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'Destructive' swans in the crosshairs as California allows hunting
10/23/25 6:52 PM
Hunters will now be allowed to kill mute swans starting Jan. 1, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
'Make or break moment': Supreme Court is set to rule on Trump using troops in U.S. cities
10/24/25 7:30 PM
It's the first time the Supreme Court will decide whether the president has the power to deploy troops in American cities over the objections of local and state officials.
54-year-old woman dead after crash involving juveniles
10/24/25 2:49 PM
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 54-year-old woman died Thursday night after she was ejected from a vehicle during a crash involving juveniles, according to Cheektowaga Police. The collision occurred on Union Road at the off-ramp of Route 33 around 11:30 p.m. Thursday night. A woman and two 15-year-olds were allegedly involved. The woman was ejected [...]
A 2-year-old died in last month's flooding in Barstow. Now his father is charged in his death
10/21/25 6:37 PM
Brandon Padilla-Aguilera and his 2-year-old son were allegedly separated by floodwaters that swept through Barstow in September. On Friday, police arrested the 26-year-old father.
A rogue Santa Cruz otter is terrorizing surfers: the redux
10/25/25 12:16 AM
An otter is hopping on surfboards in Santa Cruz's storied Steamers Lane. Two years ago, a similar situation played out in these prime surfing waters. Is it the same otter? A different one? And what benefit, if any, is this otter gaining by accosting surfers and boaters?
Along 4 The Hike: Allegany State Park (Bear Caves/Mt. Seneca Trail)
10/25/25 2:00 PM
SALAMANCA, N.Y. (WIVB) – This is the second of two hikes at Allegany State Park near Salamanca. This one is the Bear Caves/Mt Seneca Trail. You won’t necessarily see bears, although you can never rule out seeing a bear anywhere in the park. You will see large rock formations that aren’t true caves, but they kind of [...]
As Mega Millions pot hits $680 million, here's a list of California's luckiest lotto stores
10/24/25 10:00 AM
As the Mega Millions drawing approaches, will lightning strike again at any of the state's luckiest stores? Here's a list of the spots known for selling big-dollar tickets.
Asylum seekers face deportation over failure to pay new fees — before being notified
10/24/25 10:00 AM
Advocates worry the confusion serves as a way for immigration officials to dismiss more asylum cases, which would render the applicants deportable.
Beloved Buffalo music venue Mohawk Place returns
10/24/25 4:00 PM
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The heart and soul of the Buffalo music scene is back -- and its new owners hope that this time it’s back for good. The Mohawk Place is set to make its triumphant return Friday under new owners Bernice Radle and Frank DiMaria. Florist, an indie folk band from Brooklyn, will [...]
10/22/25 10:00 AM
The California Chamber of Commerce is hoping to ask voters as early as next year to approve a major revision to the California Environmental Quality Act. The change would create new deadlines for environmental reviews in an effort to expedite housing and infrastructure projects.