BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After losing their North Tonawanda home in a fire in November, Belynda Zornick and her family hosted a basket raffle event on Sunday to help raise money to rebuild their home. The community showed out in full force at Gratwick Fire Hall to lend a helping hand. "I just want to [...]

The 68th annual Grammy Awards are just about here, airing live from Los Angeles on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday night. Kendrick Lamars dominance continues at the Grammys, where he leads the nominations with nine this year. Hes followed closely by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Canadian record producer/songwriter Cirkut, who boast seven nominations each. [...]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) A huge swath of the U.S. from the Gulf Coast into New England was mired in extra-cold temperatures Sunday after a bomb cyclone brought heavy snow and hundreds of flight cancellations to North Carolina, flurries and falling iguanas in Florida, and more misery for thousands who are still without power from [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This weekend's Wake Up Wags featured Simon, a "very friendly" dog who is looking for his forever home. "Very friendly. He loves everybody," said Sue Lyons Minnoe with Buddy's Second Chance Rescue. "Simon is a mixed breed, hes about 1 1/2 years old. He was adopted, but unfortunately his adopters [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A rare and powerful winter storm brought snow, ice, and bitter cold to parts of the South last week leaving communities in Mississippi struggling to recover days later. While Western New Yorkers are no strangers to harsh winter weather, many residents in Mississippi were unprepared for the icy conditions that [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- At least nine residents and several nearby businesses were affected by a major water main break in North Buffalo on Sunday, officials said. The Buffalo Fire Department responded to the water break on Hartwell Road around 6 a.m., with firefighters finding multiple homes affected by levels of water ranging from one [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- More than 6,000 ballots have been cast ahead of Tuesdays special election for New Yorks 61st State Senate District, according to the Erie County Board of Elections. The special election will determine who fills the seat vacated by Sean Ryan before he won the race for Buffalo mayor. The winning candidate [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo neighborhood is still frozen solid five days after a water main break flooded their street, quickly turning to ice. While Hawley Street residents said conditions still haven't improved, the City of Buffalo said Saturday that they have new plans in place to help them. This is probably one of [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) Cole Caulfield scored twice for the Canadiens within six minutes of the third period in a 4-2 comeback win against the Sabres on Saturday night at sold-out KeyBank Center. Losing for just the fifth time in 25 games, Buffalo dropped below Montreal into fourth place in the Atlantic Division standings. The [...]

A cold weather ADVISORY is in place for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties until 11 a.m. Saturday. Until 10am for McKean and Potter Counties A winter weather ADVISORY is in place for Orleans County until 10 a.m. Saturday for localized snow totals that may reach 3-6 overnight into Saturday. Aside from an intensely cold Friday, the weather mellows ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With tax season officially in full swing, a local organization is offering free tax help for Buffalo residents. The Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers is holding free tax prep days leading up to tax day. The program is a part of the organization's mission to enhance the quality of life and [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Local couples who are planning to tie the knot soon made their way to North Buffalo to seek advice ahead of their big day. Steel Leaf Brewing Company held its first-ever bridal expo Friday, where future brides and grooms were able to browse all types of offerings from local wedding vendors. [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Its a sport built on resilience, teamwork, and grit and its making a big impact right here in Western New York. Athletes from across the region and beyond are taking the ice for the 3rd Annual Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey Tournament. Its just a fun experience. I love this sport [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) The three-peat champion Buffalo Bandits return from a bye week seeking to halt a two-game losing skid Saturday night at the Colorado Mammoth. Here's how to watch stream and listen. Television The 9 p.m. face-off will be broadcast in Western New York on The CW23 (WNLO-TV). Canadian fans can watch the [...]

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills coach Joe Brady began filling out his staff by turning to a former colleague in agreeing to hire Pete Carmichael as offensive coordinator, the team announced Saturday. The 54-year-old Carmichael has been a long-time assistant under Sean Payton, including spending the previous two seasons as the Denver Broncos [...]

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have hired Jim Leonhard as their defensive coordinator under new head coach Joe Brady, the team announced Saturday. Its a homecoming for Leonhard, who spent two separate stints in Buffalo during a 10-year career as an NFL defensive back, including his first three spanning 2005-07. He was [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) A boil water order has been issued for all Fredonia water customers, according to the Fredonia Office of Emergency Management. The order was put into place at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Officials said the issue is equipment related. Officials are asking customers to boil all water before using it for drinking, cooking, [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A portion of Centerline Road remains closed Friday night following a barn fire in Wales. Multiple crews have been on scene for hours responding to the flames. WIVB News 4 reached out for details on the fire and is awaiting a response. This is a developing story and will continue to [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The bitterly cold temperatures gripping Western New York recently can be dangerous, especially for the homeless. The temperature will be single digits Friday evening, with some areas even plunging into the negatives. A Code Blue is called anytime the temperature drops below 32 degrees. The Buffalo City Mission on East Tupper [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An iconic Buffalo home is on the market, giving Buffalo Bills fans the chance to own a piece of Bills history. After 14 years, the Bills Mafia house is for sale. Neighboring Highmark Stadium just across the road, the property at 60 Fay St. in Orchard Park served as both a [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Doors are closed and chairs are up as several Western New York businesses have decided to close during the national "Ice-Out" strike on Jan. 30. "Buffalo, we are the City of Good Neighbors, we love this neighborhood and we love everybody that we live with, and so we want to protect [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo dive bar reopened its doors to the community on Friday after shutting down in 2018. Before its closure, Underground Niteclub, a well-known gay bar, served the LGBTQ+ community for more than 40 years. Now, the bar is reopening under new ownership at its original Delaware Avenue location. Fillmore District [...]

BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB) A massive pile-up on the Thruway in Batavia is now confirmed to have involved over 100 vehicles, according to Genesee County emergency officials and first responders who were at the scene. "I'm just very thankful that these people all got up and walked away from this accident that could've been very, [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A high school student was arrested on Friday after he allegedly brought a gun to school in Jamestown, according to police. Around 11 a.m. Friday morning, officials at Jamestown High School were investigating a report of a student vaping in the bathroom. The student's backpack was searched and a loaded handgun [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) A new police chief has been named in Tonawanda. Corey Flatau, who has been with the department for 19 years and is currently a Captain, will be the new chief. He is set to take over for James Stauffinger, who will retire on Feb. 19. Flatau joined the department in 2007 [...]