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United Way Day of Caring supports expectant families
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Corporate partners hosted a community baby shower on Wednesday, supporting families who are expecting. The packing project coincides with the United Way Day of Caring, where volunteers put together baby care kits that expectant families can use. "When communities rally around mothers during this critical period, we help reduce stress, improve [...]
Silver Alert issued for missing 82-year-old man
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 82-year-old man last seen in Cheektowaga, officials said Wednesday evening. The Erie County Sheriff's Office said they are working with the Cheektowaga Police Department to locate Frank Kreil. The alert was issued around 6:45 p.m. Officials said Kreil suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, [...]
Bear claws 19-year-old's face and chest through window of Crestline home
Although bear attacks are rare, the incident has rattled some residents in the small mountain community of Crestline and sparked a probe by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Crews gain control of Boyle Heights warehouse fire; 'highly toxic' ammonia leak spurs concern
Los Angeles Fire Department ground crews, hazardous materials teams and three water-dropping helicopters were deployed to the blaze.
Crews respond to fire near Elmwood Avenue
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- WIVB News 4 is working to learn more about a fire that broke out on Wednesday evening near Elmwood Avenue and Amherst Street. Black smoke appeared to be rising from the area shortly after 6 p.m. News 4 has reached out to authorities to learn more. This is a developing story [...]
Effort to exempt new apartment buildings in L.A. from 'mansion tax' moves forward
On Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council directed the city attorney to draft a ballot measure that would exempt new apartment buildings from the Measure ULA tax that funds affordable housing and homeless prevention efforts.
Jun 17, 2026
Assemblymember Burke proposes Open Appointments Act
Jun 17, 2026
Black bear spotted in West Seneca neighborhood
Body found during search for woman who went missing after leaving gym: Police
Elena Katherine Moore, 39, had not been heard from since leaving a Planet Fitness in Lexington nearly a week ago, on June 11, according to police.
Trump administration pays $765M to kill more offshore wind projects, including one off California
The Trump administration on Wednesday said it will pay developer Invenergy $765 million to walk away from four U.S. wind leases, including one off the coast of California, and invest instead in geothermal and fossil fuel projects.
Los Angeles mom who killed her two young children was legally insane, court finds
Jasmine Hickman, who admitted Tuesday to killing her 7-year-old daughter and newborn baby in 2017, was sent to a state hospital rather than prison after a court found her to be legally insane at the time of the crime.
Ex-officer for L.A. firefighters union charged with stealing from charity
Adam Walker has been under scrutiny since 2024, when the local union's parent organization suspended him from his union position and accused him of improperly depositing more than $75,000 of the charity's funds into his personal accounts.
Riverside city manager steps down amid turmoil in City Hall
City Manager Mike Futrell is departing Riverside, capping off months of political turmoil in the Inland Empire's largest city.
WATCH: Messi's massive night and Kansas town adopts Team Algeria
ABC News' Lara Spencer reports on the budding love story between a college town in Kansas and a team from North Africa.
Jun 18, 2026
New summer market opens in Buffalo
Jun 18, 2026
World Cup celebrations take over Toronto, unite fans
Jun 18, 2026
Community takes the ice, raises funds to beat cancer
Jun 17, 2026
United Way Day of Caring supports expectant families
Jun 17, 2026