Buffalo NY

Big Tree EMS, a nonprofit service operating out of Big Tree Volunteer Fire Company, is expected to transition from a paid EMS service to an all-volunteer model later this month.

Heat Advisory until 8pm for all of WNY today. The heat index will be in the 94 to 99 degree range. There is a slight risk for severe storms across all of WNY today. The main storm threat will be for damaging winds. Thundershowers will move through Metro Buffalo near...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Michigan Street Bridge in Buffalo is closed to vehicles and pedestrians after city crews determined the heat caused the metal to expand to the point that the bridge can no longer close. The Edward M. Cotter, the city's fireboat, was deployed Wednesday to try...

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ontario (WIVB) — Looking for a taste of Italy without booking a flight? One local winery is serving up fresh hot pizzas on the patio — and a Michelin-trained chef is behind all the culinary magic. Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery has lots of rustic charm and more than 150 years of history. It’s locate

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — When it comes to ways to beat the excessive heat that’s invaded much of Western New York and the city of Buffalo this week, for some it’s not as simple as stepping inside an air-conditioned home or going to the pool. For Buffalo’s homeless population, weather like this week’s presents its own […]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Thousands of people packed the lawn at Kenney Park in the Town of Tonawanda on Thursday for Independence Day celebrations and a spectacular fireworks show. Officials kept residents cool all evening in preparation for the event as they kicked off the holiday weekend. “We’ve got food, we have music

Heat Advisory continues for Western New York through Friday night

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An excavator operator from Perry is recovering from burns sustained in a barn fire that happened on Thursday in Perry. Officials said the process of demolition for the barn has been taking place over the past few days. They said a burn pile used by workers spread to the rest of […]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The New York Independent System Operator, which oversees the electricity grid, ended an Energy Watch that it issued on Thursday. The NYISO ended the watch late Thursday night, saying operating reserves returned to standard levels and that the grid is operating normally.

Giant rubber duck expected to draw thousands to Canalside