Five candidates have already declared their candidacy for Buffalo Mayor, but are there more coming? Also, will Democrats begin welcoming Republican endorsements? Ken Kruly from Politics and Other Stuff gives his thoughts.

The Fed decided to cut interest rates again on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the DOW is on a historic slide. Michael Angelucci from Level Financial Advisors takes a closer look at the economy.

A spending bill negotiated by House Speaker Mike Johnson was dropped Wednesday. President-elect Trump and Elon Musk voiced their opposition to the bill before it fell apart. ABC's Karen Travers tells us what's next.

Christmas hits in the middle of the week this year, which makes for some difficulty for businesses like Lind Hart Mini Ship in Hamburg. Owner Andy Nyhart tells us how busy it's been in the leadup to the holiday.

Saturday's high will be in the 20s, while temps will struggle to get out of the teens on Sunday. National Weather Service meteorologist Bob Hamilton tells us when the system rolls in.

The Bills enter Week 16 at 11-3 and are getting set to take on the lowly New England Patriots. Matt Parrino gives his thoughts on the top stories around the team and the NFL.

Legislators in Albany will return in early January. Rob Ortt tells us what's at the top of lawmakers' list.

The killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson is now being called an act of terror as charges against Luigi Mangione were upgraded Tuesday. ABC's Peter Charalambous has the latest.

There's no guarantee the City of Buffalo will recover money loaned to the soon-to-be-closed Braymiller Market. Fillmore District Councilman Mitch Nowakowski tells us more about the uphill battle in getting the money back, a moratorium on short term rentals, and other items discussed in the Council's Chambers.

Lawmakers have until Friday to agree to a new funding bill for the government. ABC's Karen Travers tells us what the controversy is with this particular bill.