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• "Written threat" at Lockport High School determined to be non-credible

  13-06-2025 23:09 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Lockport City School District says a "written threat" that caused students and staff to evacuate on Friday afternoon was determined to be non-credible.No safety concerns were found, the district said.Lockport High School was evacuated shortly before dismissal Friday following a written threat found in one of the classrooms, according to Lockport City School District Superintendent Mathis Calvin III.The threat was written on a piece of paper and found on the floor just
  
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• Lockport high school evacuated due to "written threat," Superintendent says

  13-06-2025 23:09 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Lockport High School was evacuated shortly before dismissal Friday following a "written threat" found in one of the classrooms, according to Lockport City School District Superintendent Mathis Calvin III.
  The threat was written on a piece of paper and found on the floor just after 2 p.m. Staff brought the note to administrators. Both staff and students were evacuated to the Kenan Center down the street out of an abundance of caution."The Lockport City School District take
  
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• Lockport man sentenced for stabbing woman to death in her Niagara Falls home

  13-06-2025 23:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Lockport man was sentenced on Friday for stabbing a Niagara Falls woman to death in her home last year, according to the Niagara County District Attorney's Office.Keith Hill, 33, stabbed Tania Wilson, 34, to death in her home on March 31, 2024. He was sentenced to 23 years to life in prison."This despicable crime of domestic violence will forever scar the family of Tania Wilson, who mourn her loss," said Niagara County District Attorney Brian Seaman. "At least they won'
  
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• Israel strikes Iran's nuclear sites and kills its top generals. Iran retaliates with missile barrage

  13-06-2025 22:09 via wivb.com
  
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel launched blistering attacks on the heart of Iran’s nuclear and military structure Friday, deploying warplanes and drones previously smuggled into the country to attack key facilities and kill top generals and scientists -- a barrage it said was necessary before its adversary got any closer to building an atomic weapon.
  Iran retaliated late Friday by unleashing scores of ballistic missiles on Israel, where explosions flared in the skies over J
  
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• US military is helping intercept missiles that Iran fired in retaliation at Israel, official says

  13-06-2025 21:33 via wivb.com
  
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military is helping intercept missiles that Iran fired in retaliation at Israel, a U.S. official says.
  The U.S. has been moving assets nearer to Israel to assist in missile intercepts and to provide better protection of U.S. bases in the region.While the official did not say how the U.S. provided assistance, both U.S. Air Force fighter aircraft and destroyer-based missile defenses have intercepted missiles in previous attacks.The official spoke o
  
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• All the Josh Allen-Hailee Steinfeld wedding details you didn't know you needed

  13-06-2025 21:08 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – While Bills MVP quarterback Josh Allen and coach Sean McDermott spent the week coy and guarded about the details of Allen's star-studded wedding with actor/singer Hailee Steinfeld -- McDermott described the festivities as "what you would expect of a wedding" -- Steinfeld was more forthcoming in the latest edition of her Beau Society newsletter.
  "Got some hardware now," Allen said at the team's minicamp, referencing his wedding ring. He non-answered his way through th
  
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• Road closures to know this weekend as festival season kicks off

  13-06-2025 20:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A plethora of streets will be closed this weekend during the Allentown Art Festival and the Juneteenth parade as the festival season kicks off in the Queen City.
  Closures will begin on Friday at 4 p.m. and end on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. The following streets will be closed for the Allentown Art Festival during that time:
  Delaware Avenue from Tupper to NorthVirginia Street from Delaware to FranklinFranklin Avenue from Virginia to AllenAllen Street from Franklin to Park and fro
  
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• Air raid sirens sound across Israel following an Iranian missile attack on the country

  13-06-2025 20:37 via wivb.com
  
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Air raid sirens have sounded across Israel ahead following an Iranian missile attack on the country.
  The rumble of explosions could be heard throughout Jerusalem, and Israeli TV stations showed plumes of smoke rising in Tel Aviv after an apparent missile strike. There were no immediate reports of casualties.
  The army said dozens of missiles were launched.
  The army has ordered residents across the country to move into bomb shelters.
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• Air raid sirens sound cross Israel following an Iranian missile attack on the country

  13-06-2025 20:23 via wivb.com
  
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Air raid sirens have sounded across Israel ahead following an Iranian missile attack on the country.
  The rumble of explosions could be heard throughout Jerusalem, and Israeli TV stations showed plumes of smoke rising in Tel Aviv after an apparent missile strike. There were no immediate reports of casualties.
  The army said dozens of missiles were launched.
  The army has ordered residents across the country to move into bomb shelters.
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• Buffalo’s Juneteenth Festival set to celebrate freedom, culture, and resilience this weekend

  13-06-2025 18:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the country returns to Buffalo this weekend, promising two days of music, food, art and history at Martin Luther King Jr. Park.The annual Juneteenth Festival, approaching its 50th anniversary, honors the end of slavery in the United States and highlights the strength and resilience of the Black community. Organizers say this year’s celebration is not only about honoring the past but also about building a stronger future.
  
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• Results of Buffalo's 2025 Corporate Challenge

  13-06-2025 17:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thursday evening marked the 43rd running of the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge in Buffalo, which included 7,701 entrants from 252 companies. The annual 3.5-mile race took place through Delaware Park, with a 6:25 p.m. start time.The victors were Tom Appenheimer from M&T Bank, who won the male division with a time of 16:55, Kassandra Nolet from Mount Saint Mary Academy, who won the female division with a time of 21:09, and Loren Pilcher, who won the non-binary division
  
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• Results from Buffalo's 2025 Corporate Challenge

  13-06-2025 17:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thursday evening marked the 43rd running of the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge Buffalo, which included 7,701 entrants from 252 companies. The annual 3.5-mile race took place through Delaware Park, with a 6:25 p.m. start time.The victors were Tom Appenheimer from M&T Bank, who won the male division with a time of 16:55, Kassandra Nolet from Mount Saint Mary Academy, who won the female division with a time of 21:09,and Loren Pilcher, who won the non-binary division wit
  
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• North Tonawanda woman admits to driving under the influence, hitting e-bicyclist

  13-06-2025 17:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A North Tonawanda woman admitted to hitting an e-bicyclist resulting in serious injury while driving under the influence of drugs last year, the Niagara County District Attorney's Office said Friday.Amber Clark, 43, was driving at the intersection of Niagara Falls Boulevard and 47th Street in Niagara Falls when she struck the victim. The incident occurred on Sept. 20, 2024. Clark was under the influence of meth at the time, according to officials.The victim sustained seri
  
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• Where to vote early for the primary election for Buffalo mayor

  13-06-2025 17:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Early voting begins on Saturday for the Buffalo mayor primary election.Five candidates are on the ballot: Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon, State Senator Sean Ryan, University District Councilman Rasheed Wyatt, former fire commissioner Garnell Whitfield and Buffalo native Anthony Tyson-Thompson. Read the takeaways and watch the full mayoral debate hosted by WIVB News 4 hereThere are 11 locations across Buffalo during the early voting period, which lasts until June 22. On w
  
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• Family of man who died in Lockport Cave attraction sues owners

  13-06-2025 14:43 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The family of the man who died when a boat at the Lockport Caves overturned in 2023 is suing the owners of the attraction, alleging negligence and safety violations.The lawsuit comes two years to the week since 65-year-old Harshad Shah was killed and 11 others were injured when a boat holding 29 passengers capsized in the cave on June 12, 2023.In the suit, filed in Niagara County State Supreme Court on Tuesday, his family alleged that owners Thomas Callahan and Clare
  
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• Israel attacks Iran's nuclear and missile sites, Iran responds with drone strikes

  13-06-2025 12:16 via wivb.com
  
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel attacked Iran early Friday with a barrage of airstrikes that took out top military officers and hit nuclear and missile sites, calling it just the beginning and raising the potential for an all-out war between the two bitter Middle East adversaries. It appeared to be the most significant attack Iran has faced since its 1980s war with Iraq.Iran quickly retaliated, sending a swarm of drones at Israel as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kha
  
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• Judge says Trump illegally deployed National Guard to help with LA protests, must return control

  13-06-2025 05:12 via wivb.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — President Donald Trump must return to California's governor control over National Guard troops his administration deployed to Los Angeles to assist in immigration enforcement and controlling unrest, a federal judge said in a temporary restraining order Thursday.
  U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said Trump overstepped his bounds in ordering the deployment of roughly 4,000 National Guard members to LA after protests erupted over the immigration crackdown. The order, wh
  
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• Loved ones remember fatal Jefferson Ave. shooting victim

  13-06-2025 04:37 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 27-year-old man who was shot and killed over the weekend in Buffalo is being remembered by loved ones for his creativity, personality and love for his children.
  According to Buffalo Police, the shooting happened just before 4 a.m. on Saturday. Police were called to Jefferson Avenue and Broadway, where they found Dayshone King shot."When we arrived, there was tape on the scene," said King's cousin, Darius Foster. "The car he was in was parked in front of the store and we
  
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• 4 takeaways from Bills minicamp: Hairston hurt, Kincaid, Andreessen impress

  13-06-2025 04:34 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — An eventful offseason highlighted by celebrated nuptials, feature film productions, monumental stadium construction and roster renovations has reached the point where Buffalo Bills players and coaches take an extended break from the football field before coming back together for training camp in late July.Here are some takeaways from this week's mandatory minicamp that concluded the offseason training program.Bumps & bruises
  Rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairsto
  
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• Coach removed as school investigates allegations of inappropriate conduct

  13-06-2025 03:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A coach from Oakfield-Alabama Schools in Genesee County has been taken off the job as authorities investigate allegations of inappropriate conduct with a student.According to a letter to families, the district received the report on June 3 and the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is now investigating. The letter says that the coach in question was immediately removed from coaching responsibilities, is banned from district property, and is prohibited from contacting s
  
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