Trick-or-treat times across WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — With Halloween right around the corner, these are the suggested times to go trick-or-treating across Western New York. This page will be updated with additional times across WNY.
Cheektowaga man on trial for murder argues shooting was self-defense
Opening statements were heard today in the Richard Walls murder trial. The Cheektowaga man is accused of fatally shooting Md Rawnaq Ratin. Ratin's death sparked prayers and protests in the neighborhood. Nearly two years later, jurors are hearing competing accounts of what led to the shooting, with prosecutors arguing Walls committed murder and the defense maintaining he acted in self-defense.
Major Retailer Taking Over Famous Location in East Aurora, New York
There is some big news for people who live in the East Aurora and Elma, New York, areas. According to reports, a new Tractor Supply store is planned for the former Made in America Store location, bringing another major retailer to the area.There is something special about the East Aurora community. I grew up in East Aurora and graduated from East Aurora High School in 1995. Over the years, I have watched the village and surrounding communities change in many ways, and that evolution continues to
Man arrested after threatening Wegmans employees, police in West Seneca
WEST SENECA, NY — A West Seneca man was arrested after allegedly making threats through Instagram to kill Wegmans employees and bomb the business, as well as threatening police. Officers and detectives investigated the threats made through an Instagram account on Aug. 31. The messages included threats to kill...
F.W. Webb Opens Amherst Hub, Transfers More Than 40 Buffalo Workers
More than 40 employees have moved from F.W. Webb’s Buffalo operation to its newly opened Amherst store and warehouse, the company says. The Wednesday, July 8, 2026, opening at 735 South Youngs Road shifts the wholesale counter from the company’s 37 Clyde Avenue site to the larger facility.
Buffalo invests in new vehicles for police, fire departments
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — New vehicles are on the way for first responders in Buffalo. Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan highlighted investments in new vehicles for the city’s police and fire departments on Wednesday with 105 marked and unmarked police vehicles, 19 fire engines, and nine ladder trucks all part of the city’s 2026-27 budget. “Our […]
Buffalo, NY Weather: Record Highs Possible Thursday, Oct. 29
Western New York could approach daily temperature records Thursday, with sunshine returning Friday.
West Seneca residents want sound barriers as Thruway noise disrupts neighborhood
WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WKBW) — Residents along Covington Drive say the noise from the New York State Thruway has become a constant disruption, and they want sound barriers installed to help bring some peace and quiet back to their neighborhood. Residents say the removal of mature trees behind their...
Buffalo man accused of kidnapping, assault
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man has been arrested after being accused of kidnapping a woman for several days and physically assaulting her, Buffalo police said Wednesday. Police responded to a call at 1 a.m. Tuesday from first responders stating that an assault victim was going to Mercy Hospital and wanted to speak to […]
Hochul campaign sees big donations from Terry, Kim Pegula, with funding needed for arena...
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — State documents show major donations from the billionaire owners of the Buffalo Bills and Sabres, Terry and Kim Pegula, as the family potentially seeks State funding for renovations at KeyBank Center in downtown Buffalo. The New York State Board of Elections public reporting system shows that Terry Pegula made a $138,600 […]

















