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Niagara Falls man admits to murdering 79-year-old
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Niagara Falls man admitted to killing a 79-year-old woman in their shared apartment in July 2025, the Niagara County District Attorney's Office said Monday. William Smith, 66, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for killing 79-year-old Valerie Maye and is facing a sentence of between 20 and 23 years to life [...]
Carnival cruise passenger goes missing after cameras capture him going overboard
The cruise line company confirmed the passenger had gone overboard after reviewing CCTV footage. He is still considered missing.
Buffalo General Medical Center gets new name after 'transformational gift'
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo General Medical Center will be renamed the Scott Bieler Buffalo General Medical Center beginning in January following a "transformational gift" from the local businessman and his wife Kathy. Bieler, the CEO and majority owner of West Herr Automotive Group, began working for West Herr in 1975 and became majority [...]
Hundreds of flights canceled due to equipment outage
Flights have been paused at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey and Philadelphia International Airport in Pennsylvania due to equipment outages.
Helicopter fighting Yosemite National Park fire crashes, killing 2: Officials
The crash occurred Sunday afternoon during firefighting operations, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Trump to address UN General Assembly as Iran war looms large
The president is also set to meet with Gulf leaders impacted by the war with Iran during his trip to New York City.
Sep 21, 2026
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California declares statewide emergency ahead of epic El Niño storms
A statewide emergency has been declared in California in anticipation of a rough El Niño-fueled winter.
WATCH: Trump says 'Triumphal Arch' will be used as a sniper and drone facility
President Donald Trump is arguing that another one of his projects around Washington, D.C., is being built for national security purposes.
2 hurt in fire on Connelly Avenue
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person was transported to the hospital after a fire on Connelly Avenue Monday morning, according to the Buffalo Fire Department. Crews responded to the fire around 3 a.m. Monday at 95 Connelly Ave. in Buffalo's Kenfield neighborhood. Two people were removed from the building. Officials said one individual was treated [...]
NYC Mayor Mamdani, President Trump to meet Monday
The meeting will take place at Gracie Mansion, the official New York City mayor's residence, according to the mayor's office.
Despite court wins, California election war with Trump rages on
L.A. County says it has received federal grand jury subpoenas demanding voter registration information on dozens of individuals the Trump administration suspects may not be U.S. citizens.
Kamala Harris launches into the 2026 midterms as her 2028 decision looms
Kamala Harris is diving into the midterms, campaigning with Democrats like Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan
Sep 21, 2026
Niagara Falls man admits to murdering 79-year-old
Sep 21, 2026