WNLO-TV (Buffalo, NY)

WNLO is a CW-affiliated TV station that operates on virtual channel 23 and UHF digital channel 36, serving the Buffalo, New York area. It is owned by Nexstar Media Group, and it works alongside CBS affiliate WIVB-TV (channel 4) under a duopoly. Both stations have their studios located on Elmwood Avenue in North Buffalo and share transmission facilities in Colden, New York. However, the master control and certain internal functions are managed at the studios of Nexstar's sister station, WWLP, which is an NBC affiliate based in Chicopee, Massachusetts.

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#49368

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#9537

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RFK Jr testifies before House and Senate about HHS cuts

18 hours ago | wivb.com | Vinay Simlot

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – For the first time since becoming the Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Junior took questions from members of Congress. His testimony comes as the U.S. passed 1,000 measles cases across 11 states. In his first three months on the job Secretary Robert F. Kennedy junior has eliminated 1/4 of the health agency’s workforce and cut $11 billion in federal funds for states. Senators say those cuts affected vaccine programs in states.
Cassie is back on the witness stand in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial

1 day ago | wivb.com | Michael R. Sisak |Larry Neumeister

NEW YORK (AP) — The R&B singer Cassie returned to the witness stand Wednesday after spending the previous day recounting grotesque and humiliating details of life with her ex-boyfriend, music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. Cassie, whose legal name is Casandra Ventura, was being questioned by the prosecution in Combs’ sex trafficking trial.
Town supervisor, experts react to Hamburg home explosion

1 day ago | wivb.com | Dillon Morello

HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — As the investigation into what caused a home explosion in Hamburg that left a wife dead and her husband fighting for his life remains ongoing, the Hamburg town supervisor spoke highly of the two residents and praised the emergency response. Authorities confirmed Tuesday that 78-year-old Joene Pease died in the explosion. Her husband, 78-year-old John Pease, was rescued from the rubble by a nearby police officer and remains in critical condition at ECMC.
Daytime Buffalo: May 13, 2025

1 day ago | wivb.com | Chelsea Lovell

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Air traffic controller shortage cause delays

2 days ago | wivb.com | Reshad Hudson

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Travelers flying through Newark Liberty International Airport should prepare for disruptions. The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced that the number of flights at Newark will be significantly reduced over the next several weeks due to ongoing radar outages and a critical shortage of air traffic controllers. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the move Monday, emphasizing that safety is the top priority. “We’re not doing it to delay people’s travel.
Niagara Thunderwolves baseball team unbeaten entering postseason: ‘We’ve earned our mark nationally as an elite program’

4 days ago | wivb.com | Jonah Bronstein |Carl Jones

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Niagara Thunderwolves have been storming through baseball seasons for the better part of two decades. This year it seems they have caught lightning in a bottle. Undefeated at 44-0 entering the postseason and stocked with Western New York and Southern Ontario locals being recruited by NCAA schools, the Thunderwolves are ranked No. 2 in the country among Division III junior colleges. “It’s been awesome,” coach Matt Clingersmith said. “I’m more happy for the kids.
St. Joe’s reacts to first American pope: ‘It was a surprise’

5 days ago | wivb.com | Hope Winter

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — While the celebrations of the next chapter for the Catholic Church continue in Rome, here in Buffalo we’re hearing from students and staff from St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute on their reaction to the announcement of Robert Prevost being picked to be the next leader of the Catholic Church. “I think it’s a great and exciting thing to have a new pope and also a first American pope,” said William Hynes, a senior religion teacher at the high school.
Attorney cites dancing as reason for Luna Lounge closure following ‘shots fired’ incident

5 days ago | wivb.com | Rob Petree

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Luna Lounge bar in Cheektowaga was ordered to shut down by the town just three days after we brought you news of neighbors’ concerns last week. Now, dancing has become an argument for the bar’s closure. Concerns were first raised by residents following a “shots fired” incident that happened in the bar’s parking lot in the early morning hours of Monday, April 28.
Daytime Buffalo: May 9, 2025

5 days ago | wivb.com | Chelsea Lovell

Happy Fri-Yay! Take a look at our wonderful guests today! Paw Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure” at Shea’s this weekend Rainbow Air discusses new expansions, experiences, and helicopters Mother’s Day drinks from Brierwood Wine & Spirits | Sponsored Segment Forster care awareness with Child and Family Services Boost Body & Nutrition | EMS Fitness and Smoothies! The Buffalo Pride Parade 2025 Cheektowaga Country Club | Sponsored Segment Trending topics with Adri V | Rihanna, Beyonce, and NFL...
‘Remarkable breadth of experience’: WNY Monsignor reacts to new pope

5 days ago | wivb.com | Gwyn Napier

LACKAWANNA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Thursday marked a historic moment for the Catholic Church as Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago became Pope Leo XIV, the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, and the first American to hold the papacy. At the Basilica of Our Lady of Victory in Lackawanna, a local faith leader reflected on what this moment means for Western New York.