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Crash involving scooter on Niagara Falls Boulevard, 47th Street
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Authorities responded to an accident involving a scooter and a car on Niagara Falls Boulevard near 47th Street in Niagara Falls Friday. Fire crews were on scene cleaning up the area. WIVB News 4 has reached out to Niagara Falls Police for more details and are waiting to hear back.
NTPD and NYSP conduct operation, detain suspect
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person is in custody following an incident Friday, the North Tonawanda Police Department said. The operation was conducted on the 300 block of Vandervoort Street, though the details released on the incident are limited at this time. During the operation, New York State Police deployed two flashbang devices. The suspect [...]
Hailee Steinfeld announces baby name on newsletter
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Bills quarterback Josh Allen and his wife, actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld have officially announced the name of the newest member of the Allen family. Steinfeld announced Friday in her Beau Society newsletter that their baby girl's name is Harper Haize Allen. "Dearest Harper, I'm in awe of you -- you've [...]
Family Justice Center discusses prevalence of domestic violence and resources
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Family Justice Center said domestic violence homicides are escalating at an alarming rate. "The country and our state and our county is experiencing historic lows in major crime, specifically homicide, and yet, we continue to be faced with domestic violence homicides that are escalating at an alarming rate," CEO of [...]
Metro plans to extend Eastside light rail to Montebello. Residents express their views
A 4.7-mile, $7.9-billion extension of Metro's E Line would link East L.A. to Montebello with four new stations, including an underground relocation of the current Atlantic stop.
WATCH: David Muir shares how son helped dad on retirement flight after ALS cut career short
David Muir shares the remarkable story of how a son helped his pilot dad fulfill a lifelong dream of taking his retirement flight after his aviation career was cut short by an ALS diagnosis.
Jun 19, 2026
Lights, camera, action: Film sets take over NOTL
WATCH: The history of Juneteenth in America
The first observed Juneteenth was June 19, 1865. LZ Granderson, Los Angeles Times columnist, and Blair Imani, author of "Read This To Get Smarter," discuss the significance of the holiday.
Buffalo's 'Angry Cop' sues city alleging superiors wouldn't promote him
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Police Department detective Richard Hy filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against the city claiming that his superiors passed over him for promotions and treated other officers more favorably. The suit, filed earlier this week in U.S. District court, makes claims that Hy was targeted for discipline due to his "Angry [...]
DOJ refuses to issue signed declaration verifying 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' is dead
The DOJ has refused to issue a signed declaration from acting AG Todd Blanche verifying that it no longer intends to pursue President Trump’s "Anti-Weaponization Fund."
WATCH: Florida AG on lawsuit alleging TikTok targets kids, deceives parents
James Uthmeier discusses what he hopes will come after this lawsuit and what might be next on his agenda after promising to "go after anybody that's going to hurt our kids."
Barack and Michelle Obama surprise first visitors to newly opened presidential center
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama surprised the first 100 visitors to walk through the doors of Obama’s new presidential center, personally greeting them
Bank card program to steer cash payments to single mothers in government housing
One of the few Black-owned banks in the U.S. is introducing a debit card aimed at helping single mothers who live in government subsidized housing escape poverty
Jun 20, 2026
Wyoming County Police search for missing person
Jun 20, 2026
NTPD and NYSP conduct operation, detain suspect
Jun 20, 2026