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Poll shows Bass, Raman and Pratt locked in tight race ahead of Tuesday's mayoral primary
Mayor Karen Bass leads Councilmember Nithya Raman by one percentage point, with Spencer Pratt close behind
WATCH: 2 hikers recount close encounter with grizzly bears
ABC News' Danny New talks to two hikers in Glacier National Park who are now laughing about their close encounter with grizzly bears.
Iran live updates: IRGC claims attack on US airbase after Bandar Abbas strikes
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Is AI to blame for hiring woes faced by college graduates?
Analysts disagree about whether AI is a factor in the hiring crunch.
Authorities investigate Eastern Park vandalism
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Authorities from the City of Tonawanda are investigating the recent vandalism that occurred in the city's Eastern Park on Wednesday. The city is currently working to remove the damage done and restore the park. Anyone with information is asked to call City of Tonawanda Police at 716-692-2121.
Cattaraugus county residents fight for summer rec program
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A long running summer program in the Village of Delevan is coming to an end, leaving families, staff, and children heartbroken after the Town of Yorkshire board voted to discontinue the ‘Delavan Yorkshire Summer Recreation Program’. “Why would you cancel it,” said Cameron Perrington, a student in the program. “Every kid [...]
Citing 'severe' math deficits, UC faculty demand a return to SAT tests for STEM applicants
Hundreds of University of California professors are urging the system to reinstate the SAT or ACT requirement for STEM majors by 2027, saying that the test-optional policy has created a widening preparation gap that threatens the value of UC science, technology, engineering and math degrees.
ICE agent who killed L.A. man allegedly threatened criminal charges over being identified
Brian Palacios, the federal immigration agent who fatally shot a Los Angeles man while off duty on New Year's Eve, allegedly threatened to have the person he suspected of leaking his name to the public criminally prosecuted, according to a court filing and an audio recording reviewed by The Times.
Buffalo prepares to see first cruise tourists in decades
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The first-ever modern Great Lakes cruise ship is set to arrive in Buffalo in roughly 24 hours, packed with dozens of passengers, some of whom will be visiting the Queen City for the very first time. While the new and official cruise ship terminal won't be operational at Buffalo's Outer Harbor until [...]
New York, New Jersey investigating FIFA's ticket practices as World Cup prices soar
FIFA is under fresh scrutiny for sky-high World Cup ticket prices and sales tactics that fans say left them with worse deals than they wanted
Fireball seen in sky across WNY, what exactly was it?
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- If your morning started with coffee and a quick double take out the window, you weren't alone. People across Western New York reported seeing a bright fireball streak across the sky Wednesday morning. So, what was it? WIVB News 4 spoke with Kevin Williams, a professor in the Department of Geosciences [...]
Toddler and father stranded in snow during bike ride in Lake Tahoe high country
A man took his 18-month-old son on a bike ride through the Lake Tahoe high country, only to be stranded in the snow. Authorities used a helicopter to rescue the two from the shoulder of Freel Peak.
