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Appointee for BPD commissioner faces questions from Common Council

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan's pick for police commissioner was in front of the common council on Tuesday morning, discussing her vision for the Buffalo Police Department -- but not all council members are on board with the mayor's selection. Erika Shields took questions from the common council for nearly an hour [...]

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Second graders share Sabres playoff spirit through song

YOUNGSTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Sabres fans young and old are showing their support for the blue and gold. Sabres playoff spirit was heard loud and proud in the music room of Lewiston-Porter Primary Education Center on Tuesday as students shared their playoff excitement through song. "Many of them have been to Sabres games, but [...]

SpaceX settles lawsuit with state Coastal Commission over Vandenberg flights

SpaceX and the California Coastal Commission have settled a lawsuit over the state agency's attempts to regulate rocket launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

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How a pickleball injury highlights fraud in California's hospice industry

A California woman told lawmakers on Tuesday about her experience with hospice fraud in California.

Buffalo man admits to COVID fraud over fake business

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic after submitting a false application for relief funds, the U.S. District Attorney's Office said Tuesday. Officials said 43-year-old Jamar Jackson and co-conspirators applied for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan through the Small Business Administration for a [...]