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• Make-A-Wish Radiothon: Friday interviews

  13-09-2024 15:52
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — WIVB News 4 and 97 Rock are partnering in the Make-A-Wish Radiothon that took place on Thursday and Friday at the Eastern Hills Mall.Watch the interviews from Friday morning below.Mary Hazel, development director of Make-A-Wish
  Ben Marchione, regional director of Make-A-Wish
  Concord Crest Golf Course raises over $22K through golf tournament
  Dr. Matthew Barth, pediatric hematologist and oncologist
  Reagan to visit New York City to see Broadway show, meet cast
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• Rasmus Dahlin tallies first Olympic goal in Sweden's second game

  13-02-2026 15:22
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin tallied his first Olympic goal in Sweden's second game of the tournament on Friday, Sweden's only goal in a 4-1 loss to rival Finland. Dahlin fired a one-timer from William Nylander into the net four and a half minutes into the second period. Dahlin had three assists [...]
  
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• Arrest made in dozens of tire slashings in November

  13-02-2026 15:08
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An arrest was made Wednesday for dozens of cars had their tires slashed in the area of Winspear Avenue in Buffalo in November, Buffalo police said Friday. Darrel Larkin, 43 and of Kenmore, is accused of slashing the tires of around 30 cars on Winspear in the late night hours of [...]
  
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• Chautauqua Co. found out of compliance on handling of license plates

  13-02-2026 14:40
  
  MAYVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) - Call 4 Action is sitting down with the recently-elected clerk in Chautauqua County on the steps his office is taking in response to concerns of license plate fraud in the county. For months, we've been helping numerous drivers get bogus toll bills tied to their old plates dropped. Our reporting has [...]
  
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• NYSP, Genesee County DA to hold press conference about fatal I-90 tour bus crash

  13-02-2026 14:20
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — New York State Police said they will be holding a news conference Friday afternoon regarding the fatal I-90 tour bus crash in Pembroke that took place last August. Five people died and dozens of others were injured after a tour bus crashed on the I-90 in Pembroke on Aug. 22. Passengers [...]
  
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• Man charged with DWI after crashing car, leaving scene

  13-02-2026 13:42
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man is facing several charges after he crashed his car while drunk, according to Lakewood-Busti Police. Officials said around 11:20 p.m. Friday, 45-year-old William Bognar was driving on Route 474 in Ashville when he crashed into snow bank. According to police, Bognar fled the scene leaving an injured passenger in [...]
  
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• Gendron defense team to appear in federal court Friday

  13-02-2026 04:22
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The case against the Tops mass shooter will be back in federal court Friday for oral arguments involving the motion to change the trial venue. The defense team representing Payton Gendron is calling for the trial to be moved from Buffalo to New York City, citing that their client would not [...]
  
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• Two men charged after alleged material order fraud

  13-02-2026 03:42
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two Depew men are facing charges after North Tonawanda Police investigated a fraud report at a local business, police announced Thursday. Law enforcement discovered an order for more than $10,000 worth of construction materials placed with a local building material supplier. Officials said an individual was allegedly fraudulently using a contractor's [...]
  
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• Riverside recognizes Clifford Robinson's basketball legacy

  13-02-2026 02:34
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame decades ago for his distinguished hardwood achievements, the late Clifford Robinson has now taken his rightful place enshrined in the hallways at Riverside High School. A gallery of framed jerseys, photographs, memorabilia, news clippings and informational plaques commemorating Robinson's four years at [...]
  
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• Warsaw Central School District cancels basketball season amid ongoing student investigation

  13-02-2026 02:07
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Warsaw Central School District has canceled the remainder of its junior varsity and varsity basketball season amid an ongoing investigation involving multiple Middle and High School students. The district first announced the investigation on Feb. 5, saying it had received reports concerning several students and had engaged outside counsel to [...]
  
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• Tage Thompson scores as US opens the Milan Cortina Olympics by rolling over Latvia 5-1

  13-02-2026 00:46
  
  MILAN (AP) — The U.S. goal song — “Free Bird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd — blared seven times during over arena speakers on Thursday night. Twice, the celebration was only short-lived. Bouncing back from having a pair of goals wiped out by coach's challenges, the U.S. opened the Olympics by rolling past Latvia 5-1 on Thursday [...]
  
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• Visit Buffalo prepares local hospitality industry for March Madness

  12-02-2026 23:21
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Visit Buffalo is helping the local hospitality industry prepare for the NCAA to return to the Queen City next month. "When Buffalo hosts well, we all win," said Patrick Kaler, the president and CEO of Visit Buffalo and of the Buffalo Sports Commission. Visit Buffalo projects that the tournament will bring [...]
  
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• Water damage concerns inside Williamsville nursing home

  12-02-2026 22:11
  
  WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) - A family contacted Call 4 Action and is calling for accountability at a local nursing home. David Marshall and his family say conditions inside Comprehensive Rehab of Williamsville are appalling and are putting residents at risk. The concerns stem from water leaking into the nursing home. Complaints inside Comprehensive Rehab of [...]
  
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• Man arrested after victim stabbed over 12 times in South Buffalo

  12-02-2026 20:17
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was arrested on Wednesday after a victim was allegedly stabbed over a dozen times that morning, according to police. Officers were called to the 100 block of Trowbridge Street in South Buffalo around 10 a.m. Wednesday morning. Joseph Allgood, 61, allegedly stabbed a male who was known to [...]
  
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• Flight 3407 families remember loved ones who died in crash 17 years ago

  12-02-2026 20:07
  
  CLARENCE CENTER, N.Y. (WIVB) — February 12, 2009 remains a day that forever changed aviation safety in America. However, for the families of the 50 victims who died in Flight 3407, that tragedy changed a whole lot more. "It was just kinda shock," Ron Aughtmon said, remembering his uncle, Joe Fiore, who was one of [...]
  
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• Investigation of Buffalo Public Schools finds discipline discrimination against Black, Latino students, settlement reached

  12-02-2026 19:32
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A four-year settlement has been reached as Buffalo Public Schools are accused of disproportionately punishing students of color, disabled students and English language learners, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Thursday. An extensive investigation by the Office of the Attorney General found that Black or Latino students were often suspended [...]
  
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• Tips to protect yourself from romance scams

  12-02-2026 17:46
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) --Around 59,000 Americans fell victim to romance scams in 2024, some giving thousands of dollars to people they think they are in relationships with online. Scammers convince victims that they are in love, then convince them that something is seriously wrong and that they need money. They may also convince victims to [...]
  
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• Niagara County inmate attempts escape from jail

  12-02-2026 17:04
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Niagara County inmate allegedly unsuccessfully attempted to escape from the Niagara County Correctional Facility last week, according to the county sheriff's office. Robert Cox, 35, allegedly tried to escape the jail on Feb. 5. It is unclear what he did in his attempt to escape. Authorities said that during the [...]
  
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• Sarah McLachlan to play Artpark in July

  12-02-2026 16:29
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan will be bringing her "Better Broken Tour" to Artpark's Mainstage Theater on July 14. McLachlan will be joined by Allison Russell and will be promoting her 10th studio album, "Better Broken," her first release through Concord Records, which released in September. Tickets to the show will go on [...]
  
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• NFTA announces partial rail suspension during pedestrian bridge demolition next week, shuttle info

  12-02-2026 15:37
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The NFTA today announced it will be suspending its Metro rail service between the Allen and DL&W stations from Feb. 15 to Feb. 21 to accommodate the safe removal of the pedestrian bridge on Main Street. Because the removal of the bridge requires specialized equipment and controlled work zones, continued rail [...]
  
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• Representatives introduce flight safety legislation

  12-02-2026 05:11
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thursday marks 17 years since the crash of Flight 3407 in Clarence -- a tragedy caused by pilot error that took the lives of 50 people. Years later, the fight to require more rigorous pilot training still continues on Capitol Hill. Congressman Nick Langworthy and Congressman Tim Kennedy are introducing bipartisan [...]
  
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• Mayor Sean Ryan asks Albany for help in stabilizing Buffalo's budget

  12-02-2026 04:42
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan was in Albany on Wednesday asking lawmakers for help stabilizing the city's budget. Ryan says that the city has a revenue problem after a generation of "fiscal mismanagement." "To be able to get out of this mess, we're going to have to borrow some money," said Fred [...]
  
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• WNY Lowe's worker saves co-worker's life

  12-02-2026 03:48
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A local man went to work on Nov. 18 just like any other day. "I got up, it was a beautiful day, I had a great mood, everything was good and I was just doing a four hour shift," said James "Jim" Schroeder, who mixes paint at Lowe's. "Jerry said [...]
  
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• Local Lowe's worker saves co-worker's life

  12-02-2026 03:48
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A local man went to work on Nov. 18 just like any other day. "I got up, it was a beautiful day, I had a great mood, everything was good and I was just doing a four hour shift," said James "Jim" Schroeder, who mixes paint at Lowe's. "Jerry said [...]
  
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• Buffalo LB Red Murdock invited to NFL scouting combine

  12-02-2026 02:38
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — University at Buffalo linebacker Red Murdock has received an invitation to the NFL scouting combine, the league announced Wednesday. Murdock, a two-time all-Mid-American Conference selection who received All-America recognition in his senior season, is one of 29 linebackers invited to the combine taking place from Feb. 23 through March 2 at [...]
  
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• Rasmus Dahlin tallies 3 assists for Sweden in Olympic opener

  12-02-2026 02:17
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin assisted on three goals for Sweden in a 5-2 victory against host Italy on Wednesday in the first Olympics with NHL players in more than a decade. Dahlin put a shot on goal that William Nylander backhanded the rebound for the go-ahead score late in the second [...]
  
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• WNY dancers perform at Super Bowl halftime show

  12-02-2026 00:29
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Three women from Hamburg just took to one of the biggest stages in the world. The local dancers performed in front of millions of people at the Super Bowl halftime show right alongside award-winning artist Bad Bunny. Alex Imagna, Taryn May, and Emily Imagna grew up just minutes from one another. [...]
  
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• Local dancers perform at Super Bowl halftime show

  12-02-2026 00:29
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Three women from Hamburg just took to one of the biggest stages in the world. The local dancers performed in front of millions of people at the Super Bowl halftime show right alongside award-winning artist Bad Bunny. Alex Imagna, Taryn May, and Emily Imagna grew up just minutes from one another. [...]
  
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• Local travelers share reactions to reopening of FAA airspace

  12-02-2026 00:18
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Western New Yorkers at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport shared mixed reactions after the FAA reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport Wednesday morning after the Pentagon allegedly shot down a Mexican drug cartel drone that was smuggling drugs. The FAA issued a temporary flight restriction early Wednesday for what [...]
  
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• East Aurora community group receives $20K grant

  12-02-2026 00:11
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An East Aurora-based community group received a grant on Wednesday to keep a closer watch on the health of people living in rural areas of Western New York. Fidelis Care presented a $20,000 check to the Rural Outreach Center. Fidelis said that mobile health monitoring can close a gap where chronic [...]
  
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