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Judge strikes down new Congressional and Legislature maps
BATH, N.Y. (WIVB) — A New York Supreme Court judge in Steuben County is striking down the new Congressional and Legislature maps. He is ordering the State Legislature to start from scratch and draw new maps. In his ruling, the judge said the maps were drawn with political bias and cannot be used for any […] → Read More
Police Report: Drunk JetBlue pilot gets in cockpit at Buffalo Airport, drank ten 22 ounce beers night before
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A JetBlue pilot is out of a job and in huge trouble after he’s pulled from the cockpit for being drunk. This all unfolded Wednesday morning at the Buffalo Airport, just before takeoff, with a plane full of passengers. 52-year-old Pilot James Clifton was in the cockpit, getting ready to fly […] → Read More
Wheatfield barbershop navigating new COVID restrictions has questions for local leaders
WHEATFIELD, N.Y. (WIVB)– It’s a busy time for barbershops and hairstylists across Western New York whose salons are not located in the orange zone. Many shops are extending hours to accommodate the rush of people. The owner of “Slawich Cut N Shave” in Wheatfield is now operating from 7 a.m. to midnight. Michael Slawich’s shop […] → Read More
UPDATED: Niagara County Sheriff: Young girl dies after being struck by vehicle
UPDATE: 12:40 a.m. Nov. 13: One of the young girls who was struck by a vehicle on Rapids Road has passed away, the Niagara County Sheriff confirmed late Thursday night. The Sheriff says the girl succumbed to her injuries at Oishei Children’s Hospital. UPDATE: 4:56 p.m. Nov. 11: The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office says one […] → Read More
Buffalo man shot on Niagara Street Saturday night
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A 38-year-old man from Buffalo was shot Saturday night, according to Buffalo Police. It happened just before 9 p.m. in the 2100 block of Niagara Street. Police say the victim was transported to ECMC and is listed in stable condition. City officials are asking anyone with information about the shooting to […] → Read More
SUNY releases COVID-19 plan for Spring semester
Buffalo, N.Y. (WIVB) — SUNY Chancellor Dr. Jim Malatras has announced the system’s COVID-19 plan for the Spring semester. In-person learning for the Spring term will begin on February 1, 2021. Instruction for the Winter term will be fully remote. SUNY has also eliminated spring break to prevent students from traveling and spreading COVID-19. Campuses […] → Read More
Buffalo man arrested after Wheatfield hotel fire
Update – 11/8/2020 A Buffalo man is facing several charges following a Saturday morning fire in Wheatfield. Richard M. Pesono, 63, has been arrested and charged with arson, criminal mischief, and reckless endangerment, according to the Niagara County Sheriff. Pesono has been remanded to the Niagara County Jail. Original – 11/7/2020 WHEATFIELD, N.Y. (WIVB) — […] → Read More
Pancho Billa enters hospice care in Texas
Ezra Castro, who goes under the moniker Pancho Billa, has confirmed to News 4 that he has entered hospice care. → Read More
John Krasinski scouts WNY location for new movie
Buffalo Niagara Film Commissioner Tim Clark confirms that Krasinksi and a Paramount production crew are looking for where they'll shoot the sequel to A Quiet Place. → Read More
John Krasinski stops at cafe in Akron
John Krasinski made a stop in Western New York this week. → Read More
John Krasinski stops at Candy Apple Cafe in Akron
John Krasinski made a stop in Western New York this week. → Read More
WATCH: Buffalo Kickoff Live 2019 Mock Draft
No, Cliff Kingsbury and the Arizona Cardinals do not jettison their first round quarterback from a year ago in favor of a less proven quarterback in Kyler Murray. The Cardinals were a mess defensively last season and against the run, which is why the go with the big fella up front in Quinnen Williams. 2 - San Francisco 49ers - DE Nick Bona, Ohio State 3 - New York Jets - DT Ed Oliver, Houston… → Read More
Buffalo Kickoff Live 2019 Mock Draft
Tune into our Buffalo Kickoff LIVE mock draft special on WIVB.com at 7:30 p.m. → Read More
Boulevard Mall goes up for auction on Monday
The Boulevard Mall in Amherst will go up for auction Monday. → Read More
Man, woman shot in Buffalo on Saturday overnight
A man and woman were shot in the City of Buffalo Saturday morning, according to a news release. → Read More
15-year-old girl reported missing in Wyoming County, NY
A 15-year-old girl is missing from Wyoming County, NY, according to a news release. → Read More
Rob Gronkowski announces retirement
New England Patriot Tight End Rob Gronkowski has announced he is retiring. → Read More
Amherst Police searching for missing man
Amherst Police are searching for a missing man, according to a news release. → Read More
"Coffee with a Cop" to be held at six locations in Buffalo on Saturday morning
Buffalo residents will have an opportunity to meet and interact with local law enforcement on Saturday. → Read More
St. Patrick's Parade celebrated in Old Neighborhood
It was a sea of green in Buffalo's Old First Ward. → Read More