Lovejoy district fire leaves Buffalo home heavily damaged
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Firefighters were called to an early morning fire near the city's Lovejoy district. Firefighters responded to a 2-alarm fire just after 3 a.m. at 70 Deshler Street near Broadway and Bailey. Officials say when firefighters arrived on scene, they found home engulfed in flames. The...
Motorcyclist dead after crashing into telephone pole
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 26-year-old man from Jamestown is dead after he crashed his motorcycle into a telephone pole Sunday morning, according to police. Police responded to Buffalo Street and Beechview Avenue just before 8 a.m. Sunday morning for a report of a single motorcycle accident. Kyle Pitts, 26, was driving...
Weekend Party Turns Violent: Fireworks Fired at First Responders, Two Stabbed
Stock photo A weekend party involving dozens of juveniles erupted into violence late Saturday night on the city's East Side leaving two...
Thoughts On Nickel City Comic Con 2025 – Event Review
I attended the recent Nickel City Comic Con in Buffalo, NY, which ran from June 27th – 29th, 2025. What’s it all about?. “Nickel City Comic Con is Buffalo’s ultimate three-day celebration of comics, cosplay, and all things pop culture! Held annually at the Buffalo Convention Center in the heart of downtown Buffalo,...
Lancaster Unleashed calls on canine celebrities for 2026 calendar contest
Lancaster Unleashed is calling on all canines to put their best paw forward. The organization has officially launched its 2026 Como Lake Bark Park Calendar Contest, now open through August 10.
Pups compete for stardom in Como Lake Bark Park calendar contest
LANCASTER, N.Y. — Western New York dog lovers, get your cameras ready. The Como Lake Bark Park 2026 calendar contest is officially underway, offering a unique chance for local dogs to become canine celebrities while supporting a beloved community park. The contest opened July 5, and it invites pet...
Compromised roof prompts firefighters to evacuate while battling an Amherst blaze
ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. — A compromised roof led to firefighters needing to evacuate an Amherst home on Friday night. The fire call came in around 10 p.m. from residents at 41 Burgundy Terrace, near North French Road and Campbell Boulevard. They reported a possible grease fire in the kitchen.
Buffalo house fire displaces 7; Red Cross steps in to help
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The American Red Cross is assisting seven people after a fire tore through a Buffalo home on Sunday night. The Buffalo Fire Department responded at 7:15 p.m. Sunday to a fire at 60 Burgard Place, near Walden and Bailey avenues. "Upon arrival, crews encountered an attic...
Man Loses Fingers in Fireworks Mishap in Niagara Falls
A man suffered a devastating hand injury Thursday evening after a firework detonated while he was handling it. The incident, although...
North Buffalo power outage impacts nearly 1,000 customers Sunday night
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A power outage in North Buffalo left nearly 1,000 customers without power Sunday night. The outage was reported at 8:47 p.m., according to National Grid. The utility company, on its outage map, estimated that power would be restored around 12:30 a.m. Monday. A City of Buffalo...