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Volley of gunshots at L.A. apartment building leads to 8-hour SWAT standoff
The incident began just after 5:30 a.m. when LAPD officers responded to reported gunshots. Officers requested backup and began searching the Broadway Palace Apartments.
North Tonawanda family urgently seeks liver donor for daughter
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A North Tonawanda family is holding onto hope after their daughter was diagnosed with sudden, severe liver failure. Loved ones are praying for a miracle and are asking the community to help them find a donor. Meredith Roberts symptoms began on Halloween when she noticed her urine was dark. After [...]
Food stamp theft leaves some in the lurch
ANGOLA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Victims of food stamp theft — whether through electronic fraud or EBT skimming — can no longer get refunds, leaving many local families struggling as grocery prices soar. The temporary federal law Congress passed in 2022 to allow refunds of stolen benefits with federal funds expired almost a year ago. Only [...]
New revelations emerge in corruption probe of ex-advisors for Newsom, Becerra
Political consultant Dana Williamson was arrested Wednesday. A former chief of staff to Gov. Newsom, she faces a 23-count federal indictment with charges that include bank fraud, wire fraud, filing false tax returns and making false statements.
Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon proposes $94 million budget
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Acting Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon proposed a $94 million capital budget plan for 2026 on Wednesday. He said the money would go towards improving the city's infrastructure, senior and youth facilities, cultural assets, Buffalo police, fire and public works, as well Buffalo Public Schools. Scanlon said $55.6 million for BPS would [...]
Federal defense lawyers 'face financial ruin' after months without pay, memo says
Last month, federal prosecutors told the court that judges could appoint defense attorneys to work without pay. In a memo this week, defense attorneys said months of nonpayment have "already taken a devastating toll"
WATCH: Train operator appears to fall asleep at controls
Video appears to show a San Francisco commuter train operator falling asleep at the controls while the train traveled up to 50 mph, throwing passengers back and forth.
WATCH: Funnel cloud of ash forms next to spewing lava in Hawaii
A swirling ash "tornado" formed next to jets of lava on Sunday as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is once again shooting lava more than 1,000 feet into the air.
Sheriff's deputy fatally struck while assisting stranded motorist: Officials
A sheriff's deputy in Indiana was fatally struck by a semitruck while assisting a stranded motorist on Wednesday morning, officials said.
Why did national parks look so normal during this shutdown?
At some national parks such as Joshua Tree and Death Valley, it's been hard to tell the federal government is shut down.
USC interim president is 'optimistic' despite unprecedented financial crisis
The private university, long known for its wealth, has eliminated nearly 1,000 positions and introduced an array of other cuts to close a deficit of more than $200 million.
Northern lights make rare Los Angeles appearance amid major geomagnetic storm
Triggered by an intense geomagnetic storm, the northern nights made a rare visit to the Southland on Tuesday night, painting the skies above the Angeles National Forest in dazzling pink and purple hues.
Nov 13, 2025
Russell Salvatore's stolen Bentley found in Buffalo
Nov 12, 2025