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• Former Buffalo police officer pleads guilty to insurance fraud for claiming truck was stolen

  02-10-2024 23:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A former Buffalo police officer pleaded guilty Wednesday morning to insurance fraud in connection with a 2023 incident in which he allegedly falsely claimed that his truck was stolen, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.
  According to officials, 34-year-old Dewayne Raye sold his 2021 Dodge Ram pickup truck to someone in Suffolk County without providing the vehicle title. He then reported the vehicle as stolen to his auto insurance provider on or around Nov
  
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• Men Without Hats frontman talks longevity of 'Safety Dance,' return to the village, Niagara Falls show: interview

  02-10-2024 21:35 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Canadian synth-pop band Men Without Hats still want to dance -- and they'll be bringing their fun energy and electrifying show to Western New York next month.Frontman Ivan Doroschuck and company will be embarking on a Canadian tour with A Flock of Seagulls, Honeymoon Suite and Spoons this fall, but first, they will be stopping by The Bears Den at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino for two solo shows on Nov. 1 and 2."We've played the Bear's Den before at Seneca and it's fu
  
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• Wrongful death suit filed in case of woman allegedly killed by estranged husband

  02-10-2024 20:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed regarding a woman who, police said, was shot and killed by her estranged husband in 2022.The suit was filed Tuesday in Erie County State Supreme Court by the family of Keaira Hudson against the Town of Cheektowaga, the Cheektowaga Police Department and Adam Bennefield, the man accused of killing Hudson.Hudson's mother alleges that home video footage of an attack on Hudson by Bennefield should have compelled police to file more
  
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• Bills add LT Dion Dawkins to injury toll, while LB Terrel Bernard nears return

  02-10-2024 19:45 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills injury report has swelled to now include Pro Bowl left tackle Dion Dawkins missing Wednesday's practice with a sore hamstring.With another key player ailing less than a month into the season, Buffalo began preparations for Sunday's game in Houston without receiver Khalil Shakir (ankle), starting safety Taylor Rapp (concussion protocol) practicing, and reserve defensive tackle Austin Johnson (oblique). And pass rusher Von Miller was not with the team as
  
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• Part of 190 to be closed until 11:30 a.m. Sunday

  02-10-2024 19:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A part of I-190 is now expected to be closed until 11:30 a.m. Sunday.I-190 both northbound and southbound was originally set to be closed from 9 p.m. Saturday until 10 a.m. Sunday to allow for a new bridge on Niagara Street to be installed.
  The New York State Thruway Authority announced Sunday that the demolition of the old bridge is taking longer than expected, which is causing the one and a half hour delay.The road will be closed from exit 8 (Niagara Street) to exi
  
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• Part of 190 to be closed Saturday night

  02-10-2024 19:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A part of I-190 will be closed on Saturday night.I-190 both northbound and southbound will be closed from 9 p.m. Saturday until 10 a.m. Sunday to allow for a new bridge on Niagara Street to be installed.The road will be closed from exit 8 (Niagara Street) to exit 9 (Porter Avenue).Latest Local News Part of 190 to be closed Saturday night Water Dogs, Loveboxx set mood for fall, Ellen Pieroni & EoS launch sophomore album: Buffalo Music Monthly 17-year-old critical
  
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• Part of 190 reopened to all traffic

  02-10-2024 19:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The I-190 northbound and southbound lanes between exit 8 (Niagara Street) and exit 9 (Porter Avenue) have reopened, New York State Thruway Authority announced Sunday.The lanes were closed from 9 p.m. Saturday until just before 11:30 a.m. Sunday to allow for a new bridge on Niagara Street to be installed.The demolition of the old bridge took longer than expected, which is caused a one and a half hour delay in reopening.Latest Local News 18-year-old charged for making
  
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• Water Dogs, Loveboxx set mood for fall, Ellen Pieroni & EoS launch sophomore album: Buffalo Music Monthly

  02-10-2024 19:09 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — As the days become shorter and fall begins, two Western New York bands -- Loveboxx and The Water Dogs -- have set the mood with projects containing darker tones, while a third -- Ellen Pieroni & the Encyclopedia of Soul released a groovy jazz album with a peppier sound. Rock artist akloh. also returned with another single in September. Buffalo Music Monthly - August 2024Ellen Pieroni & the Encyclopedia of SoulEllen Pieroni & the Encyclopedia of Soul relea
  
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• 17-year-old injured after being hit by garbage truck on Rhode Island Street

  02-10-2024 15:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 17-year-old was seriously injured after he was hit by a garbage truck on Rhode Island Street near 14th Street on Wednesday morning, according to Buffalo police.The teen was hit just before 8:20 a.m. when the truck backed up and hit the teen.The teen was taken to Oishei Children's Hospital to be treated for serious injuries.The incident is still under investigation.Latest Local News 17-year-old injured after being hit by garbage truck on Rhode Island Street Councilm
  
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• 17-year-old critical after being hit by garbage truck on Rhode Island Street

  02-10-2024 15:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 17-year-old is in critical condition after he was hit by a garbage truck on Rhode Island Street near 14th Street on Wednesday morning, according to Buffalo police.The teen was hit just before 8:20 a.m. when the truck backed up and hit the teen.The teen was taken to Oishei Children's Hospital to be treated for injuries.The incident is still under investigation.Latest Local News 17-year-old critical after being hit by garbage truck on Rhode Island Street Councilman B
  
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• Councilman Bryan Bollman 'ready' to become Buffalo Common Council president

  02-10-2024 04:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown's imminent departure and Buffalo Common Council President Chris Scanlon set to be sworn in as acting mayor later this month, the duties of president now fall on the shoulders of Lovejoy District Councilman and Pro Tempore Bryan Bollman.“It was the worst kept secret that this could be happening is what everyone's saying and honestly, I'm prepared, ready to step up," Bollman said. “I'm honored, I'm humbled, and I can assure the res
  
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• Niagara Falls Man charged after stabbing at Applebee's

  02-10-2024 03:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One man was charged and another man was transported to ECMC via Mercy Flight following a stabbing Tuesday at Applebee's in the Town of Niagara, police announced.Officials said just after 3 p.m., police responded to the Applebee's on Military Road for a reported stabbing that occurred in the kitchen involving two male employees.
  Upon arrival, officers placed themselves between the suspect and the victim and saw that the suspect still had the knife, authorities said.Police
  
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• 1 hospitalized, 1 in custody after stabbing at Applebee's in Town of Niagara

  02-10-2024 03:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One man was taken into custody and another man was transported to ECMC via Mercy Flight following a stabbing Tuesday at Applebee's in the Town of Niagara, police announced.Officials said just after 3 p.m., police responded to the Applebee's on Military Road for a reported stabbing that occurred in the kitchen involving two male employees.
  Upon arrival, officers placed themselves between the suspect and the victim and saw that the suspect still had the knife, authorities s
  
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• 1 charged after stabbing at Applebee's in Town of Niagara

  02-10-2024 03:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One man was charged and another man was transported to ECMC via Mercy Flight following a stabbing Tuesday at Applebee's in the Town of Niagara, police announced.Officials said just after 3 p.m., police responded to the Applebee's on Military Road for a reported stabbing that occurred in the kitchen involving two male employees.
  Upon arrival, officers placed themselves between the suspect and the victim and saw that the suspect still had the knife, authorities said.Police
  
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• Buffalo Common Council debates policy to fill vacancy amid Mayor Byron Brown's departure

  02-10-2024 02:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The political shift with Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown resigning means Buffalo Common Council President Chris Scanlon will now become acting mayor, technically leaving the South District with no representation.
  The council debated Tuesday on policy to fill the vacancy. Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown to leave office in OctoberMajority Leader Leah Halton-Pope submitted a resolution weeks ago requesting the city attorney to explore options for possibly filling Scanlon’s seat, b
  
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• 1 hospitalized after motorcycle crash on Walden Avenue

  02-10-2024 01:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person was hospitalized following a motorcycle crash Tuesday on Walden Avenue in Cheektowaga, police announced.Officials said just before 5 p.m., police received a call about a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle. Witnesses said a vehicle was exiting a Delta Sonic Car Wash when it struck a motorcycle traveling eastbound on Walden Avenue.The motorcyclist was transported to ECMC with non-life threatening injuries and the driver of the vehicle was treated on th
  
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• Western New Yorker living in North Carolina describes aftermath of Hurricane Helene

  02-10-2024 00:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) -- Western New Yorker Rylee Langdon, who attends college just 15 minutes away from Asheville, North Carolina, in Swannanoa, described the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in an interview with WIVB News 4 as rescue and clean up efforts continue in the area.
  Her dorm room at Warren Wilson College flooded and many of the livestock at the college's farm are now gone."Just to see the amount of devastation, you stop having words for it," Langdon said.Many houses and businesses in the
  
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• Mammothon 2024: Tuesday interviews

  02-10-2024 00:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Tuesday kicks off the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and WIVB News 4 is partnering with Roswell Park to encourage women 40 and over to schedule their mammograms.
  Check out interviews from Tuesday below.
  Practicing community outreach
  How genetics play a role
  How mammograms work and when to get screened
  Study shows increase in women under 50 being diagnosed
  Breast cancer survivor advocates for advancements in cancer research
  La Esperanza y Vida program Latest lo
  
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• Mammothon 2024 interviews

  02-10-2024 00:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Tuesday kicks off the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and WIVB News 4 is partnering with Roswell Park to encourage women 40 and over to schedule their mammograms.
  Check out interviews from the Mammothon below.Practicing community outreach
  How genetics play a role
  How mammograms work and when to get screened
  Study shows increase in women under 50 being diagnosed
  Breast cancer survivor advocates for advancements in cancer research
  La Esperanza y Vida program
  The
  
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