Buffalo man pleads guilty to killing woman in Cybertruck hit-and-run
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man pleaded guilty on Thursday for killing a pedestrian with a Cybertruck during a hit-and-run on William Street in July 2025, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office said. Wendell M. Brooks, 45, pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter, leaving the scene of an incident without r
Get ready for a second round of strong storms
Tree damage litters parts of Niagara County after Wednesday's brief storm
NY Trooper Jumps Barrier As Drunk Driver Triggers Chain Crash
A state trooper on I-190 in Tonawanda jumped a concrete barrier to avoid being hit after a driver pulling a trailer set off a chain-reaction crash involving four vehicles on July 1st.
Village People show at Batavia Downs will go on after death of frontman
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Village People concert set for July 17 at Batavia Downs will still go on after the death of frontman Victor Willis earlier this week. Willis died at 74 on Tuesday following a short illness. He was also one of the band’s co-founders. The band, formed in 1977 and known for […]
Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan: Niagara Square flagpole damaged, Somali flag removed by vandals
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Police are investigating after they identified an online threat to “blow up city hall,” officials said on Thursday. Police said the threat was made Wednesday night. This comes after police and Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan said an unknown suspect removed a Somali flag from a flagpole in Niagara
‘Shade can make a difference’: City of Buffalo expanding tree canopy to add shade,...
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — As an extreme heat wave grips Western New York, city officials and local nonprofits are working to expand Buffalo's tree canopy, saying more trees can help cool neighborhoods and reduce the urban heat island effect. Residents said the difference shade makes has been especially noticeable...
A Former Railroad Passenger Station sells
Buffalo's historic Black Rock rail house sold for $5.8M. Ellicottville hotel expands, plus luxury homes in Erie County top $1M.
Museums offer free admission for Independence Day weekend
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Local Bank of America holders can get free admission to three museums this weekend to celebrate Independence Day. The AKG Art Museum, the Buffalo Museum of Science and Explore & More are offering free admission as a part of Bank of America’s Museums on Us program. The AKG Art Museum and […]
Alden man arrested for DWI after multi-vehicle crash involving State Police Charger
TONAWANDA, N.Y. — An Alden man is facing charges after he allegedly caused a multi-vehicle crash on the I-190. One of the vehicles damaged was a New York State Police Charger. James R. Phalen, 34 has been charged with Driving While Intoxicated and other Vehicle and Traffic tickets. According...
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