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Top WIVB News

Sean 'Diddy' Combs found not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering, but guilty on lesser charges

Sean 'Diddy' Combs · United States

Sean 'Diddy' Combs found not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering, but guilty on lesser charges

53% Center coverage: 582 sources

The jury in Combs' Manhattan federal trial returned a mixed verdict against the hip-hop mogul on Wednesday, convicting him of the transportation to engage in prostitution counts, but clearing him of the most serious racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges.See the Story

Trump says Israel has agreed to conditions to finalize 60-day Gaza ceasefire

Israel-Iran Conflict · United States

Trump says Israel has agreed to conditions to finalize 60-day Gaza ceasefire

41% Center coverage: 389 sources

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (Jul 1) Israel had agreed "to the necessary conditions to finalise" a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza during which efforts will be made to end the United States ally's war in the Palestinian enclave. See the Story

More than 300 Charged in $14.6 Billion Health Care Fraud Schemes Takedown, Justice Department Says

Department of Justice · United States

More than 300 Charged in $14.6 Billion Health Care Fraud Schemes Takedown, Justice Department Says

63% Center coverage: 180 sources

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Families of Flight 3407 Say Meeting with Sean Duffy Was ‘Encouraging’

Former Kentucky Player, Bills Draft Pick Maxwell Hairston Accused of Sexual Assault

58% Center coverage: 95 sources

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Officials Urge Safety Ahead of Fourth of July Celebrations

56% Center coverage: 16 sources

AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Fireworks, cookouts and road trips are all part of Fourth of July festivities, but emergency officials across Western New York are urging people to prioritize safety as they celebrate. For those planning to attend large public fireworks displays, police said safety starts with the basics, such as keeping a close eye on children and being patient in traffic. “There’s a lot of traffic and a lot of moving parts,” said New Yo…Opinion See the Story

House on Walter Street Destroyed by Large Fire

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A house on Walter Street was destroyed by a large fire early Thursday morning. The fire started around 3:45 a.m. at 116 Walter, according to fire authorities. The house mostly collapsed but the back end appears to still be standing. The house sustained around $280,000 in damages and was brought under control just before 6 a.m. The two homes on either side of the home suffered damages adding up to a combined $125,000. The R…Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Nouvelle-Aquitaine See the Story

Buffalo Pro Soccer Will Not Play at Elk and Lee Street Stadium Site

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Pro Soccer will not play at the planned stadium site at Lee and Elk Streets in south Buffalo and is re-opening the stadium site selection process, the franchise announced Thursday. The timeline for the franchise beginning play in the United Soccer League has also been pushed back a year to 2027. The lease was terminated due to "an inability to work through disputes" with PVS Chemicals, a chemical plant operating ne…Soccer · Buffalo See the Story

Attorneys representing Tops mass shooter file motion to dismiss federal indictment

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The attorneys representing the Tops mass shooter have filed a motion to dismiss his federal indictment, claiming it was obtained in violation of the Fifth and Sixth Amendments, and in violation of the Jury Selection and Service Act. The motion claims there was systemic underrepresentation in the grand jury that indicted Payton Gendron. It also alleges the jury was “drawn from a pool from which approximately one third of t…Buffalo, New York · Buffalo See the Story

Western New York awarded $4M through state's grant program

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Western New York was awarded $4 million for five projects through the first round of New York State's County Infrastructure Grant Program, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday. The program awarded over $36 million statewide for 48 projects focused on housing growth, tourism and creating more public spaces. See how much each county was awarded for the projects below. Allegany County: $500,000 The funding will be used to u…Kathy Hochul · Buffalo Read Article

Tonawanda doctor pleads guilty for role in $8.7M prescription scam

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Tonawanda doctor pleaded guilty for his role in a prescription scam, which resulted in health care benefit programs paying over $8 million in reimbursements for prescriptions and refills that were already filled out, the United States Attorney's Office announced Wednesday. 65-year-old William Stephan, who is a medical doctor with a family practice, was convicted of misprision of felony and was sentenced to one year of p…Tonawanda · Tonawanda Read Article

Jamestown man pleads guilty to enticing travel to engage in sexual activity

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Jamestown man pleaded guilty to two counts of enticing travel to engage in sexual activity after he coerced two victims into performing commercial sex acts in 2021 by threatening physical violence, the United States Attorney's Office announced Wednesday. Officials said between January and March 11, 2021, 34-year-old Anthony Burris coerced a woman suffering from a drug addiction, identified as Victim 1, to perform sex ac…Jamestown, New York · Jamestown Read Article

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