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All passengers and crew on New Orleans cruise ship survive crash with tanker on Mississippi River
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A tanker in New Orleans that apparently lost its steering slammed into a docked river cruise boat with 180 people aboard Friday, the mayor said. All aboard survived after the crash prompted a massive rescue operation for passengers and crew who plunged into the Mississippi River as the ship took on [...]
Rivals combine for championship run in Class B football
AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — Medina and Albion ended a football rivalry that dated to 1898 before this season, merging to form a bigger, stronger roster that could withstand the rigors of the season. The combined efforts of the Orleans County Rivals produced a Section VI championship in their first year together, defeating West Seneca East [...]
Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton repeats in Class C football
AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — The combined football team from Chautauqua Lake, Westfield and Brocton schools had to replace nine starters on offense and eight on defense from last year’s Section VI Class C championship roster. The Eagles improved as the season went along. “Six seconds at a time.” That was the mantra instilled by coach [...]
Niagara Falls gas station selling gas for $2.99 a gallon
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- SNK Fuels, located at 502 Main St. in Niagara Falls, is helping people fill up their tanks for less than the average price at the pump in the area these days. "It's Christmas time; we are trying to help people out, you know, with good prices," Zain Hussein, the gas [...]
Microsoft outage sparks conversation on tech reliance
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After a widespread Microsoft outage disrupted emails and other services across the country Thursday, the company is now revealing what went wrong. Microsoft said the issue was technical and has been addressed, also saying it was not related to a cyberattack or artificial intelligence. "Thank God it's not a cyberattack; a [...]
Challenges remain for travelers, airlines after ground stop is lifted
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Federal Aviation Administration lifted a national ground stop Friday night that was issued for all flights earlier in the day, allowing departures to resume. However, more challenges are likely as major airlines continue to work on rescheduling flights for passengers. This is a particularly unique situation for airlines operating across [...]
Sarah Huckabee Sanders receives 2028 presidential encouragement
Supporters and donors have been encouraging GOP Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to run for president in the 2028 cycle, sources told ABC News.
Early morning Irving house fire kills 2
Two people died in an early morning house fire on Laurel Oaks Drive in Irving on Friday, according to the Irving Fire Department.
Fugitive wanted for domestic abuse and rape captured in Denton
U.S. Marshals arrested a Louisiana fugitive in Denton on Tuesday. Malik Kennedy is now facing felony charges for allegedly strangling and raping his victim.
Massive Christmas tree installed in Sundance Square
An 84-foot-tall Norway Spruce arrived in Fort Worth's Sundance Square this morning. Crews are busy getting it ready for the annual tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 1.
Schumer and Van Hollen face off for Senate majority leader. What do Democrats think?
Within moments of Chris Van Hollen announcing his intent to challenge Chuck Schumer in a race to lead next year’s Senate Democratic majority, endorsements began flying.
Dallas shooting near Kiest Park leaves 1 injured
Dallas police are reviewing cameras after a man was seriously injured in an overnight shooting and crashed his car into a utility pole near Kiest Park.
