Omar Fetouh
Online Editor/Program HostMonday - Friday, 10 a.m.. - 2 p.m.
Omar started his radio career at the former WNED AM 970 as an intern in 2001. After hosting a weekly night shift for several years, Omar became a full-time program host in 2009. He currently hosts the midday shift, which includes the NPR programs 'On Point' and 'Here & Now.' Omar also serves as assistant news director for WBFO and is responsible for managing reporter assignments and much of the station's website and social media content. An avid public radio fan, the Buffalo native says he's proud to be a part of Western New York's best radio news team.
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Two Buffalo families that recently traveled to Italy are being tested for coronavirus, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday morning."We also have two…
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A Cheektowaga man has been arraigned on one count of second-degree murder in the Sunday shooting death of a woman who worked at a 7-Eleven store on French…
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Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown says he is "disappointed" Panasonic will be ceasing North American solar production and exiting its partnership with Tesla to…
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On this week's edition of WBFO's Behind The Bench, Buffalo Sabres reporter Bill Hoppe talks about the team's recent success, which has them back within…
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The Buffalo Sabres pulled off two deals prior to the NHL's trade deadline Monday afternoon.The team acquired forward Wayne Simmonds from the New Jersey…
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A woman who says she was raped by late Buffalo R&B singer Rick James when she was 15 years old is suing his estate for $50 million in damages. The…
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A parcel along Delaware Avenue is the preferred site for a new convention center, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz announced Thursday.A study…
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On this week's edition of WBFO's Behind The Bench, Buffalo Sabres reporter Bill Hoppe talks about the recent strong play of goaltender Carter Hutton, who…
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A Buffalo dairy cooperative has agreed to pay $1.35 million dollars to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit. Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. was accused…
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo has officially called an April 28 special election for the 27th District seat vacated by former congressman Chris Collins.That is the…