Content warning: This story contains details about a potential self-harm incident. A person involved was named by police because there were multiple fatalities in the incident. BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two children were among three people killed after they went over Niagara Falls on Monday night, according to New York Park Police. Police responded to […]

East Aurora Police said it received a 911 call at 2:19 p.m. Wednesday, reporting the incident near the Oakwood Avenue railroad viaduct.

I've been watching the FYI series "Gangsters: America's Most Evil," and the second episode of season one, "The Ultimate Outlaw: Harry 'Taco' Bowman, was about the Outlaw motorcycle gang. The Outlaws biker gang was formed in McCook, Illinois in 1935, making it the oldest outlaw biker club and the third largest in the world. To my surprise, the narrator mentioned a deadly clash right outside of Buffalo. Of course, my ears perked up and I went into research mode.

The shooting happened around 6:07 p.m. on Wade Avenue, near Main and Holden streets.

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — You’ve heard the saying “a mile a minute.” You’ve probably felt that way and said it yourself. How many small moments did you miss? How many people in need have you walked by? For one man, he took an hour during his busy workday and it saved a life.

South Buffalo has been popping up in all the headlines lately. That’s because there’s been a lot of new development going on in the restaurant and entertainment scene. With the handful of new places that have moved into the neighborhood over the last few months, there is no better time to plan an outing in South Buffalo than now. Here are 4 places worth checking out on your next visit!

BUFFALO, New York— Police said Monday that a woman from Buffalo was arrested and charged with robbing a bank in Cheektowaga. Just before 10 a.m. Monday, police were called to the Thruway Plaza M&T Bank. There, they said that a woman, 54-year-old Lavita Burnett, walked up to the counter and reportedly handed a note to the person behind the counter that said “Hand over cash.”

Harold Arlen was born in Buffalo as Hyman Arluck. He went on to write more than 500 songs including Judy Garland's signature tune. "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" was named the #1 song of the 20th Century by the Recording Industry Academy of America. Not bad, huh?. This gallery look at...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 15-year-old East Community High School student is in the ICU at Oishei Children’s Hospital after he was punched, kicked and stomped on by multiple students until he was unconscious on Tuesday in Martin Luther King Jr. Park. Amy Neal, the mother of Xavier Sears, the teenager who is currently hospitalized, […]

WHEATFIELD, NY — On October 30, 2024, an intoxicated driver call led Niagara County Sheriff’s Office deputies to Errick Road Elementary School, where they arrested a 34-year-old woman under New York’s strict Leandra’s Law, which penalizes impaired driving with a child in the vehicle. Savannah M....

The Take 5 lottery game has been very lucky for lottery players in Western New York. The New York State Lottery announced that two top prize winning Take 5 lottery tickets were sold in Western New York this month. The first ticket was sold at Consumers Beverages in Hamburg for...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man is facing charges after he allegedly beat two puppies to death in the town of Newfane last week, according to New York State police. Troopers were dispatched to Main Street in Newfane for a report of animal cruelty on Thursday. An investigation determined that 23-year-old Christian Radetich-Hallman of Newfane […]

An Erie County legislator recently introduced a resolution for stricter laws on illegal street racing in Erie County and Buffalo.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Police say a man is facing several charges after he made threats online. Buffalo Police on Wednesday said 57-year-old Mark Ferraro of Buffalo posted the comments on Facebook and targeted several people, including Buffalo and Cheektowaga police officers. Police say his arrest comes just weeks after...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo’s restaurant scene has lost a giant. Henry Gorino, former owner of Oliver’s and the founder of Siena, died Oct. 30 at 72 after a brief hospice stay. He leaves behind a lengthy legacy that included mentorship of some of the region’s most well-known...

The orange City Hall Extension building on Ridge Road is set be demolished.

(WNY News Now) – An Arcade resident was apprehended on a bench warrant this week by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, leading to an arraignment on various vehicle and traffic charges and a pending court appearance. Arcade, N.Y. – On October 25, 2024, Erie County Sheriff’s deputies arrested...

Every year during Halloween, you learn how creative your neighbors and your friends are. You will see all kinds of costumes, from DIY to purchased at the store to a mix of both. The best costumes, though, are the DIY-costumes that have a specific Buffalo touch to them. After all,...