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BPS board approves new agreement with NFTA
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo Public Schools vote on transportation for high school students has officially been approved, with classes set to resume next week. The five-year deal with the NFTA is worth nearly $81 million and will provide rides for students to and from school. On Wednesday, the school board's president called a [...]
Federal audit claims lack of 'adequate oversight' of lead-based paint in BMHA public housing
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority did not have adequate oversight of lead-based paint in its public housing, according to a new audit report released by the Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The audit report, released publicly on Aug. 20, found that BMHA "did not [...]
Inspired by Jordan Poyer, Czech man rides Vespa to Highmark Stadium to celebrate sobriety
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Bills fan is about to make one very long journey, and he's doing it for a very personal reason. Ludva Klatovský has never been to Buffalo, but a Bills player's words five years ago helped change his life. In 2021, former Bills safety Jordan Poyer opened up about his alcoholism. [...]
Marineland whale dies after being transported to Chicago aquarium
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A rescued beluga whale from Marineland has died shortly after being transported to an aquarium in Chicago, Shedd Aquarium announced Wednesday. Peekachu, a 23-year-old female beluga whale, has died, the aquarium said. "Peekachu was unique. She was blind in one eye and one of the smaller whales. Despite what could have [...]
Alleged 9/11 mastermind's long-awaited trial scheduled for 2028
The self-proclaimed "mastermind" of the 9/11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, will stand trial in June 2028, a military judge ruled Wednesday.
Sabres to play 14 national TV games in 26-27 season
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Sabres ended their postseason drought earlier this year -- which means they're in demand for national television games for the upcoming season. The Sabres announced on Wednesday that they will be featured in 14 national television broadcasts for the 2026-27 season. Eight games are on TNT/HBO Max, three on [...]
Musical director and keyboardist Rose Van Dyne talks 'Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert' at Riviera Theatre
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This year, the cult classic Jim Henson film "Labyrinth," starring glam rock icon David Bowie and Oscar winner Jennifer Connelly, commemorates its 40th anniversary. In celebration of the milestone, keyboardist Rose Van Dyne and her Goblin City Band are going on tour to present the film in concert. The tour stops [...]
Bryan Kohberger granted new hearing in bid to take back guilty plea
Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty last year to the University of Idaho murders, has been granted a new hearing in his bid to take back his guilty plea.
3 new storefronts coming to Walden Galleria
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Three new storefronts -- including two new additions to the food court -- are coming to the Walden Galleria, the mall announced Wednesday. Ruby Thai Kitchen is taking over the space that previously featured Subway and is scheduled to open in September. The restaurant features traditional Thai food such as Pad [...]
Dolly Parton never forgot Tennessee, now the state pays tribute
The death of country music legend Dolly Parton sent shockwaves around the world, but most notably in her beloved home state of Tennessee.
A City of Commerce council member wants to run for an illegal fourth term
A City of Commerce City Council member is running for a fourth term despite a city law that appears to make that illegal.
The countdown is on: Energy and environment battles to watch before Sacramento closes out its session
With days left in the legislative session, California lawmakers are considering several high-stakes energy and environment bills.
Aug 26, 2026
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