Autumn’s Forecast: Summer arrives tonight, and so will summer heat and humidity this weekend
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Summer arrives at 10:42pm tonight with the summer solstice. Nearly 15 hours and 21 minutes of daylight will be logged her in Buffalo. Watch for a round of thundery downpours overnight into very early Saturday for the western S.Tier. Temperatures rise into the mid-80s over...
Buffalo couple honored as ‘Nana’ for preserving Black history
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Each year as part of Buffalo's Juneteenth celebration, a couple is honored with the ceremonial title of "Nana." It is a West African term of deep respect. This year, that recognition goes to two longtime educators, storytellers, and champions of local Black history. Nana is a...
Buffalo Man Charged with Distributing Oxycodone
(WNY News Now) – BUFFALO, N.Y. — David Pena-Batista, 21, of Buffalo, was arrested and charged with two counts of distribution of oxycodone, according to U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo. Each count carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. The charges stem...
Buffalo Police look for missing teen
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Police are looking for the community's help in locating 16-year-old Marlaina Walls. Marlaina was last seen on the 300 block of West Avenue. Police reports describe her as a 16-year-old Black female with black hair, brown eyes, and a medium complexion. She stands 5 feet, 4 inches and weighs 190...
Jason Aldean Meets Josh Allen And Fans LOVE It
The WYRK Toyota Taste of Country is finally here and as many as 25,000 fans will fill downtown Buffalo, New York to witness the massive concert!. The weather forecast seems to be pretty good as we get ready to start the 24th edition of the Taste of Country. A show that started out with a few hundred fans at Chestnut...
Inside Western New York’s No. 1 High School
A research-based approach at Buffalo Seminary equips girls to reach their fullest potential. BUFFALO, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 20, 2025 / When Blair Parker was recruited as head of school for Buffalo Seminary (SEM) in 2023, she'd never heard of the school, much less been to Buffalo. It only took a day trip from...
‘We’re thrilled’: Diocese of Buffalo signs contract to sell former St. Andrew’s property in...
TOWN OF TONAWANDA, NY (WKBW) — As the Diocese of Buffalo continues its Road to Renewal plan, which includes closing and merging churches, I have learned the diocese has found buyers for two pieces of property left vacant by the ongoing closings. One is the former St. Lawrence Church...
Local residents weigh in on Everhart’s proposal on unaccompanied teens at festivals
Locals in Buffalo give their thoughts on Councilwoman Everhart’s proposal to limit teenagers under the age of 17 going to festivals without an adult present.
Settlement analysis: Paul Cambria tackles liability issues for local parishes
As local churches weigh their options over whether or not to contribute to the Buffalo Diocese’s $150 million clergy abuse settlement, WBEN reached out to attorney Paul Cambria for some legal analysis. Read more here:
Communities unite to celebrate Juneteenth across Buffalo and Cheektowaga
Residents across Western New York came together to honor Juneteenth with celebrations that amplified community voices and strengthened neighborhood bonds.
