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• Report: McCoy ‘still not totally cleared’ in brawl case

  16-04-2016 21:33 via wivb.com
  
   
  PHILADELPHIA, P.A. (WIVB) – LeSean McCoy may not be off the hook for his alleged involvement in a brawl that sent two off-duty police officers to the hospital last February.
  CBS 3 in Philadelphia reports the attorney general’s office says the Buffalo Bills running back is “not totally cleared.”
  Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams declined to file charges against McCoy earlier this month. William’s decision is now under review, according to CBS 3.
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• Youth football coaches learn concussion safety, hope to boost enrollment at the high school level

  16-04-2016 20:28 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) – Declining enrollments, fear of concussions and growing popularity of other sports are fueling lower turnout for football programs across the country. Here at home, a local organization is training coaches in concussion safety in hopes football will remain a popular sport among high school students in Western New York.
  Derek Dunstan, Niagara- Wheatfield Head Coach said, “We are taking steps to keep things safe, or safer.”Youth football coaches from a
  
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• Three arrested in costly crash at Gates Circle

  16-04-2016 19:49 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police arrested three suspects Saturday morning in connection with a crash that caused thousands of dollars in damage at Gates Circle.
  Buffalo police say the stolen car slammed into the traffic circle just before 8 a.m. Three individuals then fled the vehicle on foot, but they were arrested a short time later, according to police.
  Officials with the Department of Public Works estimate damage to the fountain and lights is about $10,000.
  
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• Neighbors rescue 14 year old girl from attacker in Buffalo

  16-04-2016 16:57 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Police have charged a man with attempted murder after he attacked a teenage girl on Saturday.
  “She looked at me, she looked at people around her. I mean I’m sure it was like she was waking up from a bad dream,” neighbor Glen Westlund said.
  A 14-year-old girl is recovering  after she was attacked on Abbottsford Place near the Richardson Complex in broad daylight.
  Police say the 14-year-old girl was in front of her home when she
  
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• Bystanders hold down attacker in underwear

  16-04-2016 16:57 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — One man is in custody following the assault of a woman in broad daylight Saturday morning.
  Police and an ambulance crew rushed to Abbotsford Place on a report of a woman who was assaulted and not alert.
  Witnesses on the scene, who say the attacker was wearing only boxer shorts, helped restrain the attacker until police arrived.
  The condition of the victim is unclear at this time.
  
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• 14 year old girl attacked in Buffalo

  16-04-2016 16:57 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — “She looked at me, she looked at people around her. I mean I ‘m sure it was like she was waking up from a bad dream.”
  A 14-year-old girl is recovering tonight after she was attacked on Abbottsford Place near the Richardson Complex in broad daylight.
  Police say the 14-year-old girl was in front of her home when she was violently choked by the 29-year-old suspect.
  Neighbors say she did not know the man. They said they rescued the woman and called
  
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• Deputies track down source of loud blast

  16-04-2016 15:21 via wivb.com
  
  ALEXANDER, N.Y. (WIVB) —  The explosive Tannerite caused a loud blast heard across several towns Friday night, according to the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office.
  Investigators received about 50 calls from residents who heard a mysterious boom that shook their homes. Complaints came from Oakfield, Stafford, Le Roy, Batavia and Alexander.
  Deputies tracked down the source to Dodgeson Road between Wortendyke Road and Route 198. Investigators questioned s
  
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• “Textalyzer” could be coming to your local police department

  16-04-2016 06:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — If you’re involved in a suspected drunk driving crash, a police officer will probably use a breathalyzer on you.But what if you’re suspected of using your cell phone behind the wheel?
  A proposed state law could soon allow police to use a device that reveals calls and text messages.
  The device is being dubbed the “textalyzer” because of its similar nature to a breathalyzer. Lawmakers say it would give police more power to hold a distracted driv
  
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• Cheektowaga police investigate late night shooting

  16-04-2016 06:16 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Investigators are on two scenes early Saturday morning, including what police describe as an apparent shooting.
  Officers were called to Harlem Road near Wehrle Drive and Kensington Avenue around 11:30 p.m. Friday, where someone at a pizza restaurant called to report a male was shot.
  Police are also investigating a crash where a car hit a house on Concord Drive, around the corner from the pizzeria; police are working to see if there is a connection between the two
  
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• Breaking down the Bills’ 2016 schedule

  16-04-2016 05:51 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Bills’ 2016 schedule hit the presses Thursday night and immediately a few things stood out.
  For one, the Bills open the home slate with a Thursday night prime time game against the Jets in Week 2. They also hit the road to Seattle on Monday night to face Russell Wilson and the Seahawks.
  In fact, the Seattle trip is one of three long plane flights the Bills will take to the West Coast. Luckily, each trip is spread out across the season.
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• Person dies after fall from Pearl Street Brewery

  16-04-2016 04:59 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A person died after a fall from the third or fourth floor of a well-known Buffalo brewery on Friday night.
  Officials say a call rang out at 10:05 p.m. for Buffalo Fire to respond to Pearl Street Grill and Brewery after a person reportedly fell from the third or fourth floor.
  Rural/Metro officials say the person was rushed to Buffalo General hospital.
  Police remained on the scene into the evening, interviewing friends of the victim of the fall.
  Police did no
  
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• Man who fell and died at Pearl Street Brewery identified

  16-04-2016 04:59 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Lancaster man died after a fall from the third or fourth floor of a well-known Buffalo brewery on Friday night.
  Daemen College has identified the victim as Thomas Krickovich, 24, a graduate student in the physician assistant studies program.
  Police say the man accidentally fell from an upper terrace balcony at Pearl Street Grill and Brewery around 10 p.m. Calls rang out to 911 for help, leading the Buffalo Fire Department to
  
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• First responders rush person to hospital after reported fall from Pearl Street Brewery

  16-04-2016 04:59 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — First responders rushed to the scene of a fall from the third or fourth floor of a well-known Buffalo watering hole on Friday night.
  Officials say a call rang out at 10:05 p.m. for Buffalo Fire to respond to Pearl Street Grill and Brewery after a person reportedly fell from the third or fourth floor.
  Rural/Metro officials say the person was rushed to Buffalo General hospital and the person’s condition isn’t known.
  
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• 18-year-old not happy with Paladino’s campaign filing objections

  16-04-2016 04:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) —  Specific objections were filed against 18-year-old Austin Harig’s petition for the Board of Elections. Harig is running for the Park District seat against Carl Paladino.
  Harig said he collected over 600 signatures by going door to door, the minimum was 500. Now Paladino’s campaign is taking steps to get Harig off the ballot.
  In order to defend his signatures, Harig would need to seek legal counsel which he is not be able to afford.
  Harig told News 4
  
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• Ohio man gets 16 years in prison in beating death of 2-year-old

  16-04-2016 03:51 via wivb.com
  
  DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) –  A Dayton man accused in the beating death of a toddler has been found guilty.
  27-year-old Justin Payne was found guilty Friday of Involuntary Manslaughter, Endangering Children and Tampering with Evidence.
  Prosecutors say Payne called 911 in August and said 2-year-old Jacob Barker had choked on a pop tart.
  Jacob Barker. (Photo/provided)Investigators learned that Jacob died from blunt force trauma, citing injuries to the head, neck and torso.
  At the time of
  
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• Gallery: McDonald’s through the years

  16-04-2016 03:44 via interactives.wivb.com
  
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• Cops: Football coach offered $70 to boy 15, for photo of his genitals

  16-04-2016 03:40 via wivb.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Tampa football coach is accused of offering to pay $70 to a 15-year-old boy, if the boy sent him a photo of his genitals.
  Tampa Police Department detectives say Davarius Durham, 27, used the KIK messenger app to send messages to the victim between December 12, 2015 and February 29, 2106. The victim did not send the requested photo.
  Durham was the victim’s football coach through the Tampa Bay Youth Football League.
  A City of Tampa Park’s employee contacted
  
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• Mom charged with drunken driving four times over legal limit while on her way to pick up kids

  16-04-2016 03:27 via wivb.com
  
  KENMORE, N.Y. (WIVB) — Officers responding to the scene of a crash on Delaware Avenue on Tuesday say they had to take a mother into custody for drunken driving.
  Kenmore Police Department officers say they hit the scene and realized one of the drivers involved in the crash showed symptoms of being drunk. Further interviews with 38-year-old Cara Toadvine led police to test her sobriety, which they say she failed.
  In subsequent tests, Toadvine reportedly registered a .37 percent blo
  
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• 24 new deputies, officers join ranks of local law enforcement

  16-04-2016 03:10 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A class of officers and deputies are now receiving their first assignments after graduating from the Sheriff’s Corrections Academy.
  The class of 24 deputies were sworn in Friday by Erie County Sheriff Tim Howard at Erie Community College after completing the 13-week course, which teaches defensive tactics, jail management training and training on certain weapons.
  The recruits will now be paired with experienced officers and deputies and receive their first
  
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• First day of beautiful weather keeps deputies alert on the road

  16-04-2016 02:46 via wivb.com
  
  GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) — On one of the first nice days of the spring season, Erie County Sheriff’s Deputies were busy on local roads.
  Officers responded to multiple crashes across the region, including a crash in Grand Island that caused a motorcyclist to be flown via Mercy Flight to a local hospital.
  Erie County Sheriff’s Deputies say the motorcyclist may have lost control of his vehicle, leading to the single-vehicle crash. When first responders hit the scene, deputie
  
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• Mountain lion dashes from Los Angeles school to backyard

  16-04-2016 02:04 via wivb.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Students and teachers at a Los Angeles high school missed their lunch break Friday after a mountain lion strolled onto campus and tried to join them.
  The big cat was spotted walking across the quad at John F. Kennedy High School shortly after noon. Instead of sitting down to eat, students and teachers quickly secured themselves in their classrooms and called authorities.
  Police sealed off the area until a game warden could arrive and knock the animal out with a coup
  
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• The gift that keeps on giving: cheap oil

  16-04-2016 01:22 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – It has been said that Buffalo only has two seasons, winter and construction season. Now, a sure sign winter is on its way out:sights and sounds of Buffalo’s other season, construction season.
  The mild winter is giving work crews a jump on highway and bridge projects, including the state Department of Transportation’s $10 million Elmwood Avenue bridge replacement over the Scajaquada Expressway.
  DOT Public Information Officer Susan Surdej said the two-year
  
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• New York Primary coverage

  16-04-2016 00:35 via wivb.com
  
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• Buffalo area Dunkin Donuts unveil new doughnut to help benefit wounded vets

  16-04-2016 00:33 via wivb.com
  
  KENMORE, N.Y. (WIVB) —  For two weeks the “America Loves Veterans” doughnut will be available at participating Buffalo area Dunkin Donuts locations. Money from the purchase of the doughnut will help raise money for severely injured vets.
  The doughnut is appropriately colored red, white, and blue. The money will go towards the “Independence at the Falls – Bike Ride and Gala” on April 30th. Proceeds from the event will go on to benefit veterans in New
  
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• Trump caps off busy primary season in WNY

  16-04-2016 00:24 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Donald Trump is expected to fill first Niagara Center when he makes his campaign stop on Monday evening, less than 12 hours before the Primary Election. It’s an appropriate send off for what his been a raucous primary season in western New York.
  Police are urging those wishing to attend the rally to plan ahead.
  “The public should not expect normal Sabres game day parking for this event,” said Buffalo Lt. Jeff Rinaldo. “We’re going to hav
  
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• Canisius students use NY Primary as a study guide

  16-04-2016 00:12 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Fourth District Erie County Legislator and Canisius College Political Science Professor Kevin Hardwick is using the New York Primary as a teaching tool.
  “Politics is going to affect their lives no matter what they do in the future,” he told News 4 of his students, most of them first time voters.
  He teaches an introductory political science course at Canisius, and said he wants his students to understand why the political process matters and how it works, no
  
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