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Man charged with making terroristic threats allegedly had 'hit list' of officials
The 20 victims in the case identified by police are all Democratic members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
Ten times worse than benzene — California updates its science on two chemicals in everyday air
California health officials have released new scientific findings that suggest the health risks from exposure to two chemicals present in ambient air, acrolein and ethylene oxide, are worse than previously known.
Lockport Cabinet Factory to reopen
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Lockport's former Candlelight Cabinetry factory on Michigan Street will reopen following an acquisition by the newly formed Candlelight Curated Inc., Gov. Kathy Hochul's office announced Thursday. The company plans to launch a multimillion-dollar investment project to upgrade the historic factory's infrastructure with support from local investors and state incentives. "This is [...]
WATCH: Spirit Airlines faces lawsuit from former employees
Sam Sweeney and Brian Buckmire report on former workers suing Spirit Airlines over claims they were denied pay and benefits after the airline shut down operations.
SoCal man sold $80 million in cannabis products and didn't report it, state prosecutors say
A man who operated unlicensed marijuana dispensaries across Southern California is facing dozens of felony charges for evading $7.1 million in taxes, according to state prosecutors.
Depew medical practice agrees to $500,000 fraud allegation settlement
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Former Depew medical practice Lancaster Medical LLC has agreed to pay $500,000 to resolve allegations that the company fraudulently obtained a Paycheck Protection Program loan in 2020 that they were ineligible for, according to the United States Attorney's Office. Authorities alleged that Lancaster Medical LLC falsely certified their eligibility for a [...]
May 14, 2026
Border Patrol chief Michael Banks is stepping down
$8.7M project begins improving roads in Niagara Falls
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Drivers -- and their tires -- will finally find some relief from rough roads through an $8.7 million construction project aimed at improving highways throughout Niagara Falls. The LaSalle Expressway and part of the I-190 will be repaved through the project, creating a smoother driving experience. The New York State Department [...]
Community remembers 5/14 shooting victims four years later
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Members of the community gathered together Thursday to honor the victims of the mass shooting that took place at a Tops grocery store in Buffalo four years ago on May 14. The racially motivated attack at the market on Jefferson Avenue left 10 people dead, injured three others and forever changed [...]
'We won!' UC service workers get tentative deal for big raises, averting threatened strike
UC strike is averted as AFSCME Local 3299, representing 40,000 technical patient care workers and service staff, reaches a tentative agreement that it says won major raises and caps on healthcare premium costs.
WATCH: Teens save man’s life after stopping to change his tire
Three Florida teenagers speak to “GMA” about how their decision to stop and help a stranger ended up helping to save his life.
RFK Jr. spokesman resigns over fruit-flavored e-cigarette concerns, letter says
Richard Danker said the vape authorization "undermines" the department's recent guidance document related to youth risks of flavored nicotine, according to the letter.
Pedestrian dead after being struck by train in Tonawanda
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 63-year-old man died after being struck by a train near Sheridan Drive and Military Road on Wednesday night, Town of Tonawanda police said. Michael Lukacz of Tonawanda was found dead at the scene, police said. Police said that he appeared to have been attempting to walk across the train tracks [...]
