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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With reenactors, cultural performances, fireworks, and a reading of the Declaration of Independence, Erie County kicked off a celebration of America's 250th birthday on Saturday at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park. “There’s so many things that are not only important to our local story but to our [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A ribbon-cutting was hosted Saturday to commemorate the opening of the Kenan Civic Arena in Lockport, a multi-million-dollar facility that leaders say is the largest capital project in the Kenan Center's nearly 60-year history. The 70,000 square-foot space, which was largely funded by private donors, sees the addition of a fitness [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Niagara County residents gathered in Niagara Falls Saturday to voice their concerns about the mishandling of toxic waste on their properties. Resident group Save Our Backyards WNY said that the demonstration was organized to demand immediate action from state and federal officials in the form of full transparency, permanent relocation for [...]

A Los Angeles police spokeswoman said she had limited information, but on-scene camera operators recorded a street full of cars and dozens of people sitting on curbs, awaiting citations.

An official who oversaw the vetting of ICE recruits warned that the agency was shortcutting vetting procedures for new hires, according to a whistleblower complaint.

Michael Renteria was wrongfully convicted of two counts of attempted murder in 2013 after a witness misidentified him, according to Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman. A judge ruled Renteria was factually innocent on Friday.

Record-high diesel prices are squeezing California's economy, driving up fuel and operational costs for local farmers, trucking fleets and supply chains.

A billionaire businessman was accused of stealing sand from Malibu's Broad Beach. Now, he's donating a slice of beachfront to the public under a proposed settlement.