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New York State Police are investigating a deadly incident after a driver died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound while traveling on Interstate 90 in Erie County. Troopers responded Wednesday afternoon to a one-vehicle crash on I-90 eastbound near milepost 435 in the town of Hamburg. Investigators say a Toyota Corolla.

It appears that a communication from New York state has created some unwelcome worries for a number of Town of Niagara residents. Last Friday, a news conference took place in the John Nielsen Park neighborhood to shed light on a new finding from years past. Niagara County Legislator Jeffery Elder met with residents and

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan announced plans on Thursday to close Chippewa Street to traffic this weekend. "It came to a head last weekend, but last weekend wasn't much different than all the weekends before," Mayor Ryan said. "It's Chippewa Street. It's not a Buffalo Bills tailgate."

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man has admitted to killing his stepdaughter in August 2024, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office said. Peter D. Brown, 39, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter on Thursday. He is facing up to 25 years in prison when he is sentenced. Brown strangled and killed his stepdaugh

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — As wildfire smoke continues to affect air quality in Western New York, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz has ordered all county employees who work outside to stay inside. Poloncarz made the announcement on social media Thursday morning, asking employees to return to indoor work sites for the d

POLICE AUDIO CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THIS ARTICLE: Law enforcement received a call around 11:57pm on July 10th after reports of a street fight in the area of 19th Street and Pine Avenue in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller told police that a group of 10 to 16 people were in the […]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Wingnutz Bar and Grill will close their location in Allentown, the restaurant announced Thursday. In a social media post, Wingnutz called the closure of their North Street location a “difficult decision.” The Buffalo location opened in October 2025. They thanked the community for their support, s

LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) — On the amateur golf scene, it doesn’t get much better than the Porter Cup. Held annually at the Niagara Falls Country Club, the prestigious tournament has served as a proving ground for 68 major champions, boasting an alumni list that includes legends like Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Brooks

Mental health provider celebrates new location in Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two inmates have been charged with second-degree murder following the death of a 27-year-old at the Erie County Holding Center on July 4, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office said. Around 11 a.m. on July 4, officials said deputies found 27-year-old Antonio Pizarro unresponsive inside a cell