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Jul 4, 2026

WATCH: David Muir goes inside the vault holding America's founding documents

In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia. David Muir is in the room where it all happened – and sees the first draft of the U.S. Constitution.

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Jul 4, 2026

WATCH: How family-run farms helped build the America we know today

Sara Haines returned to her home state of Iowa to examine the rich history of small, family-run farms.

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Jul 4, 2026

WATCH: Eagle-eye view of the Great American Fair

ABC News' Chief White House Correspondent Mary Bruce is atop the 110-foot-tall Ferris wheel that is the centerpiece of the Great American Fair.

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Jul 4, 2026

WATCH: Tall ship parade on the Hudson River in New York

ABC News' Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Scott is on Ellis Island with a preview of the largest maritime gathering in American history.

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Jul 4, 2026

Over 842,000 without power across the country as US is blanketed by heatwave

As America begins to celebrate its 250th birthday on Saturday, there are nearly 1 million outages being reported across multiple states.

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Jul 4, 2026

'So personal and so intimate': 'GMA' anchors talk Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed inside Madison Square Garden on Friday, July 3.

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Jul 4, 2026

Canisius football star Elijah Kimble commits to Syracuse University

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — With a diamond-encrusted 716 medallion glittering around his neck, the top-rated football prospect in New York State beamed with hometown pride in pledging to continue his career down the thruway in the 315. Elijah Kimble, the Canisius High School running back awarded the Connolly Cup trophy in his junior season as [...]

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Jul 4, 2026

Latest WNY Mario Lopez project wraps

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The latest film project to take place in the Buffalo area starring Mario Lopez has officially wrapped. "Christmas at the Starlight" stars Mario Lopez and Tony Danza. The main locations featured in the film are South Buffalo, the Village of Lewiston, and the Buffalo Heritage Carousel at Canalside. In a post [...]

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Jul 4, 2026

WNY kicks off Independence Day weekend with Buffalo Philharmonic, Cosmic Baseball

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thousands packed Downtown Buffalo Friday, on the eve of America's birthday. Many enjoyed a sold-out night at the Outer Harbor, featuring the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra as they filled the air with music and fireworks, and across town, fans waited in lines wrapped around Sahlen Field to get into the also sold-out [...]

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Jul 4, 2026

Missing vulnerable adult alert canceled for 68-year-old

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A missing vulnerable adult alert has been canceled for 68-year-old Jay Neal. Neal is described as a 5-foot-7 male weighing 130 pounds, with blue hair and brown eyes. He was last seen walking on Main Street in the City of Buffalo wearing a red shirt, black pants, and blue shoes.

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Jul 4, 2026

WATCH: How Chicago kicks-off July 4th celebrations

A look at how Chicago is counting down to celebrate July 4th at the iconic Navy Pier.

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Jul 4, 2026

Demolition work at Boyle Heights warehouse halted by solar array owner, Lineage alleges

Lineage, which operates the facility, accused Altus Power, the solar panel subcontractor whose rooftop equipment is suspected of potentially sparking the June 17 fire, of obstructing demolition efforts.