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• 'Block out the noise': Stefon Diggs prepares to face Bills for first time since trade

  03-10-2024 23:58 via wivb.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — Josh Allen has never said a bad word about Stefon Diggs. As the Buffalo Bills prepare to face their former star receiver in a visit to Houston on Sunday, he insists the two went their separate ways on good terms.And the quarterback wasn’t changing his stance a week ago, not wanting to ruffle any feathers when asked about the early season success the Bills have enjoyed with their spread-the-ball motto on offense.He later explained that he spoke out after reading comment
  
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• Police looking for information regarding September assault at South Buffalo bar

  03-10-2024 23:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Police Department put out a call for action Thursday for any information regarding an alleged assault that took place last month at a bar in South Buffalo.
  Thealleged assault occurred around 2 a.m. on Sept. 22 at Talty's Tavern on South Park Avenue, officials said in a post on X. The suspect was described as a 6-foot male of average build and possibly of Hispanic heritage.Anyone with information is asked to contact Buffalo Police at 716-847-2255. Latest Local
  
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• In return to Buffalo, can Lindy Ruff provide structure that leads Sabres back into postseason?

  03-10-2024 22:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Coach Lindy Ruff’s return provides 16 years of experience behind the Sabres bench. Can he bring luster back to a franchise that's floundered through various rebuilding plans, is on its fourth general manager and gone through six coaches since Ruff was fired a month into the lockout shortened 2013 season?
  At the very least, the 64-year-old brings structure and discipline to a young roster that unraveled through last season. The Sabres have talent with forwards Tage Tho
  
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• Pennsylvania US Senate Debate: Bob Casey, Dave McCormick appear for first debate

  03-10-2024 22:17 via wivb.com
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Pennsylvania has been viewed by many as the most critical swing state in the 2024 presidential election, but it's also home to a significant U.S. Senate race. Republicans have been working to take control of the chamber this November, and one path to accomplishing that would involve flipping a seat in the keystone state.
  U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D) and Republican challenger Dave McCormick will meet in Harrisburg on Thursday for their first debate of the campaign.
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• Pennsylvania US Senate: Bob Casey, Dave McCormick trade jabs in debate

  03-10-2024 22:17 via wivb.com
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Nearly one month from the 2024 election, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D) and Republican challenger Dave McCormick met in Harrisburg for their first debate in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race.The candidates battled throughout the debate, often claiming the other was lying on the campaign trail and on the debate stage. Both candidates were largely unopposed in the spring primary, setting up a race that could swing the balance of powe
  
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• Pennsylvania US Senate: Bob Casey, Dave McCormick appear for first debate

  03-10-2024 22:17 via wivb.com
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Pennsylvania has been viewed by many as the most critical swing state in the 2024 presidential election, but it's also home to a significant U.S. Senate race. Republicans have been working to take control of the chamber this November, and one path to accomplishing that would involve flipping a seat in the keystone state.U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D) and Republican challenger Dave McCormick met in Harrisburg on Thursday for their first debate of the campaign.Both candidates
  
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• LIVE: Pennsylvania US Senate Debate: Bob Casey, Dave McCormick appear for first debate

  03-10-2024 22:17 via wivb.com
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Pennsylvania has been viewed by many as the most critical swing state in the 2024 presidential election, but it's also home to a significant U.S. Senate race. Republicans have been working to take control of the chamber this November, and one path to accomplishing that would involve flipping a seat in the keystone state.U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D) and Republican challenger Dave McCormick will meet in Harrisburg on Thursday for their first debate of the campaign.Both candi
  
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• Woman attempting to cross Rainbow Bridge charged with international parental kidnapping

  03-10-2024 22:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A California woman was charged with international parental kidnapping after allegedly trying to flee to Canada with a 12-year-old daughter she did not have legal custody of, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Thursday.According to officials, 55-year-old Mei Tian took an Uber with her daughter to the border to make entry into Canada on the evening of Sept. 27. She allegedly presented a letter saying she had permission from her husband to bring her daughter to Canada but
  
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• Josh Allen wins 1st monthly award in 4 seasons

  03-10-2024 19:09 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- September might not have finished well for Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, but the quarterback's monthlong performance was of award-winning quality.Allen was selected as AFC offensive player of the month on Thursday. It is the third time in Allen's career he has received the award, but the first in many months. The other occasions came during the 2020 season.In leading the Bills to a 3-1 start over the first month of the season, Allen led all AFC quarterbacks in pa
  
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• Campus deemed safe by police as armed robbery at UB still under investigation

  03-10-2024 19:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A reported armed robbery at UB early Thursday morning is still under investigation as the campus has been deemed safe by UB Police, according to the school.Police said that two students were approached around 12:40 a.m. Thursday by three unknown people near the Creekside Village Apartment's on UB's North Campus. Officials said one person was punched in the head and had their cell phone and wallet stolen, while the other victim reported their jacket was taken.Police s
  
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• Armed robbery at UB under investigation

  03-10-2024 19:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A reported armed robbery at UB early Thursday morning is under investigation, according to the school.Police said that two students were approached around 12:40 a.m. Thursday by three unknown people near the Creekside Village Apartment's on UB's North Campus. Officials said one person was punched in the head and had their cell phone and wallet stolen, while the other victim reported their jacket was taken.Police said the victims told them they displayed what appeared
  
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• Volunteer pleads guilty to stealing more than $10K from Buffalo church

  03-10-2024 18:20 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A church volunteer has pleaded guilty to charges related to stealing more than $10,000 from collection baskets at a church in Buffalo's Black Rock neighborhood, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Thursday.Francis Winiarski, 67, stole a total of $10,699 from Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, located on Amherst Street, between Aug. 1, 2023 and March 3, 2024. Winiarski pocketed cash given by parishioners during the offering.He pleaded gui
  
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• Live: How you can help after Helene

  03-10-2024 17:20 via wivb.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - It's been nearly a week since Hurricane Helene unleashed deadly fury on the Gulf Coast and caused flooding, food shortages and power disruptions still being felt by communities in the storm's path. Donate now to Hurricane Helene relief effortsNexstar, the parent company of this news station, covers the daily news in cities and towns across America, including several in the path of last week's storm. Our reporters in the field witnessed firsthand the heroism of emergency personnel an
  
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• How you can help after Helene

  03-10-2024 17:20 via wivb.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - It's been nearly a week since Hurricane Helene unleashed deadly fury on the Gulf Coast and caused flooding, food shortages and power disruptions still being felt by communities in the storm's path. Donate now to Hurricane Helene relief effortsNexstar, the parent company of this news station, covers the daily news in cities and towns across America, including several in the path of last week's storm. Our reporters in the field witnessed firsthand the heroism of emergency personnel and
  
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• 2 arrested, cannabis products seized from shop in Warsaw

  03-10-2024 17:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two people were arrested and cannabis products were seized from a business in the Village of Warsaw, the Wyoming County Sheriff's office said Thursday.Ahid Kalid, 25, and Ahmed Kalid, 24, are facing charges. Police said the two owned and operated a shop under the name "Warsaw Convenience" on North Main Street in Warsaw and allegedly sold cannabis to people under 21.
  The alleged crimes were uncovered after police said they did an undercover buy after "numerous complai
  
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• Tonawanda man injured, to be charged in motorcycle accident in Wyoming County

  03-10-2024 17:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Tonawanda man was injured and will be charged in connection to a motorcycle crash in Wyoming County on Wednesday night, according to the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office.Police responded to State Route 98 at the intersection of Genesee Roadin the Town of Arcade just after 6 p.m., where police said 41-year-old Edward Schunk rode his motorcycle into the back of a car while the car was waiting to turn onto Genesee. Schunk was found partially pinned under the car.Follow
  
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• Tonawanda launching own town ambulance service following response time concerns

  03-10-2024 16:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Town of Tonawanda is launching its own ambulance services amidst concerns over response times from the private company that currently serves the town, officials said Thursday.The town will begin its own service beginning in the first quarter of 2025. Town supervisor Joe Emminger said in a news conference Thursday that the service has been in the works for about a year due to concerns with response times from Twin City Ambulance, the company that currently serves
  
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• Orchard Park town board votes to rezone around Highmark Stadium

  03-10-2024 04:37 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For years, leaders in Orchard Park have been trying to bring hotels and other developments around the Bill's stadium.
  Now, they have the chance of a generation with a new stadium and after multiple delays and cancellations, they finally moved forward Wednesday night. Neighbors voiced their concerns at an Orchard Park town board meeting.
  The town board, by a vote of 4 to 1, decided to officially rezone areas around Highmark Stadium. It's a decision that they said is a step
  
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• Victim's sister speaks out after brother is stabbed by coworker at Applebee's

  03-10-2024 03:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man is recovering from multiple stab wounds after a co-worker reportedly attacked him at an Applebee's in the town of Niagara. A family member of the victim is speaking out, saying she's frustrated by how the entire situation played out.At around 3 p.m. on Oct. 1, officers received a call about a stabbing at Applebee's on Military Road in the town of Niagara. Police said 34-year-old Sam Keesler of Niagara Falls, an Applebee's employee, randomly stabbed another empl
  
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• Authors of 'Reading Rainbow' book discuss show, legacy at Canisius University event

  03-10-2024 01:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Once employees at WNED-TV who helped launch the legendary PBS series "Reading Rainbow," Dr. Barbara Irwin, Tony Buttino, Sr. and Dr. Pam Johnson sat down for a panel at Canisius University on Wednesday to discuss the show that brought them together and their newly released book, "Creating Reading Rainbow: The Untold Story of a Beloved Children's Series."Irwin, a professor emerita at Canisius, became part of the show through her work in the Educational Services Department,
  
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