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Local businesses, organizations impacted by record high diesel prices
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Western New York area marked a new record high for the average price of diesel fuel on Thursday, coming in at $6.36 per gallon according to AAA, compared to just one year ago when it was $3.89. Several gas stations in the area showed the price of diesel at $6.39. [...]
Buffalo airport celebrates 100 years
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Niagara International Airport celebrated a milestone on Friday as one of the oldest public airports in the entire country. Friday marked 100 years in operation for the airport, which quickly became an important transportation hub. The Buffalo Municipal Airport was founded in 1926. The NFTA said the agency hopes [...]
Bill introduced to support newborn health screenings
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Congressman Nick Langworthy was joined by Hall of Fame Bills quarterback Jim Kelly on Thursday to announce the introduction of a bipartisan bill that would dedicate federal resources to newborn screenings for serious health conditions. According to a statement from Langworthy's office, while the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel is updated regularly, [...]
2 WNY Starbucks locations to close
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two Starbucks locations in Western New York are set to close as part of the coffee chain's nationwide round of closures this week. The two locations -- at 1703 Niagara Falls Blvd. in Amherst and 3540 McKinley Pkwy. in Blasdell -- are scheduled to close on Saturday, the company confirmed. Starbucks [...]
Tracking the nor'easter: State of emergency declared in New York City
Millions in the Northeast are bracing for a powerful nor'easter set to bring pounding rain and strong winds to the region through the weekend.
Iconic SoCal bookstores Vroman's and Book Soup have found a new owner
The beloved bookstores have been searching for a buyer for two years, ever since owner Joel Sheldon, whose family has helmed Vroman's for more than a century, announced his retirement in 2024.
18-wheeler crash and fuel spill shuts down part of DNT in Dallas
An overturned 18-wheeler and multi-vehicle crash led to a fuel spill on the Dallas North Tollway near Northwest Highway, forcing authorities to shut down all lanes as crews work to clear the wreckage.
'Extremely sensitive medical data' for FBI agents among hacked records: Report
Alleged hack of FBI personnel files includes "extremely sensitive medical data for thousands of its special agents," according to a report from BBC News.
1 injured, 1 charged after alleged robbery
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was taken to the hospital after he was allegedly robbed during an assault Friday morning, Buffalo police said. Around 1:45 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of East Lovejoy Street, where a group of people allegedly beat a 53-year-old man. Police said the man was allegedly maced [...]
Judge finds Trump administration in contempt for twice deporting asylum-seeker
A federal judge has found the Trump administration in contempt for deporting an asylum-seeker to El Salvador in violation of three court orders.
Biologists move unprecedented Orange County sea turtle eggs to protect them from hurricane-driven waves
The olive ridley sea turtle eggs will incubate at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach.
Long Beach as the new Amsterdam? Bike lane boom sparks cheers, debate in the city
Long Beach has been working toward this vision since it adopted its bicycle master plan 25 years ago, now with mounting urgency as auto-related fatalities rise.


