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Mar 14, 2025

Stunning Lunar Eclipse: Night Sky Darkens as Moon Takes Center Stage 🌕✨

Overnight Lunar Eclipse: A Stunning Celestial Event That Turned HeadsThe skies put on a mesmerizing show last night as a lunar eclipse captivated stargazers across the region. The event, which unfolde...

Mar 4, 2025

Rebellion Behind Bars: Correctional Officers Risk Major Consequences for Defying Strike Orders!

Breaking News: Correction Officers Face Serious Consequences Over Strike Orders In a dramatic turn of events, correction officers may soon find themselves facing hefty fines and potential imprisonmen...

Mar 3, 2025

Celebrating Herstory: Unforgettable Women's History Month Events Across Western New York!

Celebrate Women’s History Month: Exciting Events in Western New York! As March rolls in, it brings with it a vibrant celebration dedicated to honoring the incredible contributions of women throughout...

May 9, 2023

Is WNY a great holiday location?

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - - Half the citizens in this past week's #Just 4Fun survey say Western New York is not somewhere they 'd advise for a vacation. Just under 18 percent state it is, and nearly...

May 7, 2023

4 jailed in two different drug busts in Jamestown

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB)-- Four individuals are facing drug charges following 2 separate search warrants conducted in Jamestown on Friday early morning, authorities stated. The very first search wa...

May 5, 2023

You've seen pet dogs and felines; today, we had goats and an eagle

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - - On Thursday, there were kitties. On Friday - - goats and an eagle! During Wake Up, we invited Onyx the Verreaux's eagle from Hawk Creek Wildlife Center and manager Tanya ...

May 2, 2023

Jamestown male implicated of striking, restraining woman in apartment

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) - - This past Saturday afternoon, police in Jamestown arrested a man accused of assaulting and imprisoning a lady in an apartment or condo on the city's north side. Over a nu...

Apr 30, 2023

2 eliminated in Chautauqua County fire early Sunday

GERRY, N.Y. (WIVB)-- Two individuals were killed in a fire in Chautauqua County early Sunday early morning, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office stated. Fire teams responded to the fire in the To...

Mar 4, 2025

Trailblazer Zeneta Everhart: A Journey of Empowerment and Innovation in 2025

Zeneta Everhart: A Trailblazer Redefining Resilience and Empowerment In a world that often underestimates the power of an individual's journey, Zeneta Everhart stands as a beacon of hope and tenacity...

Mar 4, 2025

Local Businesses on Edge: How Trump’s Tariffs Could Sink Breweries and Dairy Farms

Brewing Trouble: How Trump's Tariffs Could Shake Up Local Breweries and Dairy Farms As the economic landscape shifts, local businesses in Western New York are bracing themselves for the potential fal...

May 10, 2023

Cops: 8-year-old made bomb danger on school bus

BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB)-- An 8-year-old made a bomb threat on a school bus in the City of Batavia on Tuesday, according to the Batavia Police Department. Cops state that the Genesee County 911 cente...

May 8, 2023

Salamanca killer Edward Kindt explained moment he eliminated woman on jogging trail in 1999: court docs

Warning: This story includes supposed information of rape and murder from the male convicted in the attack. Reader discretion is advised. BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)-- Edward Kindt, the man who invested...

May 7, 2023

2 seriously injured in motorbike crash in Genesee County

OAKFIELD, N.Y. (WIVB)-- Two individuals were seriously injured in a bike crash in Genesee County on Saturday, according to New York State Police. Police say a man was driving the motorbike on Lew...

May 2, 2023

Batavia man killed in motorcycle crash outside Rochester

BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB)-- A Batavia male was eliminated in a motorcycle mishap outside of Rochester on Monday night, the Brighton Authorities Department in Monroe County stated. Detectives state 24-ye...

May 2, 2023

Batavia man dies in Monroe County motorbike crash

BRIGHTON, N.Y. (WIVB) - - A Batavia man was killed in Monroe County when his motorcycle collided with another car. Monday night around 9:30 p.m., Brighton authorities state 24-year-old Dustin Rich ...

Apr 28, 2023

'Our crops are basically deteriorating:' Farmers annoyed with the rate the Cannabis industry is growing in WNY

GENESEE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)-- The cannabis market throughout the state is simply beginning to bud, however sadly for growers like Justin Merkel, it's not growing quickly enough. " It's been a real ...

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Mar 15, 2025

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Oklahoma Engulfed: Wildfires Leave a Trail of DestructionWildfires have erupted across Oklahoma, leaving a path of devastation in their wake. The flames, fueled by dry conditions and strong winds, hav...

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Mar 15, 2025

‘American Idol’ Star Tragically Passes at 32, Family Confirms

American Idol Star Tragically Passes Away at 32: Family Confirms Heartbreaking NewsIn a shocking and heartbreaking announcement, the family of a beloved American Idol contestant has confirmed their pa...