Derek Heid is a multimedia journalist at WKBW in Buffalo, NY. He covers a diverse range of topics including food production, real estate development, and sports, with a focus on both individual and team sports. Derek has been featured in NBC 24, NewsChannel 21 / NPG of Oregon, WKBW-TV, Wsaw-tv, and KALB-TV.
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Derek Heid's coverage largely focuses on local community events and personal stories in Buffalo, New York. His articles often highlight the experiences of individuals and families within the community, as well as local business impacts and government announcements.
Given his emphasis on personal accounts and local events, Derek would likely be open to pitches that involve compelling human interest stories from the Buffalo area. These could include unique family narratives or profiles of resilient individuals within the community.
In addition to human interest stories, Derek may also be interested in receiving pitches related to impactful local events or developments within businesses or government initiatives specifically affecting Buffalo residents.
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An inmate was killed, and another was hospitalized, on Friday after a group of inmates attacked another group of inmates at the Attica Correctional Facility.
NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA (WKBW) — The six Beluga Whales moved from the now-closed Marineland in Niagara Falls, Canada, have reached their destinations in the USA: Shedd Aquarium and SeaWorld San Antonio.
COLLINS, N.Y. (WKBW) — A Collins Correctional Facility inmate was killed on Thursday night after an incident with another inmate. This is the second inmate killed inside a WNY prison in less than a week.
By: Derek Heid
The NYS DEC and U.S. EPA have begun collecting soil samples after more than 100 people in Niagara County received a letter warning that high levels of radioactive material were found in their yards.
By: Derek Heid
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Ten Buffalo high school graduates received a surprise visit from the Buffalo Bills' Dion Dawkins, as he gifted each of the incoming college freshmen with $1,000 scholarships.
By: Derek Heid
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency held a press conference to address concerns about Niagara County radiation screenings.
By: Derek Heid
Niagara Falls Redevelopment has threatened legal action against the city of Niagara Falls for failing to pay its $4M piece of the Centennial Park settlement. City council set to vote again Wednesday.
By: Derek Heid
WHEATFIELD, N.Y. (WKBW) — Just as Whistling Straights neighbors in Wheatfield were settling into life with daily mail delivery, the US Postal Service went back on its decision and will end the new deliveries next month.
By: Derek Heid
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WKBW) — One month after 19-year-old Jayla Brown and 22-year-old Jalin Rios were shot and killed at Fourth of July gatherings in Niagara Falls, police still have yet to make an arrest in either person's case.
By: Derek Heid
The Niagara Falls Mayor and police chief told reporters Wednesday in no uncertain terms that city council made a mistake in not yet accepting state ‘Gun Involved Violence Elimination' grant money.
