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South Carolina's next steps after senator's death
Sen. Lindsey Graham's death has sparked a political scramble in South Carolina
Former local firefighter stumbles upon 9/11 memorial in Ireland, carrying out new mission
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Former Western New York volunteer firefighter Brian Dadswell was deployed to New York City 25 years ago, just 36 hours after the September 11 terrorist attacks, joining crews in the days following the nation's darkest moments, and recently, a chance encounter halfway around the word has inspired him to give back [...]
Danceability hosts second annual WNY Inclusive Carnival
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- In the heart of WNY's festival and carnival season, a local organization is making sure people of all abilities can join in on the fun. Danceability hosted the second annual WNY Inclusive Carnival at the Richardson Olmsted Campus on Sunday. From games and activities to food trucks, music, and raffles, there [...]
2 people hospitalized after being struck by car in Batavia
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A husband and wife are in the hospital after being struck by a car at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Drive and Park Road in Batavia on Sunday. The couple was driving a tri-wheel motorcycle when a car turning left onto Park Road failed to yield to the right of way, [...]
Lindsey Graham, longtime senator from South Carolina and Trump ally, dies at 71
Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died on Saturday after a "brief and sudden" illness, his office said.
Crews respond to garage fire on Tonawanda Creek Road
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Niagara County Sheriff's Office is investigating a structure fire that occurred Sunday on Tonawanda Creek Road. Authorities received multiple 911 calls around 3:30 p.m. reporting a garage on fire. Upon arrival at 5720 Tonawanda Creek Road, deputies said the garage was fully engulfed in flames, with fire having spread to [...]
Jul 12, 2026
Magnitude 3.2 earthquake reported near Arvin
Three cheers for the new bleachers at Taste of Buffalo!
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Call me crazy — but the thing that has me cheering about the 2026 Taste of Buffalo (TOB), the big change that leaps off the plate, the most welcome new item at the food festival, has nothing to do with food. It is quite simply — a place to place your [...]
Earthquake: 4.2 quake near Bakersfield
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was reported Sunday morning 26 miles from Bakersfield.
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner officially withdraws from race
Graham Platner officially withdrew from the Maine Senate race on Friday.
'Lindsey Graham was irreplaceable': South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott
South Carolina Republican Sen. Tim Scott was emotional when reminiscing about Sen. Lindsey Graham after his sudden passing, saying "Lindsey Graham was irreplaceable."
LAPD suspends use of Flock surveillance cameras over privacy issues
Privacy concerns led the LAPD to pause its use of Flock Safety's license plate surveillance cameras. The company has been criticized for allowing federal and national agencies to access its data.
Three Envelopes, Two Winners: My Taste of Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Wahoo! As one of the lucky food judges for the annual Taste of Buffalo (TOB), I always consider it a point of pride when one of the restaurants I am assigned to sample and rate — wins one of the coveted awards. This year, two of 'my' restaurants were winners! A panel [...]
Jul 13, 2026
WATCH: Bison attacks tourist at Yellowstone Park
Jul 13, 2026
'Jurassic Park' actor Sam Neill dies at 78
Jul 13, 2026