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L.A. takes aim at phenibut, an unregulated 'gas station drug' that is growing in popularity
L.A. City Council hopes to regulate phenibut, a drug one council member says is widely available to children in gas stations and convenience stores.
Wood fire evacuation orders downgraded in Riverside County as crews bolster containment
Evacuation orders and warnings were downgraded or lifted in Riverside County on Tuesday evening as crews made progress battling the 60-acre Wood fire burning in brush west of Perris.
WATCH: David Muir looks back at the life and legacy of Dolly Parton
The music legend, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist has died at age 80. Beyond her humble country roots in Tennessee, Dolly's career spanned more than six decades.
Western New Yorkers, Canadians balk at idea of renaming Lake Ontario 'Lake America'
NIAGARA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With his trade war with Canada intensifying, U.S. President Donald Trump floated the idea of renaming Lake Ontario to become “Lake America.” Both Western New Yorkers and Canadians are balking at the idea. In the president's post, he said: "The United States is giving serious consideration to changing the name of [...]
Buffalo man charged after Fourth of July weekend shooting
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man is facing charges in connection with a shooting that happened over the Fourth of July weekend, Buffalo Police said Tuesday. Shortly after 12:30 a.m. on July 5, officers responded to a shooting call at 732 Glenwood Ave. Police found three victims at the scene -- a 22-year-old man, [...]
Dolly Parton faced health struggles for a year before her death
The music legend died at the age of 80, her family announced on Aug. 25.
Aug 25, 2026
A look back at Dolly Parton's legendary career
Aug 25, 2026
WATCH: Remembering Dolly Parton’s legacy of giving
Tonawanda votes to switch from Flock to Axon license plate readers
TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The town of Tonawanda is making a change to its license plate reader cameras. The town has voted to switch from Flock cameras to Axon cameras as questions about the technology continue to spark debate across the region. The town has been in an agreement with the company Flock Safety for [...]
Dolly Parton has died, family announces: 'She will always love you'
“May God bless Dolly Parton, and may God bless you all. She will always love you."
California teacher's fatal beating sparked hunt for his girlfriend — and her husband
Two people were arrested in Mexico and extradited to California in connection with killing a man last year, according to authorities.
WATCH: Iconic moments from Dolly Parton’s career and her impact on music and culture
Entertainment journalist Aunyea Lachelle breaks down the country superstar’s impact on music and culture and how connected she remained with her hometown in Tennessee.
Grand Island employee claims anti-gay discrimination in lawsuit
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An employee at the Grand Island wastewater treatment facility is suing the town, alleging that he was discriminated against based on his sexual orientation. Timothy Burns, a full-time employee at the town's wastewater treatment plant since 2011, claims in the lawsuit that he received discriminatory treatment beginning in 2020 after co-workers [...]
State trooper from Lancaster resigns, convicted for leaking narcotics investigation
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A New York State trooper from Lancaster resigned after she pleaded guilty to a charge related to sending confidential photos related to a narcotics investigation last year, the State attorney general's office said Tuesday. Rosalia Flower, 35, had been assigned to monitor wiretaps for a narcotics investigation in 2025. The AG's [...]
