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Former Erie County DA John Flynn named Tonawanda supervisor
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Former Erie County District Attorney John Flynn was appointed the new supervisor of Tonawanda following a vote by the town’s board on Monday night. Flynn was appointed to the role following Joe Emminger’s retirement last week. Emminger had been the town’s supervisor since 2016. Flynn served nearly two terms as the [...]
Long Island Rail Road strike is over, New York Gov. Hochul says
Limited service will resume at noon on Tuesday, Hochul said.
Largest fire ever recorded on Santa Rosa Island endangers 'gem of California coast'
A wildfire sparked by the flare of a shipwrecked mariner has burned around one-fourth of Santa Rosa Island and marks what officials called the largest blaze recorded on the island in modern history.
Buffalo airport to receive $8.7M in federal funding
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Niagara International Airport will receive $8.7 million in federal funds as part of the Federal Aviation Administration's Fiscal Year 2026 Airport Terminal Program, Congressman Tim Kennedy announced Monday. The funds will be used to replace up to eight existing passenger boarding bridges, as well as new ground power units [...]
3 adults killed in shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego; both suspects dead
Three adults were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, the San Diego Police Department said.
Iran war: Trump's series of unenforced deadlines
With the war in Iran now past the 12-week mark, Trump has threatened for weeks to restart attacks if the country doesn't reach a deal with the US, but has yet to commit.
May 18, 2026
Transparency battle follows Ischua Creek fish kill
Epstein got 'special treatment' in jail, former guard tells House Oversight Committee
An ex-prison guard who was on duty when Jeffrey Epstein died in 2019 told House Oversight members Epstein got "special treatment” at the jail, two committee members said.
In unprecedented move, Secretary Hegseth hits campaign trail amid Iran war
The Pentagon said "no taxpayer dollars" were used for the visit.
Artists, community come together to welcome World Cup to Inglewood with murals and more
Several Los Angeles-based artists have been taking part in public events to create artwork celebrating community and welcoming the World Cup to Inglewood.
WATCH: Father and son headed to store when gunfire erupts at San Diego mosque
Local resident shares his account of what he witnessed after San Diego police responded to an active shooter emergency inside the Islamic Center of San Diego.
Ahead of Tuesday primary, GOP Rep. Massie says billionaires trying to 'buy' his seat
Ahead of his primary Tuesday where he's fending off a Trump-backed challenger, Rep. Thomas Massie joined "This Week."
At least 4 Virginia Dem House candidates drop out after courts throw out new map
Overturning a new congressional map in Virginia that would have favored Democrats has had an outsized impact on the state’s U.S. House primaries.
May 18, 2026