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Hochul holds roundtable in Kenmore following executive order pausing data centers
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul met with local leaders and residents Monday to discuss the executive order signed last week pausing data centers. The moratorium halts approval for new data centers across the state until July 2027. The meeting was held at the Kenmore-Tonawanda municipal building, where just last month hundreds of residents [...]
Father-son duo kidnapped U.S. Forest Service workers, held them hostage, feds say
If convicted, the father and son pair from Siskiyou County face a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison and a $250,000 fine in the kidnapping of the federal employees.
9 dead, 60 hurt in 9 different mass shootings across US
In a violent weekend across the country, at least nine mass shootings erupted, leaving eight people dead and at least 60 wounded, authorities said.
Swan Lake coming to Shea's Buffalo Theatre
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One of the most popular ballets of all time is coming to Shea's Buffalo Theatre in November. Swan Lake will take to the stage at 7 p.m. on Nov. 20 at Shea's Buffalo Theatre. The United European Ballet Company performance will feature lead dancers from Ukraine and a Broadway-style production. "Swan [...]
Sunset Boulevard remains closed as ruptured trunk line repairs continue 'into this week'
Sunset Boulevard remains closed as ruptured trunk line repairs continue. Utility officials say repairs 'are anticipated to continue into this week.'
BPS Board of Education set to fill vacant seat
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Public Schools Board of Education has made its pick to fill a vacant board seat on Monday. After questioning several candidates to replace North District member Cindi McEachon, who resigned last month, the board voted to approve retired Buffalo police officer Roscoe Henderson III. Five board members voted yes [...]
Jul 20, 2026
WATCH: Small plane crash lands on Texas home
Northeast braces for flash flooding threat
The Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are bracing for a new round of severe storms and possible flash flooding on Tuesday after getting hammered by heavy rain on Saturday.
Old Pink arsonist admits to burning down landmark bar
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The man who set fire to and destroyed the Old Pink, an iconic Allentown bar, in 2024, pleaded guilty in court Monday to arson. John Burns, 42, burned down the bar on Allen Street during the early morning hours of June 17, 2024. Burns started the fire after he had been [...]
Construction underway to transform Marine Drive housing
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Construction is underway along Buffalo's waterfront, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday, aiming to bring vibrancy and economic benefits to the community while creating affordable housing. At Marine Drive, a $250 million first phase of construction will build 254 apartments where a 70-year-old housing complex currently stands. Officials said the entire $600 [...]
Buffalo man killed in Thruway crash
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was killed in a Thruway crash in Evans early Sunday morning, New York State Police said. Andre Akin, 33, died from the crash. A preliminary investigation found that Akin was driving a Kia sedan in the passing lane around 4:30 a.m. when the Kia moved into the driving [...]
WATCH: Dog honored after protecting boy from bear attack
Bella, a husky mix from Connecticut, has been honored for her heroic act saving a child from a charging bear.
Democratic senators want answers about Hegseth's military testosterone plan
Senate Democrats are pressing Defense Secretary Hegseth for answers about his directive requiring the military to measure troops' testosterone levels.
Jul 20, 2026
Eight Days of Hope returns for the seventh year
Jul 20, 2026