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South Dayton votes against dissolution
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- In South Dayton, residents voted against dissolution of the village government following a referendum held on Tuesday. If passed, the vote would have effectively dissolved the village's government. With dissolution not passing this year, supporters must wait four years to try the dissolution vote again.
Iran live updates: US carries out latest round of strikes, resumes naval blockade
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Hochul halts new data center approvals via executive order
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order on Tuesday that halts approvals for new data centers until July 2027, in order to protect New Yorkers from increased utility bills and depleted water resources.
Reaction pours in following resignation of BPS superintendent
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Officials with Buffalo Public Schools continue to be tight-lipped after the shocking resignation of Superintendent Dr. Pascal Mubenga Monday night. "Nobody on our team had any hint that anything was different," said Richard Nigro, president of the Buffalo Teachers Federation. "It kind of caught us all off guard." The school district [...]
Lobster poachers pinched in Santa Monica; crustaceans stuffed in bags, backpacks, a baby stroller
A clawed caper at the Santa Monica Pier went awry despite 'sophisticated' attempts by suspects to get away with poaching roughly three dozen spiny lobsters, authorities said.
Williamsville East administrator convicted of DWI
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An administrator at Williamsville East High School was convicted of driving while intoxicated after crashing her car into a garage in February, according to officials. The Wheatfield Town Justice announced 34-year-old Melissa Spada, of Amherst, was found guilty of DWI but was acquitted of aggravated DWI and a traffic violation. The [...]
This invasive insect threatens California's wine industry. It's been linked to another Costco-sold plant
This is the second known infestation of the glassy-winged sharpshooter in plants sold at California Costco warehouses in recent months. The invasive insect can be deadly to grapevines and threatens the state's massive wine industry.
Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, sworn in as senator
Darline Graham was sworn into the Senate on Tuesday to finish the remainder of her late brother Lindsey Graham's term.
Town supervisor, resident clash over radioactive contamination outreach
Exchange between the Town of Niagara supervisor and a local resident underscores tensions over radioactive contamination investigation by state and federal environmental agencies.
Taco Bell voluntarily removes some ingredients at restaurants amid parasitic outbreak
Reported cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, have surpassed 3,000 in Michigan, the state's health department said on Tuesday.
Bipartisan group of senators unveil Graham's Russia sanctions bill
Democratic Sen. Blumenthal said passage would be a "fitting tribute" to Graham.
WATCH: Spain, France, Argentina and England eyeing 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy
ESPN's F-C host Dan Thomas breaks down what fans can expect as the tournament reaches its final matches.
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