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• Family of Dana Papaj speaks out

  31-08-2017 23:36 via wivb.com
  GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB)- Dana Papaj continues to recover at ECMC after being seriously hurt in a hit and run crash on Grand Island.
  Papaj was walking her dog Molly on East River Road the night of June 13 when state police say 27-year-old Edward Kuebler III of Tonawanda hit her with his pick-up truck and took off.
  Kuebler, a corrections officer at Wende Correctional, pleaded ‘not guilty’ to Leaving the Scene of a Serious Personal Injury Accident Wednesday night in the Town of G
  
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• New Bonas president reveals goals for university as school starts

  31-08-2017 23:23 via wivb.com
  ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. (WIVB) — A new Bonnie is leading the pack as the school year starts up.
  “There are some really exciting things happening here,” said Dr. Dennis DePerro, the St. Bonaventure president. “Having roots in western New York, I think [St. Bonaventure] is a place I feel very strongly about and has great potential.”
  Dr. DePerro grew up in Buffalo, attending Bishop Timon High School saying that’s where he learned about and started living by th
  
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• $99 for a case of water: Texas officials report price gouging post-Harvey

  31-08-2017 22:48 via wivb.com
  (CNN) – Texas officials say they’ve gotten hundreds of complaints about price gouging and scams in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
  One convenience store in Houston reportedly charged $20 for a gallon of gas, $8.50 for a bottle of water and $99 for a case of water, according to the Texas Attorney General’s office.
   The state has received 684 complaints in all, according to Kayleigh Lovvorn, a spokeswoman for the office. The agency has started looking into nine cases so far bu
  
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• A nearly 3-mile-wide asteroid will make a (relatively) close call with Earth on Friday

  31-08-2017 21:30 via wivb.com
  (CNN) – A huge asteroid is hurtling toward Earth, but don’t worry, this isn’t “Armageddon.”The asteroid, named Florence, is an almost three-mile wide rock that will pass safely within about 4.4 million miles of Earth (7 million kilometers) at 8:05 a.m. ET on Friday, NASA says.And while a few million miles sounds like a lot of room, it’s actually a pretty close pass when you’re talking about the vastness of space. Other asteroids have pass
  
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• Tesla starts production of solar cells in Buffalo

  31-08-2017 21:23 via wivb.com
  DETROIT (AP) — Tesla Inc. is starting production of the cells for its solar roof tiles at its factory in Buffalo, New York.
  The company has already begun installing its solar roofs, which look like regular roofs but are made of glass tiles. But until now, it has been making them on a small scale near its vehicle factory in Fremont, California.
  Tesla’s Chief Technical Officer, JB Straubel, says the company has now several hundred workers and machinery installed in its 1.2 million-squa
  
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• Helping Community Missions through back to school shopping

  31-08-2017 17:32 via wivb.com
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) – As more and more people do their back to school shopping online, Amazon has made it easier for you to put the money your spending to work in the community.
  When you make a purchase through Amazon Smile, Amazon donates a half a percent of the purchase price to a charity of your choice.
  MORE | Click here to link your Amazon account to your favorite charity.
  Community Missions of Niagara Frontier reps hope you’ll choose their organization to benefit.
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• Families who lost loved ones rally in MLK Park

  31-08-2017 17:26 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Families who have lost loved ones to violence made their voices heard.
  The group No More Tears held a community rally at MLK Park Wednesday night.
  It gave families and friends a chance to tell their stories.
  No More Tears encourages the community to work with police. They say that if you see something, you should say something.
  Founder Tina Sanders says families just want justice.
  “We just want people to come forward,” Sanders said. “This is our nei
  
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• Trump pushes tax overhaul to ‘bring back Main Street’

  31-08-2017 17:05 via wivb.com
  SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — President Donald Trump launched his fall push to overhaul the nation’s tax system by pledging Wednesday that the details-to-come plan would “bring back Main Street” by reducing the crushing taxburden on middle-class Americans, making a populist appeal for a proposal expected to heavily benefit corporate America.
  Trump said his vision for re-writing the tax system, a key campaign pledge, would unlock stronger
  
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• Thousands pelt each other in Spain’s messy “Tomatina” fight

  31-08-2017 16:52 via wivb.com
  BUNOL, Spain (AP) — More than 20,000 people have been drenched in red pulp after hurling tons of ripe tomatoes at each other in the annual “Tomatina” street battle in eastern Spain.
  Extra security measures were taken at the fiesta in Bunol this year following the vehicle attacks in and near Barcelona this month, with some 700 agents deployed.
  The party saw 160 tons of tomatoes offloaded from trucks into crowds jamming the town’s streets
  
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• Driver with 9 suspensions, passenger accused of drug possession

  31-08-2017 16:12 via wivb.com
  ELMA, N.Y. (WIVB) — An early morning traffic stop in Elma led to the arrest of a driver and his passenger.
  A deputy with the Erie County Sheriff’s office stopped a vehicle on Route 400 around 12:20 a.m. Thursday.
  The driver was identified as 34-year-old Fillmore resident Russell Appell. He has nine separate, active license suspensions.
  The deputy investigated Appell and his passenger, 22-year-old Heather Kleinsmith, of East Aurora.
  Both were found with drugs, deputies say.
  Appell jus
  
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• World’s largest known dinosaur in Chicago museum

  31-08-2017 15:15 via wivb.com
  CHICAGO (WIVB) — The Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago is getting a very big, new addition.
  Meet the world’s largest known dinosaur.
  It’s 122 feet long and weighs in at 70 tons.
  The bones are 102 million years
  Because the bones are so old, a two-story cast from six different skeletons will be used in the display.
  It replaces “Sue,” a T-Rex who has greeted visitors for 17 years.
  
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• McCain will return to Senate next week

  31-08-2017 14:48 via wivb.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — John McCain is returning to the Senate next week after undergoing treatments for brain cancer in Arizona over the August recess.
  McCain is the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and is expected to lead debate on a defense policy bill. The Arizona Republican will join the rest of his colleagues in returning to Washington after a four-week break.
  His office released a statement Wednesday saying McCain “will return to the U.S.
  
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• From teacher to tragic figure, the life of Princess Diana

  31-08-2017 14:32 via wivb.com
  LONDON (AP) — It has been 20 years since the death of Princess Diana in a car crash in Paris and the outpouring of grief that followed. Here is a timeline of the key moments in Princess Diana’s life:
  —July 1, 1961: Diana Frances Spencer is born into an aristocratic family.
  —February 24, 1981: Lady Diana’s engagement to Prince Charles, 32, is announced.
  —July 29, 1981: Diana, 20, marries Prince Charles at St Paul&rsq
  
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• Additional tickets released for next week’s U2 show

  31-08-2017 13:59 via wivb.com
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — More tickets are available for the U2 concert coming to New Era Field next week.
  Fans who might have missed out on a chance to get tickets can now get $35 ones at LiveNation.com.
  TICKETS | Get tickets here.
  The band will perform here on Sept. 5. Beck will open for them.
  MORE | Find out more about the upcoming concert here.
  
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• Police chief: Smoke from Texas chemical plant fire not toxic

  31-08-2017 12:26 via wivb.com
  CROSBY, Texas (AP) — A Houston-area chemical plant that lost power after Harvey engulfed the area in floods was rocked by fires and two explosions early Thursday, but local authorities said the resulting smoke presented “no danger to the community at all.”
  Arkema Inc. said in a statement on its website that the Harris County Emergency Operations Center reported two explosions and black smoke coming from the plant in Crosby, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) nor
  
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• Explosions reported at Texas plant that lost power

  31-08-2017 12:26 via wivb.com
  HOUSTON (AP) — Two explosions have been reported at a Houston-area chemical plant that lost power amid flooding from Harvey.
  The Houston Chronicle says a statement from the company says the Harris County Emergency Operations Center reported two explosions and black smoke coming from the Arkema Inc. plant early Thursday.
  In a tweet, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy was taken to the hospital after inhaling fumes. Nine other deputies drove themselves to the hos
  
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• WNY woman to walk 500 miles for organ donation awareness

  31-08-2017 05:46 via wivb.com
  BRISTOL, ENGLAND (WIVB)- A young woman from Western New York is about to embark on a 500 mile trek in Europe.
  Chelsea Alventosa is tackling a route known as The Way of Saint James to raise awareness about a cause close to her heart. She told News 4 she had a wake-up call a few years ago and hopes her five week journey will inspire other Western New Yorkers to live a healthy life and become organ donors.
  Alventosa grew up in a tight knit family in Amherst.
  Less than two weeks after her 11th
  
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• Celery wins final race at Coca-Cola Field

  31-08-2017 05:02 via wivb.com
  There’s Rudy, Ricky Bobby and then there’s Celery — a true underdog story.
  After 449 career races and 449 straight losses, Celery entered its final race at Coca-Cola Field with more than 16,000 fans packing the ball park to witness history – a victory before retirement.
  Could an epic pregame speech help Celery celebrate?While some think it would be a ‘miracle,’ @BisonsCelery‘s agent thinks #JustOneWin is going to happen tonight! pic.twitter.com/Huej
  
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• Sources: Arrested BPD officer has been investigated for civil rights violations

  31-08-2017 04:52 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — When Buffalo police officer Joseph Hassett was arrested Tuesday on charges related to an alleged assault of a handcuffed suspect, multiple law enforcement sources told News 4 it wasn’t the first time he’s been accused of roughing up a person in custody.
  Hassett, 31, was charged Tuesday with multiple counts of assault and official misconduct after authorities said he had an altercation with a suspect in his custody at central booking downtown.
  The suspect,
  
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• Ramp closure scheduled for Route 198

  31-08-2017 04:48 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A ramp closure is scheduled for NY State Route 198 starting Sept. 6.
  Beginning at 7 a.m. Spet. 6, the NY Route 198 westbound ramp to Elmwood Avenue northbound will be closed to all traffic. A detour will be posted.
  The closure is expected to last about four weeks as dredging and sediment removal is performed on Scajaquada Creek.
  The work is weather sensitive and will be delayed in the event of inclement weather.
  
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• Buffalo Police arrest two in connection with robbery of pizza delivery man

  31-08-2017 02:53 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Police say two people are in custody in connection with a robbery of a pizza delivery man that happened just after 6 p.m. Wednesday.
  Police say a male and a female robbed the pizza delivery man on Clinton Street and Lord Street. One or both might have been armed.BREAKING: BPD say two in custody in connection with robbery of pizza delivery man at Clinton & Lord Streets just after 6pm this evening
  — Buffalo Police Dept (@BPDAlerts) August 31, 201
  
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• Harvey death toll rises to 31 as storm is downgraded to Tropical Depression

  31-08-2017 02:39 via wivb.com
  HOUSTON (AP) — Harvey has weakened as it leaves Texas and its floodwaters are dropping in much of the Houston area, but the death toll from the storm continues to rise, a chemical plant is poised to explode and other states are expected to see rain and possibly flooding. Here are some things happening on the ground:
  THE FORECAST
  Harvey still is expected to bring lots of rain and potential damage after being downgraded to a tropical depression late Wednesday. F
  
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• Harvey death toll rises to 25 as storm is downgraded to Tropical Depression

  31-08-2017 02:39 via wivb.com
  ORANGE, TEXAS (AP) – The National Hurricane Center has downgraded Harvey to a tropical depression, but warns of continuing flooding in parts of Southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana.
  In its Wednesday evening update, the hurricane center said Harvey is located about 10 miles (16.09 kilometers) southwest of Alexandria, Louisiana, and has maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (56.32 kph).
  The center said the threat of heavy rains has ended for the Houston and Galveston areas, but “life-th
  
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• Nation’s largest oil refinery forced to shut down as Harvey floods Port Arthur

  31-08-2017 00:48 via wivb.com
  PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS (CNN) – The largest oil refinery in the country is shutting down as Hurricane Harvey causes more catastrophic flooding, and more have followed suit.
  Early Wednesday, Motiva said it started closing its Port Arthur refinery “in response to increasing local flood conditions.” The plant won’t open until flood waters recede.
   Motiva had been steadily reducing production at the plant for days. Late Tuesday it was running at only 40% capacity.
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• 5-year-old struck on Pooley Place in Buffalo

  31-08-2017 00:08 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A five-year-old child was struck in the 100 block of Pooley Place in the City of Buffalo around 4:45 p.m. Wednesday.
  Buffalo Police say the vehicle was traveling east on Pooley Place when it struck the child, who was near the edge of the street.
  The female child was transported to Women and Children’s Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
  Police issued a summons to the 29-year-old female driver for leaving the scene of an injury accident.
  
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