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• Body found at home near UB campus

  24-09-2016 20:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO (WIVB) — Buffalo Police are investigating, after a  body was found this morning near the University at Buffalo campus.
  Police say the body of a male, possibly in his 20’s, was found at a home on the 100 block of Winspear Avenue just after 10:30 am.
  The male was not currently a student at UB.
  Erie County medical examiners will perform an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Right now detectives say there is no apparent sign of foul play.
  
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• Local political leaders on both sides voice concerns over Buffalo billion investigation

  24-09-2016 19:17 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) –  As the investigation into the Buffalo billion scandal continues, local leaders on both sides of the isle are issuing their own concerns. Some say this is a poor reflection on our state government.Governor andrew cuomo responded to tough questions related to the investigation. He said, “No, I had no idea about anything involved in that complaint.”
  He says despite this potential corruption in state leadership, the growth here in buffalo speaks fo
  
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• Hospice Dash brings out thousands to raise money for end of life care

  24-09-2016 18:33 via wivb.com
  
  YOUNGSTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) –Over 2,000 racers ran along Lake Ontario today for the 8th annual Hospice 5k Dash and Mighty Niagara half marathon. To some, it was just a race, but to others it was much more.
  One racer, Paige, told News 4,”Today I ran for my Papa D.”
  Another woman,Donna, shared who she is running for, “I run for Daniel.”
  Runner Marlena shared with News 4, “My mother passed away almost 2 years ago and if you can have a wonderful experience w
  
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• The Latest: Police describe events leading up to shooting

  24-09-2016 16:54 via wivb.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Latest on protests in Charlotte, North Carolina, over the fatal police shooting of a black man (all times local):
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  Charlotte police have released a narrative of what they say happened in the moments leading up to the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott.
  The department said in an update released late Saturday that says two plainclothes officers were preparing to arrest someone else when they saw Scott sitting in an SUV, rolling a marijuana blunt.
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• The Latest: Doubts follow release of police shooting video

  24-09-2016 16:54 via wivb.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Latest on protests in Charlotte, North Carolina, over the fatal police shooting of a black man (all times local):
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  An attorney for the family of a man shot by Charlotte police says newly released footage from authorities doesn’t show a gun in the man’s hand.
  Justin Bamberg told reporters on Saturday night that the dashcam and body camera footage released on Saturday leaves more questions unanswered than it provides clarity. He also said t
  
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• Authorities now say 5 dead, gunman still on the run

  24-09-2016 06:10 via wivb.com
  
  BURLINGTON, Wash. — Authorities say a fifth person has died following a shooting at a shopping mall north of Seattle.
  A spokesman for the Skagit County Emergency Operations Center says the unidentified male victim died early Saturday at a Seattle hospital. Four female victims died earlier following the Friday night shooting at the Cascade Mall in Burlington, Washington.
  Authorities continue to search for the shooter.
  A Washington State Patrol spokesman says police were seeking a Hispanic m
  
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• Authorities now say 4 dead, one critically injured in mall shooting

  24-09-2016 06:10 via wivb.com
  
  BURLINGTON, Wash. — The search continues for a gunman who shot four people to death at a mall north of Seattle. One person was critically injured. A state police spokesman says the victims were shot in the makeup department of a Macy’s inside the Cascade Mall in Burlington. There’s no word on motive. (3:30a.m.)
  BURLINGTON, Wash. — Washington state authorities update fatality count in mall shooting; 4 females killed. (2:32a.m.)
  BURLINGTON, Wash. — Authoriti
  
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• Authorities now say 4 dead, more hurt at mall shooting

  24-09-2016 06:10 via wivb.com
  
  BURLINGTON, Wash. — Washington state authorities update fatality count in mall shooting; 4 females killed. (2:32a.m.)
  BURLINGTON, Wash. — Authorities say three people were killed and two injured when a gunman opened fire at a mall north of Seattle.
  Washington State Patrol spokesman Mark Francis said Friday night that three females were killed, one male suffered life-threatening injuries and another female suffered non-life threatening injuries at the Cascade Mall in Burlington,
  
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• Authorities now say 3 dead, 2 hurt at mall shooting

  24-09-2016 06:10 via wivb.com
  
  BURLINGTON, Wash. — Authorities say three people were killed and two injured when a gunman opened fire at a mall north of Seattle.
  Washington State Patrol spokesman Mark Francis said Friday night that three females were killed, one male suffered life-threatening injuries and another female suffered non-life threatening injuries at the Cascade Mall in Burlington, Washington.
  Authorities had previously said four people were killed, but updated the number of fatalities after they were ab
  
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• Authorities: 4 dead in shooting at mall north of Seattle

  24-09-2016 06:10 via wivb.com
  
  BURLINGTON, Wash. — Authorities in Washington State say four people have been killed during a shooting at a mall north of Seattle and that at least one suspect remains at large.
  The Washington State Patrol says on Twitter that the four were shot Friday at the Cascade Mall in Burlington, about 65 miles (105 kilometers) north of Seattle.
  Sgt. Mark Francis says authorities are searching for a man wearing gray who was last seen walking toward Interstate 5 from the mall. Francis says it wasn&rs
  
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• Thousands “Light the Night” in Buffalo’s Delaware Park

  24-09-2016 06:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Thousands of people walked Ring Road in Friday’s “Light the Night Walk”. The event helps in the fight against leukemia and lymphoma. One couple says without the walk, and the money raised from it, their daughter might not be here today.
  “Debbie Surace, “In our daughters case, 3 years. If she had cancer 3 years earlier, we would not have had the drug that brought her into remission”
  Last year, the annual “Light the Night Walk&
  
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• HS Football: Week 4 recap

  24-09-2016 05:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – North Tonawanda came into the week sitting atop class A North, beating their opponents by an average of 25 points per game for a 3-0 record. But, when Grand Island came to town, they gave the Jacks all they could handle. A second half surge was capped off by a game winning field goal — for a 38-35 upset.
  That meant Starpoint could take over the top spot in the division with a win over neighborhood rival, Lockport. A back-and-fourth first half was highlight
  
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• Cuomo says SolarCity, Riverbend will not be dragged down by federal charges

  24-09-2016 00:57 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — On the heels of federal prosecutors unveiling a massive corruption case against people with close ties to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the governor announced a change of power to head off any perception of impropriety.
  The agency that has until this week controlled projects like the Buffalo Billion will no longer be at the helm, funneling money and direction. But a close confidant of the governor, and a man with Buffalo ties, will.
  Ever since the $750 million SolarCity project
  
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• Celebrate fall at Pumpkinville

  24-09-2016 00:30 via wivb.com
  
  GREAT VALLEY, N.Y. (WIVB) —As the weather starts to turn cooler many people’s minds are shifting from summer to fall. What better way to transition seasons then by heading to Pumpkinville?
  Just off Route 219 in Great Valley, you can become immersed in the autumn season. Whether you’re interested in buying pumpkins or having fun with the family they have it all. But if you are looking for pumpkins you may see something a little different.
  Dan Pawlowski, Owner of Pumpkinvill
  
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