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US missionary kidnapped in Niger is released after 9 months in captivity
An American missionary kidnapped in Niger in October has been released
Hochul announces $124 million for new Chautauqua County hospital
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that $124 million in state funds have been allocated for the construction of the new Northern Chautauqua Hospital. Hochul joined hospital leadership and local officials for a beam signing ceremony at the site in Fredonia. According to officials, the new 15 bed hospital will improve access [...]
Amid fire danger, Malibu declares emergency to clear homeless encampments — fast
Citing dangerously dry brush, the city approved the declaration to reduce the risk of fires associated with homeless individuals cooking outdoors or using fires to keep warm at night.
Trump imposes new drone tariffs, orders Navy to allow shipbuilding abroad
Trump is slapping “ad valorem” tariffs on drones and drone parts, citing the “national security threat” posed by such devices.
Feds settle lawsuit with L.A. County Sheriff's Department over concealed firearm permits
The U.S. Department of Justice claimed "a huge win for the residents of Los Angeles County and for the Second Amendment," announcing a settlement Thursday in a lawsuit filed against the Sheriff's Department over delays in processing applications for permits to carry concealed firearms.
Officials say Lineage will miss warehouse cleanup deadline. Lineage claims city has date wrong
A city-imposed deadline for Lineage to clean up the rotting food in its Boyle Heights warehouse is looming, and a City Council member says the company won't be done in time.
'Unconscionable': DOJ says California prisons failed to stop systemic sexual abuse of female prisoners
A two-year DOJ probe finds systemic sexual abuse and civil rights violations in California women's prisons. The state has 49 days to respond.
U.S. Rep. Tim Kennedy presses agencies to relocate family living on contaminated property
The state health department has declned a family's request to relocate them after they discovered suspected industrial waste buried in their backyard.
Sabres theme nights for the 2026-27 season
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Sabres announced Thursday their theme nights and giveaways for the 2026-27 season. The Sabres will have 17 theme nights throughout the season, beginning with the home opener against the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct. 3 See the full list below: To see the Sabres full schedule click here.
Kennedy Center board votes to add Trump's name, close for renovations: Lawmaker
The Kennedy Center board voted on Thursday to close for two years for renovations and to again add President Trump’s name to the facade, Rep. Joyce Beatty said.
National Park Service approves funding for Roosevelt site
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The National Park Service has approved about $300,000 of overdue funding for Buffalo’s Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site, Congressman Tim Kennedy announced Thursday. Just last week, it was the last remaining national park site in the U.S. waiting on federal funds for this year. Kennedy said the revenue will cover about a [...]
A 'super' El Niño is now super likely, leaving California bracing for impact
A "super" El Niño is now 95% likely to develop this year as the climate pattern gains dramatic strength in the Pacific Ocean — leaving officials across California and beyond bracing for a wet and potentially destructive winter.
