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2 dead, 1 hurt after pair of overnight incidents in Niagara Falls
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two people are dead and one other is hurt following a pair of overnight incidents in the City of Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls Police said. The first incident happened at around 1 a.m. in the area of Fairfield Avenue and Highland Avenue. NF Police said officers to responded to a report [...]
BPD: 12 hurt in 6 separate shootings overnight
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Police Department is investigating a number of incidents after it said a total of 12 people were shot in six separate shootings that occurred between late Saturday night and early Sunday morning in Buffalo. All of the injuries appear to be non-life-threatening, according to police. Buffalo Police also said [...]
Billy G. Mills, among first Black politicians elected to L.A. City Council, dies
Billy Gene Mills was elected to the Los Angeles City Council in 1963 and served until 1974. He was also the first Black graduate of the UCLA Law School.
Suspect sought in shooting of 8 people, including 4 children, in Coney Island: NYPD
Eight people, including four children, were shot during a Fourth of July family barbecue in Brooklyn's Coney Island.
ECSO investigates homicide at Holding Center
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Erie County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an inmate at the Erie County Holding Center, Sheriff John Garcia announced Saturday. The Sheriff's Office said 27-year-old Antonio Pizarro was found unresponsive in his cell Saturday morning. Jail staff, along with Buffalo Fire Department and AMR personnel attempted to save [...]
Burgum defends cost of fixes to Reflecting Pool: 'It's going to be a small number'
On "This Week," Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said additional renovations to the Reflecting Pool will be 'a small number.'
Fire officials speak on firework safety for Independence Day
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For many, the Fourth of July weekend isn't complete without fireworks, cookouts, and outdoor gatherings. But fire officials say with that comes safety risks that should be top of mind to keep you and your loved ones safe. "This time of year, local, state, and national agencies see a huge uptick [...]
America at 250: A day to celebrate the country and try to avoid politics
From SoCal beach parades to sweltering East Coast crowds, see how Americans balanced patriotism, World Cup fever and political division on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Local family grieves the unexpected loss of mother
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On June 28, a local family's life changed forever. It started with a phone call no daughter ever wants to receive. "I was screaming at them, telling them to please save my mom because this is my last parent as well as for my siblings," Selena Spears said. "My sisters called [...]
WATCH: Dreamers and Innovators: American cinema
Whoopi Goldberg takes us on a tour of American cinema history, showcasing Hollywood's influential role in shaping popular culture over the last 100 years.
WATCH: Dreamers and Innovators: Americans and their cars
Cars have been a unique highlight of American culture ever since the Model-T first rolled off the factory line. "Americans have always measured freedom in miles per hour," Jesse Palmer says.
WATCH: Thomas Jefferson's descendants wrestle with complicated family legacy
Descendants of America's third president, Thomas Jefferson, grapple with history and belonging.
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