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Erie 1 BOCES offering free haircuts in December
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erie 1 BOCES is giving back to the community this month with free haircuts for people of all ages. The "Haircuts for the Holidays" initiative includes a complimentary shampoo, haircut and style at their workforce development student salon and barbershop, both in Cheektowaga. "At Erie 1 BOCES, we understand that the [...]
WATCH: Cortina's Olympic village ready for athletes ahead of 2026 Winter Games
Cortina's Olympic village is ready to house 1,400 athletes in mobile homes built from recyclable materials during the 2026 Winter Games, set to be staged in northern Italy.
Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.19%, near its low for the year
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell again this week, slipping close to its low point so far this year
Today in Bills stadium history: Dec. 4
In the sunset season for the concrete cathedral so often overflowed with as many as 80,000 passionate patrons, WIVB News 4 Buffalo is taking a daily look back over 400 games played in the Orchard Park stadium’s 52 years. Dec. 4 1977 — Washington 10, Buffalo 0 — The Bills bookended their ’77 home slate [...]
Riverside Academy closed Dec. 4 after malfunction fills school with smoke
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Riverside Academy (PS 208) is closed today after a water pump's mechanical malfunction at the school caused "a significant amount" of smoke to be released from the school's boiler system. According to Buffalo Public Schools, the district will be closing the school out of an abundance of caution as smoke odor [...]
'The Snake' is back: Dangerous, thrill seekers' Mulholland Highway reopens after 6 years
"The Snake" portion of Mulholland Highway is open again after it was damaged in the Woolsey fire. The county hopes new safety measures can deter high-speed races and prevent crashes.
King tides arrive Thursday in SoCal under the pull of the super Cold Moon
The National Weather Service warned California beachgoers to stay out of the water due to hazardous conditions as rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea.
Palisades High to reopen campus with portable classrooms one year after fire
Students will return to the Palisades High campus — using temporary buildings on the baseball field — as a $266-million reconstruction project proceeds.
Sabres reboard struggle bus, starting long road trip with 5-2 loss in Philly
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Sabres started their longest road trip in 15 seasons with a game that unraveled for them in less than a minute's time. The Flyers scored three goals within 59 seconds of the first period to win 5-2 on Wednesday night as the Sabres were unable to carry the momentum from [...]
Large water main break fixed in South Buffalo, traffic restored
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A large water main break at South Park Avenue and Folger Street has been repaired after about 40 homes in South Buffalo were left without water Wednesday night, officials said Thursday. Both traffic and water service to the affected homes have been restored.
Stricter traffic violations are coming to NYS in 2026
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Drivers across New York State will see new changes to the traffic violation point system beginning in early 2026, including stricter license suspension rules. A driver's license is currently subject to suspension if 11 points are accrued over a span of 18 months. New rules will change that threshold, suspending or revoking [...]
Search warrants are served on Imperial Valley farming magnate whose wife was found slain
Detectives served warrants on the El Centro home of Mike Abatti, as well as multiple structures and properties associated with Abatti's family and their business operations, authorities said.
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