• Buffalo native reacts to chaotic situation unfolding between Spain and Catalonia

    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Sara Otto grew up in Buffalo and now spends time in both New York City and Barcelona, traveling all over the world. 
    We spoke with the University at Buffalo graduate via Skype.
    She said, “They’re looking for something that’s good for everyone and not just separate Catalonia from Spain.”
    She tells about whats some are calling the “chaos” unfolding in Spain as Catalonia pushes for independence.
    Otto said, “There&rsquo
  • Child struck by car on Babcock Street

    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- A young child was struck by vehicle just after 5 p.m. on Sunday.
    The incident happened in the 200 block of Babcock near Seneca street.
    Police say that the child suffered serious injuries.
    News 4 will continue to update this story as new information becomes available.Police have Babcock St. blocked off. Officers say a young child has serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle. pic.twitter.com/4T3U0dpV5X
    — Shannon Smith (@SmithNews4) October 29, 2017HAPPENING NO
  • Kyle Williams: “There’s a lot to love” about the Bills

    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Kyle Williams has been here before.  He’s seen this team go from 5-2, like it started back in 2011, only to crashing down and stumble to a 6-10 finish on the season.
    “I just approach it every week for what it is,” he said.  “We have a quick turnaround so there’s not a lot to pat yourself on the back about. We’ll keep grinding and working and see where it leads.”
    But, Williams, who was emotional following Buffalo&rsq
  • Matt Milano’s TD sparks Bills in 34-14 win over the Raiders

    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Matt Milano’s 40-yard fumble return at the end of the second quarter and his forced fumble to start the third, sparked the Bills offense and defense in a 34 to 14 win over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.
    Buffalo is now 5-2 overall matching their best start since the 2011 season.
    LeSean McCoy ran for more than 100 yards for the first time since the opener against the Jets, finishing with 151 yards and a TD.
    Trailing 7-0 in the second, Tyrod Taylor found his strid
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  • JFK files release leaves real-life whodunit unsettled

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Botulism pills. Conspiracy theories. What the government might have known and still won’t say about Lee Harvey Oswald.The release of thousands of records relating to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy hasn’t settled the best-known, real-life whodunit in American history. But the record offered riveting details of the way intelligence services operated at the time and are striving to keep some particulars a secret even now.
    “The Kennedy record
  • Reward offered for information on SUNY Fredonia bomb threats

    Fredonia, N.Y. (WIVB) — Crimestoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information on two recent bomb threats made at SUNY Fredonia.
    The threats were made Tuesday, October 17th and Thursday, October 26th prompting Thompson Hall to be evacuated. Both threats were unfounded.
    Anyone with information on the individual(s) responsible is asked to call Crimestoppers at 867-6161.
  • Climate zones defined in Western New York

    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Western New York is known for its ever changing weather patterns. It seems as though one day it’s 90 and the next it’s snowing. There’s always a lot of variation, but one man is trying to take long term data and find a trend that makes sense.
    It’s a study that’s taken years and years to complete. But this past summer, with help from a student, Dr Stephen Vermette of Buffalo State College has completed the first phase of his research
  • Buffalo Kickoff LIVE: Keys to the Game Bills Vs. Raiders

    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – As the Bills prepare to kickoff against the Raiders and improve to 5-2 for the first time since the 2011 season, our BKL crew gives their keys to a win and overall prediction for the game against Oakland.
    Josh Reed: Get pressure on Derek Carr.We saw against Kansas City just how dominant Carr and the Raiders offense can be, coming back to win in the final seconds against the Chiefs.  Jameis Winston threw for more than 400 yards in the Bills’ victory over Ta
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  • Buffalo Kickoff LIVE: Fan Check – What position should the Bills trade for?

    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – With the trade deadline approaching, and with one deal under their belt with sending Marcell Dareus to Jacksonville in exchange for a conditional sixth round pick, will GM Brandon Beane make another move ahead of Tuesday’s deadline?
    The Buffalo Kickoff LIVE crew asked fans, who they wanted the Bills to make a move for?
  • Buffalo Kickoff LIVE: Roundtable Bills Vs. Raiders

    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Each week the Buffalo Kickoff LIVE panel tackles three storylines leading up to the Bills weekly matchup.
    This week as the Bills prepare for the Raiders, here are the topics our BKL crew is discussing and how it could lead Buffalo to a win and 5-2 record and match their best start since 2011.
    1) The Bills were 4-2 last year but went on to finish 7-9.  They have the same record again this season.  How can they continue to win games? Don’t look ahe
  • The Big Story: Stopping Khalil Mack

    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – If there that demands attention on every snap he’s on the field, it’s none-other than the Raiders’ Khlail Mack.
    Mack started 48 games at the University at Buffalo and set an NCAA record with 16 forced fumbles. He also had an eye-popping 75 tackles for a loss. The defensive end is now in his fourth season with the Raiders and while their defense is average as a whole, Mack is anything but.“An elite player, first and foremost; a guy that can def
  • 5 Questions with Dion Dawkins

    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – This week in 5 Questions, the Buffalo Kickoff LIVE crew caught up with one of the funniest and outgoing players in the locker room: Offensive lineman Dion Dawkins who shared his love for his dog and his ability to create new words.
    Buffalo Kickoff LIVE: Dion, let’s go all the way back to where it all began for you in high school at Hargrave Military Academy.  How did that experience prepare you for college and ultimately for the NFL because if there is one
  • National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: where to drop off unwanted medication

    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Dozens of people are getting rid of unwanted prescription medication through National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. It’s one of the ways people are helping in the fight against the growing opioid epidemic.
    Since it started, Erie county has collected and disposed of nearly 20-tons of medications.
    Health officials in Western New York say prescriptions can be dropped off every day.
    Bottle after bottle, buckets and boxes full of prescription drugs were all colle
  • Buffalo Police investigate afternoon shooting

    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Buffalo Police are investigating after a man was shot in broad daylight.
    It happened on the 700 block of Tonawanda Street, just before 2:30 pm.
    Buffalo Police tell us the man was shot in the leg and transported to ECMC. He has non-life threatening injuries.
    If you have any information about this shooting, call the confidential tip line 847-2255.

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