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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#9535

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#1766

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#41

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Hopkins renamed Friday in honor of hometown star's WNBA debut

15 hours ago | audacy.com | Lindsey Peterson |Mark Freie

The Twin Cities suburb of Hopkins is changing their name - but just for this Friday. Hopkins, Minnesota will be known as Paige Bueckers, Minnesota in honor of Bueckers making her WNBA debut Friday night for the Dallas Wings. The day includes a ribbon cutting, a watch party, and several other events. Bueckers played her high school basketball at Hopkins and grew up in the area. Mayor Patrick Hanlon says they haven't heard from Bueckers about the name change. "We haven't.
This had to have been the most unique catch in Red Sox history

22 hours ago | audacy.com | Rob Bradford

Was it the best catch in Red Sox' history? That's a tough one. Too many great ones in much bigger moments. But most unique? We might have a winner. TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK pic.twitter.com/DIgyEzwWfp- MLB (@MLB) May 15, 2025In the seventh inning of Wednesday night's Red Sox game in Detroit, Tigers' hitter Kerry Carpenter launched a 96 mph fastball from Liam Hendriks toward the right-center field fence.
Season opens and closes against Bengals, October 5 trip to London, no primetime games

1 day ago | audacy.com | Daryl Ruiter

CLEVELAND, Ohio (92.3 The Fan) - While Browns fans renew hope the team is in for a big turnaround in 2025, the NFL told everyone they aren't holding their breath with the release of the season schedule. The Browns have been scheduled for no primetime games in 2025, but that could change with flex scheduling should they surprise and exceed expectations by being a contender this fall. They will kick the season off at home against the Bengals before traveling to Baltimore.
A somber service in St. Paul Wednesday honoring the lives of 33 fallen police officers

1 day ago | audacy.com | Susie Jones

A somber service in St. Paul Wednesday honoring the lives of 33 fallen police officers. St. Paul Police came together to honor and pay respects to fallen comrades and Police Chief Axel Henry was among the speakers at the 61st annual Memorial Service. Gerald Sackett was just three weeks old when his father, James Thomas Sackett Sr., was gunned down in the line of duty. Officer Sackett had just returned to work and was responding to a call of a woman in labor needing help.
How have Stars been so effective vs. Jets?

1 day ago | audacy.com | Gavin Spittle

D Magazine's David Castillo joins Gavin Spittle to give his thoughts on the Stars' 3-1 win to put them one win away from their third straight conference finals appearance. The guys dive into what has made Dallas so effective in this series, and look back at the Mikael Granlund-Cody Ceci trade in February and discuss the impact that it's had. The guys dive into the special teams and why they are so successful for Dallas.
Three wildfires still burning in northeastern Minnesota with no sign of slowing down

1 day ago | audacy.com | Mark Freie |Susie Jones

Help is on its way for those fighting the wildfires covering nearly 20,000 acres across northern Minnesota, in rural areas north of St. Louis County, north of Duluth. A new incident command team will take over control of one of the three large fires still burning starting still on Wednesday, freeing up local and state authorities to pick up on other firefighting efforts. DNR Forestry Division Director Patty Thielen says the high winds and dry conditions continue to be a challenge.
Warm spring is showing up in lakes with algae blooms mucking up some shorelines

1 day ago | audacy.com | Taylor Rivera |Lindsey Peterson

You may have noticed if you've been out walking the lakes of Minnesota or even out on the water already. Algae blooms are appearing earlier than usual across Minnesota's lakes and waterways. Lee Engel with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says while the changes to waterways are mostly aesthetic at this point, there can be some danger for people who get in the water with these algae blooms.
A brand-new Narcan vending machine is now open in North Minneapolis

1 day ago | audacy.com | Taylor Rivera |Lindsey Peterson

A brand new Narcan vending machine is now open in North Minneapolis. It's located at Fire Station 14 on Lowry Ave. N, a designated safety hub for local residents - and it's free. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the machine will empower the community with a life-saving resource. "This is a place where no matter who you are, where you're coming from, no matter what you're experiencing in that moment, you can get not judged - but get care," says Mayor Frey.
Minnesota suicide data shows rural rates are twice that of metro areas

1 day ago | audacy.com | Mark Freie

The Minnesota Department of Health says Minnesota's suicide rate remained unchanged in 2024 compared to the year before. Preliminary data show the state's suicide rate last year in entirely rural counties was twice that of the Twin Cities metro counties. Rural counties make up about 1.6% of the Minnesota population and 2.8% of all suicide deaths.
ESPN CBB analyst Seth Greenberg on Cooper Flagg's NBA potential

1 day ago | audacy.com | Bobby Belt

By Shan & RJ,Bobby Belt ESPN college basketball analyst Seth Greenberg joined RJ and Bobby to discuss the Dallas Mavericks landing the No. 1 overall pick and the right to draft Duke star forward Cooper Flagg. Greenberg breaks down Flagg's potential, his NBA readiness, and why his feel for the game makes him stand out in this draft class, how he compares to other top prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft, and more.