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Lake Shore Schools names 2 new elementary principals
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Arriving with over two decades of educational experience, LakeShore Central Shore District welcomed two new elementary school principals Wednesday. The school district appointed Kimberly Oakes as A.J. Schmidt Elementary School’s principal and Brandon Pafk as J.T. Waugh Elementary School’s principal. Oakes spent the last five years of her career as an [...]
In trial opening, feds accuse man of lighting Palisades fire as 'revenge' against the wealthy
In opening statements, federal prosecutors accuse Jonathan Rinderknecht of starting a fire that reignited as the Palisades Fire to get 'revenge' against society.
Supporters cheer new L.A. County healthcare sales tax: 'It's a lifesaver'
Supporters of the Measure ER half-cent sales tax rallied Wednesday to celebrate what they framed as a historic win for the region's cash-strapped healthcare system.
A look inside the cab of the Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive as it makes a stop in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thousands of Western New Yorkers swarmed the Walden Galleria parking lots Wednesday morning to catch a shuttle and get a look at Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive, which stopped in the Buffalo area as part of its 2026 tour commemorating 250 years of American independence. The [...]
Customs and Border Protection opens probe into death of refugee in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has opened an investigation into the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a nearly blind Rohingya refugee who died in Buffalo in February. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's office confirmed to WIVB News 4 on Wednesday that she received a letter in May from the federal [...]
Former Epstein executive secretary tells Oversight panel he was 'master manipulator'
Jeffrey Epstein's longtime executive secretary Lesley Groff told a House panel that he was a "master manipulator" and that she was unaware of his crimes, sources said.
Search underway for girl swept away in ocean: Officials
A search is underway for a girl who was swept away in the ocean in Southern California, officials said.
Child shot in Buffalo, transported to hospital
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A child was transported to a hospital after being shot in the shoulder at a house on Hager Street Buffalo on Tuesday night, according to police. Officials responded to a shooting call on the first block of Hager around 10:15 p.m. Tuesday. Police said during a scuffle over a gun on [...]
WATCH: Celebrating 30 years of 'Toy Story' and beyond
A new, special edition of "20/20" takes a look at the creative history and secrets of "Toy Story" and more.
Key Tuesday primaries takeaways: Platner wins, but faces months of more scrutiny
Primaries in four states on Tuesday showed a victory for a Democrat who was facing controversies and the continued strength of President Donald Trump’s endorsement,
California's e-bike laws and restrictions: A guide on what to know
Here's a quick guide to whether yours or your kid's e-bike is legal under California law and who is legally allowed to ride them.
VA promise of 800 new homes on West L.A. campus this year shrinks to 260
Veterans Affairs is calling for bids to build up to 260 units of temporary housing on its West L.A. campus, reducing its earlier promise of 750 to 800 units and delaying the deadline.
