Sabres acquire Nilsson from Blues
BUFFALO — The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has acquired goaltender Anders Nilsson from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2017 NHL Draft.…
Eighth-inning RailRiders rally buries Bisons
Chris Leroux had one of his best outings of the season but a four-run eighth inning propelled the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders to a 5-1 win over the Buffalo Bisons at Coca-Cola…
Sabres sign Fedun, Falk
BUFFALO — The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has signed defensemen Taylor Fedun and Justin Falk to a pair of one-year, two-way contracts. Fedun (6’0”, 200 lbs, 6/4/1988) made…
Woman dies after driving into Niagara River
BUFFALO — A 54-year-old West Seneca woman died this morning after driving her car into the Niagara River at the Ontario Street boat launch in Black Creek Canal Park. Buffalo…
BPD investigating shooting
BUFFALO — The Buffalo Police Department continues to investigate a shooting incident that occurred Thursday night. BPD says the incident happened just after 9 p.m. at Grant Street and Garner…
Niagara Falls woman accused of stabbing woman at Kmart
TOWN OF NIAGARA — A 29-year-old Niagara Falls woman was charged Thursday with first-degree assault, accused of stabbing another woman during an altercation at Kmart on Military Road. According to…
Tonight’s fireworks
While most of this weekend’s Independence Day fireworks are set for Sunday and Monday night, there are opportunities to see the rocket’s red glare this evening. Fireworks are planned for…
Today’s forecast: Sunny with a high near 72
The National Weather Service calls for sunny skies today with a high near 72 and a low around 58. Sunday will be sunny, as well, with a high near 77…
Police plan extra patrols this weekend
Those planning to partake in one Western New York’s favorite pastimes this holiday weekend — drinking — should be aware the police agencies far and wide are planning extra patrols…
Amherst police look for vehicle that struck and injured two pedestrians
AMHERST — Amherst Police Captain Patrick McKenna of the Accident Investigation Unit reports two females were in the crosswalk at Kenmore Avenue and Main Street when one of them was…