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Aug 17, 2026

Record-setting American flag hand-crafted by 97-year-old on display at Erie County Fair

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The largest beaded U.S. flag in the world is currently on display at the Erie County Fair. The 10-foot-by-6-foot flag was created by 97-year-old Carmen Ardito, a U.S. immigrant, using beads and fishing wire. After Ardito completed the project, she donated it to the Erie County Agricultural Society, the organization that [...]

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Aug 17, 2026

SoCal man dismembered mother's body, put it in the trash. He's found not guilty due to insanity

A Southern California man who killed his mother, dismembered her corpse and left the remains in a dumpster near their apartment complex in 2022 has been found not guilty by reason of insanity.

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Aug 17, 2026

Hochul calls Niagara County homeowner amid controversy over radioactive contamination response

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After being mired in controversy for much of the week over her decision not to meet with families whose properties are contaminated with radioactive materials, a Town of Niagara homeowner said she got an unexpected phone call Saturday from Governor Kathy Hochul. Kellie Motyka and her husband Mike are one of [...]

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Aug 17, 2026

Operation Tom inspires support for local veteran in need

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Grassroots initiative Operation Tom hosted a fundraiser in Grand Island Sunday to support their ongoing mission of improving the quality of life for a local veteran and inspiring others to do the same in their communities. The initiative was born from a friendship between Army Sergeant Major Jeremy Young and Army [...]

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Aug 16, 2026

WATCH: Lala batters the Hawaiian Islands

Torrential rain, flash flooding and damaging winds slammed the Hawaiian Islands as Lala delivers a devastating blow.

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Aug 16, 2026

Sheriff posts photos of 27 suspected of ransacking AutoZone during East L.A. street takeovers

Investigators said the suspects took part in a "coordinated, mob-like burglary" during two consecutive nights of street takeovers earlier this month.

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Aug 16, 2026

Gallego blames Trump administration for Lincoln conditions: 'True lack of leadership'

Adm. Mullen says morale has improved since the crew learned it's going home.

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Aug 16, 2026

Fans witness first Bills win in the new Highmark Stadium at preseason game

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Fans came out to Orchard Park Saturday afternoon to watch the Buffalo Bills face the Carolina Panthers in their first preseason game at the new Highmark Stadium, and left having witnessed the team's first win in their new home. For many fans, Saturday's game was extra special because it was their [...]

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Aug 16, 2026

Flights between L.A. and Hawaii disrupted as Hurricane Lala approaches the Big Island

Several flights from LAX to Hawaii were canceled Saturday, including service to Kona, Maui, Kauai and Honolulu.

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Aug 15, 2026

Palisades Village shopping center reopens, marking milestone for fire-weary community

Palisades Village shopping center reopens 19 months after the devastating 2025 Pacific Palisades wildfires, marking a major milestone in local recovery.

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Aug 15, 2026

WATCH: Joshua Baez becomes first MLB player to hit 3 homers in debut

Cardinals rookie outfielder Joshua Baez made MLB history by becoming the first player to hit three home runs in his big league debut.

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Aug 15, 2026

Bills get comfortable in new stadium with preseason win over Panthers

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — New Buffalo Bills stadium. Same Josh Allen. Allen displayed his familiar strong arm and elusive scrambling abilities on a 9-yard touchdown pass to Keon Coleman in the Bills' 29-14 preseason-opening win over the Carolina Panthers on Saturday. The outing was the Bills' first competitive game in their new $2.1 billion stadium built across [...]