Big Boy No. 4014 Coast-to-Coast Tour Includes a Whistle Stop in Buffalo
Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014 – the world’s largest operating steam locomotive – is making a stopover to Buffalo as part of its coast‑to‑coast tour to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Regional railfans are already clamoring at the opportunity to see this massive 4-8-8-4 locomotive in person. The legenda
Rochester-area woman released from jail after being detained by ICE in Buffalo
A well-known advocate for upstate farm workers has been released from immigration detention. Dolores Bustamante Romero was detained during a routine check-in appointment in Buffalo by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. On Wednesday, Judge Meredith Vacca ordered Bustamante released from custody while the matter plays
Shop 150+ Vendors at Buffalo Artisans & Flea —aka the Ultimate Kickoff to Summer
Let’s be honest: Is there anything better than summertime in Western New York?. The answer is no. Our summers, in the words of Tina Turner, are *simply the BEST*. Buffalo comes alive in the summertime. School is out, the weather is sunny and 75º, and everyone is suddenly befriending anyone with a boat.
Enter to Win a Family 4-Pack to the Butterfly Experience From the Buffalo and...
This article is a paid promotion sponsored by an SOB advertiser and designed to share valuable info with our readers. *GIVEAWAY ALERT!* We’re teaming up with the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens to give away a Family 4-Pack to the Butterfly Experience (Up to $80 value)!. This prize...
End of an era: Janet Snyder signs off after 32 years at Kiss 98.5
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Janet Snyder has been part of Buffalo's morning routine for decades. Whether you listened in cars during school drop-offs, kitchens before work and headphones during early commutes. The longtime WKSE-FM "KISS 98.5" personality on Friday will sign off for the final time, ending a remarkable 32-year...
Driver sentenced after pleading guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide
A Lackawanna man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide in connection with a June 2025 crash.
Lackawanna man sentenced for fatal Skyway crash
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Lackawanna man was sentenced Thursday to 4 to 12 years in prison after driving the wrong way on the Skyway and causing a fatal crash in June 2025, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office said. Joshua L. Wright, 28, previously pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide in February 2026.
Erie County lawmakers vote down proposal to ban luxury Bills suite use
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Erie County lawmakers were split along party lines when it comes to whether or not they should be allowed inside the county’s luxury hospitality suite at the new Highmark Stadium. WIVB-TV News 4 was in county legislative chambers Thursday morning for the vote where we asked lawmakers why the amen
Lancaster man sentenced for hate crime charges after road rage incident
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Lancaster man was sentenced to three years of probation Thursday for hate crime charges in connection with a road rage incident, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office announced. Officials said in May 2025, 35-year-old Justin R. Goodrich engaged in a road rage incident in Cheektowaga, alleg
Northtowners: Mo’z Pizza & Wingz in Amherst is Serving Massive Slice Combos for $10...
This article is a paid promotion sponsored by an SOB advertiser and designed to share valuable info with our readers. Poutine. Pizza. Ice cream sandwiches. That’s the full-course meal you get at Mo’z Pizza and Wingz in Amherst. This place is no secret to the kids at UB...

















