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• At least 7 stabbed at protest outside California Capitol

  26-06-2016 23:02 via wivb.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — At least seven people were stabbed Sunday when counter-protesters clashed with members of right-wing extremists groups that planned to hold a rally outside the California state Capitol building in Sacramento, authorities said.
  California Highway Patrol Officer George Granada said about 30 members of the Traditionalist Worker Party were gathering for a rally around noon Sunday when they were met by about 400 counter-protesters and a fight broke out.
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• At least 6 stabbed outside California Capitol

  26-06-2016 23:02 via wivb.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — At least six people were stabbed Sunday when members of right-wing extremists groups holding a rally outside the California state Capitol building in Sacramento clashed with counter-protesters, authorities said.
  Sacramento Fire Department spokesman Chris Harvey said emergency crews transported six people who were stabbed, some critically wounded, and that many other people had cuts, scrapes and bruises.
  “There was a large number of people carrying sticks and
  
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• 10 stabbed, beaten at white nationalist rally in California

  26-06-2016 23:02 via wivb.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ten people suffered stab wounds and other injuries on Sunday after members of a white nationalist group that planned to rally outside the California state Capitol building in Sacramento clashed with a larger group of counter protesters, authorities said.
  The fight broke out when about 30 members of the Traditionalist Worker Party gathering to rally around noon Sunday were met by about 400 counter-protesters, California Highway Patrol Officer George Granada said.
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• 10 stabbed, beaten at protest outside California Capitol

  26-06-2016 23:02 via wivb.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ten people were wounded — two of them with life-threatening injuries — on Sunday when counter-protesters clashed with members of a white nationalist group that planned to rally outside the California state Capitol building in Sacramento, authorities said.
  California Highway Patrol Officer George Granada said about 30 members of the Traditionalist Worker Party were gathering for a rally around noon Sunday when they were met by about 400 counter-protesters an
  
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• Kissing Bridge offers more than just fun in the snow

  26-06-2016 21:05 via wivb.com
  
  GLENWOOD, N.Y. (WIVB) — Kissing Bridge, typically known for fun in the snow, has expanded their role to moto sports.
  Richard Fanelli, owner of Kissing Bridge, told us KB Moto plays a crucial role in his business. He said, “It’s critical for the survivability of Kissing Bridge. With winters like last winter obviously skiing alone can’t support the infrastructure here.”
  After a dull winter season, KB Moto has exploded on to the scene as the premiere location for summe
  
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• One week after fatal car crash kills infant, neighbors want change to city streets

  26-06-2016 15:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) –  It’s been one week since the tragic death of a seven-month-old girl riding in a stroller on Moselle Street. Nyree Anderson was hit by a car and killed. Her death now has people across Buffalo speaking out about drivers speeding through east side neighborhoods and the condition of city sidewalks.
  We were just walking next to the curb we had just crossed the street,” said Shannon Anderson, 7-month-old Nyree Anderson’s mom. She rem
  
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• Obama OKs federal aid for West Virginia; at least 24 dead

  26-06-2016 15:31 via wivb.com
  
  CLENDENIN, W.VA. (WIVB) — Federal Emergency Management Agency officials are in West Virginia to begin assessing the damage to infrastructure, homes and other property from devastating floods that killed 24 people.
  President Barack Obama has offered his condolences and signed a three-county disaster declaration.
  Obama’s action lets residents in three counties get aid for temporary housing and home repairs, receive low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and qualify for othe
  
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• DWI charge for driver in Amherst head on crash

  26-06-2016 09:03 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Depew man faces a DWI charge following a crash that closed part of Transit Road for 2 hours Saturday night.
  The crash happened around 10:30 p.m, according to Captain Patrick McKenna, of the Amherst Police Department.
  Witnesses told police a northbound car crossed over double yellow lines on Transit near Dodge Road, where it hit a car heading south.
  The driver of the southbound car, Anna Sholk, 19, of Lockport, was brought to Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital for t
  
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• Kayakers warned for not having proper lighting at night

  26-06-2016 05:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Kayaking is growing in popularity on Buffalo’s waterfront and because of that, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office is warning those on the water about the laws.
  New York State laws require every paddle craft operator to carry a whistle and to display a white light.
  This past week the sheriff’s office warned over 20 kayakers about not having proper lighting at night. They said while they were patrolling the Buffalo river Tuesday night, dozens of kayaks
  
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• Search for missing man in Chautauqua Lake to resume Sunday morning

  26-06-2016 04:59 via wivb.com
  
  CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) — A search and rescue mission for a 48-year-old Chautauqua County man is suspended for the night.
  The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says the man was riding on an inner tube being dragged by a boat in Chautauqua Lake, when he fell off and did not resurface.
  It happened just before 7 p.m. Saturday.
  Sheriff Joseph Gerace tells News 4 they believe the man was not wearing a life jacket.
  Rescue crews responded within minutes and began searching the
  
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• Search for missing man in Chautauqua Lake resumes

  26-06-2016 04:59 via wivb.com
  
  CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) – A search and rescue mission for a 48-year-old Chautauqua County resumed Sunday morning.
  The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says the man was riding on an inner tube being dragged by a boat in Chautauqua Lake, when he fell off and did not resurface.
  It happened just before 7 p.m. Saturday.
  Sheriff Joseph Gerace tells News 4 they believe the man was not wearing a life jacket.
  Rescue crews responded within minutes and began searching the lake, bu
  
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• Authorities release name of man who they believe drowned in Chautauqua Lake

  26-06-2016 04:59 via wivb.com
  
  CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) – The search for a 48-year-old Chautauqua County man resumed Sunday morning.
  The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says the Ricky Whipple was riding on an inner tube being dragged by a boat in Chautauqua Lake, when he fell off and did not resurface.
  It happened just before 7 p.m. Saturday.
  Sheriff Joseph Gerace tells News 4 they believe Whipple not wearing a life jacket. Authorities believe he drowned in the lake.
  There were three adults and a child on
  
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• Sabres’ GM Tim Murray responds to Evander Kane controversy

  26-06-2016 02:37 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- The Sabres are reacting to reports from News 4 sources that left winger Evander Kane was involved in a minor altercation with his friends at the bar Bottoms Up Thursday night.
  Sources say Kane and his friend were escorted out of Bottoms Up to de-escalate the altercation.
  Kane’s lawyer Paul Cambria tells News 4 on Saturday, “Evander says that he did nothing wrong”.
  Sources confirm to News 4 two crime reports have been filed against Kane, they were file
  
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• Defenseman Acquired: Sabres trade for Panthers’ Kulikov

  26-06-2016 01:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Sabres General Manager Tim Murray made no bones about his top need: A left-shot defenseman.
  On Saturday, he found one.
  Murray sent right-shot defenseman Mark Pysyk and a third round pick to the Florida Panthers for 25-year-old defenseman Dmitry Kulikov. The two teams also swapped second-round picks.
  Kulikov is a seven-year veteran known as a versatile two-way defender, and someone who could bring more physicality and edge to the Sabres’ blue line. Murray b
  
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• Sabres make nine picks on Draft Day 2

  26-06-2016 01:10 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Sabres drafted nine players on the second day of the 2016 NHL Draft, including East Aurora native Austin Osmanski.
  Buffalo selected center Rasmus Asplund of Sweden in the second round. The fourth-ranked European skater according to Central Scouting, Asplund reunites in the #Sabres organization with first round pick Alexander Nylander. The two were linemates for Team Sweden at the World Junior Championships.
  The team drafted ten players in total. Six forwards and
  
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• Sabres select East Aurora’s Osmanski in seventh round

  26-06-2016 01:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Mississauga Steelheads defenseman Austin Osmanksi looked down at the jersey he was wearing on Saturday at the NHL draft podium.
  “It’s a little weird that it doesn’t say Junior Sabres on it.”
  Calling it a ‘dream come true,’ the East Aurora native couldn’t be happier to be a Buffalo Sabres draft pick. Chosen at pick 189 in the 7th round, Osmanski knows he has a long road ahead of him, but to even reach this point is s
  
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