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Restaurants prepare for busy crowds as Stanley Cup playoffs begin
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The moment Buffalo hockey fans have been waiting 14 years for is now almost 24 hours away. Downtown businesses are looking to capitalize on the excitement as the Sabres enter Game 1 of the playoffs. With expensive tickets in high demand, there will be many fans searching for places other than [...]
NFTA announces metro rail adjustments for Sabres game
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority announced some important details for hockey fans planning to use the metro rail to travel downtown Sunday night. The NFTA announced it will operate four-car trains to move more riders at once. Due to the length of the trains, the Church Street Station will be closed. [...]
Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade and fires on ships
CAIRO (AP) — The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalated again Saturday as Iran reversed its reopening of the crucial waterway and fired on ships attempting to pass, in retaliation after the United States pressed ahead with its blockade of Iranian ports. The strait is closed until the U.S. blockade is lifted, Iran's Revolutionary [...]
NWS confirms second tornado in Cattaraugus County
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down in Farmersville Wednesday night, the second confirmed tornado in Cattaraugus County that evening after another EF-0 tornado occurred in Machias. Officials said the tornado had peak winds of 80 miles per hour and began shortly after 8 p.m., lasting about two [...]
Appeals court allows White House ballroom construction to continue for now
A three-judge appeals court panel late Friday granted an administrative stay of an injunction blocking above-ground construction of the White House ballroom.
Trump signs executive order accelerating research into psychedelic drug therapies
President Donald Trump signed an executive Saturday that aims to accelerate research and approval of psychedelic-based therapies for conditions such as PTSD.
Apr 18, 2026
WATCH: Infant rescued in alleged abduction attempt
Apr 18, 2026
WATCH: 'Oldchellas' spread cheer
Longtime animal welfare executive named to lead L.A.'s Animal Services
Gabrielle Amster, a 19-year veteran of animal welfare service, has been appointed to take over L.A. Animal Services as general manager. Her appointment still must be confirmed.
Heroic dog's nonstop barking saves Orange County family from fire, says owner
Fillmore, a 3-year-old German short-haired pointer, barked relentlessly to warn his human family that a fire had ignited in the garage of their Tustin home.
WATCH: Police save baby from alleged abuduction after high-speed chase
Authorities say the baby's father forcibly took the 2-month-old from the mother and led police on a high-speed chase.
Learning to fly from the ground up: Owl sighting in Redondo Beach sparks public service announcement
Fledgling owls have been spotted falling from the trees in Redondo Beach, prompting police to release a public service announcement video for residents.
WATCH: Sea lion pup rescued after wandering into San Francisco neighborhood
The San Francisco Police Department and the Marine Mammal Center rescued a sea lion pup that had wandered out of its usual habitat and found its way to a neighborhood multiple blocks inland.
WATCH: ‘Bike bus’ movement gains traction, drawing kids and celebrities
Founder Sam Balto explains how group rides to school are spreading globally, building community and attracting stars like Benson Boone and Justin Timberlake.
Apr 19, 2026
WWII Army, Navy veteran celebrates 100th birthday
Apr 18, 2026