Heroes

WYRK is proud of this country, and the soldiers who have earned our freedom and those who fight to preserve it. We ask listeners to nominate a soldier to become one of our weekly “Hometown Heroes.” Each Friday a new Hometown Hero is chosen. The selected Hometown Hero is featured right here on WYRK.com, thanked for their service on the air and the first song on Noon Tunes is dedicated to them.

Guy Paints His House in Bills Colors To Make Neighbor Mad

Well, and to show his support for everyone's favorite football team.

Val

Boaters Assist in Rescue of Woman From Niagara River

"My four friends on the boat all reached all in, we all grabbed arms, and it took everything in us to lift her and put her on the boat.”

Val

Buffalo Naval Park Reopening With New Guidelines

The Buffalo and Erie County Naval Park are set to reopen on Wednesday, but with some modifications.

Val

Two Young Men Step Up To Help Girl Who Was Being Assaulted

They weren't friends with her. Heck, they didn't even know her. But when push literally came to shove, they stepped up to help her...because it was the right thing to do.

Brett Alan

De Dee's Dairy Helps Get Pups Adopted With Pup-Cups

You may have seen the story that went viral about Just Pizza. They started putting adoptable pups' pictures on their pizzas. Now another WNY business is following their lead.

Brett Alan

A Dad Takes To YouTube To Give Some "Dadvice"

I had a dad that really cared about what kind of person I was going to be when I grew up. Not everyone can say that. That's what Rob Kenney is on YouTube for.

Brett Alan

Honor Flight Has To Suspend Flights For 2020 Season

You may have heard about the Honor Flight program that flies veterans to Washington, DC to see memorials for free. Unfortunately, that program has been suspended for the 2020 season.

Brett Alan

Flyover Salute To Honor COVID-19 Heroes in Southern Tier Saturday

There's something special about seeing a flyover salute, and you'll get another chance to see one over the Southern Tier on Saturday.

Val

Help Fight Pediatric Cancer At This Boy's Birthday Parade

There is a little boy from Orchard Park who is celebrating a birthday this weekend. And by making his birthday incredible, you can also help fight pediatric cancer.

Brett Alan

Vote For The 'Wear A Mask New York' Ad Contest

Earlier this month Governor Cuomo asked New Yorkers to make a public service announcement video encouraging the use of masks.

Val

Have You Heard About The "Dairy Fairy" In Genesee County?

Farmers have had to decrease their milk production by 15%. At the same time, there are people who are struggling to keep dairy products in their fridges at home. But that's where 16-year-old Rachel comes in. She has become the "Dairy Fairy."

Brett Alan

Lancaster Gas Station Employee Hassled For Enforcing Mask Rules

By now everyone should know to wear a face mask while out and about.

Val