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• Frontier Middle School evacuates amid gas leak

  17-04-2024 15:40 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Parents in the Frontier Central School District were notified of a gas leak Wednesday morning.As a result, the middle school building was evacuated as a precautionary measure. Students were moved to the high school.Frontier Central High School, on Bayview Road, is located approximately five miles northeast of the middle school.The notice was sent to parents and guardians in the district at 9:30 a.m. An update is expected from the school district at 11:15 a.m.Latest Local
  
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• Amherst residents will get to vote on $11M bond to build community theater

  30-04-2024 20:26 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Residents of Amherst will have the opportunity to vote on whether the town board should borrow $11 million to build a community theater in its Central Park.A special election will be scheduled for late July or early August after a group of Amherst residents turned in more than 4,300 valid signatures to the town clerk last Wednesday. 262 were deemed invalid, according to Amherst Town Clerk Fran Spoth.The Erie County Board of Elections validated the signatures on Monday and
  
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• Buffalo man receives 32 years-to-life for sexual assault against child

  30-04-2024 18:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man has received the maximum sentence for predatory sexual assault against a child, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced Monday.Buffalo man found guilty by jury of sexual assault against a childIn late August 2016, 51-year-old Steven Burr subjected a girl younger than 13 years old to sexual contact, authorities said. Then, between or around September 2016 and February 2018, Burr engaged in two or more acts of sexual conduct and sexual intercourse
  
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• Charo to perform at Riviera Theatre in November

  30-04-2024 18:15 via wivb.com
  
  NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Entertainment icon Charo is coming to the Riviera Theatre later this year.Scheduled to perform the night before Thanksgiving, tickets for the November 27 show go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. Prices range from $39 to $49.Charo, an actress and musician, has twice been voted "Best Flamenco Guitarist" by Guitar Magazine. Her screen credits include "Jane The Virgin," "Sharknado 5" and "Dancing with the Stars."When tickets for Charo's 7:30 p.m. performance go on sale,
  
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• Buffalo man pleads guilty on morning of jury selection

  30-04-2024 17:54 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On Monday morning, a Buffalo man pleaded guilty as jury selection was set to begin in his trial. He had been accused of criminal possession of a weapon and petit larceny, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office.
  Kevin Ricks, 38, allegedly stole a cutting tool, plant food, and razors from a store on the 2500 block of Walden Avenue in 2022. Ricks was on parole at the time and was transported to the Cheektowaga police headquarters, where he received the p
  
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• Take 5 ticket worth more than $33K sold in Newfane

  30-04-2024 17:25 via wivb.com
  
  NEWFANE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A top prize-winning Take 5 ticket for Monday evening's drawing was sold in Newfane.The ticket, which is worth $33,556, was purchased at the Kenyon's gas station near the corner of S. Main and McKee streets.The winning numbers for the evening drawing were "03-07-08-09-35."Take 5 drawings happen twice daily. Winning tickets can be cashed within a year of their drawing.Latest Local News Take 5 ticket worth more than $33K sold in Newfane Vacationer returns to find bullet hole
  
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• Vacationer returns to find bullet holes in Niagara Falls home, police say

  30-04-2024 16:25 via wivb.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Police in Niagara Falls are looking into an incident where a vacationer came home to find his residence had been shot at.On Monday morning, police investigated a home on Pierce Avenue after an elderly man who lives there returned home from a vacation in Jamaica, they said.Police said that the 74-year-old resident reported finding a bullet hole in his window and residence wall. It's not clear when the damage took place, but police said it could have been anywhere fro
  
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• Special election day: Kennedy, Dickson compete to fill Higgins' NY-26 seat

  30-04-2024 15:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The election to fill Brian Higgins' NY-26 seat in Congress takes place Tuesday.Sen. Tim Kennedy (D) and West Seneca Town Supervisor Gary Dickson (R) are competing to represent a congressional district that encompasses part of western Niagara County and northern Erie County. Full replay: Kennedy, Dickson face off in NY-26 DebateThe seat became vacant after Higgins, a Democratic congressman since 2005, announced he was stepping down from the public sector mid-term to become
  
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• Mexican national found with child porn at Peace Bridge, CBP says

  30-04-2024 14:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- What started as a wrong turn led to an arrest for child pornography at the Peace Bridge, according to U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP).This past Friday, CBP officers say they encountered 52-year-old Marco Barajas Barron, a Mexican citizen. He was driving a commercial vehicle that officers said made a wrong turn before he was refused entry into Canada."During the secondary inspection, CBP officers verified the identity of the driver and discovered additional info
  
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• Vanilla Ice and other 90s icons coming to Erie County Fair

  30-04-2024 14:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Erie County Fair is hosting the I Love The 90's Tour this summer with notable rap, hip hop and R&B musicians such as Vanilla Ice, Rob Base, and Young MC.
  The show will be held at the Buffalo News Grandstand on Saturday, August 10. Ashley McBryde coming to Erie County FairVanilla Ice is an American rapper best known for his number one hit "Ice Ice Baby" and number four hit "Play that Funky Music." He is also an actor who appeared in the 1991 film Teenage Mutant Nin
  
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• WATCH LIVE: New poll shows Trump ahead of Biden in seven key swing states

  30-04-2024 12:59 via wivb.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Former President Donald Trump maintains a lead over President Biden in multiple key swing states, according to a new poll from Emerson College Polling and The Hill.Voters favored the leading Republican candidate – who is currently balancing court and rally appearances – over Biden in Arizona (48% to 44%), Georgia (47% to 44%), Michigan (45% to 44%), Nevada (45% to 44%), North Carolina (47% to 42%), Pennsylvania (47% to 45%) and Wisconsin (47% to 45%).The poll, which
  
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• New poll shows Trump ahead of Biden in seven key swing states

  30-04-2024 12:59 via wivb.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Former President Donald Trump maintains a lead over President Biden in multiple key swing states, according to a new poll from Emerson College Polling and The Hill.Voters favored the leading Republican candidate – who is currently balancing court and rally appearances – over Biden in Arizona (48% to 44%), Georgia (47% to 44%), Michigan (45% to 44%), Nevada (45% to 44%), North Carolina (47% to 42%), Pennsylvania (47% to 45%) and Wisconsin (47% to 45%).The poll, which
  
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• April Scholar-Athlete: Canisius' Matthew Hassenfratz gets joy from bowling, academics

  30-04-2024 02:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — There are few things that bring as much joy to Canisius High School's Matthew Hassenfratz than bowling.Matthew has been a part of the Crusaders bowling program since his freshman year. Though his love for bowling started way before he entered high school."Bowling has always been a huge part of my life. I've been bowling since I was three years old. The family that bowling has brought to me at Canisius high school has truly been one of my favorite parts, "Matthew said
  
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• 'My husband is brutally murdered without any reason:' Wife of man shot and killed on Zenner Street in Buffalo wants justice

  30-04-2024 00:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) - The Bangladesh community is mourning the loss of two men who both leave behind a wife and children.
  Nusrat Tapu, moved to Buffalo a year ago with her husband Abu Yusuf and their two children. Their dream for a better future turned into a nightmare when Yusuf was shot and killed Saturday on Zenner street.
  "My husband is brutally murdered without any reason. When I come in your country with dreams. It's America, everyone say it's a dream country. Our dreams are shattered," Nu
  
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• Springville man pleads guilty to manslaughter in road rage incident

  29-04-2024 23:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - A Springville man pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge in connection to a road rage incident in East Concord last year, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Monday.On Nov. 29, 39-year-old Mario Garcia was involved in a road rage encounter with another driver, 64-year-old Andrew Mikula, of Lancaster, while driving on Route 240. Mikula pulled over and Garcia followed behind the victim's truck.
  Mikula exited his vehicle and walked toward Garcia's truck when Garc
  
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• Boulevard Mall tenants move out for good as property eyes redevelopment

  29-04-2024 22:55 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) - It has been an emotional day for businesses at the Boulevard Mall -- many of which are closing up shop after years of being open.Leaders want to redevelop the mall into a commercial and residential town center.According to several tenants at the Boulevard Mall, they were recently given 30 days notice to get out and that's what News 4 crews have seen play out over the weekend and on Monday.
  "The mall gave us a very short notice of when we needed to move and we only have unt
  
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• Buffalo man admits to possession of child pornography in connection with blackmail

  29-04-2024 22:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The U.S. Attorney's Office announced Monday that a Buffalo man plead guilty to cyberstalking and possession of child pornography after blackmailing a 15-year-old victim.
  In January 2021, 25-year-old Raymond Brooks contacted a young girl on Snapchat and persuaded her to send him sexually explicit images of herself. He then blackmailed the 15-year-old into sending more images and videos, claiming that he would release the existing ones to the public if she didn't.
  Brooks ha
  
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• The Tool Library encourages sustainability in sharing

  29-04-2024 20:57 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Back in 2011, a University at Buffalo student wanted to fix up where he was living, but had trouble finding the right resources. Then, the idea of a tool library came to mind.More than 1,500 current members stop in and borrow 4,800 tools from the essential community resource. From lawnmowers to saws, and even backyard party supplies, The Tool Library says they have a little bit of everything and are hoping to inspire the community to be more sustainable."Everyone should r
  
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• 4 officers killed, 4 wounded in shootout at North Carolina home: police

  29-04-2024 20:57 via wivb.com
  
  CHARLOTTE (WJZY) — Four law enforcement officers were killed in a shootout that erupted when a U.S. Marshals Task Force tried to serve a warrant at a North Carolina home on Monday. Four other officers were wounded, and a suspect is also dead.
  A wanted man shot at officers as they approached a suburban home in Charlotte, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CPMD).
  Members of the task force returned fire, striking the suspect in front of the home. His name was not releas
  
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• Bills pick up DE Greg Rousseau's 5th-year option

  29-04-2024 20:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills exercised their fifth-year option for defensive end Greg Rousseau on Monday, the team announced.Rousseau has started for Buffalo since being drafted in the first round in 2021, and will now be under contract through the end of the 2025 season. The option will pay Rousseau $13.4 million in salary next year. Rousseau's rookie deal will count $3.9 million against the salary cap in 2024.The Bills and Rousseau could still agree to a contract extension that would
  
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• Bills pick DE Greg Rousseau's 5th-year option

  29-04-2024 20:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills exercised their fifth-year option for defensive end Greg Rousseau on Monday, the team announced.Rousseau has started for Buffalo since being drafted in the first round in 2021, and will now be under contract through the end of the 2025 season. The option will pay Rousseau $13.4 million in salary next year. Rousseau's rookie deal will count $3.9 million against the salary cap in 2024.The Bills and Rousseau could still agree to a contract extension that would
  
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• Woman accidentally run over by vehicle in Arcade

  29-04-2024 20:50 via wivb.com
  
  ARCADE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- According to The Wyoming County Sheriff's Office, a 58-year-old woman was accidentally run over in the Town of Arcade Monday morning.Authorities said that while a disabled vehicle was being towed with a tow rope on East Arcade Road, the disabled vehicle accidentally ran over the woman on private property."Initial findings indicate the female was assisting in moving the disabled vehicle, while a family
  member was attempting to pull the disabled vehicle with another vehicle,
  
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• West Seneca man convicted of sledgehammer incident, endangering children

  29-04-2024 20:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Erie County District Attorney's Office announced today that a West Seneca man was found guilty in connection with disobeying an order of protection and attempting entry into a home through the use of a sledgehammer.
  In September 2020, 43-year-old Jason M. Mitchell allegedly placed a victim in fear of physical injury by going to her house on several occasions in three days, knowingly and intentionally disobeying an order of protection. Officials said he also contacted
  
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• West Seneca man admits to sledgehammer incident, endangering children

  29-04-2024 20:18 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Erie County District Attorney's Office announced today that a West Seneca man was found guilty in connection with disobeying an order of protection and attempting entry into a home through the use of a sledgehammer.
  In September 2020, 43-year-old Jason M. Mitchell allegedly placed a victim in fear of physical injury by going to her house on several occasions in three days, knowingly and intentionally disobeying an order of protection. Officials said he also contacted
  
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• Bumblebee and her 2-month-old siblings need homes

  29-04-2024 18:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Recently surrendered to the SPCA serving Erie County were Bumblebee and her four siblings."We are starting our month-long Kitten Baby Shower next week for our foster care department," Mindy Ussrey, senior director of operations at the SPCA, said. "We are also in the middle of our Volunteer Recruitment which includes becoming a volunteer to help bottle feed newborn kittens!"The two-month-old kitten and her siblings will soon be free to adopt here. Latest Local News Bumbleb
  
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• Batavia man wanted in Kansas found in Warsaw

  29-04-2024 18:00 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF WARSAW, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Batavia man wanted on a felony warrant out of Kansas was found during a traffic stop on Route 20A in Warsaw over the weekend, the Wyoming County Sheriff's office announced.Authorities said they stopped the vehicle on Saturday morning. Its passenger, Vinayak Graves, 20, was wanted for alleged identity theft.Graves, a former resident of the state where he was being sought, was arraigned in Warsaw Town Court and held in Wyoming County Jail without bail.The Sheriff's
  
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• Watch: Sandra Doorley apologizes for traffic ticket tirade

  29-04-2024 17:31 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) - Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley released a video statement Monday morning in response to the viral video of her arguing with a Webster Police Officer who tried to pull her over for speeding.In a video statement posted Monday morning, Doorley apologized to the community, saying she did not treat the officer with respect. She explains she dealt with three homicides that occurred including an incident where a cab driver was killed, and was dealing with a medi
  
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• Watch: Monroe County DA apologizes for traffic ticket tirade

  29-04-2024 17:31 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) - Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley released a video statement Monday morning in response to the viral video of her arguing with a Webster Police Officer who tried to pull her over for speeding.In a video statement posted Monday morning, Doorley apologized to the community, saying she did not treat the officer with respect. She explains she dealt with three homicides that occurred including an incident where a cab driver was killed, and was dealing with a medi
  
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• Basil to open classic car dealership in Depew

  29-04-2024 17:30 via wivb.com
  
  DEPEW, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Joe Basil Chevrolet is putting a vintage spin on car sales with its newest dealership.On Monday morning, the company announced the grand opening of Basil Classics, which they say will be "the region's largest indoor classic car facility." It's located at 5071 Transit Road in Depew.The dealership, which will buy and sell vehicles, says prices start at $9,999.The grand opening of Basil Classics will take place this weekend -- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and then
  
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• NFL commissioner wants to put Super Bowl on Presidents Day weekend

  29-04-2024 17:26 via wivb.com
  
  (The Hill) - National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday he wants the league to move to fewer preseason games so the Super Bowl would fall on Presidents Day weekend, a three-day weekend.“I think we’re good at 17 [games] now, but listen, we’re looking at how we continue. I’m not a fan of the preseason. I don’t think we need preseason,” Goodell told ESPN host Pat McAfee before the second day of the NFL draft.NFL football commissioner Roger Go
  
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