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Clarence park adds 6 new pickleball courts
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Clarence is adding six new pickleball courts to Town Place Park, bringing the number in the town up to 12 as the sport gains popularity across the country. “Our six pickleball courts were often at capacity,” said Town Supervisor Patrick Casilio. “Adding six new courts means players will spend less time […]
Guide to Taste of Buffalo 2024
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — What are some of the best foods in Buffalo? The Taste of Buffalo, one of the largest food festivals in the country, returns to Niagara Square on July 13 and 14. All of the info you need for Taste of Buffalo can be found below. For a full guide, click here. […]
Buffalo State women’s wrestling program in jeopardy before first match
Note: This story has been updated to include a statement from Buffalo State University BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The new women’s wrestling program at Buffalo State University could be in trouble before it has even had its first match. The program, which was first announced in 2022, is scheduled to begin play in the 2024-25 […]
Buffalo’s Canalside: A fun afternoon without breaking the bank
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Western New Yorkers have longed for a closer connection to Buffalo’s waterfront and now, they finally have it. My husband and I just enjoyed two hours at sun-drenched Canalside and didn’t spend a dime. We were surrounded by families and, like them, we learned a lot about the possibilities for joy […]
Fire causes $130K in damage to Buffalo home
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A fire caused an estimated $130,000 in damage to a Buffalo residence Sunday afternoon, fire officials announced. Officials said the fire occurred just after 12:30 p.m. at 260 Northland Avenue. The fire started on the first floor of an occupied residential structure, but no injuries were reported. The cause of the […]
Top Take 5 prize ticket sold in Niagara Falls
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A top Take 5 prize winning ticket worth over $17,000 was sold in Niagara Falls for Saturday night’s drawing. The ticket, which was worth $17,219.50, was sold at the Wegmans on Military Road. Take 5 numbers are drawn twice daily, once at 2:30 p.m. and once at 10:30 p.m. To see […]
NYS Police investigating fatal ATV crash in Alma
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An ATV accident in Alma left one person dead and another injured Thursday night, according to New York State Police. Around 10 p.m. on July 4, 26-year-old Jesse Bestine and 25-year-old Zachary Barnett, both of Wellsville, were traveling east on County Road 38 when they swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle […]
Community honors Buffalo woman killed in Philadelphia car crash
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The family of a Buffalo woman who was killed in a car crash in Philadelphia held a vigil on the city’s east side Friday. On June 8, 22-year-old Mariah Clemons was visiting a friend in Philadelphia. According to her family, she was involved in a minor crash with a U-Haul on […]
Vehicle on fire temporarily closes I-290 West ramp
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A vehicle on fire temporarily closed the I-290 West ramp in Amherst Friday night, according to NITTEC. The closure was reported at 8:20 p.m. and was cleared by 8:58 p.m. WIVB News 4 has reached out to Amherst Police for more information and is waiting to hear back.
The Buffalo News no longer printing on major holidays
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo News has stopped printing its newspaper on major holidays. Readers found themselves out of luck this Independence Day. The Buffalo News will also no longer be published on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving and […]
Erie County Legislator Howard Johnson resigns
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Legislator Howard Johnson has resigned today after over five years of serving Erie County. His resignation is effective as of 11:59 p.m. Friday night. In a statement, Johnson said he was grateful to be able to serve the public and was proud of his accomplishments while in office. He cited his […]
Sabres trade prospect Savoie for Oilers’ Ryan McLeod, re-sign Jokiharju
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Buffalo Sabres acquired forward Ryan McLeod in a trade with the Edmonton Oilers on Friday, getting an established NHL player who just experienced a long playoff run in exchange for one of the organization’s top prospects. Buffalo received McLeod and minor leaguer Tyler Tullio from the Western Conference champions for […]
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