarella, the male capybara, was born in November at New Jersey's Cape May County Zoo. Now he has a new home at the Buffalo Zoo's M&amp;T Bank Rainforest Falls, where visitors can see [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-zoo-welcomes-mozzarella-the-capybara/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-zoo-welcomes-mozzarella-the-capybara/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo School Board member resigns, citing transparency and accountability issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo School Board member Cindi McEachon announced her resignation from the board on Wednesday, saying that she has concerns about the board's transparency and accountability. "This was not an easy decision. However, I have serious concerns about the Board's current governance practices and whether transparency, accountability and collaboration are being upheld [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-school-board-member-resigns-citing-transparency-and-accountability-issues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-school-board-member-resigns-citing-transparency-and-accountability-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Tuch 'moving on' from Sabres, says GM Jarmo Kekalainen]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Sabres have been unable to reach an agreement with Alex Tuch on a contract extension and expect the top-line forward to sign elsewhere in free agency next week, general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said. "I don&rsquo;t think at this point that we&rsquo;ve come to any point in our talks that [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/alex-tuch-moving-on-from-sabres-says-gm-jarmo-kekalainen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/alex-tuch-moving-on-from-sabres-says-gm-jarmo-kekalainen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Tuch 'moving on' from Sabres, going to Washington in reported sign-and-trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Sabres have been unable to reach an agreement with Alex Tuch on a contract extension, general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said Wednesday, and the top-line forward is reportedly heading to the Washington Capitals in a sign-and-trade deal. Tuch is reported to be signing an eight-year contraction with an average annual [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/alex-tuch-moving-on-from-sabres-going-to-washington-in-reported-sign-and-trade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/alex-tuch-moving-on-from-sabres-going-to-washington-in-reported-sign-and-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Day hack: All of your household essentials are deeply discounted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon understood the assignment and gave up&nbsp;great deals on essentials&nbsp; Paper towels, detergent, toothpaste, shampoo &mdash; they're the essentials you have to have, and Prime Day has discounts on all of them. While you may associate this annual shopping event with splurge-y tech and shiny kitchen gadgets, this year, the most useful deals may be [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/prime-day-hack-all-of-your-household-essentials-are-deeply-discounted/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/prime-day-hack-all-of-your-household-essentials-are-deeply-discounted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matteo Bocelli talks "Falling in Love" record, Fallsview show]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Matteo Bocelli will be performing at Fallsview Casino's OLG Stage on July 4, in support of his new record, "Falling in Love." He spoke with WIVB ahead of the show about the record, its topic of love, the production process, singing in multiple languages, and more. "My show is obviously a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/matteo-bocelli-talks-falling-in-love-record-fallsview-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/matteo-bocelli-talks-falling-in-love-record-fallsview-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alissa Ellman is the 24th Congressional District Democratic Primary winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) &mdash; Alissa Ellman will be the Democratic candidate in the New York's 24th Congressional District. Ellman, a veteran, who says she decided to run for Congress after losing her job due to DOGE cuts, defeated Diana Kastenbaum, who is the CEO and owner of a die casting company. Ellman will now face [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/alissa-ellman-is-the-24th-congressional-district-democratic-primary-winner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/alissa-ellman-is-the-24th-congressional-district-democratic-primary-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victory declared in race for NY’s 149th Assembly District]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A victory has been declared in the race for New York's 149th Assembly District in Tuesday's Democratic primary. Adam Bojak declared victory in the race for New York's 149th Assembly District. As of 10:30 p.m., he has 50% of the vote according to the Erie County Board of Elections, putting him [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/victory-declared-in-race-for-nys-149th-assembly-district/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/victory-declared-in-race-for-nys-149th-assembly-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adam Bojak declares victory in NY-149 Democratic primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A victory has been declared in the race for New York's 149th Assembly District in Tuesday's Democratic primary. Adam Bojak declared victory in the race for New York's 149th Assembly District. As of 10:30 p.m., he has 50% of the vote according to the Erie County Board of Elections, putting him [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/adam-bojak-declares-victory-in-ny-149-democratic-primary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/adam-bojak-declares-victory-in-ny-149-democratic-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jon Rivera declares victory in Dem primary for 61st District Senate seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Assemblymember Jon Rivera declared victory in Tuesday's Democratic primary for New York's 61st Senate District, giving him the inside track at unseating current State Sen. Jeremy Zellner. As of 11 p.m., he has 55% of the vote according to the Erie County Board of Elections. The seat became vacant when Sean [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jon-rivera-declares-victory-in-dem-primary-for-61st-district-senate-seat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jon-rivera-declares-victory-in-dem-primary-for-61st-district-senate-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres trade defenseman Bowen Byram to Chicago for No. 4 pick in NHL draft: reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Sabres are trading defenseman Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks for a package that includes the No. 4 overall pick in this week's NHL draft, according to multiple reports. The deal also includes the No. 45 pick in the second round of the draft and defenseman Louis Crevier coming to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-trade-defenseman-bowen-byram-to-chicago-for-no-4-pick-in-nhl-draft-reports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-trade-defenseman-bowen-byram-to-chicago-for-no-4-pick-in-nhl-draft-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres trade defenseman Bowen Byram to Chicago for No. 4 pick in NHL draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Sabres have traded defenseman Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks for a package that includes the No. 4 overall pick in this week's NHL draft. The deal announced by the Sabres on Tuesday night also includes the No. 45 pick in the second round of the draft and defenseman Louis [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-trade-defenseman-bowen-byram-to-chicago-for-no-4-pick-in-nhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-trade-defenseman-bowen-byram-to-chicago-for-no-4-pick-in-nhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres trade Bowen Byram to Chicago for No. 4 pick in NHL draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Sabres have traded defenseman Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks for a package that includes the No. 4 overall pick in this week's NHL draft. The deal announced by the Sabres on Tuesday night also includes the No. 45 pick in the second round of the draft and defenseman Louis [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-trade-bowen-byram-to-chicago-for-no-4-pick-in-nhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-trade-bowen-byram-to-chicago-for-no-4-pick-in-nhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 injured in crash, Amherst Police investigate]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Amherst Police are investigating an accident on the I-290 West near the I-990 that left one driver injured on Tuesday. Police said a car was driving westbound in the left lane on I-290 West when it crossed over the center and right lanes and struck a tow truck. The truck was [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-injured-in-crash-amherst-police-investigate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-injured-in-crash-amherst-police-investigate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials investigate crash involving runaway horse]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash involving a vehicle and a runaway horse in the town of Little Valley on Tuesday. Officials said a car struck the horse after it entered traffic. Two adults and five children sustained various injuries in the collision. One of the adults was [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/officials-investigate-crash-involving-runaway-horse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/officials-investigate-crash-involving-runaway-horse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three-year construction project begins on I-190]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thousands of motorists are going to be met with a construction site during their daily commute. A $61.8 million project is now taking place on the I-190 from Exit 1 to Exit 5, going from three lanes of traffic to two lanes in both directions, north and south. "For everyone who [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/three-year-construction-project-begins-on-i-190/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/three-year-construction-project-begins-on-i-190/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senate votes to direct Trump to withdraw troops from Iran conflict, 4 Republicans break ranks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Senate on Tuesday approved a House-passed resolution directing President Trump to withdraw U.S. armed forces from hostilities against Iran after four GOP senators broke ranks and voted to undercut Trump&rsquo;s authority as commander in chief. The Senate voted 50 to 48 to approve the resolution, which&nbsp;passed the House&nbsp;215-208 earlier this month. The measure came [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/senate-votes-to-direct-trump-to-withdraw-troops-from-iran-conflict-4-republicans-break-ranks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/senate-votes-to-direct-trump-to-withdraw-troops-from-iran-conflict-4-republicans-break-ranks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rochester woman gets probation for bringing gun to KeyBank Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Rochester woman was sentenced to three years of probation for trying to enter KeyBank Center with a loaded gun in March 2024, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday. Tenitia R. Cullum, 33, previously pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal possession of a weapon in April 2025. Cullum was arrested [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rochester-woman-gets-probation-for-bringing-gun-to-keybank-center/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rochester-woman-gets-probation-for-bringing-gun-to-keybank-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief returning to Buffalo Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The historic Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief will return to Buffalo this Saturday after completing a statewide voyage marking the start of free public programming at Canalside.&nbsp; The boat will depart from Gateway Park in North Tonawanda at 9:15 a.m. and is expected to arrive at Canalside around noon. There will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-canal-boat-seneca-chief-returning-to-buffalo-saturday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-canal-boat-seneca-chief-returning-to-buffalo-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D'Youville gets extended accreditation for doctorate of physical therapy program]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; D'Youville University will retain accreditation for its doctorate of physical therapy program until 2036, the school said Tuesday. Awarded by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE),the university earned the maximum accreditation of 10 consecutive years. The accreditation was first obtained in 1991. D&rsquo;Youville received the sanction through a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dyouville-gets-extended-accreditation-for-doctorate-of-physical-therapy-program/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dyouville-gets-extended-accreditation-for-doctorate-of-physical-therapy-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunkirk man sentenced for 2022 shooting of 2 children]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Dunkirk man was sentenced to five years in prison on Monday after two children were shot in 2022, the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday. Juan Cruz Corraliza, 43, was sentenced after being convicted of first-degree attempted assault. He was also sentenced to 2 1/3 years to seven years [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dunkirk-man-sentenced-for-2022-shooting-of-2-children/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dunkirk-man-sentenced-for-2022-shooting-of-2-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo band Mother Nature's Son playing release show at Area 54 on Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Indie rock band Mother Nature's Son released its debut full-length record, "The Seven People You Meet In Heaven," through the label 1120 Records on June 6. The band will be playing the release show for the record Thursday at Area 54 on Main Street in Buffalo. Frontman Anthony Wachowiak and synth [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-band-mother-natures-son-playing-release-show-at-area-54-on-thursday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-band-mother-natures-son-playing-release-show-at-area-54-on-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire at vacant home on Mohr Street deemed arson]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A fire at a vacant home on Mohr Street in Buffalo Tuesday morning was deemed arson, Buffalo fire officials said. Crews responded to 95 Mohr St., near Broadway, around 5:30 a.m. Due to water low levels and "rapidly deteriorating" conditions firefighters were forced to go on the defense. An occupied home [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fire-at-vacant-home-on-mohr-street-deemed-arson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fire-at-vacant-home-on-mohr-street-deemed-arson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills formally opening new Highmark Stadium Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Bills will formally open the new Highmark Stadium with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. Tuesday. You can watch the ceremony live on this page. The $2 billion stadium is nearly finished and is expected to be fully ready in time for the first regular season game against the Detroit [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-formally-opening-new-highmark-stadium-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-formally-opening-new-highmark-stadium-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills formally open new Highmark Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Bills formally opened the new Highmark Stadium with a ribbon cutting Tuesday morning. You can watch the entire ceremony in the video player above. "Our journey began on June 5, 2023, when several of us stood out here with shovels in our hands at the ceremonial groundbreaking of Highmark Stadium," [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-formally-open-new-highmark-stadium/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-formally-open-new-highmark-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Day deals are live: Apple, Shark, Dyson and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Day has started and huge deals are already live Prime Day is Amazon's biggest sale of the year, and this year, it's coming early. The four-day event returns beginning today and will run June 23-26, marking a change from the usual July dates. Prime Day 2026 kicks off at 12:01 a.m. PDT, with deals [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/prime-day-deals-are-live-apple-shark-dyson-and-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/prime-day-deals-are-live-apple-shark-dyson-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A Cooks Tour' event raises money to support local hospitality workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo's restaurant community joined together for a good cause Monday, as the Family Meal Hospitality Trust hosted its annual 'A Cook's Tour' event at Kleinhans Music Hall. Guests were able to indulge in food and drinks prepared by more than 30 top chefs and hospitality professionals across the region. All of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-cooks-tour-event-raises-money-to-support-local-hospitality-workers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-cooks-tour-event-raises-money-to-support-local-hospitality-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL YouTuber Tom Grossi returns to WNY for benefit tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Tom Grossi is no stranger to Buffalo. The NFL YouTuber and 2023 NFL Fan of the Year returned to Western New York Monday as part of his 30-in-30 tour benefitting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. "I think we had 100, maybe 150 people last time we were here in Buffalo, and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nfl-youtuber-tom-grossi-returns-to-wny-for-benefit-tour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nfl-youtuber-tom-grossi-returns-to-wny-for-benefit-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WWII veteran presented with service medals]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) --It was a day filled with honor in Williamsville Monday, as 100-year-old World War II veteran and Navy radio third-class soldier George Klein was presented with a number of service medals by Congressman Tim Kennedy. Klein was honorability discharged about 80 years ago after serving in the Pacific Theater but was never [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wwii-veteran-presented-with-service-medals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wwii-veteran-presented-with-service-medals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multi-year construction project on the 190 begins Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Slow down and stay alert -- that's the message from State Police as phase one of a more than $61 million construction project on the 190 begins Tuesday. "New York State Police will be out there. We anticipate the 190 construction zone will be an elaborate but also sometimes complex environment [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/multi-year-construction-project-on-the-190-begins-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/multi-year-construction-project-on-the-190-begins-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multi-year construction project on I-190 begins Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Slow down and stay alert -- that's the message from State Police as phase one of a more than $61 million construction project on Interstate 190 begins Tuesday. "New York State Police will be out there. We anticipate the 190 construction zone will be an elaborate but also sometimes complex environment [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/multi-year-construction-project-on-i-190-begins-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/multi-year-construction-project-on-i-190-begins-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNY natives return to create TV pilot in Clarence]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLARENCE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Sarah Helbringer and Remy Small are two Western New York natives that are creating a project together close to home. "My whole life has really brought me to this moment, because it's all I've ever wanted to do, and I'm really excited to have something that I'm so passionate about," Sarah [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-natives-return-to-create-tv-pilot-in-clarence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-natives-return-to-create-tv-pilot-in-clarence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People Inc. holds ribbon cutting at new respite house in Amherst]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Monday in Amherst at the newly renovated People Inc. respite facility for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the only facility of its kind in the region. Acacia Respite House is a 12-bed certified respite program that is open 24 hours every day of the week. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/people-inc-holds-ribbon-cutting-at-new-respite-house-in-amherst/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/people-inc-holds-ribbon-cutting-at-new-respite-house-in-amherst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials ask for community input to improve Niagara Square]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Nearly $3 million in state funding will help improve traffic flow and accessibility along Buffalo's Niagara Street corridor and Niagara Square, and officials are looking for community input on the project. A survey is now open, asking people how they utilize that space, the challenges they face and what they would [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/officials-ask-for-community-input-to-improve-niagara-square/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/officials-ask-for-community-input-to-improve-niagara-square/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with two more goals for Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) &mdash; Scoring goals and breaking records is what Lionel Messi does, and it&rsquo;s what he did again Monday at the World Cup. The Argentina captain, who many consider the greatest player of all time, scored two more World Cup goals on Monday in his team's 2-0 victory over Austria. That gave him [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lionel-messi-becomes-top-scorer-in-world-cup-history-with-two-more-goals-for-argentina/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lionel-messi-becomes-top-scorer-in-world-cup-history-with-two-more-goals-for-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Day starts tomorrow — early deals to shop now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some deals are already live, giving you an early jump on savings!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/prime-day-starts-tomorrow-early-deals-to-shop-now/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/prime-day-starts-tomorrow-early-deals-to-shop-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with his 17th and 18th goals in Argentina win]]></title><description><![CDATA[ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) &mdash; Lionel Messi broke the World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal and then added an 18th in stoppage time in defending champion Argentina&rsquo;s 2-0 win over Austria on Monday. The record goal came in the 38th minute and two days before Messi&rsquo;s 39th birthday, and amid the concern of an [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lionel-messi-breaks-world-cup-scoring-record-with-his-17th-and-18th-goals-in-argentina-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lionel-messi-breaks-world-cup-scoring-record-with-his-17th-and-18th-goals-in-argentina-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal for Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) &mdash; Lionel Messi broke the World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal in defending champion Argentina&rsquo;s match against Austria on Monday, coming about a half hour after he had missed a penalty kick. The record goal for a 1-0 lead came in the 38th minute and two days before Messi&rsquo;s 39th [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lionel-messi-breaks-world-cup-scoring-record-with-his-17th-goal-for-argentina/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lionel-messi-breaks-world-cup-scoring-record-with-his-17th-goal-for-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scarlett is looking for a forever home]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This weekend&rsquo;s Wake Up Wags featured Scarlett, who is looking for a forever home. "Scarlett is about 4 1/2 years old, she's 70 pounds," Julie Starr with Buddy's Second Chance Rescue said. "Our amazing fosters pulled her from the Buffalo Animal Shelter. They've been working on her manners -- they've been [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/scarlett-is-looking-for-a-forever-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/scarlett-is-looking-for-a-forever-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancaster Opera House renovations aim to preserve historic venue for future generations]]></title><description><![CDATA[LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; As the Lancaster Opera House prepares to wrap up its run of &ldquo;Footloose&rdquo; this weekend, theatergoers may notice more than the performers on stage. The historic venue has undergone several renovations in recent years, with additional improvements still on the way, as leaders work to preserve the building and expand access [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lancaster-opera-house-renovations-aim-to-preserve-historic-venue-for-future-generations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lancaster-opera-house-renovations-aim-to-preserve-historic-venue-for-future-generations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jon Rivera, Jeremy Zellner face off in NY Senate District 61 race]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Voters will take to the polls on Tuesday as the race for New York's 61st State Senate seat continues, with incumbent Jeremy Zellner taking on challenger Assemblymember Jon Rivera in the Democratic primary. WIVB News 4 sat down with both candidates, who shared why they're a good fit for the job. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jon-rivera-jeremy-zellner-face-off-in-ny-senate-district-61-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jon-rivera-jeremy-zellner-face-off-in-ny-senate-district-61-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KeyBank Center to hold fan event ahead of NHL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- KeyBank Center will be hosting a special Fan Fest event on Friday to kick off the NHL Draft, happening right here in Buffalo. The event will begin at 4 p.m. with food, drinks, and live entertainment. At 5:15, the top prospects will walk the red carpet into Key Bank Center ahead [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/keybank-center-to-hold-fan-event-ahead-of-nhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/keybank-center-to-hold-fan-event-ahead-of-nhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key Bank Center to hold fan event ahead of NHL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Key Bank Center will be hosting a special Fan Fest event on Friday to kick off the NHL Draft, happening right here in Buffalo. The event will begin at 4 p.m. with food, drinks, and live entertainment. At 5:15, the top prospects will walk the red carpet into Key Bank Center [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/key-bank-center-to-hold-fan-event-ahead-of-nhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/key-bank-center-to-hold-fan-event-ahead-of-nhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenmore Farmer's Market kicks off 2026 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Kenmore Farmer's Market kicked off their 2026 season Sunday on the Village's Municipal Green. Nearly 60 local growers, producers, and makers took part in Sunday's market, offering goods including fresh produce, fresh bakery items, plants, and much more. "We've grown from just a small group of vendors to almost 60 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kenmore-farmers-market-kicks-off-2026-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kenmore-farmers-market-kicks-off-2026-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dick Smothers headlines Father's Day Car Show at Lockport Winery]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Lockport's Spring Lake Winery held their annual Father's Day Car Show on Sunday, headlined by former actor and comedian Dick Smothers. Smothers, who is enjoying retirement in Lewiston, said he was always a big car guy, having raced on the Smothers Brothers Racing Team with his late brother and musical comedy [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dick-smothers-headlines-fathers-day-car-show-at-lockport-winery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dick-smothers-headlines-fathers-day-car-show-at-lockport-winery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Father's Day gift came wrapped in a blanket for local dad at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Most Father's Day gifts come wrapped in a box, but for one local dad, his gift came wrapped up in a blanket inside the Mother-Baby Unit at Catholic Health's Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. "Show everyone them wide eyes you got," Nate Leon said while holding and smiling down at his infant [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fathers-day-gift-came-wrapped-in-a-blanket-for-local-dad-at-mercy-hospital-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fathers-day-gift-came-wrapped-in-a-blanket-for-local-dad-at-mercy-hospital-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One dead after motorcycle accident in Collins]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One man was killed in a motorcycle accident in the Town of Collins Saturday, the Erie County Sheriff's Office said. Around 5 p.m. Saturday, dispatchers received a 911 call reporting a great deal of motorcycle debris in the roadway on the 4000 block of Gowanda Zoar Road. Upon arriving at the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/one-dead-after-motorcycle-accident-in-collins/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/one-dead-after-motorcycle-accident-in-collins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One dead after fatal motorcycle accident in Collins]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One man was killed in a fatal motorcycle accident in the Town of Collins Saturday, the Erie County Sheriff's Office said. Around 5 p.m. Saturday, dispatchers received a 911 call reporting a great deal of motorcycle debris in the roadway on the 4000 block of Gowanda Zoar Road. Upon arriving at [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/one-dead-after-fatal-motorcycle-accident-in-collins/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/one-dead-after-fatal-motorcycle-accident-in-collins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man found dead after apparent drowning in Java Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A man is dead following a search for a missing boater in Java Lake, the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office announced Sunday morning. Authorities said around 6 p.m. Saturday, SONAR technology identified an object under water which ended up being the missing boater. 46-year-old Robert Fuller of Java Lake was pronounced dead [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-found-dead-after-apparent-drowning-in-java-lake/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-found-dead-after-apparent-drowning-in-java-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vidler's celebrates 96 years of business]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Western New York staple celebrated 96 years in business Saturday -- Vidler's variety store is nearing the century mark of serving East Aurora and visitors from across the region. From fun trinkets and toys to nostalgic candy, Vidler's has not only become a popular shop here at home, but it's [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/vidlers-celebrates-96-years-of-business/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/vidlers-celebrates-96-years-of-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Old Falls Street hosts first carnival in 10 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- In Niagara Falls, Old Falls Street USA kicked off their summer carnival weekend Saturday, offering a family friendly experience for residents and tourists. The event has food, games, live entertainment, and so much more right in the heart of Niagara Falls. All-day ride wrist bands are thirty dollars -- five dollars [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/old-falls-street-hosts-first-carnival-in-10-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/old-falls-street-hosts-first-carnival-in-10-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Tonawanda holds annual Fire Parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- North Tonawanda continued a longstanding tradition Saturday with their annual Fire Parade. The City of Tonawanda and North Tonawanda's Fire Departments teamed up for a march through the city, giving the community a chance to honor their local firefighters. "If for nothing else, it inspires the next generation, if we can [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/north-tonawanda-holds-annual-fire-parade/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/north-tonawanda-holds-annual-fire-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lewiston Garden Fest celebrates 20 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Locals were busy prepping and preparing their summer gardens Saturday at the 20th annual Lewiston Garden Fest. Over 100 vendors filled the town's Center Street, offering flowers, plants, and other garden essentials. Vistors also had the chance to speak to experts about their garden visions, and even get their soil professionally [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lewiston-garden-fest-celebrates-20-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lewiston-garden-fest-celebrates-20-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead after ATV accident in Genesee County]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person is dead following an ATV accident on Ellinwood Road in Genesee County's Village of Corfu, officials said. According to authorities, the ATV was traveling west on Ellinwood and turned too early at the road's curve, causing them to drive off the road and hit a tree. Lifesaving measures were [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-atv-accident-in-genesee-county/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-atv-accident-in-genesee-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rivera, Zellner on campaign trail ahead of Tuesday's primary election]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The two candidates facing off in the Democratic Primary for the 61st State Senate seat hit the campaign trail Saturday to make their final pitch to voters before Election Day. Assemblyman Jon Rivera spent the morning with local organized labor. Members of the United Auto Workers and other unions held a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rivera-zellner-on-campaign-trail-ahead-of-tuesdays-primary-election/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rivera-zellner-on-campaign-trail-ahead-of-tuesdays-primary-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo studio GCR recorded lines for 'Toy Story 5' voice actor, studio says in post]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The lines for one of the characters in Disney Pixar's latest film, "Toy Story 5," were recorded by Buffalo studio GCR audio, the studio announced via social media on Friday. The film, which released in theatres this weekend, features actor and Canadian celebrity chef Matty Matheson as the peanut-shaped luchador Dr. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-studio-gcr-recorded-lines-for-toy-story-5-voice-actor-studio-says-in-post/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-studio-gcr-recorded-lines-for-toy-story-5-voice-actor-studio-says-in-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo studio GCR recorded lines for 'Toy Story 5' voice actor]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The lines for one of the characters in Disney Pixar's latest film, "Toy Story 5," were recorded by Buffalo studio GCR audio, the studio announced via social media on Friday. The film, which released in theatres this weekend, features actor and Canadian celebrity chef Matty Matheson as the peanut-shaped luchador Dr. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-studio-gcr-recorded-lines-for-toy-story-5-voice-actor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-studio-gcr-recorded-lines-for-toy-story-5-voice-actor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wyoming County Police search for missing person]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Wyoming County Sherriff's Office is conducting an investigation into a missing person in the Town of Java, the office announced Friday night. Authorities received a 911 call around 7 p.m. reporting a capsized boat in Java Lake. While two occupants were reported to have gone into the water, only one [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wyoming-county-police-search-for-missing-person/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wyoming-county-police-search-for-missing-person/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual Masten's Family Reunion celebrates Juneteenth in MLK Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- In celebration of Juneteenth, Buffalo's Masten District came together Friday for the annual Masten's Family Reunion in Martin Luther King Jr. Park. The event featured a barbecue, live entertainment performances, and arts and crafts. District Councilwoman Zeneta Everhart started the event three years ago, offering a community gathering space and activities [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/annual-mastens-family-reunion-celebrates-juneteenth-in-mlk-park/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/annual-mastens-family-reunion-celebrates-juneteenth-in-mlk-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sustains serious head injuries in scooter crash on Niagara Falls Boulevard]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 62-year-old man sustained serious head injuries Friday after crashing his electric scooter into a vehicle on Niagara Falls Boulevard, the Niagara Falls Police Department said. At approximately 5:30 p.m., authorities responded to the intersection of Niagara Falls Boulevard and 47th Street to investigate a crash involving a vehicle and an [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-sustains-serious-head-injuries-in-scooter-crash-on-niagara-falls-boulevard/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-sustains-serious-head-injuries-in-scooter-crash-on-niagara-falls-boulevard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after scooter crash on Niagara Falls Boulevard]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 62-year-old man died after crashing his electric scooter into a vehicle on Niagara Falls Boulevard on Friday, the Niagara Falls Police Department said. John Skrlin died on Saturday as a result of the crash, police announced on Monday. At approximately 5:30 p.m., authorities responded to the intersection of Niagara Falls [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-dies-after-scooter-crash-on-niagara-falls-boulevard/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-dies-after-scooter-crash-on-niagara-falls-boulevard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash involving scooter on Niagara Falls Boulevard, 47th Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Authorities responded to an accident involving a scooter and a car on Niagara Falls Boulevard near 47th Street in Niagara Falls Friday. Fire crews were on scene cleaning up the area. WIVB News 4 has reached out to Niagara Falls Police for more details and are waiting to hear back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crash-involving-scooter-on-niagara-falls-boulevard-47th-street/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crash-involving-scooter-on-niagara-falls-boulevard-47th-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NTPD and NYSP conduct operation, detain suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person is in custody following an incident Friday, the North Tonawanda Police Department said. The operation was conducted on the 300 block of Vandervoort Street. During the operation, New York State Police deployed two flashbang devices. The suspect surrendered and was detained. The scene was then turned over to NTPD. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ntpd-and-nysp-conduct-operation-detain-suspect/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ntpd-and-nysp-conduct-operation-detain-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hailee Steinfeld announces baby name on newsletter]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Bills quarterback Josh Allen and his wife, actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld have officially announced the name of the newest member of the Allen family. Steinfeld announced Friday in her Beau Society newsletter that their baby girl's name is Harper Haize Allen. "Dearest Harper, I'm in awe of you -- you've [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hailee-steinfeld-announces-baby-name-on-newsletter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hailee-steinfeld-announces-baby-name-on-newsletter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family Justice Center discusses prevalence of domestic violence and resources]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Family Justice Center said domestic violence homicides are escalating at an alarming rate. "The country and our state and our county is experiencing historic lows in major crime, specifically homicide, and yet, we continue to be faced with domestic violence homicides that are escalating at an alarming rate," CEO of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/family-justice-center-discusses-prevalence-of-domestic-violence-and-resources/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/family-justice-center-discusses-prevalence-of-domestic-violence-and-resources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Without the injured Christian Pulisic, US beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round]]></title><description><![CDATA[SEATTLE (AP) &mdash; The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup without injured forward Christian Pulisic on the field, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday. A deep U.S. roster earned a knockout berth after only two matches for the first time. The last time the Americans served as World Cup [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/without-the-injured-christian-pulisic-us-beats-australia-2-0-to-advance-to-world-cup-knockout-round/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/without-the-injured-christian-pulisic-us-beats-australia-2-0-to-advance-to-world-cup-knockout-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Science Museum hosts annual Community Health Day event]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Juneteenth was a busy day at the Buffalo Museum of Science, where families attended a free health and wellness fair on Friday. Community Health Day is designed to connect visitors with local organizations while also encouraging people to learn more about health and wellness. The museum even waived admission feeds for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-science-museum-hosts-annual-community-health-day-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-science-museum-hosts-annual-community-health-day-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twin boys birthed on side of Route 31 in Perinton]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) &mdash; Noah and Parker were a little too eager to arrive, leading to an emergency delivery on the side of the road. On Wednesday, while driving to the hospital, the mother's contractions intensified, causing the couple to pull over on the side of Route 31 in Perinton. Before first responders could even [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/twin-boys-birthed-on-side-of-route-31-in-perinton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/twin-boys-birthed-on-side-of-route-31-in-perinton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite Christian Pulisic’s absence, US beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round]]></title><description><![CDATA[SEATTLE (AP) &mdash; The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday. A deep U.S. roster overcame Pulisic&rsquo;s absence to clinch a knockout berth after only two matches for the first time. The last time the Americans [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/despite-christian-pulisics-absence-us-beats-australia-2-0-to-advance-to-world-cup-knockout-round/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/despite-christian-pulisics-absence-us-beats-australia-2-0-to-advance-to-world-cup-knockout-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamburg Fairgrounds hosts Junior Angus Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Eastern Regional Junior Angus Show is underway at the Hamburg Fairgrounds, the first time the agricultural showcase has been hosted there. The three-day competition attracts junior exhibitors from across the country, some from as far as Montana. Collectively, they have more than 200 head of cattle. Organizers said this teaches [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hamburg-fairgrounds-hosts-junior-angus-show/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hamburg-fairgrounds-hosts-junior-angus-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Cross, Sickle Cell Warriors host blood drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Friday marked World Sickle Cell Day, and the Red Cross teamed up with the Sickle Cell Warriors of Buffalo for a lifesaving blood drive. The drive honored those living with SCD while celebrating Juneteenth. Friday's event was held at the new Sickle Cell Warriors of Buffalo suite in the Tri-Main building [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/red-cross-sickle-cell-warriors-host-blood-drive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/red-cross-sickle-cell-warriors-host-blood-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Side Bike Club holds third annual Solidarity Ride]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo bicycle club took time to remember the victims of the Tops mass shooting on Friday while also marking Juneteenth. Members of the East Side Bike Club started their solidarity ride Friday morning at Freedom Park to honor Major Taylor, the first African American cycling champion. The club and riders [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/east-side-bike-club-holds-third-annual-solidarity-ride/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/east-side-bike-club-holds-third-annual-solidarity-ride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5th annual 'Carmella Classic' benefit in Lancaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The fifth annual Carmella Classic took place in Lancaster on Friday. The annual golf tournament raises funds and support for the P.U.N.T. Pediatric Cancer Collaborative and honors the life of Carmella Rossi, who died in 2020 when she was just three years old. The event was kicked off by Carmella's brother [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/5th-annual-carmella-classic-benefit-in-lancaster/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/5th-annual-carmella-classic-benefit-in-lancaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lights, camera, action: Film sets take over NOTL]]></title><description><![CDATA[NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ontario (WIVB) -- Lights, camera, action! There's a new movie being filmed in Niagara-on-the-Lake, where production sets and camera crews have taken over the town's main streets. Niagara Falls resident Stephen Newberry said he's seen film crews just about everywhere. "We've seen them on Main Street, we've seen them driving the cars with the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lights-camera-action-film-sets-take-over-notl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lights-camera-action-film-sets-take-over-notl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo's 'Angry Cop' sues city alleging superiors wouldn't promote him]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Buffalo Police Department detective Richard Hy filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against the city claiming that his superiors passed over him for promotions and treated other officers more favorably. The suit, filed earlier this week in U.S. District court, makes claims that Hy was targeted for discipline due to his "Angry [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalos-angry-cop-sues-city-alleging-superiors-wouldnt-promote-him/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalos-angry-cop-sues-city-alleging-superiors-wouldnt-promote-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man arraigned after child shot in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was arraigned on several felony charges Thursday morning after a child was shot in the shoulder at a Hager Street residence on June 9, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. Buffalo police responded to a shooting call on the first block of Hager Street around 10:20 p.m. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-arraigned-after-child-shot-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-arraigned-after-child-shot-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup 2026: USA to meet Australia in Seattle; Mexico and Canada get key wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Two of the World Cup's hosts returned to the pitch on Thursday and picked up key wins in the group stage. The second round of the group stage is officially underway as teams begin to clinch spots into the knockout bracket. One of those teams is the United States, which plays [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/world-cup-2026-usa-to-meet-australia-in-seattle-mexico-and-canada-get-key-wins/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/world-cup-2026-usa-to-meet-australia-in-seattle-mexico-and-canada-get-key-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Springfield releasing new music, talks acting, Jessie's Girl sequel, rum ahead of Niagara Falls show]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With new music on the way, Rick Springfield will be performing at Fallsview Casino's OLG Stage on July 12. He spoke with WIVB about the upcoming show. Springfield opened by joking that he'll be doing the set naked with a band full of dogs. He then paid compliments to his real, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rick-springfield-releasing-new-music-talks-acting-jessies-girl-sequel-rum-ahead-of-niagara-falls-show/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rick-springfield-releasing-new-music-talks-acting-jessies-girl-sequel-rum-ahead-of-niagara-falls-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USA soccer watch parties to be hosted in Downtown Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Team USA takes on the Australia 'Socceroos' Friday afternoon in game two of the FIFA World Cup's group stage. Soccer fans here in Buffalo can cheer them on at watch parties in the city. At Canalside, gates will open at 1 p.m. for a 3 p.m. kickoff. The watch party will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/usa-soccer-watch-parties-to-be-hosted-in-downtown-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/usa-soccer-watch-parties-to-be-hosted-in-downtown-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canalside, Tappo, Ellicott Street hosting USA World Cup watch parties in downtown Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Team USA takes on the Australia 'Socceroos' Friday afternoon in game two of the FIFA World Cup's group stage. Soccer fans here in Buffalo can cheer them on at watch parties in the city. At Canalside, gates will open at 1 p.m. for a 3 p.m. kickoff. The watch party will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canalside-tappo-ellicott-street-hosting-usa-world-cup-watch-parties-in-downtown-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canalside-tappo-ellicott-street-hosting-usa-world-cup-watch-parties-in-downtown-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video circulates online of altercation at Buffalo high school]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A video is circulating online of an incident that happened between a student at Hutch Tech High School and a teacher's aide. "This is always unfortunate, when we see violence in our schools, especially between a teacher and a student, so it makes me sad more than anything," Jessica Bauer Walker [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/video-circulates-online-of-altercation-at-buffalo-high-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/video-circulates-online-of-altercation-at-buffalo-high-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo public pools to open July 1 for summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Public pools in Buffalo will open for the summer on July 1, Mayor Sean Ryan said Thursday, alongside new measures to improve pool safety for the season. The outdoor pools -- Centennial, JFK, Kensington, Masten, and Riverside -- will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. five days a week, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-public-pools-to-open-july-1-for-summer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-public-pools-to-open-july-1-for-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's closed on Juneteenth 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[You might want to tackle some of your errands before Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/whats-closed-on-juneteenth-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/whats-closed-on-juneteenth-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County DA: Officers returning fire in Sherman Street shooting was justified]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was arraigned on a seven-count indictment on Thursday after an officer-involved shooting that happened on Sherman Street last month. Erie County District Attorney Michael Keane said the officers' use of force in the case was justified. A grand jury returned an indictment charging 33-year-old Minhaz Siddiqui with several [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-da-officers-returning-fire-in-sherman-street-shooting-was-justified/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-da-officers-returning-fire-in-sherman-street-shooting-was-justified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarence man pleads not guilty to murder charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Michael Brown of Clarence, 55, has been accused of shooting and killing his wife early Thursday morning. He pleaded not guilty to the second-degree murder charge he is facing during his arraignment Thursday evening. Deputies responded to 9170 Sheridan Dr. around 3 a.m. Thursday, to find Deanna Christen, 50, dead inside [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/clarence-man-pleads-not-guilty-to-murder-charge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/clarence-man-pleads-not-guilty-to-murder-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarence man accused of shooting, killing wife]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Clarence man has been accused of shooting and killing his wife early Thursday morning, the Erie County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies responded to 9170 Sheridan Dr. around 3 a.m. Thursday. Deanna Christen, 50, was found dead inside the home with an apparent gunshot wound, officials said. Michael Brown, 55, has [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/clarence-man-accused-of-shooting-killing-wife/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/clarence-man-accused-of-shooting-killing-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 hurt in Fillmore, Victoria Avenue shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two people were hurt in a shooting near Fillmore Avenue and Victoria Avenue Wednesday night, police said. Police responded to a shooting call around 9 p.m., and a male victim was found and taken by ambulance to the Erie County Medical Center. A second victim arrived at ECMC in a separate [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-hurt-in-fillmore-victoria-avenue-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2-hurt-in-fillmore-victoria-avenue-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC celebrates NY Knicks historic NBA win with ticker-tape parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[BATTERY PARK, N.Y. (PIX11) -- Hundreds of fans decked out in orange and blue are packing into Lower Manhattan for a massive parade that will be one for the books on Thursday. The NBA champions, the New York Knicks, will make their way down the Canyon of Heroes beginning at 10 a.m., bringing with them [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nyc-celebrates-ny-knicks-historic-nba-win-with-ticker-tape-parade/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nyc-celebrates-ny-knicks-historic-nba-win-with-ticker-tape-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BFLO Store opening location at former East Aurora Rite Aid]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The BFLO Store will expand its operations to East Aurora, the company said in a news release Wednesday. The retailer will open a location in East Aurora at 190 Main St., the site of the former Rite Aid. This will be the company's fifth location, joining locations at Walden Galleria, McKinley [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bflo-store-opening-location-at-former-east-aurora-rite-aid/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bflo-store-opening-location-at-former-east-aurora-rite-aid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New summer market opens in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new summer night market is coming to downtown Buffalo as The Yard at Perry celebrates its soft opening. The Yard at Perry transforms an underutilized area of the city near KeyBank Center into family fun, food vendors, live music and a festive outdoor atmosphere. Wednesday's opening served as an opportunity [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-summer-market-opens-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-summer-market-opens-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup celebrations take over Toronto, unite fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO (WIVB) -- The downtown area of Toronto has been a rainbow sea as soccer fans from all over have traveled to take in the World Cup celebrations. That includes fans of Ghana and Panama, the two teams that faced off Wednesday evening, with Ghana securing a 1-0 win. Ahead of the matchup, fans of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/world-cup-celebrations-take-over-toronto-unite-fans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/world-cup-celebrations-take-over-toronto-unite-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community takes the ice, raises funds to beat cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Teams took the ice at Harborcenter on Wednesday as the 10th annual 11 Day Power Play kicks off in Buffalo. More than 3,000 players and volunteers will take the ice over the next 11 days, raising funds for Western New York families impacted by cancer. Organizers said this year's event is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/community-takes-the-ice-raises-funds-to-beat-cancer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/community-takes-the-ice-raises-funds-to-beat-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United Way Day of Caring supports expectant families]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Corporate partners hosted a community baby shower on Wednesday, supporting families who are expecting. The packing project coincides with the United Way Day of Caring, where volunteers put together baby care kits that expectant families can use. "When communities rally around mothers during this critical period, we help reduce stress, improve [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/united-way-day-of-caring-supports-expectant-families/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/united-way-day-of-caring-supports-expectant-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silver Alert issued for missing 82-year-old man]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 82-year-old man last seen in Cheektowaga, officials said Wednesday evening. The Erie County Sheriff's Office said they are working with the Cheektowaga Police Department to locate Frank Kreil. The alert was issued around 6:45 p.m. Officials said Kreil suffers from Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/silver-alert-issued-for-missing-82-year-old-man/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/silver-alert-issued-for-missing-82-year-old-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silver Alert canceled, 82-year-old man found]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Wednesday evening Silver Alert has been canceled after missing 82-year-old Frank Kreil was located. The Erie County Sheriff's office worked with the Cheektowaga Police Department on the alert, which was issued around 6:45 p.m., and according to NITTEC, was cleared at 4:50 a.m. Cheektowaga police dispatch confirmed to WIVB that [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/silver-alert-canceled-82-year-old-man-found/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/silver-alert-canceled-82-year-old-man-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews respond to fire near Elmwood Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- WIVB News 4 is working to learn more about a fire that broke out on Wednesday evening near Elmwood Avenue and Amherst Street. Black smoke appeared to be rising from the area shortly after 6 p.m. News 4 has reached out to authorities to learn more. This is a developing story [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-respond-to-fire-near-elmwood-avenue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-respond-to-fire-near-elmwood-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assemblymember Burke proposes Open Appointments Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Western New York lawmaker is looking to change the way vacant elected positions are filled in New York. Assemblymember Patrick Burke unveiled legislation he said would bring more public input to a process he said cuts voters out. The push for change stems in part from when a town board [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/assemblymember-burke-proposes-open-appointments-act/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/assemblymember-burke-proposes-open-appointments-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kennels full at the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buffalo, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The City of Buffalo Animal Shelter has too many dogs for its kennels, causing staff to set up temporary cages in its lobby. Jen Butera, director of the shelter, said in the last few weeks, multiple animals are coming in daily. No matter how much room there is, or lack thereof, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kennels-full-at-the-city-of-buffalo-animal-shelter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kennels-full-at-the-city-of-buffalo-animal-shelter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunday tornado confirmed in Potter County]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado touched down in Potter County in Pennsylvania on Sunday. NWS said that the tornado touched down in Homer Township around 7:15 p.m. on June 14. NWS said that preliminary survey results show that it was a EF-0 strength tornado with peak wind speeds [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sunday-tornado-confirmed-in-potter-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sunday-tornado-confirmed-in-potter-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New citizens sworn in at Buffalo Naval Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The United States welcomed 21 new citizens on Wednesday who all swore their allegiance during a ceremony at the Buffalo Naval Park. The naturalization ceremony happened on the USS Little Rock with candidates from Ethiopia, Congo, India, Vietnam and Canada. "This is one of the happiest events that we host throughout [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-citizens-sworn-in-at-buffalo-naval-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-citizens-sworn-in-at-buffalo-naval-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black bear spotted in West Seneca neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- West Seneca residents on Treehaven Road had quite the surprise on Wednesday -- a black bear strolling through the neighborhood. One video submitted to WIVB News 4 from around 9:20 a.m. shows the bear crossing into a yard and then running away. A neighbor, Sharon, said she was drinking coffee [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/black-bear-spotted-in-west-seneca-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/black-bear-spotted-in-west-seneca-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres trade defenseman Michael Kesselring, move up to pick No. 20 in NHL draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Sabres moved up seven spots in next week's NHL draft Wednesday by trading the rights to defenseman Michael Kesselring to the San Jose Sharks. Buffalo now holds the No. 20 pick, still its lowest selection in the first round since 2011, having sent No. 27 to the Sharks. The 26-year-old [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-trade-defenseman-michael-kesselring-move-up-to-pick-no-20-in-nhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-trade-defenseman-michael-kesselring-move-up-to-pick-no-20-in-nhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lackawanna man accused of killing roommate]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Lackawanna man has been accused of killing his roommate on Saturday, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. Shawn McDonnell, 50, was arraigned on one count of second-degree murder on Sunday afternoon, officials said. McDonnell is accused of killing his roommate, a 55-year-old man, at a residence on Maple Street. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lackawanna-man-accused-of-killing-roommate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lackawanna-man-accused-of-killing-roommate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFTA Adventure Bus returning this summer for WNY day trips]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &ndash; Entering into the program&rsquo;s fifth season, the Parks Adventure Busreturns to transport nature lovers of all ages to outdoor destinations across Western New York. The Adventure Bus is free for residents to ride on select Saturdays during the summer.Destinations include Beaver Island State Park, Chestnut Ridge Country Park, and Fort NiagaraState [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nfta-adventure-bus-returning-this-summer-for-wny-day-trips/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nfta-adventure-bus-returning-this-summer-for-wny-day-trips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelter-in-place issued in Bergen after ammonia leak at canning factory]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) &mdash; A shelter-in-place order was issued Tuesday afternoon for the Village of Bergen due to an ammonia leak at a canning factory. Garrett Dean, deputy chief of the Bergen Fire Department, said crews were called around 12:01 p.m. to Nortera, a vegetable canning facility on Church Street, for reports of an ammonia [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/shelter-in-place-issued-in-bergen-after-ammonia-leak-at-canning-factory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/shelter-in-place-issued-in-bergen-after-ammonia-leak-at-canning-factory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelter-in-place in Bergen due to leak]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) &mdash; A shelter-in-place was issued for the Village of Bergen due to reports of a hazardous material leak. Genesee County sent the advisory Tuesday afternoon, saying the Genesee County Hazmat Team and Mercy Medic 1 are responding to the area. The advisory, according to a comment made by the county on Facebook, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/shelter-in-place-in-bergen-due-to-leak/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/shelter-in-place-in-bergen-due-to-leak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Springville man sentenced for attempted child sexual abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Springville man was sentenced to 10 years in prison and 15 years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty to attempted child sexual abuse, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. Joseph Decker, 66, attempted to engage in sexual acts with a child under 13 years old on at least [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/springville-man-sentenced-for-attempted-child-sexual-abuse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/springville-man-sentenced-for-attempted-child-sexual-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A million years isn&rsquo;t enough': Victims' relatives confront Gilgo Beach serial killer at sentencing]]></title><description><![CDATA[RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) &mdash; After decades waiting for justice, relatives of women murdered by New York&rsquo;s Gilgo Beach serial killer laid into him Wednesday before he was sentenced to life in prison. He told them: &ldquo;I am responsible&rdquo; for the crimes. &ldquo;The words I would say would have no meaning,&rdquo; added Rex Heuermann, the Long [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-million-years-isnrsquot-enough-victims-relatives-confront-gilgo-beach-serial-killer-at-sentencing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-million-years-isnrsquot-enough-victims-relatives-confront-gilgo-beach-serial-killer-at-sentencing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fill the Backpack campaign wrapping up, closing in on goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Western New Yorkers have one more day to support FeedMore WNY&rsquo;s annual Fill the Backpack campaign, which helps provide nutritious food to children facing food insecurity when school is out for the summer. As of Wednesday morning, community members had helped fund 34,605 backpacks filled with food for local children. Organizers [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fill-the-backpack-campaign-wrapping-up-closing-in-on-goal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fill-the-backpack-campaign-wrapping-up-closing-in-on-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rex Heuermann is sentenced to life in prison for New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killings]]></title><description><![CDATA[RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) &mdash; After decades waiting for justice, relatives of women murdered by New York&rsquo;s Gilgo Beach serial killer laid into him Wednesday before he was sentenced to life in prison without parole for his admitted crimes. &ldquo;A million years isn&rsquo;t enough,&rdquo; Jasmine Robinson, a cousin of victim Jessica Taylor, said. &ldquo;Nothing will ever [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rex-heuermann-is-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-new-yorks-gilgo-beach-serial-killings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rex-heuermann-is-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-new-yorks-gilgo-beach-serial-killings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seneca Casinos to be Sabres' first home jersey sponsor]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Sabres have a home jersey patch sponsor -- and it's a familiar name for fans. Seneca Resorts and Casinos was announced Wednesday as the team's first-ever home jersey sponsor. The team had previously announced Williamsville-based Stark Tech as the team's away jersey sponsor in May. Terms of the agreement [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/seneca-casinos-to-be-sabres-first-home-jersey-sponsor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/seneca-casinos-to-be-sabres-first-home-jersey-sponsor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bob Cowsill talks Happy Together Tour at 2026 Erie County Fair, new records, longevity of '60s and '70s music]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Happy Together Tour, which since 2010 has featured a rotating lineup of acts from the 1960s and '70s, is once again stopping by the Erie County Fair as part of its 2026 campaign. This year's tour marks the 11th appearance for The Cowsills, performers of songs including "The Rain The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bob-cowsill-talks-happy-together-tour-at-2026-erie-county-fair-new-records-longevity-of-60s-and-70s-music/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bob-cowsill-talks-happy-together-tour-at-2026-erie-county-fair-new-records-longevity-of-60s-and-70s-music/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canal Fest parade will not be held this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec is speaking out following an announcement to not hold the parade at Canal Fest this year. The festival has taken place along the Erie Canal for more than 40 years. The parade has been canceled due to the festival's move to Gratwick Park. "We understand that [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canal-fest-parade-will-not-be-held-this-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canal-fest-parade-will-not-be-held-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Tonawanda extends moratorium on AI data centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The pushback against AI data centers continues as the city of North Tonawanda has officially extended its moratorium on these centers for another year. The moratorium halts a proposal to convert an already existing crypto mining facility into one of these centers and comes at the same time that another town [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/north-tonawanda-extends-moratorium-on-ai-data-centers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/north-tonawanda-extends-moratorium-on-ai-data-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOJ sues NY over CDPAP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against New York state and Public Partnerships LLC, alleging fraud and bid rigging in the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, which has resulted in millions of dollars in losses for taxpayers and disruption of care for vulnerable New Yorkers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/doj-sues-ny-over-cdpap/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/doj-sues-ny-over-cdpap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews respond to fire on Wolf Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- WIVB News 4 is working to learn more about a structure fire that happened earlier on Tuesday on Wolf Road in Orchard Park. News 4 was at the scene when crews arrived, where the upper level of the structure appeared to be damaged. News 4 reached out to authorities to learn [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-respond-to-fire-on-wolf-road/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-respond-to-fire-on-wolf-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impacts of screwworm on NY beef industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- There are now 12 confirmed cases of the flesh-eating parasite known as the New World screwworm -- 11 of them are in Texas, with another in New Mexico. The fly attacks livestock, wildlife and pets and could turn fatal if left untreated. According to officials, it could cost billions of dollars [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/impacts-of-screwworm-on-ny-beef-industry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/impacts-of-screwworm-on-ny-beef-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School districts host votes on revised budgets]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Several school districts in Western New York held votes on Tuesday after their proposed budgets failed to gain approval last month. In Grand Island, a new proposal would increase the tax levy by one and a half percent. Voters rejected the original proposal of a 2.7% tax levy increase last month. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/school-districts-host-votes-on-revised-budgets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/school-districts-host-votes-on-revised-budgets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Island school budget passes after tax levy change]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Several school districts in Western New York held votes on Tuesday after their proposed budgets failed to gain approval last month. Grand Island approved a new proposal to increase the tax levy by one and a half percent. Voters rejected the original proposal of a 2.7% tax levy increase last month. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/grand-island-school-budget-passes-after-tax-levy-change/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/grand-island-school-budget-passes-after-tax-levy-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Island hosts vote on revised school budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Polls are open on Grand Island, where taxpayers are deciding on a revised school budget. The new proposal would increase the tax levy by one and a half percent. Voters rejected the original proposal of a 2.7% tax levy increase last month. Voting takes place until 9 p.m. in the Grand [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/grand-island-hosts-vote-on-revised-school-budget/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/grand-island-hosts-vote-on-revised-school-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto embraces World Cup ahead of second match]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The space in front of Toronto City Hall is normally a reflecting pool -- but has since transformed into a soccer pitch uniting fans from all over. On Wednesday, the second game will be played in the city, but you don't have to be a soccer fan to enjoy all Toronto [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/toronto-embraces-world-cup-ahead-of-second-match/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/toronto-embraces-world-cup-ahead-of-second-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills offensive line adjusting smoothly to new coach Pat Meyer]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bills will return four of their five starting offensive linemen this season, maintaining a level of continuity that has been central to the unit&rsquo;s success in recent years. The biggest change comes on the sideline, where longtime offensive line coach Aaron Kromer retired in the offseason, paving the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-offensive-line-adjusting-smoothly-to-new-coach-pat-meyer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-offensive-line-adjusting-smoothly-to-new-coach-pat-meyer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First bison installed at new Highmark Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Bills will soon cut the ribbon at the new Highmark Stadium -- and another milestone took place on Tuesday. The first of three large bison statues is now in place outside of the stadium. It was carefully lifted into the air and moved into place at the family circle, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/first-bison-installed-at-new-highmark-stadium/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/first-bison-installed-at-new-highmark-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Road Elementary promotes healthy lifestyle habits for students]]></title><description><![CDATA[LACKAWANNA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Martin Road Elementary School in Lackawanna is celebrating the efforts their students have made throughout the school year. "I want to show kids how easy it is to stay healthy and just do the little things and live an active lifestyle," said Michael Comunale, a physical education teacher at the school. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/martin-road-elementary-promotes-healthy-lifestyle-habits-for-students/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/martin-road-elementary-promotes-healthy-lifestyle-habits-for-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man pleads guilty to driving through secure area at Buffalo Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man from Depew pleaded guilty to entering a secure area at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, including active runways where aircraft take off and land, the U.S. Attorney's Office said on Tuesday. Officials said 45-year-old James Muench drove his car to a closed security gate outside of the airport in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-pleads-guilty-to-driving-through-secure-area-at-buffalo-airport/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-pleads-guilty-to-driving-through-secure-area-at-buffalo-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GOP Governor candidate Bruce Blakeman opens Amherst office]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman was in Western New York on Tuesday, where he opened an office in Amherst as part of his campaign for governor. The office for the Nassau County executive will be on Maple Road near North Forest Road. Blakeman held a campaign rally where he said that [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/gop-governor-candidate-bruce-blakeman-opens-amherst-office/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/gop-governor-candidate-bruce-blakeman-opens-amherst-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WIVB receives NYS Broadcasters Association award]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; WIVB received a New York State Broadcaster's Association award at the 60th annual awards for Excellence in Broadcasting. The story, done by anchor Dave Greber and photojournalist Chris Broadbent, features a 22-year-old Lockport native who made it his mission to run every street in Buffalo, and how sometimes you need to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wivb-receives-nys-broadcasters-association-award/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wivb-receives-nys-broadcasters-association-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olcott Beach reopens after public health advisory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update: The order was rescinded on June 19, officials said, and water quality is now suitable for recreational swimming. BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Olcott Beach is closed to the public after officials with the Niagara County Department of Health determined the water isn't suitable for swimming. On Tuesday, the health department said the closure remains [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/olcott-beach-reopens-after-public-health-advisory/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/olcott-beach-reopens-after-public-health-advisory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olcott Beach closed after public health advisory]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Olcott Beach is closed to the public after officials with the Niagara County Department of Health determined the water isn't suitable for swimming. On Tuesday, the health department said the closure remains in effect until further notice. Officials said the water is "not suitable for swimming because of unsatisfactory bacteriological water [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/olcott-beach-closed-after-public-health-advisory/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/olcott-beach-closed-after-public-health-advisory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunny and 75 outshines Allentown Festival storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; When others might cry, Maria Laurendi was laughing last Sunday as she reached over her head to pull together the plastic tarp surrounding her booth at the 69th Allentown Art Festival in Buffalo. A thunderstorm was raging beyond the tarp, threatening to not only douse her precious artwork with rainwater, but [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sunny-and-75-outshines-allentown-festival-storm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sunny-and-75-outshines-allentown-festival-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[STAR credit checks are coming to New York: Here's what to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 173,000 Central New Yorkers are expected to receive over 123 million dollars in tax relief this summer and fall through New York's School Tax Relief (STAR) program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/star-credit-checks-are-coming-to-new-york-heres-what-to-know/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/star-credit-checks-are-coming-to-new-york-heres-what-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonawanda parks to receive $1.1M in state funds]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Tonawanda parks are set to receive $1.1 million in state funding, officials announced Tuesday. The funds will be used for capital improvements and repairs for several parks in the town of Tonawanda, such as parking lots and ADA upgrades for bathrooms. "This funding will support improvements across multiple parks, including ADA [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-parks-to-receive-11m-in-state-funds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-parks-to-receive-11m-in-state-funds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills training camp begins July 29 at St. John Fisher]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Bills will open training camp at St. John Fisher University on July 29, the team announced Tuesday. The team's Rochester portion of training camp continues to get shorter, with seven open practices before the team will return to Orchard Park for the rest of the preseason; the Bills had 10 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-training-camp-begins-july-29-at-st-john-fisher/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-training-camp-begins-july-29-at-st-john-fisher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New IKEA could serve as catalyst for economic growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- If you've ever made the drive to Canada or downstate New York for some furniture, or even just a plate of Swedish meatballs, your IKEA run may soon get a lot shorter. IKEA announced on Monday that it will be opening a new store right here in WNY. "Bringing in a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-ikea-could-serve-as-catalyst-for-economic-growth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-ikea-could-serve-as-catalyst-for-economic-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goo Goo Dolls react to new penguin named Iris at the Aquarium of Niagara]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The public has spoken, and the Aquarium of Niagara has listened. The aquarium's newest penguin will be named Iris, honoring well known WNY band, the Goo Goo Dolls. The band's frontman, John Rzeznik, reacted to the news in a post on social media. "Somebody just told me that there is a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/goo-goo-dolls-react-to-new-penguin-named-iris-at-the-aquarium-of-niagara/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/goo-goo-dolls-react-to-new-penguin-named-iris-at-the-aquarium-of-niagara/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goo Goo Dolls frontman reacts to new penguin named Iris at the Aquarium of Niagara]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The public has spoken, and the Aquarium of Niagara has listened. The aquarium's newest penguin will be named Iris, honoring popular WNY band the Goo Goo Dolls. The band's frontman, John Rzeznik, reacted to the news in a post on social media. "Somebody just told me that there is a new [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/goo-goo-dolls-frontman-reacts-to-new-penguin-named-iris-at-the-aquarium-of-niagara/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/goo-goo-dolls-frontman-reacts-to-new-penguin-named-iris-at-the-aquarium-of-niagara/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Male victim stabbed amidst fight near Niagara Street and Maryland Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred around 8:40 p.m. on Monday night near Niagara Street and Maryland Street. According to police, a large fight broke out amongst a group of teens, during which a male victim suffered a laceration to the hand. The injury is considered non-life threatening at [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/male-victim-stabbed-amidst-fight-near-niagara-street-and-maryland-street/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/male-victim-stabbed-amidst-fight-near-niagara-street-and-maryland-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Police investigate stabbing near Niagara Street and Maryland]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred near Niagara Street and Maryland Monday night. According to police, around 8:40 p.m., a large fight broke out amongst a group of teens, during which a male victim suffered a laceration to the hand. The injury is considered non-life threatening at this time. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-police-investigate-stabbing-near-niagara-street-and-maryland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-police-investigate-stabbing-near-niagara-street-and-maryland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Police investigate stabbing near Niagara and Maryland Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred near Niagara Street and Maryland Street Monday night. According to police, around 8:40 p.m., a large fight broke out amongst a group of teens, during which a male victim suffered a laceration to the hand. The injury is considered non-life threatening at this [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-police-investigate-stabbing-near-niagara-and-maryland-street/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-police-investigate-stabbing-near-niagara-and-maryland-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salsa in the Park returns to the Rose Garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Salsa dancing is back at the Rose Garden in Delaware Park. After a year off, dance instructor Jerome Williams is bringing back dance sessions through most of the summer, with Monday being the first session. Dancers can immerse themselves in the landscape at the park, while also learning some new skills [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/salsa-in-the-park-returns-to-the-rose-garden/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/salsa-in-the-park-returns-to-the-rose-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scholar Athletes of the Year: Amhert's Ada Radomski &amp; Depew's Mason McGloin]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Every year, WIVB News 4 recognizes a local male and female Scholar Athlete of the Year. These are student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional achievement in academics, athletics, and community involvement. This year, that honor belongs to Amherst's Ada Radomski and Depew's Mason McGloin. Ada Radomski embodies the true meaning of a scholar-athlete. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/scholar-athletes-of-the-year-amherts-ada-radomski-amp-depews-mason-mcgloin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/scholar-athletes-of-the-year-amherts-ada-radomski-amp-depews-mason-mcgloin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nexstar Media donates to Buffalo Warriors Hockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- WIVB News 4's parent company, Nexstar Media, is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and every day during the month of June its foundation is donating $5,000 to two organizations throughout the nation. On Monday, local organization, "Buffalo Warriors Hockey," was chosen for this grant. &ldquo;WIVB is proud to support Buffalo Warriors Hockey [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nexstar-media-donates-to-buffalo-warriors-hockey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nexstar-media-donates-to-buffalo-warriors-hockey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roswell Park receives national recognition for prevention and detection, mobile screening programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center received national recognition Monday for its prevention and early detection efforts. The National Foundation for Cancer Prevention highlighted Roswell's programs, including its Early Detection Driven to You, or "EDDY" mobile screening centers. Members of Congress came to tour the EDDY centers Monday, which are aimed at [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/roswell-park-receives-national-recognition-for-prevention-and-detection-mobile-screening-programs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/roswell-park-receives-national-recognition-for-prevention-and-detection-mobile-screening-programs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials concerned about potential spread of measles in Erie County]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Sen. Chuck Schumer held a press conference with local health officials in Buffalo on Monday after a second person in Erie County tested positive for measles last week -- and officials warned that more unreported cases and symptoms will probably pop up this week. "This is going to be the scary [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/officials-concerned-about-potential-spread-of-measles-in-erie-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/officials-concerned-about-potential-spread-of-measles-in-erie-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge orders competency exam for man accused of killing 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A judge ordered a competency exam Monday for a man accused of killing his wife and two children at their Cheektowaga home on June 1 and then killing a store clerk. Saleh Mohamed, 29, was arraigned on three counts of first-degree murder and four counts of second-degree murder for the alleged [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/judge-orders-competency-exam-for-man-accused-of-killing-4/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/judge-orders-competency-exam-for-man-accused-of-killing-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury selection begins in Tops mass shooter federal trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Jury selection has started in the federal case against the Tops mass shooter. The first group out of more than 1,000 potential jurors entered the downtown Buffalo courtroom to hear from Judge Lawrence Vilardo on Monday. Vilardo shared details of the case -- including which evidence may be presented, like graphic [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jury-selection-begins-in-tops-mass-shooter-federal-trial/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jury-selection-begins-in-tops-mass-shooter-federal-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead after motorcycle accident in Evans]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man from the Town of Evans was killed in a motorcycle crash on Saturday after hitting a tree, police said. Officers responded to Holland Road in Evans on Sunday morning, where a motorcycle and its operator were discovered off the roadway. The operator, age 56, was pronounced dead at the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-motorcycle-accident-in-evans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-motorcycle-accident-in-evans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead after 4-vehicle crash in Evans]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One man was killed in a four-vehicle crash in Evans on Friday, police said. The crash occurred around 3:20 p.m. near the intersection of Southwestern Boulevard and Pontiac Road. A 25-year-old man from Farnham, driving a Ford pickup truck with a trailer, was traveling westbound on Southwestern Boulevard when it allegedly [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-4-vehicle-crash-in-evans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-4-vehicle-crash-in-evans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man from Brazil charged with escape from Buffalo detention facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A citizen of Brazil was arrested and charged after allegedly escaping from a federal detention facility in Buffalo, the U.S. Attorney's Office said on Monday. Ernando Elias Orelio, 38, is accused of climbing a fence onto the roof to escape. The officer found Orelio on the roof, where he allegedly jumped [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-from-brazil-charged-with-escape-from-buffalo-detention-facility/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-from-brazil-charged-with-escape-from-buffalo-detention-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Ready for the end': Abuse survivors to vote on Buffalo Diocese settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For six years, a committee of abuse survivors has been kept quiet about the Diocese of Buffalo&rsquo;s bankruptcy case -- until now.On Monday, volunteer members of the Unsecured Creditors&rsquo; Committee spoke publicly about the case for the first time. &ldquo;These are the people who have done this amazing work, having [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ready-for-the-end-abuse-survivors-to-vote-on-buffalo-diocese-settlement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ready-for-the-end-abuse-survivors-to-vote-on-buffalo-diocese-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IKEA coming to Walden Galleria in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Famous Swedish furniture retailer IKEA is coming to the Walden Galleria in early 2027, the mall announced on Monday. Known for its household furniture, the store will take over the former Sears and Sears Auto Center at the mall's north end near the Apple Store. &ldquo;Bringing one of the world&rsquo;s most [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ikea-coming-to-walden-galleria-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ikea-coming-to-walden-galleria-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Sweet' Strider looking for a friendly forever home]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This weekend's Wake Up Wags featured Strider, a "sweet" dog who is looking for a forever home. "Strider came from Georgia with his sibling Murphy and unfortunately they are kind of a little bit on the scared and shy side," Julie Starr with Buddy's Second Chance Rescue said. "He is a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sweet-strider-looking-for-a-friendly-forever-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sweet-strider-looking-for-a-friendly-forever-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapper A Boogie wit da Hoodie coming to Buffalo in September]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Rapper A Boogie wit da Hoodie will headline a show at KeyBank Center in Buffalo in September, it was announced Monday. The three-time BET Award nominee will play downtown Buffalo on Sept. 18. A Boogie, originally from New York City, is currently working on his seventh studio album "Artistry" to commemorate [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rapper-a-boogie-wit-da-hoodie-coming-to-buffalo-in-september/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rapper-a-boogie-wit-da-hoodie-coming-to-buffalo-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11th ‘NY Run For The Fallen’ ends 150-mile journey in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &ndash; After three days and more than 150 miles, the 11th 'New York Run For The Fallen&rsquo; ended Sunday at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval &amp; Military Park, with every mile honoring a New York service member who made the ultimate sacrifice during the global war on terror. &ldquo;Knowing that every [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/11th-ny-run-for-the-fallen-ends-150-mile-journey-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/11th-ny-run-for-the-fallen-ends-150-mile-journey-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three dead in fatal one-vehicle collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Three people are dead following a one-vehicle collision Sunday morning on Prole Road in the town of Stafford, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office said. Police responded to the scene around 2 a.m. after receiving a 911 call. According to preliminary investigation, a black 2012 Nissan Altima was traveling northbound on Prole [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/three-dead-in-fatal-one-vehicle-collision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/three-dead-in-fatal-one-vehicle-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A tentative deal is reached to end the Iran war and Trump orders a stop to the US naval blockade]]></title><description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD (AP) &mdash; The United States and Iran reached an initial agreement early Monday to open the Strait of Hormuz and further extend a shaky ceasefire in the Iran war, potentially allowing desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market. Details of the deal were not immediately released and Iran signaled implementation [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-tentative-deal-is-reached-to-end-the-iran-war-and-trump-orders-a-stop-to-the-us-naval-blockade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-tentative-deal-is-reached-to-end-the-iran-war-and-trump-orders-a-stop-to-the-us-naval-blockade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deal is reached to end Iran war and Trump orders stop to US naval blockade]]></title><description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD (AP) &mdash; The United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end their war and open the Strait of Hormuz, offering relief to the Gulf region and global economy more than three months since fighting began. Details of the deal were not immediately released and Iran signaled implementation would not start until [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/deal-is-reached-to-end-iran-war-and-trump-orders-stop-to-us-naval-blockade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/deal-is-reached-to-end-iran-war-and-trump-orders-stop-to-us-naval-blockade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locals gather for jump rope community events]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The American Jump Rope Federation got the community moving Sunday ahead of the seventh annual American Jump Rope National Championship, which will be held at Buffalo State University. This is the first time that the multi-day competition, taking place from June 17-20, is coming to Buffalo, bringing athletes of all ages [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/locals-gather-for-jump-rope-community-events/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/locals-gather-for-jump-rope-community-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juneteenth celebration continues with free headshots]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Renowned photographer Yves-Richard Blanc was out in the community Sunday for Buffalo Juneteenth's annual celebration in MLK Jr. Park, taking free headshots for those looking to boost their resume. Blanc said that the initiative was not only about helping the community but also celebrating the rich history of the city. "These [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/juneteenth-celebration-continues-with-free-headshots/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/juneteenth-celebration-continues-with-free-headshots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[69th Allentown Art Festival ends early with a rumble, a crash, a thorough soaking!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 69th Allentown Art Festival ended about three hours early on Sunday afternoon when severe weather swept into the festival area of downtown Buffalo, toppling some booths and thoroughly soaking the streets with rivers of rainwater. Vendors scrambled to protect their handcrafted wares, as gusting winds and torrents of rain forced the early closure of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/69th-allentown-art-festival-ends-early-with-a-rumble-a-crash-a-thorough-soaking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/69th-allentown-art-festival-ends-early-with-a-rumble-a-crash-a-thorough-soaking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foundation supports local charities through annual motorcycle run]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The roar of motorcycles echoed through Downtown Buffalo Sunday as riders gathered outside Chef's restaurant for the annual Louis J. Billittier Foundation Motorcycle Poker Run. The foundation was created by Lou Billittier Jr., his sister, and their late mother, following Louis' passing in 2000. "I saw the impact my dad had [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/foundation-supports-local-charities-through-annual-motorcycle-run/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/foundation-supports-local-charities-through-annual-motorcycle-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mario Lopez returns to WNY for new Christmas film with Tony Danza]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Mario Lopez is in Lewiston this weekend to begin filming for his new Christmas movie, starring alongside Tony Danza. The movie, titled, "Christmas at the Starlight," features Lopez and Danza as father and son. The plot centers around a local supper club called "The Starlight," which Danza's character is preparing to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mario-lopez-returns-to-wny-for-new-christmas-film-with-tony-danza/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mario-lopez-returns-to-wny-for-new-christmas-film-with-tony-danza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BPD investigating 3 separate shootings from Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash;&nbsp;The Buffalo Police Department is investigating three separate shootings that took place Saturday. The first shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. on the 900 block of Walden Avenue. Police said a male victim was taken via a private vehicle to the Erie County Medical Center after being shot in the leg. 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"I'm somebody that was born in Puerto Rico, so it means a lot to me to be able [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/la-casita-experience-comes-to-town-ballroom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/la-casita-experience-comes-to-town-ballroom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[69th Allentown Art Festival continues Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The iconic Allentown Art Festival continues Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with more than 320 artists from across the country putting their creations on display. Organizers said this is the best way to support local artists. "These people are so talented, and they love to talk to people, they [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/69th-allentown-art-festival-continues-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/69th-allentown-art-festival-continues-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Production sale continues Sunday in Blasdell]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A huge production sale this weekend is giving theater fans a chance to shop props, clothing, and furniture. Happening at 4091 Jeffery Boulevard in Blasdell, event coordinators said there's a little something available for everyone. "There is beyond clothing, there's not only costumes, which are great, but there's also a ton [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/production-sale-continues-sunday-in-blasdell/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/production-sale-continues-sunday-in-blasdell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community gathers for annual Buffalo Juneteenth celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The sounds of drumlines, dancers, and community pride filled Buffalo's East Side Saturday morning as thousands gathered for the annual Juneteenth parade. The holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. "Buffalo has always had its place in history and Buffalo's history is Black history," Mayor Sean Ryan said. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/community-gathers-for-annual-buffalo-juneteenth-celebration/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/community-gathers-for-annual-buffalo-juneteenth-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch parties hosted throughout the city for US World Cup match]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Fans from across the region enjoyed watch parties across the city Friday, cheering on the United States as they faced Paraguay in the World Cup. At Canalside, fans enjoyed food trucks, music, giveaways and family friendly activities before gathering around a giant outdoor screen to watch the match. 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"We wanted to give the proceeds to the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/10000-maniacs-to-celebrate-45th-anniversary-with-homecoming-concert/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/10000-maniacs-to-celebrate-45th-anniversary-with-homecoming-concert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State announces $6 million investment into City of Tonawanda pool]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Kohler Pool has been a gathering place for generations of people in the city of Tonawanda, and community members have been working to save the aging and deteriorating pool from closing for good. Now, with a check from New York State, its future is looking brighter. "Given that it could [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/state-announces-6-million-investment-into-city-of-tonawanda-pool/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/state-announces-6-million-investment-into-city-of-tonawanda-pool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBP seizes $4 million shipment of marijuana on Peace Bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Around 1,600 pounds of marijuana hidden in a commercial truck was intercepted by officers at the Peace Bridge Tuesday while attempting to enter the United States, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said. After a shipment labeled as "chocolate" was flagged as irregular, CBP officers conducted a search of its truck and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cbp-seizes-4-million-shipment-of-marijuana-on-peace-bridge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cbp-seizes-4-million-shipment-of-marijuana-on-peace-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFTA hosts flag-raising ceremony for Juneteenth]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- NFTA leadership, Juneteenth Committee members, and local leaders gathered at the Buffalo Greyhound Station Friday for a ceremonial raising of the Pan-African flag in observance of this weekend's Juneteenth celebrations. The NFTA said that the event serves as an opportunity to reflect on freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit for equality. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nfta-hosts-flag-raising-ceremony-for-juneteenth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nfta-hosts-flag-raising-ceremony-for-juneteenth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen hurt after being hit on electric scooter in North Tonawanda]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A teenager was taken to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Nash Road and Meadow Drive in North Tonawanda Friday afternoon, Mayor Austin Tylec said. 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Playing in the shadow of Toronto&rsquo;s iconic CN Tower, and in front of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/larin-scores-in-78th-minute-to-rally-canada-to-1-1-draw-with-bosnia-herzegovina-in-world-cup-opener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/larin-scores-in-78th-minute-to-rally-canada-to-1-1-draw-with-bosnia-herzegovina-in-world-cup-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dragon Boat Festival returns to RiverWorks this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- More than 30 dragon boat teams will be putting on life jackets, picking up their paddles, and making a difference with every stroke on Saturday. "We have corporate teams, we have community teams and breast cancer survivor teams," Cindy Schlabach, a Luminina board member for Hope Chest and a co-captain of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dragon-boat-festival-returns-to-riverworks-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dragon-boat-festival-returns-to-riverworks-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rasmus Dahlin named second-team All-Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin was named a second-team All-Star on Friday, the NHL announced. Dahlin is the first Sabre to be named to either the first or second All-Star team since Ryan Miller in 2009-10. The honor comes after Dahlin finished third in voting for the Norris Trophy, which is given [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rasmus-dahlin-named-second-team-all-star/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rasmus-dahlin-named-second-team-all-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamestown to receive $10M in funding after winning NYS program]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Jamestown will receive $10 million in state funding after being named this year's Western New York winner of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative program, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday. Hamburg and Falconer will also receive $4.5 million each after being named winners in the NY Forward program. 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We have to come up with another name for the NFL. It really doesn&rsquo;t make any sense,&rdquo; said Trump, an apparently new convert to the round-ball game. He [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/soccer-is-a-fine-term-for-the-beautiful-game-dont-let-anyone-tell-you-otherwise-this-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/soccer-is-a-fine-term-for-the-beautiful-game-dont-let-anyone-tell-you-otherwise-this-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Facebook down? Users report problems with Meta platforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is Facebook down? Users are reporting problems with Meta platforms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/is-facebook-down-users-report-problems-with-meta-platforms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/is-facebook-down-users-report-problems-with-meta-platforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot and killed in Dunkirk]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A man was shot and killed on South Gazelle Street in Dunkirk on Thursday night, according to police. Police responded to the 100 block of South Gazelle just before 10 p.m. Thursday night. The victim was taken to Brooks Memorial Hospital, where he died from his injuries. Police said they believe [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-shot-and-killed-in-dunkirk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-shot-and-killed-in-dunkirk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Hockney, iconic British artist known for his colorful landscapes and pool scenes, dies at 88]]></title><description><![CDATA[LONDON (AP) &mdash; David Hockney, a treasured British artist whose paintings of shimmering pools and colorful iPad drawings became icons of contemporary art, has died, his publicist said Friday. He was 88. Over a seven-decade career, Hockney explored and reimagined classical portraiture, landscape painting and pop art, working in painting, collage, photography and digital drawing. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/david-hockney-iconic-british-artist-known-for-his-colorful-landscapes-and-pool-scenes-dies-at-88/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/david-hockney-iconic-british-artist-known-for-his-colorful-landscapes-and-pool-scenes-dies-at-88/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alfredo sauce sold in 41 states recalled over salmonella concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FDA has designated it as a Class I, the agency's most serious classification.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/alfredo-sauce-sold-in-41-states-recalled-over-salmonella-concerns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/alfredo-sauce-sold-in-41-states-recalled-over-salmonella-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Hockney, artist renowned for his pool scenes, has died at 88]]></title><description><![CDATA[LONDON (AP) &mdash; Artist David Hockney, whose paintings of pools shimmering in the Los Angeles sunshine became icons of 20th-century art, has died, his publicist said Friday. 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Lancaster, ranked No. 1 in the state in Class [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/section-vi-champion-baseball-softball-teams-contending-for-state-titles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/section-vi-champion-baseball-softball-teams-contending-for-state-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerns in Lancaster after 11-year-old says man tried to lure him into car]]></title><description><![CDATA[LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) &ndash; A Lancaster mother is raising urgent safety concerns after her son had a frightening encounter while out riding his bike, prompting her to warn other parents about talking to their children about staying safe and alert.The incident happened Tuesday around 4:30 p.m. when 11-year-old Eli Marble was biking to a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/concerns-in-lancaster-after-11-year-old-says-man-tried-to-lure-him-into-car/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/concerns-in-lancaster-after-11-year-old-says-man-tried-to-lure-him-into-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNY family to host hike for mental wellness at Chestnut Ridge Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A local family is inviting the community to join them at Chestnut Ridge Park on Sunday for the Connor Cared Hike for Mental Wellness. 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Organizers with the challenge said that [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalos-44th-jpmorgan-chase-corporate-challenge-held-at-delaware-park-results/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalos-44th-jpmorgan-chase-corporate-challenge-held-at-delaware-park-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo's 44th J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge run at Delaware Park: Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo's business community took part in the 44th annual 'J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge' Thursday in Delaware Park. Nearly 250 Buffalo businesses and over 7,000 runners stepped off for a three-point-five-mile race to raise funds for the 43North Foundation, a program that invests in company start-ups. 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The drive collected four large pallets worth of food donations, all of which will go towards helping FeedMore in their mission of serving [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wivb-news-4-hosts-food-drive-to-benefit-feedmore-wny-for-nexstars-founders-day-of-caring/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wivb-news-4-hosts-food-drive-to-benefit-feedmore-wny-for-nexstars-founders-day-of-caring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds say they lack evidence in alleged conspiracy to silence witness in Gerace case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trial dates for former Pharaoh's owner Peter Gerace and co-defendant Simon Gogolack were delayed again after judge agreed Thursday to dismiss two conspiracy county]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/feds-say-they-lack-evidence-in-alleged-conspiracy-to-silence-witness-in-gerace-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/feds-say-they-lack-evidence-in-alleged-conspiracy-to-silence-witness-in-gerace-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-assistant DA pleads guilty to drug and gun charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A former assistant district attorney from Buffalo pleaded guilty to a drug and gun charge, the U.S. Attorney's Office said on Thursday. Officials said 30-year-old Delenci Shannon-Brown admitted to being an unlawful user of a controlled substance in possession of a gun. The Erie County Sheriff's Office and FBI began investigating [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ex-assistant-da-pleads-guilty-to-drug-and-gun-charge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ex-assistant-da-pleads-guilty-to-drug-and-gun-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albion man, Jamestown woman facing child pornography charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An Albion man and Jamestown woman are facing child pornography charges, the U.S. Attorney's Office said on Thursday. Officials said 22-year-old Kimony Hamilton has been charged with distribution and possession of child pornography. Kaitlyn Seekings, 28, was charged with receipt and possession of child pornography in a separate criminal complaint. New [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/albion-man-jamestown-woman-facing-child-pornography-charges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/albion-man-jamestown-woman-facing-child-pornography-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Floating pitch celebrates World Cup in Toronto]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The FIFA World Cup will be held on Canadian soil for the first time this summer -- and it's also the first time soccer will be played on Canadian water. A 130-foot-long and 60-foot-wide floating pitch now calls Toronto's harbor front home. It was created by Offshore Courts, a company that [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/floating-pitch-celebrates-world-cup-in-toronto/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/floating-pitch-celebrates-world-cup-in-toronto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother Cabrini Health Foundation invests $3 million in East Side neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Community members and elected leaders came together on Thursday to celebrate a major investment into Buffalo's East Side. "This work is more than buildings, it's about belonging, it's about housing and health and education, economic opportunity and the condition that allow families to thrive," Da'Von McCune, the Executive Director of the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mother-cabrini-health-foundation-invests-3-million-in-east-side-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mother-cabrini-health-foundation-invests-3-million-in-east-side-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flag Day tradition continues at Seneca One]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Community leaders, local organizations and veterans came together Thursday at the Seneca One tower downtown to honor the stars and stripes during a public ceremony. One of the region's largest American flags was hoisted between two Buffalo Fire Department ladder trucks. The celebration also included the Presentation of Colors, the Pledge [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/flag-day-tradition-continues-at-seneca-one/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/flag-day-tradition-continues-at-seneca-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man charged with attempted murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder following a shooting on Walden Avenue on May 23, police said. Timothy Lidge, 36, was arrested on Tuesday. Officers responded to a shooting call at Walden Avenue and Harmonia Street around 8 p.m. on May 23, and a male victim [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-charged-with-attempted-murder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-charged-with-attempted-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proceeds from seminary sale can now be used toward diocese settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Diocese of Buffalo has won an appeal to use all proceeds from the sale of the former Christ the King Seminary to help settle with sex abuse victims. The decision Wednesday from U.S. District Judge Meredith A. Vacca reverses a ruling from Chief Bankruptcy Judge Carl L. Bucki last year. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/proceeds-from-seminary-sale-can-now-be-used-toward-diocese-settlement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/proceeds-from-seminary-sale-can-now-be-used-toward-diocese-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A cheat code’: TJ Parker impresses Bills teammates before camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bills won&rsquo;t return to the practice field until training camp at St. John Fisher University on July 29, giving rookies roughly seven weeks to reset &mdash; their first real downtime since before the NFL Draft. Rookie outside linebacker TJ Parker isn&rsquo;t treating the break like a vacation. 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Those systems have detected an air quality issue necessitating precautionary measures until we determine its significance. The Department [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pentagon-on-lockdown-over-air-quality-issue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pentagon-on-lockdown-over-air-quality-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pentagon gives all-clear after lockdown over air quality alarm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pentagon went into lockdown Thursday over an air quality issue, prompting the department to execute a shelter-in-place order for the affected area.Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said at 1:31 p.m. EDT: "Subsequent testing confirmed no hazard exists, and normal operations have resumed." Parnell said two hours earlier that the Pentagon was executing "standard protection protocols" [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pentagon-gives-all-clear-after-lockdown-over-air-quality-alarm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pentagon-gives-all-clear-after-lockdown-over-air-quality-alarm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of 5 lemurs moves into Buffalo Zoo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A furry family of lemurs has just moved into Western New York, calling the Buffalo Zoo home. The family of five black-and-white ruffed lemurs came from North Dakota's Roosevelt Park Zoo, including 20-year-old dad Huey and his four offspring: Connor, Lucas, Mikey and Olivia. 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A man at the scene told WIVB News 4 he was [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/five-people-escape-fire-at-lisbon-avenue-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/five-people-escape-fire-at-lisbon-avenue-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews respond to fire at Lisbon Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Crews are responding to a fire on Lisbon Avenue between Orleans Street and Eggert Road. WIVB News 4 is working to learn more. This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-respond-to-fire-at-lisbon-avenue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-respond-to-fire-at-lisbon-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 men detained near Marilla by CBP]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection said agents arrested 15 people near Marilla after responding to reports of suspicious activity on Monday. Authorities said the group fled into the woods and was later found with help from a CBP helicopter. The men were determined to be in the country illegally and were [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/15-men-detained-near-marilla-by-cbp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/15-men-detained-near-marilla-by-cbp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reach Academy sues Buffalo School Board]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Reach Academy Charter School is suing the Buffalo School Board, saying it was denied universal pre-K funding. Reach says this is the second time it has been denied pre-K funding in recent years. The charter school claims it met all state requirements for funding. The lawsuit alleges that the district used [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/reach-academy-sues-buffalo-school-board/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/reach-academy-sues-buffalo-school-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Joe's baseball program under review after parent concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The baseball program at St. Joe's Collegiate Institute is under review after a parent raised concerns about culture and operational standards, the school said on Wednesday. In a statement provided to WIVB News 4, the school said it reviewed their baseball program "promptly and within hours" after the original complaint was [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/st-joes-baseball-program-under-review-after-parent-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/st-joes-baseball-program-under-review-after-parent-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$17M raised for Patricia Allen Fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Patricia Allen Fund announced a landmark achievement on Wednesday as it surpassed $17 million raised since its founding five years ago. With more than 60,000 total donors over the past five years, the fund has helped support the critical care needs of patients and families at Golisano Children's Hospital. The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/17m-raised-for-patricia-allen-fund/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/17m-raised-for-patricia-allen-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allentown Art Festival returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A popular and iconic art festival is returning to Buffalo this weekend. Artists and craftsmen from across the country will display their creations at the Allentown Art Festival, featuring more than 320 artists this year. "These people are so talented, and they love to talk to people. They love to meet [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/allentown-art-festival-returns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/allentown-art-festival-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaders invest in gun violence prevention in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- State Sen. Jeremy Zellner announced a $50,000 investment for the Buffalo Office of Gun Violence Prevention on Wednesday. The investment marks the first state funding dedicated to the office since it was created in 2025. "Reducing gun violence requires more than enforcement alone," Zellner said. "It requires prevention, intervention and strong [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/leaders-invest-in-gun-violence-prevention-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/leaders-invest-in-gun-violence-prevention-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local leaders celebrate stars and stripes ahead of Flag Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo and Erie County leaders gathered at the Naval and Military Park on Wednesday to celebrate the stars and stripes ahead of Flag Day, recognized on June 14. The annual tradition recognizes the work that goes into the ceremony and celebrates two symbols of our nation: the U.S. military and the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-leaders-celebrate-stars-and-stripes-ahead-of-flag-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-leaders-celebrate-stars-and-stripes-ahead-of-flag-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niagara Falls Police, city officials remain tight-lipped on homicide investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Questions continue to swirl surrounding a homicide investigation in Niagara Falls after police discovered a dead body at a home on Tuesday. City councilmembers are speaking out, saying the public deserves answers, and calling on police and city leaders to be more transparent about the investigation. The investigation started as [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-police-city-officials-remain-tight-lipped-on-homicide-investigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-police-city-officials-remain-tight-lipped-on-homicide-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amherst Police ask for help locating missing teenager]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Amherst Police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing teenager. Christian Perrin, 16, was last seen on Tuesday near Addison Avenue in Amherst. He was wearing a head covering, a black zip-up jacket and black sweatpants. He is 5-foot-9 and approximately 135 pounds with dark hair and light [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/amherst-police-ask-for-help-locating-missing-teenager/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/amherst-police-ask-for-help-locating-missing-teenager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County Health Department confirms 2nd measles case]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For the second time in less than a week, the Erie County Health Department has confirmed a case of measles in the area. Officials said that the person was in the emergency room at Golisano Children's Hospital on Saturday, and the person was also at a complex at 1021 Broadway between [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-health-department-confirms-2nd-measles-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-health-department-confirms-2nd-measles-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake Shore Schools names 2 new elementary principals]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Arriving with over two decades of educational experience, LakeShore Central Shore District welcomed two new elementary school principals Wednesday. The school district appointed Kimberly Oakes as A.J. Schmidt Elementary School&rsquo;s principal and Brandon Pafk as J.T. Waugh Elementary School&rsquo;s principal. Oakes spent the last five years of her career as an [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lake-shore-schools-names-2-new-elementary-principals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lake-shore-schools-names-2-new-elementary-principals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NY power grid squeezed by aging plants, extreme weather, and data centers: NYISO report]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York's electric grid is facing a historic squeeze, with old fossil fuel power plants shutting down before clean energy can replace them, leaving the state's grid close to a shortage on the hottest and coldest days of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ny-power-grid-squeezed-by-aging-plants-extreme-weather-and-data-centers-nyiso-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ny-power-grid-squeezed-by-aging-plants-extreme-weather-and-data-centers-nyiso-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Customs and Border Protection opens probe into death of refugee in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has opened an investigation into the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a nearly blind Rohingya refugee who died in Buffalo in February. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's office confirmed to WIVB News 4 on Wednesday that she received a letter in May from the federal [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/customs-and-border-protection-opens-probe-into-death-of-refugee-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/customs-and-border-protection-opens-probe-into-death-of-refugee-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A look inside the cab of the Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive as it makes a stop in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thousands of Western New Yorkers swarmed the Walden Galleria parking lots Wednesday morning to catch a shuttle and get a look at Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive, which stopped in the Buffalo area as part of its 2026 tour commemorating 250 years of American independence. The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-look-inside-the-cab-of-the-big-boy-no-4014-locomotive-as-it-makes-a-stop-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-look-inside-the-cab-of-the-big-boy-no-4014-locomotive-as-it-makes-a-stop-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rochester man charged with shooting at officers on Buffalo's East Side]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Rochester man has been charged with assaulting a federal officer and using a deadly weapon in furtherance of a crime after a shootout with U.S. Marshals in Buffalo on Monday afternoon, the United States Attorney's Office said. Keith Holmes, 30, is also charged with possessing ammunition after previously being convicted [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rochester-man-charged-with-shooting-at-officers-on-buffalos-east-side/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rochester-man-charged-with-shooting-at-officers-on-buffalos-east-side/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect charged after child shot in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man is facing felony charges after a child was shot in the shoulder at a Hager Street residence on Tuesday night, according to Buffalo Police. Officials responded to a shooting call on the first block of Hager Street around 10:15 p.m. An early investigation revealed that there was a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/suspect-charged-after-child-shot-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/suspect-charged-after-child-shot-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child shot in Buffalo, transported to hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A child was transported to a hospital after being shot in the shoulder at a house on Hager Street Buffalo on Tuesday night, according to police. Officials responded to a shooting call on the first block of Hager around 10:15 p.m. Tuesday. Police said during a scuffle over a gun on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/child-shot-in-buffalo-transported-to-hospital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/child-shot-in-buffalo-transported-to-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buddy Guy to celebrate 90th birthday at Kleinhans, wish is for more radio stations to play the blues]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Blues legend Buddy Guy will be celebrating his 90th birthday on July 18 at Kleinhans Music Hall as part of his latest tour in celebration of the milestone. Guy referred to himself, Bobby Rush, and Willie Nelson as the "last of the older ones," with Rush being 92 years old and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buddy-guy-to-celebrate-90th-birthday-at-kleinhans-wish-is-for-more-radio-stations-to-play-the-blues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buddy-guy-to-celebrate-90th-birthday-at-kleinhans-wish-is-for-more-radio-stations-to-play-the-blues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNY Heroes celebrates America's 250th anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This weekend, Western New York Heroes is celebrating 250 years of American independence, offering a way to have fun while giving back to local veterans. The nonprofit provides veterans, members of the armed services and families of veterans with access to essential services, helping cover rent, mortgage and utilities costs. Organizers [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-heroes-celebrates-americas-250th-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-heroes-celebrates-americas-250th-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheektowaga looks to fund more Flock Safety roadside cameras]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- There's a resolution being considered in the Town of Cheektowaga to upgrade and expand its current use of Flock Safety roadside cameras. It's already been tabled once, and it was tabled again on Tuesday night. The town already deploys 29 Flock cameras across its region. Now, the town's police department is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-looks-to-fund-more-flock-safety-roadside-cameras/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-looks-to-fund-more-flock-safety-roadside-cameras/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williamsville student recognized for saving a life]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Williamsville Central School District invited the community to a board of education meeting on Tuesday, where several students, administrators and staff from Williamsville South High School were recognized for playing a critical role in saving a student's life. In May, a student experienced a medical emergency during gym class, collapsing [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/williamsville-student-recognized-for-saving-a-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/williamsville-student-recognized-for-saving-a-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo property tax hike to begin July 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- In just over three weeks, a 19% property tax hike will start to take effect in Buffalo, but it will take a few months to show up on homeowners' bills. Deputy Buffalo Mayor Benjamin Swanekamp shared how resources, including a property tax calculator, can help residents prepare for July 1, when [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-property-tax-hike-to-begin-july-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-property-tax-hike-to-begin-july-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills players praise seamless transition under new coach Joe Brady]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Buffalo Bills are entering a new era under head coach Joe Brady, and according to several players, the transition has been seamless. Veteran left tackle Dion Dawkins, who arrived in Buffalo alongside former head coach Sean McDermott in 2017, said the atmosphere around the team feels different under Brady. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-players-praise-seamless-transition-under-new-coach-joe-brady/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-players-praise-seamless-transition-under-new-coach-joe-brady/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Fans are going to be very pleased': Josh Allen excited for new stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With finishing touches on the new Highmark Stadium almost complete, Josh Allen says he can't wait to play in the new home of the Buffalo Bills. The Bills quarterback looks back on the old stadium with many memories, but he's excited to start the season in a new space. "This place [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fans-are-going-to-be-very-pleased-josh-allen-excited-for-new-stadium/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fans-are-going-to-be-very-pleased-josh-allen-excited-for-new-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Questions remain after suspect and U.S. Marshals Task Force exchange fire in Glenwood Ave incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Unanswered questions remain about a shooting on Buffalo's East Side. The U.S. Marshals Task Force was serving an arrest warrant Monday afternoon on Glenwood Avenue when someone began shooting at law enforcement and officers shot back.There wasn't any activity on Tuesday when WIVB News 4 stopped by the home on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/questions-remain-after-suspect-and-us-marshals-task-force-exchange-fire-in-glenwood-ave-incident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/questions-remain-after-suspect-and-us-marshals-task-force-exchange-fire-in-glenwood-ave-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York bars open till 4 a.m. for the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation extending alcohol service hours to 4 a.m. statewide for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and announced a $6 million investment to host a free 50,000-person final match watch party in Central Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-bars-open-till-4-am-for-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-bars-open-till-4-am-for-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Go Green receives funding boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A local nonprofit is getting a major funding boost to help prepare young people for careers in agriculture. The National Grid Foundation is giving Buffalo Go Green nearly $430,000 for its new Pathways 360 program. The program provides hands-on learning opportunities for students throughout Buffalo. Funding also helps create community spaces [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-go-green-receives-funding-boost/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-go-green-receives-funding-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FeedMore WNY partners with schools, summer camps]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- FeedMore Western New York's backpack program helps put food into the backpacks of children throughout Western New York. During the Fill the Backpack campaign, shoppers at Wegmans have the opportunity to help make a difference in a child's life. Each donation during the campaign helps provide food for families in our [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/feedmore-wny-partners-with-schools-summer-camps/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/feedmore-wny-partners-with-schools-summer-camps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly $6M settlement approved to estate of Buffalo firefighter]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Common Council has approved a payout of nearly $6 million to the estate of a firefighter who was killed in a fire three years ago. Jason Arno died while battling a four-alarm fire on Main Street in March 2023. He was 37 years old. Arno's widow filed a wrongful [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nearly-6m-settlement-approved-to-estate-of-buffalo-firefighter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nearly-6m-settlement-approved-to-estate-of-buffalo-firefighter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dead body found in Niagara Falls, police investigate homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Niagara Falls Police are investigating a homicide after a missing persons case led detectives to a home on 22nd Street, where a body was discovered on Tuesday. Niagara Falls Police said the department opened a missing person investigation on June 8. According to police, detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dead-body-found-in-niagara-falls-police-investigate-homicide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dead-body-found-in-niagara-falls-police-investigate-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dead body found in Niagara Falls, homicide suspected]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Niagara Falls Police are investigating a homicide after finding a dead body on Tuesday on 22nd Street, police said. Police began an investigation for a missing person on Monday, and on Tuesday detectives found a victim on the 400 block of 22nd Street, police said. Detectives are investigating. Anyone with any [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dead-body-found-in-niagara-falls-homicide-suspected/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dead-body-found-in-niagara-falls-homicide-suspected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNY dog adventures: best parks, trails and pet events]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; As National Pet Preparedness Month continues, pup parentsare on the lookout for fresh spots to take their dogs for an outdoor adventure. To help you plan your next outing, we have compiled an updated guide to the top dog parks,off-leash destinations, and pet-friendly events happening across Western New York this summer. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-dog-adventures-best-parks-trails-and-pet-events/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-dog-adventures-best-parks-trails-and-pet-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man arrested after alleged armed robbery in Amherst, police chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man is facing a slew of charges after an alleged armed robbery followed by a police chase in Amherst early Tuesday morning, Amherst Police said. Police responded to an armed robbery call around 2:30 a.m. at a 7-Eleven store at 2159 Niagara Falls Blvd. A victim told police that [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-arrested-after-alleged-armed-robbery-in-amherst-police-chase/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-arrested-after-alleged-armed-robbery-in-amherst-police-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elderly Brant couple pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges after more than 200 animals seized]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A couple in Brant is facing up to 364 days in jail after pleading guilty to animal cruelty charges Monday night after having more than 200 animals seized from their farm in November, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. Bonnie George, 75, and Donald George, 77, pleaded guilty to two [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/elderly-brant-couple-pleads-guilty-to-animal-cruelty-charges-after-more-than-200-animals-seized/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/elderly-brant-couple-pleads-guilty-to-animal-cruelty-charges-after-more-than-200-animals-seized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials urge caution as motorcycle season ramps up in Western New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) - As warmer weather brings more motorcycles onto Western New York roadways, safety officials are reminding both riders and drivers to stay alert and take extra precautions to prevent crashes. The message comes as several motorcycle crashes have been reported across the region in recent weeks. Sgt. Simon Biegasiewicz of the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/officials-urge-caution-as-motorcycle-season-ramps-up-in-western-new-york/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/officials-urge-caution-as-motorcycle-season-ramps-up-in-western-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lackawanna couple accused of animal cruelty]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Lackawanna couple is facing animal cruelty charges after a dog died due to alleged conditions of neglect, and another was found in poor condition, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. Stephen Andres, 42, and Tara Andres, 44, were arraigned Tuesday morning on charges of aggravated cruelty to animals, overdriving, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lackawanna-couple-accused-of-animal-cruelty/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lackawanna-couple-accused-of-animal-cruelty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite setbacks, confidence not dwindling for Buffalo Pro Soccer]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Confidence is not dwindling within the Buffalo Pro Soccer organization that they will still be able to build a soccer-specific stadium in Buffalo for a franchise in the United Soccer League. Last week the prospective franchise announced that it will not begin play in 2027, the second time the team has [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/despite-setbacks-confidence-not-dwindling-for-buffalo-pro-soccer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/despite-setbacks-confidence-not-dwindling-for-buffalo-pro-soccer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drunk driver admits to killing pedestrian in Amherst]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Cheektowaga woman pleaded guilty to charges related to killing a pedestrian while driving drunk in Amherst last December, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office. Jennifer Ortiz, 57, pleaded guilty to second-degree vehicular manslaughter. Ortiz hit and killed a pedestrian near the intersection of Kensington Avenue and Harlem Road [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/drunk-driver-admits-to-killing-pedestrian-in-amherst/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/drunk-driver-admits-to-killing-pedestrian-in-amherst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonawanda man sentenced for killing 59-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Tonawanda man was sentenced to more than two decades in prison for the 2024 killing of a man at a home on Cayuga Avenue in Cheektowaga, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday. Joseph Saraceno, Jr., 29, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for stabbing and shooting 59-year-old [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-man-sentenced-for-killing-59-year-old/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-man-sentenced-for-killing-59-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final beam placed at new BPS commissary]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Public School leaders celebrated the final beam topping of a brand-new commissary Monday that will improve the quality and freshness of meals for all students. The new commissary will allow the district to utilize the "cook-chill" food preparation method, which will allow for more meals to be prepared from scratch [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/final-beam-placed-at-new-bps-commissary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/final-beam-placed-at-new-bps-commissary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concertgoers left standing outside KeyBank Center due to production difficulties]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Some concertgoers experienced an unexpected wait before Monday's Forrest Frank show at KeyBank Center. Thousands of fans were left standing outside the arena as crews dealt with what officials said were production difficulties inside. In a social media post, KeyBank Center said that doors did not open until 7 p.m. for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/concertgoers-left-standing-outside-keybank-center-due-to-production-difficulties/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/concertgoers-left-standing-outside-keybank-center-due-to-production-difficulties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carjacking victim speaks out after incident in East Amherst]]></title><description><![CDATA[AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After allegedly being robbed at gunpoint by a group of people in a commercial plaza parking lot in East Amherst, a local woman is sharing her story to serve as a reminder about safety and being aware of your surroundings. "I thought they were going to kill me," Ashley Barker said. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/carjacking-victim-speaks-out-after-incident-in-east-amherst/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/carjacking-victim-speaks-out-after-incident-in-east-amherst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mini Cooper rear-ends school bus on Akron Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Police responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a school bus in the 8200 block of Akron Road on Monday, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office said. Preliminary investigation indicated that a 2012 Mini Cooper was traveling southbound on Akron Road when it rear-ended the school bus. The impact caused the vehicle [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mini-cooper-rear-ends-school-bus-on-akron-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mini-cooper-rear-ends-school-bus-on-akron-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lockport man rear-ends school bus on Akron Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Police responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a school bus in the 8200 block of Akron Road on Monday, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office said. Preliminary investigation indicated that a 2012 Mini Cooper was traveling southbound on Akron Road when it rear-ended the school bus. The impact caused the vehicle [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lockport-man-rear-ends-school-bus-on-akron-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lockport-man-rear-ends-school-bus-on-akron-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roswell to expand outreach center following $1M donation]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Roswell Park's Community Outreach and Engagement Center on Michigan Avenue is being renamed following a $1 million donation from Broadview Federal Credit Union. Roswell leadership says the new facility will help enhance their services. "(It) has been a huge success in bringing education, screening, prevention, wellness to this community," Roswell President [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/roswell-to-expand-outreach-center-following-1m-donation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/roswell-to-expand-outreach-center-following-1m-donation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contractor injured in Wyoming County construction accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A construction accident near Attica Middle School has left one contractor injured. According to Attica Central Schools District Superintendent Dr. Kiel Illg, the crew was working to construct the roof of a maintenance building when the roof trusses tipped over, injuring the contractor. "Our construction management company as well as our [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/contractor-injured-in-wyoming-county-construction-accident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/contractor-injured-in-wyoming-county-construction-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edward M. Cotter hoping to raise $2 Million for repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The City of Buffalo's Edward M. Cotter is the oldest working fireboat in the world, and people can help ensure it keeps that title for years to come. "It's been recommended to us that we don't break the ice this coming winter," said Michael Kick, the Captain of the Edward M. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/edward-m-cotter-hoping-to-raise-2-million-for-repairs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/edward-m-cotter-hoping-to-raise-2-million-for-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edward M. Cotter Conservancy hoping to raise $2 Million for repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The City of Buffalo's Edward M. Cotter is the oldest working fireboat in the world, and people can help ensure it keeps that title for years to come. "It's been recommended to us that we don't break the ice this coming winter," said Michael Kick, the Captain of the Edward M. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/edward-m-cotter-conservancy-hoping-to-raise-2-million-for-repairs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/edward-m-cotter-conservancy-hoping-to-raise-2-million-for-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect shot after allegedly shooting at U.S. Marshals Task Force]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A suspect was shot and is in the hospital after allegedly shooting at the U.S. Marshals Task Force while it was attempting to serve a federal arrest warrant on Glenwood Avenue Monday afternoon, officials said. No members of law enforcement were struck by gunfire, officials said. The incident took place around [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/suspect-shot-after-allegedly-shooting-at-us-marshals-task-force/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/suspect-shot-after-allegedly-shooting-at-us-marshals-task-force/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect hospitalized after allegedly shooting at U.S. Marshals Task Force]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A suspect is in the hospital after allegedly shooting at the U.S. Marshals Task Force while it was attempting to serve a federal arrest warrant on Glenwood Avenue in Buffalo Monday afternoon, officials said. No members of law enforcement were struck by gunfire, officials said. The incident took place around 3:30 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/suspect-hospitalized-after-allegedly-shooting-at-us-marshals-task-force/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/suspect-hospitalized-after-allegedly-shooting-at-us-marshals-task-force/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large police presence on Glenwood Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- WIVB News 4 is working to learn more about a large police presence on Glenwood Avenue near Fillmore Avenue in Buffalo. There was a heavy police presence in the area late Monday afternoon. This is a developing story and will be updated when more information is available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/large-police-presence-on-glenwood-avenue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/large-police-presence-on-glenwood-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Blueway to see continued expansion, new public access sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper announced Monday that it will be continuing to expand the Buffalo Blueway and add 15 new public access sites. This next phase of work will be supported by three grants awarded by the&nbsp;Buffalo&nbsp;and Erie County Greenway Fund Standing Committee totaling nearly $500,000. Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper says that [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-blueway-to-see-continued-expansion-new-public-access-sites/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-blueway-to-see-continued-expansion-new-public-access-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World's largest operating steam locomotive visiting Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The world's largest operating steam locomotive is coming to Buffalo. Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014, in honor of America's 250th celebration, is embarking on a coast-to-coast tour in collaboration with Norfolk Southern. The famous locomotive will be holding a public display event in Buffalo on Wednesday, June 10; no parking [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/worlds-largest-operating-steam-locomotive-visiting-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/worlds-largest-operating-steam-locomotive-visiting-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge orders apology, community service for veterinarian in Benji the dog scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The saga of Benji the dog ends with the sentencing of a local veterinarian accused of falsifying business records to avoid returning the support dog to its owner on the Tuscarora Nation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/judge-orders-apology-community-service-for-veterinarian-in-benji-the-dog-scandal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/judge-orders-apology-community-service-for-veterinarian-in-benji-the-dog-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Juneteenth kicks off 50th anniversary celebration with flag raising]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The community gathered Monday morning as the Juneteenth Flag was raised in Niagara Square, kicking off Buffalo Juneteenth's 50th anniversary celebration. Recognized as one of the largest and longest-running Juneteenth celebrations in the nation, Buffalo Juneteenth will be returning to MLK Jr. Park this weekend to celebrate the culture of Buffalo's [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-juneteenth-kicks-off-50th-anniversary-celebration-with-flag-raising/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-juneteenth-kicks-off-50th-anniversary-celebration-with-flag-raising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie Community College opens new sports facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- SUNY Erie Community College celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art multi-sport turf facility on Monday. Leaders cut the ribbon at the new facility at the college's north campus on Main Street. The new facility will serve as the home field for four varsity teams -- football, men's soccer, women's soccer, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-community-college-opens-new-sports-facility/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-community-college-opens-new-sports-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arraigned, charged with stabbing BPD officer, robbing Lyft driver]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man accused of stabbing a Buffalo Police officer last month was arraigned on several charges on Monday, Erie County District Attorney Mike Keane announced. Derrick Harris, 35, allegedly stabbed an officer during a physical altercation near Broadway and Liddell Street around 4:30 p.m. on May 23. Police were flagged [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-arraigned-charged-with-stabbing-bpd-officer-robbing-lyft-driver/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-arraigned-charged-with-stabbing-bpd-officer-robbing-lyft-driver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested on drug charges, cash and substances recovered by police]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man has been arrested after officers recovered several substances and cash on French Street on Friday, Buffalo Police announced. Police conducted a search warrant in the first block of French Street, where they seized six pounds of concentrated marijuana flower, 13 ounces of concentrated cannabis wax, 21 packages of cannabis [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-arrested-on-drug-charges-cash-and-substances-recovered-by-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-arrested-on-drug-charges-cash-and-substances-recovered-by-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPCA: Summer heat can turn deadly for pets in minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; As temperatures rise across Western New York, the SPCA Serving Erie County is reminding pet owners to take extra precautions to keep their animals safe. Dogs, cats and rabbits can quickly become overheated during the warmer months, according to Bethany Kloc, communications manager for the SPCA Serving Erie County. &ldquo;The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spca-summer-heat-can-turn-deadly-for-pets-in-minutes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spca-summer-heat-can-turn-deadly-for-pets-in-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicago, former 'Saturday Night Live' comedian to perform at Seneca Resorts]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New performances are coming to Seneca Resorts and Casinos this fall, including sets by comedian Jay Pharoah and award-winning rock band Chicago. The former "Saturday Night Live" cast member, Pharoah, will take the stage for two nights at Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino on Nov. 13 and 14. His stand-up comedy [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chicago-former-saturday-night-live-comedian-to-perform-at-seneca-resorts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chicago-former-saturday-night-live-comedian-to-perform-at-seneca-resorts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Seneca man killed in motorcycle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A West Seneca man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Aurora on Sunday, police said. Police responded to a motorcycle crash near 691 Mill Road around 12:45 p.m., officials said. Medical personnel attempted treatment but Bryan Bratos, 38, was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash is under investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/west-seneca-man-killed-in-motorcycle-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/west-seneca-man-killed-in-motorcycle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Aurora man killed in motorcycle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An East Aurora man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Aurora on Sunday, police said. Police responded to a motorcycle crash near 691 Mill Road around 12:45 p.m., officials said. Medical personnel attempted treatment but Bryan Bratos, 38, was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash is under investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/east-aurora-man-killed-in-motorcycle-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/east-aurora-man-killed-in-motorcycle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunkirk man accused of child sexual abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Dunkirk man is facing several charges after being accused of child sexual abuse, state police said. Terry M. Reynolds, 38, has been charged with sexual assault against a child, first-degree rape, promoting a sexual performance by a child, possession a sexual performance by a child, and seventh-degree possession of a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dunkirk-man-accused-of-child-sexual-abuse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dunkirk-man-accused-of-child-sexual-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delta adds new flights for Bills gameday travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Away game travel just got a little easier for football fans -- specifically Bills Mafia. Delta Air Lines announced additional flights to several destinations set to host some of the Buffalo Bills matchups this season. The flights have been added for gameday weekends from September through January with high demand from [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/delta-adds-new-flights-for-bills-gameday-travel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/delta-adds-new-flights-for-bills-gameday-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allegany County man killed in motorcycle accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; An Allegany County man was killed in a motorcycle accident on State Route 70 late Saturday night, according to New York State Police. Police responded to a report of an unoccupied motorcycle on the shoulder in Burns around 10:30 p.m. Saturday. Investigation found that the driver, identified as 50-year-old Jayson Mess [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/allegany-county-man-killed-in-motorcycle-accident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/allegany-county-man-killed-in-motorcycle-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scenic Southern Tier ride draws visitors from across the region, fuels tourism efforts]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A stretch of abandoned railroad track in Cattaraugus County is getting a second life, this time as a scenic outdoor attraction helping drive tourism in the Southern Tier. The rail bike experience, operated by Revolution Rail, takes visitors along a restored section of historic track through the woods, over the Cattaraugus [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/scenic-southern-tier-ride-draws-visitors-from-across-the-region-fuels-tourism-efforts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/scenic-southern-tier-ride-draws-visitors-from-across-the-region-fuels-tourism-efforts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres offseason outlook: Examining the contracts and salary cap as a competitive window opens]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Sabres looked lost in December. Sitting at 11-14-4 after a Dec. 8 loss to Calgary, the team seemed destined to extend its NHL-record playoff drought to 15 seasons (GM Kevyn Adams was fired a week later on Dec. 15). Somewhere in there a switch flipped. The Sabres won their Dec. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-offseason-outlook-examining-the-contracts-and-salary-cap-as-a-competitive-window-opens/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-offseason-outlook-examining-the-contracts-and-salary-cap-as-a-competitive-window-opens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This week in stadium concert history: June 7-13]]></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. June 7-13 June 10, 2001: The Ralph marked the sixth stop for *NSYNC's 2001 PopOdyssey tour, a concert which also featured Meredith Edwards, Christina Milian, Dream, and BBMak. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/this-week-in-stadium-concert-history-june-7-13/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/this-week-in-stadium-concert-history-june-7-13/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canalside launches new Sunday Social program]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Canalside launched a new program Sunday that encourages Western New Yorkers to travel downtown and experience all that the waterfront has to offer. The first Sunday Social event featured local vendors, food trucks, free golf and tennis lessons, and much more. "We long for our summers in Buffalo, so anything to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canalside-launches-new-sunday-social-program/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canalside-launches-new-sunday-social-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Make Lemon Aide hosts annual Laps of Love event]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Make Lemon Aide Foundation held their annual Laps of Love event Sunday to raise awareness for cerebral palsy. Held at Buffalo's Waterfront, participants had the opportunity to choose a mile or 5k race to help raise funds for therapy grants, improving access to cutting-edge treatment for those with cerebral palsy. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/make-lemon-aide-hosts-annual-laps-of-love-event/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/make-lemon-aide-hosts-annual-laps-of-love-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Pride's 2026 parade celebrates being "Rooted in Pride"]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thousands took to Elmwood Avenue Sunday for the city's annual Pride Parade and celebration. "This one is always a big hit," a parade goer said. "It really has just this huge energy that is incredible, that you don't find anywhere else," a parade goer said. According to organizers, this year's theme, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-prides-2026-parade-celebrates-being-rooted-in-pride/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-prides-2026-parade-celebrates-being-rooted-in-pride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact of Erie County biometric law still unclear for some businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- It's been almost two weeks since Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz signed the biometric transparency and privacy act into law, officially making Erie County the first county in New York State to have a law against private businesses collecting, storing, and selling biometrics. According to Anna Mercado Clark, a partner at [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/impact-of-erie-county-biometric-law-still-unclear-for-some-businesses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/impact-of-erie-county-biometric-law-still-unclear-for-some-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills’ Greg Rousseau charity softball game was a hit at ESL Ballpark]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) &mdash; Sunday at ESL Ballpark, it may have seemed like opposite day, but yes, those really were Buffalo Bills players at the plate. Hundreds showed up as the Rochester Red Wings hosted the Greg Rousseau Charity Softball Game, with proceeds benefiting the Rousseau Family Foundation. Gates opened at 10:30 a.m. for pregame [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-greg-rousseau-charity-softball-game-was-a-hit-at-esl-ballpark/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-greg-rousseau-charity-softball-game-was-a-hit-at-esl-ballpark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tree falls on home in Amhurst due to strong winds]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A tree fell on a home on Hemlock Lane in Amhurst Saturday afternoon, causing structural damage. A member of the cleanup crew said that the fall was caused by strong winds and stressed the importance of ensuring that trees in resident yards are safe and secure. "These strong, heavy winds we [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tree-falls-on-home-in-amhurst-due-to-strong-winds/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tree-falls-on-home-in-amhurst-due-to-strong-winds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tree falls on home in Amherst due to strong winds]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A tree fell on a home on Hemlock Lane in Amherst Saturday afternoon, causing structural damage. A member of the cleanup crew said that the fall was caused by strong winds and stressed the importance of ensuring that trees in resident yards are safe and secure. "These strong, heavy winds we [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tree-falls-on-home-in-amherst-due-to-strong-winds/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tree-falls-on-home-in-amherst-due-to-strong-winds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New commander assumes control of Niagara Falls Air Reserve Unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new commander assumed control of the Air Reserve's 107th Attack Wing Unit Saturday during a ceremony at the Niagara Falls Reserve Station. Colonel Christopher Weisshaar joined the Air National Guard in 2013. A master navigator with over 4,000 flying hours, he has won a number of distinguished awards for his [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-commander-assumes-control-of-niagara-falls-air-reserve-unit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-commander-assumes-control-of-niagara-falls-air-reserve-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New commander assumes control of Air National Guard 107th Attack Wing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Correction: A previous version of this story referred to the 107th Attack Wing as part of the Air Reserve BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new commander assumed control of the New York Air National Guard 107th Attack Wing Saturday during a ceremony at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. Colonel Christopher Weisshaar joined the Air [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-commander-assumes-control-of-air-national-guard-107th-attack-wing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-commander-assumes-control-of-air-national-guard-107th-attack-wing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sleep in Heavenly Peace hosts annual Bunks Across Buffalo event]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Sleep in Heavenly Peace held their annual Bunks Across Buffalo event on Saturday, as part of their ongoing mission to ensure every child has a bed to sleep in at night. Over two hundred volunteers came together at the organization's workshop in Williamsville to build and deliver more than one hundred [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sleep-in-heavenly-peace-hosts-annual-bunks-across-buffalo-event/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sleep-in-heavenly-peace-hosts-annual-bunks-across-buffalo-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamestown suspects arrested for animal cruelty]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two suspects from Jamestown were arrested Saturday for animal cruelty, the Jamestown Police Department said. Around 3:20 p.m., officers responded to a residence on Winsor Street for a report of two subjects beating a small puppy. Following investigation, Arthur Hubbard, 36, and Cheyanne Alcorn, 22, were arrested and transported to the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jamestown-suspects-arrested-for-animal-cruelty/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jamestown-suspects-arrested-for-animal-cruelty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DJ Moore hosts free football camp for local students]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Newly acquired Bills wide receiver DJ Moore hosted a free youth football camp on Saturday at Tapestry Charter School, as part of his Moore2Life foundation. Kids age 5 to 12 had the opportunity to hit the field and participate in a number of drills led by Moore. Each camper received a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dj-moore-hosts-free-football-camp-for-local-students/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 02:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/dj-moore-hosts-free-football-camp-for-local-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rooted in Love hosts first farmer's market in MLK Jr. Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Local nonprofit organization Rooted in Love teamed up with councilwoman Zeneta Everhart Saturday to host the first ever farmer's market in Martin Luther King Jr. Park. The market offered shoppers fresh produce, local vendors and small businesses, artisans, and community programming to help improve access to quality food on the East [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rooted-in-love-hosts-first-farmers-market-in-mlk-jr-park/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rooted-in-love-hosts-first-farmers-market-in-mlk-jr-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shea's founder honored through headstone restoration]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Shea's Performing Arts Center founder Michael Shea was honored Saturday as his headstone at Mount Calvary Cemetery was restored in commemoration of the theater's 100th anniversary. The restoration was completed by Rochester based social media headstone cleaner, 'A Grave Attraction.' Organizers of the restoration said that the project is about ensuring [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sheas-founder-honored-through-headstone-restoration/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sheas-founder-honored-through-headstone-restoration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gerry Meehan, former Sabres captain and GM, dies at 79]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &ndash; One of the first players to ever don a Buffalo Sabres jersey has died at age 79, the team announced Saturday. Gerry Meehan was a player on the inaugural Sabres team in 1970 and served as captain for the following three seasons. Meehan recorded the first assist in team history and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/gerry-meehan-former-sabres-captain-and-gm-dies-at-79/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/gerry-meehan-former-sabres-captain-and-gm-dies-at-79/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Along 4 The Hike: Audubon Community Nature Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; This week&rsquo;s hike is at the Audubon Community Nature Center in Chautauqua County. ACNC is a 570 acre wetland preserve south of Jamestown near the Pennsylvania border. There are numerous environments to explore here, from open marshes to shaded forests. One of the highlights is a large multi-tier viewing tower, which [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/along-4-the-hike-audubon-community-nature-center/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/along-4-the-hike-audubon-community-nature-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rachael Warrior Foundation raises money for domestic violence victims]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Western New Yorkers gathered at Forbes Theater Friday night to celebrate the life and legacy of Rachael Wierzbicki, who tragically lost her life in 2018. Wierzbicki's friends and family started the Rachael Warrior Foundation in her honor, with a mission of providing aid and support to those in crisis situations due [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rachael-warrior-foundation-raises-money-for-domestic-violence-victims/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rachael-warrior-foundation-raises-money-for-domestic-violence-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moratorium for AI Data Centers now in Hochul's hands]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &ndash; A proposed AI data center in the Town of Tonawanda remains delayed as developers look for more information on energy availability and infrastructure needs, but opponents of the project are celebrating another development. A bill that would place a temporary moratorium on permits for centers like this has passed the state [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/moratorium-for-ai-data-centers-now-in-hochuls-hands/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/moratorium-for-ai-data-centers-now-in-hochuls-hands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Tonawanda man arrested on child pornography charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A North Tonawanda man was arrested Friday on child pornography charges, following a joint investigation by North Tonawanda Police and Homeland Security. Nicholas MacDonald, 26, was detained after his home was searched with a warrant. Investigators said they found a large amount of child pornography on devices seized during the search. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/north-tonawanda-man-arrested-on-child-pornography-charges/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/north-tonawanda-man-arrested-on-child-pornography-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tickets now on sale for Erie County Fair concerts]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The best 12 days of summer are less than 10 weeks away at the Erie County Fair, and that includes the popular WIVB Channel 4 Concert Series. This year's lineup features entertainment catering to a wide variety of interests and genres, from classic rock music to stand-up comedy. Concert tickets are [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tickets-now-on-sale-for-erie-county-fair-concerts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tickets-now-on-sale-for-erie-county-fair-concerts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breast Cancer Network hosts 2nd Hope for Tomorrow 5k]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Breast Cancer Network of WNY hosted their second annual 5k run Friday to help support the battle against the disease. Taking place at Como Lake Park in Lancaster, the event served as an opportunity for breast cancer survivors to come together and celebrate their survivorship, while also remembering loved ones [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/breast-cancer-network-hosts-2nd-hope-for-tomorrow-5k/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/breast-cancer-network-hosts-2nd-hope-for-tomorrow-5k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expert speaks on compliance with new biometric data law]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A week after Erie County passed a law banning private businesses from collecting, storing, and selling biometric data, there are still questions about what businesses this applies to and what residents need to know. Erie County is the first county in the state to pass this kind of measure, after New [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/expert-speaks-on-compliance-with-new-biometric-data-law/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/expert-speaks-on-compliance-with-new-biometric-data-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victim shot in the leg on Broadway]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A male victim sustained serious injuries after being shot in the leg on Broadway Friday night, according to Buffalo Police. District officers responded to a shooting call in the 900 block of Broadway shortly before 3 p.m. The victim was transported to ECMC for treatment. Police ask anyone with additional information [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/victim-shot-in-the-leg-on-broadway/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/victim-shot-in-the-leg-on-broadway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect arrested in connection to Friday Broadway shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Police arrested a suspect in connection to a shooting that occurred on Broadway Friday night where two victims sustained injuries, the department said Saturday. Buffalo man Walter Williams, 27, has been charged with one count of second-degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon. District officers responded to a shooting call Friday [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/suspect-arrested-in-connection-to-friday-broadway-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/suspect-arrested-in-connection-to-friday-broadway-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bungee aerobics benefits Blood Cancer United]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tonawanda, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Bungee aerobics can give you a good workout, and help beat blood cancer with a fundraiser this weekend. Kathy McHugh is a blood cancer survivor, beating the disease 15 years ago and ever since, she has made it her mission to help others fighting the same battle. "I got it when [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bungee-aerobics-benefits-blood-cancer-united/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bungee-aerobics-benefits-blood-cancer-united/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York passes data center moratorium and consumer protections as environmental, and housing proposals stall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York State Senate and Assembly passed three bills regulating data centers, surveillance pricing, and digital stalking, while abandoning other environmental, housing, and entertainment measures, leaving them to be signed by Governor Kathy Hochul.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-passes-data-center-moratorium-and-consumer-protections-as-environmental-and-housing-proposals-stall/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-passes-data-center-moratorium-and-consumer-protections-as-environmental-and-housing-proposals-stall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional outburst interrupts court appearance for man accused of killing 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The suspect in a series of killings last week went before two judges on Friday. Saleh Mohamed, 29, appeared in both Cheektowaga and Buffalo courts. He's accused of murdering his wife and two young children in Cheektowaga, and a store clerk in Buffalo all on the same day. While Mohamed was [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/emotional-outburst-interrupts-court-appearance-for-man-accused-of-killing-4/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/emotional-outburst-interrupts-court-appearance-for-man-accused-of-killing-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four of six defendants charged in federal conspiracy case accept plea deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four of six defendants charged in federal conspiracy case accept plea deals involving the fatal overdose of a government witness almost three years ago]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/four-of-six-defendants-charged-in-federal-conspiracy-case-accept-plea-deals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/four-of-six-defendants-charged-in-federal-conspiracy-case-accept-plea-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Aurora student helps build bonds by establishing a 'Buddy Bench']]></title><description><![CDATA[EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An eighth grade student at East Aurora Middle school is helping inspire children to be there for their peers. "Everyone needs a buddy, and we should always try to be that buddy for some if they don't have one," Kara Aures said. Aures is part of a program at the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/east-aurora-student-helps-build-bonds-by-establishing-a-buddy-bench/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/east-aurora-student-helps-build-bonds-by-establishing-a-buddy-bench/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: 17 calves stolen from Oakfield barn]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two Lockport residents have been accused of stealing 17 calves from a barn in Oakfield in late May, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office said. Officials said that Torrence A. Schmitt, 25, and Kerisa J. Schmitt, 26, allegedly took 17 Holstien heifer calves from an open barn in Oakfield on May 24. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-17-calves-stolen-from-oakfield-barn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-17-calves-stolen-from-oakfield-barn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to know about the Buffalo Pride Parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo's Pride Parade returns this weekend to the Elmwood Village. The theme of this year's parade is "Rooted in Pride." WIVB News 4 will be marching in the parade once again this year. Here's what you need to know ahead of the annual summer tradition. When Sunday, June 7 beginning at [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/what-to-know-about-the-buffalo-pride-parade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/what-to-know-about-the-buffalo-pride-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lockport bagel shop fears closure due to rising electric costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOCKPORT N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Lockport small business owner says skyrocketing electricity costs are pushing him toward a difficult decision: shutting down or relocating the business he&rsquo;s invested years into building. Franklin Rezarch, owner of B&amp;D&rsquo;s Bagels &amp; Locks, says the increasing burden of his utility bills through NYSEG has become a threat to the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lockport-bagel-shop-fears-closure-due-to-rising-electric-costs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lockport-bagel-shop-fears-closure-due-to-rising-electric-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help name baby penguin at Niagara Aquarium]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A baby penguin has hatched at the Aquarium of Niagara, and you can help choose its name. The aquarium is asking for the public's help to decide on a name for the female Humboldt penguin chick. Animal lovers can vote on the names listed below, all inspired by influential women with [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/help-name-baby-penguin-at-niagara-aquarium/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/help-name-baby-penguin-at-niagara-aquarium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First phase of Ralph Wilson Park almost complete, next phase underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As the first construction phase for Ralph Wilson Park is almost complete, the next phase is already underway. Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan announced the project's second phase on Friday, to include playground installation landscaping, pathway and roadway connections, and a sandbox with a unique design. "It's a replica of a Great [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/first-phase-of-ralph-wilson-parkalmost-complete-next-phase-underway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/first-phase-of-ralph-wilson-parkalmost-complete-next-phase-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead after Bailey Avenue shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man is dead after a shooting on Bailey Avenue early Friday morning, according to Buffalo Police. Officers responded to the shooting call in the 1800 block of Bailey Avenue around 3 a.m., where a man suffered a gunshot wound to the chest. He was transported to ECMC and later pronounced [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-bailey-avenue-shooting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-bailey-avenue-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLYS of WNY to host Pride Alive event after Sunday parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- GLYS of WNY and the Pride Center of WNY are hosting an event to keep the celebration going after Buffalo's Pride Parade on Sunday. Hosted at Babeville Buffalo, Pride Alive will feature family friendly activities, community resources, and performances from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Jack Kavanaugh, an event organizer, says [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/glys-of-wny-to-host-pride-alive-event-after-sunday-parade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/glys-of-wny-to-host-pride-alive-event-after-sunday-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills fans bike 665 miles for mental health awareness]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- What started as an idea among a group of good friends and Bills fans, turned into a cross-country journey as three cyclists set out to ride hundreds of miles to raise awareness about mental health. While their goal is to make a difference in the lives of others, they said the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-fans-bike-665-miles-for-mental-health-awareness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-fans-bike-665-miles-for-mental-health-awareness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the Vineyard: Peller Estates]]></title><description><![CDATA[NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ontario (WIVB) -- It&rsquo;s not Napa, but Niagara-on-the-Lake has a stunning wine scene of its own -- and it's only a 40-minute drive from Buffalo. Peller Estates Winery and Restaurant offers some of the region&rsquo;s best wine, food and views. And if you&rsquo;re looking for a spot to cool down on a summer day, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/from-the-vineyard-peller-estates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/from-the-vineyard-peller-estates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ribbon cutting date announced for new Bills stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After years of construction, the Buffalo Bills will be cutting the ribbon on their new home on June 23rd. On Monday, the team received a temporary certificate of occupancy, which allowed personell to start moving in and preparing for the upcoming season. Construction for the stadium is ongoing, with finishing touches [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ribbon-cutting-date-announced-for-new-bills-stadium/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ribbon-cutting-date-announced-for-new-bills-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFTA unveils newly designed pride bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The NFTA unveiled their newly designed pride bus Thursday, which the authority calls a moving symbol of unity, acceptance, and pride in Western New York. "The NFTA services a lot of members in this community," NFTA Police Officer Marisa Mauro said. "Where the bus travels, in Niagara County, into Erie County, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nfta-unveils-newly-designed-pride-bus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nfta-unveils-newly-designed-pride-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Law enforcement torch run passes through Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo officers passed a torch -- and inspiration -- during the law enforcement torch run on Thursday, supporting the Special Olympics. The event takes place across several states and communities, covering approximately 10,000 miles. This leg of the torch run brought together law enforcement officers from across Western New York. The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/law-enforcement-torch-run-passes-through-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/law-enforcement-torch-run-passes-through-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HERO delivers 100th Kindness Suitcase to local school]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The 100th "Kindness Suitcase," an educational kit designed to teach students about empathy, inclusion, and compassion, has found its home at Clarence High School Thursday. The milestone marks a major achievement for the Holocaust Education Resource Organization, which is part of the Buffalo Jewish Federation. The kits include 15 books and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hero-delivers-100th-kindness-suitcase-to-local-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hero-delivers-100th-kindness-suitcase-to-local-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canisius University selling Main Street property]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Canisius University is selling its historic Lyons Hall property on Main Street, the school confirmed Thursday. The former Mount St. Joseph High School, Canisius acquired the property, located at 2048 Main Street in 2006. It housed several academic programs and professor offices. A sale price was not listed, but is being [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canisius-university-selling-main-street-property/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canisius-university-selling-main-street-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poloncarz visits Naval Park ahead of Erie County 250 celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As Erie County gets ready to celebrate America turning 250, County Executive Mark Poloncarz visited the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park on Thursday to speak on the county's 250 celebration this summer. "We're going to have a big celebration, associated with Signer's Day, in August, and we're going [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/poloncarz-visits-naval-park-ahead-of-erie-county-250-celebration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/poloncarz-visits-naval-park-ahead-of-erie-county-250-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heartbroken family seeks answers after 11-year-old Frontier student took her own life]]></title><description><![CDATA[HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; There are no answers for a mother and father living every parent's worst nightmare -- that being the death of one of their children. That became a heartbreaking reality for the parents of 11-year-old Nadiya Santiago, a Frontier Middle School student who took her own life after her family says she [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/heartbroken-family-seeks-answers-after-11-year-old-frontier-student-took-her-own-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/heartbroken-family-seeks-answers-after-11-year-old-frontier-student-took-her-own-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silver Alert issued for missing 77-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Tonawanda man, according to the Erie County Sheriff's Office. Melvin Williams, 77, was last seen at Safire Rehab on Sheridan Drive in Tonawanda. He is said to be suffering from Alzheimer's disease or a related cognitive disorder. He is 5-foot-5, 130 pounds [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/silver-alert-issued-for-missing-77-year-old/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/silver-alert-issued-for-missing-77-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silver alert canceled for missing 77-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Silver Alert was canceled after being issued for a missing Tonawanda man, according to the Erie County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office. Melvin Williams, 77, was last seen at Safire Rehab on Sheridan Drive in Tonawanda. He is said to be suffering from Alzheimer's disease or a related cognitive disorder. He is 5-foot-5, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/silver-alert-canceled-for-missing-77-year-old/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/silver-alert-canceled-for-missing-77-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police recover stolen car in Buffalo after alleged armed robbery]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Police recovered a car in Buffalo after four individuals allegedly robbed the vehicle's owner at gunpoint, the Amherst Police Department said on Thursday. Officers responded around 10 p.m. on Wednesday at a parking lot near Transit Road and Maple Road. The victim reported that her car was stolen, along with other [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-recover-stolen-car-in-buffalo-after-alleged-armed-robbery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-recover-stolen-car-in-buffalo-after-alleged-armed-robbery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man arraigned after alleged Amherst bank robbery]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man has been arraigned on charges following an alleged bank robbery on Transit Road in Amherst, Amherst Police said. Police responded to a bank on Transit Road around 3 p.m. on Monday; after witnesses provided a description of the suspect's vehicle, Buffalo Police later found the vehicle and took [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-arraigned-after-alleged-amherst-bank-robbery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-arraigned-after-alleged-amherst-bank-robbery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County Health Department confirms measles case]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Health officials confirmed a local case of measles in Erie County on Thursday, the first confirmed case in the area since 2018. The Erie County Health Department said an Erie County resident tested positive for the virus on Wednesday and recently traveled to a country where measles has continued to spread [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-health-department-confirms-measles-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-health-department-confirms-measles-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niagara Falls council approves settlement for data center, ends dispute between city and development company]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Niagara Falls city council approved a settlement Wednesday that will end a yearslong land dispute between the city and a development company that is planning to build a large data center. The 88-page settlement concludes the dispute between city officials and Niagara Falls Redevelopment, which is planning on building a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-council-approves-settlement-for-data-center-ends-dispute-between-city-and-development-company/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-council-approves-settlement-for-data-center-ends-dispute-between-city-and-development-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['District Live' program looks to provide downtown boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new initiative from the city of Buffalo and local businesses is aiming to bring more people downtown. Mayor Sean Ryan announced "District Live" on Thursday -- a year-round lineup of events and activities downtown. Events include Friday night concerts, pickleball and bocce leagues, soccer watch parties, a jazz festival, and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/district-live-program-looks-to-provide-downtown-boost/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/district-live-program-looks-to-provide-downtown-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews respond to fire at former police precinct]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Crews responded to a fire at the former Buffalo Police Precinct #6 building on Main Street Thursday morning, the Buffalo Fire Department said. The fire caused $30,000 in damage to the building's structure and no reported damage to contents, officials said. The fire originated on the roof of the building at [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-respond-to-fire-at-former-police-precinct/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-respond-to-fire-at-former-police-precinct/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Latest: Scott Bessent testifies before the House on Treasury Department priorities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is back on Capitol Hill to testify before the House Ways and Means Committee on the department&rsquo;s priorities, one day after he refused to say whether President Donald Trump and his family would still get immunity from IRS audits after the administration abandoned plans for a $1.776 billion compensation fund that [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-latest-scott-bessent-testifies-before-the-house-on-treasury-department-priorities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-latest-scott-bessent-testifies-before-the-house-on-treasury-department-priorities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Latest: House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[The House for the first time has approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying President Donald Trump as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to end the three-month-long conflict that has reordered politics at home and abroad. Meanwhile, the Republican-led Senate is moving forward with legislation [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-latest-house-approves-war-powers-resolution-to-halt-military-action-against-iran/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/the-latest-house-approves-war-powers-resolution-to-halt-military-action-against-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hilbert interim president staying on until 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Interim Hilbert College president Michael Cornell will stay on through May 2028, the school said Thursday. Cornell took over the presidency on an interim basis last August after former president Michael Brophy left to take over as president of Hudson Valley Community College outside of Albany. Cornell is the former superintendent [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hilbert-interim-president-staying-on-until-2028/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hilbert-interim-president-staying-on-until-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration has separated dozens of children from their parents for a second time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight years after President Trump&rsquo;s forcible border separations&nbsp;came to an official halt, an investigation has found that the government has re-separated dozens of children from their families, despite a landmark legal settlement meant to keep them together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-administration-has-separated-dozens-of-children-from-their-parents-for-a-second-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-administration-has-separated-dozens-of-children-from-their-parents-for-a-second-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screwworm fly detected in Texas decades after cattle threat was largely eradicated in US]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New World screwworm fly has reached south Texas, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed Wednesday, the first time in decades that the parasite with flesh-eating larvae has threatened the nation's cattle industry and only the third time it's appeared in the U.S. in that time. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the case was in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/screwworm-fly-detected-in-texas-decades-after-cattle-threat-was-largely-eradicated-in-us/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/screwworm-fly-detected-in-texas-decades-after-cattle-threat-was-largely-eradicated-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson scores 30 and Knicks finish on 11-0 run, steal Game 1 from Spurs with 105-95 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO (AP) &mdash; The New York Knicks' winning streak lives on, and they struck first in the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds, and the Knicks erased a 14-point second-half deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the finals [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jalen-brunson-scores-30-and-knicks-finish-on-11-0-run-steal-game-1-from-spurs-with-105-95-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jalen-brunson-scores-30-and-knicks-finish-on-11-0-run-steal-game-1-from-spurs-with-105-95-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead after 2-vehicle crash involving motorcycle]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A motorcycle driver is dead following a two-vehicle collision in the town of Lockport on Wednesday, according to New York State Police. Officials responded to the scene around 8:30 p.m. on Fisk Road, where an investigation determined a motorcycle traveling eastbound at a high speed struck a car heading westbound turning [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-2-vehicle-crash-involving-motorcycle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-dead-after-2-vehicle-crash-involving-motorcycle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonawanda residents speak out against data center project]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- It was standing room only at Wednesday night's Town of Tonawanda planning board meeting as residents voiced concerns and frustrations over a proposed AI data center. While there is a delay on the project right now, hundreds of residents spoke out against the data center, asking the board to cancel the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-residents-speak-out-against-data-center-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-residents-speak-out-against-data-center-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Beyond the Box Office: Suffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Tony-Award winning musical, Suffs, is taking the stage at Shea's Performing Arts Center. It has one message for audiences: keep marching. Buffalo Beyond the Box Office has an exclusive look at the show behind the curtain. "It feels like we have agency over a story that has been about us [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-beyond-the-box-office-suffs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-beyond-the-box-office-suffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Check Act to increase medical transparency for patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Rep. Nick Langworthy is pushing a bill to reveal the veil of secrecy around healthcare costs in an effort to increase affordability. The legislation is called the Check Act and would create transparency for patients and better gear medical costs to their needs. Some of the key provisions include that health [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/check-act-to-increase-medical-transparency-for-patients/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/check-act-to-increase-medical-transparency-for-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Highmark Stadium to host job fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The new Highmark Stadium is hosting a job fair in the coming weeks to hire for more than 500 hospitality and culinary positions. The stadium is looking to fill roles for cooks, dishwashers, attendants, bartenders and more. The fair takes place on June 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-highmark-stadium-to-host-job-fair/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-highmark-stadium-to-host-job-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Development continues at Buffalo's waterfront]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo's waterfront has been the site of plenty of development over the past decade, and that's not stopping anytime soon. The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council is highlighting the progress the state has made along Buffalo's shoreline. The council met on Wednesday at Buffalo Harbor State Park, which reopened [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/development-continues-at-buffalos-waterfront/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/development-continues-at-buffalos-waterfront/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NY expands youth soccer access ahead of FIFA World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New York State is expanding access to youth soccer ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $6 million investment in soccer on Wednesday, launching the New York Kicks initiative. $5 million from the fund will be spent on building soccer fields in disadvantaged communities. Another million [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ny-expands-youth-soccer-access-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ny-expands-youth-soccer-access-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian government endorses a plan to move whales from shuttered Marineland park to US and Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO (AP) &mdash; Canada's government endorsed a plan Wednesday to move the last remaining captive whales from a shuttered theme park in Ontario to aquariums in the United States and Spain &mdash; a plan that could save them from mass euthanasia if the deal goes through. There are 30 belugas and four dolphins left in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canadian-government-endorses-a-plan-to-move-whales-from-shuttered-marineland-park-to-us-and-spain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canadian-government-endorses-a-plan-to-move-whales-from-shuttered-marineland-park-to-us-and-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live updates: House passes resolution to halt military action in Iran in rebuke of Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[The House approved a war powers resolution Wednesday that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying President Donald Trump as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to seek to end the three-month-long war. Opposition to the war has only grown as the conflict drags on and as Trump struggles to negotiate a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-house-passes-resolution-to-halt-military-action-in-iran-in-rebuke-of-trump/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/live-updates-house-passes-resolution-to-halt-military-action-in-iran-in-rebuke-of-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First female chairperson selected to lead Western Regional OTB]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For the first time, the board of directors with Western Regional Off-Track Betting has selected a woman chairperson as part of their leadership. Crystal Rodriguez-Dabney was selected for her new role last week, bringing years of experience with Buffalo City Hall to the job -- similar to the corporation's president, CEO, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/first-female-chairperson-selected-to-lead-western-regional-otb/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/first-female-chairperson-selected-to-lead-western-regional-otb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonawanda AI data center project delayed amid ongoing debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The developer behind a proposed $2 billion artificial intelligence data center in the town of Tonawanda is speaking out after WIVB News 4 learned the project is delayed. The proposal continues to spark debate with town leaders and community groups weighing in. The development company, Riverview Innovation and Technology Campus, is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-ai-data-center-project-delayed-amid-ongoing-debate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-ai-data-center-project-delayed-amid-ongoing-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly $6M to improve part of I-86]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New York State is investing nearly $6 million to repave a section of Interstate 86 in Cattaraugus County. The project includes milling and resurfacing of more than 25 miles between the town of Carrollton and the city of Salamanca. This section of the I-86 serves as a vital route for drivers [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nearly-6m-to-improve-part-of-i-86/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nearly-6m-to-improve-part-of-i-86/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17-year-old pleads guilty to bringing gun to BPS School 197]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo teen pleaded guilty on Wednesday to bringing an unloaded gun into a Buffalo public school in April, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. A 17-year-old boy pleaded guilty to one count of criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds, officials said. He also pleaded guilty to third-degree [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/17-year-old-pleads-guilty-to-bringing-gun-to-bps-school-197/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/17-year-old-pleads-guilty-to-bringing-gun-to-bps-school-197/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17-year-old pleads guilty for bringing gun to BPS School 197]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo teen pleaded guilty on Wednesday to bringing an unloaded gun into a Buffalo public school in April, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. A 17-year-old boy pleaded guilty to one count of criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds, officials said. He also pleaded guilty to third-degree [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/17-year-old-pleads-guilty-for-bringing-gun-to-bps-school-197/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/17-year-old-pleads-guilty-for-bringing-gun-to-bps-school-197/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindy Ruff misses out on Jack Adams Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Lindy Ruff brought the Sabres back to the postseason this season for the first time since 2011 -- but he was not named the NHL's coach of the year. Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper won the Jack Adams Award on Wednesday, the Lightning announced. Ruff and Pittsburgh's Dan Muse were finalists [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lindy-ruff-misses-out-on-jack-adams-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lindy-ruff-misses-out-on-jack-adams-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man arrested on homicide warrant during traffic stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was arrested early Wednesday morning on homicide charges due to an outstanding warrant following a traffic stop in Carrollton, the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office said. Marquel Kennedy, 28, had an arrest warrant for homicide out of the Genesee County Sheriff's Office, officials said. Kennedy was arrested around 3 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-arrested-on-homicide-warrant-during-traffic-stop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-arrested-on-homicide-warrant-during-traffic-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Settlement to be voted on to end dispute between Niagara Falls, development company]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A settlement is expected to be voted on Wednesday in Niagara Falls that would settle a land dispute between the city and a development firm that is trying to build a data center in the city. The dispute has gone on for more than a year involving city officials, including Mayor [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/settlement-to-be-voted-on-to-end-dispute-between-niagara-falls-development-company/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/settlement-to-be-voted-on-to-end-dispute-between-niagara-falls-development-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 poll site changes in Erie County ahead of June 23 primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Erie County Board of Elections announced eight permanent poll site changes ahead of primary elections later this month. Early voting takes place from June 13 to June 21, and primary day is Tuesday, June 23. Buffalo Cheektowaga Lackawanna Lancaster Tonawanda For more information, click here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/8-poll-site-changes-in-erie-county-ahead-of-june-23-primary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/8-poll-site-changes-in-erie-county-ahead-of-june-23-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonawanda man formally accused of murdering wife]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Tonawanda man was formally accused in court Tuesday for allegedly murdering his wife at their home last month, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. Nicholas Malvaso, 36, is accused of killing his wife, 51-year-old Tiffany Malvaso, at a home on Cleveland Drive around 2:45 a.m. on May 16. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-man-formally-accused-of-murdering-wife/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-man-formally-accused-of-murdering-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York doctors advocate for warning labels on sugary, salty menus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 100 doctors in New York State have urged lawmakers to pass the Sweet Truth Act and for Governor Hochul to sign the Sodium Warning Bill into law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-doctors-advocate-for-warning-labels-on-sugary-salty-menus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-doctors-advocate-for-warning-labels-on-sugary-salty-menus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parole denied for man convicted of 1997 killing of 7-year-old in Wyoming County]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Parole was denied for a man who was convicted of killing a 7-year-old girl in Wyoming County nearly three decades ago. Angel Colon, who was convicted for the 1997 murder of 7-year-old Samantha Zaldivar, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to the murder in 1998. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/parole-denied-for-man-convicted-of-1997-killing-of-7-year-old-in-wyoming-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/parole-denied-for-man-convicted-of-1997-killing-of-7-year-old-in-wyoming-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$64M to repair pavement along I-90]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul said work is now underway on a $64 million project to repair pavement along a busy stretch of the thruway in Erie County. The project covers six and a half miles of Interstate 90 between the I-290 and I-190. It will affect both eastbound and westbound traffic. State [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/64m-to-repair-pavement-along-i-90/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/64m-to-repair-pavement-along-i-90/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic gold medalist Hayley Scamurra crashes Bills practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bills got a taste of gold at their OTA practice with a visit from an Olympian -- and Bills fan. Olympic gold medalist and Getzville native Hayley Scamurra said she grew up attending Bills games with her family. On Tuesday, she stopped by the team's practice to check out [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/olympic-gold-medalist-hayley-scamurra-crashes-bills-practice/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/olympic-gold-medalist-hayley-scamurra-crashes-bills-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Pro Soccer will not begin play in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Buffalo Pro Soccer, a prospective soccer team that has been in the works for more than two years, will not play in 2027, team president Peter Marlette said Tuesday. The team initially planned to begin play this year while seeking funds for a new stadium in downtown Buffalo. Over a year [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-pro-soccer-will-not-begin-play-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-pro-soccer-will-not-begin-play-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills' Benford embraces veteran role in cornerback room]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; At just 25 years old, Christian Benford finds himself in a unique position: he is officially the "old head" of the Buffalo Bills' cornerback room. But despite his youth, being the veteran of the group isn't changing how the fifth-year pro approaches his job. "I really don't feel different," Benford [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-benford-embraces-veteran-role-in-cornerback-room/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-benford-embraces-veteran-role-in-cornerback-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Tim Kennedy introduces DHS Release Transparency Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Congressman Tim Kennedy is proposing new legislation requiring federal immigration agencies to notify a detainee's point of contact before release. The "DHS Release Transparency Act" is in response to the death of Nurul Alam, the Rohingya refugee who was found dead in Buffalo in February days after he was released from custody [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rep-tim-kennedy-introduces-dhs-release-transparency-act/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rep-tim-kennedy-introduces-dhs-release-transparency-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Provost at Tufts to be new president at UB]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Dr. Caroline Genco, the provost at Tufts University in Massachusetts, was named the new president for the University at Buffalo, the SUNY board of trustees voted Tuesday. Genco has been at Tufts since 2015 and has served as the school's provost since 2022. She will replace Satish Tripathi, who will step [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/provost-at-tufts-to-be-new-president-at-ub/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/provost-at-tufts-to-be-new-president-at-ub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Biodiesel executive cited after Tesla found abandoned in Niagara Square]]></title><description><![CDATA[An executive for Buffalo Biodiesel received for traffic tickets in a vehicle accident last month and leaving the scene, A gun belonging to the former chief of the narcotics division for the Erie County Sheriff's Office was found in the trunk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-biodiesel-executive-cited-after-tesla-found-abandoned-in-niagara-square/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-biodiesel-executive-cited-after-tesla-found-abandoned-in-niagara-square/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheektowaga man accused of killing wife, children]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A mother and two children are dead following a triple homicide on Ellen Drive in Cheektowaga on Monday, according to authorities. Saleh Mohamed, 29, the husband of the adult female victim, Aaisha Abdulla, 26, and the father of the two juvenile victims, a 4-year-old boy and a 3-year-old boy, was arraigned [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-man-accused-of-killing-wife-children/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cheektowaga-man-accused-of-killing-wife-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warmth, humidity builds, eventually thunderstorms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A much warmer, but not exactly a record setting warm pattern is expected up for much of the week. Some humidity will accompany the building warmth. Following a gorgeous Monday, weather fronts will zig and zag across the area during the week, each time triggering some rain showers and a few thunderstorms, but it will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/warmth-humidity-builds-eventually-thunderstorms/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/warmth-humidity-builds-eventually-thunderstorms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warmth and humidity ease by weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[...NWS Storm Prediction Center is highlighting an area south of a Warsaw-Springville-Dunkirk line for potentially isolated severe thunderstorms Thursday. Damaging straight-line wind gusts will be the primary threat. The threat continues Friday south and east of a line Letchworth State Park-Allegany-Kane, PA. There will be a greater likelihood of scattered severe thunderstorms toward Potter County [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/warmth-and-humidity-ease-by-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/warmth-and-humidity-ease-by-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending drier getting into Monday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[A storm system passing just south of the area today is producing rain today which will become more intermittent during the afternoon. Any leftover stray showers end early evening. With the residual moisture from the day, there will be some patchy fog and low clouds persisting overnight. After that burns off, sunshine builds in for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trending-drier-getting-into-monday-night/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trending-drier-getting-into-monday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado warning issued in Cattaraugus County]]></title><description><![CDATA[...HIGH WIND WARNING is posted for much of Western New York until 8:00 p.m. Thursday for potential damaging wind gusts to around 55 mph which could result in sporadic power outages. The peak wind gusts will occur during the afternoon. A lesser WIND ADVISORY is posted for Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties for possible wind gusts [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-warning-issued-in-cattaraugus-county/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tornado-warning-issued-in-cattaraugus-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunny Setup For Dad's Day, Showers set to return for the Start Work Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Father's Day will be dry with morning clouds giving way to more sunshine during the afternoon. There is just a chance of a shower towards to the evening hours, but many spots will be rain free. It looks like a rather soggy beginning to the work week Monday. We'll be tracking it. SUNDAY (FATHER'S DAY): [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sunny-setup-for-dads-day-showers-set-to-return-for-the-start-work-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sunny-setup-for-dads-day-showers-set-to-return-for-the-start-work-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunny Saturday, rain showers return Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A very pleasant start to the weekend Saturday along with generous sunshine. A cold front and disturbance along it come to pay us a visit with showers, a few thunderstorms, and heavy downpours by Sunday midday and afternoon. A cooler trend is setting up next week. SATURDAY: Generous Sunshine, Not as Humid, Slight Chance of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sunny-saturday-rain-showers-return-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sunny-saturday-rain-showers-return-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strong to severe risk Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strong to severe thunderstorms develop early this afternoon along a slow-moving cold front. They linger throughout the afternoon and early evening hours, bringing the chance for damaging wind gusts, heavy downpours, and an isolated risk of a tornado. Things dry and clear up going into Monday. Pleasant conditions last into Tuesday before another unsettled pattern [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/strong-to-severe-risk-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/strong-to-severe-risk-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm fade Tonight; Cool start to the new week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Things dry and clear up going into Monday. Monday will be sunny and cool with below-average temperatures. Highs will be in the mid to upper 60s. Pleasant conditions last into Tuesday before another unsettled pattern brings the chance for showers and thunderstorms midweek. Showers arrive on Wednesday with a few thunderstorms. Thursday will be an [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/storm-fade-tonight-cool-start-to-the-new-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/storm-fade-tonight-cool-start-to-the-new-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some weekend showers, potential thunderstorms]]></title><description><![CDATA[...NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted our area for isolated severe thunderstorms, and south of a line from Dunkirk-Springville-Arcade-Dansville, for scattered severe thunderstorms Saturday. The greatest risk of a severe thunderstorm will be by later afternoon with damaging wind gusts and large hail being the primary threats. Both McKean and Potter counties have be highlighted [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/some-weekend-showers-potential-thunderstorms/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/some-weekend-showers-potential-thunderstorms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some weekend showers, potent thunderstorms]]></title><description><![CDATA[...NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted our area for isolated severe thunderstorms, and south of a line from Dunkirk-Springville-Arcade-Dansville for scattered severe thunderstorms Saturday. The greatest risk of a severe thunderstorm will be by later afternoon with damaging wind gusts and large hail being the primary threats. The southwest half of McKean County is highlighted [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/some-weekend-showers-potent-thunderstorms/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/some-weekend-showers-potent-thunderstorms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some storms Tuesday, they may be potent Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[...NWS Storm Prediction Center is high lighting all of our broadcast area for potentially isolated severe thunderstorms Wednesday. Damaging straight-line wind gusts and large hail will be the primary threats... A much warmer but not exactly a record setting warm pattern is expected up for much of the week. Some humidity will accompany the building [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/some-storms-tuesday-they-may-be-potent-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/some-storms-tuesday-they-may-be-potent-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some storms Tuesday, may be potent Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[NWS Storm Prediction Center is high lighting all of our broadcast area for potentially isolated severe thunderstorms Wednesday. Damaging straight-line wind gusts and large hail will be the primary threats. A much warmer but not exactly a record setting warm pattern is expected up for much of the week. Humidity will accompany the building warmth. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/some-storms-tuesday-may-be-potent-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/some-storms-tuesday-may-be-potent-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some potent thunderstorms Wednesday-Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[NWS Storm Prediction Center is highlighting all of our broadcast area for potentially isolated severe thunderstorms Wednesday. Damaging straight-line wind gusts and large hail will be the primary threats. A much warmer but not exactly a record setting warm pattern is expected up for much of the week. Humidity will accompany the building warmth. A [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/some-potent-thunderstorms-wednesday-thursday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/some-potent-thunderstorms-wednesday-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some potent thunderstorms Wednesday-Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[NWS Storm Prediction Center is highlighting all of our broadcast area for potentially isolated severe thunderstorms Wednesday. Damaging straight-line wind gusts and large hail will be the primary threats. The threat continues Thursday, and south and east of a line from Canaseraga to Lafayette, PA there is the potential for scattered severe thunderstorms. Scattered severe [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/some-potent-thunderstorms-wednesday-friday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/some-potent-thunderstorms-wednesday-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some potent thunderstorms tonight through Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[NWS Storm Prediction Center is highlighting all of our broadcast area for potentially isolated severe thunderstorms Wednesday. Damaging straight-line wind gusts and large hail will be the primary threats. The threat continues Thursday, and south and east of a line from Canaseraga to Lafayette, PA there is the potential for scattered severe thunderstorms. Scattered severe [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/some-potent-thunderstorms-tonight-through-friday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/some-potent-thunderstorms-tonight-through-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some potent thunderstorms Tonight-Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[NWS Storm Prediction Center is highlighting all of our broadcast area for potentially isolated severe thunderstorms Wednesday. Damaging straight-line wind gusts and large hail will be the primary threats. The threat continues Thursday, and south and east of a line from Canaseraga to Lafayette, PA there is the potential for scattered severe thunderstorms. Scattered severe [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/some-potent-thunderstorms-tonight-friday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/some-potent-thunderstorms-tonight-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some potent thunderstorms Thursday through Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[NWS Storm Prediction Center is highlighting an area south of a Warsaw-Springville-Dunkirk line for potentially isolated severe thunderstorms Thursday. Damaging straight-line wind gusts will be the primary threat. The threat continues Friday south and east of a line Letchworth State Park-Allegany-Kane, PA. There will be a greater likelihood of scattered severe thunderstorms toward Potter County [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/some-potent-thunderstorms-thursday-through-friday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/some-potent-thunderstorms-thursday-through-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soaking rain for some of Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A storm system passing just south of the area today will produce a soaking rain for while this morning which becomes more intermittent during the afternoon. Any leftover stray showers end early evening. With the residual moisture from the day, there will be some patchy fog and low clouds persisting overnight. After that burns off, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/soaking-rain-for-some-of-monday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/soaking-rain-for-some-of-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm warning for southern Niagara County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A severe thunderstorm has been issued for southeastern Niagara County until 2:45 p.m. A more seasonable pattern persists into much of next week. A relatively weak disturbance provides a trigger for additional widely scattered showers and thunderstorms getting into Juneteenth afternoon. A strong storm can't be ruled out. Overall, it should be a usable weekend. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/severe-thunderstorm-warning-for-southern-niagara-county/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/severe-thunderstorm-warning-for-southern-niagara-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Southeastern Orleans County and North Central Genesee County until 5 p.m. ...NWS Storm Prediction Center is highlighting an area south of a Warsaw-Springville-Dunkirk line for potentially isolated severe thunderstorms Thursday. Damaging straight-line wind gusts will be the primary threat. The threat continues Friday south and east of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/severe-thunderstorm-warning-for-parts-of-wny/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/severe-thunderstorm-warning-for-parts-of-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raindrops seep back in toward Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[...NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted an area south of a line from Letchworth State Park to Jamestown for an isolated severe thunderstorm Thursday. The greatest threat would be potentially damaging wind gusts and would occur mainly later afternoon and early evening... The large fair-weather system that is controlling the weather drifts eastward of the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/raindrops-seep-back-in-toward-thursday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/raindrops-seep-back-in-toward-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longer stretch of summer heat and humidity coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tonight will be partly cloudy to mostly clear. It will be warm and a little muggy tonight, with temperatures falling into the upper 50s to the 60s. Sunday will be mostly sunny after a few morning clouds. It will remain warm but not as humid. Monday will be sunny and warmer, but the humidity will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/longer-stretch-of-summer-heat-and-humidity-coming/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/longer-stretch-of-summer-heat-and-humidity-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Localized torrential downpours, strong winds]]></title><description><![CDATA[...HIGH WIND WARNING is posted for much of Western New York until 8:00 p.m. Thursday for potential damaging wind gusts to around 55 mph which could result in sporadic power outages. The peak wind gusts will occur during the afternoon. A lesser WIND ADVISORY is posted for Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties for possible wind gusts [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/localized-torrential-downpours-strong-winds/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/localized-torrential-downpours-strong-winds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isolated thunderstorms throughout WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[A more seasonable pattern persists into much of next week. A relatively weak disturbance provides a trigger for additional widely scattered showers and thunderstorms getting into Juneteenth afternoon. A strong storm can't be ruled out. Overall, it should be a usable weekend. Much of Saturday will be dry with the potential for just a pop-up [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/isolated-thunderstorms-throughout-wny/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/isolated-thunderstorms-throughout-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isolated thunderstorms in WNY before a terrific weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A more seasonable pattern persists into much of next week. A relatively weak disturbance provides a trigger for additional widely scattered showers and thunderstorms getting into Juneteenth afternoon. A strong storm can't be ruled out. Overall, it should be a usable weekend. Much of Saturday will be dry with the potential for just a pop-up [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/isolated-thunderstorms-in-wny-before-a-terrific-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/isolated-thunderstorms-in-wny-before-a-terrific-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isolated severe thunderstorm threat Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[...NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted all of WNY for an isolated severe thunderstorm on Thursday. The greatest threat would be potentially damaging wind gusts and large hail, which would occur mainly later afternoon and early evening... an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out from Route 20A and south into McKean and Potter counties... Ahead [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/isolated-severe-thunderstorm-threat-thursday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/isolated-severe-thunderstorm-threat-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isolated severe threat Thursday afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[...NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted all of WNY for an isolated severe thunderstorm on Thursday. The greatest threat would be potentially damaging wind gusts and large hail, which would occur mainly later afternoon and early evening... an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out from Route 20A and south into McKean and Potter counties... Ahead [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/isolated-severe-threat-thursday-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/isolated-severe-threat-thursday-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isolated rain chances throughout the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overall, it should be a usable weekend. Much of Saturday will be dry with the potential for just a pop-up thundershower later in the day. Much of Father's Day will be dry with morning sun giving way to more clouds during the afternoon. There is just a chance of a shower, but many spots will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/isolated-rain-chances-throughout-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/isolated-rain-chances-throughout-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Increasing chance of showers Tuesday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[...NWS Storm Prediction Center is highlighting an area south and east of a line from Letchworth State Park to Bradford, Pennsylvania for isolated severe thunderstorms. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary threat... A more seasonable pattern takes over this week and even persists into much of next week. Very limited rain chances will be [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/increasing-chance-of-showers-tuesday-night/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/increasing-chance-of-showers-tuesday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat on an increase into next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Things simmer down and dry up heading into Friday, and a few isolated rain chances are possible Friday afternoon. This weekend is looking very nice, with generous sun and climbing temperatures, which continues into next week. Very muggy conditions will eventually accompany the increasing heat. A couple days may even reach into low 90s, even [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/heat-on-an-increase-into-next-week-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/heat-on-an-increase-into-next-week-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat, on an increase into next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Things simmer down and dry up heading into Friday, and a few isolated rain chances are possible Friday afternoon. This weekend is looking very nice, with generous sun and climbing temperatures, which continues into next week. Very muggy conditions will eventually accompany the increasing heat. A couple days may even reach into low 90s, even [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/heat-on-an-increase-into-next-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/heat-on-an-increase-into-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gradual warming this week, some weekend showers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sprawling fair-weather system continues to dominate the weather for much of this upcoming week. Even though the warmth will build, humidity remains in check until Friday and getting into the upcoming weekend. Aside from some see-through clouds mixing in with the sunshine Thursday-Friday, we have some spectacular days ahead. At this point, it appears [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/gradual-warming-this-week-some-weekend-showers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/gradual-warming-this-week-some-weekend-showers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gradual warming this week, rain chance this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sprawling fair-weather system dominates the weather for much of this upcoming week. Even though the warmth will build during the week, humidity remains in check until Friday and getting into the upcoming weekend. Aside from some see-through clouds mixing in with the sunshine, especially later in the week, we have some spectacular days ahead. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/gradual-warming-this-week-rain-chance-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/gradual-warming-this-week-rain-chance-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extensive rain builds in Wednesday night, strong winds]]></title><description><![CDATA[...NWS Storm Prediction Center is highlighting an area south and east of a line from Letchworth State Park to Bradford, Pennsylvania for isolated severe thunderstorms. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary threat... A more seasonable pattern takes over this week and even persists into much of next week. Very limited rain chances will be [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/extensive-rain-builds-in-wednesday-night-strong-winds/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/extensive-rain-builds-in-wednesday-night-strong-winds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooler, much less humid to begin the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Things dry and clear up going into Monday. Monday will be sunny and cool with below-average temperatures. Highs will be in the mid to upper 60s. Pleasant conditions last into Tuesday before another unsettled pattern brings the chance for showers and thunderstorms midweek. Showers arrive on Wednesday with a few thunderstorms. Thursday will be an [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cooler-much-less-humid-to-begin-the-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cooler-much-less-humid-to-begin-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chance of severe thunderstorm eastern areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[...HIGH WIND WARNING is posted for much of Western New York until 8:00 p.m. Thursday for potential damaging wind gusts to around 55 mph which could result in sporadic power outages. The peak wind gusts will occur during the afternoon. A lesser WIND ADVISORY is posted for Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties for possible wind gusts [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chance-of-severe-thunderstorm-eastern-areas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/chance-of-severe-thunderstorm-eastern-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catching a break from the raindrops]]></title><description><![CDATA[A slow warming trend will bring seasonable temperatures toward this upcoming weekend. TUESDAY: Early Clearing, then Ample Sunshine, Pleasant, High: 70-77, Wind: NW 5-12 mph TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly Clear, Comfortable, Low: 48 well south, 60 lakeshores, Mostly Calm WEDNESDAY: Mostly to Partly Sunny, High: 70-77, Wind: WSW 5-15 mph, Low: 60 THURSDAY: More Humid, Scattered [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/catching-a-break-from-the-raindrops/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/catching-a-break-from-the-raindrops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A few stray thunderstorms may pack a punch]]></title><description><![CDATA[A more seasonable pattern takes over this week and even persists into much of next week. A more vigorous storm working across the Great Lakes will result in showers and thunderstorms with torrential downpours. The activity becomes isolated for Thursday afternoon. In addition, the wind will increase, resulting in potentially damaging wind gusts, particularly along [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-few-stray-thunderstorms-may-pack-a-punch/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-few-stray-thunderstorms-may-pack-a-punch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect shot by BPD officer on Broadway and Liddell St.]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Buffalo Police held a press conference Saturday night following reports that an officer shot a suspect at Broadway and Liddell St. earlier in the day. According to the Deputy Police Commissioner Craig Macy, the incident occurred around 4:40 p.m., when officers from the Ferry/Filmore district approached a male suspect after being [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/suspect-shot-by-bpd-officer-on-broadway-and-liddell-st/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/suspect-shot-by-bpd-officer-on-broadway-and-liddell-st/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Allen trading card sells for $1.3 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[An exclusive, one-of-one Josh Allen Topps trading card set records Friday after being sold for $1.3 million. The gold, autographed card smashed the Fanatics Collect record for most expensive Josh Allen card of all time, as well as most expensive Bills card of all time. The card was found by two children who received the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/josh-allen-trading-card-sells-for-13-million/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/josh-allen-trading-card-sells-for-13-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center hosts community baby shower]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center held their 2026 Community Baby Shower on Saturday, a free event designed to connect expectant parents and new families with important resources and support. Attendees had the opportunity to tour the center's facilities, meet with care teams, and learn about resources for maternal health. An official from the center, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-memorial-medical-center-hosts-community-baby-shower/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/niagara-falls-memorial-medical-center-hosts-community-baby-shower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Tolling of the Boats" ceremony honors the memory of U.S. Navy veterans]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The&nbsp;United States Submarine Veterans Buffalo Base held a "Tolling of the Boats" ceremony at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval Park on Saturday to honor those who lost their lives while serving on U.S. Navy submarines. During the ceremony, names were read of U.S. submarines lost at sea, as well as [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tolling-of-the-boats-ceremony-honors-the-memory-of-us-navy-veterans/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tolling-of-the-boats-ceremony-honors-the-memory-of-us-navy-veterans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire reported at The Sterling in Akron's Arrowhead Golf Course]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Erie County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a fire that occurred outside The Sterling wedding venue at the Arrowhead Golf Course on Clarence Center Road Saturday morning. According to the Newstead Fire Company, members of the public were actively evacuating the building when they arrived, and no injuries were reported at the scene. Additional [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fire-reported-at-the-sterling-in-akrons-arrowhead-golf-course/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fire-reported-at-the-sterling-in-akrons-arrowhead-golf-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire reported at Arrowhead Golf Course in Akron]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Erie County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a structure fire that occurred at the Arrowhead Golf Course on Clarence Center Road Saturday morning. According to the Newstead Fire Company, members of the public were actively evacuating the building when they arrived, and no injuries were reported at the scene. Additional manpower was requested after [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fire-reported-at-arrowhead-golf-course-in-akron/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fire-reported-at-arrowhead-golf-course-in-akron/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A paranormal circus experience comes to Western New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Walden Galleria hosted the Paranormal Cirque Specter on Friday, bringing audiences traditional circus acts with a darker twist. Located just outside the mall, the show combines typical circus entertainment, including acrobats and illusionists, with elements of horror and paranormal creatures. The show's host Steve Copeland said he is excited to bring the experience to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-paranormal-circus-experience-comes-to-western-new-york/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-paranormal-circus-experience-comes-to-western-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demolition continues for Highmark Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans gathered at Highmark Stadium as its sign was officially taken down Friday, as demolition continues ahead of the Bill's first season in their new home across the street. While crews continue to tear down the over 50-year-old stadium, many fans are reflecting on their memories and experiences. "I lived through all the Bills Super [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/demolition-continues-for-highmark-stadium/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/demolition-continues-for-highmark-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Erie Basin Marina restaurant celebrates grand opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new restaurant opened its doors Friday at the Erie Basin Marina, offering patrons a New England inspired seafood menu just in time for summer. Sully's Chowder House will be serving traditional seafood fare including lobster rolls, clams casino, and, of course, house-made chowder, alongside Buffalo classics like beef on weck and chicken wings. The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-erie-basin-marina-restaurant-celebrates-grand-opening/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 03:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-erie-basin-marina-restaurant-celebrates-grand-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight celebrates 10 years of life-changing trips]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Memorial Day approaches, Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight is celebrating 10 years of recognizing veterans through once-in-a-lifetime trips at no cost. The nonprofit held its most recent flight in April, in which 37 veterans were flown to Washington D.C. to view monuments erected in their honor. Over the past decade, the local Honor Flight chapter [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-niagara-honor-flight-celebrates-10-years-of-life-changing-trips/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-niagara-honor-flight-celebrates-10-years-of-life-changing-trips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tunnel to Towers pays the mortgage for a local family]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--As we head into Memorial Day weekend, Tunnel to Towers is honoring 25 families of wounded veterans, first responders and military personnel who lost their lives. "We can't take away the pain and tragedy of someone's loss, but we can create goodness next to it and generate financial relief for people, and also [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tunnel-to-towers-pays-the-mortgage-for-a-local-family/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tunnel-to-towers-pays-the-mortgage-for-a-local-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concord man posthumously honored with Liberty Medal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man from the town of Concord was posthumously awarded one of New York State's highest civilian honors on Friday after giving his life to save his family in January. Simon Lissner was posthumously awarded the New York State Senate Liberty Medal after saving his wife, daughter, and daughter's boyfriend from a fire that broke [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/concord-man-posthumously-honored-with-liberty-medal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/concord-man-posthumously-honored-with-liberty-medal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From haunted hayrides to court: Small-town dispute sparks costly legal battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the second story in an ongoing series by News 4 Investigates on disputs in small towns with residents and businesses across Western New York. Part 1 was on the Niagara Pumpkin Farm's troubles with the Town of Lewiston. WILSON, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Town of Wilson&rsquo;s ongoing legal battle with a popular Halloween [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/from-haunted-hayrides-to-court-small-town-dispute-sparks-costly-legal-battle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/from-haunted-hayrides-to-court-small-town-dispute-sparks-costly-legal-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time ticking for Buffalo lawmakers to make budget amendments]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Common Council is on the clock to make amendments to Mayor Sean Ryan's proposed $681 million budget. The city is currently facing a $109 million deficit. The council has not publicly presented any amendments to the mayor's budget as of yet. The council scheduled a news conference at City [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/time-ticking-for-buffalo-lawmakers-to-make-budget-amendments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/time-ticking-for-buffalo-lawmakers-to-make-budget-amendments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's health]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; Tulsi Gabbard resigned as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence on Friday, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer. She is the fourth Cabinet official to depart during Trump&rsquo;s second term. In her resignation letter, which she posted on social media, Gabbard said she told Trump of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tulsi-gabbard-resigns-as-director-of-national-intelligence-citing-her-husbands-health/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tulsi-gabbard-resigns-as-director-of-national-intelligence-citing-her-husbands-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo man charged after leading police chase, crashing into tree]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man is facing several charges after leading officers in a police chase and crashing into a tree, Orchard Park police said Friday. Police were notified of a man checking car door handles near Powers Road and Scherff Road on May 21 around 4:30 a.m. Officials said the suspect entered [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-charged-after-leading-police-chase-crashing-into-tree/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-charged-after-leading-police-chase-crashing-into-tree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Clerk's Office employee admits to fraudulently approving pistol permit]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A former employee of the Erie County Clerk's Office pleaded guilty to official misconduct after fraudulently approving a pistol permit, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Friday. In April 2025, New York State Police sent a letter to the Erie County Clerk's Office reporting that their Albany office received coupons [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-clerks-office-employee-admits-to-fraudulently-approving-pistol-permit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-clerks-office-employee-admits-to-fraudulently-approving-pistol-permit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County officials urge tick prevention as Memorial Day weekend begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With many people expected to spend time outside this Memorial Day weekend, Erie County health officials are urging residents to take steps to protect themselves from ticks. The Erie County Department of Health says ticks are commonly found in wooded areas, tall grass and brush, and some can carry diseases like [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-officials-urge-tick-prevention-as-memorial-day-weekend-begins/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-officials-urge-tick-prevention-as-memorial-day-weekend-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFTA trolley service returns to Niagara Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority is bringing their trolley service back to Niagara Falls this summer. The trolley day pass gives hotel guests staying in the city free access to the metro bus and rail systems in Erie and Niagara counties, transporting them to main attractions throughout the area. The service [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nfta-trolley-service-returns-to-niagara-falls/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nfta-trolley-service-returns-to-niagara-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orchard Park Police Department appoints new chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- There's a new chief of police in Orchard Park, the town announced Thursday. Brendon O'Hara is set to take on the role in the coming weeks. The police department said the appointment comes after months of interviews and discussions by the town board. O'Hara brings years of experience to the job, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/orchard-park-police-department-appoints-new-chief/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/orchard-park-police-department-appoints-new-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canetis excited for return to stage after two-year hiatus]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo rock band Canetis on Saturday will be playing their first show in nearly two years, and the band is eager to get back to performing live. The return will take place at Nietzsche's, with bands Robbery Club and SMAC! playing support. Canetis last played together on June 14, 2024 at [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canetis-excited-for-return-to-stage-after-two-year-hiatus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/canetis-excited-for-return-to-stage-after-two-year-hiatus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo chef Darian Bryan wins FOX reality TV show]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo chef Darian Bryan can add "champion" to his growing resume. On Thursday night, he was named the winner of the FOX reality TV series "Next Level Chef." Bryan, who owns Bratts Hill in Larkinville, spoke of his background on the show -- sharing his life as an immigrant from Jamaica. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-chef-darian-bryan-wins-fox-reality-tv-show/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-chef-darian-bryan-wins-fox-reality-tv-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancaster Police seek public aid locating missing child]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Lancaster Police are asking for public assistance locating 14-year-old Antonasia Eldridge. The child was last seen at her residence near the D&amp;L Plaza in the village of Lancaster; however, Lancaster Police say she may also be in the Buffalo area. Eldridge is approximately 5-feet-4 and weighs 180 pounds. She has locks [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lancaster-police-seek-public-aid-locating-missing-child/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lancaster-police-seek-public-aid-locating-missing-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNY native Michael Caputo files first known "anti-weaponization" fund request]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Western New York native made the first known request for compensation from the $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. That person is East Aurora native, political strategist and former adviser to President Donald Trump -- Michael Caputo. President Trump and the Justice Department settled the president's lawsuit against the IRS and the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-native-michael-caputo-files-first-known-anti-weaponization-fund-request/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wny-native-michael-caputo-files-first-known-anti-weaponization-fund-request/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo police investigating Zelmer Street shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo police are investigating a shooting that took place on Zelmer Street Thursday afternoon, officials said. Officers responded to a call around 4 p.m. and found a male victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was taken to the Erie County Medical Center and the injury appears to be [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-police-investigating-zelmer-street-shooting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-police-investigating-zelmer-street-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York budget restricts local police cooperation with ICE]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York lawmakers have passed the Public Protection and General Government bill, which restricts local police cooperation with federal immigration agents, creates new transparency requirements, and bans law enforcement officers from covering their faces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-budget-restricts-local-police-cooperation-with-ice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-budget-restricts-local-police-cooperation-with-ice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frontier Middle School student death prompts response from school officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[HAMBURG, N.Y. 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As [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-law-could-support-educational-opportunities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-law-could-support-educational-opportunities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Floating Garden grows free fresh food]]></title><description><![CDATA[MEDINA, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A special garden is sprouting in Orleans County, and it will soon offer free fresh foods. What makes it unique is its location, on a barge in the Erie Canal. New York-based Mary Mattingly is the artist behind "Floating Garden," an edible art exhibit in Medina. The opening date for the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/floating-garden-grows-free-fresh-food/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/floating-garden-grows-free-fresh-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo's first state park is finally complete]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Residents and visitors in Buffalo have a new spot to cool down as the weather warms up, just in time for Memorial Day weekend. Local and state leaders gathered on Thursday to celebrate the completion of Buffalo Harbor State Park -- the Queen City's first-ever state park. 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Town Supervisor [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crash-closes-i-290-near-niagara-falls-boulevard-for-hours-3-injured/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crash-closes-i-290-near-niagara-falls-boulevard-for-hours-3-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash closes I-290 near Niagara Falls Boulevard for hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A major accident in the town of Tonawanda shut down Niagara Falls Boulevard for hours on Thursday afternoon -- and also left multiple people injured. Multiple agencies responded after what officials said started with a truck striking either a utility pole or overhead wires that then fell into traffic. Witnesses said [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crash-closes-i-290-near-niagara-falls-boulevard-for-hours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crash-closes-i-290-near-niagara-falls-boulevard-for-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash closes I-290 near Niagara Falls Boulevard]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A stretch of Route 62 in Tonawanda is closed in both directions due to a multi-car accident Thursday afternoon. Route 62 North was reported closed from Koenig Road to I-290 in Tonawanda at 1:23 p.m. Route 62 South is also closed from I-290 to Koenig Road in Amherst. Due to the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crash-closes-i-290-near-niagara-falls-boulevard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crash-closes-i-290-near-niagara-falls-boulevard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Narcotics Chief Granville charged with unsafe storage of a gun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel &ldquo;DJ&rdquo; Granville, the former chief of the narcotics division for the Erie County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, was charged Wednesday night with unsafe storage of a gun found in an abandoned Tesla near City Hal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-narcotics-chief-granville-charged-with-unsafe-storage-of-a-gun/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-narcotics-chief-granville-charged-with-unsafe-storage-of-a-gun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Side homeowner: NY-funded repair program left her in the cold]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - As Western New York marks four years since the Tops mass shooting on Jefferson Avenue, the state&rsquo;s pledge to uplift Buffalo&rsquo;s East Side is under renewed scrutiny. Millions of dollars were poured into programs meant to heal, rebuild, and address long&#8209;standing inequities. But for one homeowner, the state-funded help she was [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/east-side-homeowner-ny-funded-repair-program-left-her-in-the-cold/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/east-side-homeowner-ny-funded-repair-program-left-her-in-the-cold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo school board passes 2026-27 budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo school board unanimously passed the proposed $1.2 billion budget on Wednesday night, which came despite concerns from many in the audience at the meeting who voiced their objections ahead of the vote. BPS superintendent Dr. Pascal Mubenga called the budget a plan focused on long-term district success while also [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-school-board-passes-2026-27-budget/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-school-board-passes-2026-27-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Victoire win their first PWHL title, beating Ottawa 4-0 in Game 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) &mdash; Abby Roque scored twice, Ann-Ren&eacute;e Desbiens made 23 saves and the Montreal Victoire won their first PWHL title, beating the Ottawa Charge 4-0 on Wednesday night in Game 4 of the Walter Cup Finals. Maggie Flaherty and Lina Ljungblom also scored. Montreal opened the best-of-five series at home with two overtime [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/montreal-victoire-win-their-first-pwhl-title-beating-ottawa-4-0-in-game-4/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/montreal-victoire-win-their-first-pwhl-title-beating-ottawa-4-0-in-game-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed Grand Island school budget rejected]]></title><description><![CDATA[GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On Tuesday, Grand Island voters rejected the district's proposed nearly $82 million budget by less than 100 votes -- leaving the district deciding what comes next. The proposed spending plan included a 2.7% tax levy increase -- about $1.1 million. Eric Fiebelkorn, the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/proposed-grand-island-school-budget-rejected/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/proposed-grand-island-school-budget-rejected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kincaid looks strong, confident as Bills hold OTAs]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- When Dalton Kincaid is healthy, he&rsquo;s been one of Josh Allen&rsquo;s most trusted targets. The challenge has been staying on the field. 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"A bicycle means so many different things to different people, it could be recreation, it could be transportation, it could be your first taste of freedom as a child -- [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/berts-bikes-amp-fitness-collecting-bike-donations-for-wheels-for-workers-716/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/berts-bikes-amp-fitness-collecting-bike-donations-for-wheels-for-workers-716/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYS sets temporary rate increase for NYSEG]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As the New York State Electric and Gas Corporation seeks to raise utility bills, the New York State Public Service Commission has a set temporary rate that is lower than the proposed increase. 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Rayquell Grant, 27, was sentenced to 15 years related to an incident that took place Saturday, July 12, 2025, when officers with the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-sentenced-15-years-for-knife-assault-on-amherst-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-sentenced-15-years-for-knife-assault-on-amherst-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested for Batavia crash that damaged 8 cars, setting one on fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Batavia Police announced an arrest Wednesday in connection with a motor vehicle crash that damaged eight cars and set one on fire. On March 23, police responded to the intersection of West Main and Oak Streets shortly before 8 a.m. for a multi-vehicle accident with injuries. 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[...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-two-minors-charged-in-amherst-robbery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-man-two-minors-charged-in-amherst-robbery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[MIAMI (AP) &mdash; Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced charges against former Cuban President Ra&uacute;l Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the socialist government. The indictment was related to Castro&rsquo;s alleged role in the shootdown of two small planes operated by the exile [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-announces-charges-against-former-cuban-leader-ral-castro-in-1996-aircraft-shootdown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-announces-charges-against-former-cuban-leader-ral-castro-in-1996-aircraft-shootdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corey Graham, Olympic medalist headline '26 Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame Class]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, NY - A pair of Western New York athletes who boast winning silver hardware headline the 36th induction class of the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. 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"Our [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/randolph-student-killed-in-car-accident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/randolph-student-killed-in-car-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo becomes new destination for Great Lakes Cruises]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Great Lakes Cruises is adding Buffalo as its newest destination stop as the city prepares to welcome its first cruise ship to sail to the area in decades. A new cruise ship terminal is expected to make its debut at Buffalo's Outer Harbor in summer of 2028. Gov. Kathy Hochul shared [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-becomes-new-destination-for-great-lakes-cruises/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-becomes-new-destination-for-great-lakes-cruises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres extend coach Lindy Ruff's contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Coach Lindy Ruff has signed a two-year contract extension with the Buffalo Sabres following one of the most successful seasons in team history. Ruff, in his second season since returning to coach the Sabres, led Buffalo back to the Stanley Cup playoffs, ending a 14-year postseason drought that was the longest [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-extend-coach-lindy-ruffs-contract/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-extend-coach-lindy-ruffs-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US announces criminal case against former Cuban President Raúl Castro]]></title><description><![CDATA[MIAMI (AP) &mdash; Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced charges against former Cuban President Ra&uacute;l Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the socialist government. The indictment was related to Castro&rsquo;s alleged role in the shootdown of two small planes operated by the exile [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-announces-criminal-case-against-former-cuban-president-ral-castro/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-announces-criminal-case-against-former-cuban-president-ral-castro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US is expected to announce criminal case against former Cuban President Raúl Castro]]></title><description><![CDATA[MIAMI (AP) &mdash; The Justice Department was expected to announce a criminal case Wednesday against former Cuban President Ra&uacute;l Castro as the Trump administration escalates pressure on the socialist government, according to two people familiar with the matter. Federal prosecutors in Miami were preparing an indictment related to Castro&rsquo;s alleged role in the 1996 downing [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-is-expected-to-announce-criminal-case-against-former-cuban-president-ral-castro/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-is-expected-to-announce-criminal-case-against-former-cuban-president-ral-castro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bike to school tradition returns to local schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- May is national bike month, and students in Buffalo are finding unique ways to incorporate more bike rides into their daily routines. GObike Buffalo participated in a bike to school ride Wednesday morning along with three local schools. Organizers said the event returned for its 10th year to highlight the physical [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bike-to-school-tradition-returns-to-local-schools/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bike-to-school-tradition-returns-to-local-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hitting the road for Memorial Day? Here's what to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Millions of drivers will begin hitting the road for Memorial Day travel this week. Here's what to know if you'll be on the road, too. AAA expects 45 million drivers to hit the road on Thursday and Memorial Day this year. And as the holiday approaches, safety is top of mind [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hitting-the-road-for-memorial-day-heres-what-to-know/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hitting-the-road-for-memorial-day-heres-what-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 injured in Delaware Avenue shooting, police investigate]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo police are investigating a shooting that happened on Delaware Avenue shortly before 2 a.m. Wednesday, injuring one individual. Officers responded to a shooting call in the 200 block of Delaware Avenue near West Chippewa Street, where a victim left the scene in a private car. Shortly after, a victim arrived [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-injured-in-delaware-avenue-shooting-police-investigate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/1-injured-in-delaware-avenue-shooting-police-investigate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills receiver Keon Coleman approaches third season as 'make or break']]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) &mdash; Bills receiver Keon Coleman is the first to admit he&rsquo;s not played close to anyone&rsquo;s expectations &mdash; including team owner Terry Pegula&rsquo;s &mdash; during his first two seasons in Buffalo. And the just turned 23-year-old is self-aware enough to appreciate his third season might be the last chance to prove himself. &ldquo;For [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-receiver-keon-coleman-approaches-third-season-as-make-or-break/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-receiver-keon-coleman-approaches-third-season-as-make-or-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frustrated Gowanda residents seek answers after hail damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After hail damaged property in communities like the village of Gowanda in late March, property owners were left with frustrations and questions -- and the village held a meeting on Tuesday to try to help those in need. Gowanda resident Kathy Booth is among those who attended the community hailstorm question [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/frustrated-gowanda-residents-seek-answers-after-hail-damage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/frustrated-gowanda-residents-seek-answers-after-hail-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Depew High School opens new technology suite]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Depew High School officials and students were joined by the community on Tuesday as they cut the ribbon on the school's new technology suite. To celebrate the new suite, the school hosted "Depew Discovery Night," inviting community members to the school to check out the new equipment and learn more about [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/depew-high-school-opens-new-technology-suite/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/depew-high-school-opens-new-technology-suite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School board elections, budget results across WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- School board elections and budget votes are happening across Western New York on Tuesday. Results will be listed below as polls close. The winners will be indicated in bold. Click here to view the complete budget results. Erie County Depew Niagara County North Tonawanda Allegany County Cattaraugus County Chautauqua County Bemus [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/school-board-elections-budget-results-across-wny/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/school-board-elections-budget-results-across-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 officers assaulted at Collins Correctional Facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Eight correction officers were injured in attacks by inmates in two separate incidents this month at Collins Correctional Facility, according to the union that represents the officers. In both incidents, the union said officers suffered multiple injuries and needed medical care. Union officials say attacks on officers are becoming more frequent, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/8-officers-assaulted-at-collins-correctional-facility/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/8-officers-assaulted-at-collins-correctional-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water main repairs down traffic in Tonawanda]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Crews are working to repair a water main on Sheridan Drive in the Town of Tonawanda Tuesday night, town officials said in a social media post on X. Two left lanes on Sheridan Drive between Colvin Boulevard and Belmont Avenue will be closed while repairs are underway, and reopen Wednesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/water-main-repairs-down-traffic-in-tonawanda/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/water-main-repairs-down-traffic-in-tonawanda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Grid volunteers work on USS Little Rock]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A partnership at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval Park is helping open parts of a ship the public has never seen. Volunteers from National Grid are helping bring new life to the USS Little Rock. They've been doing electrical work, painting, welding and carpentry to help light up new areas [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/national-grid-volunteers-work-on-uss-little-rock/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/national-grid-volunteers-work-on-uss-little-rock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction of new Highmark Stadium reaches major milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y (WIVB) -- As construction of the new Highmark Stadium moves closer to completion, the project marks new milestones. The stadium project has surpassed its 30% minority and women-owned business enterprise participation goal -- representing the largest participation by MWBE firms for any public-private project in Western New York history. "We are just [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/construction-of-new-highmark-stadium-reaches-major-milestone/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/construction-of-new-highmark-stadium-reaches-major-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills rehab trio returns to work as OTAs begin]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bills opened organized team activities this week with several encouraging developments along the defensive front, as three players returning from major injuries &mdash; Michael Hoecht, DeWayne Carter, and Landon Jackson &mdash; all took meaningful steps forward in their recoveries. Hoecht, working back from an Achilles injury, was active [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-rehab-trio-returns-to-work-as-otas-begin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-rehab-trio-returns-to-work-as-otas-begin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFTA honors veterans in ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The NFTA took time on Tuesday to remember members of the armed forces who paid the ultimate price serving the country. The NFTA held a flag-lowering ceremony at their Ellicott Street hub Tuesday morning. The American flag was lowered to half-staff in remembrance of fallen service members. For Memorial Day next [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nfta-honors-veterans-in-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/nfta-honors-veterans-in-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo comptroller appealing to NY's highest court over bond decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Buffalo city comptroller Barbara Miller-Williams is filing an appeal with New York's highest court in her fight over borrowing for capital projects, she said Tuesday. She is continuing the legal battle through an appeal with the New York State Court of Appeals, despite two lower courts ruling against her. Miller-Williams has [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-comptroller-appealing-to-nys-highest-court-over-bond-decision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-comptroller-appealing-to-nys-highest-court-over-bond-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews work to repair 2 water main breaks in Wilson]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Residents in Wilson are being asked to limit their water use while crews work to repair two water main breaks Tuesday afternoon. Officials said residents might experience low water pressure, a temporary loss of water or discolored water while repairs are underway. According to the village's Facebook page, the first break [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-work-to-repair-2-water-main-breaks-in-wilson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-work-to-repair-2-water-main-breaks-in-wilson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SUNY Fredonia cutting more than 20 programs and minors]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; SUNY Fredonia will cut more than 20 programs and minors in an effort to address its deficit, the school said in a news release Tuesday. The school will cut 14 undergraduate and graduate programs: Undergrad programs Graduate programs In addition, the following minors will be cut: The programs combine for more [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/suny-fredonia-cutting-more-than-20-programs-and-minors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/suny-fredonia-cutting-more-than-20-programs-and-minors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arkells returning to Buffalo this summer after successful album release weekend last month]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Just over a month after Arkells sold out Buffalo&rsquo;s Town Ballroom on back-to-back nights in celebration of the release of their latest record, &ldquo;Between Us,&rdquo; the band has announced they&rsquo;ll be returning to Western New York for an Aug. 15 show at Terminal B on Buffalo&rsquo;s Outer Harbor. The Ontario rockers [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/arkells-returning-to-buffalo-this-summer-after-successful-album-release-weekend-last-month/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/arkells-returning-to-buffalo-this-summer-after-successful-album-release-weekend-last-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monster trucks, 'Ultimate Night of Destruction' returning to Erie County Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Three nights of vehicle tricks and destruction are set to return to the Erie County Fair in August. On Aug. 21 fair attendees can attend the Monster Truck Smash show beginning at 7:30 p.m. The next day, fairgoers can attend the 'Ultimate Night of Destruction,' which also begins at 7:30 p.m. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/monster-trucks-ultimate-night-of-destruction-returning-to-erie-county-fair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/monster-trucks-ultimate-night-of-destruction-returning-to-erie-county-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres season ends with overtime loss in Game 7 at home against Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; One of the most satisfying Sabres seasons in history ended in sudden disappointment. Alex Newhook scored 11:22 into overtime to give the visiting Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 victory in the deciding Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series, ending Buffalo&rsquo;s postseason revival in the second round of the Stanley Cup [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-season-ends-with-overtime-loss-in-game-7-at-home-against-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-season-ends-with-overtime-loss-in-game-7-at-home-against-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Negotiators reach a deal to end strike on North America’s busiest commuter rail system]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; Negotiators on Monday reached a deal to end the strike that stalled service on the Long Island Rail Road, the busiest commuter rail system in North America. Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement on X that the deal &ldquo;delivers raises for workers while protecting riders and taxpayers&rdquo; and that service [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/negotiators-reach-a-deal-to-end-strike-on-north-americas-busiest-commuter-rail-system/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/negotiators-reach-a-deal-to-end-strike-on-north-americas-busiest-commuter-rail-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York lawmakers pass 13th budget extender as negotiations push toward Memorial Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York lawmakers passed a temporary spending bill to prevent a government shutdown, while policy disagreements continue to stall the budget, with the total budget expected to fall between $262 and $266 billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-lawmakers-pass-13th-budget-extender-as-negotiations-push-toward-memorial-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-lawmakers-pass-13th-budget-extender-as-negotiations-push-toward-memorial-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Erie County DA John Flynn named Tonawanda supervisor]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Former Erie County District Attorney John Flynn was appointed the new supervisor of Tonawanda following a vote by the town&rsquo;s board on Monday night. Flynn was appointed to the role following Joe Emminger&rsquo;s retirement last week. Emminger had been the town&rsquo;s supervisor since 2016. Flynn served nearly two terms as the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-erie-county-da-john-flynn-named-tonawanda-supervisor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-erie-county-da-john-flynn-named-tonawanda-supervisor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo airport to receive $8.7M in federal funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Niagara International Airport will receive $8.7 million in federal funds as part of the Federal Aviation Administration's Fiscal Year 2026 Airport Terminal Program, Congressman Tim Kennedy announced Monday. The funds will be used to replace up to eight existing passenger boarding bridges, as well as new ground power units [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-airport-to-receive-87m-in-federal-funding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-airport-to-receive-87m-in-federal-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A Soldier's Journey Home' is building a house for a local hero]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEST FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Nathan Kalwicki, from West Falls, is a local hometown hero. Kalwicki joined the United States Army in 2010 and was deployed to Afghanistan in 2011. "About six months into that deployment, I was wounded in a routine mission," Kalwicki said. "I sort of found myself basically shot on the ground." [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-soldiers-journey-home-is-building-a-house-for-a-local-hero/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/a-soldiers-journey-home-is-building-a-house-for-a-local-hero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparency battle follows Ischua Creek fish kill]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRANKLINVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; After months of trying, the Ischua Valley Water Keeper says it has been unable to obtain state records tied to last year&rsquo;s massive fish kill in Ischua Creek, which officials said was caused by untreated wastewater from Great Lakes Cheese. Now, the group is suing the New York State Department of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/transparency-battle-follows-ischua-creek-fish-kill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/transparency-battle-follows-ischua-creek-fish-kill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Israeli man sentenced in illegal immigration case]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An Israeli man who was convicted of bringing an undocumented person into the United States was sentenced to time served, the United State's Attorney's Office said Monday. Israel Enden, 46 and a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, previously pleaded guilty to transporting Elazar Wigdorowitz, who is undocumented, from Canada to the U.S. in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/israeli-man-sentenced-in-illegal-immigration-case/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/israeli-man-sentenced-in-illegal-immigration-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple pleads guilty to manslaughter charge for causing the death of two-month-old baby]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A Buffalo couple pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge for causing the death of their two-month-old baby due to reckless neglect, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced Monday. On July 7, 2023, paramedics responded to a 911 call for an unresponsive child at an apartment on the 2000 block of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/couple-pleads-guilty-to-manslaughter-charge-for-causing-the-death-of-two-month-old-baby/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/couple-pleads-guilty-to-manslaughter-charge-for-causing-the-death-of-two-month-old-baby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$70M project begins Main Street improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New improvements are underway through a $70 million project upgrading Buffalo's Main Street, an effort city officials said has been ignored for far too long. &ldquo;Main Street is a wreck, and it&rsquo;s been a wreck for a long time,&rdquo; Mayor Sean Ryan said as he broke ground on the project Monday [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/70m-project-begins-main-street-improvements/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/70m-project-begins-main-street-improvements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonawanda man charged with second-degree murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Tonawanda man is facing a second-degree murder charge after officials found his wife dead at a Cleveland Drive residence early Saturday morning, Tonawanda police said Monday. Officials responded to a first aid call at the Cleveland Drive home around 2:48 a.m., where 51-year-old Tiffany Malvaso of Tonawanda was found dead. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-man-charged-with-second-degree-murder/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-man-charged-with-second-degree-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonawanda man charged with murder of his wife]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Tonawanda man is facing a second-degree murder charge after officials found his wife dead at a Cleveland Drive residence early Saturday morning, Tonawanda police said Monday. Officials responded to a first aid call at the Cleveland Drive home around 2:48 a.m., where 51-year-old Tiffany Malvaso of Tonawanda was found dead. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-man-charged-with-murder-of-his-wife/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-man-charged-with-murder-of-his-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate shooting on Shirley Avenue, 1 injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo police are investigating a shooting that took place on Shirley Avenue after a man was transported to ECMC for a gunshot wound, officials said Monday. Officers responded to the shooting call shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Sunday in the 200 block of Shirley Avenue, where a male victim was found [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-investigate-shooting-on-shirley-avenue-1-injured/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-investigate-shooting-on-shirley-avenue-1-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate shooting on Shirley Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo police are investigating a shooting that took place on Shirley Avenue after a man was transported to ECMC for a gunshot wound, officials said Monday. Officers responded to the shooting call shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Sunday in the 200 block of Shirley Avenue, where a male victim was found [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-investigate-shooting-on-shirley-avenue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/police-investigate-shooting-on-shirley-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late-night police presence on Shirley Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- WIVB News 4 is working to learn more after Shirley Avenue was surrounded by a heavy police presence Sunday night. Officers were seen searching around the street around 11 p.m. News 4 reached out to city officials for more information and is waiting to hear back. This is a developing story [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/late-night-police-presence-on-shirley-avenue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/late-night-police-presence-on-shirley-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young the Giant guitarist talks new record, band's catalog ahead of Buffalo show]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Now just over two weeks since the release of their sixth studio album, "Victory Garden," rock band Young the Giant is set to take the stage June 16 at Terminal B on Buffalo's Outer Harbor. Guitarist Eric Cannata spoke with WIVB about the record and upcoming tour ahead of the Buffalo [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/young-the-giant-guitarist-talks-new-record-bands-catalog-ahead-of-buffalo-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/young-the-giant-guitarist-talks-new-record-bands-catalog-ahead-of-buffalo-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawmaker believes youth hunting bill veto can be overturned]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erie County's debate over youth hunting continues after a veto from Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz -- but one legislator believes it should still have enough support from the legislature to override the veto. "There is overwhelming support for this law. Erie County and Rockland County are the only counties in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lawmaker-believes-youth-hunting-bill-veto-can-be-overturned/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lawmaker-believes-youth-hunting-bill-veto-can-be-overturned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill aims to support New York State volunteer firefighters]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A state bill to support volunteer firefighters across New York State is now one step closer to becoming law. The legislation, sponsored by Assemblywoman Karen McMahon, increases the volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers tax credit from $200 to $800 for individuals and then $400 to $1,600 for joint filers. The bill [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bill-aims-to-support-new-york-state-volunteer-firefighters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bill-aims-to-support-new-york-state-volunteer-firefighters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Rai runs away with the PGA Championship, first English-born winner in more than a century]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. (AP) &mdash; Aaron Rai shifted into high gear Sunday and pulled away from a world-class field with one amazing shot after another until he became the first English-born player in more than a century to capture the PGA Championship. Rai, who dreamed of being a Formula 1 driver until he turned to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/aaron-rai-runs-away-with-the-pga-championship-first-english-born-winner-in-more-than-a-century/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/aaron-rai-runs-away-with-the-pga-championship-first-english-born-winner-in-more-than-a-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pongo is looking for a forever home]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This weekend's Wake Up Wags featured Pongo, who is looking for a forever home. Pongo is full of energy and looking for a loving home. "I definitely think that he would do much better in a home with another dog just due to his energy," Julie Starr with Buddy's Second Chance [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pongo-is-looking-for-a-forever-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pongo-is-looking-for-a-forever-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers honor veterans with marker raising initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Volunteers honored fallen veterans on Sunday in Cheektowaga at the Mount Calvary Cemetery with a veteran marker raising. A dedicated group of volunteers in partnership with the cemetery worked to uncover and raise the markers, ensuring remembrance, as part of the restoration project. Organizers said they have helped resurface almost 2,000 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/volunteers-honor-veterans-with-marker-raising-initiative/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/volunteers-honor-veterans-with-marker-raising-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CEPA Art Gallery hosts 1K race]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The CEPA Art Gallery held its first annual 1K race on Sunday. The race served as an end to the chapter for the gallery after a neighboring building had a water system malfunction in February, flooding the center's darkroom and educational facility and closing the entire building for several days. "I [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cepa-art-gallery-hosts-1k-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cepa-art-gallery-hosts-1k-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinner becomes 1st Italian man to win Italian Open in 50 years and matches Djokovic's Masters sweep]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROME (AP) &mdash; Italian tennis fans had waited for this moment for a half century. For Jannik Sinner, though, it wasn&rsquo;t just about becoming the first Italian man to win the Italian Open since Adriano Panatta 50 years ago. The top-ranked Sinner&rsquo;s 6-4, 6-4 victory over Casper Ruud in Sunday's final on the red clay [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sinner-becomes-1st-italian-man-to-win-italian-open-in-50-years-and-matches-djokovics-masters-sweep/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sinner-becomes-1st-italian-man-to-win-italian-open-in-50-years-and-matches-djokovics-masters-sweep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews eject after 'midair collision' at Idaho Air Force base air show]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation is underway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-eject-after-midair-collision-at-idaho-air-force-base-air-show/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/crews-eject-after-midair-collision-at-idaho-air-force-base-air-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Sabres fans jump for joy after Game 6 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A sea of blue and gold flooded downtown Buffalo as fans packed KeyBank Center, watching the Sabres keep their playoff run alive, securing an 8-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 6. Although the game was on the road, thousands of fans gathered together to watch it on the big [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/watch-sabres-fans-jump-for-joy-after-game-6-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 05:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/watch-sabres-fans-jump-for-joy-after-game-6-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres force Game 7 with scoring deluge in Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Game 7 is coming to the Sabrehood. The Sabres saved their season and extended their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Montreal Canadiens with an emphatic 8-3 victory in Game 6 on the road Saturday night. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 17 saves in 50 shutout minutes off the bench, Jack Quinn scored [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-force-game-7-with-scoring-deluge-in-montreal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-force-game-7-with-scoring-deluge-in-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Bisons honor local veterans]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As America's 250th birthday quickly approaches, a local nonprofit is partnering with the Buffalo Bisons to celebrate veterans and thank them for their service. The Western New York-based organization Senior Wishes worked with the baseball team and Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight to recognize a group of veterans who were on the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-bisons-honor-local-veterans/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-bisons-honor-local-veterans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pickleball tournament supports Make-A-Wish Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Village Glen Tennis and Pickleball Club is making some racket this weekend while supporting a meaningful cause. Basil Family Dealerships is teaming up with the Williamsville-based sports club for their 2026 pickleball tournament, supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. More than 250 competitive pickleball players are hitting the court this weekend to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pickleball-tournament-supports-make-a-wish-foundation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pickleball-tournament-supports-make-a-wish-foundation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local leaders, volunteers come together for Serve Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Chapel in Cheektowaga celebrated Serve Day this weekend, bringing volunteers from local churches together with leaders to make a difference in the community. Volunteers assisted with clean-up efforts at three separate stations for the event, including in Town Park. Cheektowaga Town Supervisor Brian Nowak spoke about the benefits of the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-leaders-volunteers-come-together-for-serve-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-leaders-volunteers-come-together-for-serve-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Along 4 The Hike: Kenneglenn Scenic &amp; Nature Preserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[WALES, N.Y. (WIVB) &ndash; We begin a new season of Along 4 the Hike at a new spot on the Western New York: the Kenneglenn Scenic &amp; Nature Preserve. The Western New York Land Conservancy purchased the former Kenneglenn Estate more than 20 years ago. The preserve offers two hikes with two views of the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/along-4-the-hike-kenneglenn-scenic-amp-nature-preserve/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/along-4-the-hike-kenneglenn-scenic-amp-nature-preserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local businesses benefit from Sabres' postseason run]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- From downtown bars to neighborhood watch parties, fans in blue and gold are continuing to pack Buffalo businesses night after night. "For businesses everywhere it's been unbelievable," said Jason Sunshine, general manager of The Draft Room. "We moved down here six, seven years ago with the idea that, you know, the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-businesses-benefit-from-sabres-postseason-run/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 05:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-businesses-benefit-from-sabres-postseason-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$5M paving project begins across Erie County]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A multi-million dollar paving project is underway across parts of Erie County, smoothing out some of the area's busiest roads. The New York State Department of Transportation said the $5.7 million project will repave parts of Niagara Falls Boulevard, Millersport Highway and Broadway. The work stretches through Amherst, Tonawanda, Cheektowaga, Sloan [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/5m-paving-project-begins-across-erie-county/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/5m-paving-project-begins-across-erie-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KeyBank Center to hold in-arena watch party for Game 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As the Buffalo Sabres' playoff run continues to bring fans together, fans will fill KeyBank Center Saturday for an in-arena watch party of Game 6 in Montreal. The watch party will feature giveaways including a t-shirt toss before the game, a DJ, sign making and more. "So much excitement, right, just [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/keybank-center-to-hold-in-arena-watch-party-for-game-6/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 04:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/keybank-center-to-hold-in-arena-watch-party-for-game-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madewell, PopUp Bagels coming to Station 12]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Station 12, the new open-air shopping center planned in Amherst, is adding four more businesses to its lineup -- some of which are coming to Western New York for the first time. J. Crew, Madewell, PopUp Bagels and State and Liberty Clothing will join the project, opening their doors on Sheridan [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/madewell-popup-bagels-coming-to-station-12/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/madewell-popup-bagels-coming-to-station-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Civil War-era schoolhouse restored for visitors]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Renovations are now complete at a historic one-room schoolhouse in Akron dating back to the Civil War days. The small log schoolhouse opened on Cummings Road shortly after the end of the Civil War. Several of the students were descendants of families who worked at a nearby cement mill. Several years [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/civil-war-era-schoolhouse-restored-for-visitors/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/civil-war-era-schoolhouse-restored-for-visitors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heart attack survivor reunited with responders who saved her life]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A special reunion held on Friday reunited a heart attack survivor with the first responders who helped save her life last year. Aisha Ryland, who went into cardiac arrest last June, was greeted with flowers and a hug from the medical staff that helped save her life. AMR credits a coordinated [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/heart-attack-survivor-reunited-with-responders-who-saved-her-life/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/heart-attack-survivor-reunited-with-responders-who-saved-her-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamestown woman sentenced to one year probation after assaulting federal officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Jamestown woman previously convicted of assaulting a federal officer was sentenced to one year of probation, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Friday. An arrest warrant for 30-year-old Alyssa Sheldon was executed in May 2022. During her court appearance, Sheldon was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshall Service. Officials said [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jamestown-woman-sentenced-to-one-year-probation-after-assaulting-federal-officer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/jamestown-woman-sentenced-to-one-year-probation-after-assaulting-federal-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seneca Nation celebrates anniversary of Buffalo Creek Treaty]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Seneca Nation celebrated the anniversary of an important treaty Friday that assured members of the nation they could stay on Western New York land centuries ago. The Buffalo Creek Compromise Treaty was reached in 1842, following an earlier treaty that attempted to relocate the Seneca Nation to what is now [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/seneca-nation-celebrates-anniversary-of-buffalo-creek-treaty/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/seneca-nation-celebrates-anniversary-of-buffalo-creek-treaty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which games do Bills fans have circled on their calendar?]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On Thursday evening, the Bills schedule for the 2026 season was released. The schedule has fans checking their calendars and making plans. With the new season comes new beginnings for the Bills; a new stadium, new head coach and new opportunities. "Buffalo has one of the tougher strength of schedules [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/which-games-do-bills-fans-have-circled-on-their-calendar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/which-games-do-bills-fans-have-circled-on-their-calendar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Police ask for public assistance locating missing children]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; New York State police are asking for public assistance locating two children who are believed to have been taken by their non-custodial parent. Amara Koschuk, 6, and Lincoln R. Koschuk, 4, are believed to be with their mother, Nicole A. Koschuk, 42. Nicole Koschuk is described as being 5 feet, 4 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/state-police-ask-for-public-assistance-locating-missing-children/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/state-police-ask-for-public-assistance-locating-missing-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleanup underway after asphalt spill near Mineral Springs, Seneca]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- City officials are cleaning up after an asphalt spill caused by a car accident near Mineral Springs Road and Seneca Street. The Buffalo Fire Department responded to the accident around 1:30 p.m. Friday. Officials said an asphalt-sealer truck with an approximate 100-gallon capacity was involved in the accident, causing the asphalt [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cleanup-underway-after-asphalt-spill-near-mineral-springs-seneca/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/cleanup-underway-after-asphalt-spill-near-mineral-springs-seneca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car accident causes asphalt spill near Mineral Springs, Seneca]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- City officials cleaned up after an asphalt spill caused by a car accident near Mineral Springs Road and Seneca Street on Friday. The Buffalo Fire Department responded to the accident around 1:30 p.m. Officials said an asphalt-sealer truck with an approximate 100-gallon capacity was involved in the accident, causing the asphalt [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/car-accident-causes-asphalt-spill-near-mineral-springs-seneca/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/car-accident-causes-asphalt-spill-near-mineral-springs-seneca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Primary Hall charter school in Buffalo to close at end of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School, a Buffalo school that serves more than 200 elementary-aged students, will close at the end of the year, the school said Friday. A vote was finalized last week to close the school, which opened in 2021 to kindergarten and first-grade students and now serves students from [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/primary-hall-charter-school-in-buffalo-to-close-at-end-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/primary-hall-charter-school-in-buffalo-to-close-at-end-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man admits to leaving dog inside hot car, causing heatstroke death]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Depew man pleaded guilty to leaving a dog under his care inside a hot vehicle, causing the animal to die of heatstroke, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Friday. Daniel Kowalczyk, 29, admitted to leaving Goon, a three-year-old bulldog, inside a cage in the back of his parked car [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-admits-to-leaving-dog-inside-hot-car-causing-heatstroke-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/man-admits-to-leaving-dog-inside-hot-car-causing-heatstroke-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pain at the pump: Iran war tensions drain wallets in WNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; With Memorial Day weekend just over a week away, many drivers are wondering when they might see some sort of relief at the gas pumps. Much of that depends on what direction the war between the U.S. and Iran goes moving forward, which has created tension among politicians and officials from Western [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pain-at-the-pump-iran-war-tensions-drain-wallets-in-wny/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pain-at-the-pump-iran-war-tensions-drain-wallets-in-wny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erie County Executive vetoes bill allowing 12- and 13-year-olds to hunt deer]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz has vetoed a bill that passed in the county legislature last month that would allow 12- and 13-year-olds to hunt deer with guns in Erie County. The bill passed in the legislature 7-3 on April 30, with one legislator absent from the vote. The three legislators [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-executive-vetoes-bill-allowing-12-and-13-year-olds-to-hunt-deer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/erie-county-executive-vetoes-bill-allowing-12-and-13-year-olds-to-hunt-deer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo men arrested for animal cruelty, illegal drugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Two men were arrested on Thursday after law enforcement recovered illegal substances and three malnourished dogs from residences in Buffalo, the Erie County Sheriff's Office announced Friday. Benathan Cook, 46, and Maurice Ruttlen, 41, were taken into custody following warrant searches at two locations in the city of Buffalo, with an [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-men-arrested-for-animal-cruelty-illegal-drugs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-men-arrested-for-animal-cruelty-illegal-drugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UB student earns bachelor's degree at 18 years old]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Brooklyn native Michael Reyf enrolled in the University at Buffalo in 2024 at just 16 years old. Now, two years later, he's ready to graduate. The university announced on Friday that Reyf, a mathematics major with minors in statistics and law, will be graduating as part of the class of 2026 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ub-student-earns-bachelors-degree-at-18-years-old/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/ub-student-earns-bachelors-degree-at-18-years-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers to honor veterans with marker raising initiative at Mount Calvary Cemetery]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Volunteers, including students from several area high schools, will be gathering at Cheektowaga's Mount Calvary Cemetery on May 17, for an ongoing grassroots restoration project to honor the final resting places of U.S. veterans. Mount Calvary's Executive Director Megan Hahin said Friday that volunteers will be working to raise veteran grave [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/volunteers-to-honor-veterans-with-marker-raising-initiative-at-mount-calvary-cemetery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/volunteers-to-honor-veterans-with-marker-raising-initiative-at-mount-calvary-cemetery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand speaks on rising gas prices in connection to U.S.-Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Senator Kirsten Gillibrand spoke Friday on rising gas prices and urged the federal government to withdraw from the ongoing war with Iran in order to utilize funds to create relieve for New Yorkers. "The average cost of gas in New York is over 50% higher today than it was this time [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sen-kirsten-gillibrand-speaks-on-rising-gas-prices-in-connection-to-us-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sen-kirsten-gillibrand-speaks-on-rising-gas-prices-in-connection-to-us-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills gameday radio broadcasts moving to Cumulus Media]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bills will be moving their gameday radio broadcasts to Cumulus Media, the network announced on-air Friday morning. Cumulus owns 97 Rock and 103.3 The Edge, FM stations in Buffalo. It's a return of sorts for the Bills, whose games were on Cumulus radio stations before moving to WGR 550 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-gameday-radio-broadcasts-moving-to-cumulus-media/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-gameday-radio-broadcasts-moving-to-cumulus-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres season on the brink after early lead surrendered in Game 5 vs. Canadiens]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; After skating out to an early lead, the Sabres stumbled to the edge of elimination in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. The visiting Montreal Canadiens scored three goals in the second period on their way to a 6-3 victory in Game 5 on Thursday night at KeyBank Center, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-season-on-the-brink-after-early-lead-surrendered-in-game-5-vs-canadiens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-season-on-the-brink-after-early-lead-surrendered-in-game-5-vs-canadiens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 takeaways on the 2026 Bills schedule: new stadium opening, Thanksgiving and Christmas games]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Bills will kick off the first season at the new Highmark Stadium in a primetime opener against the Detroit Lions, and Buffalo will host a Thanksgiving game for the first time in franchise history, part of an eight-game home slate. Here are the key takeaways from the 2026 schedule released [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/4-takeaways-on-the-2026-bills-schedule-new-stadium-opening-thanksgiving-and-christmas-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/4-takeaways-on-the-2026-bills-schedule-new-stadium-opening-thanksgiving-and-christmas-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York passes 12th budget extender, one week since Hochul announced agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York State Legislature passed a 12th emergency budget extender to keep the government operating and fund payroll through Monday, pushing the state budget to 45 days late, the most delayed spending plan since 2010.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-passes-12th-budget-extender-one-week-since-hochul-announced-agreement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-passes-12th-budget-extender-one-week-since-hochul-announced-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PWHL franchise coming to Hamilton]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Professional Women's Hockey League is expanding to Hamilton, Ontario for the 2026-27 season, the league said Thursday. The team, which will play at TD Coliseum in downtown Hamilton, has not been given a name, but the colors will be maroon, gold and cream, as those were the colors of a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pwhl-franchise-coming-to-hamilton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pwhl-franchise-coming-to-hamilton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lockport Cabinet Factory to reopen]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Lockport's former Candlelight Cabinetry factory on Michigan Street will reopen following an acquisition by the newly formed Candlelight Curated Inc., Gov. Kathy Hochul's office announced Thursday. The company plans to launch a multimillion-dollar investment project to upgrade the historic factory's infrastructure with support from local investors and state incentives. "This is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lockport-cabinet-factory-to-reopen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lockport-cabinet-factory-to-reopen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Depew medical practice agrees to $500,000 fraud allegation settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Former Depew medical practice Lancaster Medical LLC has agreed to pay $500,000 to resolve allegations that the company fraudulently obtained a Paycheck Protection Program loan in 2020 that they were ineligible for, according to the United States Attorney's Office. Authorities alleged that Lancaster Medical LLC falsely certified their eligibility for a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/depew-medical-practice-agrees-to-500000-fraud-allegation-settlement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/depew-medical-practice-agrees-to-500000-fraud-allegation-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bring home Vivi the St. Bernard]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thursday's Wake Up Wags featured Vivi, a St. Bernard looking for a forever home. Alycia Baran with All-Star Animal Rescue said Vivi gets along with both dogs and cats that may already be in your home. Organizers recommend she be adopted by someone who can "handle her strength," as she's still [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bring-home-vivi-the-st-bernard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bring-home-vivi-the-st-bernard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$8.7M project begins improving roads in Niagara Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Drivers -- and their tires -- will finally find some relief from rough roads through an $8.7 million construction project aimed at improving highways throughout Niagara Falls. The LaSalle Expressway and part of the I-190 will be repaved through the project, creating a smoother driving experience. The New York State Department [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/87m-project-begins-improving-roads-in-niagara-falls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/87m-project-begins-improving-roads-in-niagara-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community remembers 5/14 shooting victims four years later]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thursday marks four years since the racially motivated mass shooting at the Tops on Jefferson Avenue that killed 10 people in 2022. The Buffalo community will gather at the 5/14 Honor Space at 2 p.m. to honor the victims: A live stream of the remembrance ceremony will be available to watch [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/community-remembers-514-shooting-victims-four-years-later/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/community-remembers-514-shooting-victims-four-years-later/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of butterflies return to Botanical Gardens]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Hundreds of butterflies will flutter around the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens this weekend as their live butterfly experience returns. Visitors will have the chance to see different species of butterflies up close in the Tropical Orchard greenhouse, including monarchs, painted ladies, red admirals and more through the immersive exhibit. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hundreds-of-butterflies-return-to-botanical-gardens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hundreds-of-butterflies-return-to-botanical-gardens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian struck by train near Sheridan Drive, Military Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Tonawanda Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a train Wednesday night. The individual was hit near Sheridan Drive and Military Road. There are currently no updates on the pedestrian's condition. WIVB News 4 is awaiting more details from police. This is a developing story that will be updated [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pedestrian-struck-by-train-near-sheridan-drive-military-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pedestrian-struck-by-train-near-sheridan-drive-military-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian dead after being struck by train in Tonawanda]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 63-year-old man died after being struck by a train near Sheridan Drive and Military Road on Wednesday night, Town of Tonawanda police said. Michael Lukacz of Tonawanda was found dead at the scene, police said. Police said that he appeared to have been attempting to walk across the train tracks [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pedestrian-dead-after-being-struck-by-train-in-tonawanda/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pedestrian-dead-after-being-struck-by-train-in-tonawanda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Music Hall of Famer &amp; Las Vegas headliner returns home for Riviera show]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Music Hall of Fame class of 2000 inductee and Las Vegas headliner Clint Holmes will be returning home to celebrate his 80th birthday on May 17 at the Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda. The show is Holmes' second birthday performance, following a show in Las Vegas earlier this month. He [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-music-hall-of-famer-amp-las-vegas-headliner-returns-home-for-riviera-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-music-hall-of-famer-amp-las-vegas-headliner-returns-home-for-riviera-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawmakers hold biometric data collection hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Local lawmakers held a hearing on a proposed ban of businesses using biometric data collection on Wednesday. The bill would prohibit retailers like Wegmans from collecting customers' data through facial recognition technology. Those who spoke on Wednesday were against a total ban. Several speakers were from funeral homes, citing families who [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lawmakers-hold-biometric-data-collection-hearing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lawmakers-hold-biometric-data-collection-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills RB Ray Davis works to uplift children in foster care system]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Bills running back Ray Davis is turning his personal experience in foster care into a mission to help children facing similar struggles. After growing up in foster care and experiencing homelessness as a child, Davis is using his platform to help children in the foster care system feel seen -- [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-rb-ray-davis-works-to-uplift-children-in-foster-care-system/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-rb-ray-davis-works-to-uplift-children-in-foster-care-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Botanical Gardens undergoing expansion, renovation project]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The gardens at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens have been in bloom for 126 years. They welcome more than 100,000 people every year, supporting their mission of connecting people with plants. "This place is so deeply special to so many people in our community and beyond," Erin Grajek, president [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/botanical-gardens-undergoing-expansion-renovation-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/botanical-gardens-undergoing-expansion-renovation-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawmakers hold public meeting over youth hunting bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Lawmakers held a public meeting on Wednesday regarding a youth hunting bill that is a target for a possible veto. The Erie County Legislature recently passed the youth hunting bill in a 7-3 vote, which would allow 12- and 13-year-olds to hunt deer with a firearm, accompanied by an experienced adult [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lawmakers-hold-public-meeting-over-youth-hunting-bill/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 02:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/lawmakers-hold-public-meeting-over-youth-hunting-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Putting pep back into your pup's step]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; A new business is offering a new take on some dogs' favorite activity. ZoomPaws is a mobile canine fitness service that allows high energy dogs to get extra exercise by running or walking on a slatmill. A slatmill is a non-motorized treadmill that is powered by the dogs speed. ZoomPaws [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/putting-pep-back-into-your-pups-step/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/putting-pep-back-into-your-pups-step/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor aims to fix, maintain community centers in new budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan said Wednesday that his proposed budget plan has millions of dollars to fix and maintain community centers and other city-owned buildings. Ryan said $3.5 million is being set aside for Buffalo's Buildings Division, which is a 76% increase in funding. Ryan made the announcement at the Autumnwood [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mayor-aims-to-fix-maintain-community-centers-in-new-budget/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mayor-aims-to-fix-maintain-community-centers-in-new-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo woman pleads guilty to driving children to vandalize The Terrace at Delaware Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo woman has pleaded guilty to fourth-degree criminal mischief and endangering the welfare of a child after driving six children to vandalize The Terrace at Delaware Park in October 2025, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. Stacy Matthews, 40, pleaded guilty on Friday, May 8. Officials said Matthews [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-to-driving-children-to-vandalize-the-terrace-at-delaware-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-to-driving-children-to-vandalize-the-terrace-at-delaware-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bird break-in: Wild turkey barges into Wales home]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Wales home had a break-in by an unsuspecting intruder -- with feathers. A wild turkey found its way inside the home through a double-pane window Tuesday night, the Erie County Sheriff's Office said. Photos from the sheriff's office Facebook page show the feathered culprit as it was taken into custody. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bird-break-in-wild-turkey-barges-into-wales-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bird-break-in-wild-turkey-barges-into-wales-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do sunburns appear when it's cloudy outside?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- You may have noticed that if you're outside on a cloudy day for an extended period, especially in spring and summer, you come back inside with a sunburn. How is that possible? Just because you don't see the sun doesn't automatically mean that you're protected from its harmful rays. A bit [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-do-sunburns-appear-when-its-cloudy-outside/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/how-do-sunburns-appear-when-its-cloudy-outside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daddy Dave of 'Street Outlaws' arrested on stalking charge in Bath]]></title><description><![CDATA[BATH, N.Y. (WETM) &ndash; Daddy Dave, known for the street racing reality TV show 'Street Outlaws,' has been arrested on stalking charges in Bath, New York. David E. Comstock, 53, of Mustang, Oklahoma, was arrested on the charges of tampering in the third degree and stalking in the fourth degree, as stated in a release [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/daddy-dave-of-street-outlaws-arrested-on-stalking-charge-in-bath/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/daddy-dave-of-street-outlaws-arrested-on-stalking-charge-in-bath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina man arrested after crashing into Border Patrol car in Wyoming County]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A North Carolina man was arrested after speeding and crashing into a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle, the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday. Border Patrol notified the sheriff's office around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday that a vehicle was driving to Wyoming County after fleeing from agents in Erie County. Officials said the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/north-carolina-man-arrested-after-crashing-into-border-patrol-car-in-wyoming-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/north-carolina-man-arrested-after-crashing-into-border-patrol-car-in-wyoming-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Pharaoh's owner Peter Gerace sentenced to 25 years in prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Former Cheektowaga strip club owner Peter Gerace was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Wednesday on drug and sex trafficking charges while he was the owner of the club. Gerace is the former owner of Pharaoh's Gentlemen's Club in Cheektowaga. Gerace was convicted of charges related to drug and sex [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-pharaohs-owner-peter-gerace-sentenced-to-25-years-in-prison/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-pharaohs-owner-peter-gerace-sentenced-to-25-years-in-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moog supports student group to launch rockets in national competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A group of local students are set to compete in the world's largest rocket competition outside of Washington D.C., launching rockets more than 700 feet into the sky. Five high school students from The International Preparatory School (PS 198) will compete alongside 100 teams from across the country at the American [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/moog-supports-student-group-to-launch-rockets-in-national-competition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/moog-supports-student-group-to-launch-rockets-in-national-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elmira man indicted in fatal Black Rock shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash;&nbsp;An Elmira man was arraigned Tuesday for his involvement in a fatal shooting in Black Rock in 2025, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. Amir Williams, 19, was charged with two counts of second-degree murder, one count of first-degree robbery, one count of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and one [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/elmira-man-indicted-in-fatal-black-rock-shooting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/elmira-man-indicted-in-fatal-black-rock-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Aurora company reflects on collaboration with NASA for Artemis II mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Eyes around the world were watching as NASA's Artemis II crew lifted off, beginning their journey around the moon. "It was just an overwhelming experience, seeing the rocket lift off and knowing that there are four humans in here, and they're going back to the moon for the first time [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/east-aurora-company-reflects-on-collaboration-with-nasa-for-artemis-ii-mission/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/east-aurora-company-reflects-on-collaboration-with-nasa-for-artemis-ii-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frank Turner returning to Town Ballroom ahead of annual festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Folk-punk singer-songwriter Frank Turner announced on Wednesday via social media that he will be playing a show at Buffalo&rsquo;s Town Ballroom on Sept. 16 ahead of his annual &ldquo;Lost Evenings Festival,&rdquo; which will be taking place over four nights in Dallas, Texas this year. This year marks nine years of the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/frank-turner-returning-to-town-ballroom-ahead-of-annual-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/frank-turner-returning-to-town-ballroom-ahead-of-annual-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roger Daltrey to perform at Artpark in September]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Sir Roger Daltrey of historic rock band The Who will be bringing his "A Great Night Out Tour" to Artpark on Sept. 17, the musician announced via press release on Wednesday. Two years since Daltrey's last solo shows and less than a year removed from what has been deemed The Who's [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/roger-daltrey-to-perform-at-artpark-in-september/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/roger-daltrey-to-perform-at-artpark-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres overcome adversity to even series with Canadiens going into Game 5 in Buffalo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The Sabres are coming home on even ground with the Canadiens in their Eastern Conference semifinal series after rallying to win 3-2 in Game 4 on Tuesday night in Montreal. Zach Benson scored the go-ahead goal on a power play in the third period, Tage Thompson had a goal and an [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-overcome-adversity-to-even-series-with-canadiens-going-into-game-5-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-overcome-adversity-to-even-series-with-canadiens-going-into-game-5-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steelbound Brewery opens new location]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Steelbound Brewery and Distillery opened its new Niagara Falls location on Tuesday. The location is inside of the Sheraton Hotel on Third Street. Steelbound hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony before opening to the public. The brewery and distillery will be open seven days a week from noon to 10 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/steelbound-brewery-opens-new-location/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/steelbound-brewery-opens-new-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5/14 Memorial Foundation hires construction manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Tuesday marked another milestone for the construction of the 5/14 Memorial at Best Street and Jefferson Avenue. Members of the memorial foundation announced that they have hired a construction manager to oversee the process. Buffalo Construction Consultants will handle quality control, safety and bidding out to subcontractors for the construction of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/514-memorial-foundation-hires-construction-manager/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/514-memorial-foundation-hires-construction-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans prepare for the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- If you plan on scoring tickets to the World Cup this summer, you may experience some sticker shock. The World Cup kicks off on June 11, and AAA says that it's crunch time. "I think we're in a really good spot because if Toronto tickets are selling out, if we're getting [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fans-prepare-for-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fans-prepare-for-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Senate takes on junk fees, digital subscriptions, surveillance pricing]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York state's Senate majority advanced a suite of consumer protection bills on Tuesday, targeting hidden fees, discriminatory pricing algorithms, and exploitative corporate practices across several industries, with the goal of giving regulators new enforcement tools and guaranteeing transparent prices for everyday goods and services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-senate-takes-on-junk-fees-digital-subscriptions-surveillance-pricing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-york-senate-takes-on-junk-fees-digital-subscriptions-surveillance-pricing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blasdell Police investigate allegations involving elementary school aide]]></title><description><![CDATA[BLASDELL, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Blasdell Police Department confirmed Tuesday it is investigating allegations that a teacher&rsquo;s aide at Blasdell Elementary School may have had inappropriate contact with students. The Frontier Central School District did not provide any details to families other than to those of the alleged victims, which has upset some parents. Many [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/blasdell-police-investigate-allegations-involving-elementary-school-aide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/blasdell-police-investigate-allegations-involving-elementary-school-aide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former priest accused of stealing $450K from Buffalo church]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A former priest has been accused of stealing around $450,000 from a Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation in Buffalo, the United States Attorney's Office said Tuesday. Christos Christakis, 57, has been charged with bank fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-priest-accused-of-stealing-450k-from-buffalo-church/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/former-priest-accused-of-stealing-450k-from-buffalo-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabres fan group asked to change name]]></title><description><![CDATA[LACKAWANNA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A local Sabres fan group has been asked by the team to change their name due to a previous trademark. "When we first got started, I think we were watching, my buddy Ron and I were just watching a game, and it wasn't even the announcer, during intermission, we heard someone [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-fan-group-asked-to-change-name/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/sabres-fan-group-asked-to-change-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No charges for Cheektowaga officer who fatally shot Buffalo man last August]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation announced on Tuesday that a Cheektowaga police officer will not face criminal charges for a shooting that left one man dead in August 2025. Hugh Davis Jr., 60, was shot by police on Aug. 13, 2025 at an apartment on Sanders Road [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/no-charges-for-cheektowaga-officer-who-fatally-shot-buffalo-man-last-august/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/no-charges-for-cheektowaga-officer-who-fatally-shot-buffalo-man-last-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French hantavirus patient is critically ill, on an artificial lung as total cases grow to 11]]></title><description><![CDATA[PARIS (AP) &mdash; A French woman infected in the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship is critically ill and being treated with an artificial lung, a doctor at the Paris hospital caring for the sickened passenger said Tuesday. The outbreak has now reached 11 total reported cases, 9 of which have been confirmed. 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[...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hamburg-man-sentenced-in-animal-cruelty-case-involving-kittens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/hamburg-man-sentenced-in-animal-cruelty-case-involving-kittens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain reports new hantavirus case in passenger from cruise ship as total cases grow to 11]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) &mdash; A Spanish passenger evacuated from the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak has tested positive for the virus, Spain&rsquo;s health ministry announced Tuesday. The outbreak has now reached 11 total cases, 9 of which have been confirmed. Three people on the cruise died, including a Dutch [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spain-reports-new-hantavirus-case-in-passenger-from-cruise-ship-as-total-cases-grow-to-11/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spain-reports-new-hantavirus-case-in-passenger-from-cruise-ship-as-total-cases-grow-to-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain reports new hantavirus case in passenger from cruise ship as confirmed infections grow to 9]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) &mdash; A Spanish passenger evacuated from the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive for the virus, Spain&rsquo;s health ministry announced Tuesday as the World Health Organization said it has now confirmed nine cases. Three people on the cruise died. The passenger with the new confirmed [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spain-reports-new-hantavirus-case-in-passenger-from-cruise-ship-as-confirmed-infections-grow-to-9/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spain-reports-new-hantavirus-case-in-passenger-from-cruise-ship-as-confirmed-infections-grow-to-9/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New movie inspired by Bills' Ray Davis in development]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new movie deal is in the works for Bills running back Ray Davis, bringing his experiences in foster care to the big screen, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The movie "Breakaway Ray" will reportedly center around early experiences from Davis' childhood and the challenges he navigated growing up in San [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-movie-inspired-by-bills-ray-davis-in-development/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/new-movie-inspired-by-bills-ray-davis-in-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rabies vaccines to be distributed in Chautauqua County]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Rabies prevention efforts by the U.S. Department of Agriculture will take place this month in parts of Chautauqua County to prevent the spread of raccoon rabies. Aircraft will distribute small quantities of an oral rabies vaccine throughout northern Chautauqua County from May 18 through May 25. Officials said the Village of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rabies-vaccines-to-be-distributed-in-chautauqua-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rabies-vaccines-to-be-distributed-in-chautauqua-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village to open Thursday with free general admission for 2026 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village (BNHV) in Amherst will open for its 2026 season on Thursday, May 14. This year, BNHV is offering free general admission to all visitors thanks to an anonymous donor. The season will run through Sept. 26. Hours for the village are Thursday through Saturday from 10 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-niagara-heritage-village-to-open-thursday-with-free-general-admission-for-2026-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-niagara-heritage-village-to-open-thursday-with-free-general-admission-for-2026-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NFL schedule: Broncos and Chiefs play in 1st Monday night game of the season]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; The Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs will play Sept. 14 in the first game of ESPN's &ldquo;Monday Night Football&rdquo; schedule. Where that game will be played was not part of Tuesday morning's announcement. The location has not been determined yet with the NFL still finalizing things ahead of Thursday night's [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2026-nfl-schedule-broncos-and-chiefs-play-in-1st-monday-night-game-of-the-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/2026-nfl-schedule-broncos-and-chiefs-play-in-1st-monday-night-game-of-the-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain reports new hantavirus case in passenger evacuated from cruise ship as outbreak grows to 11]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) &mdash; A Spanish passenger evacuated from the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive for the virus, Spain&rsquo;s health ministry announced Tuesday as the World Health Organization said it has now confirmed 11 cases, including three people from the cruise who died. The passenger with the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spain-reports-new-hantavirus-case-in-passenger-evacuated-from-cruise-ship-as-outbreak-grows-to-11/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/spain-reports-new-hantavirus-case-in-passenger-evacuated-from-cruise-ship-as-outbreak-grows-to-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darien Lake opening for 2026 season on Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Six Flags Darien Lake will be opening for the season this Friday, May 15, starting on weekends, with daily operations beginning June 24. The park is teasing a major renovation of Main Street, with a "complete redesign" of its fountain area, in addition to 500 feet of track added to the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/darien-lake-opening-for-2026-season-on-friday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/darien-lake-opening-for-2026-season-on-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eurovision song competition starts with the first semifinal after boycott over Israel]]></title><description><![CDATA[VIENNA (AP) &mdash; Competition starts Tuesday at the Eurovision Song Contest, with divisions over Israel's participation hanging over the 70th birthday of the over-the-top pop music extravaganza. Host city Vienna has been bedecked in hearts and the contest&rsquo;s &ldquo;United by Music&rdquo; motto for a week in which singers and bands from 35 countries will compete [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/eurovision-song-competition-starts-with-the-first-semifinal-after-boycott-over-israel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 06:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/eurovision-song-competition-starts-with-the-first-semifinal-after-boycott-over-israel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Seneca parks seek solutions after alleged vandalism, assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An increase in vandalism and the alleged assault of a town employee at several West Seneca parks has town officials looking for solutions. Tire tracks now cover one of the soccer fields at the West Seneca Soccer Club after a car allegedly drove through the grass last Monday night. The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/west-seneca-parks-seek-solutions-after-alleged-vandalism-assault/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/west-seneca-parks-seek-solutions-after-alleged-vandalism-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenmore Village Improvement Society celebrates 18-year anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Kenmore Village Improvement Society celebrated its 18-year anniversary on Monday. Founded in 2008, the group of volunteers from across the village strives to make the area clean, safe, and resourceful. Members of the group said it's continued to grow over the years. "It's through a lot of volunteer hours -- [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kenmore-village-improvement-society-celebrates-18-year-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/kenmore-village-improvement-society-celebrates-18-year-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First regular-season game at new Highmark Stadium announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Bills announced on Monday that the first regular-season game at the new Highmark Stadium will take place on Thursday, Sept. 17 in Week 2 against the Detroit Lions. The game will be shown on Amazon's Thursday Night Football. The rest of the Bills' schedule is set to be announced on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/first-regular-season-game-at-new-highmark-stadium-announced/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/first-regular-season-game-at-new-highmark-stadium-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills schedule: Games on Thanksgiving and Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A historic Buffalo Bills season that will feature the opening of the new Highmark Stadium will also feature several big primetime holiday games. The Bills&rsquo; 2026 schedule was officially announced on Thursday, and there are plenty of compelling matchups throughout the lineup. The schedule includes six primetime games and games on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-schedule-games-on-thanksgiving-and-christmas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-schedule-games-on-thanksgiving-and-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills schedule: Buffalo opens new Highmark Stadium in Week 2 against Detroit]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Bills announced on Monday that the first regular-season game at the new Highmark Stadium will take place on Thursday, Sept. 17 in Week 2 against the Detroit Lions. The game will be shown on Amazon's Thursday Night Football. The rest of the Bills' schedule is set to be announced on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-schedule-buffalo-opens-new-highmark-stadium-in-week-2-against-detroit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-schedule-buffalo-opens-new-highmark-stadium-in-week-2-against-detroit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fan runs a mile for each goal scored against the Sabres]]></title><description><![CDATA[GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The dedication of Buffalo Sabres fans is shown all over Western New York, and one fan is going the distance to take it a step further. "I kind of got back into running right before the season started and I was like, 'How can I connect the two?" Luke Strott [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fan-runs-a-mile-for-each-goal-scored-against-the-sabres/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/fan-runs-a-mile-for-each-goal-scored-against-the-sabres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerns mount in Buffalo after woman was grazed by bullet near county government buildings]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Whether they're on their lunch break or just taking a stroll in what feels like long overdue nice weather, Western New Yorkers could be found walking the streets of downtown Buffalo in abundance Monday afternoon near Niagara Square. WIVB News 4 spoke with a number of area residents on their reaction [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/concerns-mount-in-buffalo-after-woman-was-grazed-by-bullet-near-county-government-buildings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/concerns-mount-in-buffalo-after-woman-was-grazed-by-bullet-near-county-government-buildings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo to invest $1 million in safer firefighting gear]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo is planning to spend $1 million on new turnout gear for city firefighters. Firefighters and their union joined Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan on Monday for the announcement. Ryan wants to buy protective gear without PFAS, also known as forever chemicals. Those dangerous toxins were used inside firefighting suits because of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-to-invest-1-million-in-safer-firefighting-gear/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/buffalo-to-invest-1-million-in-safer-firefighting-gear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local rescues step up when shelter reaches capacity]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The City of Buffalo Animal Shelter has a lot of animals come in during the spring and summer months, at times reaching its capacity. To keep space open for pets in need, Director of the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter Jen Butera says they reach out to local rescues and the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-rescues-step-up-when-shelter-reaches-capacity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/local-rescues-step-up-when-shelter-reaches-capacity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M&amp;T Bank's WNY Community Impact Week returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Nearly 2,000 people will be participating in M&amp;T Bank's Western New York Community Impact Week, which returned on Monday. To start the week, 75 M&amp;T Bank employees teamed up with The Teacher's Desk, a nonprofit organization that provides free school supplies to local teachers and students. The "Pancho Packs" are named [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mampt-banks-wny-community-impact-week-returns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/mampt-banks-wny-community-impact-week-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills sign veteran edge rusher Mike Danna, 2-time Super Bowl winner with Chiefs]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) &mdash; The Buffalo Bills signed free agent linebacker Mike Danna to a one-year contract on Monday, filling a key depth role on a new-look defense. Danna is a two-time Super Bowl winner who spent the previous six seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs. At 6-foot-2 and 257 pounds, he played defensive end with [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-sign-veteran-edge-rusher-mike-danna-2-time-super-bowl-winner-with-chiefs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/bills-sign-veteran-edge-rusher-mike-danna-2-time-super-bowl-winner-with-chiefs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pegula putting family experience in NFL and NHL to use in tennis prize money protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROME (AP) &mdash; Talk of a boycott from top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner has grabbed attention. Behind the scenes, it&rsquo;s been Jessica Pegula, the 2024 U.S. Open runner-up, organizing the top tennis players in their protest with the Grand Slams over the share of tournament revenues devoted to prize money. It comes naturally to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pegula-putting-family-experience-in-nfl-and-nhl-to-use-in-tennis-prize-money-protest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/pegula-putting-family-experience-in-nfl-and-nhl-to-use-in-tennis-prize-money-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'life support' and proposes gas tax pause as strait stays closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said the Iran ceasefire is on &ldquo;life support&rdquo; after rejecting Tehran&rsquo;s latest proposal, which officials said included some nuclear concessions. Trump also proposed suspending the federal gas tax to help with higher fuel prices caused by the war. The stalled diplomacy and recent [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-says-iran-ceasefire-is-on-life-support-and-proposes-gas-tax-pause-as-strait-stays-closed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/trump-says-iran-ceasefire-is-on-life-support-and-proposes-gas-tax-pause-as-strait-stays-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonawanda gets $850K to renovate Kohler Pool]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; Kohler Pool in Tonawanda will receive $850,000 in federal aid to help with renovations, Rep. Tim Kennedy said Monday. The renovations will be the first major fixes at the community pool, which has been open since the 1950s. The lack of repairs done at the pool has been a topic of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-gets-850k-to-renovate-kohler-pool/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/tonawanda-gets-850k-to-renovate-kohler-pool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says ceasefire is on 'life support' as Iran standoff deepens and strait remains closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said the Iran ceasefire is on &ldquo;life support&rdquo; after he rejected Tehran&rsquo;s latest proposal to end the war. 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The bar has become one [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rec-room-co-owners-taking-over-rapids-theater-in-niagara-falls/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/rec-room-co-owners-taking-over-rapids-theater-in-niagara-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrongful death suit in 2023 death of Buffalo firefighter settled]]></title><description><![CDATA[BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) &mdash; The city of Buffalo will pay out nearly $6 million as part of a settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit in the case of Jason Arno, a Buffalo firefighter who was killed in a fire on Main Street in Buffalo in 2023. Arno died in the line of duty while fighting [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wrongful-death-suit-in-2023-death-of-buffalo-firefighter-settled/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/wrongful-death-suit-in-2023-death-of-buffalo-firefighter-settled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US standoff with Iran deepens and strait remains closed after Trump rejects latest proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; The United States and Iran were in a deepening standoff Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Tehran&rsquo;s latest offer to end the war. Officials said the proposal included some concessions on its disputed nuclear program. The stalled diplomacy and recent exchanges of fire could tip the Middle East [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-standoff-with-iran-deepens-and-strait-remains-closed-after-trump-rejects-latest-proposal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/us-standoff-with-iran-deepens-and-strait-remains-closed-after-trump-rejects-latest-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran war ceasefire grows increasingly shaky after Trump rejects Tehran's latest proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) &mdash; Iran and the United States were at an impasse again Monday over how to end their war while their ceasefire grew increasingly shaky, with the two sides exchanging fire in recent days, ships and Gulf states being targeted, and fighting flaring between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/iran-war-ceasefire-grows-increasingly-shaky-after-trump-rejects-tehrans-latest-proposal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/iran-war-ceasefire-grows-increasingly-shaky-after-trump-rejects-tehrans-latest-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American tests positive for hantavirus while another has symptoms after evacuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A French woman and two Americans tested positive or showed symptoms of hantavirus Monday as nations around the world scrambled to repatriate passengers from a cruise ship hit by an outbreak and quarantine or isolate them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/american-tests-positive-for-hantavirus-while-another-has-symptoms-after-evacuation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/american-tests-positive-for-hantavirus-while-another-has-symptoms-after-evacuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 cruise passengers test positive or have symptoms of hantavirus after evacuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A French woman and two Americans tested positive or showed symptoms of hantavirus Monday as nations around the world scrambled to repatriate passengers from a cruise ship hit by an outbreak and quarantine or isolate them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/3-cruise-passengers-test-positive-or-have-symptoms-of-hantavirus-after-evacuation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/buffalo/3-cruise-passengers-test-positive-or-have-symptoms-of-hantavirus-after-evacuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One evacuated passenger tests positive for hantavirus and another develops symptoms on flight home]]></title><description><![CDATA[TENERIFE, Canary Islands (AP) &mdash; Passengers evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship began flying home aboard military and government planes Sunday after the vessel anchored in the Canary Islands, with one American testing positive and a French traveler developing symptoms for the pathogen aboard their separate aircraft. 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