WBEN-AM (Buffalo, NY)

WBEN (930 kHz) is an AM radio station based in Buffalo, New York that features a News/Talk format. With a powerful 5,000-Watt signal, it reaches not only Buffalo and its surrounding areas but also the Niagara Falls region, much of Western New York, and parts of southern Ontario, Canada. The station's website streams live content 24/7 and offers many of its shows as podcasts available on the same day. The transmitter for WBEN is situated in Grand Island, New York, while its studios are located on Corporate Parkway in Amherst, New York, alongside other stations owned by Entercom.

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#9739

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#1923

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#43

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Kennedy surprised by hire of Nick Bonino as Pens assistant coach

2 days ago | audacy.com | Jeff Hathhorn |Andrew Limberg

PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) - The Pittsburgh Penguins have officially announced the return of a Stanley Cup champion to the team's coaching staff, as well as others. Joining Todd Nelson and Rich Clune as is assistant coaches is former player Nick Bonino. Bonino was a two-time Cup champion in the back-to-back years in 2016 and 2017 and officially announced his retirement from playing earlier this week, having last played in the NHL with the Rangers in 2024.
Officials break ground for expansion, renovations of Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

2 days ago | audacy.com | Evan DiPasquale

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is about to receive a nice facelift thanks to a long-anticipated expansion and renovation project in South Buffalo. Officials gathered on Friday to celebrate the groundbreaking of the $31 million project that will include much-needed visitor amenities to meet the demands of the community, further the organization's mission, and provide generational growth and stability. This project is anticipated to be completed in early 2027.
Paul Cambria tackles liability issues for local parishes

2 days ago | audacy.com | Susan Rose

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - As local churches weigh their options over whether or not to contribute to the Buffalo Diocese's $150 million clergy abuse settlement, WBEN reached out to attorney Paul Cambria for some legal analysis. Earlier this week, Diocesan officials said if a parish decided not to pay, they might be opening themselves to future lawsuits. The settlement included liability protection against lawsuits claiming past sex abuse.
Sprouts Farmers Market opens new Oak Cliff location

2 days ago | audacy.com | Joe Kelley

Sprouts Farmers Market is opening a new store in the Kessler Park neighborhood of Dallas this Friday, bringing fresh, healthy food options to North Oak Cliff. The store, located at 1322 N. Hampton Road, will open to the public at 7 a.m. on Friday, June 20, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6:45 a.m. The new location is the result of several years of collaboration between city leaders, developers, and the community.
Researchers uncover what may be the largest data breach in history with 16 billion credentials exposed

2 days ago | audacy.com | Joe Kelley

Cybersecurity experts at Cybernews have uncovered an astonishing trove of 16 billion login credentials - likely pulled via "infostealer" malware - now circulating on the dark web. These records include a mix of usernames, fresh passwords, authentication tokens, session cookies, and metadata. Security researchers emphasize that many of these credentials are recently stolen, not just recycled from dated breaches, which amplifies the threat level.
FedEx employee shot during early morning incident in Fort Worth parking lot

2 days ago | audacy.com | Joe Kelley

A person was hospitalized with critical injuries following a shooting early Friday morning in southeast Fort Worth. According to the Fort Worth Police Department, officers responded to a call around 4:30 a.m. at a FedEx facility located near Village Creek Road and U.S. Highway 287. The incident took place in the employee parking lot, where the victim was reportedly shot in the torso. Authorities say a suspect was detained at the scene.
Tarrant County man dies after being mauled by three dogs in backyard

2 days ago | audacy.com | Joe Kelley

A Tarrant County man died Monday after being attacked by three dogs that entered his backyard while he was doing yardwork, according to the sheriff's office. The victim, identified as 82-year-old Ronald Grant Anderson, managed to make it back inside his home before collapsing. He was pronounced dead just before 4:30 p.m.Investigators say the dogs came through a hole in the fence and are believed to belong to a neighbor.
Local residents weigh in on Everhart's proposal on unaccompanied teens at festivals

2 days ago | audacy.com | Evan DiPasquale

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - Masten District Councilwoman Zeneta Everhart announced on Wednesday a proposal to restrict teenagers under the age of 17 from attending local festivals unsupervised after multiple fights broke out at this past weekend's Juneteenth festival. How do local downtown residents feel about Everhart's intentions? One resident believes it could be an issue trying to keep up with so many people at the events. "I don't see how an execution can happen," said Tom Connors from Buffalo.
Steelers best position-by-position over the last 25 years

2 days ago | audacy.com | Jeff Hathhorn

PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) - A quarter of a century into this millennium, a look at the Steelers best position-by-position. The group includes three Hall of Famers and a few who will get a bust someday. QB- Ben Roethlisberger· Terry Bradshaw retired in the '80s, it makes this comparison easyRB- Jerome Bettis, Le'Veon Bell· Hall of Famer and 3-time Pro Bowler. Willie Parker is a great story and had a Super Bowl winning 75-yard touchdown, but not better than Bell.
Celebrating the 160th Anniversary of Juneteenth in New Orleans

2 days ago | audacy.com | Nathan Rizzuti

Juneteenth was declared a federal holiday in 2021, but its origins date back over 160 years. On June 19th, 1865, 2,000 Union Troops marched into Galveston, Texas, declaring to the state's 250,000 slaves that remained in captivity that, legally speaking, they were already free. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in January of 1863, but the slaveowners in Texas withheld the news to keep them in forced labor.