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WWII Army, Navy veteran celebrates 100th birthday
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Community members gathered at St. John's Community Church Saturday to celebrate the 100th birthday of a World War II veteran of both the Army and Navy. John Eggen, a lifelong Western New Yorker, celebrated the major milestone alongside friends. "I saw quite a bit of the world," Eggen said. "I came [...]
30 prospects in 30 days: Iowa State's Dominique Orange
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Iowa State's Dominique Orange is one of the few true tested nose tackles in the draft. He's a player who comes to the NFL with a ton of experience. Orange played in 50 games at the college level, consistently proving his ability to eat up double teams. His stats aren't eye-popping, [...]
Humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating human half-marathon record
A humanoid robot has won a half-marathon race for robots in Beijing, running faster than the human record
Torrance man faces attempted murder charge in Long Beach police officer stabbing
Authorities say a Long Beach officer was stabbed during a confrontation, and a suspect was taken into custody with assistance from federal air marshals.
Thousands of fans expected to cheer on Sabres at Party in the Plaza
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For fans who aren't planning to watch the Buffalo Sabres compete in the Stanley Cup playoffs from a bar or KeyBank Center, there's another downtown spot ready to host crowds Sunday night. Canalside is hosting the official Sabres watch party event, Party in the Plaza. There will be two large screens [...]
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 [...]
Apr 18, 2026
NWS confirms second tornado in Cattaraugus County
Apr 18, 2026
WATCH: Infant rescued in alleged abduction attempt
Apr 18, 2026
WATCH: 'Oldchellas' spread cheer
California urges mpox vaccination after more-severe strain detected in San Francisco
California health officials are urging high-risk residents to get vaccinated against mpox after a potentially more-severe strain of the virus was detected for the first time in San Francisco.
Arellano: Meet the LAUSD veteran who leads the principals union
Maria Nichols has worked in LAUSD for 42 years but has led the principals union for less than two years. She helped negotiate a new contract and stood in solidarity with two other LAUSD unions.
WATCH: The internet’s favorite monkey continues capturing hearts
Punch the monkey’s fame is growing. Juju Chang traveled to the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan to see for herself why the world went bananas for the tiny macaque and his heartwarming backstory.
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.
Apr 19, 2026