Rascal Flatts coming to KeyBank Center in February
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — One of the biggest country bands ever is making a stop in Buffalo next year. Rascal Flatts, known for their hits ‘Life is a Highway’, ‘What Hurts The Most’ and ‘Bless The Broken Road’ will make a stop at KeyBank Center on Feb. 28, 2026 as part of their ‘Life is […]
Missing 82-year-old man found safe in Tonawanda
TONAWANDA — An 82-year-old man with Alzheimer’s disease who was reported missing Monday night has been found safe. John T. Owczarek was last seen at 62 Fountain Park in Tonawanda at 10:41 p.m. Monday. The Erie County Sheriff’s Office issued a Silver Alert for Owczarek, who was described...
Nine parishes await judge’s decision on motion to throw out settlement payments
Parishioners of nine churches that have been ordered to merge or close by the Buffalo Diocese are continuing the fight against contributing to a clergy abuse settlement by going to the courts.
Supermarket gunman who targeted Black people wants charges dropped, says grand jury was too...
Buffalo Supermarket Shooting The Buffalo News Attorneys for the gunman who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket say the federal charges against him should be dropped because there weren't enough Black people and other minority groups on the grand jury that indicted him. A judge is scheduled to hear...
Student alleges Grand Island High School violated rights over religious parking designs
GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) — A high school senior is challenging her district’s decision to reject her senior parking spot designs because it included religious messages. Her family has hired attorneys who are asking the district to change its decision because they believe it violates the first amendment. Sabrina, who...
Buffalo sees its first heat wave since 2020
A heat wave is defined as three 90+ degree highs for three consecutive days.
Black Restaurant Week 716 shines a spotlight on Buffalo’s black-owned eateries
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo’s culinary scene is savoring the flavor of community, culture, and entrepreneurship as the 7th annual Black Restaurant Week 716 kicks off — and this year’s celebration is bigger than ever. Nearly 40 Black-owned businesses are participating in the event, which highlights the...
Reports reveal missteps by Buffalo Fire in death of firefighter Jason Arno
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — It has been more than two years since Buffalo firefighter Jason Arno died while responding to a four-alarm fire on Main Street. Now, city and state investigative reports, which were recently released as part of an ongoing wrongful death lawsuit filed by Arno’s widow, have revealed multiple...
Buffalo man charged after allegedly dragging officer with motorbike
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly fled police on a motorbike and dragged an officer 150 feet down an embankment Tuesday in North Tonawanda, police announced. Officials said a motorbike was reported as driving recklessly and fled from Niagara Falls police. The bike,...
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