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Monday, February 9th, 2026
Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Keib family built a glowing igloo in their Depew yard using colored ice bricks, and neighbors have visited to watch its progress. The project, built over a week, shows family creativity and community spirit (visitors are asked to admire it carefully). WGRZ
- ➤ St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church in West Seneca held its annual 'Soup-er Bowl' drive on Sunday, collecting canned goods and serving hot soup to neighbors. WGRZ
- ➤ The emergency Code Blue shelter at Niagara Gospel Mission in Niagara Falls is expanding its services as dangerously cold temperatures drive up demand for cots. Volunteers and residents alike have seen the outreach efforts intensify to safeguard unhoused people from the frigid weather. WGRZ
- ➤ More than 100 community members gathered at Outer Harbor to honor Mike Tempski with the first Mikey J Memorial Ice Fishing Tournament, which featured contests for the biggest pike (by length) and best panfish by weight. Family and friends expressed hope to make the tribute an annual event. WGRZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local pizza shop La Nova Pizza is seeing a surge in orders as locals eagerly prepare for Super Bowl Sunday & expect a busy game day, with orders coming in many hours early. WGRZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Ryan kicked off Buffalo’s Black History Month celebrations on Saturday at Broadway Market by touring the historic site and meeting local business owners, and the monthlong event includes live music every Saturday following Friday’s Pan-African flag raising at City Hall (a tribute to local heritage). WGRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Big Heart Pet Brands asked the Buffalo Planning Board to waive a demolition ban on a building at 200 Urban St to create 10 parking spaces near its Milk-Bone plant on Buffalo’s East Side. The board will consider the request soon. The Buffalo News
- ➤ Governor Hochul shared a message on X ahead of the Super Bowl — a call that resonated with local Bills fans. Her statement reinforces her support for the community as game day approaches. WGRZ
- ➤ Reporter Jay Tokasz explains key details behind the six-year-old bankruptcy case of the Buffalo Diocese, including the current status of its abuse settlement and related issues. The Q&A series addresses local reader questions and outlines how these developments impact the community. The Buffalo News
- ➤ A report showed that over 140 guests, including Gov. Kathy Hochul and First Gentleman Bill Hochul who attended two Bills games, used the I Love NY Hospitality Suite at Highmark Stadium last season to build relationships for economic development (featuring groups like Empire State Development and local film commissions). WGRZ
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Developers plan to raze the century-old Kenmore Presbyterian Church on Delaware Avenue to build a Shake Shack, arguing the building is too deteriorated to reuse though preservationists disagree. The Buffalo News
- ➤ Benchmark Streamline LLC met with West Seneca officials on Feb. 4 to update its plans for the long-dormant Seneca Mall site; the developer will widen Slade Avenue and upgrade intersections before asking for site plan approval on April 9. WGRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bills fans gathered in local bars on Super Bowl Sunday and felt the sting of heartbreak as the team missed another chance at the championship. Despite memories of past success, many hold hope that changes in coaching and talent will spark future triumphs. WGRZ
- ➤ Sabres star Tage Thompson has arrived in Milan to join Team USA at the Winter Olympics as he prepares for the preliminary round. He will take the ice against Latvia at San Siro Stadium on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 3:10 p.m. WGRZ
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Ruben Studdard – My Tribute to Luther Vandross
10:30 a.m. — Kleinhans Music Hall — VIP Experience for $40 — Ruben Studdard honors Luther Vandross in a nostalgic musical tribute.
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Candlelight Concert - Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
8:30-9:45 p.m. — The Show at Shea's Seneca — Get your tickets now to discover the music of Fleetwood Mac in a unique candlelit setting.
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Tierney Sutton Performance
3-6 p.m. — Kleinhans Music Hall — Tickets available — Experience the captivating voice of Tierney Sutton live in Buffalo.
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Monster Jam Freestyle Mania
7-9 p.m. — KeyBank Center — Tickets required — Experience adrenaline-pumping freestyle action featuring iconic Monster Jam trucks and motocross stunts.
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Excision Concert
7-9 p.m. — Buffalo RiverWorks — Ticket prices range from $82 to $203 — Experience an electrifying night with renowned DJ Excision at Buffalo RiverWorks.
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Live Performance by Ed Croft & Tina Williams
5:30-7:30 p.m. — duende at Silo City — Entry Info Not Provided — Enjoy a night of versatile music and harmonies from this talented Buffalo duo.
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Buffalo Bandits vs. Saskatchewan Rush
7:30-9:30 p.m. — KeyBank Center — Tickets vary — Experience an electrifying NLL matchup in Buffalo.
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Rascal Flatts: Life is a Highway Tour
7-9 p.m. — KeyBank Center — Tickets available — Experience the harmonies and charisma of country music icons Rascal Flatts on their highly anticipated tour.
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The Early November & Hellogoodbye Concert
7-10 p.m. — Electric City — Ticketed event — Celebrate two decades of music from The Early November and Hellogoodbye with their anniversary concert.
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Buffalo Speed Dating for Singles Aged 35-49
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Fattey Beer Co. — Ticket required — Meet up to 12 potential matches at this lively and effective speed dating event.
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