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Trump transition live updates: Sen. Ted Cruz meets with Matt Gaetz amid AG nomination
President-elect Donald Trump is continuing to announce his picks for top jobs inside his administration.
Orchard Park police investigating bank robbery
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Orchard Park police are investigating after a man forcibly took money from a bank on Southwestern Boulevard Wednesday afternoon. The suspect is described as a man around 5-foot-10 with shaggy brown hair wearing a dark hooded jacket and brown pants. It is alleged that he stole money from a bank teller [...]
Over $9M approved by City of Buffalo for legal settlements
Lawmakers are concerned that the city is frequently sued, but they said the payments will be made.
Buffalo man arrested following assault of mail carrier
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was arrested after he allegedly assaulted a mail carrier Monday morning on the East Side, according to Buffalo police. Police responded to the 400 block of Doat Street around 10:45 a.m. to reports of an alleged assault. A suspect had yelled at, shoved, and struck a USPS mail [...]
Biden administration outlines options for addressing Colorado River water shortages
Federal officials release a proposal outlining options for new, long-term rules for managing chronic water shortages from the overtapped Colorado River.
Section of Route 33 to close Friday night for repairs
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Motorists are advised to plan for extra time if traveling on Route 33 near Grider Street Friday night. The New York State Department of Transportation said intermittent lane closures will start 7 p.m. Friday and be in place until 10 a.m. Saturday. The closures will affect both westbound and eastbound traffic, [...]
Linda McMahon's professional qualifications as Trump's choice for Dept. of Education
Linda McMahon's background -- in both education and as a co-founder of sports entertainment company World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. -- has come under scrutiny.
'Kavanaugh on steroids': Gaetz, Vance meet with GOP senators amid questions
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz met with senators on Capitol Hill on Wednesday alongside Vice President-elect JD Vance.
Buffalo Police seeking help to locate missing children
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Police Department is calling for help from the public to locate two missing children who are believed to be with their mother. Karlie Leonard, 5, and Raymond Leonard, 9, were last seen in the area of Connelly and Olympic Avenues. Karlie is approximately 4-feet, 57 lbs. She was last [...]
Private prison firms donated more than $1M to Trump. Now they expect a business boom
Private prison companies contributed more than a million dollars to Donald Trump's reelection -- and are now poised to benefit from his mass deportation plan.
Man convicted of killing estranged wife in front of children
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A jury has convicted a man of murdering his estranged wife in front of her children over two years ago, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. Adam Bennefield was convicted Wednesday of killing his estranged wife, 30-year-old Keaira Hudson, outside of her car at the intersection of Shawnee and [...]
Why some influencers are talking tariffs ahead of Trump presidency
ABC News' Elizabeth Schulze spoke to Walmart about the potential rising cost of goods if new tariffs go into effect next year.