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2 dead in fatal car crash in Town of Chautauqua
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two people are dead following a fatal accident between two vehicles in the Town of Chautauqua on Thursday, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said. Authorities responded to the scene on Route 430 shortly after 3:30 p.m. Investigation determined that a vehicle driven by 23-year-old Alexander Morelli of Meadville, PA was traveling [...]
Pasadena peacock beaten by postal worker, video shows; neighbors outraged
A postal worker was captured on video throwing a rock and swinging a club at a peacock in Pasadena, drawing concern from locals, the USPS and Pasadena Humane.
Indian citizen charged in fraud scheme targeting elderly victims
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A citizen of India was arrested for allegedly defrauding elderly victims in a multimillion-dollar scheme, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Thursday. According to a criminal complaint, the IRS Criminal Investigation Division discovered an internet and telephone-based fraud scheme in January that targeted elderly victims throughout the Western District of New York [...]
Inside New York’s crackdown on license plate fraud with State Police
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The issue of license plate fraud has been a growing problem across New York State, leaving everyday drivers stuck with toll bills, speeding tickets, and violations tied to plates they turned in months or even years earlier. Now, Call 4 Action is getting exclusive access into how New York State Police [...]
'Connection of art is universal': Meibohm Fine Arts celebrates 125 years
EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Grace Meibohm is a third-generation art dealer. In 1901, her grandfather, a photographer during the Pan American Exposition, opened The Art Shop on Connecticut Street in Buffalo. In 1957, Meibohm's parents moved the business to Main Street in East Aurora and established Meibohm Fine Arts, along with The Art Shop's [...]
Salvatore's hopes to reopen Friday after fire damaged dining room
LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) — Salvatore's beloved restaurant and hotel should be back open Friday, according to the owner, who is working with staff to pick up the pieces after a fire damaged their dining room this week, bringing operations to a halt. The blaze broke out Monday afternoon in the boiler and made its way [...]
WATCH: Fishermen rescued after 5 days at sea inside cooler
The Mexican navy rescued the men after an aircraft spotted them drifting in the Pacific.
WATCH: Fantasy football players serving their time for coming in last place
With millions of fantasy football leagues around the world, the quest to generate the most unique and hilarious last place punishment has become an annual internet tradition.
Riverside man fostered dozens of children over decades. Now he's accused of child sex abuse
A Riverside man has been arrested after he was accused of sexually abusing children over two decades ago.
Trump admin moves to allow logging and construction in national forests
The USDA, which oversees the U.S. Forest Service, filed the proposed rule and corresponding draft environmental impact statement in the Federal Register on Tuesday.
WATCH: Steve Way talks new hit series 'Furious'
The actor and comedian discusses his role in the critically acclaimed crime thriller, currently No. 1 on Hulu.
China wrongfully detaining US citizen, State Department declares
The State Department said Thursday that an American citizen who traveled to China has been illegally detained by their government.
Aug 20, 2026