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Mountain climbers inspire students at St. Mary's School for the Deaf
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Students at St. Mary's School for the Deaf in Buffalo learned about climbing mountains from two people who climbed the highest peak on the planet. The Niagara Climbing Center provided a special climbing experience for students on Wednesday. Scott Lehmann and Shayna Unger shared stories about making the climb that few [...]
Bills defensive lineman T.J. Sanders out indefinitely after having appendectomy
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills defensive lineman T.J. Sanders is out indefinitely after having an appendectomy, coach Joe Brady said on Wednesday. Brady didn’t provide a timetable on Sanders’ return in announcing the player had surgery a day earlier. The second-year player was a projected starter, and has yet to appear in a [...]
Sabres defensemen Mattias Samuelsson, Olen Zellweger injured in preseason debuts
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A pair of Sabres defensemen are out indefinitely after getting hurt during their first game action of the preseason. Mattias Samuelsson was listed as week to week with a lower-body injury and Olen Zellweger is going through the concussion protocol, coach Lindy Ruff said following practice Wednesday. Both players got hurt [...]
Man admits to 9 burglaries in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 53-year-old man is facing up to 20 years in prison after admitting to nine burglaries in Buffalo last year, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. Dale E. Gabler, of no permanent address, pleaded guilty to nine counts of second-degree burglary, two counts of second-degree attempted burglary, one count [...]
WATCH: New silverback takes the lead at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Dr. Natalie Mylniczenko discusses Bakari’s health, his new role as silverback and Disney’s efforts to protect gorillas in the wild.
Judge concludes Trump's White House media ban hearing with no ruling
Judge Kelly said he would consider what he heard from attorneys.
Sep 23, 2026
Trump rolls out the red carpet for China's Xi
Sep 23, 2026
More than 167,000 pounds of meat recalled nationwide
Supreme Court declines to intervene in surrogate custody dispute over baby born in Texas
The U.S. Supreme Court will not block a California judgment recognizing a couple as the legal parents of a child born in Texas after a surrogate refused their request to terminate the pregnancy.
Collins denies allegations in corruption report: 'Absolutely outrageous'
The ProPublica report said a GOP consultant asked a defense firm for big donations to her campaign in exchange for millions in federal funding.
Buffalo man sentenced after killing woman in Cybertruck hit-and-run
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was sentenced to five to 15 years in prison for killing a pedestrian with a Cybertruck in a hit-and-run on William Street in July 2025, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. Wendell M. Brooks, 45, pleaded guilty in July to second-degree manslaughter, leaving the scene of [...]
Bills rookies huddle to help tackle hunger in Western New York
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Bills player Kaleb Elarms-Orr grabbed a boxful of canned goods and lifted it out of a donor’s car with ease, like the 6-foot-2, 234-pound linebacker that he is. “Giving back to people who need it feels good. Not every team is doing this," Elarms-Orr said. Kani Walker is a [...]
3rd country removal of migrants is an 'essential public safety tool,' DHS lawyer says
The removal of individuals illegally in the U.S. to a third country that isn't their country of origin is an "essential public safety tool," the DHS general counsel says.
Iran live updates: Iranian president pushes back at Trump during UN speech
After President Donald Trump threatened to "annihilate" Iran during his speech at the U.N. General Assembly, Iran’s president used the same podium to criticize the U.S.
