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• Purple Eagles fly by Stags for 95-83 win

  10-02-2018 23:25 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Khalil Dukes and Matt Scott are the most potent scoring duo in the Metro Atlantic, combing to score an average of 40 points per game.
  On Saturday, they were right on pace with Dukes scoring 22 points and Scott 19 to power Niagara to a third straight win, a 95-83 victory over Fairfield on Saturday.
  Marvin Prochet also finished with 19 points for the Purple Eagles, with eight of those coming in the final minutes of the first half as Niagara built a 10-point halftime le
  
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• Police: 2 officers killed responding to 911; suspect held

  10-02-2018 21:07 via wivb.com
  WESTERVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Police in Ohio say two officers have been fatally shot at a home in a Columbus suburb, and a suspect is in custody.Westerville police say in a statement that the shootings happened Saturday after officers responded to a 911 hang-up call around 11:30 a.m. The officers were shot after they arrived at a residence.
  Police say a suspect is in custody but provided no other details.
  Republican Gov. John Kasich  who lives with his family in a nearb
  
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• Reg E Cathey, known for ‘House of Cards,’ dead at 59

  10-02-2018 20:36 via wivb.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — Emmy-winning actor Reg E. Cathey, best known for “House of Cards” and “The Wire,” has died.Cathey died at age 59, according to a statement from Netflix published in numerous reports. No other details were given.
  “The Wire” creator David Simon, announcing his death in a tweet on Friday, called him a “fine, masterful actor” and “delightful” person. Samuel L. Jackson and Chris Rock also tweeted tributes.
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• Lake effect snow study helping to improve forecasting for the future

  10-02-2018 19:30 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The University of Buffalo is at the forefront of many scientific studies. Their latest is taking a local angle, looking into lake effect snow.
  Lake effect snow occurs when cold air flows over warm water. This simple motion can have big impacts on areas within its path. That’s why understanding it is so important. Elizabeth Thomas, assistant professor of geology at the University of Buffalo, told news 4, “I grew up in Central New York in the Lake Onta
  
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• Chautauqua County sheriff deputy with leukemia dies

  10-02-2018 14:30 via wivb.com
  CLEVELAND, OH. (WIVB) — A Chautauqua County sheriff’s deputy who had been fighting to survive leukemia lost that fight on Friday night.
  The Facebook page “Fight for Seeley” published a post, indicating “End of Watch” for Deputy Michael Seeley just after 11:00 p.m.
  At age 43, the father of two was diagnosed with leukemia, and the group was formed to help him and his family.A fundraiser was held in September 2017, with another one scheduled in early March 2018.
  
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• Newlyweds demand answers from local wedding vendor after botched wedding day

  10-02-2018 05:10 via wivb.com
  DEPEW, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Western New York couple says their wedding day was ruined because of a local wedding vendor. They say they’ve been trying to get a hold of the business owner for months to get a refund and they say they’re not the only ones.
  What was supposed to one of the most special days of her life, turned out to be a nightmare for Ashley Williams.
  “That day everything fell apart,” said Ashley Williams.
  She says she hired a business called ‘Sitting P
  
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• Unionized Wendt Corporation workers rally on Friday

  10-02-2018 04:40 via wivb.com
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Unionized workers at the Wendt Corporation held a rally Friday morning outside of the Cheektowaga building.
  The union says Wendt is laying off workers after they formed the union last June.
  The workers claim the company has dragged its feet in negotiating a new contract and now says it has to lay off workers.
  Wendt released a statement to News 4 saying that they were extremely disappointed by what they called a lack of truthfulness in the union’s claims.
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• Daemen wins third straight, tops Robert Wesleyan 77-70

  10-02-2018 04:35 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Daemen shot 50 percent from the floor and had three players reach doubles figures in a 77-70 over their I-90 rivals from Robert Wesleyan on Friday.
  With the win, the Wildcats push their winning streak to three straight as they improve to 17-7 overall and 11-3 in conference action.
  Aleks Miljenovic led the way with 19, as Andrew Sischo added 18 while Jay Sarkis chipped in with 15.
  Daemen returns to the court in a week when it hosts Molloy College on Feb. 16.
  
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• Pedestrian struck by vehicle on Kenmore Avenue

  10-02-2018 04:25 via wivb.com
  KENMORE, N.Y. (WIVB) – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Kenmore Avenue Friday night in front of Price Rite.
  The pedestrian was transported to the hospital and the scene was under investigation Friday night.
  Police weren’t able to release any more information Friday night.
  
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• Jim Kelly’s daughter: Both parents being treated in same hospital

  10-02-2018 03:12 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Jim Kelly and wife Jill are both currently in the same hospital, the couple’s daughter Erin Kelly-Bean posted on Instagram Friday.Jill Kelly has been in the hospital since Wednesday, battling pneumonia. Within a day, Jim Kelly was in the hospital next to her, having his gallbladder removed.
  Kelly-Bean asked for prayers for her family in her Friday post.
   
  
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• Second WH official resigns over domestic abuse allegations

  10-02-2018 02:50 via wivb.com
  Washington (CNN) – David Sorensen, a member of the Trump administration’s speechwriting team, has resigned after being accused of domestic abuse, a White House official says.This is the second administration official to resign this week over domestic abuse allegations.The Washington Post first reported Sorensen’s resignation Friday evening.
  
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• No chance to say goodbye, woman upset with UB’s body donation program

  10-02-2018 00:44 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A North Buffalo woman is upset with the University at Buffalo over how they handled her grandfather’s body.
  Heather Petri was adopted by her grandmother and her grandfather at the age of 12. Her grandfather, Richard Petri died of a heart attack Wednesday. He was a decorated veteran who donated his body to science through UB’s Anatomical Gift Program.
  When anyone signs up for the UB program, the donor allows the university to use their body as a teaching t
  
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