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Mobile Museum of Tolerance visits Park School of Buffalo
AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Museum of Tolerance opened in Los Angeles back in the early nineties and they have created mobile museum exhibits to bring their message to other parts of the country. "What tolerance is is the first way we show respect to somebody, right?" said Brian Strafach, an educator with the Mobile [...]
New law targets hemp-derived THC products, raises industry worries
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A federal ban on hemp-derived THC products could cause the hemp industry to wilt. The deal to reopen the government includes legislation that would reverse what some perceive as a "loophole" in the 2018 Farm Bill. Legal expert and Attorney at Vangst Joe Schafer says if this passes, it could up-end [...]
Feeling lucky? Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $965 million for this Friday's drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot reached nearly a billion dollars for the eighth time in the game's history after no winners were announced in Tuesday night's drawing.
Family of Cybertruck hit and run victim reacts to arrest of alleged driver
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The family of Paache Spikes-Redding, the Buffalo woman hit and killed by a Tesla Cyber Truck, are speaking out tonight exclusively with News 4 following the arrest of the alleged driver, nearly four months after the crash. Months of mourning and waiting for the suspect to be caught concluded this week [...]
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 [...]
Nov 12, 2025
Food stamp theft leaves some in the lurch
WATCH: Concerns about AI after Matthew McConaughey creates digital version of his voice
Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey has teamed up with AI company ElevenLabs to create a digital replica of his voice.
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.
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.
