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• State of Emergency extended 30 days in Niagara County

  19-05-2017 23:52 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) – The State of Emergency originally set to expire on Saturday has been extended for an additional 30 days, Niagara County officials stated Friday.
  As Lake Ontario water levels continue to climb, officials have concerns about dangers from submerged hazards on the lake, unstable shoreline banks, and ongoing flooding issues, a press release from Niagara County said.
  Emergency orders, including a 500-foot “no wake” zone, will be extended in five-day incr
  
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• Advocates push for movement in “Brittany’s Law”

  19-05-2017 23:13 via wivb.com
  
  GENEVA, N.Y. (WIVB)- 12 year-old Brittany Passalacqua was murdered in Geneva back 2009 along with her mother, Helen Buchel.
  Their killer was Buchel’s boyfriend, who had served prison time for assaulting his infant daughter.
  He was on parole when he murdered Brittany and Helen.
  “Had Helen known about this guy, she would have said ‘No I’m not going to date you,” said Kevin Retzer, who is working with Helen’s mother to promote “Brittany’s Law.&rd
  
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• National Comedy Center in Jamestown reaches funding goal

  19-05-2017 23:05 via wivb.com
  
  JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) – Jamestown will soon become a destination for those who like to laugh.
  All of the capital funding for the new National Comedy Center planned for Jamestown has been secured, the group behind the project confirmed Friday.
  The group just closed on a Federal New Markets Tax Credit transaction which will provide the project with $5 million of equity funding. The project also received a $3 million grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation in April and a $5 million gr
  
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• Cyclists take part in 11th annual Ride for Missing Children

  19-05-2017 23:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Students cheered and waved signs at cyclists as they rode by on one leg of a 100 mile trip.
  “This is a unique ride it’s 100 miles you’ve got law enforcement front and back,” said John Eisman, cyclist.
  Cyclists are biking around Western New York for the annual Ride for Missing Children. For many riders, it hits close to home.
  “Back in the, I guess I was in the 6th grade, my sister was a college student and her and her friend decided to be
  
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• Two charged with cocaine, crack possession in residence with four-year-old

  19-05-2017 22:28 via wivb.com
  
  JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) – Two people were arrested Friday morning in a search warrant execution at a Sampson Street residence.
  Odessin McBride, 38, and Ashley McBride, 33, were each charged with second degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, third degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminally using drug paraphernalia, and endangering the welfare of a child.
  Inside of the residence, investigators found 130 grams of cocaine and 25 grams of crack cocaine, as we
  
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• Vehicle rolls over after driver passes out in city of Tonawanda

  19-05-2017 22:07 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Depew man passed out behind the wheel and struck a parked vehicle on Wheeler Street in the city of Tonawanda Friday afternoon, causing his vehicle to roll over.
  The driver, a 67-year-old Fredo Street man, suffered cuts on his hand and was taken to DeGraff Hospital for treatment.
  He told Tonawanda Police that he “didn’t remember what happened”.
  The driver was alone in the vehicle.
   
   
  
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• Miami man pleads guilty to attempting to receive 145 pounds of marijuana at Erie County storage facility

  19-05-2017 22:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Florida man has pleaded guilty after being charged with attempting to receive a shipment of 145 pounds of marijuana at a Western New York storage locker.
  Travis Beckley, 63, of Miami, Florida, pleaded guilty to attempt to possess with intent to distribute 50 kilograms or more of marijuana.
  According to U.S. Attorney Wei Xiang, who is handling the case, in Aug. 2016 Beckley attempted to receive a shipment of approximately 145 lbs. of high grade marijuana, shipped fr
  
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• Royalton man pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of six-month-old son

  19-05-2017 21:40 via wivb.com
  
  ROYALTON, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Royalton man charged with causing the death of his infant son has pleaded guilty to first degree manslaughter.
  Dillon Hossbach, 25, was charged with causing the death of his six-month-old son in Dec. 2016.
  The child was found unresponsive in Hossbach’s Rochester Road home in Feb. 2016.
  An investigation revealed that the baby died from trauma.
  Hossbach will be sentenced July 14. He’s facing 12 to 15 years in prison.
  
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• Man charged with setting North Tonawanda volunteer firefighter’s residence on fire pleads guilty

  19-05-2017 21:32 via wivb.com
  
  NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Matthew Jurado, the North Tonawanda man charged with setting a fire at a volunteer firefighter’s residence, has pleaded guilty to second-degree arson in Niagara County Court.
  Jurado will be sentenced on the felony charge by Hon. Matthew Murphy at 1:30 p.m. July 21.
  The minimum sentencing for the charge is five years in prison. The maximum sentence is ten.
  When asked why he committed the crime in Aug. 2016, Jurado said “I don’t know,” a
  
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• Sheriff: Man with active warrant found with meth

  19-05-2017 20:52 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF CLARENCE, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Erie County Sheriff’s office says a man with an active warrant was found with methamphetamine during a traffic stop.
  A deputy stopped a vehicle on Main St. in Clarence around 12:40 a.m. on Thursday morning.
  The driver was identified as 48-year-old Buffalo resident Damone Freeman. While investigating him, deputies say they found out he had an active warrant.
  Another deputy was called in to interview Freeman, who deputies say showed signs of imp
  
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• Thousands of AT&T employees set to strike

  19-05-2017 18:40 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Thousands of members with the Communication Workers of America (CWA) union are preparing to hit the picket lines and start striking. They’re planning on walking out of AT&T stores as the union and corporation haven’t reached an agreement. The CWA union is hopeful the strike will bring the corporation back to the bargaining table.
  “Our members want their issues addressed,” said James Wagner, CWA Local 1122 President. “A
  
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• Man accused of stun gun attack faces new charges

  19-05-2017 18:33 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The 18-year-old accused of attacking a man with a stun gun in Orchard Park is facing new charges.
  Wednesday afternoon Orchard Park Police say driver Michael Overton chased a couple in another vehicle admit a road rage incident. When both vehicles pulled over, authorities say Overton deployed a stun gun against the man in the other vehicle.
  (Stun gun photo, courtesy of the Orchard Park police) 
  He was arrested later that night while attending a Tow
  
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• Big beer tanks being hauled to Rochester brewery via Erie Canal

  19-05-2017 18:12 via wivb.com
  
  WATERFORD, N.Y. (AP) — The first of a dozen massive fermentation tanks destined for a Rochester brewery is about to start a westward journey aboard a barge on the Erie Canal.
  The 20-foot-by-60-foot tanks arrived earlier this month at the Port of Albany, where they were placed on barges. A barge with the first three tanks is scheduled to enter the canal’s eastern end at Waterford late Friday morning.
  Last week’s original departure date was delayed because of high water leve
  
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• Girls go missing from Wyndham Lawn again

  19-05-2017 17:30 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two girls have run away from Wyndham Lawn again.
  Danielle Schlager, 14, has brown hair, but her height and weight are unknown. Erika Burr, 16, is 5’1″, 105 lbs. and has blond hair and hazel eyes.Earlier this week, News 4 learned the two were missing from the Lockport home, but were later found. They were reported to be missing again on Wednesday.
  Another girl living at Wyndham Lawn, 12-year-old Tamiyah Penn, was re
  
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• NU receives $4.1 million gift

  19-05-2017 16:21 via wivb.com
  
  LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) — Niagara University received a multi-million dollar gift after this year’s commencement.
  $4.1 million dollars was donated by the estate of the late Rose Ostapenko,
  The money will be used for projects at the school’s Ostapenko Center for Race, Equality and Mission, which will open this Fall.
  
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• Registration still open for Kelly Tough 12K

  19-05-2017 15:27 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — On Friday night, hundreds of people will be taking part in the Kelly Tough 12K.
  Hunter’s Hope, the foundation named after the son of former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly, will host the event. Hunter died from Krabbe’s disease as a child.
  The foundation funds research and helps children.
  Those who want to run in the race, relay or fun run can register online, here.
  The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and takes place at ADPRO Sports Trai
  
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• Former US Rep. Anthony Weiner pleads guilty in sexting case

  19-05-2017 15:19 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner appeared in federal court and pleaded guilty to criminal charges in an investigation of his online communications with a teenage girl in North Carolina.
  The FBI began investigating Weiner in September after a 15-year-old North Carolina girl told a tabloid news site that she and the disgraced former politician had exchanged lewd messages for several months.
  She also accused him of asking her to undress on camera.
  The investigation of his
  
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• Ex-US Rep. Anthony Weiner pleads guilty in sexting case

  19-05-2017 15:19 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner, whose penchant for sexting strangers ended his political career and sparked a probe that upended the presidential race, pleaded guilty Friday to a sex charge, tearfully apologizing for communications with a 15-year-old girl that he said destroyed his “life’s dream in public service.”
  Weiner pleaded guilty to a single count of transmitting sexual material to a minor, admitting he began exchanging online messages with the gir
  
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• The Harris Poll: Five Guys has the best burger

  19-05-2017 15:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Five Guys is the new leader in a recent poll for best burger.
  The Harris Poll’s annual report lists the restaurant at number one, beating out previous top-spot holder In-N-Out Burger.
  The other restaurants in the top five were Shake Shack, Wendy’s and Culver’s.
  
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• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers responds to Lake Ontario concerns

  19-05-2017 14:49 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Buffalo District have recently visited 13 sites along Lake Ontario in response to high waters and flooding.
  Gov. Andrew Cuomo requested the help of the Corps of Engineers last week.
  “The Corps of Engineers responded quickly and we will continue to deploy our technical teams throughout this ongoing emergency,” Lt. Col. Adam Czekanski, USACE Buffalo District Commander, said. “The site visits have
  
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• Cartoon in the works featuring heroes with disabilities

  19-05-2017 13:57 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — There is a new cartoon in the works for kids with disabilities.
  It’s called “Team Supreme.” Each member has an individual superpower, and it’s tied to their disability.
  The cartoon is still in the beginning stages.
  One character, Zeek, has autism. His power is the ability to slow time down to a snail’s pace, and retain large amounts of information in no time at all.
  Other members of Team Supreme include Thumper, who was born prematurely
  
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• Starbucks offering ice cubes made of coffee in some stores

  19-05-2017 13:45 via wivb.com
  
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WIVB) — Most ice cubes are made of water, but Starbucks is offering a new kind for hot drinks, and it’s made of coffee.
  For those who want their coffee a little bit cooler, but not watered down, this is the solution.
  Starbucks has tested them out in 100 stores, and they have been receiving positive feedback.
  Currently, the cubes are only available in St. Louis and Baltimore stores.
  
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• Spend a Day Out with Thomas at the Medina Railroad Museum

  19-05-2017 11:35 via wivb.com
  
  MEDINA, N.Y. (WIVB) – One of the most beloved characters from children’s TV has rolled back into Western New York.
  Thomas the Tank Engine is in Medina for a two week stop on the ‘Day Out With Thomas’ North American tour.
  The #1 Engine will be at the Medina Railroad Museum May 20-21 and May 27-28, offering a full day of fun for the entire family.
  Families who turn out will be able to take a 25 minute ride on Thomas’ train to meet Sir Topham Hatt, the Controller of th
  
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• Rev. Pridgen releases security footage of break-in at church

  19-05-2017 05:08 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Time has run out for the people who broke into True Bethel Baptist church earlier this week.
  Reverend Darius Pridgen said he would not press charges if they confessed by Wednesday night.
  Pridgen says the suspects never game forward, therefore, he turned the surveillance footage over to police.
  Thursday night, Pridgen released a portion of the footage at a bible study at the church.
  “Right now there’s a lot of people in the community who think they may kno
  
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• Niagara County Sheriff’s Office looking for 12-year-old from Lockport

  19-05-2017 04:30 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) – Niagara County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for public assistance to locate a 12-year-old girl missing from the Town of Lockport.
  Tamiyah Penn is described as 5’2″, 130 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes.
  She was reported missing on Wednesday.
  Anyone with information about Tamiyah’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Niagara County Sheriff’s Department at 438-3393 (24/7 line) or 438-3327 during normal business hours.
  
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• BREAKING: Buffalo Police on scene of reported shooting involving two people

  19-05-2017 04:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Police are on scene at Maple Ridge and Grider Street in the city of Buffalo for a reported shooting involving two people shot.
   
  Both victims have been taken to ECMC. Their conditions are unknown.
  Buffalo Police said in a tweet Thursday evening that traffic in the area could be affected.
  
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• 2 people shot in Buffalo Thursday night

  19-05-2017 04:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Police were on scene at Maple Ridge and Grider Street in the city of Buffalo for a reported shooting.
  The incident occurred around 9:20 p.m. on Thursday.
  Both victims, a male and a female, were taken to ECMC.
  They were shot in the arm area, and their injuries appear to be non-life threatening.
  
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• UPDATE: Person in rescue attempt near Niagara Gorge has been found

  19-05-2017 03:45 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) – New York State Parks Police confirmed that a person they were attempting to rescue has been found.
  The rescue attempt occurred  at the Niagara Gorge off of the Robert Moses Parkway by the old sewage treatment plant.
  More details are expected to be available shortly.
   
  
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• Person in rescue attempt near Niagara Gorge has been found

  19-05-2017 03:45 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) – New York State Parks Police confirmed that a person they were attempting to rescue has been found.
  The rescue attempt occurred  at the Niagara Gorge off of the Robert Moses Parkway by the old sewage treatment plant.
  The person who fell in was a 33-year-old man from Buffalo. He fell 75 feet into the gorge.
  As of Friday morning, he is hospitalized with head trauma and a broken ankle.
   
  
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• Tonawanda woman charged with DWI after nearly striking police car

  19-05-2017 03:03 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) – A North Tonawanda woman is facing DWI and related charges after City of Tonawanda Police say she nearly struck a police vehicle while pulling out of a side street.
  Heather R. Kelly, 38, of Oliver St., was charged early Thursday morning with felony DWI, first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, resisting arrest, obstruction of government administration, driving without an interlock device, two county of failure to yield, and second-degree harassment.
  Kelly
  
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• Chautauqua sheriff on drug dealers: ‘They’re killers, in my opinion’

  19-05-2017 02:56 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF HANOVER, N.Y. (WIVB) — Six people remained in jail Thursday after the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office raided a house on Alleghany Road in the town of Hanover.
  Although as of this week, each is facing felony-level drug charges, Sheriff Joseph Gerace is hoping to charge them with far more serious crimes.
  Before SWAT teams broke down the door at 12211 Alleghany Rd., and after two people died of drug overdoses, Gerace issued a warning to his community: Watch out for a deadly b
  
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• New K-9 officer in Erie County has rare job

  19-05-2017 00:24 via wivb.com
  
  Buffalo, N.Y.– 
  The Erie County Sheriff’s Office has a new canine team.
  Detective Scott Kuhlmey and his new partner Axe graduated with six other teams from the New York State Academy of Fire Science last week. They’re now taking over with the fire investigations team after the canine team retired at the end of last year. They’re one of just 16 canine arson teams in New York State, and one of just 200 in the country.
  When fire investigations become suspicious, there&r
  
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