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.

SPCA Offering Free Adoptions on Veterans Day

The SPCA of Erie County is holding their Vets & Pets day on November 11, and offering free pet adoptions.

Val

Help Give Our Veterans A Hand This Veterans Day

They have sacrificed so much for our freedom. This Veteran's Day, we will have the chance to help recognize our Veterans in Buffalo.

Brett Alan

Join Clay Moden For “Red, White, Rock ‘N Blues” Thursday

I hope you can join me for a great evening of music to help our WNY Veterans!

Clay Moden

Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight Receives Incredible Reception At BWI

There are some moments in life that just give you goosebumps. This scene at BWI airport with the Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight is one of them.

Brett Alan

Roswell Park Installs Victory Bell Just For Kids

When someone beats cancer, it deserves a celebration. At Roswell, that means they get to ring the Victory Bell. And now, they've got one just for kids!

Brett Alan

The Out Of The Darkness Walk To End Suicide Is Tomorrow

Did you know there are sometimes warning signs that can help to prevent suicide?

Brett Alan

When Josh Allen Scores Oshei Children's Hospital Wins

Josh Allen is working on just his second season with The Buffalo Bills, but he's already giving back to the kids in this city in a big way.

Brett Alan

Olive Garden Delivers Meals To First Responders On Labor Day

Labor Day is more than the unofficial end of summer. It's a day set aside to honor the American Labor movement. This year, Olive Garden will observe it by giving back.

Brett Alan

See Buffalo Police and Firefighters Rescue Dog From Water [VIDEO]

Surveillance cameras along Broderick Park captured Buffalo police, firefighters, and other first responders rescuing a dog from the water.

Val

Marine Who Died Gets A Stretch Of Highway Named For Him

LCpl Aaron Swanson died in 2011 in Afghanistan while fighting in our United States Marines. Soon, A stretch of State Route 390 through Lakewood will be known as the Lance Corporal Aaron M. Swanson Memorial Highway.

Brett Alan

Wegmans Now Has Carts For Kids With Special Needs

As of today, all Wegmans locations now have shopping carts to accommodate children with special needs.

Val

Amber Smith: Son River's Organ Donation Gave Life to Two Adults

Amber Smith calls her son River "our tiny, red-headed hero."

Sterling Whitaker