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Stretch of Sunset Boulevard closed indefinitely as crews repair ruptured water main
Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood will remain closed for an undetermined amount of time while crews repair a water main and the road itself after a major trunk line ruptured Thursday.
Buffalo Skyway weekend closures
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The New York State Department of Transportation announced several closures for Buffalo's Skyway this weekend. The following closures will take effect on Sunday: Drivers should expect delays and are advised to follow posted detour routes.
WATCH: Shark sightings close East Coast beaches
Will Reeve reports on the increasing number of shark sightings off the coasts of New York and New Jersey and how they're affecting beach season.
7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported
A strong earthquake has struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast, right on the border with Guatemala
1 hurt in shooting on Rhode Island Street
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — One man was hurt in a shooting on Rhode Island Street early Friday morning, according to Buffalo police. Police responded around 4:30 a.m. to the 200 block of Rhode Island, near West Avenue and Plymouth Avenue. The man was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the abdomen. He was transported to [...]
What to know about testosterone after Hegseth directs screening for troops over 30
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently announced required testosterone screenings for some military members.
Jul 17, 2026
Toxic wildfire smoke chokes major US cities: Latest
Jul 17, 2026
Key takeaways from Trump's elections speech
WATCH: Breaking down Trump's latest prime-time speech
Rachel Scott analyzes President Donald Trump's latest prime-time speech, particularly his claims about foreign threats to U.S. election security.
Country artist Phil Vassar talks summertime, recent single ahead of Erie County Fair show
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Country singer-songwriter Phil Vassar will be performing at the Erie County Fair on Aug. 15 with Joe Nichols and Mark Wills. He spoke with WIVB ahead of the show. "Everything's good, I feel great," Vassar said. "Summer's really just kicking in and we're starting to get rocking again." Vassar released a [...]
Fire survivors were finally ready to rebuild homes. A new barrier is leaving them 'demoralized'
Fire survivors in Altadena and Pacific Palisades say they're running into another rebuilding roadblock: mortgage lenders delaying or denying insurance funds that have been allocated for their construction.
Gang member recruited accomplices on Instagram for a multimillion-dollar scheme, prosecutors say
South L.A. Crips member Chase Matthew Griffin pleaded guilty in March to conspiracy to commit bank fraud. He was sentenced to nine years in prison.
Mobile homes, an overlooked refuge of affordability, are disappearing in L.A. Residents fight to stay
Mobile homes are often the cheapest form of housing. But park owners can often make more money by selling, Los Angeles County has lost about a fourth of its mobile home parks since the 1980s.
China rejects Trump's election interference claim as 'groundless accusations'
China says it has never interfered in U.S. elections and has no interest in doing so
Jul 17, 2026
Parking will cost $2 at Canal Fest this year
Jul 17, 2026
Ramp, lane closures on Route 198
Jul 17, 2026
Buffalo Skyway weekend closures
Jul 17, 2026