Over 100 national parks are waiving entrance fees on Sunday: Here's why - Buffalo news - NewsLocker (2024)

(NEXSTAR) — All day Sunday, you'll be able to visit all of our national parks for free.
Technically, you can visit the majority of the 430 National Park Service sites for free all year long. But on six days in 2024, the entrance fees at the roughly 100 parks that charge them are waived.
We've already celebrated three such days this year: Jan. 15, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.; April 20, the first day of National Park Week; and June 19, for Juneteenth National Independence Day. After

Elmwood Village ArtFest to return for 2nd year

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Elmwood Village Association is putting on its second annual ArtFest later this month, the group announced.The Elmwood Village ArtFest will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25 in parks, lots and on sidewalks along Elmwood. All roads will remain open and accessible to the community during the festival.Organizers envision a festival similar to last year's, which will include the work of artists and craftspeople

4 sentenced for roles in fatal stabbing of man in Lake View woods

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Four people were sentenced on Tuesday in connection with a fatal stabbing in Lake View in 2022, the Erie County District Attorney's office said.The group, led by 27-year-old Jared Adamski, lured 25-year-old Brenden Benoit into the woods off of Heltz Road in the early morning hours of July 10, 2022. It is alleged that once Benoit arrived at the wooded area, which the group told him was for a party, he was punched by one of the defendants and attempted to retreat into

Lancaster Save-A-Lot to close in September

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Save-A-Lot grocery store in the Village of Lancaster will permanently close its doors in September, the location announced in a Facebook post.The store, which is located on Aurora Street, will close on Sept. 7 after 22 years in business."We will miss being a part of this community," the location's Facebook post said. "We also want to thank our dedicated employees for their hard work in serving the community for so many years."Latest Local NewsLancaster Save-A-Lot to

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Over 800 UB resident physicians intend to strike in September

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Over 800 resident physicians affiliated with the University at Buffalo have authorized a strike in September, the Union of American Physicians & Dentists said Tuesday.The residents, 830 in total, intend to strike for two days on Sept. 3 and 4. The union claims that the residents are the lowest paid in New York State, are the only ones without retirement benefits and the only ones without a training stipend in the region.The union accuses UB of "bargaining in bad

Bills place WR Chase Claypool, QB Shane Buechele on IR

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Bills have placed wide receiver Chase Claypool and quarterback Shane Buechele on season-ending injured reserve, and waived receiver Bryan Thompson with an injury designation, the team announced before Tuesday's practice.The moves created roster room for the Bills to sign quarterback Ben DiNucci, along with receivers Damiere Byrd and Deon Cain.Claypool has been out since the second week of training camp with a toe injury. A second-round draft pick in

Family continues to seek answers about teen’s death

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The family of Ronnie Scott, who was murdered in 2014 when he was 17 years old, gathered Monday night to remember him. They said too much time has passed with no answers as to what happened.“I’m tired of waiting I've been patient for 10 years, like I told homicide, I’ve been patient for 10 years and something is going to have to give,” said Daveda Patterson, Scott’s mother.Patterson continues to speak about Scott ten years after his murde

Tonawanda man receives heart, lungs from neighbor

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Tonawanda native who needed a double lung and heart transplant has been waiting for a donor match for months.This past week, Patrick McDonald received his new heart and lungs from someone right here in the community who lived just minutes away from him.Dianne Cwik has known the McDonald family for years. Patrick was the son of Dianne’s longtime friend, Chrislyn McDonald. In years past, both ladies played on the same softball and bowling team. Patrick even served a

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Patrick McDonald receives heart, lungs from Tonawanda neighbor

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Patrick McDonald, a Tonawanda native who needed a double lung and heart transplant, has been waiting for a donor match for months.This past week, he received his new heart and lungs from someone right here in the community who lived just minutes away from him.Dianne Cwik has known the McDonald family for years. Patrick was the son of Dianne’s longtime friend, Chrislyn McDonald. In years past, both ladies played on the same softball and bowling team. Patrick even ser

Jessica Pegula repeats in Canada for 6th career WTA singles title

TORONTO (AP) — Jessica Pegula, the No. 3 seed and the sixth-ranked WTA Tour player, defended her National Bank Open women’s singles title by defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 in Monday’s all-American final.Pegulawon last year’s National Bank Open in Montrealand improved her all-time record at the Canadian tennis championship to 17-2 in picking up the sixth tournament victory of her career. She is the first player to register 10 consecutive wins in women

WIVB News 4 live at the Erie County Fair: Aug. 12 interviews

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- WIVB News 4 continued its live coverage of the Erie County Fair as day six kicked off Monday, featuring the fair's All-Star Band, Taste of the Fair food vendors and more.See the interviews from Aug. 12 below:New York State Police
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Zultar: Comedy Fortune Teller
Venus' Greek fries
The Waffle Wagon
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West Seneca man charged with possession of child p*rnography

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A West Seneca man was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession of child p*rnography, which carries a maximum of 20 years in prison, the United States District Attorney's Office announced.Officials said the West Seneca Police Department was advised by members of the Finger Lakes Pred Catchers, a group of volunteers who work to expose online child predators, about 29-year-old Joseph Buelow. They claimed to have information about him contacting minors.The o

Pennsylvania man sentenced for murder of girlfriend

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A McKean County man was sentenced to 18 to 36 years plus one year of consecutive reentry supervision for causing the 2021 death of his girlfriend, the McKean County District Attorney's Office announced.
Anthony Fenton of Bradford, PA was convicted by a jury of third-degree murder in June for killing his long-term girlfriend Tammy Prosser.
According to officials, Prosser was found unresponsive on May 10, 2021 in an apartment above a Bradford business that she shared with F

Governor Kathy Hochul announces $10 million to repair USS The Sullivans

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday that $10 million will go toward supporting the repair and restoration of USS The Sullivans and USS Croaker at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park.The money will be used to keep the two World War II ships afloat and extend their lives, Hochul said in a statement. The announcement comes two years after USS The Sullivans partially sank due to a major hull breach.Latest news about USS The SullivansUSS The Sullivans, named

Buffalo man pleads guilty to receipt of child p*rnography

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man pleaded guilty to receipt of child p*rnography after engaging in sexual communications with an 11-year-old girl, the United States District Attorney's Office announced Monday.Officials said between July 8 and August 2020, 29-year-old Odilio Gonzalez communicated with the minor female victim using Instagram, where he persuaded her to create sexually explicit images and videos of herself and send them to him.Gonzalez also received child p*rnography through the

Bills signing QB Ben DiNucci with Shane Buechele out for extended time due to neck injury

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills are addressing their quarterback depth after learning that third-stringer Shane Buechele sustained a neck injury in Saturday's preseason opener and will be out for an extended period of time, coach Sean McDermott said.After Josh Allen took all of the team reps during Monday's practice, with Buechele watching and backup Mitchell Trubisky excused for personal reasons, the agents representing Ben DiNucci announced on social media that the Bills are signin

Bills in QB market with Shane Buechele out for extended time due to neck injury

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills are exploring options for quarterback depth after learning that third-string quarterback Shane Buechele sustained a neck injury in Saturday's preseason opener and will be out for an extended period of time, coach Sean McDermott said.Buechele, a third-year pro in his first season with Buffalo, was able to finish the exhibition game after hurting his neck during the 33-6 loss against Chicago. Buechele was 6 of 10 passing for 53 yards and an interception,

Jessica Pegula defending title in Canada

TORONTO (AP) — Jessica Pegula has returned to the final of the National Bank Open tournament that she won last summer.The Buffalo-born Pegula who has won five singles titles on the WTA Tour beat No. 14 seed Diana Shnaider of Russia 6-4, 6-3 in her semifinal match Sunday. Pegula, seeded third, will now face Amanda Anisimova, a fellow American ranked No. 132 in the world, in Monday night's title match.“Getting a chance to defend my title is something that doesn’t always happen, s

Humbled by playoff miss, Tyler Bass gets off on right foot in preseason

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Tyler Bass had little choice but to spend much of the past six months going back to the basics, rebuilding his routine and self-confidence after the Buffalo Bills kicker’s fourth NFL season ended with a thud.The challenge the 27-year-old faced involved reconciling what went wrong — and the criticism directed at him in the immediate aftermath — when Bass pushed what would have been a game-tying 44-yard attempt wide right with 1:43 remainingi

Baseball is back in the Olympics in 2028. What the rosters will look like is hard to say

The on-again, off-again relationship between the Olympics and baseball is heading toward another reconciliation in 2028.
That leads to the inevitable discussion of what the rosters could look like.
Commissioner Rob Manfred said last month he was open to the possibility of major leaguers participating, but recent history suggests some obstacles. Baseball was dropped after the 2008 Games, returned in 2021 in Japan, then was left out this year in Paris.
The sport returns for the Los Angeles Games f

2 seriously injured after two-vehicle crash in West Seneca

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two people were seriously injured following a two-vehicle crash in West Seneca early Sunday night, said West Seneca Police Lieutenant Jonathan Luterek.According to Luterek, both vehicles were believed to be driving eastbound on Clinton Street approaching Borden Road when a Toyota RAV4, driven by a 48-year-old male, appeared to rear-end a minivan, driven by a 78-year-old female.The striking vehicle flipped over and landed in the northwest part of the intersection of Clinto

1 dead, another injured after two-vehicle crash in West Seneca

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two people were seriously injured following a two-vehicle crash in West Seneca early Sunday night, said West Seneca Police Lieutenant Jonathan Luterek.According to Luterek, both vehicles were believed to be driving eastbound on Clinton Street approaching Borden Road when a Toyota RAV4, driven by a man identified as 48-year-old Alan Bulera of Cheektowaga, appeared to rear-end a minivan, driven by a woman, identified as 76-year-old Irene Mair.The striking vehicle flipped ov

Local group launches campaign to prevent tobacco companies from targeting marginalized communities

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - A local group is on a mission to stop tobacco companies from targeting marginalized communities and Buffalo's youth.
The No Menthol Buffalo Coalition launched a new campaign this month called "No More Delays."Stan Martin, a member of the No Menthol Buffalo Coalition, is spearheading the campaign, which was created to prevent the next generation of smokers in diverse neighborhoods.
"The tobacco industry has appropriated Black culture, Hispanic culture for years, so one of t

Man critical following shooting on Grant, Potomac

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man is in critical condition following a shooting on Grant Street and Potomac Avenue early Sunday morning, according to police.Police responded to the area around 4 a.m. Sunday, where the man, 36, was shot while outside. He was transported to ECMC and is listed in critical condition.The shooting is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call or text the confidential TIPCALL line at (716) 847-2255.Latest Local NewsMan critical follow

A'ja Wilson, US women hold off France to win eighth straight Olympic basketball gold medal

PARIS (AP) — A'ja Wilson scored 21 points and the U.S. women's basketball team survived the biggest challenge of its unprecedented run to eight straight Olympic gold medals with a 67-66 win over France at the Paris Games on Sunday.
No team had been able to push the Americans during this impressive streak of 61 consecutive wins. Only two of those victories had been by single digits before the game against France.
The eight straight golds broke a tie with the American men’s program tha

Bears rout Bills 33-6 in Buffalo's preseason opener

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Caleb Williams showed signs of promisein the No. 1 draft pick’s preseason debut, overseeing a pair of drives ending in field goals in the Chicago Bears’ 33-6 victory over the Buffalo Bills on Saturday.The 22-year-old out of Southern California completed four of seven attempts for 95 yards, and also converted a third-and-9 by bolting out of the pocket for a 13-yard gain. Though he wasn’t perfect — Williams was late in nearly throwing a

USWNT wins its fifth Olympic gold medal in women's soccer with a 1-0 victory over Brazil in final

PARIS (AP) — At just the right moment, Mallory Swanson yelled at teammate Sophia Smith not to go near the ball as it came through.Swanson knew Smith was offside. But Swanson wasn't.“I was like, `Don't touch it! Leave it, leave it leave it!'” Swanson said. “And then it was on me to put it away.”
With that 57th-minute goal, the U.S. women's soccer team won its fifth Olympic gold medal by beating Brazil 1-0 in the tournament final Saturday at the Paris Games.
The Ameri

Ed Oliver exits early in Bills preseason opener

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills barely got past the opening kickoff of preseason before a key player went down with an apparent injury.Defensive tackle Ed Oliver left after the first play from scrimmage and did not return to Saturday's exhibition opener against the Bears at Highmark Stadium.Stream Live: Bills take on Bears in preseason openerOliver went down to one knee and received attention from trainers after the running play in which teammate Greg Rousseau was credited with makin

Legal experts react to Buffalo rape indictment involving livery driver

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - A man from Buffalo was arraigned on Thursday on an indictment charging him with rape and sexual misconduct charges. But today, he is not behind bars.It is alleged that in January 2024, the defendant, an independent livery driver, picked up the victim from a bar in the Town of Orchard Park. He then brought the victim to his residence in the city of Buffalo where he allegedly engaged in sexual intercourse with the victim without their consent. It is alleged the victim was no

Flooding from the remnants of Debby leads to high water rescues in New York, Pennsylvania

First responders launched high-water and helicopter rescues of people trapped in cars and homes in rural New York and Pennsylvania as heavy rain from the remnants of Debby slammed the Northeast with intense floods.
The worst of the flash flooding so far in New York was occurring in villages and hamlets in a largely rural area south of the Finger Lakes, not far from the Pennsylvania border.
In Steuben County, which borders Pennsylvania, officials ordered the evacuation of the towns of Jasper, Woo