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Town of Tonawanda Police investigate shooting
TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. — The Town of Tonawanda Police are investigation a shooting that happened Monday afternoon on Kenmore Avenue. Officers were called to 311 Kenmore Avenue just after 4 p.m. for a report of shots fired. When officers arrived, they found a 36-year-old man who had been shot in the leg and hand.
Diocese of Buffalo presents final decisions on parishes, worship sites as part of 'Road to Renewal' plan
The Diocese of Buffalo today has announced plans for the reshaping of parishes and worship sites in its eight-county region. It will see a total of 118 worship sites remain open following a merger/closure review. Read more from WBEN:
Buffalo High School teacher questions district's weapons detection system
Riverside High School teacher Marc Bruno joined WBEN on Tuesday, just one day after a 15-year-old student was stabbed in a stairwell at McKinley High School, and another 15-year-old was arrested and charged with a felony. Read more here:
Massive Fight in Tailgate at Buffalo Bills Home Opener
The home opener was nothing less than busy for the police departments including Orchard Park and the Erie County Sheriff's. They received a ton of calls at the Buffalo Bills home opener at Highmark Stadium on Sunday. The include:. missing persons. car crashes. fights. intoxicated persons. missing people. suspicious people.
City and town of Batavia draft new wastewater agreement, HP Hood to proceed
The city and town of Batavia have potentially come to an agreement about wastewater capacity, and HP Hood will be able to proceed with its $120 million expansion project that’s been halted since March, City Manager Rachael Tabelski says.
Dolphins expert shares massive secrets ahead of Bills' Week 2 game vs. Dolphins
After clinching a close Week 1 win over the Arizona Cardinals, the Buffalo Bills are back in action on a short week. They have almost no time to rest as they prepare for a Thursday night road matchup against the Miami Dolphins in South Florida. The last time these teams met, the Bills stole the AFC East away from the Dolphins in Miami and took away home field advantage for them.
HP Hood's Batavia facility honored as Dairy Plant of the Year
Eight years after acquiring a plant in Batavia originally designed to produce a Greek-style yogurt marketed as such, H.P. Hood has been honored by an industry trade magazine for operating 2024's Dairy Plant of the Year.The honor follows the company's being named partner of the year for 2020
Ready to make some beatiful music? Genesee Chorale is recruiting singers as new season starts
The Genesee Chorale is opening its 2024 Fall Season and is looking for a few good singers.The Chorale held its opening rehearsal on Monday at St. James.For more information on joining, click here.Photos by Howard Owens.
Garnell Whitfield plans to run for mayor of Buffalo, sources say
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Sources told WIVB News 4 Monday that former City of Buffalo Fire Commissioner Garnell Whitfield plans to run for mayor of Buffalo. Last week, longtime Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown was offered the position of Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation’s next CEO and president. In a statement, Brown said a contract must […]
West Irondequoit pre-k program gets $1m in funding
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The West Irondequoit Central School District is getting $1 million in state funding to expand its universal pre-k program. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblywoman Sarah Clark toured the Pinegrove building Tuesday, a former elementary school in the district at the center of a $6 million plan to renovate three classrooms […]
Seneca Park Zoo welcomes new red panda cub from Binghamton
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Seneca Park Zoo is welcoming a new red panda cub named Asha from Binghamton Zoo! Similar to the zoo’s own cub Teddy Graham, Asha was abandoned by her mother and was being hand-raised at Binghamton Zoo. The AZA red Panda and Species Survival Plan recommended the transfer so that Teddy would […]
Tote bags support Rochester artists
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A tote bag hitting shelves at the public market in Rochester is part of a new initiative designed to promote easy access to fresh, healthy foods for people who receive SNAP benefits — and support local artists. The bags feature two different designs, with floral artwork on one side and a […]
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