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Buffalo police investigating Zelmer Street shooting
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo police are investigating a shooting that took place on Zelmer Street Thursday afternoon, officials said. Officers responded to a call around 4 p.m. and found a male victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was taken to the Erie County Medical Center and the injury appears to be [...]
Frontier Middle School student death prompts response from school officials
HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Hamburg community was reeling Thursday night after it was learned that a Frontier Middle School student died, prompting a message to parents by the principal. WIVB News 4 received many concerned emails regarding the child's passing and we're now working to learn more about what happened. At this time, nothing [...]
Feds charge former L.A. nonprofit worker with possessing fentanyl, meth near MacArthur Park
Federal prosecutors allege that Christopher Barret Johnson, an ex-employee of a harm reduction organization that has served MacArthur Park, was caught by police with baggies of fentanyl and meth in his car, along with a scale.
In apparent reversal, Trump says he's sending 5,000 troops to Poland
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is sending 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland -- appearing to reverse a move announced last week.
Influencer files complaint against Steyer campaign, alleging violations
The influencer said Steyer's campaign committee failed to notify her of her disclosure requirements, as required by law.
L.A. City Council approves $15-billion budget, clearing the way to hire 510 police officers
City Councilmember Traci Park cast the lone opposing vote, saying the plan shortchanges the fire department and cuts the number of homeless encampment cleanups in her coastal district.
May 21, 2026
Is that Drake? 'Iceman' spotted in the 716
US diplomats undergoing divisive new review process
The State Department says the reforms will lead to more effective assessments.
WATCH: California couple found dead after sending money to Tom Selleck impostor
Donald and Karen Whitaker were found with traumatic injuries inside their home on May 15, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
Army cuts medical training amid funding woes
The Army has canceled medical training courses as the service moves to manage a multibillion-dollar budget shortfall.
Former Narcotics Chief Granville charged with unsafe storage of a gun
Daniel “DJ” Granville, the former chief of the narcotics division for the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, was charged Wednesday night with unsafe storage of a gun found in an abandoned Tesla near City Hal
Telecom company execs hit with $20M fraud charges in first case of self-reporting
Senior personnel at Telekom Malaysia Berhad allegedly orchestrated a "calculated embezzlement scheme" to divert millions of dollars into their own pockets.
Multiple wildfires trigger unhealthful air quality alert in Southern California
Wildfire smoke from several fires has triggered a smoke advisory for wide swaths of Southern California until Thursday evening, according to officials.
May 22, 2026
Buffalo chef Darian Bryan wins FOX reality TV show
May 21, 2026