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• Suspected robber holding hostages inside Detroit bank

  25-01-2018 23:59 via wivb.com
  CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Police in suburban Detroit say they’re negotiating with a man holding hostages inside a bank following a failed robbery.
  Canton Township police spokeswoman Barb Caruso tells the Detroit Free Press that an undisclosed number of hostages are inside a Citizens Bank branch.
  Police have the bank surrounded and say the man has barricaded himself inside. Caruso says a special operations team is negotiating with the suspect.
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• Appliances, household supplies needed for Hurricane Maria survivors in WNY

  25-01-2018 23:18 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Puerto Rico Hurricane Maria Relief Fund is still accepting donations for survivors who relocated to Western New York.
  The foundation is specifically in need of appliances and household supplies. 
  Donations are being accepted at Catholic Charities at 525 Washington St. and 1122 Broadway Ave. in Buffalo.
  Any furniture will be collected by Expert Movers. Contact Expert Movers at (716)343-0905.
  Catholic Charities assisted 222 in January alone. Since the program
  
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• Canandaigua man arrested on child pornography charges

  25-01-2018 22:00 via wivb.com
  CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (WIVB) – A 45-year-old Canandaigua man has been charged by criminal complaint with receiving, possessing, and distributing child pornography.
  Eric P. Laube faces a minimum of five years in prison, a maximum of 40 years, and a $250,000 fine if convicted.
  According to the assistant U.S. attorney handling the case, in August an undercover FBI Task Force officer connected to a Peer-to-Peer network and discovered that a device belonging to Laube was being used to distribute pi
  
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• Eden man charged with felony burglary, possession of stolen property in connection with August house fire in Hamburg

  25-01-2018 21:52 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Eden man charged in connection with an August fire in Hamburg that left a family of six without a home has been indicted by an Erie County grand jury.
  Nicholas Harms, 31, was initially facing seven charges. The grand jury returned an indictment of felony burglary and criminal possession of stolen property.
  BREAKING: Nicholas Harms, the Eden man accused in connection with August fire in Hamburg, has been indicted on charges of burglary and crim. possession of stol
  
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• Pressure turned back on at site of Niagara Falls water main break

  25-01-2018 21:02 via wivb.com
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — Water pressure has been turned back on at the site of a water main break on 47th St. in Niagara Falls, the city’s water board says.
  The break occurred on Dec. 15 and has caused problems for residents.
  Water pressure is expected to increase in the coming days until it reaches full pressure.
  
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• Florida family shocked after healthy 12-year-old boy dies of flu

  25-01-2018 19:49 via wivb.com
  PALM BEACH, Fla. (WIVB) — Dylan Winnick, 12, attended a birthday party last weekend, hung out with his family and went to the pool in his neighborhood, his family said. He was struggling with what the family thought was a cold, but otherwise seemed fine, CBS Miami reports.
  According to his 16-year-old brother Sebastian Roa, Dylan developed a fever on Monday. By Tuesday, he was complaining of his bones hurting. Dylan stayed home from school that day and his father, Sergio, told re
  
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• High-tech tools help set Tech Ed students up for future success

  25-01-2018 19:32 via wivb.com
  GOWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Students in the Technology Education classes at Gowanda High School are getting rare access to cutting-edge technology, giving them the edge as they head into college and professional fields.
  In addition to the traditional saws, routers, and other wood-working tools, Gowanda students are using things like CNC Plasma Cutters, 3D printers, and laser etchers to complete their projects.
  “It allows you to do anything you really want,” said Gowanda High School
  
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• Cheektowaga man pleads guilty to killing teen in hit-and-run

  25-01-2018 19:22 via wivb.com
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Cheektowaga man has pleaded guilty to charges of vehicular manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death.
  Prosecutors say that Paul Hintermeier, 37, was driving drunk on Richard Dr. in Cheektowaga, when he ran a stop sign and hit a bicyclist while turning onto Shanley St.
  The incident happened this past August.
  The 18-year-old victim, Cheektowaga resident Damian Garra, later died.
  When sentenced on February 6, Hintermeier could spend
  
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• Tractor-trailer fire closes part of Thruway

  25-01-2018 19:02 via wivb.com
  SHERIDAN, N.Y. (WIVB) — New York State police say a tractor-trailer fire closed part of the Thruway on Thursday.
  According to officials, the trailer was loaded with hazardous materials.
  The fire closed the right lane of I-90 westbound between exits 58 and 59.
  No one was reported to be injured.
  
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• 2 vehicles involved in crash at Genesee and Spring

  25-01-2018 18:44 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two vehicles were involved in an accident at Genesee and Spring streets in Buffalo.
  A light pole was knocked over during the incident.
  Here are some photos News 4 took at the scene: Accident scene
  
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• University at Buffalo Police Chief retiring, ending 39 year run in law enforcement

  25-01-2018 18:14 via wivb.com
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — For the past 12 years police headquarters at the University at Buffalo has been Chief Gerald Schoenle’s home base, but now he’s trading in his police uniform for a Hawaiian shirt.
  “He’s not your normal Police Chief. He’s more approachable, more friendly, but at the same time extremely professional,” said University at Buffalo Police Assistant Chief Chris Bartolomei.
  Chief Schoenle’s career in law enforcement started 39 years
  
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• FBI compares first halves of 2016, 17; violent crime reports increase in Amherst

  25-01-2018 18:09 via wivb.com
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — In a report looking at the first halves of 2016 and 2017, various types of crime reports in the Town of Amherst increased last year.
  The FBI released their Preliminary Semiannual Uniform Crime Report data for this past year. The list adds up offenses reported to law enforcement officers in certain communities.
  According to the report, there were 63 violent crimes reported in Amherst in the first half of last year, but only 45 during the first half of 2016.
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• Proposal would lower NY’s legal blood alcohol limit

  25-01-2018 16:29 via wivb.com
  ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – One New York lawmaker says it could save lives, but would lowering the blood alcohol limit actually do more harm than good?
  With that proposed bill, one beer could put you behind bars. Some say it’s about time, but not everyone agrees.
  Bottoms up or if one lawmaker has his way – “B-A-C down”.
  Not everyone is happy.
  “We’re being ridiculous here in New York State,” Tess Collins, Owner of McGeary’s Irish Pub, said.
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• Apple will give users control over slowdown of older iPhones

  25-01-2018 16:01 via wivb.com
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple’s next major update of its mobile software will include an option that will enable owners of older iPhones to turn off a feature that slows the device to prevent aging batteries from shutting down.
  The free upgrade announced Wednesday will be released this spring.
  The additional controls are meant to appease iPhone owners outraged since Apple acknowledged last month that its recent software updates had been secretly slowing dow
  
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• Local woman turns 105

  25-01-2018 15:45 via wivb.com
  LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) — A special birthday party was thrown at Elderwood in Lancaster.
  The party was for Stephanie Phillips, who turned 105.
  “So many beautiful people in one place for my birthday. Can you imagine that. 105 years,” she said.
  Phillips was born and raised in Buffalo. She said the secret to a long life is hard work.
  “I work hard,” Phillips said. “I worked for 25 cents an hour.” When asked where, she replied “At Midland Bach. I wa
  
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• Lynyrd Skynyrd performing at Darien Lake for farewell tour

  25-01-2018 15:23 via wivb.com
  DARIEN, N.Y. (WIVB) — Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd are going on a farewell tour, and one of their stops is at Darien Lake.
  The concert is part of the Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour. Special guests will be announced at a later time.
  Tickets for the July 13 concert will go on sale February 2 at 10 a.m.
  Prices range from $29.50 to $199.50. Lawn four packs cost $90 while they last.
  Tickets can be bought at LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000.
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• Feature lets iPhone users access medical records

  25-01-2018 14:24 via wivb.com
  CUPERTINO, Calif. (WIVB) — Apple released an update that lets people view their medical records on their iPhones.
  The update affects the Health app on the devices.
  “In the past, patients’ medical records were held in multiple locations, requiring patients to log into each care provider’s website and piece together the information manually. Apple worked with the healthcare community to take a consumer-friendly approach, creating Health Records based on FHIR (Fast Healthcar
  
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• WATCH: “The Price Is Right” contestant knocks Drew Carey over

  25-01-2018 12:59 via wivb.com
  HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (WIVB) — One woman was so excited to be a contestant on “The Price Is Right” that she gave host Drew Carey a hug.
  Catching him off guard, she knocked him down to the floor, nearly taking him off the stage as well.
  No hosts, contestants or set pieces were harmed.
  
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• Witness: Cuomo seemed surprised at aide’s financial dealings

  25-01-2018 12:46 via wivb.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s chief of staff says the Democrat expressed surprise when a former top aide told him about his financial dealings after a 2016 law enforcement raid on the aide’s home.
  Linda Lacewell testified Wednesday at Joseph Percoco’s trial that Percoco spoke to Cuomo by phone.
  She says Percoco was explaining some of his financial dealings when Cuomo asked, “What?”
  Since Cuomo is unlikely to testify
  
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• Scholar Athlete: Cortez Bradberry

  25-01-2018 07:00 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – He might be soft spoken, but Niagara Falls senior Cortez Bradberry makes plenty of noise on the lanes.
  “He quickly became a starter,” head coach Ed Ventry said. “Every year, maybe 10 pins, 10 points or so higher on average.”
  The lone senior on the Wolverines bowling team, Cortez first picked up the sport when he was a toddler.
  “My grandfather and the late great, Mary Ann Gilmore. I grew up in a bowling alley watching them,”he
  
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• Amherst Police take man into custody at scene of reported domestic incident

  25-01-2018 05:04 via wivb.com
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) – Amherst Police say they have one person in custody after they responded to a reported domestic situation.It happened in the area of Pheasant Run and Vine Lane Wednesday evening.
  Amherst Police Emergency Response Team was activated for a possible armed, barricaded subject at a residence.
  The area has been contained and nearby residences evacuated.
  The investigation is ongoing.
  News 4 has a crew at the scene, and we’ll have more information as it becomes availabl
  
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• Niagara, St. Bonaventure pick up wins on Wednesday night

  25-01-2018 04:49 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Two of the area’s division I programs picked up wins on Wednesday night with Niagara topping Manhattan 72-63 and St. Bonaventure beating St. Joe’s 70-67.
  The Purple Eagles were led by Matt Scott who had 21 points, including four three-pointers. Fellow senior Khalil Duke had 12 points. The Jaspers kept the game within single digits most of the night, but Niagara had the edge at the free-throw line — hitting 21 shots.
  Niagara, 13-9 (6-3), now pre
  
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• Governor Cuomo proposes hospitals store rape kits for more than 30 days

  25-01-2018 04:34 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — It’s a new effort to help protect rape victims — keeping rape kits in storage longer. New legislation by Governor Andrew Cuomo would change the amount of time hospitals keep the kits.
  “If a victim was to go to the hospital and doesn’t want to cooperate with police at that time, the hospital doesn’t necessarily turn over that rape kit to a local police department,” said Captain Jeff Rinaldo, with Buffalo Police.
  Captain Jeff Rinaldo
  
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• MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon resigns in wake of Nassar scandal

  25-01-2018 03:11 via wivb.com
  EAST LANSING, MI (WLNS) – Michigan State University President Lou Anna K. Simon has announced she will be resigning from her position.
  The announcement, posted in the form of a letter on the university website, comes amid growing calls for Simon to step down amid the Larry Nassar scandal.
  “The last year and a half has been very difficult for the victims of Larry Nassar, for the university community, and for me personally.  To the survivors, I can never say enough that I am so so
  
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• Researchers clone 2 healthy monkeys — are humans next?

  25-01-2018 02:56 via wivb.com
  NEW YORK — For the first time, researchers have used the cloning method that produced Dolly the sheep to create two healthy monkeys, bringing science an important step closer to being able to do the same with humans. Since Dolly‘s birth in 1996, scientists have cloned nearly two dozen kinds of mammals, including dogs, cats, pigs, cows and polo ponies, and have also created human embryos with this method.
  But until now, they have been unable to make babies this way
  
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• Surgical procedures at Buffalo VA Hospital resume

  25-01-2018 01:47 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Surgical procedures at the Buffalo VA Hospital have resumed following an investigation into discoloration found in sterilization packages.
  “The discoloration was attributed to natural elements found in the water used in the sterilization process and poses no risk to our patients,” a statement from the VA said Wednesday.
  All previously cancelled procedures are being rescheduled.
  
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