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• Cheektowaga home destroyed in fire

  12-06-2016 00:24 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — “I thought it was raining and when I looked in my backroom I saw nothing but orange. I went out in my family room and I looked outside and I saw the whole house was just inflamed.”
  People living at the Carefree Park Estates in Cheektowaga are shaken up after a home went up in flames.
  The fire started around 3:30 a.m. Saturday on Union Road. The home was completely destroyed in the fire.
  The park manager on the scene says two children and two
  
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• LeBron James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere

  30-06-2026 19:13 via wivb.com
  
  LeBron James will not be back with the Los Angeles Lakers and plans to play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere. His decision is perhaps the biggest domino that will fall during the NBA's offseason player movement window, alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded by Milwaukee to Miami — one of James' former stops. The Lakers [...]
  
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• Buffalo sewer rates to go up slightly

  30-06-2026 17:20 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Sewer rates in Buffalo are set to go up slightly beginning in July, the Buffalo Sewer Authority said Tuesday. Starting Wednesday homeowners will be charged $1.34 per $1,000 of assessed value of their home, up from the current rate of $1.29. Overall, a "typical" Buffalo homeowner will see their rates go [...]
  
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• Sanborn man sentenced for killing 26-year-old

  30-06-2026 17:09 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Sanborn man was sentenced on Monday to 22 years in prison for shooting and killing a 26-year-old man in Niagara Falls in June 2022, the Niagara County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday. Gabriel Moyer, 24, had previously admitted to killing Keith Agee on June 4, 2022, pleading guilty to first-degree [...]
  
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• Hamburg man accused of shooting his dog

  30-06-2026 17:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Hamburg man has been accused of shooting his dog on Sunday, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday. Dennis J. Rutkowski, 62, was arraigned on Monday morning on charges of aggravated cruelty to animals, prohibited use of weapons, and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Hamburg police were conducting [...]
  
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• Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits

  30-06-2026 16:36 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The justices relied on a long-settled understanding of the 14th Amendment, adopted after the Civil [...]
  
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• Far Trio talks new record, touring the Northeast, music scene connection

  30-06-2026 15:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Far Trio, hot on the heels of its newest release, "Here and Now," are hitting the road to bring their soul-infused rock to venues across the Northeast. Two members of the trio, guitarist and vocalist Drew Azzinaro and bassist and vocalist Eamon Rayhn, spoke with WIVB about the band's latest [...]
  
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• Minor charged in connection with police chase, stolen vehicle

  30-06-2026 14:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A minor is facing charges after allegedly fleeing from police in a stolen vehicle in Cambria early Tuesday morning, officials said. Police attempted to initiate a traffic stop of a vehicle that had been reported as stolen on Saunders Settlement Road around 2 a.m. Tuesday when the vehicle allegedly attempted to [...]
  
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• Erie County to receive nearly $1 million to replace lead lines

  30-06-2026 04:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Federal funding is on the way for the Erie County Water Authority. Monday morning, Congressman Tim Kennedy announced nearly $1 million in federal funding for the authority to continue replacing lead service lines to homes. “Older communities like Western New York continue to deal with the toxic legacy of past practices, [...]
  
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• Salsa in the Park 2026 season in full swing

  30-06-2026 04:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Western New Yorkers are celebrating the summertime by putting on their dancing shoes. Salsa in the Park returned to Delaware Park for its 11th season two weeks ago, and it's gaining even more momentum. Dance instructor Jerome Williams said that his classes are for all dancers, at any level. "We start [...]
  
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• Strong Hearts restaurant announces closure

  30-06-2026 04:10 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Vegan restaurant Strong Hearts announced on Monday that it will be closing its doors, both in Buffalo and Syracuse, in July. In a message on social media, the restaurant announced that the final day of operation at their Niagara Street location will be July 11, after four years in business. Their [...]
  
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• '17 for 17 Tour' raising money for children's hospitals

  30-06-2026 00:24 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB)-- Many Buffalo Bills fans are counting down the days until the 2026-2027 season begins. This year, one Bills fan is truly shifting his Buffalo Bills spirit into gear, and plans to travel to every Buffalo Bills game, both home and away. "My father and I talked about going to all 17 [...]
  
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• Buffalo receives more than $60M for 4 parking ramps

  29-06-2026 23:09 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The city of Buffalo announced on Monday that it has closed the sale of four parking ramps to the Buffalo Parking Authority, generating more than $60 million in revenue for the city. Buffalo will receive $30 million "immediately," the city said, and the remaining amount will be spread over the fiscal [...]
  
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• CBS's Norah O'Donnell Visits the Chautauqua Institution

  29-06-2026 22:57 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For over 150 years, people have gathered at the Chautauqua Institution. It is a place where people don’t just come to relax and get away, but also to learn and share meaningful discussions with those around them. The institution is known for hosting distinguished guest speakers. Among past speakers is President [...]
  
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• CBS's Norah O'Donnell speaks at the Chautauqua Institution

  29-06-2026 22:57 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For over 150 years, people have gathered at the Chautauqua Institution. It is a place where people don’t just come to relax and get away, but also to learn and share meaningful discussions with those around them. The institution is known for hosting distinguished guest speakers. Among past speakers is President [...]
  
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• Camp Good Days kicks off 2026 summer season

  29-06-2026 22:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Summer is in full swing in Lancaster, at Western New York Junior Good Days, part of Camp Good Days and Special Times. The weeklong camp is for children ages four to seven who have been impacted by cancer or sickle cell anemia. Each summer, there are three Junior Good Days camps: [...]
  
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• ‘The guilt is unbearable’: Father confronts former friend who abused his daughter

  29-06-2026 21:56 via wivb.com
  
  The investigation began in January 2023, when Homeland Security Investigations received a referral from Queensland Police in Australia. Police there discovered 47 images of a little girl being sexually abused in a child pornography series that circulated globally.
  
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• Catholic Charities unveils behavioral health center

  29-06-2026 21:42 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Catholic Charities unveiled its behavioral health center on Monday with more amenities to serve the surrounding community. The work on the clinic, located on Rich Street, took nearly three years to complete. Improvements include a new elevator, HVAC systems and roof repairs. Leaders said the improvements will help elevate patient care. [...]
  
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• St. Bonaventure to host preseason game vs. Penn State at KeyBank Center

  29-06-2026 21:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team will host Penn State in a preseason game at KeyBank Center in October, the school announced Monday. The game will take place Saturday, Oct. 17. "We're extremely excited to return to Buffalo and KeyBank Center to host Penn State in the inaugural Greenlight Preseason Showcase," [...]
  
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• 2 injured in crash involving dirt bike

  29-06-2026 19:44 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Authorities are investigating a crash involving a dirt bike and a pickup truck that injured two people on Monday, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office said. Officials responded to Braley Road in the town of Porter around 10 a.m. after receiving a report of a serious injury motor vehicle accident. A dirt [...]
  
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• New specialty cafe opens at Walden Galleria

  29-06-2026 19:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new specialty cafe featuring a wide variety of global flavors has opened at the Walden Galleria. Taiba Coffee, which specializes in Yemeni coffee, is on the first floor of the mall near P.F. Chang's and The Melting Pot. The 1,150-square-foot cafe features authentic Yemeni coffee as well as an espresso [...]
  
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• 1-year-old Scottie is looking for a forever home

  29-06-2026 18:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This weekend's Wake Up Wags featured Scottie, a 1-year-old from Texas who is looking for a forever home. "He's just 100% perfect in every way," Lauren Killian with Buddy's Second Chance Rescue said. "He's really good with my dog, he's been good with all the dogs he's met at Buddy's events. [...]
  
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• Beach season kicks off in Erie County

  29-06-2026 18:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Ahead of what is expected to be one of the hottest weeks of the summer, Erie County's beaches are officially open for the summer season. "It's really great that we're kicking off the summer season at the beach because it's going to be a really hot week with heat indexes in [...]
  
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• Seneca Resorts & Casinos continues Bills partnership

  29-06-2026 17:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bills and Seneca Resorts & Casinos are bringing their longstanding partnership to the team's new home. The gaming corporation signed on as a founding partner with the team, the two sides said Monday. For several years, Seneca Resorts & Casinos has been the "Official Casino of the Buffalo Bills." [...]
  
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• Jessica Pegula wins opener at Wimbledon as No. 4 seed, avoiding another major upset

  29-06-2026 16:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Jessica Pegula has advanced to the second round of Wimbledon by defeating Dasha Vidmanova in straight sets Monday at the All England Club. Pegula, the No. 4 ranked player in the world, was coming off an upset loss in the first round at the French Open, and was beaten in her [...]
  
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• Supreme Court rules states can accept mail ballots after Election Day  

  29-06-2026 16:08 via wivb.com
  
  The Supreme Court on Monday ruled 5-4 that states can accept mail ballots after polls close in federal races, rejecting the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) push to defeat the practice. More than a dozen states deem mail ballots that arrive after Election Day valid, so long as they were postmarked by then. Justice Amy Coney [...]
  
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• Buffalo man charged with manslaughter in Gatchell Street slaying

  29-06-2026 15:41 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man has been charged with manslaughter in connection to allegedly beating a man to death on Gatchell Street in May, Buffalo police said Monday. Charles Williams, 37, is accused of beating 53-year-old Jason Sorden on the first block of Gatchell in the early morning hours of May 1. Sorden [...]
  
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• 1 injured in Niagara Street shooting, police investigate

  29-06-2026 15:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Police are investigating a shooting on Niagara Street that seriously injured one man just after midnight on Monday, according to officials. Officers responded to the shooting call in the 1500 block of Niagara Street, where the victim was transported to ECMC for gunshot wounds to his arm and leg. Gun [...]
  
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• Eggert Road reopens after crash

  29-06-2026 14:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- WIVB News 4 is working to learn more after a crash shut down Eggert Road on Monday morning. Eggert Road was closed from Sheridan to Niagara Falls Boulevard in Tonawanda for thirteen hours after an overnight crash, according to NITTEC. A broken power pole, light pole and signs were down at [...]
  
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• Crash shuts down Eggert Road

  29-06-2026 14:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- WIVB News 4 is working to learn more after a crash shut down Eggert Road on Monday morning. Eggert Road is closed from Sheridan to Niagara Falls Boulevard in Tonawanda. A broken power pole, light pole and signs were down at the scene. News 4 reached out to Town of Tonawanda [...]
  
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