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Apr 18, 2026

WATCH: The internet’s favorite monkey continues capturing hearts

Punch the monkey’s fame is growing. Juju Chang traveled to the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan to see for herself why the world went bananas for the tiny macaque and his heartwarming backstory.

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Apr 18, 2026

Sabres fans gear up for first Stanley Cup playoff game in years

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Blue and gold fever is taking over Western New York as Buffalo Sabres fans prepare to cheer on the team as their pursuit of the Stanley Cup begins. It was bumper to bumper with stop-and-go traffic in local Tops parking lots Friday, with thousands of fans scooping up lawn signs that [...]

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Apr 18, 2026

Buffalo Zoo announces death of female tiger, Zhanna

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Zoo announced a heartbreaking loss on Friday, the death of their female tiger, Zhanna. Zhanna first arrived in Buffalo in 2019 from the Bronx Zoo. The zoo said Zhanna showed signs of her health declining, affecting her quality of life in recent days. At nearly 18 years old, she [...]

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Apr 18, 2026

Rosie's Handcrafted Ice Cream features Sabres-inspired flavor

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- It's pretty sweet to be a Buffalo Sabres fan right now. Rosie's Handcrafted Ice Cream is serving up a limited-edition Sabres-inspired flavor to celebrate the team's first playoff run after 14 seasons. The flavor is called "Top Shelf," taking inspiration from one of Rick Jeanneret's most famous calls. The sweet cream [...]

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Apr 18, 2026

Erie County investing $50M in infrastructure

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erie County will spend more than $50 million on road projects this construction season, and drivers across the region are hoping that revenue makes a big impact. Harsh winter conditions impact roads throughout Western New York, creating potholes at every turn. On Friday, County Executive Mark Poloncarz announced the county's road [...]

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Apr 18, 2026

Longtime animal welfare executive named to lead L.A.'s Animal Services

Gabrielle Amster, a 19-year veteran of animal welfare service, has been appointed to take over L.A. Animal Services as general manager. Her appointment still must be confirmed.

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Apr 17, 2026

WATCH: Sea lion pup rescued after wandering into San Francisco neighborhood

The San Francisco Police Department and the Marine Mammal Center rescued a sea lion pup that had wandered out of its usual habitat and found its way to a neighborhood multiple blocks inland.

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Apr 17, 2026

Actor Wyatt Russell to jump in Lake Erie to fulfill November Sabres text

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Actor Wyatt Russell is paying up on a November promise he made with colleagues from Lake Hour, the canned cocktail company he co-founded. He will be jumping into Lake Erie and chugging the beverage from a Buffalo Sabres beer sabre this weekend, after the blue and gold ended the longest playoff [...]

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Apr 17, 2026

WATCH: ‘Bike bus’ movement gains traction, drawing kids and celebrities

Founder Sam Balto explains how group rides to school are spreading globally, building community and attracting stars like Benson Boone and Justin Timberlake.

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Apr 17, 2026

The Buffalo Club to pay $1.5M to resolve false claim allegations

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Club, a private city club that has operated for more than 150 years, has agreed to pay $1.5 million to resolve claims that it falsely represented its eligibility to receive a loan during the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Friday. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the [...]

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Apr 17, 2026

WATCH: Jill Biden bids $35,000 for guest role on ‘Heated Rivalry’

The former first lady raised her paddle at $35,000 at the LGBTQ Community Center’s annual Center Dinner Thursday night, but was quickly outbid.

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Apr 17, 2026

WATCH: Boy with rare genetic disorder gets clap-out ceremony after hospital discharge

Six-year-old Bryce Morrison was known as a "ray of sunshine" while a patient at Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York.