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• Kenda Cheers pins wrestling’s stereotype

  17-05-2017 23:35 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) – For Kendra Cheers, flipping the script and playing against the boys started when she was 8 years old when she played for the Niagara Wheatfield youth football teams.
  Come age 12 she was ready for a new challenge.
  Wrestling.
  “I hated it, the 16 year old said with a laugh. “The conditioning was crazy.”
  But, she got through the long runs and weight cuts and started turning heads on the mat.
  Now Kendra goes head to head with fellow high schoo
  
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• Six people charged with possession of fentanyl, other drugs, in Chautauqua County

  17-05-2017 23:34 via wivb.com
  
  HANOVER, N.Y. (WIVB) – Six people have been charged following a search warrant execution at an Alleghany Road residence.
  Members of the Southern Tier Region Drug Task Force and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department executed the search warrant at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday. During the raid, authorities found 21 grams of uncut fentanyl, cocaine, concentrated cannabis, suboxone, scales, a large amount of U.S. currency, a rifle, and packaging materials.
  Arrested were Adam M. Mox, 22, of Si
  
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• 5 years probation for men who led children into restricted area of Letchworth State Park, caused two deaths

  17-05-2017 23:29 via wivb.com
  
  WARSAW, N.Y. (WIVB)- Tyler Jennings and Chad Staley will spend the next five years on probabtion for their role in the deaths of 6-year-old Preston Giangregorio and 9-year-old Dylan Giangregorio.
  The two men pleaded guilty to Criminally Negligent Homicide in February. They were facing up to four years behind bars.
  Judge Michael Mohun of Wyoming County Court indicated he felt Staley did everything the court asked him to do following his plea. The opposite was said of Jennings, whom Mohun told to
  
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• Cyber-security experts share tips to Buffalo businesses

  17-05-2017 23:27 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Better Business Bureau wants Western New York businesses to know they could be at risk for future a cyber attack.On Friday, the world was hit by a massive cyber-attack, the effects of which are continuing to spread.
  News 4 told you about that piece of ransom-ware called “WannaCry” that paralyzed businesses in virtually every country on earth. We spoke with cyber security leaders who say, for businesses, protecting your cyber health
  
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• How much caffeine is too much? Experts weigh in

  17-05-2017 23:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. — A 16 year-old high school student from South Carolina collapsed during class from a caffeine-induced cardiac event.
  The Richland County Coroner says too much caffeine led to his death.
  Officials say the teen consumed three caffeine-laced drinks in a two hour period before collapsing in his classroom. He had a cafe latte, a large diet mountain dew and an energy drink.
  Authorities say the teen’s autopsy showed no diagnosed heart conditions and was overall a healthy pers
  
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• CRIMESTOPPERS: $1,000 for information on man wanted for burglary, assault

  17-05-2017 23:01 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) – Up to $1,000 has been offered as a reward for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted by Niagara Falls Police for burglary, assault, and other charges.
  James E. Moore, 45, is wanted for two counts of second degree burglary, two counts of fourth degree criminal mischief, two counts of third degree menacing, third degree assault, resisting arrest, fourth degree stalking, third degree criminal mischief, second degree criminal trespass, fifth degree posse
  
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• ESD failed to meet half of reporting requirements for programs, audit finds

  17-05-2017 22:50 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (WIVB) – New York State’s chief economic development agency failed to meet more than half of the reporting requirements for tax credit and job creation programs, according to an audit released Wednesday by state comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
  DiNapoli said that Empire State Development (ESD) often is late with reporting the results of economic development programs, or doesn’t report them at all.
  “We need better reporting to ensure transparency in economic de
  
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• Brighton Volunteer Fire Company receives $78,309 in federal funding

  17-05-2017 22:39 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Brighton Fire Department will receive $78,309 in federal funding through the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
  The federal funding will be used to replace large diameter hoses which connect to fire hydrants as well as 2.5 inch hoses and service hoses.
  U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the funding Wednesday.
  “These federal funds will allow our first responders to purchase the up-to-da
  
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• LeAnn Rimes announced to play New York State Fair

  17-05-2017 22:03 via wivb.com
  
  SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WIVB) – County superstar LeAnn  Rimes will be among the musical acts featured at this year’s New York State Fair in Syracuse.
  Rimes, who became a country music sensation at 13 with her hit “Blue”, will perform at the State Fair 8 p.m. Aug. 31.
  Her performance falls on the fair’s second Three Dollar Thursday, when admission to the fair is just $3.
  Other performances at the fair’s Chevy Court sponsored by Chevrolet include:
  Robert Randolph a
  
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• Nik Wallenda’s wife will dangle by her teeth from a helicopter over Niagara Falls

  17-05-2017 21:59 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — On Tuesday a unanimous vote helped to pass a resolution to bring both Nik Wallenda and his wife Erendira back to Niagara Falls. This time, his wife, and her teeth, will take center stage. She plans to hang from a helicopter over the falls.
  Last time the family was in town and Nik walked across Niagara Falls, an estimated 38,000 people from out of town flocked to the US side alone of the raging waters. That number doesn’t even include the locals that
  
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• 2 Orleans County Sheriff’s deputies facing felony charges

  17-05-2017 19:34 via wivb.com
  
  ALBION, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two Orleans County Sheriff’s deputies have been charged with grand larceny and falsifying business records.
  Sgt. Dean Covis and Deputy Thomas Marano were arrested following an investigation by the New York State Police.
  Authorities say that between Nov. 2013 and Jan. 2015, Covis and Marano were paid by a private company that they worked security for, but they filed false time sheets.
  During this time, they were working for the Sheriff’s office.
  The tw
  
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• Local girl wins national map-making contest

  17-05-2017 18:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A local eighth-grader was selected as the winner of the national, annual Junior Scholastic Can You Find Mapman? Contest.
  Nardin Academy student Annelise Wall was the grand prize winner of 2017’s competition. Wall drew a map of the Faroe Islands “based on a series of geography clues.”
  “The long-running Can You Find Mapman? contest draws excitement from students around the world and provides kids a creative outlet to combine their map-
  
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• Eden man accused of killing mother arraigned on indictment

  17-05-2017 18:50 via wivb.com
  
  EDEN, N.Y. (WIVB) — Wayne Kozak, 48, who was accused of fatally shooting his mother, was indicted on a charge of second-degree murder.
  79-year-old Mary Louise Kozak was found dead in their Eden home on April 20.
  Her son was later found that night in an Erie, Pennsylvania motel after a judge issued a warrant for his arrest.
  Eden Police Chief Mike Felschow said the incident was Eden’s first murder in 30 years.
  After waiving extradition proceedings, Kozak was taken back to wes
  
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• Law enforcement agencies in Chautauqua County getting new radar units

  17-05-2017 18:02 via wivb.com
  
  MAYVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — Some law enforcement agencies in Chautauqua County are getting upgrades to their equipment.
  Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that more than $160,000 in state funding was used to buy new radar units for police departments and sheriff’s offices across New York.
  Some of those are going to be used by Lakewood-Busti police and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office.
  “This administration has zero tolerance for reckless driving and this funding will help
  
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• Learning to ride for Motorcycle Safety Awareness month

  17-05-2017 17:57 via wivb.com
  
  WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB) – As the weather warms up, more and more motorcyclists are going to be out on the roads. We all need to drive carefully.
  Every year, May offers that reminder as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
  Not surprisingly, one of the top motorcycle safety tips from the pros at the Motorcycle Safety School in West Seneca is to wear a helmet. It’s required by law in New York State and it could save your life.
  “I would hate to know what would happen to somebody if
  
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• CBS announces new prime time shows coming this Fall

  17-05-2017 16:50 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (WIVB) — On Wednesday morning, CBS announced the new prime time shows that will be debuting this Fall.
  Starting in September, the following shows will debut:
  9JKL – Mondays at 8:30 p.m. – Based on the real-life experiences of executive producer and star Mark Feuerstein, 9JKLis an engaging and relatable comedy about family, family… and more family. Josh is a new divorcé and actor between projects who moves home to New York to regroup—and in
  
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• People turning IKEA tote bags into clothing

  17-05-2017 16:28 via wivb.com
  
  DELFT, Netherlands (WIVB) — If you thought IKEA was just for furniture, you were wrong.
  You may have seen some photos on social media of IKEA clothing. People are taking the 99 cent tote bags from the store and turning them into wearable pieces, such as hats, backpacks, jackets and dresses.
  Sneaker customizer Mache spruced up a dirty pair of shoes to make the new IKEA Yeezys.
  After giving them the IKEA treatment, he took them for a test drive in an IKEA store.
  If you know anything abo
  
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• Two senior citizens involved in pedestrian vs. car accident

  17-05-2017 16:14 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two elderly women were involved in an accident that happened Tuesday evening around 9:30pm.
  Police tell us the victim, an 81-year-old lady, was struck while crossing Sheridan Drive at Delaware Avenue.  She was rushed to ECMC with serious injuries. Her condition is unknown at this time.
  The driver, an 83-year-old woman, was traveling eastbound on Sheridan when the accident happened and she stopped after hitting the other woman.
  Police tell us the v
  
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• Victim of Friday shooting in Buffalo identified

  17-05-2017 14:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo police have released the name of a man who was killed in a Friday evening shooting.
  City resident Steven Barton, 23, was shot around 6:45 p.m. on the 100 block of Stevens Ave. He was pronounced dead at ECMC.
  Police are still investigating the shooting. Anyone with information on it can call or text the police department’s confidential tip line at 847-2255.
  
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• Heavy police presence seen in Town of Tonawanda overnight

  17-05-2017 12:30 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A heavy police presence was seen in the Town of Tonawanda on Delaware Ave. at Sheridan Dr. overnight.
  A couple of lanes were blocked off, but it is not clear what police were investigating. The department’s accident investigation unit was there.Tonawanda police accident investigation unit working at the intersection of Delaware Rd. and Sheridan Dr. overnight. @news4buffalo pic.twitter.com/We3qyJlm6l
  — Chris (@CBNEWSPHOTOG) May 17, 2017
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• Does running ruin your knees? Studies say it may actually help them!

  17-05-2017 05:35 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB-TV) — In less than two weeks thousands of runners will hit the streets for the Buffalo Marathon. Western New York has a strong and growing running community. But will all this running lead to physical problems down the road?
  “I just ran a 32 mile Ultra (Marathon) on Sunday, took a couple days off and I’m back out here again today,” said Youngstown runner Tom LePage just before the start of the Flatliner 3 mile Race in Chestnut Ridge Park last month. &l
  
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• Congressman Collins defends himself over ethics concerns

  17-05-2017 05:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Republican Congressman Chris Collins is defending himself again over claims he acted unethically.
  The Office of Congressional Ethics has received a number of requests for an investigation based on Collins’ stock purchases and also possible conflict of interest. The Office of Congressional Ethics cannot confirm to News 4 any investigation that may or may not be happening.
  The Buffalo News reports Tuesday night an investigation is underway.
  News 4 contacted two of
  
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• Wife of Nik Wallenda to perform aerial act over Niagara Falls

  17-05-2017 02:31 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) – Almost five years ago, famed daredevil Nik Wallenda made a historic trip over Niagara Falls on a tightrope.
  To commemorate the five-year anniversary of his stunt, Wallenda’s wife Erendira Wallenda will travel over the Falls as well, dangling from a helicopter by her teeth.
  The Niagara County Legislature took up a last-minute resolution Tuesday night to set aside $35,000 for the helicopter stunt. The resolution passed 14-0.
  Majority Leader Randy R. Bradt, R-Nor
  
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• Niagara Falls delays funding the Wallenda stunt

  17-05-2017 02:31 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) – Almost five years ago, famed daredevil Nik Wallenda made a historic trip over Niagara Falls on a tightrope.
  To commemorate the five-year anniversary of his stunt, Wallenda’s wife Erendira Wallenda will travel over the Falls as well, dangling from a helicopter by her teeth.
  The Niagara County Legislature took up a last-minute resolution Tuesday night to set aside $35,000 for the helicopter stunt. The resolution passed 14-0.
  Majority Leader Randy R. Bradt,
  
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• Bingo volunteers thwart armed robbery of their cash

  17-05-2017 01:57 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 17-year-old woman is facing 15 charges after police in the town of Tonawanda said she attempted to hold up a bingo game at local a Catholic school.
  The weekly Saturday bingo game had just gotten underway May 6 at Cardinal O’Hara High School, when the young woman, armed with a handgun, showed up in the money room.
  “There’s several people in the room where the money is being counted,” said Town of Tonawanda Capt. Joseph Carosi. &ldqu
  
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• Shutting off tenants’ water is illegal, says health dept.

  17-05-2017 01:50 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) – Last week the Niagara Falls Water Board amended its shutoff policy, after a pregnant woman was left virtually homeless when her landlord ordered the board to turn her water off, and the city’s Department of Code Enforcement condemned the property.
  Colleen Atwood, who was 9 months pregnant, contacted Call 4 Action, the Water Board eventually restored service, and when the board changed its policy, the biggest change was nicknamed the “Atwood Clause&
  
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• Olean murder victim stabbed to death

  17-05-2017 00:38 via wivb.com
  
  OLEAN, N.Y. (WIVB)- Judge Daniel Palumbo ruled Tuesday in Olean City Court there is enough evidence against Edward J. Smith, Jr. to move the case over to Cattaraugus County Court.
  Smith, who is charged with Second Degree Murder, Assault, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon, will remain in custody at the Cattaraugus County Jail without bail.
  The 50-year-old Olean resident is accused of murdering his wife, Kathy Smith, over Mother’s Day weekend.
  “It’s very important because
  
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• Olean man accused of stabbing wife to death indicted on multiple counts

  17-05-2017 00:38 via wivb.com
  
  OLEAN, N.Y. (WIVB)- Edward Smith of Olean was indicted on several counts by a Grand Jury, the Cattaraugus County District Attorney told News 4 Thursday.
  Smith, who is accused of stabbing his wife Kathy to death in May, is scheduled to be arraigned in Cattaraugus County Court Monday June 12 at 9:30 a.m.
  He’s charged with two counts of Murder in the Second Degree, Manslaughter in the First Degree, Assault in the First Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree.
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• WNY school embracing Fidget Spinners

  17-05-2017 00:23 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — 
  A school in Western New York is embracing controversial fidget spinners and other fidget devices.
  The spinner is a three pronged gadget, originally designed to help kids stop fidgeting and start concentrating. They’ve sparked a lot of conversation in schools around the country with some schools even banning them. News 4 found they are allowed and even encouraged in some cases at Niagara Catholic Junior-Senior High School in Niagara Falls, as long as studen
  
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• Clarence man sells basement General Store in online auction

  17-05-2017 00:04 via wivb.com
  
  CLARENCE, N.Y. (WIVB) – In Mike Igoe’s basement, you’ll find 40 years worth of general store memorabilia.From Bing Crosy ice cream packs to a Woodruff and Edwards coffee grinder, his basement is truly a “one stop shop.” Now that he and his wife have decided to scale back, he said everything must go.
  Igoe said, “Even the auctioneer himself doesn’t know how many pieces are here.”
  Walking into Mike Igoe’s basement, is like taking
  
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