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• WATCH: Service pig visits the elderly

  21-04-2017 23:49 via wivb.com
  
  SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Welcome to the “Swine Circus” where year and a half old Dolly, a miniature pig, is the star of the show.
  She occasionally stops by and performs tricks for the residents at Edgewood Prairie Crossings Assisted Living Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
  She is a bit of ham.
  Not only does Dolly spin, she dances, walks on a leash and even gives kisses.
  “Pigs are very intelligent animals. It’s kind of like training a dog, but obviously they&rsq
  
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• Police head to scene of accident at Delaware and Linden

  21-04-2017 23:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police were at the scene of what they called a “serious accident” at Delaware and Linden avenues in Buffalo.
  The accident occurred on Friday afternoon and closed parts of Delaware Ave.
  Traffic on parts of the road was rerouted.
  It is not clear how many vehicles were involved or if anyone was injured.
  
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• 12 WNY car dealerships fined in Attorney General’s investigation

  21-04-2017 23:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Over 100 dealerships across the state sold vehicles to New York residents without disclosing that the vehicles were under recall for potentially dangerous safety issues, including 12 located in Western New York.
  Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced Friday that his office has reached settlements with 104 dealerships across the state, which will require the dealerships to provide consumers with advance notice of any existing or unrepaired recalls. Each dealersh
  
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• Frozen Banquet meals recalled over salmonella fears

  21-04-2017 23:10 via wivb.com
  
  (WSYR-TV) – Banquet’s frozen Chicken Nugget with Mac & Cheese meals are being recalled over possible salmonella contamination.
  The recall affects more than 100-thousand pounds of the frozen meals.
  The meals are in 7.4 oz. vacuum-packed trays with Code 3100080921 and a “BEST IF USED BY” date of July 20, 2018.
  The problem was discovered when Conagra Brands, Inc. received notification from a supplier that an ingredient used in the brownie mix may be contaminated with sal
  
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• SirWilliam Hardy expected to be indicted, attorney says

  21-04-2017 23:08 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB)- 31-year-old SirWilliam Hardy faces a Second Degree Murder charge for the death of his father, 54-year-old William Hardy.
  Police say SirWilliam shot his father when he was visiting from California earlier this month.
  The incident occurred at SirWilliam’s Cheektowaga home on Whitney Place.
  Sources tell News 4 the elder Hardy was shot in the back.
  “This is a very unusual situation because he and his father had a very close relationship. He described it as
  
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• Suspected heroin dealer charged related to 2 Friday raids

  21-04-2017 23:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A suspected heroin dealer was arrested related to two raids in Cheektowaga and Buffalo.
  The Sheriff’s office says a Williamstowne Village Senior Apartment on Williams St. in Cheektowaga was raided late Friday morning.
  There, detectives and deputies say they found drug paraphernalia, as well as 200 grams of heroin hidden in drink containers.
  After that raid, Eddie Fields, 45, was arrested and charged with felony drug possession and intent to sell
  
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• Suspected heroin dealer arrested Friday following 2 separate raids

  21-04-2017 23:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A suspected heroin dealer was arrested following two raids in Cheektowaga and Buffalo.
  The Sheriff’s office says a Williamstowne Village Senior Apartment on Williams St. in Cheektowaga was raided late Friday morning.
  There, detectives and deputies say they found drug paraphernalia, as well as 200 grams of heroin hidden in drink containers.
  After that raid, Eddie Fields, 45, was arrested and charged with felony drug possession and intent to sell narcot
  
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• 4 charged with drug possession in Jamestown raid

  21-04-2017 22:37 via wivb.com
  
  JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) — On Friday morning, Jamestown police searched a Norwood Ave. residence after they say narcotics were sold there.
  The search commenced shortly after 9 a.m. and led to the discovery of methamphetamine, as well as prescription medication.
  Three people were arrested at the residence and charged with possessing drugs:
  Andrew Bennett, 28
  David Hare, 55
  Patricia Bargy, 58
  Another person, Destiny Franze-Hare, 28, was arrested just before the search took place
  
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• Bebe to close all 175 stores

  21-04-2017 21:51 via wivb.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Another major women’s fashion retailer is closing all its stores. On Friday, Bebe announced it’s closing all 175 stores across the country, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
  CNBC reports the company plans on closing all its stores by the end of May. Bebe currently has three stores in Central Texas: Barton Creek, the Domain and the San Marcos Outlet. A total of 14 stores are located in Texas.
  Earlier this month, the reta
  
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• Police: Driver hits curb, tree, parking meter and mailbox

  21-04-2017 21:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo police say a driver’s brakes failed, leading them to crash in the city Friday morning.
  The 35-year-old Hamburg man was headed north on Delaware Ave. when he lost control of the vehicle.
  As this happened, the driver struck a curb, a tree and a parking meter before hitting a mailbox.
  That mailbox then struck a vehicle waiting for a red light at Virginia St., damaging it.
  The driver was taken to ECMC with non-life threatening injuries. No charges have
  
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• Local students help clean up Fort Erie Friendship Trail

  21-04-2017 21:17 via wivb.com
  
  FORT ERIE, ON (WIVB) — Just a day ahead of Earth Day, the Peace Bridge Authority and local students celebrated the holiday by cleaning up the Fort Erie Friendship Trail.
  Staff picked up trash and debris, with some help from students who go to Niagara Christian Community of Schools, Ridgeway-Crystal Beach High School and St. George’s Catholic School.
  Sections of the trail that were cleaned up were Burleigh Rd. to Prospect Point Rd., Ridge Rd. to Gorham Rd. and Helena St. to
  
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• Vehicle ends up in Genesee County creek

  21-04-2017 20:49 via wivb.com
  
  ALEXANDER, N.Y. (WIVB) — Sources say a vehicle ended up in a Genesee County creek after the driver blacked out on Friday.
  Fire crews and Genesee County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene on Stroh Rd. in Alexander, sources say.
  A man in his 50s was found near Maplewood and Genesee Street roads and taken to UMMC, according to sources.
   
  
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• School: Police investigating after man exposes himself to student

  21-04-2017 19:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police are investigating an incident where a man allegedly exposed himself to a high school student in Buffalo.
  Friday morning, Buffalo school officials say a light-skinned black man exposed himself to an 11th-grade girl at Jefferson St. near E. Ferry St.
  The man was described as in his late 20s or early 30s, and having scruffy facial hair and glasses.
  Buffalo Public Schools ask parents to have conversations with their children on how to avoid strangers.
  
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• Buffalo Zoo offering discount to those who bring bottles, cans on Earth Day

  21-04-2017 18:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Zoo is aiming to help visitors save money on admission through recycling.
  On Earth Day, which is this Saturday, the zoo will offer discounted admission to visitors who bring in their cans and bottles.
  The zoo will take five cents off of the price of admission for every can or bottle brought there, up to $5.
  “We are always looking for ways to engage the public to help support conservation,” Buffalo Zoo Curator of Education Tiffany Vanderwerf sa
  
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• Residents keeping watchful eye on water in Ellicott Creek

  21-04-2017 17:56 via wivb.com
  
  WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — Many residents are stopping on the walkway running above Ellicott Creek to take photos and take in the views of the rushing water.
  “Great volume of water, moving very fast, much higher than the normal water levels,” said Kelly Kaufman, a Williamsville resident stopping by the creek Friday morning to watch high the water is rising.
  “It’s pretty rough. I’ve only seen it higher maybe one time,” said Gary Stith, who has live
  
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• Niagara University adds new programs in environmental science

  21-04-2017 17:56 via wivb.com
  
  LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) – Niagara University announced two new environmental science bachelor’s degree programs Friday in honor of Earth Day, April 22.
  The university will begin offering a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of science program in environmental science beginning this fall.
  The environmental science bachelor’s of arts program will prepare students for jobs in the environmental industry, while the bachelor of science program will prepare students for graduate programs i
  
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• Lady Antebellum to play Darien Lake in August

  21-04-2017 17:24 via wivb.com
  
  DARIEN, N.Y. (WIVB) – Grammy-award winning country group Lady Antebellum will be riding into Western New York this summer on their “You Look Good” World Tour.
  The band will play a concert 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Darien Lake Amphitheater.
  Lady Antebellum is joined on their world tour by fellow country music stars Kelsea Ballerini and Brett Young.
  Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. April 28.
  
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• Large amount of cocaine seized in Jamestown

  21-04-2017 17:13 via wivb.com
  
  JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Jamestown woman is facing charges after a large amount of cocaine was found in the vehicle she was operating.
  Cindy S. Frank, 45, of Jamestown, was charged with second degree possession of a controlled substance (an A2 felony), and failure to keep right.
  Jamestown Police conducted a traffic stop on Frank’s vehicle Thursday evening at Lakeview Avenue and Euclid Avenue for failing to keep right and an officer observed what appeared to be a large package of dr
  
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• WATCH: Sabres owner Terry Pegula: “Accountability starts with me”

  21-04-2017 16:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula spoke on Friday following the firing of General Manager Tim Murray and Head Coach Dan Bylsma.
  “These are difficult decisions,” Pegula said as the conference started. “Accountability starts with me.”
  On Thursday, it was announced that Murray and Bylsma were let go after the team’s losing season of 33 wins and 37 losses.#Sabres owners Terry Pegula: our expectation is still to win a Stanley Cup
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• Son accused of killing mother in Eden taken into custody in PA

  21-04-2017 08:24 via wivb.com
  
  EDEN, N.Y. (WIVB) — Authorities were called late Thursday afternoon to the 8900 block of East Eden Road in east Eden after a man allegedly killed his 79-year-old mother.
  Wayne E. Kozak, 48, of the East Eden Road address, is accused of fatally shooting his mother, Mary Louise Kozak, 79, who lives in the same house.
  Mary Kozak was found dead at the home just before 4 p.m. Thursday.
  The Erie County District Attorney said another person had called police to report the shooting, and that person
  
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• Son accused of killing mother in Eden taken into custody in Erie, PA

  21-04-2017 08:24 via wivb.com
  
  EDEN, N.Y. (WIVB) — Authorities were called late Thursday afternoon to the 8900 block of East Eden Road in east Eden after a man allegedly killed his 79-year-old mother.
  According to records and multiple sources, Wayne E. Kozak, 48, of the East Eden Road address, is alleged to have killed his mother, Mary Louise Kozak, 79, who lives in the same house.
  A spokesperson for the Erie County District Attorney’s Office told News 4 Wayne Kozak was taken into custody in Erie, Pennsylvania, w
  
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• Son accused of killing mother in Eden

  21-04-2017 08:24 via wivb.com
  
  EDEN, N.Y. (WIVB) — Authorities were called late Thursday afternoon to the 8900 block of East Eden Road in east Eden after a man allegedly killed his 79-year-old mother.
  According to records and multiple sources, Wayne E. Kozak, 48, of the East Eden Road address, is alleged to have killed his mother, Mary Louise Kozak, 79, who lives in the same house.
  It wasn’t clear early Friday whether Wayne Kozak had been charged. He allegedly killed his mother less than a week before his 49th bi
  
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• Former News 4 reporter dies at age 81

  21-04-2017 04:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) –News 4 Buffalo received word this evening that 81 year old Doug Smith died earlier today.. He had recently been hospitalized for pneumonia.
  We’ll always remember Doug as an original, the one and only “Cheap Gourmet” and the “Fun Ranger” who, with his wife Polly, showed us the lighter, luscious, and less costly side of living in Western New York back in the 80’s.
  Doug was a former Courier Express newsman from the old school &nda
  
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• Buffalo Bills 2017 regular season schedule

  21-04-2017 02:02 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB)- The 2017 NFL schedule was released Thursday night at 8 p.m.
  Below is the schedule for the Buffalo Bills, according to buffalobills.com:
  Week 1: September 10th 1pm vs. Jets
  Week 2: September 17th 1pm @ Panthers
  Week 3: September 24th 1pm vs Broncos
  Week 4: October 1st 1pm @ Falcons
  Week 5: October 8th 1pm @ Bengals
  Week 6: Bye
  Week 7: October 22nd 1pm vs Buccaneers
  Week 8: October 29th 1pm vs Raiders
  Week 9: November 2nd 8:25 pm @ Jets
  Week 10: November 12th 1pm vs
  
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• 30 in 30: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes II

  21-04-2017 00:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Patrick Mahomes isn’t considered one of the top three quarterbacks to go in this year’s draft but, the first round isn’t out of reach. The Texas Tech quarterback isn’t focused on when he goes, but where.
  “For me it is all about going to the right team and the right organization,” Mahomes said. “I want to be coached really hard and I want to have every chance to go out there and prove my game every single game. ”
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• 2 officers shot in Seattle, location of gunman unclear

  21-04-2017 00:28 via wivb.com
  
  SEATTLE (AP) — Two Seattle police officers were shot Thursday while responding to a downtown robbery, authorities said. The location of the gunman was unclear.
  Chief Kathleen O’Toole told reporters the injuries to the officers were believed to be minor.
  Police cruisers flooded the area, closing streets, and officers warned people to stay away.
  “We’ve got the doors locked, and the cops are all around us,” said Cindi Raykovich, co-owner of a nearby running shoe store.
  
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• National Fuel customers to see rate increase

  21-04-2017 00:22 via wivb.com
  
  WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — National Fuel’s President says the New York State Public Service Commission approved a total delivery rate increase of $5.9 million.
  What that means is that the average National Fuel customer will be paying approximately another $1.10 per month.
  The increase will go into effect on May 1.
  The company’s president, Carl Carlotti, released a statement on Thursday. Here is part of what he said:
  “This is the first delivery rate increase sought
  
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• PHOTOS: Flooding in WNY

  21-04-2017 00:09 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Parts of western New York began to flood as the rain came down Thursday. See viewer photos below. Flooding in WNY (Viewer photo from Derby)(Viewer photo)(Photo: Kadin in Holland)(Photo: Patti in Boston)(Photo: Wendy in Colden)(Photo: Amy in West Falls)(Photo: Dawn in Blasdell)
   
  
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