New York Woman’s ‘Wrong Turn’ At Border Leads To Felony Firearms Charges
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said a New York woman took a “wrong turn” into a border crossing where officers found she was illegally in possession of a firearm. CBP officers at the Port of Buffalo’s Lewiston Bridge border crossing on Aug. 18 encountered a 52-year-old U.S. citizen from Rochester after she to
Urgent Search After Grand Island Bridge Jump
Urgent Search Underway After Man Jumps From Grand Island Bridge. State Police and marine rescue crews searched the Niagara River after authorities said a man jumped from the South Grand Island Bridge. A Grand Island Bridge search was underway in Western New York after authorities said a man jumped from...
BPS contract with NFTA set to expire ahead of new school year
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Many Buffalo Public School students may need to make new transportation arrangements before classes resume next month, as the NFTA’s contract with the district is set to expire ahead of the new school year. The school board elected to table a measure on a new agreement Wednesday during their regu
Buffalo reduces bulk trash pickup to once a year, eliminating fall collection
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The City of Buffalo is reducing bulk trash pickup to once per year, starting with the elimination of the fall pickup. Bulk trash pickup days are usually scheduled twice per year by council district - once in the spring and once in the fall. But that's changed.
Cherry Creek Traffic Stop Leads to DWI Charges
(WNY News Now) – A 49-year-old Tonawanda man was charged with DWI and operating without insurance following a traffic stop in the Town of Cherry Creek on August 19. Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a traffic stop at about 6:16 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, in the Town of Cherry Creek for a traffic vio
Buffalo woman charged with animal cruelty
Four dogs and 18 cats were removed from a residence with deplorable living conditions
Sandy Beach remembered as a champion for the animals
The legendary Buffalo broadcaster passed away at 86 after a brief illness
Crews respond to overnight North Buffalo fire
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Several occupants are being assisted by the Red Cross following an overnight fire on Delaware Avenue in North Buffalo, officials said. Fire crews responded to a structure fire at 1976 Delaware Ave. around 5:30 a.m., officials said. The fire started in the basement of the three-story apartment bui
Buffalo man convicted for fatal William Street shooting
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man was convicted on Wednesday for fatally shooting a man on William Street in April 2025, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office said. Mikel Lowe, 32, was found guilty of second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon after a five-day trial. Lowe shot and ki
Winning lottery ticket worth $29K sold in Elma
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A winning lottery ticket worth more than $29,000 was sold in Elma for Thursday night’s Take 5 drawing. The ticket, worth a total of $29,064.50, was sold at the 7-Eleven on Bullis Road in Elma. The Take 5 drawing is done twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. To see […]
