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Amherst Christian Academy announces it is closing
AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Just weeks before schools will be welcoming students back, on Wednesday one local school announced that it is closing. Amherst Christian Academy, a ministry of Creekside Assembly of God, said it will conclude operations effective Aug. 14. They state that the Church Council of Creekside Assembly of God made the decision [...]
Bob Iger and Josh Kushner to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers
Former Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger and businessman Josh Kushner are buying the Los Angeles Lakers.
Virginia woman says ICE agent pointed gun at her, denies trying to run over agents
A Virginia woman said an ICE agent pointed a firearm at her head and falsely claimed she tried to run over agents during an encounter in Falls Church.
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul set for showdown with some sheriffs over ICE
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Gov. Kathy Hochul was joined by several state officials, including Attorney General Letitia James, for a press conference Wednesday where she sent a strong message to sheriffs statewide to end their existing agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or face the consequences. "You have 13 days -- you're on notice," Hochul [...]
WATCH: Oregon tourist dies after falling from iconic waterfall
Authorities said the 20-year-old tourist entered a restricted area of Silver Falls State Park.
WATCH: Monster Jam summer series is back, returning with veterans and newcomers
Tyler Menninga, driver of the legendary Grave Digger truck, shares how he got into motorsports and his favorite memory from his career so far.
Aug 12, 2026
WATCH: Solar eclipse sweeps across Europe
NYSP: Mother arrested, 2 missing Allegany County children found in Georgia
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two children from Allegany County who were allegedly taken by their non-custodial parent were found living in a shed in Georgia by U.S. Marshals, New York State Police said Wednesday. Nicole A. Koschuk, 42, and her children, Amara Koschuk, 6, and Lincoln Koschuk, 4, were found by U.S. Marshals in Trenton, [...]
Comedian Craig Robinson to play six shows at Helium Comedy Club this weekend: interview
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The last time comedian Craig Robinson took the stage at Buffalo's Helium Comedy Club, a pandemic shut down the world the following week. He'll be returning to Helium on Thursday, for the first of six shows, running throughout the weekend. Ahead of his performances, he spoke with WIVB about his blend [...]
Hundreds of California stonecutters fall ill with deadly disease 'for a product we do not need'
Latino men who cut artificial stone countertops in California are falling ill from an incurable and deadly lung disease at an alarming rate, a new study finds.
Mister's Bar and Lanes in East Aurora to close
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Mister's Bar and Lanes, a popular East Aurora bar and bowling alley, has announced that it is closing on Saturday after seven years in business. Mister's announced its upcoming closure on social media Wednesday, adding that "new owners have found an incredible new operator for the space, and a fresh concept [...]
Blanche, newly confirmed as AG, says 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' still dead
Newly confirmed Attorney General Todd Blanche reiterated that the Justice Department's "Anti-Weaponization Fund" will not be revived.
TIMELINE: Trump's elaborate covert exit from Turkey amid Iranian threat
In Turkey, Trump said the change in plane had nothing to do with security concerns, though he also reiterated that he's "number one on the kill list for Iran.”
Aug 13, 2026
New York Attorney General suing Healing for Heroes
Aug 12, 2026
Magnitude 2.7 earthquake rattles Stevenson Ranch
Aug 12, 2026