WUTV Buffalo Launches Local News Operations

Sinclair Broadcast Group’s Fox affiliate WUTV Buffalo, N.Y., today begins local news operations.

According to the station, the newscasts will feature “in-depth, hard hitting local news coverage” nightly at 10 p.m. WUTV will provide reporting from across New York with content from a statewide network of sister stations. Buffalo news viewers will also see in-depth reporting from Sinclair’s award winning team of journalists in Washington DC.

The station will also introduce Buffalo Plus, a digital news site for Buffalo Bills and Sabres fans. Buffalo Plus will take audiences beyond headlines with immersive photo galleries, commentary, team news, exclusive programming, podcasts and information about the Buffalo Bills and Sabres.

Leading Fox 29’s team as news director is Kelly Holland, who brings 15 years of Buffalo experience, previously serving as news director for Spectrum News Buffalo.

The Fox 29 on-air team will be led by veteran New York journalist Michael Benny, chief meteorologist Scott Hetsko and sports director Mike Catalana. They will be joined by a team of reporters with experience covering news in Buffalo and New York.

“With news breaking in the Buffalo region by the minute, our newscasts will provide the latest local news and sports coverage so our audiences don’t miss a beat,” said Nick Magnini, WUTV’s vice president and general manager. “It’s essential our viewers are equipped with the most up-to-date information, and our dedicated news team will do just that, sharing the most important stories each day.”