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• Will Sunday be Kyle Williams last home game with the Bills?

  16-12-2017 23:41 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – After missing the playoffs for a 17th straight year and for the 11th time in his career, Kyle Williams was mulling retirement at the end of last season.
  With a new coach and an uncertain future on the horizon for the franchise, the 34-year old ultimately decided to come back.
  Williams is playing out the final year of his contract and Sunday against Miami could be the final home game of his career.
  “I try not to think about it, or I don’t think about
  
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• PHOTOS: USS Little Rock commissioning

  16-12-2017 23:06 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- The USS Little Rock was commissioned at Canalside in Buffalo on Saturday.
  Below are photos from the event. USS Little Rock commissioning day in Buffalo 
   
  
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• Historic Day: Navy places new USS Little Rock warship in commission

  16-12-2017 23:05 via wivb.com
   
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — More than 8,500 people witnessed history Saturday at Canalside.
  The Navy’s newest warship was commissioned next to its namesake, USS Little Rock. It’s the first ship commissioned in the City of Buffalo and the first time in the Navy’s 242 year history that a new Navy warship was commissioned alongside its predecessor.
  “This commission is the culmination of craftsmanship of ship builders and artisans and an incredible milestone for the c
  
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• Ikenna Smart perfect in return as Bulls win 3rd straight

  16-12-2017 22:56 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Playing in his first game since off-season back surgery, Ikenna Smart’s return was near perfection.
  The junior went 6-for-6 from the floor (and missed one free throw) to finish with 12 points as the UB Men’s Basketball team made quick work of Robert Morris in an 86-70 win over Robert Morris on Saturday.
  The victory is the third straight for the Bulls who improve to 6-4 overall.
  The Bulls, who were led by CJ Massinburg with 23 points, raced out to a 16-poi
  
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• Ex-wife of Lorenzen Wright charged with murder in 2010 death

  16-12-2017 22:15 via wivb.com
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright has been charged in his slaying, more than seven years after his body was found in a field in his hometown of Memphis.
  Memphis Police Director Michael Rallings said Saturday that Sherra Wright has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Lorenzen Wright, who played for five teams over 13 seasons as a forward and center in the NBA.
  Police and federal marshals in Riverside C
  
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• Two pedestrians killed after being struck by vehicle in Salamanca

  16-12-2017 17:26 via wivb.com
  SALAMANCA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Two pedestrians have died after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Route 353 and North State in the Town of Salamanca.
  The incident occurred Friday evening.
  According to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office, the driver was uninjured and one passenger was taken to a hospital for unspecified injuries.
  Both pedestrians sustained fatal injuries as a result of the collision.
  The accident is under investigation and charges may be pending.
   
  
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• Salamanca Town Supervisor and wife hit by car and killed

  16-12-2017 17:26 via wivb.com
  SALAMANCA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Two pedestrians killed as a result of a Friday evening crash in the Town of Salamanca have been identified as the Town Supervisor, Michael Phillips and his wife Donna Phillips.
  It happened at the intersection Route 353 and North State.
  The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office tells News 4 the two were walking from their home over to the Town Hall to sign checks when they were struck by a vehicle.
  The Sheriff’s office says there were four people in the ca
  
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• Driver of vehicle that killed Salamanca Town Supervisor and wife arrested

  16-12-2017 17:26 via wivb.com
  SALAMANCA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Two pedestrians killed as a result of a Friday evening crash in the Town of Salamanca have been identified as the Town Supervisor, Michael Phillips and his wife Donna Phillips.
  It happened at the intersection Route 353 and North State.
  The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office tells News 4 the two were walking from their home over to the Town Hall to sign checks when they were struck by a vehicle.
  The driver, Kevin Donaldson Jr., was arrested and charged with D
  
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• Man charged with robbing Town of Niagara gas station with loaded rifle

  16-12-2017 16:57 via wivb.com
  TOWN OF NIAGARA, N.Y. (WIVB) – A man is in custody following an armed robbery involving a loaded rifle at a Packard Road gas station.
  Brandan J. Kruszka, 21, was charged with first degree robbery and petit larceny by Niagara County Sheriff’s deputies early Saturday morning.
  According to sheriff’s reports, an employee of the A-Plus Sunoco at 6730 Packard Road called 911 and reported that a robbery had just occurred involving a loaded rifle. Patrol arrived on scene and broadcaste
  
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• Travel advisories for parts of Western New York

  16-12-2017 16:43 via wivb.com
  A Travel Advisory has been issued for all of Cattaraugus County. The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Department is advising no unnecessary travel until further notice.
   
  The City of Dunkirk issued a travel advisory Saturday morning due to deteriorating weather, road and travel conditions. Residents are asked to keep vehicles off the roadways in order to assist with snow removal operations and to allow emergency vehicle travel. Residents are also reminded to adhere to alternate parking re
  
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• LIVE STREAM: USS Little Rock commissioning

  16-12-2017 16:30 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y (WIVB) – History will be made in Buffalo today when the USS Little Rock is commissioned next to its WWII-era namesake in Buffalo and Erie County Naval Park.
  You can watch the ceremony live here.
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• Sweet treats are hot sellers this holiday season

  16-12-2017 16:29 via wivb.com
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) – This is getting to be crunch time for holiday shopping this year and local chocolate shops say they’re seeing a big demand.
  People have been flocking to Watson’s Chocolates eight retail locations in Western New York, and company reps say online order hit a peak. They say chocolate makes a good gift for just about anyone on your list.
  “I think you can’t go wrong with it. I mean how many people have you met that don’t like chocolate?&rdq
  
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• Eichel’s hat trick not enough in Sabres 5-4 OT loss to Canes

  16-12-2017 04:03 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Jack Eichel scored his first career hat trick but it wasn’t enough as the Sabres fell to Carolina 5-4 in overtime on Friday.  Jaccob Slavin netted the game-winner in overtime to drop the Sabres to 8-18-6 overall.
  After falling behind 4-2 in the third the Sabres star centerman tallied back-to-back goals in 10 seconds to pull the Blue & Gold even at four to force overtime.  Jake McCabe tallied his second goal of the season in the third period a
  
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• New Falls sculpture stirs taxpayer rage, praise despite the ‘optics’

  16-12-2017 02:28 via wivb.com
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) – As the City of Niagara Falls comes to grips with serious budget issues, critics are bashing the mayor and city lawmakers for spending city funds on a public sculpture costing hundreds of thousands of dollars.
  Even some supporters of the project agree the “optics” are not looking good: a big gleaming steel fixture set at Centennial Circle while the city cuts services and personnel, including police jobs.
  Beyond the optics, Mayor Paul Dyster got toget
  
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