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Sabres extend coach Lindy Ruff's contract
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Having restored a winning culture and pride in Sabres hockey, coach Lindy Ruff has been granted more time to bring a Stanley Cup to Buffalo. Ruff received a two-year contract extension from the Sabres, the team announced Wednesday, rewarding one of the NHL's all-time winningest coaches for a remarkable turnaround season. [...]
Containment grows on Sandy fire, others across Southern California
The Sandy fire, one of several wildfires burning in Southern California this week, was 15% contained Wednesday morning.
Bike to school tradition returns to local schools
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- May is national bike month, and students in Buffalo are finding unique ways to incorporate more bike rides into their daily routines. GObike Buffalo participated in a bike to school ride Wednesday morning along with three local schools. Organizers said the event returned for its 10th year to highlight the physical [...]
Santa Monica Pier area among the dirtiest beaches again in new Beach Report Card
Environmental nonprofit Heal the Bay and the city of Santa Monica are teaming up to investigate and find solutions for the pier's poor water quality.
Hitting the road for Memorial Day? Here's what to know
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Millions of drivers will begin hitting the road for Memorial Day travel this week. Here's what to know if you'll be on the road, too. AAA expects 45 million drivers to hit the road on Thursday and Memorial Day this year. And as the holiday approaches, safety is top of mind [...]
Sinkhole shuts down runway at LaGuardia International Airport
The runway, one of two at the airport, is expected to be closed until 6 a.m. ET Thursday,
May 20, 2026
WATCH: Tips to protect skin from the sun this summer
May 20, 2026
WATCH: Hacky Sack craze makes a comeback
WATCH: Emotional father-daughter reunion at graduation
High school senior Jazlyn Ardoin had no idea she was about to go viral after her father surprised her at graduation following his deployment in Europe.
WATCH: Hero officer rushes to rescue choking toddler
Sgt. Thomas Cain rushed to help after police received reports of a choking child at a playground.
Screens would be banned until 2nd grade under draft LAUSD plan
The L.A. school board got its first look Tuesday at a draft policy that limits student screen time — and that will affect how teachers manage instruction.
Fire tearing through Santa Rosa Island reaches critically endangered trees
A massive wildfire has burned through nearly one-third of Santa Rosa Island, including reaching a grove of critically endangered Torrey pine trees. But there is reason for hope.
Pennsylvania 2026 election results
Pennsylvania held primaries for governor and the U.S. House.
Trump-backed Gallrein beats Massie in Kentucky GOP primary, ABC News projects
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie will lose his reelection bid to Ed Gallrein, who was backed by President Donald Trump, ABC News projects.
May 20, 2026
Buffalo man, two minors charged in Amherst robbery
May 20, 2026
Randolph student killed in car accident
May 20, 2026
Sabres extend coach Lindy Ruff's contract
May 20, 2026