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Jul 29, 2026

Salman Rushdie attacker found guilty on terrorism charge

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The man who attacked author Salman Rushdie at the Chautauqua Institution in 2022, leaving Rushdie blind in one eye, was found guilty on federal terrorism charges, officials said. Hadi Matar, now 28, attacked Rushdie on stage on Aug. 12, 2022, when Rushdie was about to give a talk at the institution. [...]

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Jul 29, 2026

Iran live updates: US begins retaliatory strikes against Iran, CENTCOM says

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

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Jul 29, 2026

Thursday vote on Blanche's confirmation as AG is postponed, Grassley's office says

Thursday vote on Blanche's confirmation as AG is postponed, Grassley's office says

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Jul 29, 2026

4 takeaways from rainy start to Bills training camp

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills "put the ball down," to borrow a catchphrase from elevated head coach Joe Brady, beginning their 25th training camp in suburban Rochester by dodging persistent rainfall during the first of seven practices open to spectators at St. John Fisher University. Here are WIVB News 4's top takeaways from Wednesday's [...]

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Jul 29, 2026

Multiple football coaches, players charged over alleged hazing at high school

The grand jury indictment follows a lengthy investigation into hazing allegations in the Cheltenham High School football program.

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Jul 29, 2026

WATCH: Renovations uncover wallet lost decades ago with cherished family photos inside

More than five decades ago, librarian Kathleen Regan lost her wallet at Lowell High School in Massachusetts. Now, 54 years later, workers found the lost item and returned it to her grateful family.

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Jul 29, 2026

WATCH: 'Jumanji,' BTS and wedding drama top the pop culture buzz

ABC News' Rocsi Diaz breaks down the latest entertainment headlines, from the new 'Jumanji' trailer to BTS’ Grammys decision.

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Jul 29, 2026

Manhattan DA challenges Trump's appeal of his 2024 hush money conviction

The Manhattan DA's office is urging an appellate court in New York to reject President Trump's challenges to his 2024 criminal hush money conviction.

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Jul 29, 2026

Americans are down on the economy and concerned about costs: Polls

July polls show the depth of Americans’ economic pessimism.

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Jul 29, 2026

UC accepts record number of Californians, but some select campuses out of reach for most

UC admissions data for fall 2026 show a record number of Californians were admitted, even as acceptance rates diverged sharply between its most and least selective campuses.

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Jul 29, 2026

Winning lottery ticket worth $3 million sold in Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A winning Mega Millions ticket worth a cool $3 million was sold in Buffalo in Tuesday night's drawing. The lucky ticket was sold at the Corner Market on Potters Road. The Mega Millions drawing is done twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m. To see winning numbers, click here.

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Jul 29, 2026

WATCH: Latest fitness fashion trends

Fitness expert and coach Ciara Lucas shares the latest activewear trends and workout styles for the gym, the court and outdoor activities.