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Aug 19, 2026

Nearly $30,000 worth of Lego sets recovered from cargo train burglary, officials say

Authorities say they have recovered nearly $30,000 in McLaren F1 Lego sets from an abandoned van in Newberry Springs in San Bernardino County.

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Aug 19, 2026

Trump appears to have dropped tit-for-tat strategy for Iran attacks on shipping

The U.S. hasn't responded to weeks of strikes to commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz despite Trump's previous threats that the U.S. will “hit back much harder.”

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Aug 19, 2026

North Tonawanda pausing installation of any Flock cameras

NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- North Tonawanda is planning to remove the one Flock camera it has within city limits as the city is pausing the installation of any more Flock cameras for the foreseeable future. North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec, with the support of the city council, voted this week to remove the one [...]

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Aug 19, 2026

State approves 'Zone Zero' fire-safe landscaping rules, reshaping yards for millions of Californians

The California Board of Forestry approved 'Zone Zero' regulations outlining what residents in fire-prone areas can plant, build and store near their homes.

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Aug 19, 2026

Buffalo teen sentenced for bringing gun to BPS School 197

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo teen was sentenced to six months in jail followed by five years of probation for bringing an unloaded gun into a Buffalo public school in April, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office said. The teenager's name was not released because he was 17 years old at the time of [...]

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Aug 19, 2026

DOJ seeks to keep door open to re-charge David Hearn in Reflecting Pool case

Prosecutors argue the Reflecting Pool vandalism case against David Hearn should be dismissed without prejudice, which would leave the door open to re-charge him.

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Aug 19, 2026

Trump picks White House aide Dr. Heidi Overton for top FDA job

Trump nominated Overton to be the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.

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Aug 19, 2026

D.A. reduces charges against LAPD officer who recorded racist remarks by colleagues

L.A. County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman said an LAPD officer who was charged with multiple felonies for secretly recording racist, sexist and homophobic remarks by his colleagues will instead face misdemeanor charges.

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Aug 19, 2026

Trump announces temporary pause on Canada tariffs, citing new deal

The president said he had a "very good conversation" with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

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Aug 19, 2026

FeedMore WNY’s 'Party at the Pier' fundraiser returns to Buffalo waterfront

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- FeedMore WNY is inviting the local community to enjoy an evening on the Buffalo waterfront while raising money to address food insecurity across Western New York. The organization’s annual Party at the Pier fundraiser is set for Thursday, Aug. 20, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Buffalo River Fest Park. [...]

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Aug 19, 2026

Darline Graham criticized after saying she's 'not that informed on national security'

Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., is facing criticism after saying during a debate that she “is not that informed on national security."

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Aug 19, 2026

Kennedy Center filing reveals Trump's name could be on the building twice

A new filing in the Kennedy Center lawsuit offers new details on the vote to close the center and add President Donald Trump’s name back onto the front of the building.