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• Nik McMillan, UB receiver from Buffalo, will have knee surgery, ending his season

  24-09-2024 23:44 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — Nik McMillan, a former Canisius High School football standout and one of the University at Buffalo's top returning players on offense, will have season-ending surgery on his left knee, UB coach Pete Lembo said Tuesday.McMillan, in his redshirt sophomore year, caught five passes for 76 yards and touchdown in UB's opening win against Lafayette before getting hurt late in the loss at Missouri the following week. McMillan was the leading receiver back from a year ago, wh
  
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• Chautauqua County Undersheriff dies at 54

  24-09-2024 22:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Chautauqua County Undersheriff Richard Telford has died. He was 54.Chautauqua County announced his death on Tuesday. He was described as a highly respected public figure who stood for integrity, service and care for the people."Undersheriff Telford was a remarkable leader, a dedicated public servant, and a colleague many of us were honored to work alongside," said Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel in a statement. "His commitment to our community and impact on all of u
  
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• Chautauqua County Undersheriff dead at 54

  24-09-2024 22:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Chautauqua County Undersheriff Richard Telford has died. He was 54.Chautauqua County announced his death on Tuesday. He was described as a highly respected public figure who stood for integrity, service and care for the people."Undersheriff Telford was a remarkable leader, a dedicated public servant, and a colleague many of us were honored to work alongside," said Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel in a statement. "His commitment to our community and impact on all of u
  
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• Rasmus Dahlin returns to practice as Sabres embark for Europe

  24-09-2024 21:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- All-Star defenseman Rasmus Dahlin has resumed practicing with the Sabres after missing most of the first week of preseason with a mid-body injury.Dahlin's return wearing a non-contact jersey in practice Tuesday gives the Sabres a healthy roster of 27 players traveling overseas to play an exhibition game Friday in Munich, Germany, and being the regular season the following week in Prague, Czechia."I'm very, very happy to be back on the ice," Dahlin said. "Haven't practice
  
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• Buffalo school bus safety program to be enforced starting Tuesday

  24-09-2024 19:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A school bus safety program designed to keep kids safe getting on and off the school bus will start being enforced and drivers will start receiving tickets starting Tuesday.Beginning Oct. 1, anyone who illegally passes a Buffalo school bus when it is stopped will be issued a ticket. Violators could face up to $250 in fines.
  Cameras were attached to stop arms in July and a 90-day grace period has been in place since.Latest Local News ‘It’s an all hands on deck
  
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• Buffalo school bus safety program to be enforced starting next week

  24-09-2024 19:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A school bus safety program designed to keep kids safe getting on and off the school bus will start being enforced and drivers will start receiving tickets starting next Tuesday,Beginning Oct. 1, anyone who illegally passes a Buffalo school bus when it is stopped will be issued a ticket. Violators could face up to $250 in fines.
  Cameras were attached to stop arms in July and a 90-day grace period has been in place since. Latest Local News Buffalo school bus safety program
  
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• Murphy: Anyone still think Josh Allen is 'overrated'? Maybe MVP would be a better moniker

  24-09-2024 18:49 via wivb.com
  
  Maybe ESPN should round up another 100 or so players?You know, like the ones who voted Josh Allen the NFL’s most overrated quarterback three weeks ago?All he did was throw four touchdown passes, no interceptions, and 263 yards in the Bills' 47-10 wipeout of the Jacksonville Jaguars Monday night, leading his team to a 3-0 record.“It’s a fun and wonderful thing when you’ve got a bunch of guys that don’t care about the stats — don’t care about the touchdown
  
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• 'Home Alone' star Macaulay Culkin coming to Shea's in November

  24-09-2024 18:22 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The star of the classic Christmas movie 'Home Alone,' Macaulay Culkin, will be coming to Shea's for an event in November.Featuring the actor who played the young, witty Kevin McCallister, the event on Nov. 30 will feature a screening of the film, followed by a moderated interview and an audience Q&A.Culkin acted in several other films after the 'Home Alone' series before transitioning to a music career.Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.Latest Local News &
  
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• Sabres unveil renderings of new mural outside KeyBank Center

  24-09-2024 18:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Sabres have unveiled renderings for the new mural at Alumni Plaza outside KeyBank Center.The new mural will feature 27 prominent former Sabres, including Dave Andreychuk, Chris Drury, Dominik Hasek, Pat LaFontaine, Ryan Miller, Jason Pominville, Rob Ray, all three from the famed "French Connection," current coach Lindy Ruff, and more.The quote "Here come the Buffalo Sabres" will be placed on both sides of the mural, a quote made famous from late broadcaster Rick
  
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• Faces of the franchise: These former Sabres coming to new Alumni Plaza mural

  24-09-2024 18:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Sabres have unveiled renderings for the new mural at Alumni Plaza outside KeyBank Center.The new mural will feature 27 prominent former players, bookended by legendary broadcaster Rick Jeanneret's "Here come the Buffalo Sabres." The artwork will be unveiled at the team's home opener on Oct. 10.Below is a rendering of the mural and the list of featured alumni:Courtesy: Buffalo SabresMaxim AfinogenovDave AndreychuckTom BarrassoDanny BriereChris DruryDan EdwardsMike
  
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• 23-year-old dead, 3-year-old critical after crash in Amherst

  24-09-2024 12:41 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 23-year-old is dead and a 3-year-old girl is in critical condition as a result of a crash in Amherst on Monday night, according to police.Police responded to Sheridan Drive at Essjay Road around 9:40 p.m. Monday, where it was found that an Impala being driven by a 23-year-old Williamsville man was driving eastbound on Sheridan when it was hit by a Honda CRV being driven by a 35-year-old man from Amherst, turning from westbound Sheridan onto southbound Essjay.The Im
  
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• Why Bills benched rookie Keon Coleman for part of Week 3 win

  24-09-2024 05:40 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott sat wide receiver Keon Coleman for the first quarter of Monday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars because the rookie was late at some point ahead of their Week 3 matchup."It will be a learning opportunity for him," McDermott said after the game. "It was an issue that dealt with being on time. He knows he's accountable to his teammates. We addressed it. We support him, and we move forward. I thought he played a good game tonight
  
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• Josh Allen throws 4 TD passes and the Bills roll to a 47-10 win over the unraveling Jaguars

  24-09-2024 05:09 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen threw four touchdown passes in the first half and the Buffalo Bills scored on each of their first five drives in a 47-10 win over a misfiring Trevor Lawrence and the unraveling Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday night.Allen went 22 of 28 for 247 yards in the first 30 minutes alone, with completions to nine receivers. He only attempted two passes after halftime, finishing 23 of 30 for 263 yards before Mitchell Trubisky relieved him. Bills’ Damar Hamlin
  
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• Bills' Damar Hamlin gets first career interception vs. Jaguars

  24-09-2024 04:34 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Damar Hamlin made his first career interception on Monday night, the latest milestone for the Buffalo Bills safety in his recovery from a near-death experience.Hamlin was in perfect position to pick off Trevor Lawrence's overthrown pass intended for Brian Thomas Jr. in the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He worked his way across the field for a 19-yard return.Hamlin was still holding the ball tightly as he returned to the sideline, where he w
  
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• UB kicker Upton Bellenfant reprimanded by MAC for obscene gestures

  24-09-2024 01:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Upton Bellenfant's right foot lifted University at Buffalo to one of its biggest wins in team history. His fingers earned the UB placekicker admonishment from the Mid-American Conference.The MAC issued a formal reprimand for unsportsmanlike conduct Monday because Bellenfant made obscene gestures with both of his hands while laying on the turf at Huskies Stadium in Dekalb, Illinois after making a 37-yard field goal in overtime to give the Bulls a 23-20 win against No.
  
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• Six-figure settlement expected after crash involving BPD patrol car

  24-09-2024 00:40 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - Lawmakers in the City of Buffalo are poised to pass a six-figure payout to a local woman who was injured in a crash involving Buffalo Police four years ago.Attorneys for the City of Buffalo have recommended that the city settle with Karley Mueller for $325,000 for injuries she suffered in the crash four years ago involving a Buffalo Police patrol vehicle being driven by officer Brandon Lowe.Karley is the friend of Chelsea Ellis, who was significantly injured in the inciden
  
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• Joe Andreessen will be active for Bills, making NFL debut on Monday Night Football

  24-09-2024 00:08 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — "Buffalo Joe" will be in uniform for the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football. How to watch the Bills vs. Jaguars on Monday Night FootballJoe Andreessen, the Lancaster Legend who played for University at Buffalo and signed with the Bills after a rookie minicamp tryout in the spring, has been activated for the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday night.After earning a spot on the initial 53-man roster with his standout performance in the preseason, A
  
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