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Brush fire briefly closes Glendale Freeway as larger blaze blackens 200 acres in O.C.
The northbound Glendale Freeway was closed briefly for a small brush fire. To the south, fire crews battled a blaze in Orange County that quickly burned more than 200 acres.
Assemblyman calls for e-bike safety measures
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New York State Assemblyman Patrick Burke is proposing new legislation to create safer roads and protect riders on e-bikes, with back-to-school season in full swing. Burke said his son was severely injured in an incident involving an e-bike earlier this year. "We were in the hospital for four days ... he [...]
2 bodies in 2 days: Investigations underway after bodies found near Dominguez Channel
The bodies were discovered less than 10 miles away from each other. But there is "no evidence connecting the two death investigations at this time," said a sheriff's spokesperson.
USC faculty rally in support of unionizing with new, high-placed city allies
USC nontenure faculty rallied for union recognition with support from Mayor Karen Bass and Nithya Raman as the university appeals the vote.
Dental X-rays from decades ago are washing up in Dunkirk
DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An unusual find keeps showing up on the shoreline of Lake Erie in Dunkirk. "First I thought it was just a fun, different thing, and now I'm finding quite the collection that I wasn't planning on," Julie Bugaj, a Fredonia resident, said. Bugaj has walked the shoreline of Dunkirk for years [...]
LAUSD adopts moratorium on student AI use, another big move to limit classroom computer use
LAUSD has restricted generative AI access for all students on district devices, while allowing teacher use. Learn how this new policy affects classroom learning.
Sep 3, 2026
Power outages reported across WNY
80-year-old veteran recovering after NF road rage incident, police say
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Town of Niagara Police say a 24-year-old man from North Tonawanda is in custody and facing felony charges after he assaulted an 80-year-old veteran during an alleged road rage incident. Police said the incident happened Tuesday shortly after 3:15 p.m. on Military Road between 1st and 3rd Avenue. The victim [...]
Dolly Parton's Walk of Fame star scratched up days after her death: 'Doesn't make any sense'
Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame star was found scratched and marred just days after her death at 80, stunning fans who arrived to lay flowers in tribute.
Town of Marilla officials remember Supervisor Earl 'Skip' Gingerich Jr.
MARILLA, N.Y. (WIVB) — The town of Marilla remains in mourning this week after its town supervisor, Earl "Skip" Gingerich Jr., died following a tragic and shocking accident on his farm Friday morning. For many of the officials at town hall, Gingerich will be missed beyond words. For the deputy supervisor and town clerk, it [...]
WATCH: David Muir shares stunning dolphin 'stampede' off California coast
A remarkable display of nature was caught on camera when dozens of dolphins leaped through crystal-clear water.
Democratic Socialists endorse Raman in L.A. mayoral race
The Los Angeles chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America endorsed Councilmember Nithya Raman for mayor Wednesday, giving the challenger a boost of left-wing, door-knocking energy as she challenges incumbent Karen Bass in the Nov. 3 election.
Pardoned Capitol rioter pleads guilty to weapons charge
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Williamsville man who previously pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer on Jan. 6, 2021 at the Capitol riots, and was pardoned by President Donald Trump, pleaded guilty to two charges in connection to a domestic incident in June, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office said Wednesday. Thomas Sibick faces [...]
Sep 3, 2026
WATCH: Republican senator calls Hegseth 'inept'
Sep 3, 2026
WATCH: Piano prodigy releases album at age 6
Sep 3, 2026