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5 arrested for collecting thousands in fraudulent FEMA claims from Palisades, Eaton fires

Five people each face up to 30 years in prison for allegedly submitting false claims that their properties were damaged in the January Los Angeles wildfires.

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National Grid proposes rate increase

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- National Grid announced a proposed rate hike on Friday that would eventually lead to an increase of around $25 per month for electricity in the average household. The proposal is a joint proposal that was reached with Department of Public Service Staff, IBEW Local 97, and other parties. If approved, residential [...]

California is running out of license plate numbers. Here's the license plate sequence starting next year

California is running out of license plate numbers. Here's the new sequence you can expect to see on the road next year.

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Checks stolen, washed, cashed from USPS in Town of Tonawanda

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Town of Tonawanda police are urging residents to be vigilant after they say they have received reports of checks being stolen from the Hiler Branch USPS. The thefts occurred at 244 Highland Parkway from the mailbox outside, police said. Checks were washed and subsequently cashed. Police said they are increasing patrols [...]

University at Buffalo says it's working with students after ICE restores SEVIS records

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The University at Buffalo says it's working with affected students after the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reactivated SEVIS record statuses that were "unexpectedly terminated" earlier in the month. SEVIS, a web-based system, keeps information on and tracks nonimmigrant students and exchange visitors in the U.S., according to ICE. The visas [...]