Jerry L. Simpson faces a maximum of 25 years in prison

He remains in custody and will be back in court on June 27.

Further times, dates and ticket information will be announced at a later date.

During both the morning and afternoon ceremonies, Higgins will deliver the commencement address as more than 700 graduate and undergraduate degrees are conferred.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship, with stunning images showing him handcuffed as he was led to a police car. ESPN reported he failed to follow police orders during a pedestrian fatality investigation. Traffic was backed up for about a mile in [...]

According to State police, the couple worked together to routinely steal money from the cash-only business.

In the shadow of Larkinville sits the Delaine Waring African Methodist Episcopal Church, a connection to the landmark court case

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Dhane Smith chuckles while recounting the fool-proof plan he thought he devised to get out of playing on the Buffalo Bandits' defensive unit to instead focus on offense during his first two National Lacrosse League seasons. By tanking on defense, an impatient Smith figured it would force the coaches hands to [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) Five officers at Wende Correctional Facility in Alden as well as a social worker were injured when an inmate allegedly attacked and attempted to sexually assault the social worker in an incident earlier this month, according to authorities. The alleged incident is said to have taken place on May 1. The [...]

The new location will feature a unique theme and fresh craft lagers, ales, seasonals, sours, and seltzers that rotate daily.

AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Micah Hyde continues to take his time in deciding whether to continue his NFL career. But the veteran mainstay of Buffalo's defense reiterated Thursday that the Bills are the only team he would play for. "It's Bills or retire," Hyde said during a promotional appearance for his charity softball game Sunday [...]

New York State police are investigating the matter.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Bandits forward Josh Byrne was named the inaugural recipient of the NLL Offensive Player of the Year award, the league announced Thursday. Byrne led the NLL in points this season with 135, one more than teammate Dhane Smith, in 18 games. His stellar 2023-24 campaign saw him set single-season career [...]

A New York City man has been accused of flying a drone back and forth into Canada in an effort to bring back drugs.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)--If you're driving near Front Park from now until Sunday, you might notice a large inflatable standing ground. "Jump Fest is all about the experience, a large inflatable park. We have over 300 people that can fit in this thing, imagine having 300 of your friends and community all having fun at one [...]

As we prepare for Jacquie Walker to leave the anchor desk after more than 40 years at WIVB, we're looking back at the highlights of her distinguished career.

The charges carry a maximum of life in prison and a minimum of ten years.

Naesha R. Lumpkin was charged with child endangerment.

This year's event will once again take place along Delaware Avenue and Niagara Square.

The third prize-winning ticket was purchased on Wednesday.

Authorities said he ran from the scene after the alleged assault and a warrant for his arrest was filed.

Officials said the officer involved is an eight-year veteran of the department.

The possibility of layoffs in a number of local school districts has resulted in protests.

News 4 has reached out to Buffalo police for more information, including why the two were in the water.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - It's been 17 months since the deadly Christmas blizzard and some schools in the City of Buffalo still haven't gotten the long-term repairs they need from wind damage suffered during the storm. Buffalo Schools say many of their buildings sustained significant damage from the blizzard.The district says it's working with FEMA [...]