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• 2 arrested for over $102k trailer theft in Orleans County

  23-09-2024 22:15 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Two people were arraigned Friday in connection with a string of thefts in Orleans and Niagara counties.Paul Rutherford Jr., 51, and Cori Rutherford, 27, are accused of stealing a trailer from Lake Shore Metals in Ridgeway in February. The Orleans County Sheriff's Office said the two took the over $102,000 trailer to North Carolina the day they stole it, selling it for $4,000.Investigators said others were involved in the plan to steal the trailer, but their names a
  
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• Genesee Community College student charged with criminal possession of a weapon

  23-09-2024 21:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Genesee Community College student was arrested Sunday and charged with criminal possession of a weapon following a report to campus safety regarding an alleged social media post, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office announced.
  According to officials, the post allegedly depicted 19-year-old Anthony Parks of New York, NY with what appeared to be a handgun.An investigation found that Parks allegedly possessed an unregistered loaded pistol with a high capacity magazine while
  
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• Cheektowaga woman sentenced for crash that killed local teacher

  23-09-2024 21:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Cheektowaga woman was sentenced Monday morning to 3 1/3 years to 10 years in prison, as well as an indefinite license revocation, for causing a crash that killed a local teacher earlier this year, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.According to officials, 51-year-old Jennifer Hylkema of Lockport was driving on the 6300 block of Transit Road on Feb. 26 when she was struck. She later died at the hospital. Her son, who was also in the vehicle, was taken t
  
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• Former Mount Mercy teacher pleads guilty to drunk driving from after school club

  23-09-2024 17:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A former Mount Mercy Academy teacher and school bus driver has pleaded guilty to DWI in connection to driving a group of high school students back from an after school club drunk last February.Natalie Alvut, 35, was driving students back to Mount Mercy from Holiday Valley on Feb. 1. Students allegedly noticed that Alvut was driving the wrong way, driving "erratically" and swerving on the road.
  The students were able to convince Alvut to pull over at Ischua Valley Cou
  
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• Bills Make Me Wanna Give: Ja'Marcus Ingram growing his role on and off the field

  23-09-2024 16:59 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — You’re seeing more of Ja’Marcus Ingram on the field this season.“I would say my role is continuously growing, you know, out in the community as well as with the team,” Ingram said.Even if you don’t always see it.“I do a lot in the community that I probably don’t broadcast, or nothing like that,” Ingram said. “So it’s continuously growing, you know, getting involved in more programs that give back. Things lik
  
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• Firefighter treated after blaze on Buffalo's East Side

  23-09-2024 15:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A firefighter was taken to the hospital after a fire on Buffalo's East Side early Monday morning.Crews began fighting the fire at a home at 23 Deshler Street around 3:30 a.m. Monday. The firefighter was transported to the hospital to be treated for heat exhaustion and was later released.Damage is estimated at $180,000. There were no other reported injuries inside the home.The cause of the fire is still unknown.Latest Local News Firefighter treated after blaze on Buff
  
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• Firefighter injured in blaze on Buffalo's East Side

  23-09-2024 15:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A firefighter suffered minor injuries during a fire on Buffalo's East Side early Monday morning.Crews were fighting the fire at a home on Deshler Street around 6 a.m. Monday. The firefighter was transported to the hospital to be treated.The battalion chief said the home suffered significant damage, but estimations have not been made yet.
  The cause of the fire is still unknown.Latest Local News Firefighter injured in blaze on Buffalo’s East Side What has surpris
  
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• What has surprised 'Buffalo Joe' Andreessen about joining the Bills?

  23-09-2024 14:00 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — I had the opportunity to speak briefly with Lancaster High School alum and Bills linebacker Joe Andreessen Tuesday during the “Huddle for Hunger” food collection drive to benefit FeedMore WNY.
  We had just three-and-a-half minutes together before the rising star was needed elsewhere, but two things leaped out at me. Look for that at the end of this verbatim Q&A with ‘Buffalo Joe.’Jacquie: How are things going so far for you as a member
  
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• 1 injured in shooting near Broadway, Rommel

  23-09-2024 12:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — One person was injured in a shooting near Broadway and Rommel Avenue early Sunday morning, according to Buffalo police.The shooting happened around 4 a.m., police said. A 32-year-old man was shot while walking to his vehicle.
  He was transported to ECMC where he is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.The shooting is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call or text the confidential TIPCALL line at (716) 847-2255.Latest Local News
  
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• UB resident physicians' contract talks stalled for second week

  23-09-2024 12:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — UB resident physicians have been back inside local hospitals after their strike ended over two weeks ago however, union leaders said another strike is still on the table after contract negotiations have stalled.Local hospitals were without hundreds of employees as UB resident physicians picketed for better pay and working conditions two weeks ago. An event that may just happen again according to one of the lead negotiators representing the union.“I hate to say
  
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• Parents seek justice as Sweet Angels Daycare employee faces charges of endangering welfare of child

  23-09-2024 00:06 via wivb.com
  
  NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Parents in North Tonawanda are seeking justice after they said their children were abused at Sweet Angels Daycare on Erie Avenue. Last week, a 20-year-old employee of the daycare was arrested and now faces charges.Following a criminal investigation, North Tonawanda police arrested Savanna Huntington, the daughter of Sweet Angels owner Kelly Doel, and charged her with multiple charges of endangering the welfare of a child."Once I got the CPS letter, and then,
  
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