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• Fluoride to return to Buffalo's water supply after approval from DOH

  21-09-2024 21:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Water announced Saturday that its new fluoridation system has been approved by the Department of Health, with fluoride scheduled to be back in the city's water supply starting Tuesday.On Monday, Buffalo Water will receive a new shipment of fluoride and after it's implemented Tuesday, the distribution system will be monitored over the next few weeks, according to Buffalo Water."The successful completion of Buffalo Water's fluoridation project marks a significant mi
  
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• Pedestrian injured after Friday night hit-and-run accident in Buffalo

  21-09-2024 18:24 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run accident Friday night in Buffalo, a police spokesperson announced.
  Officials said just before 10:30 p.m., a vehicle struck a number of unoccupied parked vehicles before striking a pedestrian at Deerfield and Fernhill Avenues.The vehicle, a Honda Civic, left the scene of the accident, authorities said, but was located a short time later by officers.The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man of Buffalo, was tr
  
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• Fire causes $20K in damage to Lockport home

  21-09-2024 17:44 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Saturday morning fire caused a total of $20,000 in damage to a home on Park Lane Circle in the City of Lockport, fire officials announced.Officials said at 6:20 a.m., a caller reported visible smoke from a residential structure fire. Upon arrival, authorities said smoke was coming out of a window on the second floor, but no visible fire broke through to the house's exterior.According to fire officials, the fire was in the kitchen and was controlled by crews within a few
  
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• 7-year-old Ranger is looking for his forever home

  21-09-2024 16:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On this Saturday’s Wake Up Wags, we met a 7-year-old Black Mouth Cur and Mastiff mix named Ranger.Ranger is potty trained, doesn't need a crate and is described as being great on a leash. He is fine with other dogs in public, but can't cohabitate with another animal in the home. Ranger also does well with children.Buddy's Second Chance Rescue is offering four free training classes with Ranger.From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Ranger, along with other rescues, will be
  
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• Fire causes $95K in damage to East Amherst home

  21-09-2024 05:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Friday night fire caused an estimated total of $95,000 in damage to a home at Regents Park in East Amherst, fire officials announced.Officials said just before 8:30 p.m., a caller reported an odor of possible electrical burning and smoke in a neighbor's house.
  According to fire officials, the fire was in the wall of a bedroom on the second floor and spread to the attic.
  The fire was under control just before 9 p.m. and no injuries were reported, officials said.The incid
  
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• Town of Evans mishandled taxpayer money for over 3 years, audit says

  21-09-2024 03:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- In a new audit, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said the Town of Evans mishandled tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars over the course of three years.Between 2020 and 2023, money paid out to employees on leave wasn’t accurate, DiNapoli said. He’s now calling for immediate fixes to the town’s payroll system.In a response, Town of Evans Councilman Michael Schraft said the audit is “only the tip of the iceberg.” He’s also conce
  
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• South Park's Adam Nunes sets New York State record rushing for 593 yards, 7 TDs

  21-09-2024 02:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- South Park senior captain Adam Nunes went on a record-setting run Thursday night.Nunes rushed for 593 yards to break the New York State single-game mark in South Park's 55-28 win against Iroquois at All-High Stadium. Nunes also ran for seven touchdowns, tying him for the fourth-most in state history, and second in Western New York's record-book.Starting with an 80-yard touchdown on the opening drive, Nunes also scored on runs 65, 36, 61, 81, 93, and 41 yards in the what w
  
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• St. Francis High cancels varsity football game due to illness among players

  21-09-2024 00:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - Saturday afternoon's varsity football game at Saint Francis High School in Hamburg has been cancelled because too many students at the school are sick. It's not the only local school dealing with an uptick in sickness, including some with cases of COVID-19.The St. Francis Red Raiders were set to play Catholic Memorial High School out of Massachusetts. But in a statement, St. Francis said that the game has been cancelled because too many student-athletes on the football tea
  
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