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• More than 100 iPads stolen from charter school in Buffalo

  11-02-2018 21:51 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, NY. (WIVB)- Police confirm to News 4 that over 100 ipads were stolen from Westminster Community Charter School early Saturday morning,
  Police say the iPads were stolen from classrooms around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday. Officials have released a surveillance photo of the suspects.
  If you have any information regarding this crime you’re asked to call or text the police department’s confidential tip line at 847-2255.
  
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• Jack Eichel out indefinitely with sprained ankle

  11-02-2018 20:37 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- The Buffalo Sabres announced Sunday afternoon that Jack Eichel is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with a high ankle sprain.The announcement comes a day after Eichel was hurt in the first period of Buffalo’s 4-2 win at Boston.
  
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• Russian airliner crashes near Moscow after takeoff; 71 dead

  11-02-2018 18:32 via wivb.com
  MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian passenger plane carrying 71 people crashed Sunday near Moscow, killing everyone aboard shortly after the jet took off from one of the city’s airports.
  The Saratov Airlines regional jet disappeared from radar screens a few minutes after departing from Domodedovo Airport en route to Orsk, a city some 1,500 kilometers (1,000 miles) southeast of Moscow.
  Fragments from the twin-engine Antonov An-148 airliner were found in the Ramenskoye area, about 40 kil
  
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• Airliner crashes near Moscow after takeoff; 71 presumed dead

  11-02-2018 18:32 via wivb.com
  MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian passenger plane carrying 71 people crashed near Moscow shortly after taking off from one of the city’s airports Sunday. The country’s transportation minister said there were no survivors.The Saratov Airlines regional jet disappeared from radar screens a few minutes after departing from Domodedovo Airport en route to Orsk, a city some 1,500 kilometers (1,000 miles) southeast of Moscow.
  Fragments from the Antonov An-148 airliner were found in the
  
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• 4 survivors of tour helicopter crash in Grand Canyon rescued

  11-02-2018 18:16 via wivb.com
  GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Four survivors of a tour helicopter crash in the Grand Canyon were airlifted to a Nevada hospital Sunday while crews were recovering the bodies of three others, authorities said.Six passengers and a pilot were on board the Papillion Grand Canyon Helicopters chopper when it crashed under unknown circumstances around 5:20 p.m. Saturday on the Hualapai Nation near Quartermaster Canyon, which is near the 
  
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• BPO takes on fundraiser to send orchestra on first overseas tour in 30 years

  11-02-2018 14:31 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is heading to Poland this spring.
  They will perform in four cities, in four of the nation’s most acclaimed concert halls. It is the orchestra’s first overseas tour since 1988. But it’s a financial challenge to get there.
  The BPO will be the first full american orchestra to perform at the Beethoven Easter Festival, and Maestro Joann Falletta will be the first American woman to ever take the festival’
  
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• Buffalo String Works hopes to bridge the gap with refugee community through concert series

  11-02-2018 13:29 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – An organization called Buffalo String Works is launching a new concert series with a special part of the city in mind – immigrants and refugees.
  Music is the universal language for the dozens of kids in the program. Many of them are new to this city and even this country.
  Yuki Numata Resnick is the Founder of Buffalo String Works. She said, “Studying any art, it’s about inspiration and the beauty of it, but it’s also about the hard w
  
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• Bandits win fourth straight, take first in East

  11-02-2018 06:00 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (BANDITS.COM) – The Bandits rocked KeyBank Center Friday night, beating the Georgia Swarm 18-9.
  The win caps a hot streak for the Bandits who are now victorious four games in a row including back to back wins this weekend.
  Josh Byrne and Callum Crawford both scored hat tricks while Jordan Durston had seven points (2+5) and Smith added four points (2+2) points to stay on top of the league’s scoring race. Buffalo’s second-leading goal scorer Mitch Jones made an impa
  
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• New sports complex coming to downtown Buffalo

  11-02-2018 04:15 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A local group hopes to revitalize part of downtown Buffalo and draw more outdoor sports tournaments with a new athletic complex. M/ilesports unveiled their plans for the facility Saturday.
  The Buffalo Downtown Sports complex will be located on Elk street in downtown Buffalo. It will feature all turf outdoor field and 26, 400-square-foot indoor field house. There will also be a concession stand. The $2.3 million project is being paid by M/ilesports, a local group that
  
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• Eichel exits early after leg injury in Boston, Sabres pick up win

  11-02-2018 03:17 via wivb.com
  BOSTON, M.A. (WIVB) – Back in front of his hometown fans, Jack Eichel exited early after suffering an awkward leg injury Saturday night.
  Here’s the injury to Eichel in 1st period Vs. #Bruins
  Legs/knee gets bent into the wall #Sabres @news4buffalo pic.twitter.com/BsDhZCSMb7
  — Nick Filipowski (@NEWS4_NICK) February 11, 2018While going for a puck behind the net, Eichel’s right leg bent and slammed into the boards. He stayed down for a few seconds before skating off with his
  
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• Eichel exits early after leg injury in Boston

  11-02-2018 03:17 via wivb.com
  BOSTON, M.A. (WIVB) – Back in front of his hometown fans, Jack Eichel exited early after suffering an awkward leg injury Saturday night.
  Here’s the injury to Eichel in 1st period Vs. #Bruins
  Legs/knee gets bent into the wall #Sabres @news4buffalo pic.twitter.com/BsDhZCSMb7
  — Nick Filipowski (@NEWS4_NICK) February 11, 2018While going for a puck behind the net, Eichel’s right leg bent and slammed into the boards. He stayed down for a few seconds before skating off with his
  
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• FLOP advances to state title game with 6-3 win in semifinals

  11-02-2018 01:17 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – For the sixth straight year, a team from Section VI will be represented in the Girls State Hockey Championship.
  Powered by two goals from Brooke Becker and Emily Kromer, Frontier/Lake Shore/Orchard Park advance to the state title game for the second straight year with a 6-3 win over Skaneateles.
  FLOP opened the scoring just 32 seconds into the game on a goal from Becker before Skaneateles pulled even several minutes later.Anthem, and now it’s time for some hock
  
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• Oursler nets second straight double-double as Bulls beat Miami 64-49

  11-02-2018 00:00 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – After scoring 19 points and hauling in 14 rebounds in the Bulls’ blowout win against Kent State on Wednesday, senior Cassie Oursler followed that up with another double-double on Saturday.
  The Grand Island native finished with 14 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lift UB to a 64-49 win over Miami on Saturday.
  Stephanie Reid and Summer Hemphill rounded out players in double figures, chipping in with 14 and 10 respectively, as the Bulls improve to 19-4 overall an
  
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