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Supreme Court allows cancellation of TPS for Haitians, Syrians,
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Trump administration can cancel the temporary protected status (TPS) for thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants.
Supreme Court lets Trump turn away asylum seekers at the border
The decision effectively allows border agents to shut the door to migrants fleeing violence and persecution.
Zellner "caught off-guard" by primary election results
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Assemblyman Jon Rivera celebrated Tuesday night after defeating incumbent Jeremy Zellner for the 61st State Senate seat. This comes despite Zellner having the backing of the Erie County Democrats, as well as a major fundraising advantage. "I was surprised, we were caught off-guard a little bit," Zellner said. He believes many [...]
Cosmic Sports announces new Cosmic Hockey league
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Plans for a bright new version of hockey were announced Thursday right here in WNY by the creators of "Cosmic Baseball." "Cosmic Hockey" merges speed, skill, and creativity with state-of-the-art black light technology to create what Cosmic Sports calls "hockey's first-ever entertainment-focused barnstorming property." From the puck to the stick, to [...]
California voters will consider a measure in November to raise taxes on billionaires
Californians will vote in November on a controversial proposal to impose a one-time tax on billionaires to help fund federal funding cuts to healthcare for low-income people
Overnight search leads to life saving rescue in Boston Forest County Park
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 911 caller is being credited with helping to save a man's life following an overnight search in Boston Forest County Park. According to the Erie County Sheriff's Office, a search was launched around 8 p.m. Monday after receiving a report that an unattended vehicle had been parked for several hours. [...]
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library collects patches for 'We the People' quilt
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As we approach America's 250th Anniversary, the Buffalo and Erie County Public library is celebrating the stories and culture of our community by collecting patches to create a "We the People" quilt. "It's pure Americana, we're really excited by it and anyone is welcomed to come and express themselves through fiber [...]
National Park staff ordered not to reveal deaths as part of new policy, report says
The Trump administration is reportedly ordering staff not to confirm deaths or details about severe injuries at U.S. national parks — but officials are adamant the policy is not meant to conceal information from the public.
Sean Ryan addresses local impact of state mask measure for law enforcement
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Western District Judge Lawrence Vilardo rebuffed a request from the federal government for a preliminary injunction to block the rollout of a state measure, in the state budget, that prohibits local or state law enforcement officers from wearing masks that conceal their identity while interacting with the public. The Trump Administration [...]
Trump budget request omits funds for L.A. fire relief, prompting criticism from senators
The omission is the latest strain in a yearlong standoff between California leaders and the Trump administration over federal disaster aid.
Jury in Palisades Fire suspect's trial deadlocked, to resume deliberations Friday
Jonathan Rinderknecht was accused of "maliciously" starting a fire that six days later developed into one of the most destructive wildfires in Los Angeles history.
Some California cities pay up to $1,000 for reporting illegal fireworks. See which ones
This Fourth of July, you could earn some reward money for reporting illegal fireworks in these California cities.
Jun 26, 2026
WATCH: Car explosion sparks wildfire in Arizona
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