Spectrum News 1 Buffalo

26/01/2025

Sunday will be mostly cloudy, blustery and chilly with highs in the upper 20s and lower 30s. A rogue flurry or snow shower will be possible.

Highs back around 30 for the weekend.

26/01/2025

The U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards on Saturday continued efforts to break up ice and free a freighter that has been trapped in a frozen Lake Erie for days, officials said.

A U.S. Coast Guard icebreaking ship has been working since Thursday to help the Manitoulin, and on Saturday officials said a second ship arrived to help free the freighter.

26/01/2025

Tomorrow on In Focus, Josh Robin is joined by Tim Sheehy and Kat Cammack to discuss goals for the new administration. Plus, Todd Belt talks about differences in President Trump's first term and his second. Watch this special edition on location Sunday at 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.

26/01/2025

With freezing temperatures and shelters reaching capacity, the weight of the unhoused population has been an increasing issue for both the homeless community and its shelters. One organization is attempting to keep the homeless crisis from a catastrophe.

Homeless shelters across the country are being strained by frigid weather and an increasing population of those unhoused.

26/01/2025

In an era dominated by e-books and online retail giants like Amazon, independent bookstores are defying the odds, proving that the love of reading extends far beyond a screen.

Independent bookstores are defying digital odds. Discover how these local gems are thriving through community support and personalized experiences.

25/01/2025

Fans are counting down the hours until they find out who is headed to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. Andy Young is in Kansas City ahead of Sunday's AFC title matchup between the Bills and Chiefs.

The Chiefs have ended Buffalo’s season three of the past four years, including in this same round in the 2020 season.

25/01/2025

The Erie County Democratic Committee held its second mayoral forum on Saturday. Eight candidates took part.

Eight candidates took part.

25/01/2025

Long before he became a Buffalo Bills legend, Steve Tasker used to be a Kansas City Chiefs fan. Kevin Hayes sat down with the seven-time All-Pro ahead of another big Chiefs-Bills playoff meeting.

If there's a handful of Bills Mafia that know about the high pressure heading into Arrowhead this weekend, Bills legend Steve Tasker is one.

25/01/2025

The patchwork of minimum wage laws in the U.S. means income varies significantly based on local laws and cost of living, but fast food workers from across the country say those wages make it a struggle to survive.

Fast food workers from across the country say minimum wages make it a struggle to survive.

25/01/2025

The Casino Gaming Compact between the Seneca Nation of Indians and New York state has now been expired for more than a year. But the two sides have been extending its terms quarterly as they negotiate toward a new deal.

A state senator said with the budget deadline and most recent extension of the Seneca revenue sharing deal coming at nearly the same time, New York should get a deal done now.

25/01/2025

The Bills were one of two teams to beat Kansas City during the regular season, but they have lost three playoff games to the Chiefs over the past five seasons.

25/01/2025

A bill passed the state Senate and Assembly this week seeking to protect health data collected electronically.

The bill applies to health-related data collected on things like health apps and wearable devices.

25/01/2025

January is National Hobby Month and health professionals say taking up a hobby can be a great way to combat the winter blues.

It only take 10 minutes a day to do something for yourself.

25/01/2025

Andy Young sat down with the Bills' Joe Andreessen to talk about his magical ride through his rookie season in the NFL.

One more win. That’s how close the Bills are from going to the Super Bowl.

25/01/2025

A few isolated flurries and snow showers are possible today with lots of clouds.

Highs back around 30 for the weekend.

25/01/2025

The AARP New York and Public Utility Law Project on Friday urged state leaders for additional resources to support a depleted Regular Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), citing, in part, "alarming data."

Organizations cited recent data from energy utilities showing the affordability crisis has extended into the homes of the many New Yorkers.

25/01/2025

Gov. Kathy Hochul did not include wine licenses for grocery stores in her budget proposal as the idea gains momentum with lawmakers pushing for the change to be included in the final spending plan.

N.Y. is one of 10 states that doesn't allow beer and wine to be sold in supermarkets.

25/01/2025

Gov. Kathy Hochul sat down for a more than 20-minute interview with Capital Tonight on Friday to discuss her state budget plans, child care, proposed cellphone ban and more.

She focused on plans outlined in her proposed executive budget.