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Aug 12, 2026 - Us

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erie County will begin rabies vaccination drops on Wednesday, the first of three rounds of vaccine distributions across the county. Airplanes will drop bait over rural areas through Aug. 21. Workers on the ground will place baits the following week. Helicopters will fly over the county suburbs in mid-September. The county [...]

Aug 12, 2026 - Us

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Public Schools community gathered Tuesday to discuss the future of the district at a forum designed to put student and parent voices at the center. “Long term, what I want for the district is to just go back to loving our kids, supporting our kids, putting families first … [...]

Aug 12, 2026 - Us

A high school football player in Arkansas found a venomous snake in his helmet, according to Maumelle animal services.

Aug 12, 2026 - Us

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Last month, the House of Representatives approved a bill sponsored by Republican Congressman Nick Langworthy that bans members of Congress and their families from purchasing new individual stocks. Langworthy joined WIVB News 4 for an interview to discuss the proposed legislation along with several different topics -- from the future of [...]

Aug 12, 2026 - Us

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- There's been a lot of discussion over the years about all sorts of costs associated with the new Highmark Stadium. If you plan on heading to events there, don't be surprised to find a 6% surcharge tacked onto your receipts.  That Erie County surcharge will apply to tickets, concessions, merchandise, parking [...]