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• Local speed boat race brings families together

  07-08-2016 22:50 via wivb.com
  
  NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB)- For some families it’s a tradition that dates back generations. Since 1939, hydroplane boats have raced through the Niagara River.
  Boats whiz by Gratwick Waterfront Park. They’re making a huge splash this weekend not only in the water, but within the community.Thousands of locals and visitors from across the world gather to watch this thrilling sport. From the crowd, to the racers, the event brings families of all shapes and sizes together.
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• Three escape early morning house fire in Wilson

  07-08-2016 22:43 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF WILSON, N.Y. (WIVB)-  A man rescued his 86 year-old mother from a house fire on Cambria Wilson road Sunday morning.
  Smoke detectors woke the 61 year-old man up around 3 a.m.
  Officials say he helped his mom who has limited mobility to safety through the heavy smoke. Another woman in the home was also able to escape unharmed.
  Two pets were in the home at the time of the fire. One dog died and a cat survived.
  The house suffered major damage and the cause of the
  
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• Changes could be coming to Hertel Avenue parking system

  07-08-2016 18:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) –  Changes are coming to how you’ll park on Hertel Avenue. Local leaders say people are parking in city-owned lots for long stretches of time. This lack of turnover makes it difficult to find a parking spot on the strip.
  Kenmore resident, John Lamb visits Hertel Avenue often. He said, “It’s always been difficult here. You’ve only got so many quarters on you, in your pocket for the meters you know?”
  He says parking woes are common
  
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• Bills hold night practice scrimmage

  07-08-2016 05:40 via wivb.com
  
  PITTSFORD, N.Y. (WIVB) – One Bills is in scrimmage in the books at St. John Fisher College. It lasted about 45 minutes shorter than planned because of injuries but, still got some big plays. One guy who stood out was Robert Woods. He’s been working on his speed big time this offseason and it paid off in the scrimmage.
  “I want them throwing the ball out there, it may look like we’re covered, you put it out there and we’re gonna go get it” Woods said. &ldqu
  
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• Witnesses say drivers lucky to be alive after fiery tractor trailer crash in Sardinia

  07-08-2016 05:12 via wivb.com
  
  SARDINIA, N.Y. (WIVB) — “He almost died today it was a pretty intense fire and I don’t know what was burning but there was 100 gallons of diesel fuel right above the fire,” said Jim Wieberg, witness.
  Jim Weiberg is one of several people who ran toward the tractor trailer that was hauling milk with buckets of water while it was up in flames.
  “We took a fire extinguisher out of my truck and attempted to put out the fire and then the truck was carrying milk so when the
  
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• Witnesses say drivers are lucky to be alive after fiery tractor trailer crash in Sardinia

  07-08-2016 05:12 via wivb.com
  
  SARDINIA, N.Y. (WIVB) — “He almost died today it was a pretty intense fire and I don’t know what was burning but there was 100 gallons of diesel fuel right above the fire,” said Jim Wieberg, witness.
  Jim Weiberg is one of several people who ran toward the tractor trailer that was hauling milk with buckets of water while it was up in flames.
  “We took a fire extinguisher out of my truck and attempted to put out the fire and then the truck was carrying milk so when the
  
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• Bills Training Camp: One-on-One with Robert Woods

  07-08-2016 04:48 via wivb.com
  
  PITTSFORD, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Bills held their first night practice on Saturday at St. John Fisher College where fourth-year receiver Robert Woods impressed in an inter-squad scrimmage. News 4 Sports’ Tom Martin chatted with Woods after practice.
  TOM MARTIN: Hanging out at Bills training camp after the first scrimmage tonight. Robert Woods caught a long TD from Tyrod Taylor, take me through that play for you.
  ROBERT WOODS: It was a double move, corner was playing way off, I tried
  
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• New Lucille Ball statue unveiled

  07-08-2016 02:37 via wivb.com
  
  CELERON, N.Y. (WIVB)- A new Lucille Ball statue was unveiled near Jamestown on Saturday to the applause of the large crowd that gathered.
  The tribute has been nine months in the making.
  Sculptor Carolyn Palmer said she was inspired by Lucy’s liveliness and fun character. She told News 4 she spent a lot of time making Lucy’s face glamorous and even included details like the polka dots on the dress.
  As you remember, the “Scary Lucy” statue was created in 2009 and creat
  
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• Rex Ryan “concerned” with Ragland injury

  07-08-2016 01:59 via wivb.com
  
  PITTSFORD, N.Y. (WIVB) – Ahead of the Bills first scrimmage of the season, Rex Ryan gave an update on the status of rookie linebacker Reggie Ragland who suffered a knee injury on Friday.
  Originally Ryan said he didn’t believe there was ligament damage to the second-round pick’s knee, but on Saturday evening he backed off from that claim.
  “We have to get the swelling out of there before we know exactly what it is so, however long that takes we are not sure,” Rya
  
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• Tanker crashes, catches on fire in Sardinia

  07-08-2016 01:00 via wivb.com
  
  SARDINIA, N.Y. (WIVB) – People sprang into action after a tanker crashed in Sardinia Saturday afternoon.
  The Erie County Sheriff’s Office says the milk truck crashed shortly before 4 p.m. at the intersection of Routes 16 and 39. The scene was still active a few hours later.
  Witnesses tell us a driver pulled out in front of the truck. The truck driver swerved to avoid the car and that’s how the milk truck ended up on its side in a ditch.
  The crash sparked a small fire in the tr
  
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• Car crashes into home on Hertel Avenue

  07-08-2016 00:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Part of a home on Hertel Avenue had to be boarded up after it was hit by a car around 4:30 a.m. Saturday.
  Police say a driver was traveling westbound and tried to make a left hand turn, and was cut off by another car.
  The driver swerved and hit a home in the 200 block of Hertel Avenue.
  The driver was not injured and no charges have been filed because the other car fled the scene.
  The crash is under investigation.
  
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• Niagara Falls man dies after being shot multiple times

  07-08-2016 00:14 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police in Niagara Falls are investigating a fatal shooting.
  Police say 27-year-old Marcel Walker was shot multiple times around 4:30 a.m. Saturday in the area of 2811 Highland Avenue.
  After the shooting, someone started driving Walker to the hospital.
  While transporting Walker, the driver of the vehicle saw a Rural Metro Ambulance and flagged it down.
  Walker was taken to Niagara Falls Memorial Media Center where he was pronounced dead.
  Police have not made
  
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