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Coldest temperatures of the season hit Midwest and Northeast
A winter storm is bringing a snowy start to the day across the mid-Atlantic, with nearly all of Virginia waking up to accumulating snow.
Satellite boom is a 'growing threat' to space telescopes: NASA study
A new NASA-led study found that the increasing number of satellites in low-Earth orbit could ruin up to 96% of images from some orbiting telescopes.
Bills nominate Dion Dawkins for Walter Payton Man of the Year award
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Bills tackle Dion Dawkins was nominated for 2025 Walter Payton Man of the Year on Thursday, honoring his dedication and charitable efforts to the Western New York community. It's Dawkins' fourth time receiving this notable recognition, which highlights one player from each of the NFL's 32 clubs for their commitment on [...]
Porn advertisers target California secretary of state's website
California's secretary of state's website is tied to pornographic links.
Snowy footprints lead police to Kenmore gun shop burglary attempt
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two teenagers were accused of an attempted burglary at a Kenmore gun shop early Thursday, police said. Town of Tonawanda and Kenmore officers responded to an alarm at the Blue Tuna Guns on Ontario Street, finding broken glass on the door and window, but no signs of entry or stolen items. [...]
Sanborn post office to relocate to Niagara Falls in 2026
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The U.S. Postal Service confirmed Thursday that the Sanborn post office will move operations to the LaSalle station postal facility in Niagara Falls in February 2026. USPS officials said the office closure will not impact mail services in Sanborn and that a retail presence will remain in the community, including P.O. [...]
Tips for staying safe in the bitter cold temperatures
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As temperatures continue to drop, tips are being provided about what people should do if they plan on being outside during the cold temperatures, or what to do if you need assistance. "Layers. Layers is the key, you know you got to have the right amount of layers on, you don't [...]
Fireworks explosion kills teen in South Los Angeles, officials say
A 17-year-old boy died in an explosion triggered by fireworks Wednesday evening in South Los Angeles, according to authorities.
Local effort to catch online predators in WNY has Cheektowaga Police investigating
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — An online effort to catch child predators in Western New York has gone viral on social media and has now led to an investigation with the Cheektowaga Police Department. It's often described as an amateur version of "To Catch a Predator," a reality show featuring sting operations and decoy actors used [...]
'Kissing Club' at private L.A. school leads to bullying and sexual assault, lawsuit claims
Parents are suing Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth: 'Just because you send your kids to a prestigious private school [doesn't mean] they will necessarily be safe there.'
New court documents: Tops shooter notified over 60 Discord users in minutes before massacre
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Racist Tops mass shooter Payton Gendron notified over 60 Discord users in the minutes prior to carrying out an attack on the Jefferson Avenue grocery store on May 14, 2022, according to new court documents unsealed earlier this week. FBI agents spent more than three months sifting through more than one [...]
Grand jury rejects DOJ's attempt to revive fraud case against Letitia James: Sources
A grand jury has refused to indict New York AG Letitia James on charges of mortgage fraud, ten days after a judge dismissed a nearly identical case.
