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Niagara Falls family asks EPA to investigate state agencies
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Niagara Falls family whose property is contaminated with chemicals and industrial waste has asked federal authorities to investigate two state agencies for refusing to relocate them despite concerns about their medically fragile son. Daniel and Jocelyn McKiernan filed a formal complaint with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's External Civil [...]
9th Circuit denies feds' appeal over 20,000 ballots; district court hearing to proceed
The decision clears the way for the lower court to proceed with hearing the case. A hearing is scheduled Tuesday afternoon before Judge David O. Carter in Los Angeles.
WATCH: Record early voting in key states as Trump, Obama appeal to voters on campaign trail
President Trump is campaigning in traditionally red states as voters worry about rising prices.
Former Bass opponent Rick Caruso now says he will vote for her reelection as mayor
Caruso said that he feared Raman would turn the LAPD into a "a laboratory for risky DSA social experimentation."
Appeals court declines to step in on Trump administration's California voting case
Appeals court rejects DOJ request for immediate order demanding California segregate 20,000 mail-in ballots from those Trump administration says are likely non-citizens.
Jay-Z announced as Super Bowl LXI halftime show performer
Jay-Z is taking the Super Bowl LXI halftime stage. Super Bowl LXI will take place on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
5/14 Memorial receives $12M from state to complete funding
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Fundraising for the 5/14 Memorial on Jefferson Avenue is complete after New York State announced it will contribute $12 million for the living memorial, officials announced Monday. The memorial will honor the 10 victims of the May 14, 2022 racist mass shooting at the Tops on Jefferson Avenue. "Our community was [...]
Pepper spray accidentally released at International Preparatory School
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Firefighters were called to International Preparatory School on 14th Street in Buffalo on Monday after a container of pepper spray accidentally discharged in a student's backpack, school officials said. According to the Buffalo Fire Department, several students had symptoms of pepper spray exposure. Students potentially impacted by the incident were evaluated by [...]
WATCH: Paris Hilton on navigating life after adult ADHD diagnosis
ABC News' Dr. Darien Sutton breaks down what you need to know about the disorder, and Paris Hilton shares more on her personal story.
Niagara Falls business admits to illegally storing hazardous waste
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Niagara Falls business has admitted to illegally storing hazardous waste at a property on Highland Avenue, the United States Attorney's Office said Monday. JEMF Buffalo Industrial LLC, a commercial real estate development company, pleaded guilty to storage of hazardous waste without a permit, which carries a maximum sentence of $50,000 [...]
North Texas woman indicted in $680k COVID relief fraud scheme to fund Cedar Hill home
A North Texas woman faces 10 federal charges after allegedly defrauding pandemic relief programs out of more than $680,000 and using funds to build a Cedar Hill home.
New DART CEO starts job amid investigation into the agency he formerly led
Nathaniel Ford officially takes over as the new CEO of DART today, but his former transit agency in Florida is currently the focus of a criminal investigation involving excessive spending and a $40 million budget deficit.
