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• When are the Bills picking in the NFL Draft? What are their draft needs?

  23-04-2025 23:56 via wivb.com
  
  A live stream of Buffalo Kickoff Live's NFL Draft Preview show can be seen on this page at 7 p.m.BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bills will be busy in this year's draft.Even though the team is not scheduled to select its first pick until late into the evening on Thursday -- Buffalo's first pick is No. 30 overall -- the Bills have a bounty of picks at their disposal this year. The Bills are one of seven teams to have 10 picks in the upcoming draft, behind only Baltimore and San Francisco (11
  
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• Three Mid-State guards plead guilty to 2023 inmate assault

  23-04-2025 23:30 via wivb.com
  
  SYRACUSE, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) -- Three former prison guards at the Mid-State Correctional Facility pled guilty on Wednesday to their roles in a 2023 assault at the Marcy facility.The three former guards -- 34-year-old Brandon Montanari, 28-year-old Rohail Khan and 38-year-old Michael Williams -- all pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday, April 23 to rights violations under color of law. All three admitted to assaulting an inmate at Mid-State in April of 2023. They also admitted to punchin
  
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• Multistate coalition sues over Trump tariffs

  23-04-2025 23:29 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — New York and a coalition of 11 other states sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, asking the U.S. Court of International Trade to block, under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, tariffs issued by President Donald Trump. Attorney General Letitia James and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the lawsuit, making the case that tariffs will cause a recession, raise prices, and lower employment rates.Under the challenged orders, President Trump levied tariffs
  
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• Psychiatric defense to be used in Allentown double murder case

  23-04-2025 22:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The attorneys of a man accused of killing two prominent Allentown artists on March 4 intend to use a psychiatric defense in the double murder case, according to a New York State Supreme Court filing.Bryan Chiclana, 34, pleaded not guilty in late March to one count of first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder. He is accused of killing 40-year-old Michael "Mickey" Harmon and his partner, 37-year-old Jordan Celotto, at their residence at 5 St. Louis Place. P
  
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• The science behind the EF scale: How we measure tornado strength

  23-04-2025 22:12 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — When a tornado tears through an area, the main question after the fact is, "How strong was it?" That's where the Enhanced Fujita Scale, more commonly known as the EF scale, comes into play.
  The EF scale is the scale that meteorologists use to survey damage and estimate a tornado's maximum wind speeds. Created by Dr. Ted Fujita in 1971, the original Fujita (F) scale was implemented to estimate wind speeds based on observed damage, with no specific criteria as to what
  
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• Bangladeshi man charged with 2004 murder arrested at Peace Bridge

  23-04-2025 19:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Bangladeshi man who said he was arrested and charged with murder in 2004 was arrested at the Peace Bridge border crossing on Saturday, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.Md-Jamilur Rahman, 57, was denied entry into Canada over the weekend. Officials said Rahman committed fraud to gain entry into the U.S.
  In addition, he allegedly admitted to not revealing the murder charge on his U.S. visa application.
  Buffalo Port Director Gaetano Cordone said Rahman will
  
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• County taking over former Amherst country club for park, golf course

  23-04-2025 18:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Erie County is taking over the former Westwood Country Club in Amherst and turning it into a nine-hole golf course and park, county executive Mark Poloncarz said Wednesday.The park will be called Willowdale Park. It will restore nine holes of the former Westwood Country Club, seven of which are original to the site. The remainder will be turned into a park with walking trails, wildlife and waterfowl viewing areas, and a small inclusive playground."We feel confident t
  
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• Farmer Pirates Compost turns trash intro treasure

  23-04-2025 18:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A pile of dirt might not be what it seems, especially if it comes from Farmer Pirates Compost. What looks like ordinary soil is actually a blend of vegetable peels, coffee grounds, and paper products, all transformed into nutrient-rich compost.Farmer Pirates, a Buffalo-based composting company, collects food waste from across the metro area, composts it on-site, and sells the finished product to local residents and gardeners.“That amounts to about 13 tons of fo
  
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• What is the movie starring Mario Lopez filmed in WNY about?

  23-04-2025 17:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — 'A Christmas Spark' was recently filmed in Western New York and is set to star 'Saved By The Bell' star Mario Lopez.Lopez has been seen in and around Western New York several times in recent weeks filming the movie. In the film, he plays a middle-aged litigator who leaves his career to become a firefighter with other cadets who are half his age.Scenes have been filmed at Twin District Fire Company in Lancaster, the Erie County Fire Training Academy, and Revolution Bu
  
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• 'I feel like home': Tre'Davious White enjoying full-circle moment in return to Bills

  23-04-2025 16:46 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The last thing cornerback Tre’Davious White wanted was to leave Buffalo in the first place.And the first thing White did after his 2024 season ended with Baltimore losing in the divisional playoff round — and against the Bills, of all teams — was begin charting a path for his return.“I told my agent, if you can’t get Buffalo on the line, don’t call me,” White said Tuesday, a day after reporting for the start of the Bills'
  
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• Czech leaders condemn Russian threats against Sabres great Dominik Hasek

  23-04-2025 15:38 via wivb.com
  
  PRAGUE (AP) — Czech leaders have condemned threats made by a former Russian president and prime minister against Buffalo Sabres great Dominik Hasek for his critical stance of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.Dmitry Medvedev, who is currently deputy head of Russia’s Security Council chaired by President Vladimir Putin, said through his assistant that Hasek suffered from “Russophobia,” should be careful while crossing roads and should not drink beer in unverified places
  
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• Town of Tonawanda seeks approval of up to $26M from state for raw water project

  23-04-2025 02:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Town of Tonawanda is seeking approval of up to $26 million in state funding to make improvements to the raw water system that maintains the River Road Industrial Corridor, which various industrial facilities in the area rely on, the town announced Tuesday.Town officials said the need for new infrastructure has increased since the closure of Sumitomo Rubber last November, adding that the redevelopment of the facility could draw new manufacturers to the area to stand al
  
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• 1 injured after shooting in Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood

  23-04-2025 02:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person was injured after a shooting that occurred early Monday evening in Buffalo's Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood, a city spokesperson said.Police responded to a report of a male shot at 6:47 p.m. in the area of Broadway and Memorial Drive.The victim sustained non life-threatening injuries and was transported to ECMC by a private vehicle, officials said.Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to call or text the Buffalo Police Department's confidentia
  
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• How to watch Buffalo Bandits vs. San Diego Seals NLL quarterfinal playoff game

  23-04-2025 01:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The top-seeded Buffalo Bandits begin their quest for a third consecutive NLL title Friday when they host San Diego Seals in the NLL quarterfinals.Despite being the lowest-seeded team in the playoffs, the Seals gave the Bandits two tough games this season, with each team winning on the road by one goal.The opening faceoff for the single-elimination game is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday at KeyBank Center. Here's how to watch, stream and listen to the game.TelevisionWe're pr
  
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• Town of Tonawanda Police Department receives donated therapy dog 

  23-04-2025 00:59 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Town of Tonawanda has a new puppy on patrol, but she won’t be sniffing out bombs or drugs. Instead, she’ll be used as a therapy dog for officers and the public.The donation came from the nonprofit, Hope Rises. Local treat company, Milk-Bone also offered food for the English Bulldog, and WNY Heroes is training her free of charge.Her name is Lucy, which is a nod to former Town of Tonawanda Police Lt. Christine Milosich, who died at the age of 39 in 2021. Mil
  
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• Local leaders to make announcement on former Westwood Country Club

  23-04-2025 00:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Local leaders will make an announcement Wednesday morning about the future of the former Westwood Country Club in Amherst, which has caused a lot of controversy over the years.The announcement is expected to bring new details about a "county-town partnership that will breathe new life" into the historic site.Amherst bought the 171-acre property on North Forest Road for $7.8 million in April 2023. The town has said the course property will be used for a public park.
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• New restaurant in North Tonawanda to open at end of month

  23-04-2025 00:24 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- North Tonawanda is welcoming a new restaurant on April 30.The Ironton, located at 126 Wheatfield St., will be serving up American cuisine with a southern twist.North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec described the restaurant as a "warm and inviting space with a cozy, upscale vibe and an outdoor patio perfect for spring and summer dining." He said owners the Reist family are bringing something special to the community.Courtesy: Austin TylecCourtesy: Austin TylecCourtesy: Austin
  
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• 30 prospects in 30 days: Ohio State's Lathan Ransom is a hard-hitting safety

  23-04-2025 00:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Lathan Ransom plays like he was shot out of a cannon. The safety from Ohio State played in nearly 60 games during his five-year college career in Columbus.2024 was his best season. Ransom was a third team all-American posting some impressive numbers.
  The hard-hitting defensive back had 76 tackles, nine tackles for loss with one sack and an interception. His biggest strength is helping stop the run, but he's also solid against the pass."At Ohio State we were asked to
  
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• Erie County Legislature postpones review of D.J. Granville

  23-04-2025 00:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Erie County Legislature postponed its review of the Erie County Sheriff Department's Chief of Narcotics D.J. Granville, which was scheduled for Thursday. Erie Co. legislators call for answers on allegations against ECSO’s chief of narcoticsGranville allegedly smashed into six vehicles and damaged seven vehicles in total on Buffalo's West Side while on duty in April of last year, causing nearly $60,000 in damage.Five Buffalo police offers were placed on administr
  
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