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• City resources help residents beat the heat

  01-07-2026 01:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A major heatwave is hitting Buffalo just days before America's 250th birthday. The city is helping residents cool down with several resources, including splash pads that are already open to beat the heat. On July 1 the city's pools will officially open, including a brand new one located at Masten Park. [...]
  
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• West Seneca man sentenced for fatal hit-and-run

  01-07-2026 19:08 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A West Seneca man was sentenced to 2 to 6 years in prison for a fatal hit-and-run in North Buffalo in September 2024, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. Samuel Baer, 45, also had his driver's license revoked for six months. The victim, 59-year-old Joseph W. Domnissey, was struck [...]
  
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• Bills partner with national tailgating company

  01-07-2026 18:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Whether you go to the Bills Mafia House, Hammer's Lot, or just bring your own setup to a lot around Highmark Stadium -- the Bills Mafia is well-known for its pregame tailgating. But starting this upcoming season, a national group will be offering fans the opportunity to tailgate like a "VIP" [...]
  
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• Former Erie County narcotics chief pleads not guilty to gun storage charge

  01-07-2026 17:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Former Erie County Chief of Narcotics D.J. Granville pleaded not guilty in Buffalo City Court Wednesday morning in relation to a gun storage charge. Granville was charged with unsafe storage of a gun after the weapon was allegedly found in an abandoned Tesla near City Hall in downtown Buffalo in May. [...]
  
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• Take 5 ticket worth more than $15K sold in Alden

  01-07-2026 15:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A top Take 5 prize ticket worth more than $15,000 was sold in Alden for Tuesday night's drawing. The ticket, worth a total of $15,411, was sold at the Marilla Express on Clinton Street in Alden. The Take 5 drawing is done twice daily, once at 2:30 p.m. and again at [...]
  
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• New Yorkers most affected by national diarrhea parasite outbreak: CDC

  01-07-2026 13:37 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (PIX11) — There's a mysterious outbreak of a diarrhea-related parasite happening in the U.S. right now, and New York is being hit by it the hardest. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is trying to determine the source of a Cyclosporiasis outbreak that has seen 145 reported cases across the country [...]
  
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• Damar Hamlin nominated for ESPY Award

  01-07-2026 05:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has been nominated for the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award for his leadership in turning a life-altering medical emergency into a national mission. In 2023, Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on the field during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Now, his Chasing M's Foundation raises [...]
  
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• Buffalo Public Schools face scrutiny for disproportionate suspensions

  01-07-2026 05:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For years, parents, students and advocates have argued Buffalo Public Schools rely too heavily on suspensions. Now, they're asking the Buffalo Common Council to help make sure promised reforms don't stop on paper. This all stems from the New York Attorney General's investigation into Buffalo Public Schools. In February, the attorney [...]
  
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• Woman charged with aiding terror group

  01-07-2026 04:57 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An Irondequoit woman is facing federal charges after she was accused of "attempting to provide material support and resources" to a designated foreign terrorist organization, the U.S. Attorney's Office said on Tuesday. Catherine Beth Washburn, 37, is accused of making roughly 80 cryptocurrency transfers, totaling more than $30,000 to a person [...]
  
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• Tips on maximizing gas mileage from AAA

  01-07-2026 04:35 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Despite the rising prices of rentals and gas, more than 72 million people are expected to travel over the upcoming week to celebrate Independence Day. That number is up from last year's travel rate. AAA projects that of that number, more than 61 million people will travel by car. AAA representatives [...]
  
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• 1 injured in incident involving purported fireworks, officials say

  01-07-2026 03:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Several people were injured after an incident involving purported fireworks in Buffalo, city officials said on Tuesday. The Buffalo Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 200 block of Lathrop Street around 8 p.m. Officials said when fire crews arrived on scene, they found no fire, but several [...]
  
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• 14-pound baby stuns parents, hospital staff in WNY

  01-07-2026 00:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A West Seneca family is celebrating the birth of their healthy baby girl, who's making headlines because of her unusual size. Born earlier this month at an astonishing weight, this baby left not only her family but also the hospital staff at Golisano Children's Hospital shocked. “They had estimated her to [...]
  
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• July 4 fireworks will not happen downtown Buffalo

  01-07-2026 00:17 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Fireworks will not take place downtown Buffalo for this year's Independence Day celebration, according to city officials. Officials said they discussed the idea of fireworks, but after exploring potential locations, they could not find a safe and widely accessible viewing area. As a result, there will not be a downtown fireworks [...]
  
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• Independence Day fireworks will not happen in downtown Buffalo

  01-07-2026 00:17 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Fireworks will not take place downtown Buffalo for this year's Independence Day celebration, according to city officials. Officials said they discussed the idea of fireworks, but after exploring potential locations, they could not find a safe and widely accessible viewing area. As a result, there will not be a downtown fireworks [...]
  
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• Erie County Fair debuts 'Animals After Hours'

  30-06-2026 23:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New this summer, the Erie County Fair is introducing exclusive experiences for animal lovers. "Animals After Hours" is new at the fair, taking visitors behind the scenes at the Agriculture Discovery Center for animal encounters, wine and cheese pairings, interactive photo opportunities and more. The event takes place Aug. 15 from [...]
  
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• Tips for staying cool in the heat in WNY

  30-06-2026 23:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As mother nature continues to crank up the heat, medical professionals are urging people to stay safe. That includes knowing the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Dr. Joseph Cronin, a physician with Western New York Immediate Care, said protecting your health in the high heat is all [...]
  
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• Tonawanda, North Tonawanda to host July 4 fireworks show

  30-06-2026 22:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The twin cities alongside the Erie Canal will celebrate America's 250th birthday together on July 4. North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec shared details on the special fireworks display. Skylighters Fireworks of New York will put on a professional display from a safe spot on the Renaissance Bridge that will be visible [...]
  
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• Watch WIVB's 'Mental Health 4 You' special

  30-06-2026 21:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- "Mental Health 4 You" is a 30-minute special by WIVB highlighting the mental health resources that are there for you in your community.  This special program, sponsored by Spectrum Health & Human Services, begins with a look at how the organization, which has been serving WNY for decades, is rebuilding its flagship location at 1280 Main [...]
  
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• Watch News 4's 'Mental Health 4 You' special

  30-06-2026 21:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- "Mental Health 4 You" is a 30-minute special by News 4 that highlights the mental health resources that are there for you in your community.  This special program, sponsored by Spectrum Health & Human Services, begins with a look at how the organization, which has been serving WNY for decades, is rebuilding its flagship location at [...]
  
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• Heat advisories throughout WNY

  30-06-2026 21:48 via wivb.com
  
  …HEAT ADVISORY for all of Western New York from now until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, and for McKean and Potter Counties from Noon Wednesday until 8:00 p.m. Thursday… …EXTREME HEAT WATCH for northern Erie (north of Route 20A including the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metro, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee Counties from Noon Wednesday until 8:00 p.m. Friday… …NWS Storm [...]
  
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• Excessive heat, humidity persists

  30-06-2026 21:48 via wivb.com
  
  …HEAT ADVISORY for all of Western New York south of the Lake Ontario Counties and for McKean and Potter Counties until 8:00 p.m. Friday… …EXTREME HEAT WARNING for Niagara, and Orleans Counties from Noon Wednesday until 8:00 p.m. Friday… …NWS Storm Prediction Center has once again included a portion of our area north of a [...]
  
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• 'Quack Quest 250' scavenger hunt throughout Buffalo

  30-06-2026 21:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The World's Largest Rubber Duck is making a return to Buffalo's Canalside for Independence Day weekend -- and leading up to the weekend, you might spot some customized ducklings throughout town. "In Erie County and Western New York, we are celebrating all 250 years of history, not just what happened 250 [...]
  
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• Buffalo man accused of throwing brick at FBI building window

  30-06-2026 21:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man has been accused of throwing a brick at a window of the FBI Building in downtown Buffalo in June, the United States Attorney's Office said. Octavio Smith, 47, has been charged with depredation of government property. Officials allege that on June 25, Smith threw a brick at a [...]
  
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• LeBron hits free agency: James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere

  30-06-2026 21:09 via wivb.com
  
  LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, which means another decision awaits. A mere 16 years after his first famed “decision” — the one that saw him leave Cleveland for Miami — James is getting ready to change uniforms once again. He has told the Lakers that his eight-year run with them is over [...]
  
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• LeBron James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere

  30-06-2026 19:13 via wivb.com
  
  LeBron James will not be back with the Los Angeles Lakers and plans to play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere. His decision is perhaps the biggest domino that will fall during the NBA's offseason player movement window, alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded by Milwaukee to Miami — one of James' former stops. The Lakers [...]
  
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• Buffalo sewer rates to go up slightly

  30-06-2026 17:20 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Sewer rates in Buffalo are set to go up slightly beginning in July, the Buffalo Sewer Authority said Tuesday. Starting Wednesday homeowners will be charged $1.34 per $1,000 of assessed value of their home, up from the current rate of $1.29. Overall, a "typical" Buffalo homeowner will see their rates go [...]
  
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• Sanborn man sentenced for killing 26-year-old

  30-06-2026 17:09 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Sanborn man was sentenced on Monday to 22 years in prison for shooting and killing a 26-year-old man in Niagara Falls in June 2022, the Niagara County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday. Gabriel Moyer, 24, had previously admitted to killing Keith Agee on June 4, 2022, pleading guilty to first-degree [...]
  
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• Hamburg man accused of shooting his dog

  30-06-2026 17:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Hamburg man has been accused of shooting his dog on Sunday, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday. Dennis J. Rutkowski, 62, was arraigned on Monday morning on charges of aggravated cruelty to animals, prohibited use of weapons, and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Hamburg police were conducting [...]
  
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• Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits

  30-06-2026 16:36 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The justices relied on a long-settled understanding of the 14th Amendment, adopted after the Civil [...]
  
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• Far Trio talks new record, touring the Northeast, music scene connection

  30-06-2026 15:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Far Trio, hot on the heels of its newest release, "Here and Now," are hitting the road to bring their soul-infused rock to venues across the Northeast. Two members of the trio, guitarist and vocalist Drew Azzinaro and bassist and vocalist Eamon Rayhn, spoke with WIVB about the band's latest [...]
  
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