Patrick Ryan

News 4 WIVB is sharing the stories of African American history that has been made, and continues to be made, in and around Western New York. You can watch News 4's full Honoring Black History special by clicking here: wivb.com/hidden-history…

Update: Funds being provided by Bills and Sabres owner Terry Pegula are a major catalyst in the construction at Heritage Point resuming, officials said Thursday. The project has sat idle for nearly two years due to financial issues. wivb.com/news/local-new…

A cow appears to be on the loose near I-90 in Hamburg. The photos from NITTEC show an animal near Ridge Road and Route 179 around 2:30 p.m.

Sarah Minkewicz has been named Wake Up! weekday morning anchor at News 4. wivb.com/news/sarah-min…

Bitter cold winds swept through the City of Buffalo on Friday, with dangerously cold temperatures forecasted heading into the weekend. City leaders are preparing for snow to fall this weekend while residents are still digging out from this week. wivb.com/news/local-new…

VERIZON OUTAGE: If you're having issues with your service, you're not alone. Here's a statement from a Verizon spokesperson: "We are aware of an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers. Our engineers are engaged and are working to identify and solve the issue quickly. We understand how important reliable connectivity is and apologize for the inconvenience." wivb.com/news/national/…

Moving on.

Josh Allen is already out of the med tent.

It’s a tall task to showcase what makes the current Highmark Stadium special, but the tour guides who are trained to share this knowledge make it look easy. wivb.com/sports/bills-s…

BUFFALERT: The Buffalo Skyway has reopened. Drivers should continue to use caution as winter conditions remain.

Intense winds are blowing through. This is near the entrance to the Erie Basin Marina. @news4buffalo

This is on Mineral Springs Road. National Grid tells @news4buffalo no one was injured here. A spokesperson says a tree branch broke free causing this windshield damage.

A large tree came down damaging this home on Hopkins Road. Amherst PD tells @news4buffalo there were no injuries to the resident.

A Travel Advisory has been issued for Erie County starting 11 AM today, Monday Dec. 29. High winds, blowing snow expected to create near-whiteout conditions. Avoid travel if possible. If you must travel, ensure vehicle is prepared for winter driving & has a winter survival kit.

⚠️ Travel Advisory Issued: The City of Buffalo has issued a travel advisory effective immediately due to gusty winds and incoming snow that may create extreme whiteout conditions and hazardous travel. Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel.

⚠️ ALERT - EMPTY TRUCK & TANDEM BAN: Due to forecasted heavy snow and severe gusty winds, an empty tractor trailer and tandem ban IS CURRENTLY IN PLACE on the Thruway (I-90) in both directions from exit 46 (Henrietta) to the PA border, and I-190 until further notice.

The City of Buffalo on Monday issued a travel advisory, effective immediately, due to gusty winds combined with incoming snow creating "extreme whiteout conditions, reduced visibility, and hazardous travel conditions." wivb.com/news/local-new…

🎄 HOLIDAY LIGHTS SPECTACULAR ✨ Did you catch the latest @news4buffalo special? Join us as we showcase the most dazzling displays in WNY! WATCH: wivb.com/video/holiday-… @patryanreports @MarleeTuskesTV @SarahMinkewicz @ScottMPatterson @ajstaebell @MRCarozzolo @NatashaYurek

NEW: A Winter Storm Watch is issued for all the counties in blue starting Wednesday evening and continues through Friday evening. #nywx @news4buffalo