A New Morning

A lawsuit from families and victims of a mass shooting in British Columbia are suing OpenAI, alleging the platform pushed the shooter to attack. Crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett tells us more.

Thursday marks 4 years since the racially motivated mass shooting that took 10 lives at Tops on Jefferson Avenue in the City of Buffalo. Rev. Mark Blue, Chair of the 5/14 Memorial Commission, tells us how he is remembering that day and gives an update on the permanent memorial planned for Buffalo.

Lawmakers in Erie County voted down a proposal to cap the county's gas tax as prices at the pump rise. Republican legislator Lindsay Lorigo reacts.

Gallup, for the first time ever, asked Americans what they think about the construction of AI data centers in their hometowns. The response was overwhelmingly negative. ABC's Jim Ryan tells us more.

The Sabres will fight for the series lead Thursday night at KeyBank Center as they host the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5. WGR's Brian Koziol previews the game.

National Weather Service meteorologist Jim Mitchell has the forecast.

It's Town of Tonawanda Supervisor Joe Emminger's last day in office. He joined WBEN to reflect on his time as Supervisor.

Home sales are flat, but prices are rising says Peter Hunt, Executive Chairman for HUNT Real Estate. He has a closer look at the trends.

Peter Baker is part of a coalition pushing for New York State's bottle return bill to be updated. He tells us more about what that would look like.

A disallowed goal, 7 penalties and a frenzied Montreal crowd couldn't keep the Sabres from evening their series with the Canadiens Tuesday night. WGR Sabres beat reporter Paul Hamilton recaps the win.

Google says it uncovered a near-catastrophic hacking plot that was likely aided by AI. ABC's Mike Dobuski tells us more.

Prices for the Bills home opener on the secondary market are already higher than $600. Nick Giammusso of VIPTIX gives an outlook on prices for the foreseeable future.

President Trump says he is in favor of temporarily lifting the federal gas tax. Is it worth it, and will Congress approve? NOTUS senior editor Dave Levinthal tells us what he's hearing.

A win Tuesday keeps the Sabres from the brink of elimination. WGR's Brian Koziol previews the game.

National Weather Service meteorologist Jim Mitchell has the forecast.

As oil prices rise, so does the pressure on politicians. Political analyst Steve Roberts tells us more.

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says the City of Buffalo's deficit is $103 million, slightly less than Mayor Ryan's projection of $109 million. Council Member Leah Halton-Pope reacts to DiNapoli's findings.

WGR's Paul Hamilton recaps all that went wrong in the Sabres' Game 3 loss and tells us what needs to happen for Buffalo to get back on track.

The job market is becoming flooded with young people as another batch of students graduates. CBS' Jill Schlesinger tells us how college seniors are feeling as they search for a career.

17 Americans that were aboard a Hantavirus-ridden ship have come back to the US. One of them has tested "mildly positive" for the virus. Another has symptoms. ABC's Jim Ryan has the latest.

National Weather Service meteorologist Jon Hitchcock has the forecast.

Jillian Cannan from Buffalo Holiday Market tells us about Saturday's Mother's Day Market at Front Park in Buffalo.

The voice of the Sabres gets us ready for Game 2 Friday night and shares some tips on syncing your radio with the national TV broadcast.

Governor Hochul announced an agreement on a state budget Thursday but was quickly shutdown by GOP leadership. So what's actually going on? Albany insider Jack O'Donnell from O'Donnell & Associates explains.

Game 2 between the Sabres and Canadiens is Friday night as Buffalo looks to take a 2-0 series lead into Montreal. Sabres gameday host for WGR Brian Koziol gets us ready.

National Weather Service meteorologist Jon Hitchcock has the forecast.

The security budget for this year's World Cup has passed $1 billion as 11 US cities host 104 games. Crime and Terrorism analyst Brad Garrett tells us about what preparations on that scale look like.

WGR's Paul Hamilton tells us what led to the Sabres' Game 1 win over Montreal.

Denton Cinquegrana, Oil Analyst at OPIS has an extended outlook at oil and gas prices as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

State Senator Rob Ortt wants a gas tax holiday in New York but says it's turned into a political game.

Two former White House advisors - one each from the Biden and Trump administrations - are warning about the national security risk posed by AI. CBS' Rich Frankel tells us more.

There's still lots of leftover items at 'The Ralph' that might be attractive to collectors. Will they find a home even though deconstruction of the stadium has started? Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo tells us.

The cost of events in the City of Buffalo, like Sabres watch parties, is being scrutinized by city leaders. That's one issue, but what about security and other logistics? Security consultant and former BPD Commissioner Joe Gramaglia takes us behind the scenes.

Erie County Comptroller Kevin Hardwick wants to share the county surplus with Buffalo, Lackawanna and Tonawanda, but County Executive Mark Poloncarz doesn't support the idea. Also, how much will the county make off the stadium memorabilia sale? Hardwick responds to both.

It's a clash between two of the NHL's youngest and most explosive teams as the Sabres host the Canadiens in Game 1 of their 2nd round series. WGR's Brian Koziol previews the game.

It will be soggy, but it won't be raining as fans gather at Canalside to watch Game 1 between the Sabres and Canadiens Wednesday night. National Weather Service meteorologist Aaron Reynolds has the forecast.

GameStop has made a $56 billion offer to takeover eBay...but is it for real? Tech reporter Mike Dobuski tells us.

Sabres anthem singer Cami Clune has released a new version of the classic 'We're Gonna Win That Cup" for 2026 as the Sabres push forward in the playoffs. She tells WBEN how it came to be.

The puck drops on Round 2 Wednesday night in Buffalo as the Sabres host the Montreal Canadiens. Sabres Live host and former goalie Martin Biron previews the series.

The ceasefire in the Middle East is on the verge of collapse as tensions mount in the Strait of Hormuz. Also, D.C. lawmakers are keeping an eye on gas and energy costs. NOTUS senior editor Dave Levinthal tells us more.

Gas prices continue to rise as a stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz continues. Political analyst Steve Roberts looks at the potential political fallout of rising prices.

Tickets are about $370 and up for Game 1 and $450 for Game 2 as excitement remains high for the Sabres. VIPTix President & CEO Nick Giammusso tells us more about prices and availability.

The Buffalo Sabres will take on the Montreal Canadiens in the 2nd round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. WGR's Paul Hamilton previews the series.

CBS' Jill Schlesinger looks at the markets.

Gina Lattuca with the SPCA talks about their donors and the animals currently at their shelter, while talking about todays News puppy Landon.

Ryan Hasenauer from Batavia Downs talks about the Kentucky Derby and how Batavia Downs becomes a hot spot during the event.

Andrew Peters, ex-Sabre and host of After the Whistle podcast, talks about the team being back in the playoffs and the city of Buffalo being a hockey town. Andrews also gives his expectations for Game 6.

Chris Zeisz from Russel's Tree and Shrub Farm LLC talks about waiting to plant in your garden or if you are planting trees as we start the month of May with cold weather.