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• Wilson woman charged with burglary

  14-08-2017 23:27 via wivb.com
  WILSON, N.Y. (WIVB) – A 38-year-old Wilson woman has been charged with committing a residential burglary in Wilson in April.
  Tera L. Martin was charged Saturday with second degree burglary and third degree grand larceny.
  She was also charged with petit larceny related to a theft in May in the Town of Hartland.
  Martin was arraigned in Town of Wilson Court on the burglary charges and remanded to Niagara County Jail.
  She was issued an appearance ticket for the petit larceny charge.
  
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• CRIMESTOPPERS: Up to $2,500 reward offered for info on July homicide

  14-08-2017 23:11 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest or indictment of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Leon Nelson.
  Nelson was found deceased July 31 in the area of 196 May St. in Buffalo.
  Anyone with information leading to the arrest or indictment of the person or persons responsible is asked to call Crime Stoppers Buffalo at (716)867-6161.
   
  
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• Changes ahead for U.S. borders in WNY

  14-08-2017 23:09 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- An upcoming change at U.S. ports of entry in western New York is expected to make it more challenging for Canadian travelers seeking U.S. work permits.
  “There are more changes within this short period of time than I’ve seen throughout my 14 years as an immigration attorney,” said lawyer Jamie Fiegel, a partner with Fiegel & Carr.
  A recent change at the Customs and Border Protection Buffalo field office will bar attorneys like Fiegel from providing
  
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• Collective efforts keeping Erie County fair fun and safe

  14-08-2017 22:43 via wivb.com
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — Safety is a priority for plenty of people attending the Erie County Fair. While walking around, uniformed officers are noticeable. Dozens of undercover, plain clothed officers are in the crowd too. They’re from different agencies and working together is the most important thing for them as they’re helping keep the fair and those there safe.
  “It’s a big deal,” said Trooper Jim O’Callaghan. “It’s a lot of people and
  
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• FBI: Oklahoma City bank explosion plot foiled by undercover operation

  14-08-2017 21:21 via wivb.com
  OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — An Oklahoma man was arrested early Saturday after he attempted to detonate what he thought was an explosives-laden van next to an Oklahoma City bank, federal prosecutors say.
  According to a criminal complaint filed in the Western District of Oklahoma yesterday, the FBI arrested 23-year-old Jerry Drake Varnell of Sayre after he attempted to detonate the device, which was actually inert. The complaint says Varnell initially wanted to blow up the Federal Reserve Bu
  
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• Niagara Falls Water Board hires firm to look at spill in river

  14-08-2017 19:28 via wivb.com
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Niagara Falls Water Board has hired a global engineering firm to look into last month’s incident that caused black sludge to spill into the Niagara River.
  An overflow of sediment from a wastewater treatment plant turned part of the river black.
  The Niagara Falls Water Board says it was worker error — a pump was allowed to run for too long.
  Officials with the Water Board say they want to make sure this never happens again.
  AECOM will re
  
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• SPCA Monday: Amanda

  14-08-2017 19:03 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The SPCA Serving Erie County brought in a young kitten looking for a home.
  The kitten, named Amanda, came to News 4 on Monday.
  If you’re interested in adopting her, or another animal, call the SPCA at (716) 875-7360.
  
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• Construction nearly complete at new Oishei Children’s Hospital

  14-08-2017 18:23 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Construction at the new John R. Oshei Children’s Hospital is more than 95 percent complete. At this point crews are just working on the finishing touches and getting ready for the big move from Women & Children’s Hospital to the new site.
  “Moving from a 125 year old hospital into a brand new state of the art facility with all the new technologies that come with that,” said Jessica Mabie, Women & Children’s Hospital Director of St
  
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• Amazon recalls solar eclipse glasses

  14-08-2017 18:20 via wivb.com
  PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Amazon recently sent out an email to hundreds of customers to let them know their purchased solar eclipse glasses were not confirmed safe for viewing the eclipse.
  Here’s the email:
  To protect your eyes when viewing the sun or an eclipse, NASA and the American Astronomical Society (AAS) advise you to use solar eclipse glasses or other solar filters from recommended manufacturers. Viewing the sun or an eclipse using any other glasses or filters could result in l
  
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• Driver charged with hitting officer at Goo Goo Dolls concert; 5 others arrested

  14-08-2017 18:08 via wivb.com
  DARIEN, N.Y. (WIVB) — Six people were arrested at the Saturday Goo Goo Dolls concert at Darien Lake.
  Three people were charged with Criminal Trespassing after the Genesee County Sheriff’s office says they entered the venue without a ticket.
  They are the following people:
  Kevin Buisman, 32, of Tonawanda
  Colleen O’Donnell, 26, of Cheektowaga
  Cody Woodhouse, 28, of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  Concord resident Samuel McCaslin, 27, faces a trespassing charge for trying to get bac
  
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• Sheriff: 3 shot dead at Wisconsin auto racing event

  14-08-2017 16:18 via wivb.com
  UNION GROVE, Wis. (AP) — Three men were shot at point-blank range during an auto racing event in southeastern Wisconsin, but no suspects have been arrested in the killings, a sheriff said.
  Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth said authorities responded to the Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove around 7 p.m. Sunday after receiving reports that shots had been fired.
  A man shot the three at point-blank range near a food vendor, Beth said at a news conference Sunday night. No suspects have been
  
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• One-fifth of Americans find workplace hostile or threatening

  14-08-2017 16:15 via wivb.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The American workplace is grueling, stressful and surprisingly hostile.
  So concludes an in-depth study of 3,066 U.S. workers by the Rand Corp., Harvard Medical School and the University of California, Los Angeles. Among the findings:
  — Nearly one in five workers — a share the study calls “disturbingly high” — say they face a hostile or threatening environment at work, which can include sexual harassment and bullying. Workers who have to face
  
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• Arctic voyage finds global warming impact on ice, animals

  14-08-2017 15:54 via wivb.com
  VICTORIA STRAIT, Nunavut (AP) — The email arrived in mid-June, seeking to explode any notion that global warming might turn our Arctic expedition into a summer cruise.
  “The most important piece of clothing to pack is good, sturdy and warm boots. There is going to be snow and ice on the deck of the icebreaker,” it read. “Quality boots are key.”
  The Associated Press was joining international researchers on a month-long, 10,000 kilometer (6,200-mile) journey to documen
  
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• Powerball jackpot up to $430 million

  14-08-2017 15:46 via wivb.com
  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WIVB) — If you’re still dreaming of a giant jackpot, play Powerball.
  No one had all the numbers in the multi-state lottery game Saturday night.
  That sent the jackpot for this Wednesday night to $430 million.
  That’s now the eighth highest Powerball pot of all time.
  You can catch the winning numbers Wednesday on News 4 at 11, or Thursday morning on Wake Up!
  
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• Where to watch the solar eclipse

  14-08-2017 15:16 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — There are a number of places you can go to see the upcoming solar eclipse on Monday, August 21.
  The Buffalo Astronomical Association listed the following places where you can go to see it:
  Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Parkway
  Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium at Buckham Hall, Buffalo State College
  Buffalo & Erie County Public Library’s Central Branch, 1 Lafayette Square
  Wilkeson Pointe at the Outer Harbor, 225 Fuhrmann Boulevard
  
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• Receiver Matthews hurts chest in practice debut with Bills

  14-08-2017 14:31 via wivb.com
  PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Jordan Matthews’ first chance to fill Sammy Watkins’ starting job with the Buffalo Bills ended with the newly acquired receiver sustaining a chest injury.
  Matthews finished the two-hour practice on Sunday before being escorted off the field by a trainer. The Bills were unable to provide an update on the nature or severity of the injury because Matthews was still being evaluated.
  It’s unclear when Matthews might hav
  
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• LIVE STREAM: Bills Defensive Coordinator speaks

  14-08-2017 14:13 via wivb.com
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Bills Defensive Coordinator Leslie Frazier will speak.
  APP USERS | Tap here to watch him speak live.
  
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• Steely Dan coming to Buffalo

  14-08-2017 13:52 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Steely Dan is coming to the City of Buffalo.
  The band will play at Shea’s Performing Arts Center on October 17.
  Tickets for their 8 p.m. performance go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. Prices range from $59.50 to $125.
  Anyone who wants to see the show can buy a ticket at LiveNation.com or call 1-800-745-3000.
  
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• Meet Buffalo’s mayoral candidates on Tuesday

  14-08-2017 13:24 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — You can meet Buffalo’s mayoral candidates this week during a public informational meeting.
  It’s happening Tuesday from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Northwest Buffalo Community Center.
  The candidates will face incumbent Mayor Byron Brown, who is seeking his fourth term.
  
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• Special light bulb may help you fall asleep faster

  14-08-2017 13:12 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — If you didn’t get a good night’s sleep, you may be a little groggy.
  A new study reveals a simple change in your bedroom could provide a big benefit. That change involves lights.
  You can see the difference in the these two lamps:On the left is a lamp with a normal fluorescent bulb. It’s bluish. On the right, you can see the special LED night bulb.
  Researchers claim that replacing regular light bulbs with the special bulb that emits less blue lig
  
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• Local ralliers stand in solidarity with Charlottesville

  14-08-2017 04:26 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Demonstrations like the one Sunday evening in Elmwood that drew more than 100 people are part of the job for Annie Krause, the executive director for Stronger Together for WNY.
  And so, when she sees violence and hatred associated with rallies and counter protests like the country witnessed in Charlottesville, Va., it gives her pause — but only briefly. She, like many others, believe it could happen in Buffalo.
  “My concern is that it will happen again. Peo
  
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