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• Police investigating shooting in Lovejoy District

  12-09-2024 21:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Thursday afternoon on Ashley Street.
  Just after 12 p.m. on the 200 block of Ashley, police said a man was struck by gunfire multiple times. He was transported to ECMC by ambulance with serious injuries, according to police.Anyone with information is asked to call or text the Confidential TIPCALL Line at (716) 847-2255. Latest Local News Police investigating shooting in Lovejoy District Teen charged after load
  
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• Gov. Hochul has skin cancer

  12-09-2024 20:10 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday she was diagnosed with a form of skin cancer."A few weeks ago at a routine check-up, my doctor discovered a Basal cell carcinoma. A tiny, tiny speck on my nose. You can't see it," said Hochul.Hochul said she would have a small removal procedure Friday morning but assured she would return to work afterward. "There will be a bandage on my nose."The governor also encouraged New Yorkers to get regular checkups "in excess of precaution."
  
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• Teen charged after loaded gun found following threat against school

  12-09-2024 17:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two people are facing charges following a search warrant that came as a result of a threat against a school, according to Buffalo police.A 15-year-old is accused of making a threat on social media against a school. Police conducted a search at a home on the 900 block of Sycamore Street and found a loaded gun with five rounds of ammunition in it, along with other ammunition. The teen is charged with making a threat of mass harm.In addition, police said that 14 pounds
  
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• Teen charged after loaded gun found following threat against kindergarten class

  12-09-2024 17:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two people are facing charges following a search warrant that came as a result of a threat against a kindergarten class, according to Buffalo police.Around 7 p.m. on September 11, FBI Buffalo received a complaint about a Discord post that made reference to shooting a kindergarten class, Buffalo Police said during a presser Thursday.
  Police said the post was made on August 27 and did not mention any specific school or class. They believe the threat to be isolated.
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• Make-A-Wish Radiothon: Thursday morning interviews

  12-09-2024 15:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — WIVB News 4 and 97 Rock are partnering in the two-day Make-A-Wish Radiothon on Thursday and Friday at Eastern Hills Mall.Below, you can see the interviews from Thursday morning. Make-A-Wish Radiothon 2024: What to know and how to get involvedMary Hazel, development director of Make-A-Wish"There's really something for everyone," Hazel said. "There's sports items, restaurants, Taylor Swift, music things, of course."Steph Drzymala, Make-A-Wish wish granting department
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• Make-A-Wish Radiothon: Thursday interviews

  12-09-2024 15:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — WIVB News 4 and 97 Rock are partnering in the two-day Make-A-Wish Radiothon on Thursday and Friday at Eastern Hills Mall.Below, you can see the interviews from Thursday morning. Make-A-Wish Radiothon 2024: What to know and how to get involvedMary Hazel, development director of Make-A-Wish"There's really something for everyone," Hazel said. "There's sports items, restaurants, Taylor Swift, music things, of course."Steph Drzymala, Make-A-Wish wish granting department
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• Major grocery store chain raising starting pay to $23 an hour 

  12-09-2024 13:43 via wivb.com
  
  (KTLA) - Major grocery retailer Aldi has announced it will be hiring 13,000 new workers while bumping their starting pay up. The move comes ahead of the busy holiday season and as the chain adds more stores across the country. Since opening its first American location in 1976 in Iowa, Aldi has opened over 2,300 new locations. “We welcome applicants during National Hiring Week with competitive starting wages, industry-leading benefits and opportunities to build long-term careers,&
  
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• Tonawanda to install four-way stop where teen was killed

  12-09-2024 12:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Town of Tonawanda will install a four-way stop an an intersection where a teenager was hit and killed earlier this year.The four-way stop will be at the intersection of Woodstock Avenue and Yorkshire Road.In July, 15-year-old Luke Guetti was hit and killed by a car while riding a motorized bike while trying to cross the street at that intersection. The driver of the vehicle was found to be not at fault and was not charged nor ticketed.Town Supervisor Joe Emminger
  
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• Police investigating Grand Island crash

  12-09-2024 04:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Police are investigating a crash that occurred in Grand Island Wednesday night.NITTEC initially reported the closure of South Parkway from Broadway to Love Road due to a crash at 9:08 p.m. Officials at the Erie County Sheriff's Office confirmed to WIVB News 4 that a body was located at the scene.
  As of 10:40 p.m., the road closure remains.This is a developing story, check back for updates.
  
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• Grand Island student struck, killed on South Parkway identified

  12-09-2024 04:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Grand Island eighth grader was struck and killed by a vehicle on Wednesday night.NITTEC initially reported the closure of South Parkway from Broadway to Love Road due to a crash at 9:08 p.m. Officials at the Erie County Sheriff's Office confirmed to WIVB News 4 that a body was located at the scene.The superintendent of Grand Island Central School District Brian Graham said in a Facebook post Wednesday night that an student was struck by a vehicle on South Parkway near B
  
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• Grand Island student struck, killed on South Parkway

  12-09-2024 04:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Grand Island eighth grader was struck and killed by a vehicle on Wednesday night.NITTEC initially reported the closure of South Parkway from Broadway to Love Road due to a crash at 9:08 p.m. Officials at the Erie County Sheriff's Office confirmed to WIVB News 4 that a body was located at the scene.The superintendent of Grand Island Central School District Brian Graham said in a Facebook post Wednesday night that an 8th grade student was struck by a vehicle on South Park
  
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• Save Our Buffalo Churches group claims church closures are against Canon Law

  12-09-2024 04:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The announcement that many local Catholics had anticipated for months was made on Tuesday. The Buffalo Diocese declared nearly half of its parishes will be closing.
  Despite the challenges, parishioners apart of the group 'Save Our Churches' are ready to fight to keep their churches open, utilizing Canon Law—the legal system of the Catholic Church—to make an appeal to the Vatican.Parishioners say they are fighting for more than just a building."Our gr
  
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• Buffalo Common Council President Chris Scanlon says he's getting his ducks in a row for possible acting mayor position

  12-09-2024 01:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- WIVB News 4 spoke with Buffalo Common Council President Chris Scanlon for the first time since Mayor Byron Brown was offered the position of CEO and president of Western Regional Off-Track Betting last week.He says he's getting his ducks in a row should he become the acting mayor of Buffalo.
  "Twelve years of experience now in the council I think would help, ya know," Scanlon said. "I've always prided myself on being someone who likes to collaborate. ... I think the fact t
  
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