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Crash closes Bailey Avenue, brings down power lines
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Bailey Avenue near University at Buffalo's South Campus was closed Friday afternoon due to a crash that brought down power lines, Buffalo Police said. The street was closed around noon, with utility crews on scene along with police and firefighters. Authorities say to avoid the area as work to clear the [...]
Hurricane Isaias updates: Storm now a strong Category 2 as it nears landfall
Hurricane Isaias is in the Gulf as it heads toward the Florida Panhandle, where several counties have evacuation orders.
Obama warns donors that races are 'on the razor's edge' as he ramps up midterm push
Former President Barack Obama is increasing his role in the midterms, raising money, cutting ads and hitting the campaign trail.
Avert 'ecological tailspin': Advocates sue California over one of the largest water systems in the world
An environmental group and water agency representing farmers are suing California, arguing the state is taking excessive amounts of water out of the Bay Delta, harming fish and the ecosystem.
Lawsuit accusing O.C. Board of Education trustee of choking neighbor dismissed
A neighbor accused an Orange County Board of Education trustee of attacking and choking him after a road rage incident in 2023. A lawsuit against the trustee was dismissed earlier this year.
GOP candidates split on Trump in key Senate and governor debates
Some candidates have distanced themselves from Trump and his policies.
Oct 9, 2026
Halloween activities happening across WNY
Buffalo man sentenced to 25 years to life for fatal shooting
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for a fatal shooting last year on William Street in Buffalo, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office. Officials said 32-year-old Mikel L. Lowe, of Buffalo, shot 36-year-old Deval Watkins with an illegal handgun in a parking lot on [...]
Trinity Metro offers free rides for voters during early voting and election day
Tarrant county voters can get a free ride to the polls for the upcoming midterm election. It is part of Trinity Metro's "Let's Ride To Vote" service.
WATCH: Get ready to go bananas in the 1st-ever Banana Bowl
Banana Ball creator Jesse Cole, plus Savannah Bananas stars Jackson Olson and Frankie Moscatiello and Texas Tailgater Jonathan “Sunshine” Luders tease the first ever Banana Bowl.
State Fair of Texas offers free parking for first time in recent history
For the first time in recent history, you can park for free at the State Fair of Texas. DraftKings is covering the standard $25 parking fee per vehicle on Friday, Oct. 9.
4 games to watch: Canisius star RB Elijah Kimble chases WNY record in Week 6 of high school football season
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Elijah Kimble, the Canisius star running back and four-star prospect committed to play college football for Syracuse University, can become Western New York’s all-time leading rusher this weekend. Along with big divisional matchups, these are some of the games WIVB News 4 will be watching in Week 6. Canisius vs. Huron [...]
Top Democrats join the wealthiest in fighting a California tax increase on billionaires
A first-in-the-nation proposal in California to tax billionaires could test voters' appetite for levying a wealth tax on the ultra-rich
Oct 9, 2026
Watch: President Trump's speech in Syracuse
Oct 9, 2026