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• Retaken villages show IS increasingly driven underground

  18-10-2016 23:56 via wivb.com
  
  BADANA, Iraq (AP) — This farming village east of Mosul was turned into a bunker during more than two years of Islamic State rule: A network of tunnels and cramped living quarters betrays an extremist group increasingly forced to operate underground by a punishing air campaign and mounting territorial losses.
  Wrested from IS control on the first day of the offensive to retake Iraq’s second-largest city, Badana offers a glimpse of the battle ahead. Above ground, walls were shredded by
  
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• Police looking for suspects in Buffalo State robbery

  18-10-2016 23:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police at Buffalo State College say a strong-arm robbery took place over the weekend.
  The robbery happened near Coyer Field along Grant St. around 2:45 a.m. Sunday.
  According to university police, a car stopped near a male student when he was walking on the grass. At this time, two males allegedly got out of the car, attacked the victim and took his wallet and phone. They then fled in a car, police say.
  After this, police say the student ran to the Stu
  
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• Buffalo man seeks compensation following lithium-ion battery laptop explosion

  18-10-2016 23:10 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Nick Jones was sitting on his couch like any ordinary Monday night when the unthinkable happened.
  “My computer started to make a weird noise next to me on the couch it was off and charging then all of a sudden it started to pop and explode and there was this loud noise,” said Nicholas Jones of Buffalo.
  He says within a matter of seconds, the couch was on fire.
  “I put the fire out on the couch and after the fire was out the battery cells inside the c
  
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• Cheektowaga man accused of impersonating police

  18-10-2016 23:07 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police say he bore the badge, but Corey Shepard was not one of their own.
  Shepard, a Cheektowaga resident, has been accused of impersonating a Buffalo police officer.
  Cheektowaga police say the 26-year-old called in a report about a reckless driver on Monday and showed up to the scene dressed as an officer. According to officials, Shepard looked the part; He had on a dark police uniform, duty gun belt, handgun and a ballistic vest that read “POLIC
  
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• Report: DiCaprio, Paramount to combine powers, create live action ‘Captain Planet’ movie

  18-10-2016 22:25 via wivb.com
  
  (MEDIA GENERAL) – The 90s reboot is almost complete!
  On the heels of the “Power Rangers” and “Legends of The Hidden Temple” remakes,The Hollywood Reporter is reporting another 90s icon is making a comeback – Captain Planet.
  Per THR, Paramount and the production company of noted environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio are working together on a project, with Paramount working to secure the rights to the cartoon series.
  The cartoon series “Captain Planet and the
  
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• Sheriff: Woman found drinking with toddler outside county office building

  18-10-2016 22:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Erie County Sheriff’s deputies say a Buffalo woman was seen with a toddler, drinking outside a county office building.
  Authorities responded to a call at 43 Court St. on Monday afternoon.
  There, they found Luanne Isaacs, 32, in an allegedly intoxicated state.
  The toddler was returned to its mother and Isaacs was arrested.
  She faces charges of disorderly conduct, drinking in public and endangering the welfare of a child.
  
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• GALLERY: Fall foliage in WNY

  18-10-2016 22:04 via interactives.wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The beauty of western New York is showcased during the Fall season. Check out these sights caught by viewers.
  APP USERS | Tap here to view the gallery.
  
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• Niagara County trying to find source of Legionella bacteria after 8 illness reports

  18-10-2016 20:07 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) — As they investigate eight cases of Legionellosis, or Legionnaires’ disease, in the community, the Niagara County Department of Health is looking for the source of the disease.
  Recently, a cooling tower at Eastern Niagara Hospital in Lockport tested positive for high levels of Legionella. The levels exceeded 1,000 colony-forming units of bacteria per milliliter (1,000 CFU/mL).
  The tower found to have bacteria on it was immediately disinfected.
  Because
  
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• State report: Erie County inmate strangled, severely beaten by officers before death

  18-10-2016 19:42 via wivb.com
  
  WARNING: The video above contains graphic images.
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Richard Metcalf, who was an inmate at the Erie County Holding Center four years ago, died shortly after he was taken into custody.
  Metcalf’s death was ruled a homicide, but the Erie County District Attorney’s Office decided no charges would be filed. Metcalf’s family insisted there was something wrong.
  The last time we reported on the violent death of Richard Metcalf in 2014, it was believed he
  
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• Buffalo region residents preparing for high winds

  18-10-2016 18:54 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)– Many counties are experiencing a high wind advisory throughout the day.
   
  People are bracing for these winds to keep picking up through the day.
  “If it gets really bad, we’ll stay inside,” said Laurie Ruffino from Buffalo
  “If it gets gustier well that’ll be okay but it’s not too bad at the moment,” said Dave and Heather who are visiting.
  The two are from England, traveling the northeast to check out fall foliage
  
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• $17 million in federal funds unlocked for local development projects

  18-10-2016 18:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Nearly $17 million in federal funding was unfrozen to be put back into the community, local leaders announced on Tuesday.
  Sen. Charles Schumer says he came to an agreement with federal agencies to end a “decade long tug-of-war.”
  According to the senator, Erie County was prevented from using the funds for “critical” economic development projects.
  “After a decade-long bureaucratic tug-of-war, I’m thrilled to announce that we hav
  
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• 9 arrested in federal investigation of local restaurants

  18-10-2016 17:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — News 4 has confirmed that 50 employees at four local restaurants are under investigation by federal agents.
  Investigations are underway Agave, El Agave, Don Tequila and La Divina.
  The restaurants are located in Buffalo, Kenmore and Cheektowaga, and are all under the same owner, 42-year-old Sergio Mucino.
  He and two others, Jose Sanchez-Ocampo, 37, and Marguin Sanchez, 22, were charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to harbor illegal aliens. Sanc
  
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• 50 employees of local restaurants under investigation by federal agents

  18-10-2016 17:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — News 4 has confirmed that 50 employees at five local restaurants are under investigation by federal agents.
  Investigations are underway at two Agave locations, Don Tequila, La Divina and one other restaurant that has not yet been named.
  The restaurants are located in Buffalo, Kenmore and Cheektowaga and are all under the same owner.
  News 4 saw U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security agents there around 11:30 a.m.
  ICE spokes
  
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• 25 arrested in federal investigation of local restaurants

  18-10-2016 17:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — News 4 has confirmed that 25 employees at four local restaurants have been arrested by federal agents.
  Investigations are underway at Agave, El Agave, Don Tequila and La Divina.
  The restaurants are located in Buffalo, Kenmore and Cheektowaga, and are all under the same owner, 42-year-old Sergio Mucino.
  He and two others, Jose Sanchez-Ocampo, 37, and Marguin Sanchez, 22, were charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to harbor illegal aliens. Sanche
  
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• Schumer to make major announcement involving local development

  18-10-2016 16:22 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — U.S. Senator Charles Schumer will join Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and other local leaders to make an announcement at Gates Circle.
  It is not clear what Schumer’s announcement will entail, but representatives say it “could spark millions of dollars in economic development projects.”
  The announcement will begin at 11 a.m. and can be watched on this page.
  
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• Anchor Bar expands with new locations in Virginia, Toronto

  18-10-2016 16:13 via wivb.com
  
  TORONTO, On. (WIVB) — The Buffalo-rooted restaurant chain that invented the world-famous chicken wing has expanded yet again.
  Anchor Bar announced on Tuesday that they are opening two new locations in Toronto and Richmond, Va.
  David Copperthwaite, an Anchor Bar franchisee owner in Burlington, Ont., opened a location in Toronto on Sept. 29. The building has 300 seats and various televisions broadcasting sports.
  “It has been such a pleasure being a part of the Anchor Bar family over th
  
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• Riverstone Grill appears on Wake Up! for Local Restaurant Week

  18-10-2016 15:49 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Local Restaurant Week offers creative and delicious meals at prices that are tough to beat.
  Sometimes it’s a chance to try a restaurant’s best dishes for a better price. Some restaurants offer different meals during this promotion.
  Chaz Bulera, from Riverstone Grill on Grand Island, joined News 4’s Brittni Smallwood in the studio Tuesday. See his appearance in the video above.
  MORE | Find places participating in Local Restaurant Week here.
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• Local breast cancer survivor helps others find peace through yoga

  18-10-2016 06:13 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB)- A young breast cancer survivor is dedicating her life to help others manage stress and live healthier.
  Sara Szeglowski says she was working a high stress job when she was diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer. At 38-years-old, she went through chemotherapy and radiation, had a double mastectomy and lymph nodes removed. The treatment took a year.
  “Once I finished my treatment, I really just felt like the ground had opened up underneath me,” she said. &l
  
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• Northern PA plane crash victims identified

  18-10-2016 04:57 via wivb.com
  
  KEATING TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WIVB) — Investigators have located a plane that had been missing for nearly 24 hours.
  According to a spokesperson for the McKean County Dept. of Emergency services, the plane was travelling from Richmond, Virginia to St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada with three passengers on board. The plane reportedly changed course to avoid a thunderstorm when it disappeared from FAA radar Sunday night. Contact with the plane was lost in the area of Keating Township, Pennsylvani
  
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• Missing plane located in Northern PA

  18-10-2016 04:57 via wivb.com
  
  KEATING TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA (WIVB) — Investigators have located a plane that had been missing for nearly 24 hours.
  According to a spokesperson for the McKean County Dept. of Emergency services, the plane was travelling from Richmond, Virginia to St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada with three passengers on board. The plane reportedly changed course to avoid a thunderstorm when it disappeared from FAA radar Sunday night. Contact with the plane was lost in the area of Keating Township, Pennsyl
  
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• Teachers and school board strike a deal on new contract

  18-10-2016 04:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — For the first time in 12 years Buffalo school teachers have a new contract.
  After ongoing negotiations, Buffalo teachers and the school board both voted in favor of the new contract Monday night. Teachers spent nearly three hours discussing the offer after the board approved the contract by a vote of 7-2.Buffalo teachers get a contract for first time in 12 years @news4buffalo pic.twitter.com/cIvc3TFeM0
  — Rachele Mongiovi (@4RacheleM) October 18, 2016Teache
  
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• Buffalo teachers and school board strike a deal on new contract

  18-10-2016 04:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — For the first time in 12 years Buffalo school teachers have a new contract.
  After ongoing negotiations, Buffalo teachers and the school board both voted in favor of the new contract Monday night. Teachers spent nearly three hours discussing the offer after the board approved the contract by a vote of 7-2.Buffalo teachers get a contract for first time in 12 years @news4buffalo pic.twitter.com/cIvc3TFeM0
  — Rachele Mongiovi (@4RacheleM) October 18, 2016Teache
  
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• Orleans County woman with MS takes on major walking challenge

  18-10-2016 03:44 via wivb.com
  
  WATERPORT, NY (WIVB)  Wendy Cannon of Waterport, NY, challenged herself to walk 50 miles over three days last month in the 2016 MS Challenge Walk in Cape Cod, and she almost made it.  If it hadn’t been for those darn blisters!
  Wendy and her husband T.J. completed 40 of the 50 miles on the scenic, hilly walking course, but her blistered feet wouldn’t allow her to continue. And, it wasn’t just her feet. She lost three toenails to the demanding trek!
  “I trained my
  
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• Family wants answers for ‘gushing’ sanitary sewer

  18-10-2016 02:07 via wivb.com
  
  ELMA, N.Y. (WIVB) – The first time Laura Piccillo saw water spewing from a sanitary sewer into her yard, she thought it might be an artesian well bubbling up out of the ground, then reality set in: the water was rain draining from an old Nike missile base a few hundred yards from her home.
  As Piccillo researched the former Nike base, she also learned tons of contaminants have been dug up and removed from the site—a big worry for the Elma mother of two and her family, leading them to
  
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• Standing Tall: Cyrus Kouandjio’s unique perspective

  18-10-2016 00:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – At 6 feet 7 inches tall Cyrus Kouandjio is the biggest player on the Bills roster. And, he seems to stand even taller when the National Anthem plays prior to games.
  Cyrus was born in Cameroon, Africa and moved to the united states when he was 4-years-old.
  “I get phone calls from home back in Africa and I see the struggle and injustice and the level of… it’s tough back there.” Kouandjio said.
  Cyrus was raised in America but grew up hearin
  
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• Totes McGoats, one year later: recycling is up in Niagara Falls

  18-10-2016 00:10 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) – Everyone knows his face. Totes McGoats is the recycling mascot for the city of Niagara Falls. He’s a world-wide sensation. He went viral on Twitter last year. City leaders had high hopes he would turn the citys’ recycling program around.
  Totes McGoats is of course the symbol for the recycling program in Niagara Falls. But what came with him was a city ordinance, big changes for neighbors and big blue bins
  
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