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Woman found dead in parking lot on Amherst Street
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A woman was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive in her vehicle in the Wegmans parking lot on Amherst Street, police said. Authorities responded to the scene shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday. Buffalo Fire and AMR personnel attempted to resuscitate the woman before she was pronounced dead. The cause of the [...]
Police fatally shoot armed person at Santa Monica park
Officials said a Santa Monica police officer fatally shot an armed person Saturday at Palisades Park.
"NY Fights AI Data Centers" tour stops in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New York State Senator Kristen Gonzalez stopped in Buffalo on Saturday, across from the Tesla Plant, as part of her "NY Fights AI Data Centers" statewide tour. Gonzalez, who serves as Senate Committee Chair on Internet and Technology, says that a growing number of communities across the state are raising concerns about the impact data [...]
Hamburgers in Hamburg: historian explores origin of the hamburger and Erie Co. Fair
HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The hamburger is about as American as it gets — and the same can be said for the county fair. But here in Western New York, some historians believe the two actually go hand-in-hand in Hamburg. "It all started right here, and we didn't know about it for a hundred years," [...]
Highway 1 in Big Sur fully reopens as Timber fire continues to burn
Big Sur's Highway 1 reopens to travelers after a 12-day closure caused by the Timber fire, which continues to burn in Monterey County.
Responding doctor reflects on Pembroke bus crash one year later
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One year ago, a tour bus carrying dozens of people was heading east on the thruway returning to New York City from a trip to Niagara Falls. Near Pembroke, the bus lost control, went into the median, and turned over into a ditch on the side of the road. Five lives [...]
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Motorcyclist who lost leg wins $28-million verdict after suing over L.A. firetruck crash
A motorcyclist sued after he was hit by a firetruck that was driving through an East Hollywood intersection in 2021, causing injures that required his leg to be amputated below the knee.
Feds order steep Colorado River water cuts for Arizona, California and Nevada
While the cuts are considerable, they are better than the worst-case scenario the federal government proposed in July.
'You hold the cards': Family presses DEC to declare hazardous waste site
The family in Niagara Falls who discovered industrial waste under their soil made several demands to the DEC on Friday.
'The Emperor is a fan': Darth Vader backs San Diego Flock surveillance cams
Darth Vader defends controversial Flock surveillance cameras at San Diego city meeting.
WATCH: Lifeguard in Aruba saves 3 family members
A lifeguard in Aruba saved three family members whose water tubing excursion took a frightening turn after one tube crashed into a boat.
WATCH: Rescued baby spider monkeys find a new home at the Nashville Zoo
Mexican spider monkeys – an endangered species – named Miso, Matcha and Mei are being given a new chance at life after being rescued from the illegal wildlife pet trade.
