A former University at Buffalo basketball player has agreed to plead guilty to charges linked to a widespread betting scandal

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man from Westfield is facing multiple charges after he allegedly shot a woman in the chest in front of her children, according to the Chautauqua County District Attorney's office. Police responded to 911 calls made by the victim and her children on the evening of March 7. There, they found [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The North Tonawanda City Attorney was arrested in South Carolina last month for public intoxication after officers responded to a call for a "disorderly disturbance," finding him "extremely intoxicated" at a hotel, according to a police report. Officers responded to a call at the Red Roof Inn on South Kings Highway [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 17-year-old from North Tonawanda was arrested on criminal possession charges after a loaded handgun was allegedly found in his bedroom, according to police. The North Tonawanda Police Department said a SWAT team secured a residence on 7th Avenue on Tuesday. Niagara Falls police searched the residence as a part of [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man who previously lived in Tonawanda admitted to an animal cruelty charge on Tuesday after he stabbed a dog to death last year, the Erie County District Attorney's office said. On Feb. 24, 21-year-old Emery Kawski stabbed a 4-year-old Boston Terrier named 'Pop Rocks' at his residence in Tonawanda. The [...]

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was sentenced on Monday after he shot a woman in the abdomen and seriously injured her last March, according to the Erie County District Attorney's office. Just before 10 a.m. on the morning of March 29, Quameir King shot the 28-year-old woman during a fight. King, the victim [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A big Netflix star coming to Western New York? Stranger things have happened. Joe Keery, best known for his role as jock Steve Harrington in the show Stranger Things, will be performing as Djo at Artpark in Lewiston this July. With three rock albums under his belt, Djo gained recognition with [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) A 26-year-old from Tonawanda was arrested for an alleged arson on Young Street on Saturday, Tonawanda police said. Bianca Guerra, of Tonawanda, is accused of starting a fire at a home on Young Street at Simpson Street around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday. The blaze caused around $325,000 in damages. Guerra is [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- March Madness is coming to Buffalo, and local leaders are expressing how big of a moment this is for Western New York. At a press conference on Monday, officials detailed what fans can expect this week. "All eyes of the college basketball and sports world will be focused here this week [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Bills Chief Operating Officer Pete Guelli shared an update on the completion of the new Highmark Stadium on Monday, stating that crews are working to get the venue up and running in just a few months. "The work going on, it's seven days a week right now, whatever it takes [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Lancaster residents are voicing concerns that their property taxes could increase after learning about the town's reassessment project. The town said the last assessment was completed in 2020, and the current equalization rate is 64 percent of full market value. The project would reassess the property at 100 percent. Leaders said, ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The New York State DEC says recent inspections showed the USS Croaker submarine was intermittently leaking oil from a pinhole in one of its fuel tanks. USS The Sullivans is also taking on water. "These create a separate, potentially hazardous threat to the environment," said New York State Department of Environmental [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A historic Lockport building will be repurposed to house luxury apartments in 2027, officials said Monday. Savarino Companies has acquired the Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank building, planning to restore it with luxury apartments and additional high-end commercial and retail space. The six-story structure has been abandoned for ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Baseball season is fast approaching, with the Buffalo Bisons' opening day Friday, March 27. Buffalo Bills linebacker Joe Andreessen will throw a ceremonial first pitch while the Bisons host the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at 1:05 p.m. Gates at the ballpark open at 12 p.m. featuring a special happy hour and new menu [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- ECMC announced its new president and CEO Monday after Thomas Quatroche Jr. announced his resignation from the role earlier this month. The medical center's board unanimously voted to appoint Andrew Davis, who will take over the role in June. Davis has served as the COO of ECMC since 2016 and has [...]

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With gas prices on the rise, many Western New Yorkers and businesses say they are feeling the impact of the price increase. "Fuel has never been where you can just count on 'X' amount of dollars, it's always fluctuated, not like this though," said Christine Hausrath, President of Bison Turf Equipment [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree manslaughter for killing his brother, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Monday. Officials said 28-year-old Jerome Cole killed his brother by shooting him with an illegal weapon in July 2022. Authorities said the victim, 35-year-old Marcus Cole, was shot at [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- During a press conference at Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo on Monday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced $5 million in funding for the theater. The $5 million will add on to the already $13.5 million secured by New York State, Hochul said. As it celebrates its centennial, Shea's is undergoing major [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Singer-songwriter Andy Grammer is bringing his 'Big Stupid Heart Tour' to Artpark. Known for 2015 hit 'Honey, I'm Good' and five studio albums, Grammer will perform in Lewiston Aug. 21. Indie-pop band Walk off the Earth will join him. Tickets go on sale on Friday and can be purchased here when [...]

LOS ANGELES (AP) Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman to win the best cinematography Oscar Sunday. The 46-year-old American was recognized for her work on Ryan Cooglers Sinners. The profession has come a long way since Arkapaw, whose varied credits include Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, The Last Showgirl and a Rihanna music video, [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Several power outages have been reported across Western New York as a high wind warning remains in effect for Southern Erie and Chautauqua Counties until 8 p.m. Monday, March 16. Click the following links for a look at the current outage numbers by county, as reported by National Grid and NYSEG. See a breakdown [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A North Tonawanda resident said her life was turned upside down following an apartment fire that took place earlier this week, killing one man and displacing five families. According to the North Tonawanda Fire Department, the blaze broke out Wednesday, March 11, at 562 Oliver St. Officials said the fire was [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) A top seed with a Niagara Falls native and a homecoming for a Western New York native coach highlight the teams coming to Buffalo for the NCAA tournament later this week. Michigan, a No. 1 seed, will play the winner of a play-in game between 16-seeds UMBC and Howard on Thursday [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A popular Allentown eatery located near Delaware Avenue celebrated its grand reopening this weekend after weeks of renovations. Fat Bob's Smokehouse is open again after renovating its Virginia Place location. The restaurant took the opportunity to cater to parade goers during the several St. Patrick's Day celebrations that took place ...