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USS Abraham Lincoln heads to Thailand for brief stop after lengthy deployment at sea
The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is set to make a temporary stop in Thailand on its way home after an grueling deployment in the Middle East
WNY residents still searching for answers about radioactive contamination
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Save Our Backyards WNY, an advocacy group of residents, is still looking for answers about radioactive waste across Niagara and Erie counties. Residents from across the region gathered Tuesday to share their experiences, including homeowners affected by high levels of radioactive contamination. As the state Department of Environmental Conservation and Environmental [...]
Niagara Falls family continues to demand relocation
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On Tuesday, officials with the state Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Health were greeted by supporters of the McKiernan family, as the family continues to demand relocation from their 99th Street home in Niagara Falls after discovering industrial waste on their property. At this point, the McKiernan's will remain on [...]
Police officer who recorded colleagues' racism speaks out: LAPD response 'ruined my life'
Daniel Flores, the LAPD officer who faced criminal charges after secretly recording racist, homophobic and sexist remarks by fellow cops, has spoken out publicly for the first time, detailing the toll that the prior year and a half had taken on him.
Ban on 287(g) agreements takes effect across New York State
Tuesday marks the deadline for law enforcement agencies across New York State to end any formal cooperation contracts with federal immigration authorities.
L.A. takes aim at phenibut, an unregulated 'gas station drug' that is growing in popularity
L.A. City Council hopes to regulate phenibut, a drug one council member says is widely available to children in gas stations and convenience stores.
Aug 25, 2026
A look back at Dolly Parton's legendary career
Dolly Parton's family shares her final message amid news of her death
Dolly Parton's family is sharing her final message for fans around the world.
Tonawanda votes to switch from Flock to Axon license plate readers
TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The town of Tonawanda is making a change to its license plate reader cameras. The town has voted to switch from Flock cameras to Axon cameras as questions about the technology continue to spark debate across the region. The town has been in an agreement with the company Flock Safety for [...]
Dolly Parton has died, family announces: 'She will always love you'
“May God bless Dolly Parton, and may God bless you all. She will always love you."
California teacher's fatal beating sparked hunt for his girlfriend — and her husband
Two people were arrested in Mexico and extradited to California in connection with killing a man last year, according to authorities.
WATCH: Iconic moments from Dolly Parton’s career and her impact on music and culture
Entertainment journalist Aunyea Lachelle breaks down the country superstar’s impact on music and culture and how connected she remained with her hometown in Tennessee.
Grand Island employee claims anti-gay discrimination in lawsuit
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An employee at the Grand Island wastewater treatment facility is suing the town, alleging that he was discriminated against based on his sexual orientation. Timothy Burns, a full-time employee at the town's wastewater treatment plant since 2011, claims in the lawsuit that he received discriminatory treatment beginning in 2020 after co-workers [...]
Aug 26, 2026