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• Erie County Legislature passes resolution to oppose wind turbines in Lake Erie

  24-04-2025 22:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Erie County Legislature passed a resolution on Thursday to oppose wind turbines in Lake Erie after legislators said the turbines would negatively impact residents.A resolution to oppose the turbines was introduced back in 2019."We have been fighting this effort for the better part of 15 years," said Minority Leader and Erie County Legislator John Mills. "Our great lakes are our most treasured asset."
  The turbines could impact human and wildlife habitats that depend on
  
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• Niagara Falls man sentenced to nearly 3 decades on child porn charge

  24-04-2025 19:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Niagara Falls man has been sentenced to nearly three decades in prison for a child pornography charge, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Thursday.Michael Bevill, 37, was sentenced to a total of 27 years in prison. Bevill engaged in sexual conduct with a child under 12 years on several occasions between June 2022 and August 2023, producing photos and videos while abusing the child.He was convicted in May 2024. He also admitted to giving the child sedatives before prod
  
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• Haircuts for Those in Need to host funny fundraiser

  24-04-2025 18:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- If you’re looking for a good laugh with an even greater purpose, Haircuts for Those in Need is hosting a fundraiser that promises both.The nonprofit is working to fund a $90,000 mobile haircutting and shower unit to serve unhoused individuals throughout Western New York. The mobile unit will feature a shower entrance on one side and four to five haircutting stations with a sink on the other.“It’s going to be really great,” said Charlene Thomas, fou
  
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• 1 shot in police shooting outside Toronto airport

  24-04-2025 16:42 via wivb.com
  
  TORONTO (AP) — A shooting involving a police officer outside Toronto’s Pearson International Airport cut off traffic heading to Terminal 1, authorities said Thursday.Peel Regional Police said in a social media post an adult was shot and the officer was uninjured. The shooting happened outside the terminal.“There is an isolated incident and there are no known threats to public safety,” Peel Regional Police said in a statement.Peel paramedics say they received a request to
  
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• 1 dead in police shooting outside Toronto airport

  24-04-2025 16:42 via wivb.com
  
  TORONTO (AP) — A 30-year-old man was shot dead by police outside Toronto’s Pearson Airport on Thursday morning, officials said, in what was described as an isolated incident with no further threat to public safety.Peel regional police officers were investigating a “man in distress” in an SUV at the Terminal 1 departures level just before 7 a.m. local time, Ontario’s police watchdog said.“Officers located the man and early information received indicates he prod
  
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• Puppies rescued after being abandoned at Burger King

  24-04-2025 14:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A group of puppies were rescued by the Erie County SPCA after they were abandoned near a WNY Burger King.The seven-week old were found in poor condition, sick, cold and covered in urine and feces. Two of the puppies died from seizures, but the other three "have shown remarkable resilience and strength."The puppies had cases of hookworms and roundworms and were monitored for parvovirus and seizures. They have now been placed in a foster home."They're discovering the j
  
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• Bills mock draft: Who could end up in Buffalo in the NFL draft?

  24-04-2025 13:08 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — It’s draft day. The Bills have 10 picks over the next 3 days but I don’t think we’ll hear them call 10 names. When the dust settles on Saturday, I think this would be the ideal scenario for Brandon Beane and company.30th overallKenneth Grant, DT, Michigan: This has been my ideal pick for the Bills for months and I’m not changing on gameday. Grant is a day one starter next to Ed Oliver on the interior of the defensive line. I believe he is a 2.
  
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• Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night for public viewing of Pope Francis

  24-04-2025 11:59 via wivb.com
  
  VATICAN CITY (AP) — So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state in a simple wooden coffin inside St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all night due to higher-than-expected turnout, closing the basilica for just an hour Thursday morning for cleaning.The basilica is bathed in a hushed silence as mourners from across the globe make a slow, shuffling procession up the main aisle to pay their last respects to Francis, who died Mond
  
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• Scanlon’s campaign asks BOE to clarify contribution limits in Ryan’s campaign

  24-04-2025 04:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Acting Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon’s campaign, along with attorney Laurence Laufer, sent a letter to the New York State Board of Elections asking them to clarify contribution limits in State Senator Sean Ryan’s campaign for Buffalo mayor.In the letter, Laufer accused Ryan of a “sweeping evasion of election law limits” and asked the board to confirm if he is taking money from his senate campaign fund to his mayoral campaign. Scanlon’s cam
  
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• Residents mourn Pope Francis during mass at St. Joseph Cathedral

  24-04-2025 04:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As people around the world continue to reflect on the life and legacy of Pope Francis, the Buffalo Diocese offered an opportunity for residents to mourn the late pontiff together.As the nine-day mourning period continues for Catholics everywhere, Wednesday night's service offered the Queen City a formal setting to pray for Pope Francis' soul at a mass at St. Joseph's Cathedral."In the days to come, we will mourn the Holy Father," said Bishop Michael Fisher. "We will celeb
  
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• Funding restored for Lancaster Boys and Girls Clubs

  24-04-2025 02:48 via wivb.com
  
  LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After weeks of negotiations, funding is back on track for two Boys and Girls Club locations in Lancaster, but the agreement comes with a lot of changes that not every party is happy with.At its town board meeting on Monday, the town of Lancaster approved new funding for the two clubs. It comes after the organization was initially slated to receive no funding in the town's 2025 adopted budget."We're very happy to have come up with an agreement," said Lancaster Town Super
  
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• 30 prospects in 30 days: Michigan's Kenneth Grant would be a great fit on the Bills defense

  24-04-2025 00:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Kenneth Grant was a monster on the interior of Michigan's defensive line. He measured in at the NFL Scouting Combine at 6'4", 331 pounds which is an extra large order of size clogging up the middle of the football field.
  This draft loaded with talented defensive lineman, but it's not just his dimensions that standout."I think I'm more athletic than some of these guys," Grant said. "Pretty good athletes in this class, but I'm intelligent and I know a lot of football.
  
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• Canisius High School students receive Pope Francis' final blessing during trip to Rome

  24-04-2025 00:09 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A group of Canisius High School students are still in awe from their trip to the Vatican on Easter Sunday, where they witnessed Pope Francis give his final blessing. Pope Francis died on Monday at 88 years old after he suffered a stroke. Western New Yorkers and local Catholics have been honoring his legacy and mourning him since."To see him in person was truly a blessing," said high school sophomore Gabriele Pili. "I've never seen a pope before and to see him was tru
  
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