Travel Advisory Issued In Western New York
Winter weather will impact your travel across Western New York over the next couple of days.
Jury convicts Cheektowaga man in 2024 Buffalo home attack
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Cheektowaga man was convicted by an Erie County jury of a violent sexual assault and criminal trespass stemming from a 2024 incident in the City of Buffalo, Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced. Deon D. Eppslove — also known as Deon Love, 31,...
‘A world record’: 95-year-old West Seneca man makes history at Rubik’s Cube competition
WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WKBW) — It started as a hobby in the 1970's. In 2026, Frank Zieminski etched his name in Rubik's Cube history, breaking three world records. "I was relieved," said Zieminski. "It’s different doing it by yourself and under pressure like that against the clock, I get a little flustered."
The Masque of Red Death Masquerade Ball
Drift into Edgar Allan Poe’s haunting world at The Masque of the Red Death Masquerade Ball. For anyone that is interested in living in the macabre world of Edgar Allan Poe, The Merry Shelley and The Miss Demeanors, along with DJ Servo, present a masquerade ball for the ages.
Gov. Hochul urges WNY: ‘Take this storm seriously’
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — New York Governor Kathy Hochul is urging Western New York to “take this storm seriously” as much of the region braces for a severe winter storm to start the week. The storm is bringing with it strong lake-effect snow, heavy winds, and overall harsh conditions that will make driving Monday and […]
Pedestrian killed in West Seneca crash
WEST SENECA, NY — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle early Friday morning on Center Road. Officers responded to the area of Center Road, east of Dutchess Drive, at approximately 5:04 a.m. for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Emergency medical personnel located...
BFD announces death of fire captain
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Fire Department announced Sunday that Fire Captain Scott Janowski has died. The department shared the news Sunday in a statement posted on social media:. “The Buffalo Fire Department is deeply saddened by the loss of one of our own, Captain Scott Janowski. We extend...
Landlord Forces Way Into Tenant’s Apartment with Pitchfork in Niagara Falls
LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement responded to the 300 block of 71st Street around 10pm on January 17th after reports of menacing with a weapon in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller reported a landlord-tenant dispute where her landlord Jane Smith was inside her home with a weapon that "looks like a pitchfork."...
Winter Storm Warning has Erie County in the bullseye of lake effect snow
Forecast confidence is increasing as a weather system sets the stage of a lake effect snow event across the Western New York region, with the bullseye being across much of the more populated areas of Erie County.
Buffalo, Erie County officials urge no unnecessary travel during major winter storm
City of Buffalo and Erie County officials are urging drivers to stay home over the next several days due to a major winter storm expected to bring heavy snow, gusty winds and extreme cold to the region.

















