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.
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PENDLETON, N.Y. (WKBW) — Years of ATV riding on the town-run Pendleton Rail Trail will soon come to an end, after the town board voted to close the off-roading side of the trail to all ATVs.
By: Derek Heid
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WKBW) — Niagara Falls sent thousands of letters stating that unpaid taxes must be paid in full by June 30, or homes will be foreclosed. Now, neighbors are voicing their frustrations with the sudden due date.
By: Derek Heid
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WKBW) — It was a scary scene on Friday at the Meadow Drive and Nash Road intersection after a Tonawanda Senior High School student was hit by a car.
By: Derek Heid
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The U.S. Men's National Team punched its ticket to the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup on Friday, and hundreds turned out to watch at Mes Que in North Buffalo.
By: Derek Heid
LEWISTON, N.Y. (WKBW) — A motorcyclist has been arrested after speeding, popping a wheelie and fleeing from Lewiston Police. The entire exchange was caught on the patrol car's dashcam.
LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WKBW) — Valiant Energy Management, a group from Houston, Texas, has come in to buy VanDeMark Chemical in Lockport just before its planned shutdown this summer, keeping the doors open.
By: Derek Heid
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WKBW) — Two Niagara Falls families are mourning the loss of a child after two weekend shootings took the lives of 19-year-old Jayla Brown and 22-year-old Jalin Rios.
As the Niagara Falls City Council prepares to vote on the using city funds to acquire the land for a $220 million arena project, Mayor Robert Restaino shared updates on his ideal construction timeline.
By: Derek Heid
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WKBW) — Family and friends came out on Thursday to honor Jayla Brown and Jalin Rios, the two young adults in Niagara Falls who were killed in shootings over the holiday weekend.
By: Derek Heid
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — More than 400 people are petitioning the Buffalo Bills to change their stance on honoring O.J. Simpson inside the new Highmark Stadium, after the team announced Simpson was "not a fit to display."
