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Local leaders, volunteers come together for Serve Day
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Chapel in Cheektowaga celebrated Serve Day this weekend, bringing volunteers from local churches together with leaders to make a difference in the community. Volunteers assisted with clean-up efforts at three separate stations for the event, including in Town Park. Cheektowaga Town Supervisor Brian Nowak spoke about the benefits of the [...]
WATCH: California fire crews save Little League game from power outage
The Lakeside fire department, responding to check on the smoking power lines causing the outage, decided to help save the game with lighting from a new rescue unit.
WATCH: National BBQ Month heats up
Virgil's Real BBQ pit boss Michael Conlon joins ABC News Live to share tips on grilling in honor of National BBQ Month.
WATCH: 2 boaters safe after vessel erupts into flames off Miami Beach
Nearby good Samaritans rushed to help, pulling the pair to safety before the fire spread.
WATCH: Dramatic ocean rescue off the California coast
Two fishermen were rescued from a sinking ship in Moss Landing, California, by a nearby whale-watching boat that came to their aid.
Cuba grid collapse: The situation is growing more dire, experts say
The situation for those living in Cuba is growing more dire by the day as the island grapples with dwindling oil supplies to fuel everyday life.
May 16, 2026
$5M paving project begins across Erie County
Madewell, PopUp Bagels coming to Station 12
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Station 12, the new open-air shopping center planned in Amherst, is adding four more businesses to its lineup -- some of which are coming to Western New York for the first time. J. Crew, Madewell, PopUp Bagels and State and Liberty Clothing will join the project, opening their doors on Sheridan [...]
Which games do Bills fans have circled on their calendar?
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On Thursday evening, the Bills schedule for the 2026 season was released. The schedule has fans checking their calendars and making plans. With the new season comes new beginnings for the Bills; a new stadium, new head coach and new opportunities. "Buffalo has one of the tougher strength of schedules [...]
WATCH: Meet the teens who competed in 'World Series of birding'
These teens make up a high school birding team, "The Pete Dunnelins," who came in second place last weekend in the 2026 competition dubbed the "World Series of birding."
US Supreme Court denies Va. Dems' request on redistricting plan
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied Virginia Democrats' request to stay the state Supreme Court decision that invalidated a voter-approved redistricting effort.
Pain at the pump: Iran war tensions drain wallets in WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — With Memorial Day weekend just over a week away, many drivers are wondering when they might see some sort of relief at the gas pumps. Much of that depends on what direction the war between the U.S. and Iran goes moving forward, which has created tension among politicians and officials from Western [...]
WATCH: Toddler emerges from overturned car after police pursuit
A mother is in custody after authorities in Arkansas performed a maneuver to stop her car in a high-speed chase, causing it to overturn.
May 17, 2026
Watch: Sabres fans jump for joy after Game 6 win
May 17, 2026
Sabres force Game 7 with scoring deluge in Montreal
May 17, 2026
Photos: Red Bull Soapbox Derby Racing
May 16, 2026
Buffalo Bisons honor local veterans
May 16, 2026