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• East Otto man accused of firing gun during road rage incident

  09-02-2015 23:58
  
  An East Otto man is accused of firing a gun during a traffic incident with another driver.
  
  
          
  
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• Bennett High junior arrested for struggle at the school

  09-02-2015 23:51
  
  A 17-year-old Bennett High School junior was arrested before the start of classes Monday morning for allegedly striking a girl student during a hallway argument and then struggling with school... Read More
  
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• Pet groomers, kennels are unregulated

  09-02-2015 23:44 via wivb.com
  
  Right now, the only State law that applies to groomers or kennels is animal cruelty, the same law that applies to anyone with an animals in …
  
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• Boats catch fire at marina in Buffalo

  09-02-2015 23:05 via wivb.com
  
  The RCR Yachts marina and boatyard off Fuhrmann Boulevard caught fire Monday.
  
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• Most interesting outfits at the Grammy Awards

  09-02-2015 22:52 via interactives.wivb.com
  
  Celebrities donned some interesting outfits in the spirit of the Grammy Awards. Smartphone users can click here. 
  
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• Fahey unanimously confirmed to state Court of Appeals

  09-02-2015 22:33
  
  ALBANY – It seemed, on that September evening back in 1993, that the promising political career of Democratic firebrand Eugene M. Fahey had all but ended with his primary loss to mayoral... Read More
  
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• Amherst police searching for person of interest in theft

  09-02-2015 22:13 via wivb.com
  
  Police found footage of a man who is 5'7" tall male and weighs about 170 pounds with gray hair.
  
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• Niagara Honor Roll / Recognizing the accomplishments of Western New Yorkers

  09-02-2015 21:46
  
  Daniel Aguiar, a senior at Niagara Catholic High School, has received the Doug Matteson Courage Award sponsored by the Community Papers of Western New York. This award is given to a student showing ... Read More
  
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• RadioShack to close several area stores

  09-02-2015 20:37 via wivb.com
  
  Several area RadioShack stores are slated to close, in the midst of the company's bankruptcy filing.
  
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• NY Senate Democrats: Ban outside income for lawmakers

  09-02-2015 20:15 via wivb.com
  
  Democrats in the New York state Senate want to put a tight limit on legislative moonlighting to reduce corruption in Albany.
  
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• Man allegedly fires gunshot during road rage incident

  09-02-2015 20:00 via wivb.com
  
  Officials said the couple’s car got stuck in the snow, when Opferbeck parked his car on the side of the road and approached them while shout…
  
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• SUNY Fredonia cancels popular party weekend

  09-02-2015 19:31 via wivb.com
  
  SUNY Fredonia notified its students that FRED Fest activities will not take place this May.
  
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• Sabres collect phones for soldiers

  09-02-2015 19:08 via wivb.com
  
  The team is collecting gently-used cell phones at home games.
  
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• Powerball Jackpot: $450 Million Dreams

  09-02-2015 18:51 via interactives.wivb.com
  
  Powerball is heading toward one of its biggest jackpots in history. We thought we'd do some dreaming.
  
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• Buffalo Bills sign Richie Incognito

  09-02-2015 18:46 via wivb.com
  
  He last played for the Miami Dolphins in 2013, when he was the key figure in a bullying scandal.
  
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• Motorist accused of firing gun during road rage incident

  09-02-2015 18:32
  
  A 32-year-old man has been accused of firing a gun during a road rage incident in Springville, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office reported Monday.It happened a little before 6:30 p.m. Friday,... Read More
  
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• Man accused of firing gun in road rage incident

  09-02-2015 18:32
  
  A 32-year-old man has been accused of firing a gun during a road rage incident in Springville, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office reported Monday.It happened a little before 6:30 p.m. Friday,... Read More
  
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• Board majority links school reform plans to BTF contract

  09-02-2015 18:11
  
  In an unprecedented move that likely foreshadows how the Buffalo Board of Education will handle future school turnarounds, board members now want to refuse taking action on plans for four... Read More
  
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• RadioShack to close half its local stores

  09-02-2015 17:45
  
  RadioShack plans to close roughly half of its Western New York stores, according to a list released by the bankrupt company.The list of “initial” locations on the chopping block shows ... Read More
  
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• Plaintiffs: Corasanti was speeding, out of lane

  09-02-2015 16:24 via wivb.com
  
  Attorney Terry Connors said Alix Rice's parents lost their child to a drunk driver exactly three years and seven months ago.
  
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• Opening statements begin in Corasanti’s civil trial

  09-02-2015 16:24 via wivb.com
  
  Opening statements begin Monday in Dr. James Corasanti’s civil trial.
  
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• Opening statements begin in Corasanti trial

  09-02-2015 16:24 via wivb.com
  
  Opening statements begin Monday in Dr. James Corasanti’s civil trial.
  
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• Attorney: Corasanti was speeding, out of lane

  09-02-2015 16:24 via wivb.com
  
  Opening statements begin Monday in Dr. James Corasanti’s civil trial.
  
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• Red Cross offers babysitter training courses

  09-02-2015 16:18 via wivb.com
  
  People ages 11 to 15 can sign up for a class this Saturday in Buffalo, or Monday in Batavia.
  
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• Judge: Loss of murder evidence 'astonishing'

  09-02-2015 16:01
  
  The Erie County Sheriff's Office loss of evidence in the murder case of a Rochester man was "nothing short of astonishing" with "no rational excuse," a federal magistrate judge has ruled.
  
  
          
  
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• Cold weather advisory issued as snow moves out

  09-02-2015 15:55
  
  If you think it’s been cold, wait a few days.In fact, it’s going to be so cold, the National Weather Service issued an advisory today warning people about the upcoming Arctic-like... Read More
  
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• Photos: Snow sculptures around WNY

  09-02-2015 15:43 via interactives.wivb.com
  
  Western New Yorkers are getting creative with their snow sculptures this winter.
  
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• At a glance: 4 steps that help guard against identity theft

  09-02-2015 15:14 via wivb.com
  
  The average person can take several basic steps to guard against identity theft both inside and outside the health care world.
  
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• $300,000 boat destroyed, 2 others damaged in fire

  09-02-2015 14:32
  
  Three boats being stored at a facility along Buffalo’s waterfront sustained an estimated $400,000 damage in a fire early Monday morning.Firefighters were dispatched to RCR Yachts, 284... Read More
  
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• Mislabeled chocolates may contain nuts

  09-02-2015 14:25 via wivb.com
  
  Lord & Taylor at the Walden Galleria sells See’s Candies.
  
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• $400,000 in damage to burned boats in storage

  09-02-2015 14:02
  
  Three boats being stored at a facility along Buffalo’s waterfront sustained an estimated $400,000 damage in a fire early Monday morning.Firefighters were dispatched to RCR Yachts, 284... Read More
  
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• 50 pounds of chlorine leaks at water facility

  09-02-2015 13:59 via wivb.com
  
  One person is recovering because of a chlorine leak at a water treatment facility in the Town of Collins.
  
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• Schumer calls for free measles vaccinations

  09-02-2015 13:56 via wivb.com
  
  Schumer is suggesting free vaccinations. He's calling on the Centers of Disease Control to make it happen.
  
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• 6 things Grammys everyone’s talking about

  09-02-2015 13:30 via wivb.com
  
  Buzzed-about performances, bold clothing choices and big winners made up this year’s Grammy Awards.
  
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• 6 Things Grammys everyone will talk about Monday

  09-02-2015 13:30 via wivb.com
  
  Buzzed-about performances, bold clothing choices and big winners made up this year’s Grammy Awards.
  
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• Best celebrity Tweets from the Grammys

  09-02-2015 13:28 via wivb.com
  
  Big winner Sam Smith couldn’t contain his excitement on social media during the show.
  
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• Tapestry Charter closes due to gas leak

  09-02-2015 13:15 via wivb.com
  
  Breaking News // A private contractor was clearing snow at Tapestry Charter School, when the contractor struck a gas meter.
  
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• Slick, snow-covered roads around WNY

  09-02-2015 12:49 via wivb.com
  
  A combination of snow and freezing rain have created slippery conditions on roadways.
  
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• Slippery side streets; brief wednesday warm-up; snow showers, more cold follows

  09-02-2015 12:45 via wivb.com
  
  Latest Forecast // Some Patchy Freezing Drizzle overnight; Brief Warmup Wednesday; FRIGID Blast with potentially Dangerous Wind Chill returns Thursday.
  
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• Slippery side streets; Brief Wed Warmup; Snow Shwrs, Bitter Blast Follow

  09-02-2015 12:45 via wivb.com
  
  Latest Forecast // Some Patchy Freezing Drizzle overnight; Brief Warmup Wednesday; FRIGID Blast with potentially Dangerous Wind Chill returns Thursday.
  
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• Slick Spots, black ice tonight; brief Wed Warmup; Frigid Blast by Thur

  09-02-2015 12:45 via wivb.com
  
  Latest Forecast // Some Patchy Freezing Drizzle overnight; Brief Warmup Wednesday; FRIGID Blast with potentially Dangerous Wind Chill returns Thursday.
  
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• Scattered snow showers Monday; Still quite cold

  09-02-2015 12:45 via wivb.com
  
  Latest Forecast // Snow becomes more intermittent today with the possibility of some patchy freezing drizzle in spots. We catch a break in the weather Tuesday,…
  
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• Quiet for a few days; Taking the polar plunge later week

  09-02-2015 12:45 via wivb.com
  
  Latest Forecast // Quiet weather on tap today and a good portion of Wednesday along with near seasonable temperatures by then. Extreme cold is poised ready to …
  
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• Snow moving out, freezing drizzle moving in

  09-02-2015 12:33
  
  The snowfall is tapering off from this latest storm, but we’re not out of the woods when it comes to hazardous weather.Freezing drizzle is right behind the snow.“We’re pretty... Read More
  
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• Icy mix puts road crews to work ahead of morning rush hour

  09-02-2015 06:17
  
  Highway superintendents throughout the Metropolitan Buffalo area planned to have their snow plows and salt spreaders in action early Monday to make their streets passable for the morning rush hour.... Read More
  
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• Rough driving conditions in Buffalo

  09-02-2015 06:02 via wivb.com
  
  As the snow continues to fall some tips before heading out on the morning commute Monday.
  
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• Narcotics found after man flees from police

  09-02-2015 05:19
  
  Buffalo police arrested a West Seneca man Saturday evening after they said he left a known drug house with narcotics in his in possession and he fled from police.Billy J. Hallman, 35, was charged... Read More
  
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• Ski club hosts 'aerial assault'

  09-02-2015 04:43
  
  Kids ages nine to 17 take part in the 2015 Buffalo Aerial Assault -- a freestyle skiing competition organized by the Buffalo Ski Club in Colden.
  
  
          
  
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• Man robbed of cash at gunpoint in home

  09-02-2015 04:10
  
  An East Side man was robbed of cash at gunpoint in his Bailey Avenue home late Saturday, Ferry-Fillmore officers reported.The man told police he met a woman at a Genesee Street restaurant about 11... Read More
  
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• Lackawanna man arrested in attack with beer bottle

  09-02-2015 04:06
  
  A Lackawanna man was arrested early Saturday for allegedly attacking a West Seneca man with a full bottle of beer in a South Buffalo bar, South District officers reported.Derek T. Ranahan, 28, of... Read More
  
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