ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) On the heels of a statewide mandate requiring all school bus purchases in New York State be electric by 2027, parents in the Lake Shore Central School District are speaking out, claiming some bus drivers are turning the heat down, or off completely, in an attempt to conserve battery life [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) Buffalo will pay nearly $3.3 million in a settlement tied to an incident where a bar patron died after he was pushed down a flight of stairs at a now-closed establishment in 2014. The Buffalo Common Council approved the $3 million to the family of William Sager, who died after he [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A boil water issued in Fredonia earlier in the week has now been lifted. The order was issued on Tuesday. Residents of Fredonia and Pomfret were ordered to boil their water before consumption after a disruption in the treatment process possibly made the water unsafe to drink. Samples of water have [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo woman was sentenced on Thursday after she hit a teenager with a garbage truck last year and left him paralyzed. The incident "destroyed this kid's life," Erie County District Attorney Mike Keane said during a press conference. Sasiya Davis-Johnson was driving a garbage truck for the City of Buffalo [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Niagara Falls woman pleaded guilty to manslaughter after her mother was stabbed and died back in March, the Niagara County District Attorney's Office announced Thursday. In the early morning hours of March 23, 30-year-old Seleste Bomberry stabbed Gennie Blackwell, 48, after an alleged altercation. The incident occurred at an ...

In the sunset season for the concrete cathedral so often overflowed with as many as 80,000 passionate patrons, WIVB News 4 Buffalo is taking a daily look back over 400 games played in the Orchard Park stadiums 52 years. Dec. 18 1994 Patriots 41, Bills 17 Buffalos Super Bowl run came to its [...]

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Orchard Park Town Board passed a major zoning change around the new Highmark Stadium on Wednesday night. The vote cleared the way for Phase 1 of new development near the new stadium -- and residents had mixed opinions about these plans and what they'd like to see happen in [...]

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) While the AFC East title race remains unsettled, the Buffalo Bills have a clear path to clinching a playoff berth this weekend. Buffalo can punch its ticket to the postseason with a win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday plus a loss by either the Indianapolis Colts or Houston Texans. [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) On Nov. 29, the home of Jose and Jocelyn Rodriguez and their five children caught on fire. Two of the children, 2-year-old Jace and 10-year-old Jose Jr., were killed. "It's been a great loss a big gap that no one will be able to fill," said Jennifer Perez, the wife [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has issued new guidance to tolling authorities in New York City not to issue tolls to drivers who have surrendered their license plates and to remove those plates from their system. This is according to Republican State Senator George Borrello of Silver Creek, [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Jamestown man was sentenced for selling heroin and fentanyl that led to an overdose death and a serious bodily injury, the United States Attorney's Office announced Wednesday. James Brandow, 37, was sentenced to time served (approximately 3 1/4 years), officials announced. Brandow had previously pleaded guilty to multiple drug ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that she has reached an agreement with state lawmakers to sign the 'Medical Aid in Dying' legislation into law. The bill, which has been mired in controversy and debate since its first introduction nearly a decade ago, is now the closest it's ever been [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Ice at Canalside starts its winter break celebrations on Friday with a holiday-themed skate party and a visit from Santa Claus. On Saturday, the Buffalo waterfront is hosting "Jingle Bell Rock the Ice." It's a festive night on the ice with skating, fireworks and activities for all ages. "The energy [...]

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Matt Milano built a career on letting his play speak louder than his voice. Hes always been the say a little, do a lot type. But over the last few years, even that quiet presence faded. Injuries and setbacks kept him silent -- both on the field and off it. [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The AMC at Market Arcade 8 in downtown Buffalo will be closing its doors at the end of the year. A spokesperson with the theater said it will close Dec. 31. In a statement, the spokesperson said it is the best decision for the company moving forward. "AMC routinely reviews the [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An Orleans County man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for possessing child pornography involving prepubescent minors, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. Kyle Stack, 40, of Medina, possessed a laptop with over 9,000 images and videos of child pornography on it. In addition, in July 2020, Stack had more [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) A South Dayton man pleaded guilty to receipt of child pornography, the U.S. District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. Law enforcement recovered six images of child pornography from Joseph A. Buelow, 31, after searching his phone in February 2024. Officials said Buelow admitted to engaging in sexual abuse, exploitation, or attempted ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) Coming off a comeback win against the New England Patriots on Sunday, the Bills will head to Cleveland to face the Browns at 1 p.m. with a chance to clinch a playoff spot. Here's how you can watch, stream and listen to Sunday's games. Television The game's on 4. WIVB, the [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) A new anteater is calling the Buffalo Zoo home. Tupi, a 7-year-old male giant anteater, arrived in the Queen City this October from the Nashville Zoo following a breeding recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plana program dedicated to conserving wildlife. He was born on July 30, [...]

A clash between Lewiston officials and a local family operating a seasonal Halloween event shows no signs of ending

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- KC and the Sunshine Band will be returning to the region in February, with a show at Fallsview Casino's OLG Stage in Niagara Falls, Ontario. KC, full name Harry Wayne Casey, spoke with WIVB about what makes performing meaningful to him and how he feels about the mark he and the [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Three juveniles were arrested and released on appearance tickets Wednesday after they allegedly led a stolen vehicle pursuit through Wheatfield, North Tonawanda and Niagara Falls, according to the Niagara County Sheriff's Office. Just before 12:10 a.m. Wednesday, officers attempted a traffic stop on a grey Kia Forte that was recently ...

Officials said progress is being made in identifying a person of "significant interest" who has now been seen in several pieces of surveillance footage.

In the sunset season for the concrete cathedral so often overflowed with as many as 80,000 passionate patrons, WIVB News 4 Buffalo is taking a daily look back over 400 games played in the Orchard Park stadiums 52 years. Dec. 17 1995 Bills 23, Dolphins 20 Thurman Thomas had 159 yards from scrimmage [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Supporters of two Buffalo public schools are pushing back after the closure committee's recommendation to close them was leaked last week. On Tuesday, rallies were held in support of D'Youville Porter Campus PS 3 and Early Childhood Center PS 90 after the district confirmed they were recommended for closure. While BPS [...]