Buffalo History Museum seeks memories of Highmark Stadium
The Buffalo History Museum is inviting you to share your fondest memories of Highmark Stadium at a special event Wednesday night called "Our Stadium, Our Stories." The museum asks people to bring photos or memorabilia to share stories about "The Ralph" and pay tribute to its final chapter. "Highmark Stadium...
New board members discuss future of BPS
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A new year brings a new Board of Education for Buffalo Public Schools. One major task for the new board in 2026 will be deciding which schools to close. While that discussion did not take place at Monday night’s Board of Education meeting, officials told WIVB News 4 it will be […]
Superintendent: Buffalo will not close two schools this year
Just weeks after a school closure committee recommended closing D’Youville Porter School PS 3 and Early Childhood Center PS 90, an effort that was then paused, Superintendent Pascal Mubenga has announced they have decided not to close any schools
West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report – Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
An East Side apartment complex is set to get $126 million in improvements, a local consulting firm sees a split at the top, a Lumsden McCormick partner lands on Forbes’ list of top accountants, and the Buffalo History Museum celebrates ‘The Ralph’.
Fire engulfs Wheatfield home Tuesday night
WHEATFIELD, N.Y. — Multiple fire companies responded to a house fire Tuesday night that closed River Road between Niagara Falls and North Tonawanda. According to the Niagara County Sheriff's Office, companies were dispatched to a house at 2507 River Road for reports of a house fire that had already spread to much of...
Movies and TV shows casting in Buffalo
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Elderly Cheektowaga woman dies in motor vehicle accident
A motor vehicle accident in the Town of Cheektowaga on Tuesday has claimed the life of an elderly woman. The 91-year-old was unresponsive and received life-saving measures by responding personnel before passing away. Read more from WBEN:
Clergy abuse victims get to speak out in bankruptcy court
There will be a chance for victims of clergy abuse to address Bishop Mike Fisher directly. A federal bankruptcy court will hold sessions for what’s being described as nontestimonial statements to be given.
One dead in crash in Cheektowaga Tuesday
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — One woman was found dead following a head-on crash in Cheektowaga Tuesday afternoon. According to Cheektowaga Police, the accident happen on William Street in Cheektowaga near Colton Street around 1:15 p.m. Tuesday. Police say that two cars, a 2003 Honda Accord and a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee, were...
Town of Amherst swears in new supervisor, two board members as residents call for...
AMHERST, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Town of Amherst officially welcomed three new leaders during its bi-annual reorganization meeting, Monday night, marking a new chapter for one of Western New York's largest municipalities. The ceremony introduced a new supervisor and two new board members to the town board. The meeting's...

















