Mom, stepdad punished 7-year-old by holding him underwater in cold baths, nearly killing him:...
Jacklyn J. Balabis and Parris D. Woods are accused of abusing the woman's 7-year-old son, forcing him into an ice bath and repeatedly holding him under water. The post Mom, stepdad punished 7-year-old by holding him underwater in cold baths, nearly killing him: DA first appeared on Law & Crime .
Movies and TV shows casting in Buffalo
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...
New York Weather Alert This Week: Lake Effect Snow and Bitter Cold into the...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. New York — Light snow drifts across western New York this morning, dusting cars and sidewalks as wind cuts sharply off Lake Erie. Visibility drops at times, and untreated roads already feel slick during the...
Maestro Andrea Bocelli bringing 2026 30th anniversary tour to Buffalo: How to get tickets
If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. Legendary Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli is returning to North America in 2026, and Buffalo is officially on the schedule. As part of his “Romanza 30th Anniversary World Tour,” Bocelli will perform at the KeyBank Center...
Fire engulfs Amherst home; one rescued as $400K in damage reported
AMHERST, NY — An investigation is underway after a single-family home in the Town of Amherst caught fire Tuesday night. According to the Amherst Fire Alarm Office, on February 3, shortly before midnight, firefighters responded to Catherine Street after receiving reports of smoke filling a home and a possible fire....
Delgado announces Walton as running mate in NY governor race
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Lieutenant governor and Democratic candidate for New York governor Antonio Delgado on Wednesday announced former Buffalo mayoral candidate India Walton will be his running mate in the upcoming gubernatorial primary. “India Walton represents exactly the kind of transformational and morally...
Seneca Nation seeks restricted fee status for acquired land in Grand Island
A 200-acre parcel of land recently donated to the Seneca Nation could quickly become an issue in Grand Island. The Nation is asking the federal government for reserve fee status, which could negatively affect the town’s tax base. More from WBEN:
Pushback on Mayor’s claims of “best” Buffalo snow removal
“I think that the Mayor did make a mistake going on television saying that it was the best snow cleanup they’ve had in the last five years.”
Juvenile charged after shooting in Niagara Falls home
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — A juvenile has been charged for allegedly shooting a person in a Niagara Falls home last Thursday. Niagara Falls Police say that they were dispatched to an address on 77th Street in Niagara Falls at around 5pm on January 29 for reports that a person had been shot. Officers then learned that a...
‘If these walls could talk’: Michigan Street Baptist Church reveals treasures from 1800s
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Michigan Street Baptist Church in Buffalo is uncovering pieces of history as restoration work continues on the first church built by Black Buffalonians, which played a foundational role in the civil rights movement. "When I'm sitting here, I'm just reminded and feel the presence...

















