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Man charged following motorcycle chase in Jamestown
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Jamestown man is facing a host of charges following a motorcycle chase over the weekend, according to the Jamestown Police Department. Police said that just after 2:15 a.m. Saturday, they observed a motorcycle with no license plates, being operated by 26-year-old Darius L. Franklin. Police said they were also aware […]
Crime Stoppers offering up to $7,500 for information on homicide of 3-year-old
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Crime Stoppers WNY is offering a reward of up to $7,500 for information leading to the arrest or indictment of the person or persons responsible for the homicide of three-year-old Ramone Carter. Carter was shot and killed Friday night on Domedion Avenue in Buffalo. His 7-year-old sister was grazed by gunfire […]
Jessica Pegula wins Berlin title to ready for Wimbeldon
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Jessica Pegula won her fifth career singles title on Sunday in Berlin, finishing her rain-delayed semifinal defeat of top seed Coco Gauff before rallying to beat Anna Kalinskaya in three sets of the Berlin Open final. Coming days before the start of Wimbledon, where Pegula reached the quarterfinals last year, this […]
Allegany County man arrested on murder charge after Woodhull shooting
WOODHULL, N.Y. (WETM) — An Allegany County man is facing a murder charge after police say he fatally shot a man in Woodhull on Saturday morning. Bradly J. Maddalena, 24, of Wellsville, was arrested after an investigation into a reported fatal shooting. According to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, Maddalena called 911 at about 8:44 […]
Bisons slugger suspended 80 games for PED violation
NEW YORK (AP) — Buffalo Bisons slugger Orelvis Martinez, who made his major league debut for the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, was suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball on Sunday following a positive test for the performance-enhancing drug Clomiphene. Martínez, 22, has been on the Blue Jays’ 40-man roster since November 2022. […]
‘Very playful, full of joy’: Family members remember the life of a 3-year-old killed in Buffalo shooting
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Three-year-old Ramone Carter was riding his tricycle Friday night on Domedion Avenue in Buffalo. He was with his seven-year-old sister, Jamiah, when they were both shot during an outdoor family gathering. The siblings were both taken to the hospital. Jamiah is expected to recover from her injuries. Ramone was later declared […]
North Tonawanda residents ask state leaders to end crypto mining operation
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Residents of North Tonawanda are calling on the New York State Department of Enviornmental Conservation (DEC) to do something about the Digihost crypto mining plant. On June 20, neighbors and advocates gathered for a press conference urging the DEC to deny the operation’s air permit renewal application and the two-year […]
The ‘hottest’ hike in WNY: How the eternal flame exists and the world record it broke
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Erie County Parks is celebrating its centennial this year and next. Back in 1925, a board of commissioners was formed, laying the groundwork to establish the first two Erie County Parks: Emery and Chestnut Ridge. The latter is known as the ‘crown jewel’ of the parks system, and has one of […]
Bandits MVP Josh Byrne to throw first pitch at Lacrosse Night at the Ballpark on June 27
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Bandits star Josh Byrne will throw the ceremonial first pitch Thursday to celebrate Lacrosse Night at the Ballpark. Byrne, the National Lacrosse League MVP who also claimed Finals MVP for the back-to-back champion Bandits, will be joined by teammates Chase Fraser, Ian MacKay, Tehoka Nanticoke, Brandon Robinson, Dalton Sulver and goaltender […]
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