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• Driver in fatal Lancaster hit & run sentenced to one year in jail

  18-10-2017 23:59 via wivb.com
  LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB)- 32-year-old Sebastian Lavertu will spend the next year in county jail, after leaving the scene of a fatal hit and run in Lancaster in June.
  State Supreme Court Judge John Michalski sentenced Lavertu after he pleaded guilty to leaving the scene back in September.
  Lavertu is a truck driver, and was driving his tractor trailer when he struck and killed 28-year-old Ryan Johns of Depew.
  The 32-year-old, who is from Quebec, was arrested by border guards at Lake Champlain a
  
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• Attica inmate found guilty of assaulting fellow inmate

  18-10-2017 23:45 via wivb.com
  WARSAW, N.Y. (WIVB) – An inmate currently serving a life sentence for murder at Attica Correctional Facility was found guilty of assaulting another inmate.
  Devante Spencer, 24, was found guilty of first degree gang assault, first degree assault, and first degree promoting prison contraband by a jury in Wyoming County Court following a three-day trial.
  Spencer is currently serving a life sentence for his role in the 2012 murder of 22-year-old Lawrence Richardson, who had worked for the Teen
  
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• Diver reflects on experiences in Niagara River

  18-10-2017 22:46 via wivb.com
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — Helen Domske looks at an underwater animal she caught off the shores of one of the Great Lakes she was diving in.  The veteran diver has spent more than 25 years below the water’s surface, going on hundreds of dives in waters around the world including the Niagara River.
  “It’s a very treacherous stretch of the river,” said Domske. “You have the flow of Lake Erie so it has this incredible speed and power. And secondarily, you ha
  
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• More than 40 women have accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment or assault

  18-10-2017 22:24 via wivb.com
  (CNN) – It started with Ashley Judd.
  The New York Times story that unearthed the first of what would become more than 40 accusations of sexual harassment, and in some cases assault, against movie titan Harvey Weinstein started with an account from Judd. The actress told the story of an encounter that happened more than two decades ago, when she was in the midst of filming 1997’s “Kiss the Girls.”
   Judd claimed to the Times that she went to the Peninsula Bev
  
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• Police: 1 dead after man gives toddler gun to chase victim

  18-10-2017 22:11 via wivb.com
  WARRENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say they have charged a man with murder after he gave a 3-year-old boy a gun and told him to chase the victim around the yard of a South Carolina home.
  Aiken County Sheriff’s Sgt. Stephen Shunn said witnesses told deputies that 24-year-old Timothy Johnson was shot in the chest Tuesday afternoon after the gun fired while the child was carrying it outside a home in Warrenville.
  Shunn said in a statement that 31-year-old Albert Davis is charged with
  
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• Canadian man convicted in fatal June hit and run in Lancaster sentenced to one year

  18-10-2017 21:35 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The 32-year-old Quebec man convicted for a fatal June hit and run accident in the Town of Lancaster has been sentenced to one year in prison.
  Sebastien Y. Lavertu, 32, of Quebec, pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an incident resulting in death in September.  Lavertu was behind the wheel of a tractor trailer on Broadway Avenue on the night of June 21 when he struck 28-year-old Ryan Johns.
  Lancaster Police used video from several sources to identify the truck
  
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• Manhunt underway after 3 killed at Maryland office shooting

  18-10-2017 19:33 via wivb.com
  EDGEWOOD, Md. (AP) — A gunman opened fire at a Maryland office park on Wednesday morning, killing three co-workers and wounding two others, authorities and the business owner said.
  A manhunt was underway for 37-year-old Radee Labeeb Prince , who was considered armed and dangerous.
  Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler said Prince shot his victims with a handgun about 9 a.m. and fled the Emmorton Business Park in Edgewood, which is about 25 miles (40 kilometers) northeas
  
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• Police working with family on Officer Lehner’s funeral arrangements

  18-10-2017 19:27 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo police announced on Wednesday that they are working with the family of Officer Craig Lehner regarding funeral arrangements.
  The announcement comes after Lehner’s body was found Tuesday after he went missing during a police exercise last week.Lt. Rinaldo says the department has assigned 2 officers as liaisons to the family, officer also working with family on funeral arrangements pic.twitter.com/D9WtJcTHwM
  — Callan Gray (@CallanGray4) October
  
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• State Police investigating thefts in Allegany County

  18-10-2017 18:24 via wivb.com
  RUSHFORD, N.Y. (WIVB) — New York State Police are investigating a series of burglaries and thefts in Allegany County.
  Troopers say the thefts have happened in the towns of New Hudson and Rushford during the last few months.
  Things that have been stolen include a Kubota excavator with a trailer, a “heavy duty” equipment trailer and several guns, State Police say.
  Anyone with information on the thefts can call State Police at (585) 268-7085.
  (Photo: New York State Police)
  
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• Tyrod Taylor discusses upcoming game against the Bucs

  18-10-2017 17:36 via wivb.com
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills quarterback discussed the importance of the offense cutting down on sacks and getting the rushing game going.
  He talked about the Bucs cornerbacks and how they compete hard despite being beat a few times this year.
  Taylor discussed the possibility of having a town hall meeting with teammates and continuing to get the players’ message when asked about the NFL players and the anthem protests.
  He said despite the injury to C
  
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• 4 key stats ahead of Bills vs. Bucs

  18-10-2017 17:25 via wivb.com
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Here are four key things to know before the Buffalo Bills play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday:
  The Bills defense has help opponents under 21 points in all five games this season. The Buccaneers defense hasn’t been nearly as stingy. They’ve allowed over 30 twice in 5 contests including last Sunday when Arizona scored 38.
  Since 2013, Tampa Bay’s Gerald McCoy has 35.5 sacks. That’s is the most by any defensive tackle in the NFL. Bills he
  
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• LIVE STREAM: Bills QB Tyrod Taylor speaks ahead of Sunday’s game

  18-10-2017 17:07 via wivb.com
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Bills QB Tyrod Taylor speaks ahead of Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay.
  APP USERS | Tap here to watch him speak live.
  
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• Terry Pegula listed as one of the richest sports team owners in America

  18-10-2017 17:04 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — In a recently released list of the richest sports team owners in America, Terry Pegula made the top 20.
  Pegula owns both the Buffalo Sabres and the Buffalo Bills.
  He ranked at number 18 on the Forbes list, with a net worth of $4.3 billion.
  At the top of the list was Steve Ballmer, owner of the Los Angeles Clippers.
  According to Forbes, his net worth is $33.6 billion.
  MORE | See the rest of the list here.
  
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• BPD officials explain why Officer Lehner didn’t have GPS device

  18-10-2017 16:42 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – In the wake of a five day long search to find a Buffalo Police diver who went missing during a routine training exercise in the waters of the Niagara River, many Western New Yorkers are asking what went wrong and what can be done to prevent such tragedies in the future.
  One common question is why Officer Craig Lehner was not wearing some sort of GPS device while he dove.
  That question was posed to Buffalo Police Lieutenant Jeff Rinaldo on the fifth day of the search.
  
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• VIDEO: Woman throws apple at boyfriend during marriage proposal

  18-10-2017 16:41 via wivb.com
  CHESTERLAND, Ohio (WIVB) — A woman who thought her boyfriend was simply pulling a prank realized his marriage proposal was legitimate…after throwing an apple at his head.
  On Sunday, Miranda Mccallion went to Patterson Fruit Farms with her family in northeast Ohio. They were celebrating her birthday.
  As they were walking, her boyfriend got down on one knee and pulled out a ring. It seems Miranda did not believe him at first though, as she proceeded to chuck an apple at his head.
  
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• Sean McDermott talks about matchup with Bucs

  18-10-2017 15:59 via wivb.com
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Bills head coach Sean McDermott addressed the media at the team’s facility in Orchard Park Wednesday morning.
  He covered a number of topics regarding the Bills and their opponent this Sunday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  He says wide receiver Jordan Matthews will be listed as limited today in practice and is day-to-day with his thumb injury.
  McDermott discussed Buccaneers backup quarterback and former Bills Ryan Fitzpatrick, saying he is a tested NFL quarterb
  
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• The Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie dies

  18-10-2017 14:51 via wivb.com
  CANADA (WIVB) — Gord Downie, frontman of The Tragically Hip, has died at age 53 following his battle with cancer.
  The band released a statement from Gord’s family on Wednesday morning, saying he “passed away with his beloved children and family close by.”
  Read the statement here:Statement – https://t.co/vOTvlJ2jqA pic.twitter.com/Z6dHmr1xpM
  — The Tragically Hip (@thehipdotcom) October 18, 2017
  Downie was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in December 20
  
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• Han Solo Star Wars spinoff film finally has a title

  18-10-2017 14:29 via wivb.com
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The young Han Solo Star Wars spinoff film finally has a title: “Solo: A Star Wars Story.”
  Director Ron Howard announced the title Tuesday in a Twitter video celebrating production wrap on the anthology film starring Alden Ehrenreich as the grumpy space smuggler originated by Harrison Ford.
  The film also stars Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke and Thandie Newtown and focuses on Han and Chewbacca before t
  
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• McDonald’s encouraging families to turn off their phones

  18-10-2017 14:11 via wivb.com
  SINGAPORE (WIVB) — McDonald’s wants you to turn the “phone off and fun on.”
  It’s part of a push to encourage talking with others while eating.
  The company even introduced lockers for smartphones at its Singapore branches.
  The campaign targets families, but anyone can use the lockers free of charge.
  McDonald’s is deciding whether to expand the service.
  
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• VP Pence talks tax reform during visit to WNY

  18-10-2017 13:25 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — During Vice President Mike Pence’s visit, he helped raise money for Congressman Chris Collins and talked tax reform.
  News 4 was on the tarmac as the VP arrived at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. About 200 supporters greeted him.
  He later toured the showroom of Performance Advantage Company in Lancaster.
  While there, he hosted a business round table and then promoted President Trump’s plan to ease the tax burden for small business owners and mid
  
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• Amid NFL controversy, Bills players mentor WNY children

  18-10-2017 05:22 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Bills players took off their helmets and pads to connect with some of their littlest fans.
  More than a dozen players traveled to five different youth centers around the Queen City to spend some one on one time with area kids Tuesday night.
  Players told News 4 they are humbled to be a role model for so many young children.
  “I wouldn’t want to be doing anything else on a Tuesday, but to interact with people that love us,” said Tyrod Taylor, quarterbac
  
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• VIDEO: Honoring Officer Craig Lehner

  18-10-2017 05:17 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The loss of a police officer in WNY is rare- and the recovery of the body of Buffalo Police officer Craig Lehner united the area today in grief- if only for a few moments.
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• Buffalo woman convicted of fatally stabbing boyfriend

  18-10-2017 04:30 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Buffalo woman has been found guilty of killing her boyfriend.
  Veronica Reynolds, 43, of Buffalo, was found guilty of second degree manslaughter and third degree assault in a non-jury trial.
  Reynolds fatally stabbed her boyfriend, 59-year-old Brian Smith, in his Mohr Street apartment July 6, 2016.
  She faces a maximum of 15 years in prison when she is sentenced Nov. 30.
  
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• Meet the 4 high school students running for Kansas governor

  18-10-2017 04:12 via wivb.com
  (CBS NEWS) – In Wichita, Kansas, CBS News correspondent Dean Reynolds found four exceptional high school students who are smart, politically active, forward-thinking — and running for governor.
  Governor of Kansas.
  “I mean governor? Come on, right?” Reynolds asked the kids.
  “Why not?” said Tyler Ruzich.
  Why not, indeed, because it seems the 19th-century state leaders never thought to include age requirements to run for governor — or any requirements.
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• Blue pumpkins will honor Officer Craig Lehner, gather donations for family

  18-10-2017 03:11 via wivb.com
  CLARENCE, N.Y. (WIVB) – In honor of fallen Buffalo Police K-9 Officer Craig Lehner, WNY Heroes is teaming up with the Great Pumpkin Farm to color pumpkins blue.
  “Operation Shield’s Pumpkin Patch” will create blue pumpkins intended to support Lehner’s family and all of the men and women who helped in the search. The pumpkins will be available to purchase this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a donation to Lehner’s family.The project is the brainchild of loca
  
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• Orchard Park Police warn about possible paving scam following complaints

  18-10-2017 02:44 via wivb.com
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) – Orchard Park Police have received several complaints about driveway paving work- and the individuals doing the work are the suspects of complaints for similar jobs in Rochester and Lower Saucon, PA in January of this year.
  The individuals going door-to-door in the Orchard Park area have previously gone by The Original John Williams Paving Company and Tri-State Paving, Orchard Park Police said Tuesday.
  According to the BBB website, Tri-State Paving currently is f
  
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• Hotel guest hands her car keys to parking valet and the car goes MIA

  18-10-2017 02:37 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Parking the car was one of the last things on Colleen Weishaupt’s mind as she was checking into a downtown hotel on the morning of her daughter’s wedding, September 30.
  Moms and dads of the bride can sometimes overlook a few of the minor details on the wedding day such as, is the valet who is parking your car, really a valet, or a car thief?Even worse, Colleen said she could not remember what he looked like, “I went up to the valet and he handed me
  
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• Police find missing BPD officer, search ends after five days

  18-10-2017 00:48 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — With patrol lights flashing and sirens blaring, dozens of Buffalo police officers participated in procession, driving from the waterfront to the medical examiner’s officer.
  The officers were bringing home one of their owner, Officer Craig Lehner.
  The 34-year-old member of the K-9 unit had disappeared five days earlier during an underwater rescue team training exercise. Agencies from across the state and border worked tirelessly, locating the officer in the
  
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• Dedication ceremony recognizes completion of Oishei Children’s Hospital

  18-10-2017 00:25 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A dedication ceremony was held at the Oishei Children’s Hospital Tuesday to mark the completion of the brand new $270 million hospital that will officially open it’s doors next month.
  “Buffalo went from a place where it will never happen to a place that says we can do anything we set our mind to,” said Governor Andrew Cuomo.
  Governor Cuomo joined a full house at Oishei Children’s Hospital to celebrate a major milestone after several mont
  
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• K-9 Shield keeps working in wake of partner Officer Craig Lehner’s death

  18-10-2017 00:01 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Police Officer Craig Lehner loved his K-9 police dog, Shield.
  The pair began working together last September, spending hours together every day training in a South Buffalo agility park.The pair was inseparable, Buffalo Police K-9 Commander Salvatore Losi said Tuesday.
  “Craig infused into that dog his own personality,” Losi said. “That dog is fiercely loyal.”
  When Lehner, also a member of the Buffalo Police Underwater Recovery Team, was
  
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