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WNY, Niagara County experience intense rainfall and flooding
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Intense rainfall in parts of Western New York on Sunday caused major issues for residents throughout the day, including flooded roadways and large amounts of water in people's homes. "The last time we got a flood around here with this intensity was probably eight to nine years ago," Niagara resident [...]
Maryland lawmakers to consider steps toward partisan redistricting for 2028
Maryland lawmakers are set to kick off a special session to consider a first step in a partisan redistricting initiative that could help Democrats pick up an additional U.S. House seat by 2028
Measles case confirmed in Allegany County
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Health officials confirmed a case of measles in Allegany County Sunday. The Allegany County Department of Health said that the resident, who recently traveled to Ohio, began showing symptoms on Saturday, with positive test results being confirmed Sunday. The resident is being safely isolated until they are no longer contagious. The [...]
Concertgoer dies after reported brain injury at Warped Tour in Long Beach
David Granado Jr. attended the popular punk festival on July 26 with his girlfriend, brother and friends. There, he suffered "a traumatic and ultimately fatal brain injury," a fundraiser said.
First Buffalo Promise Walk raises awareness, donations for preeclampsia
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Participants gathered in Delaware Park on Sunday for the city's first-ever Promise Walk for Preeclampsia. The walk, a 1.5-mile route through the park's Ring Road Loop, aimed to raise awareness for preeclampsia, a hypertensive disorder that can occur during or shortly after pregnancy. Often characterized by a rapid rise in blood [...]
WATCH: Firefighting helicopters collide mid-air
While battling a raging wildfire near Athens two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air killing the two crew members on board.
Aug 2, 2026
WATCH: Passengers rescued after seaplane crash
Aug 2, 2026
Man charged in fatal South Buffalo shooting
Wings Flights of Hope hosts annual fundraising barbecue
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Wings Flights of Hope hosted their annual barbecue Saturday at Wings Meeting Place, serving up all you can enjoy food, showcasing live music from local artists, and fundraising to support their mission. "The best part about this event is obviously the fundraising, but [also] the awareness that comes out of [...]
Famed Big Bear eagle Jackie remains 'very sick' as malady remains a mystery
Veterinarians continue extensive testing to diagnose famed Big Bear bald eagle Jackie, who remains anemic and sick with a still unknown condition.
Suspect in deadly Chino Hills kidnapping worked with victim in real estate
Suspect and victim in a deadly Chino Hills trunk execution were commercial real estate partners embroiled in a business dispute, attorney says.
Conference addresses racial disparities in maternal care
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Health care providers, advocates, and community members filled Canisius University's Science Hall on Saturday for the Black Mamas: The Fight to be Heard conference. The event, hosted by the Buffalo Center for Health Equity and Jericho Road Community Health Center, focused on informing the community about mental health around the time [...]
WATCH: New footage of powerful home explosion
New bodycam footage of a powerful home explosion in Canton, Ohio.
WATCH: America Strong: Lifeguard heroically who rescues boy speaks out for the first time
Lifeguard Ryder Williams tells his story for first time after saving a 10-year-old boy from drowning in a dramatic rescue.
Aug 3, 2026