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• Buffalo officers injured in crash that sent cruiser rolling

  30-03-2016 23:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Officers are on the scene of a crash between at least two vehicles, involving a Buffalo Police cruiser on Buffalo’s east side.
  A white vehicle and a Buffalo Police cruiser were involved in a late afternoon crash on Wednesday, sending the police cruiser rolling over onto its side, injuring two police officers.
  The officers were rushed to the Erie County Medical Center and investigation is underway. It’s not yet clear if any charges will be filed. Poli
  
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• Buffalo officers injured in crash identified

  30-03-2016 23:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Officers responded to the scene of a scary crash for police after a cruiser was sent rolling away from the road, injuring two Buffalo Police Officers on the city’s east side.
  Police say two officers in a patrol vehicle attempted to stop a vehicle after the driver almost struck children departing a school bus in the area at about 5 p.m. When the driver refused to pull over, police say the vehicle continued on in a reckless pattern.
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• Town of Tonawanda picks up county 911 calls

  30-03-2016 23:40 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB)- People in Erie County who called 911 Wednesday morning likely had a hard time getting through to someone.
  The County’s 911 emergency system failed, and it’s two back-up systems run through Siemens and Verizon didn’t work either.
  “We do not have an answer on either of those as to why they did not work like they should have,” said County Executive Marc Poloncarz Wednesday morning.
  Nothing of this magnitude has taken place in Erie County be
  
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• Mystery Diagnosis: Prominent Buffalo Lawyer thankful to be alive after fighting rare disorder

  30-03-2016 23:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A little more than eight months ago, a well-known Buffalo-based, civil rights attorney was fighting for his life. His family thought he was having a stroke, but all those tests came back negative.But as luck would have it he, and his doctors, were in the right place at the right time.
  Steve Cohen says he’s lucky to be alive. This rare disorder is hard to diagnose. Now, Buffalo hospitals are becoming a hub for this type of research so they ca
  
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• Study reveals average earnings of former students of local colleges

  30-03-2016 23:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — “I’m taking out loans but overall I’m able to afford University at Buffalo because of its low tuition costs,” said Rebecca Hoelzl, a UB sophomore.
  “I’m actually a transfer here so the lower price brought me here my second year, my sophomore year,” said Daniel D’Amato, a UB junior.
  Some students say lower tuition at local schools like UB compared to brand name schools is part of what led to their decision to stay local f
  
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• Police investigate east side shooting in broad daylight

  30-03-2016 22:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Officers in Buffalo are on the hunt for a person who fired off shots, injuring a man on Buffalo’s east side on Wednesday.
  Buffalo Police say first responders rushed to the scene of East Utica and Roehrer Avenue where a roughly 20-year-old man suffered injury when a bullet grazed him inside his vehicle.
  The man was rushed to the Erie County Medical Center from a location on French Street, where first responders first made contact with him.
  Officers are on t
  
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• Buffalo man sentenced for raping 12-year-old in her home

  30-03-2016 22:08 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo rapist will spend more than three decades under the watchful eye of New York State law enforcement after he pleaded guilty to raping a 12-year-old.
  Lenard Harris, a 42-year-old Buffalo man, was arrested after police spent time hunting him down in February of 2015 when he was wanted on the suspicion of sexually assaulting the child in her home. When police located him, they charged him with an array of sexual offenses.
  He pleaded guilty in State Su
  
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• Brooks Memorial Hospital names next CEO

  30-03-2016 21:45 via wivb.com
  
  DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Dunkirk’s largest healthcare facility has a new leader in charge, after Mary LaRowe was appointed to the CEO position of Brooks Memorial Hospital.
  Officials announced LaRowe’s appointment Wednesday effective immediately, noting they’re proud to bring on a healthcare professional with 25 years of administration and leadership experience, and 30 total years in the industry.
  LaRowe has held positions in the past at Catholic Health East’s St.
  
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• Judge rules Attica woman can stand trial for alleged murder of husband

  30-03-2016 21:16 via wivb.com
  
  ATTICA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A trial revolving around a startling murder in Attica will proceed after a judge ruled Charlene Mess is competent to stand trial for the alleged murder of her spouse.
  The murder investigation and subsequent trial have been underway since police uncovered a body under a pile of manure in April of 2015, which they later learned was Doug Mess’ corpse.
  Officers immediately arrested Mess’ wife Charlene, charging her with murdering her husband. An unsealed
  
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• Plane diverted to Buffalo airport after smoke seen in cockpit

  30-03-2016 19:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Smoke in the cockpit of a plane diverted the aircraft to the Buffalo Niagara International Airport this morning.
  The plane had been going from Chicago to Boston when trouble occurred.
  After making an emergency landing at the Buffalo airport, all passengers on the flight were declared to be safe.
  Busy day for @ErieCountyESU who assisted in this operation @BUFAirport. Hearing all safe after plane landed. https://t.co/vtfp7m7zwZ
  — Mark Poloncarz (@markpolonca
  
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• No charges for 2 Minneapolis officers in fatal shooting

  30-03-2016 18:52 via wivb.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two Minneapolis police officers involved in the November fatal shooting of a black man will not be charged, a Minnesota prosecutor said Wednesday.
  Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said his decision to not charge Officer Mark Ringgenberg and Officer Dustin Schwarze for their roles in the death of 24-year-old Jamar Clark was based on evidence that showed Clark was not handcuffed at the time of the shooting, had attempted to gain control of an officer’s weapon an
  
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• Mourners remember infamous former Toronto mayor Rob Ford

  30-03-2016 18:46 via wivb.com
  
  TORONTO (AP) — Mourners paid their respects Wednesday to infamous ex-Toronto mayor Rob Ford, who died last week at age 46 after fighting cancer.
  His tenure as mayor of Canada’s largest city was marred by revelations about his drinking problems and illegal drug use. As he sought a second term in 2014, his cancer diagnosis forced him to do what months of scandals could not — drop his bid for re-election.
  He had been lying in repose at City Hall the last two days, an honor only gr
  
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• Authorities find 3 illegal immigrants in Niagara County

  30-03-2016 18:26 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — U.S. Border Patrol Agents say they arrested three illegal aliens who were previously deported from the country.
  Deputies with the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office say they came across Fredy Yobani Sam-Az, 29, Alfonzo Colop-Sam, 31, and Gabriel Humberto Colop-Sam, 33, during a Monday traffic stop in Niagara Falls. All are residents of Guatemala and were determined to illegally be in the U.S.
  Previously, Alfonzo Colop-Sam had a previous DWI in Georgia.
  
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• Landscapers take over fairgrounds this weekend

  30-03-2016 18:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Extreme gardening is now on display at the Fairgrounds Event Center in Hamburg. Plantasia kicks off Thursday night with a preview night. Visitors will find rock gardens, walls, stone paths, rocking chairs, and rock music. That’s because the theme this year is “Plantasia Rocks!”
  Landscapers from all over Western New York and beyond have been hard at work creating displays to go along with the theme with flowers, plants, outdoor furniture, grills, and
  
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• Vehicle catches fire on ramp off of I-90

  30-03-2016 17:24 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Officials say a vehicle caught fire, closing a lane on a ramp coming off of I-90 West Wednesday morning.
  The vehicle was seen burning on the ramp to Route 400 around 11 a.m. The right lane of the ramp was closed for roughly 20 minutes before it was reopened and the scene was cleared.
  Fire officials responded to the scene. News 4 will have more information on the incident when it becomes available.
  
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• Researchers say breastfeeding may help prevent ear infections

  30-03-2016 17:00 via wivb.com
  
  TEXAS (WIVB) — Research came out this month suggesting fewer babies are developing ear infections, because more mothers are breastfeeding.
  You’ve heard before that breastfeeding provides babies with antibodies, which can help protect them from infection. This is pretty significant, since ear infections are the biggest reason children end up at the doctor’s office, and also the most common reason doctors prescribe antibiotics or recommend surgery.
  For this study,
  
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• Orchard Park woman victim of murder-suicide; Police believe boyfriend used his handgun in the attack

  30-03-2016 16:03 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Officers in Orchard Park say events between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning took a toll on even their seasoned officers as they investigated a murder-suicide involving a local man and woman.
  Police say a person who entered the home witnessed the scene and called police for help. They arrived to the Queens Place home of Ruby Stiglmeir, 51, to begin investigating on Tuesday around 9:30 p.m.
  Officers say they found a gory scene in the bedroom of the h
  
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• Boyfriend-girlfriend murder-suicide under investigation by Orchard Park PD

  30-03-2016 16:03 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police in Orchard Park say they are investigating a murder-suicide that happened at a residence on Queens Place off of Big Tree Road Tuesday night.
  Police say they received a call about the incident around 9:30 p.m. The situation happened between a couple who were identified as Ruby Stiglmeir, 51, and Panama, N.Y. resident David Lewczyk, 53.
  The two were found dead in Stiglmeir’s home. Neighbors say they’re “shocked” a
  
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• Police: Dunkirk man carrying drugs found with teen in vehicle

  30-03-2016 15:23 via wivb.com
  
  DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Dunkirk man is facing a number of drug and alcohol-related charges following an early morning arrest Wednesday.
  Just after 1 a.m., Dunkirk Police officers approached an SUV on S. Gazelle St. after hearing a citizen’s report of suspicious activity in the area.
  After the vehicle stopped, its driver, Donte Chambers, 22, got out of the vehicle and began walking away as officers approached the SUV.
  Police said they saw Chambers drop several bags containing ma
  
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• Car rolls over on Thruway near Batavia exit

  30-03-2016 14:17 via wivb.com
  
  BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A vehicle rolled over on the Thruway near Batavia Wednesday morning, causing it to land in the median, according to sources.
  It is not clear if anyone was injured during the incident, but it is possible that someone was trapped in the vehicle.
  Authorities in Batavia responded to the scene.
  News 4 will have more information as it becomes available.
  
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• Woman dies after falling off 8-story parking ramp in Buffalo

  30-03-2016 14:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A woman died after jumping off of an 8-story parking ramp in Buffalo Wednesday morning.
  Buffalo Police were at the scene at the Adam parking ramp at Washington St. and Eagle St. just before 8 a.m. The fall was determined to be a suicide, according to police.
  Police say traffic delays are expected.
  
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• 911 services restored in Erie County after widespread outage

  30-03-2016 10:19 via wivb.com
  
  ERIE COUNTY, NY (WIVB) – There was a problem with the 911 system throughout parts of Erie County due to a power outage Wednesday morning. Officials fixed the problem, which lasted for a number of hours, was fixed shortly before 7:30 a.m.
  The County’s E 911 system is being restored and calls are being answered. @ErieCountyESU is working w local PSAPS to ensure system is 100%
  — Mark Poloncarz (@markpoloncarz) March 30, 2016Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz says this
  
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• 911 outage reported throughout parts of Erie County

  30-03-2016 10:19 via wivb.com
  
  ERIE COUNTY, NY (WIVB) – There is a problem with the 911 system throughout parts of Erie County Wednesday morning.
  If you have an emergency, here are the numbers you need to call.
  Buffalo:
  “A” District, South Buffalo – 851-4415
   
  “B” District, Downtown – 851-4403
   
  “C” District, East Side – 851-4412
   
  “D” District, Blackrock/Riverside – 851-4413
   
  “E” District, University – 85
  
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• Officer hospitalized following crash into Niagara Falls store

  30-03-2016 06:04 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Niagara Falls police car was involved in a crash that damaged a Family Dollar store on Pine Avenue Tuesday night.
  According to Mayor Paul Dyster, the officer was transported to ECMC and is in stable condition.
  There is no word on what caused the accident or how many people were involved.
  News 4 will update as soon as more information is available.
  PHOTO CREDIT: James Ligammare 
   
  
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• Charter school students will not play football at Kenmore East

  30-03-2016 05:44 via wivb.com
  
  KENMORE, N.Y. (WIVB)- Kenmore East will no longer be looking to the Charter School for Applied Technologies to help boost its football program. Athletic Director Brett Banker withdrew his proposal Tuesday night before the Board of Education could vote on it.
  “I was shocked,” said Valdaz Williams, a parent. “You’re going to go through all of this, get our hopes up and get the rug pulled from under our feet.”
  Williams said his two sons are in high school and
  
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• Burger King’s ‘Angriest Whopper’ comes on a red bun

  30-03-2016 04:20 via wivb.com
  
  MIAMI, FL (WCMH) — Burger King’s Angry WHOPPER just got a whole lot angrier.
  On Thursday, March 31, the the fast food chain will start selling its new Angriest WHOPPER sandwich. It’s just like the popular angry Whopper with one addition: The bun has hot sauced baked right in.
  Those hot sauce buns are also red hot themselves. Literally. That’s because the baked-in hot sauce makes the buns glow a bright red color.
  “This alarmingly delicious burger is sure to disprove
  
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• Umbilical cord tissue for tough to treat wounds

  30-03-2016 04:18 via wivb.com
  
  NORWALK, Conn. (WTNH) – It’s pretty common that diabetic patients like Barbara Friend get wounds on their feet.
  “It’s cleaned up a lot, ” says Barbara.
  Initially though — Barbara’s foot was slow to heal.
  She says, “I woke up on a Sunday morning and my foot was all blown up, red and oozing.”
  “Let’s take a look,” says Foot Surgeon Dr. Andrew Rice at Fairfield County Foot Surgeons, who was worried about amputation, a big risk f
  
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• New super pill could have devastating effect on addicts

  30-03-2016 04:13 via wivb.com
  
  TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. (WFLA) – At any given time, between 60 and 80 percent of the patients in treatment at Footprints Beachside Recovery Center are there because of their addiction to pills, including Xanax.
  The tight grip of addiction is so powerful, Footprints President John Templeton fears the appearance of a new “super pill” could have a devastating effect on both active addicts and those in recovery.
  “It’s going to prevent people from coming to treatment
  
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• Emotional 10-42 call signals fallen Indiana deputy’s final sign-off

  30-03-2016 04:10 via wivb.com
  
  HOWARD COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) — Evan Hulett stood with his hands behind his back in front of Deputy Carl Koontz’ memorial. Flowers, flags and crosses were placed in front of the fallen deputy’s squad car.
  PHOTOS: Thousands pay their respects to Deputy Carl Koontz
  Hulett arrived to the area around 8 a.m. Tuesday, he stood in and out of position for seven hours waiting for Deputy Koontz’s hearse to arrive.
  “We stand in this position to show respect, we are standing tall
  
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• Restroom popular for lewd behavior leads Austin police to multiple arrests

  30-03-2016 04:06 via wivb.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department held a sting operation on Monday following reports of daily acts of public lewdness and indecent exposure at a restroom in Walnut Creek Park.
  Police say the park’s restroom is a “popular” place for these incidents.
  Benjamin Briceno, 46, Michael Mitchell, 33 and Steven Wieser, 46, were arrested and charged with indecent exposure, a Class B misdemeanor. Able Salazar, 50 and Stephen Terrell, 60, were arrested and charged with
  
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• Jeep dangles from tree after flipping off Alabama bridge

  30-03-2016 04:02 via wivb.com
  
  PHENIX CITY, Ala. (MEDIA GENERAL/WRBL) — A crash Tuesday in Phenix City, Alabama, caused a Jeep to flip from a bridge and get stuck upside down in a tree.
  The driver was taken from the riverbank below on a stretcher. It wasn’t immediately clear how he got to the riverbank. Witnesses reported he may have fallen out of the vehicle.
  His injuries were described as “significant and severe.”
  Phenix City and Columbus fire crews trimmed the tree to free the Jeep and then used a c
  
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• Brother and sister reported missing from Buffalo home

  30-03-2016 03:35 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A family in Buffalo is working with police to locate two missing children.
  Officers from the Buffalo Police Department are searching for Paola and Reinaldo Ocasio, who are 12- and 14-years-old respectively. Police report they went missing from their Stevenson Street home and haven’t checked in with their family.
  Paola is described as 5’5″ tall weighing roughly 125 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. Reinaldo is 5’7″ tall and was
  
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• Boy reported missing from Buffalo home, sister found

  30-03-2016 03:35 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A family in Buffalo is working with police to locate a missing child.
  Officers from the Buffalo Police Department are searching for Reinaldo Ocasio, who is 14-years-old. Police report that he went missing from his Stevenson Street home and hasn’t checked in with his family. His 12-year-old sister Paola, who was also missing, has been found.
  Reinaldo is 5’7″ tall and was last seen wearing a white shirt and dark blue jeans.
  An
  
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• Facebook post of tattered flag in park leads to removal

  30-03-2016 02:35 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – How does an American flag get so forgotten and neglected, it takes a picture of it posted on Facebook to get the flag taken down?
  Local officials say there were crossed wires that led to the “glory” getting rained, snowed, and bleached out from “Old Glory” flying over Riverside Park.
  By United States flag etiquette, a tattered, shredded flag is a sign of disrespect, but thanks to a News 4 viewer who posted pictures of the weather-ravaged flag
  
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• Bisons fans get a safer stadium for 2016

  30-03-2016 02:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – It was a scary November afternoon in downtown Buffalo–high winds toppled one of the hulking 120’ light standards at Coca Cola Field, tying up traffic for hours, and squashing a car in a nearby parking lot.
  “It broke cleanly at the base,” recalled Buffalo Public Works Commissioner Steve Stepniak,who was clearly concerned about the sturdiness of the downed light tower, and the other three stand alone light poles in the outfield, so he had them
  
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• UB hoops assistant Julius Hodge to join Santa Clara staff

  30-03-2016 01:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A UB source confirmed to News 4 Sports that Bulls Director of Player Development Julius Hodge will leave Buffalo to join the men’s basketball staff at Santa Clara.
  Hodge spent one season with the Bulls, aiding in the development of a young roster that blossomed in March, winning the MAC Tournament Championship and advancing to the NCAA Tournament. He has yet to officially leave the UB staff but is expected to sign on at Santa Clara soon.
  A major incen
  
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• The community is pushing to stand up against street harassment

  30-03-2016 00:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — It happens every day in Buffalo – a man or woman is walking down the streets and someone whistles, shouts at them or catcalls them.
  “When you have a person on the street that you have no idea who they are, saying statements about your body, what you’re wearing or whatever it might be, it can be intimidating,” said Robyn Wiktorski-Reynolds, the director of advocacy at Crisis Services. “You can see how society might just see them as i
  
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