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UB's Department of Theatre and Dance announced its 2026-27 season of diverse productions—ranging from puppet-led drama to rock musical adaptations—with shows set for the fall and early next year at UB venues.

WBEN’s Tom Puckett reported record high Labor Day gas prices today and Gas Buddy’s Patrick DeHaan provided additional details, warning local drivers to plan ahead as holiday travel could push costs even higher.

John Mika, director of The Teacher’s Desk, spoke ahead of schools resuming classes in Buffalo and Western New York as officials prepared for the new session.

He provided updates on plans and support for educators and families.

UB’s parking and transportation department held a ribbon cutting Monday afternoon (for eight of 17 Stampede buses that now run solely on electricity), a key step in the university’s plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2030 as it works to electrify its 500-vehicle fleet.

A Department of Homeland Security career fair is underway at the US Coast Guard station in Buffalo after Erie County canceled the contract with the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center due to security concerns.

The event is attracting over 2,000 job seekers and continues today.

Nearly 150 people gathered Tuesday at the Infant of Prague Church parking lot near Cleveland Drive to honor fallen Private First Class Travis Krege as Assemblyman Patrick Chludzinski led the dedication of the Cheektowaga bridge spanning I-90 (near exit 50A) to his memory.

Catholic Health will close its Mercy Diagnostic and Treatment Center on Orchard Park Road in West Seneca when its lease expires in Jan.

2027, and a public meeting is set at Mercy Hospital on Sept. 15 to advise patients about changes in nuclear medicine, radiology, and rehab therapy.

Veteran linebacker Shaq Thompson returned to Buffalo on Monday as a new addition to the Bills' practice squad, boosting the team's depth inside as the defense shifts to a 3-4 system under new coordinator Jim Leonhard.

The UB Bulls will face the Albany Great Danes in their season opener with a revamped roster of 50 new players, six new coaches and three coordinators at UB Broadview Stadium on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Head coach Pete Lembo says the game will test the team’s discipline and cohesion.

Bills quarterback Josh Allen launches Out of Pocket Studios as CEO and executive producer while Lindsey Cohen manages day-to-day operations — the venture will debut America’s Tailgate on CBS Labor Day along with NFL Play Action and a documentary on the 2022 blizzard.