BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Every year, WIVB News 4 recognizes a local male and female Scholar Athlete of the Year. These are student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional achievement in academics, athletics, and community involvement. This year, that honor belongs to Amherst's Ada Radomski and Depew's Mason McGloin. Ada Radomski embodies the true meaning of a ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- WIVB News 4's parent company, Nexstar Media, is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and every day during the month of June its foundation is donating $5,000 to two organizations throughout the nation. On Monday, local organization, "Buffalo Warriors Hockey," was chosen for this grant. WIVB is proud to support Buffalo Warriors Hockey ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center received national recognition Monday for its prevention and early detection efforts. The National Foundation for Cancer Prevention highlighted Roswell's programs, including its Early Detection Driven to You, or "EDDY" mobile screening centers. Members of Congress came to tour the EDDY centers ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Sen. Chuck Schumer held a press conference with local health officials in Buffalo on Monday after a second person in Erie County tested positive for measles last week -- and officials warned that more unreported cases and symptoms will probably pop up this week. "This is going to be the scary [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A judge ordered a competency exam Monday for a man accused of killing his wife and two children at their Cheektowaga home on June 1 and then killing a store clerk. Saleh Mohamed, 29, was arraigned on three counts of first-degree murder and four counts of second-degree murder for the alleged [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Jury selection has started in the federal case against the Tops mass shooter. The first group out of more than 1,000 potential jurors entered the downtown Buffalo courtroom to hear from Judge Lawrence Vilardo on Monday. Vilardo shared details of the case -- including which evidence may be presented, like graphic [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One man was killed in a four-vehicle crash in Evans on Friday, police said. The crash occurred around 3:20 p.m. near the intersection of Southwestern Boulevard and Pontiac Road. A 25-year-old man from Farnham, driving a Ford pickup truck with a trailer, was traveling westbound on Southwestern Boulevard when it allegedly [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man from the Town of Evans was killed in a motorcycle crash on Saturday after hitting a tree, police said. Officers responded to Holland Road in Evans on Sunday morning, where a motorcycle and its operator were discovered off the roadway. The operator, age 56, was pronounced dead at the [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A citizen of Brazil was arrested and charged after allegedly escaping from a federal detention facility in Buffalo, the U.S. Attorney's Office said on Monday. Ernando Elias Orelio, 38, is accused of climbing a fence onto the roof to escape. The officer found Orelio on the roof, where he allegedly jumped [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For six years, a committee of abuse survivors has been kept quiet about the Diocese of Buffalos bankruptcy case -- until now. On Monday, volunteer members of the Unsecured Creditors Committee spoke publicly about the case for the first time. These are the people who have done this amazing work, having [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Famous Swedish furniture retailer IKEA is coming to the Walden Galleria in early 2027, the mall announced on Monday. Known for its household furniture, the store will take over the former Sears and Sears Auto Center at the mall's north end near the Apple Store. Bringing one of the worlds most [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This weekend's Wake Up Wags featured Strider, a "sweet" dog who is looking for a forever home. "Strider came from Georgia with his sibling Murphy and unfortunately they are kind of a little bit on the scared and shy side," Julie Starr with Buddy's Second Chance Rescue said. "He is a [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) Rapper A Boogie wit da Hoodie will headline a show at KeyBank Center in Buffalo in September, it was announced Monday. The three-time BET Award nominee will play downtown Buffalo on Sept. 18. A Boogie, originally from New York City, is currently working on his seventh studio album "Artistry" to commemorate [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) After three days and more than 150 miles, the 11th 'New York Run For The Fallen ended Sunday at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, with every mile honoring a New York service member who made the ultimate sacrifice during the global war on terror. Knowing that every [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Three people are dead following a one-vehicle collision Sunday morning on Prole Road in the town of Stafford, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office said. Police responded to the scene around 2 a.m. after receiving a 911 call. According to preliminary investigation, a black 2012 Nissan Altima was traveling northbound on Prole [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The American Jump Rope Federation got the community moving Sunday ahead of the seventh annual American Jump Rope National Championship, which will be held at Buffalo State University. This is the first time that the multi-day competition, taking place from June 17-20, is coming to Buffalo, bringing athletes of all ages [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Renowned photographer Yves-Richard Blanc was out in the community Sunday for Buffalo Juneteenth's annual celebration in MLK Jr. Park, taking free headshots for those looking to boost their resume. Blanc said that the initiative was not only about helping the community but also celebrating the rich history of the city. "These [...]

The 69th Allentown Art Festival ended about three hours early on Sunday afternoon when severe weather swept into the festival area of downtown Buffalo, toppling some booths and thoroughly soaking the streets with rivers of rainwater. Vendors scrambled to protect their handcrafted wares, as gusting winds and torrents of rain forced the early closure of [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The roar of motorcycles echoed through Downtown Buffalo Sunday as riders gathered outside Chef's restaurant for the annual Louis J. Billittier Foundation Motorcycle Poker Run. The foundation was created by Lou Billittier Jr., his sister, and their late mother, following Louis' passing in 2000. "I saw the impact my dad had [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Mario Lopez is in Lewiston this weekend to begin filming for his new Christmas movie, starring alongside Tony Danza. The movie, titled, "Christmas at the Starlight," features Lopez and Danza as father and son. The plot centers around a local supper club called "The Starlight," which Danza's character is preparing to [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) The Buffalo Police Department is investigating three separate shootings that took place Saturday. The first shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. on the 900 block of Walden Avenue. Police said a male victim was taken via a private vehicle to the Erie County Medical Center after being shot in the leg. Five teenagers [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo's first 'La Casita Experience' brought hundreds to the Town Ballroom Saturday for a celebration showcasing the vibrancy and diversity of Puerto Rican and Latino culture through live music, performances, and authentic cuisine. "I'm somebody that was born in Puerto Rico, so it means a lot to me to be able [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The iconic Allentown Art Festival continues Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with more than 320 artists from across the country putting their creations on display. Organizers said this is the best way to support local artists. "These people are so talented, and they love to talk to people, they [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A huge production sale this weekend is giving theater fans a chance to shop props, clothing, and furniture. Happening at 4091 Jeffery Boulevard in Blasdell, event coordinators said there's a little something available for everyone. "There is beyond clothing, there's not only costumes, which are great, but there's also a ton [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The sounds of drumlines, dancers, and community pride filled Buffalo's East Side Saturday morning as thousands gathered for the annual Juneteenth parade. The holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. "Buffalo has always had its place in history and Buffalo's history is Black history," Mayor Sean Ryan said. [...]