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THC gummies and drinks face ban under provision in government spending bill
A little-noticed provision tucked into the federal spending bill signed by President Trump could upend the THC industry.
Starbucks union launches Red Cup Day strike at dozens of stores — including 10 in California
The union representing Starbucks baristas launched an open-ended strike at stores in more than 40 cities on Thursday, coinciding with Red Cup Day. The action so far involves about 10 California stores.
Seneca leader, Civil War general to be posthumously admitted to NYS bar
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Seneca Nation leader and Civil War general is set to become the first-ever Native American posthumously admitted to the New York State Bar of Attorneys. Ely S. Parker served for the Union Army in the Civil War from 1863 until 1869. He was born in Indian Falls in Genesee County, [...]
Tonawanda man gets 4 years for shooting during auto repair dispute
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Tonawanda man has been sentenced to four years in prison for shooting a man during a dispute regarding an auto repair in December 2023, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Thursday. Detrick Gray, 42, shot a man during a dispute about an auto repair on Dec. 21, 2023. The [...]
WNY high school football championship preview
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Reaching the end zone in a Western New York tradition lasting over 46 years, Section VI hosts its football championship games on the existing Buffalo Bills field for the final time. Here is a game-by-game glance at the championship matchups Thursday and Friday night under the bright lights at Highmark [...]
WATCH: Leonardo DiCaprio eulogizes primatologist Jane Goodall
DiCaprio paid tribute to Goodall in a moving eulogy at the late environmentalist's funeral service on Wednesday.
New cannabis dispensary coming to Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Cannabis dispensary "The Good Life" is opening its first location in Buffalo on Thursday. Customers can visit the company's fourth location at 577 Forest Avenue in Elmwood Village. The shop offers vapes, edibles, pre-rolls and more. They are open seven days a week and delivery is available. "The Good Life" also [...]
Child sexually assaulted inside Hollywood restaurant, D.A. says
A man has been charged with sexually assaulting a young girl at a Hollywood restaurant, according to authorities.
Federal services, agencies slowly returning after government shutdown ends
The longest federal government shutdown in history is now history, and agencies and services are starting to slowly come back to normal.
Jesse Marquez, tireless defender of L.A. port communities, dies at 74
One of the Los Angeles region's most important environmental justice advocates has died.
SoCal rain forecast intensifies: Record-setting showers, flooding, mudflows possible
Evacuation warnings were issued across L.A. County as a storm approached Southern California, bringing the potential for an early end to the fire season as well as risks of flooding and mudslides.
City Council committee advances measure to limit LAPD's less-lethal weapons at protests
Councilmember Hugo Soto Martinez is leading a push for an ordinance to prohibit the LAPD from using "kinetic energy projectiles" or "chemical agents" unless officers are threatened with violence. Police officials have argued officers need discretion to use the weapons during moments of chaos.
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Sabres remain only NHL team without a road win
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Elmwood Avenue restaurant allegedly raided by ICE
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