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• Jessica Pegula wins opening matches at Olympics

  28-07-2024 22:12 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Jessica Pegula won her first career Olympic singles match after she and doubles partner Coco Gauff opened the 2024 Paris Games with a victory.Pegula, the No. 5 seed born in Buffalo, defeated Switzerland's Viktorija Golubic, a silver medalist in doubles at the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo, 6-3, 6-4 at Roland Garros on Sunday. She will next face 2021 bronze medalist Elina Svitolina of Ukraine in the second round.The top-seeded doubles team of Pegula and Gauff beat Australia'
  
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• WNY native Jesse Winker traded to Mets

  28-07-2024 21:37 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The resurgent New York Mets strengthened their lineup for a postseason run, obtaining outfielder Jesse Winker from the Washington Nationals for a minor league pitcher in a trade that was finalized Sunday.Winker was born in Buffalo and lived in Niagara Falls until age 7 before his family moved to Florida. He was an All-Star for the Cincinnati Reds in 2021, and also has played for the Seattle Mariners and Milwaukee Brewers.“I can’t say enough amazing things about
  
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• Home deemed total loss in fire in Niagara County

  28-07-2024 20:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A home in Niagara County was deemed a total loss following a fire on Sunday morning, according to the Niagara County Sheriff's Office.Crews responded to 3189 Stone Road, in the Town of Hartland, just after 10:30 a.m. Sunday. A fire had started on the porch of the home. Multiple fire companies were called in to put out the fire, including the Middleport Volunteer Fire company.All of the residents were able to get out safely and is being assisted by the Red Cross. The
  
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• US men's basketball team rolls past Serbia in opening game at the Paris Olympics

  28-07-2024 19:19 via wivb.com
  
  VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France (AP) — LeBron James made his Olympic return after a 12-year absence. Kevin Durant played for the first time this summer.And the two most-experienced Olympians on this U.S. team opened the Paris Games — not to mention a bid for a fifth consecutive gold medal for the Americans — with a near-perfect show.Durant made his first eight shots on the way to 23 points in less than 17 minutes, James added 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and t
  
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• Jamestown man charged following chase, head-on crash with police car

  28-07-2024 15:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Jamestown man is facing multiple charges following a case that ended when he allegedly hit a police car head-on, police said Sunday.Nicholas Brown, 34, is accused of leading a police on a pursuit for an "extended period of time" after they tried to pull him over for traffic infractions around 12:45 a.m. Sunday. Police said Brown almost hit multiple police officers with his car during the chase.Police said the chase ended after he hit a New York State Trooper vehicl
  
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• Griffon Gastropub to close Transit Road location

  28-07-2024 14:44 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Griffon Gastropub will close its Transit Road location in August, it announced on social media.
  The location will close on Aug. 11. Owners said their lease on the building is not being honored following a sale of the building, despite what they said were "ambitious plans" including exterior improvements and an outdoor patio.
  The social media post also says that they are hoping to open a new location in the area soon. The location has been open for 10 years.We dee
  
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• Metalico Buffalo fire causes estimated $2 million in damage

  28-07-2024 00:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A scrap metal fire that broke out Saturday afternoon at Metalico Buffalo sent a large plume of black smoke into the sky, which could be seen for miles.The fire at 127 Fillmore Ave. was first reported around 3:30 p.m. and the Buffalo Fire Department received the first call around 4:20 p.m., said Buffalo Fire Department Commissioner William Rinaldo. There were no injuries."Companies arrived, they followed a scrap pile, approximately 100 by 150 feet, approximately 20 to 30 f
  
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• Crews battle fire at scrap yard near Larkinville

  28-07-2024 00:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A fire Saturday afternoon near Larkinville sent a large plume of black smoke into the sky, which could be seen for miles.Buffalo Fire crews are currently on the scene battling the fire at Metalico Buffalo at 127 Fillmore Ave.WIVB News 4 reached out to City of Buffalo officials to learn more.Photo: Natalia JimenezPhoto: Natalia JimenezPhoto: Adam Duke/WIVBPhoto: Adam Duke/WIVBPhoto: Patrick Ryan/WIVBPhoto: Patrick Ryan/WIVBThis is a developing story. Check back for updates
  
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