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Scholar Athlete: Williamsville East's Lia Brunskill
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A center attacking midfielder in the game of soccer is the one who controls the game. They’re in the middle of the field directing play, but for Williamsville East’s Lia Brunskill being a midfielder on the soccer team is more than just the X’s and O’s. “My favorite sport is soccer [...]
Buffalo man sentenced after nearly 5,000 images of child porn recovered
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was sentenced after nearly 5,000 images and 400 videos of child pornography were found in his possession in 2023, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Alexander Weidner, 35, allegedly uploaded child pornography to Snapchat and Instagram before officials searched his residence on Feb. 28, 2023. Two cellphones contained [...]
Suspect in police chase wreck that killed officer could face 80 years in prison if convicted
Steven Zapata was charged Monday with two counts of murder in the fatal car wreck that claimed the life of Alhambra police officer Alec Sanders.
Buffalo man sentenced after being found with postal service keys
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was sentenced after he was found unlawfully in possession of two United States Postal arrow keys last year, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Monday. Fortino Pilier, 28, was a passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over on Oct. 23, 2024. He was searched after he fled and [...]
Republican wins second seat on Orchard Park town council after recount
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Republican has won the second open seat on the Orchard Park town council after a mandatory hand recount on Monday, the Erie County Board of Elections said. Gregory Bennett finished with a total of 3,313 votes after Monday's recount, beating Democrat Paul Filsinger by 10 votes. Before the recount, the [...]
'An American nightmare': L.A. hosts first congressional hearing on effect of immigration raids
During a congressional oversight hearing in L.A. on Monday, more than a dozen elected officials, experts and community members laid bare the impact of the Trump administration's aggressive immigration crackdown.
Nov 24, 2025
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WATCH: 'Slender Man' attacker told officers to Google her name, police say
Illinois police said "Slender Man" stabbing assailant Morgan Geyser told officers who asked for her identity to "just Google" her name when she was captured on Sunday.
Florida man arrested for killing his brothers at Allegany County cabin: State Police
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 65-year-old man from Englewood, Fla. has been arrested for two counts of second degree murder and two counts of criminal use of a firearm after authorities say he got into a physical altercation with his two older brothers at a hunting cabin in Allegany County, ultimately killing them. Scot Thompson, [...]
'Legend': Claire Rothman, Forum president during Lakers' 'Showtime' dynasty, dies at 97
Claire Rothman, a trailblazing executive and trusted aide of former Lakers owner Jerry Buss, died Saturday. "The Lakers wouldn't be the Lakers without her," recalled Magic Johnson.
Can you survive a wildfire sheltering at home? For one community, L.A. County Fire says it may be the only option
L.A. County Fire plans to order Topanga residents to shelter-in-place if evacuating from fire isn't possible. It's raised concern from experts and residents, but the department says it has no other options.
WATCH: Roommates help rescue Vietnam vet stuck in California floodwaters
A pair of roommates helped rescue a Vietnam veteran as his car floated away in floodwaters in Southern California early on Friday morning.
Woman dead after shooting, carjacking in Cheektowaga
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A woman was killed after allegedly being struck by a vehicle in Cheektowaga on Sunday afternoon, Cheektowaga Police said. The incident began near the intersection of Walden Avenue and Hedwig Avenue and ended near the intersection of Walden Avenue and Alexander Avenue around 3:45 p.m. Police responded to reports that a [...]
