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• McCain will return to Senate next week

  31-08-2017 14:48 via wivb.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — John McCain is returning to the Senate next week after undergoing treatments for brain cancer in Arizona over the August recess.
  McCain is the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and is expected to lead debate on a defense policy bill. The Arizona Republican will join the rest of his colleagues in returning to Washington after a four-week break.
  His office released a statement Wednesday saying McCain “will return to the U.S.
  
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• Power outages by county for Jan. 20, 2026

  20-01-2026 12:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This week's winter weather event has left a few hundred homes in Western New York without power. Here is a look at the current outage numbers by county, as reported by National Grid and NYSEG: Last updated at 6:40 a.m. Tuesday. National Grid NYSEG For the most recent forecast, https://www.wivb.com/weather-news/todays-forecast/buffalo-ny-weather-forecast-january-2026-new-years-day-mlk/.
  
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• Bills Mafia donates in honor of McDermott

  20-01-2026 05:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Following the firing of former Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott, Bills Mafia is reacting in a way they are best known for. Fans are now donating in increments of $19 to both the Skin Cancer Foundation and Make-A-Wish WNY in an effort to show their gratitude for McDermott. The amount of [...]
  
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• WNY school closures

  20-01-2026 02:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Several schools across Western New York have announced they will be closed on Tuesday due to the heavy lake effect snow and strong winds blasting through the area. The following schools are closed Tuesday, Jan. 20: For a full list of closures, click here.
  
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• Crews respond to WNY winter storm

  20-01-2026 01:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A winter storm warning is in effect for all of Western New York excluding Allegany, Niagara and Orleans Counties as heavy lake effect snow and wind gusts create sporadic whiteout conditions. A travel advisory is currently in effect until further notice for Erie County after it was first issued at 10 p.m. [...]
  
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• 'We will miss Buffalo': Sean McDermott's heartfelt goodbye to the Bills and their fans

  20-01-2026 01:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Departing coach Sean McDermott thanked the Bills organization and praised the team's fan culture in a written statement provided to an NFL Network insider on Monday after McDermott was fired following his ninth season as Buffalo's head football coach. The full statement posted on social media by NFL Network's Tom Pelissero [...]
  
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• Buffalo Public Schools closed Tuesday

  20-01-2026 00:37 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Public Schools announced they will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 20, due to the winter storm moving through Western New York. The school announced the closure on Monday evening, instructing all students and staff to stay home on Tuesday. All after-school activities have been canceled. High School Regents exams that were [...]
  
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• Hamburg High School hosts annual food drive

  20-01-2026 00:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As part of the MLK Day of Service, the Village of Hamburg and two school districts gathered for a food drive at Hamburg High School. Volunteers collected food donations left outside homes throughout Hamburg to benefit FeedMore WNY. "To see them come in and volunteer their time for us when they [...]
  
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• Bills fans react to Sean McDermott firing

  19-01-2026 23:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Bills fans were stunned to hear about Sean McDermott being fired by the Buffalo Bills on Monday morning, with two words standing out among fans -- shock and surprise. “I didn’t think they would let him go,” said Bills fan Greg Wittman. Bills “Fan of the Year” Therese Forton-Barnes said she [...]
  
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• Several WNY travel advisories in effect

  19-01-2026 22:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A winter storm warning has been issued for all of Western New York with the exception of Allegany County until Wednesday at 4 p.m. due to heavy lake effect snow and strong winds. Travel advisories are in effect for the following areas: The Buffalo Skyway is currently closed due to the [...]
  
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• Sabres extend 10-year skid in Carolina

  19-01-2026 22:09 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Sabres opened a week-long road trip by extending a decade-long losing streak in Carolina. Seth Jarvis scored the go-ahead goal on the power play at 2:10 into the third period for the Hurricanes in a 2-1 victory on Monday. Buffalo has lost 13 games in a row at Carolina since [...]
  
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• Sabres continue 10-year skid in Carolina

  19-01-2026 22:09 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Sabres opened a week-long road trip by extending a decade-long losing streak in Carolina. Seth Jarvis scored the go-ahead goal on the power play at 2:10 into the third period for the Hurricanes in a 2-1 victory on Monday. Buffalo has lost 13 games in a row at Carolina since [...]
  
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• Sabres coach Lindy Ruff reacts to Bills firing Sean McDermott

  19-01-2026 21:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Lindy Ruff, in his second tenure as coach of the Buffalo Sabres almost 13 years after being fired by the team, reacted Monday to the news that owner Terry Pegula has made a similar decision to dismiss Sean McDermott from his job coaching the Buffalo Bills. "I have a just a [...]
  
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• Sabres' Tage Thompson is NHL's First Star of the Week

  19-01-2026 20:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Sabres forward Tage Thompson has been selected as the NHL's First Star of the Week for the first time in his career, the league announced Monday. Buffalo's alternate captain tallied three goals and six assists as the Sabres went 2-1-1 in four home games last week. He had a hat trick [...]
  
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• 1 dead after fire in town of Concord

  19-01-2026 19:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 57-year-old man was killed in a fire in the town of Concord early Monday morning, the Erie County Sheriff's Office announced. Deputies responded to a report of a structure fire around 5 a.m. on Tarn Trail, officials said. Several fire departments responded to the fire. Five people were on the [...]
  
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• Skyway remains closed overnight due to winter storm

  19-01-2026 18:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Skyway will remain closed overnight on Monday due to the winter storm, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said. Further updates will be provided on Tuesday, Jan. 20 as the weather progresses. Several travel advisories are in effect due to a lake-effect snowstorm in the area, including in the city of [...]
  
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• Skyway closed due to winter storm

  19-01-2026 18:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Skyway is currently closed due to the winter storm, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said. Several travel advisories are in effect due to a lake-effect snowstorm in the area, including in the city of Buffalo and Erie County. A winter storm warning is in effect for all of Western New [...]
  
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• Who could be the next Bills coach? Analyzing the candidates

  19-01-2026 18:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Bills sent shock waves throughout the NFL on Monday morning, firing coach Sean McDermott after another playoff exit. McDermott played an integral role in changing Buffalo’s culture, ending The Drought and leading the Bills to the playoffs in eight of his nine seasons in charge -- but he also failed [...]
  
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• Sean McDermott out as Buffalo Bills head coach

  19-01-2026 15:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- According to multiple NFL insiders, Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott has been fired. Monday morning, Tom Pelissero, Adam Schefter, and Ian Rapoport each reported the move, which comes following the team's 33-30 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos in Saturday's divisional round game. According to Rapoport, Bills general manager Brandon [...]
  
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• Bills fire Sean McDermott after 9 seasons of falling short of reaching Super Bowl, AP sources say

  19-01-2026 15:33 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills fired Sean McDermott on Monday, two people with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The move came two days after the Bills were eliminated in a heart-wrenching 33-30 overtime loss at Denver in the divisional round of the playoffs. The people spoke to the AP on [...]
  
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• Bills fire Sean McDermott after 9 seasons of falling short of reaching Super Bowl

  19-01-2026 15:33 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills fired Sean McDermott on Monday, the team announced. The move came two days after the Bills were eliminated in a heart-wrenching 33-30 overtime loss at Denver in the divisional round of the playoffs. McDermott’s tenure ends after nine seasons in which he transformed the franchise into a perennial winner [...]
  
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• Gov. Hochul urges WNY: 'Take this storm seriously'

  19-01-2026 04:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- New York Governor Kathy Hochul is urging Western New York to "take this storm seriously" as much of the region braces for a severe winter storm to start the week. The storm is bringing with it strong lake-effect snow, heavy winds, and overall harsh conditions that will make driving Monday and [...]
  
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• WNY braces for heavy snow and freezing winter storm

  19-01-2026 03:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- City and county leaders gathered on Sunday ahead of a winter storm that's headed towards Western New York. A multi-day weather event is set to bear down across the region, bringing heavy amounts of snow, strong winds, and brutally cold temperatures. As of Sunday evening, a winter storm warning is in [...]
  
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• 1 taken to hospital after Marigold Ave. fire

  19-01-2026 02:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person was taken to the hospital due to smoke inhalation following a fire on Marigold Avenue Sunday night, officials said. The Buffalo Fire Department responded to a fire at 125 Marigold Ave. shortly after 7:30 p.m. The fire originated on the second floor and was contained by fire crews, officials [...]
  
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• 'Camp Coffee Ride' with GObike Buffalo

  19-01-2026 01:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- GObike Buffalo made the most of the winter weather on Sunday with its monthly "Camp Coffee Ride." Bicyclists started at GObike's workshop on Broadway, going to MLK Park, where they sat outside and enjoyed the nature of the park while sipping on some hot coffee. "It's a really good way to [...]
  
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• WNY Colton RV Camper Show returns

  19-01-2026 01:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Some Western New Yorkers are already planning ahead for summer after checking out the latest trailers at this year's RV show in Hamburg. The newest models of RVs were on display for families to check out. Everyone was welcome, from rookie campers to experienced campers. "People love walking through the new [...]
  
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• Bills fans deal with range of emotions after playoff loss

  19-01-2026 00:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Saturday's divisional matchup between the Bills and the Broncos began with plenty of enthusiasm. As the night went on, emotions shifted with every turnover. Then, an interception in overtime and a Broncos field goal confirmed Bills fans' worst fears -- the season was over. "My feelings were all over the place," [...]
  
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• Buffalo mayor to ban city workers, police from helping ICE with 'civil immigration enforcement'

  18-01-2026 23:59 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — While details remain limited, WIVB News 4 can confirm that Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan is planning to sign an executive order soon that will prohibit city workers and police from participating in "civil immigration enforcement." The Mayor's Office shared with News 4 that Ryan will soon be announcing an executive order [...]
  
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• Gus is looking for a forever home

  18-01-2026 23:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This weekend's Wake Up Wags featured Gus, who is looking for a forever home. "He’s 6 months old, he’s about 40 pounds," said Beth Neel with Buddy's Second Chance Rescue. "He’s great with people, great with other dogs. He is a puppy so he’s very high energy. ... Any home would [...]
  
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• Thad Brown: Bills demanding better goes both ways

  18-01-2026 22:24 via wivb.com
  
  DENVER (WROC) -- The Bills deserved better from the NFL. That statement is not a prelude to an exoneration of the Bills from this playoff defeat. They kicked this game away. No one was more responsible than their best player. But first, we have to address the officiating because your friendly neighborhood rage baiter will [...]
  
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