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Rescued eagle Jackie battles anemia, inflammation. 'It's too early to predict the outcome'

Rescued Big Bear eagle Jackie has anemia and kidney inflammation, and remains in critical condition. However, she is eating and even fighting with care staff, according to an educational nonprofit.

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Community leaders weigh in on filling Buffalo School Board vacancy

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- State, city and district leaders are weighing in after the Buffalo School Board moved ahead with filling a vacant seat amid controversies and calls to delay a vote.  After interviewing several candidates on Monday, board members appointed Roscoe Henderson III to represent the North District. Five board members voted yes, and [...]

Weather conditions shut down Canal Fest on Tuesday

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Canal Fest of the Tonawandas is canceled Tuesday night due to weather conditions, officials said. Scattered showers and thunderstorms forecasted around Western New York shut down Tuesday's festivities at Gratwick Park in North Tonawanda. Stay updated on the latest forecast here.

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Tuesday fire at former St. Ann's Church determined to be arson

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Officials have determined a fire at the former St. Ann's Church on Tuesday to be arson, four days after crews contained a three-alarm fire at the site. Crews responded to the Emslie Street site around 5:45 p.m. and brought the fire under control. In January, crews contained a four-alarm fire at [...]

EPA to test inside homes after News 4 Investigates radiation discovery

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- State and federal officials said Monday they will test inside homes after News 4 Investigates found elevated radiation inside two homes in the Town of Niagara. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is relocating four families, including the two whose homes had elevated radiation levels indoors. Those four properties have outdoor [...]