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• Seminar speakers learn about Maryland shooting while presenting on school safety

  21-03-2018 00:25 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Michele Gay walked off the stage at the University of Buffalo to find her phone filled with messages from people reaching out, notifying her about a school shooting.
  “It’s always devastating,” said Gay.
  This one in particular made her pause for a moment longer though — she is from Maryland and her two children are attending high school there. She’s also worked closely with this high school through her organization, Safe and Sound Sc
  
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• New summer market opens in Buffalo

  18-06-2026 05:07 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new summer night market is coming to downtown Buffalo as The Yard at Perry celebrates its soft opening. The Yard at Perry transforms an underutilized area of the city near KeyBank Center into family fun, food vendors, live music and a festive outdoor atmosphere. Wednesday's opening served as an opportunity [...]
  
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• World Cup celebrations take over Toronto, unite fans

  18-06-2026 04:52 via wivb.com
  
  TORONTO (WIVB) -- The downtown area of Toronto has been a rainbow sea as soccer fans from all over have traveled to take in the World Cup celebrations. That includes fans of Ghana and Panama, the two teams that faced off Wednesday evening, with Ghana securing a 1-0 win. Ahead of the matchup, fans of [...]
  
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• Community takes the ice, raises funds to beat cancer

  18-06-2026 04:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Teams took the ice at Harborcenter on Wednesday as the 10th annual 11 Day Power Play kicks off in Buffalo. More than 3,000 players and volunteers will take the ice over the next 11 days, raising funds for Western New York families impacted by cancer. Organizers said this year's event is [...]
  
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• United Way Day of Caring supports expectant families

  18-06-2026 01:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Corporate partners hosted a community baby shower on Wednesday, supporting families who are expecting. The packing project coincides with the United Way Day of Caring, where volunteers put together baby care kits that expectant families can use. "When communities rally around mothers during this critical period, we help reduce stress, improve [...]
  
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• Silver Alert issued for missing 82-year-old man

  18-06-2026 01:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 82-year-old man last seen in Cheektowaga, officials said Wednesday evening. The Erie County Sheriff's Office said they are working with the Cheektowaga Police Department to locate Frank Kreil. The alert was issued around 6:45 p.m. Officials said Kreil suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, [...]
  
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• Silver Alert canceled, 82-year-old man found

  18-06-2026 01:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Wednesday evening Silver Alert has been canceled after missing 82-year-old Frank Kreil was located. The Erie County Sheriff's office worked with the Cheektowaga Police Department on the alert, which was issued around 6:45 p.m., and according to NITTEC, was cleared at 4:50 a.m. Cheektowaga police dispatch confirmed to WIVB that [...]
  
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• Crews respond to fire near Elmwood Avenue

  18-06-2026 00:35 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- WIVB News 4 is working to learn more about a fire that broke out on Wednesday evening near Elmwood Avenue and Amherst Street. Black smoke appeared to be rising from the area shortly after 6 p.m. News 4 has reached out to authorities to learn more. This is a developing story [...]
  
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• Assemblymember Burke proposes Open Appointments Act

  18-06-2026 00:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Western New York lawmaker is looking to change the way vacant elected positions are filled in New York. Assemblymember Patrick Burke unveiled legislation he said would bring more public input to a process he said cuts voters out. The push for change stems in part from when a town board [...]
  
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• Kennels full at the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter

  17-06-2026 23:45 via wivb.com
  
  Buffalo, N.Y. (WIVB) — The City of Buffalo Animal Shelter has too many dogs for its kennels, causing staff to set up temporary cages in its lobby. Jen Butera, director of the shelter, said in the last few weeks, multiple animals are coming in daily. No matter how much room there is, or lack thereof, [...]
  
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• Sunday tornado confirmed in Potter County

  17-06-2026 23:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado touched down in Potter County in Pennsylvania on Sunday. NWS said that the tornado touched down in Homer Township around 7:15 p.m. on June 14. NWS said that preliminary survey results show that it was a EF-0 strength tornado with peak wind speeds [...]
  
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• New citizens sworn in at Buffalo Naval Park

  17-06-2026 23:10 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The United States welcomed 21 new citizens on Wednesday who all swore their allegiance during a ceremony at the Buffalo Naval Park. The naturalization ceremony happened on the USS Little Rock with candidates from Ethiopia, Congo, India, Vietnam and Canada. "This is one of the happiest events that we host throughout [...]
  
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• Black bear spotted in West Seneca neighborhood

  17-06-2026 22:45 via wivb.com
  
  WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- West Seneca residents on Treehaven Road had quite the surprise on Wednesday -- a black bear strolling through the neighborhood. One video submitted to WIVB News 4 from around 9:20 a.m. shows the bear crossing into a yard and then running away. A neighbor, Sharon, said she was drinking coffee [...]
  
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• Sabres trade defenseman Michael Kesselring, move up to pick No. 20 in NHL draft

  17-06-2026 22:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Sabres moved up seven spots in next week's NHL draft Wednesday by trading the rights to defenseman Michael Kesselring to the San Jose Sharks. Buffalo now holds the No. 20 pick, still its lowest selection in the first round since 2011, having sent No. 27 to the Sharks. The 26-year-old [...]
  
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• Lackawanna man accused of killing roommate

  17-06-2026 21:57 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Lackawanna man has been accused of killing his roommate on Saturday, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. Shawn McDonnell, 50, was arraigned on one count of second-degree murder on Sunday afternoon, officials said. McDonnell is accused of killing his roommate, a 55-year-old man, at a residence on Maple Street. [...]
  
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• NFTA Adventure Bus returning this summer for WNY day trips

  17-06-2026 20:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Entering into the program’s fifth season, the Parks Adventure Busreturns to transport nature lovers of all ages to outdoor destinations across Western New York. The Adventure Bus is free for residents to ride on select Saturdays during the summer.Destinations include Beaver Island State Park, Chestnut Ridge Country Park, and Fort NiagaraState [...]
  
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• Shelter-in-place issued in Bergen after ammonia leak at canning factory

  17-06-2026 20:31 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A shelter-in-place order was issued Tuesday afternoon for the Village of Bergen due to an ammonia leak at a canning factory. Garrett Dean, deputy chief of the Bergen Fire Department, said crews were called around 12:01 p.m. to Nortera, a vegetable canning facility on Church Street, for reports of an ammonia [...]
  
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• Shelter-in-place in Bergen due to leak

  17-06-2026 20:31 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A shelter-in-place was issued for the Village of Bergen due to reports of a hazardous material leak. Genesee County sent the advisory Tuesday afternoon, saying the Genesee County Hazmat Team and Mercy Medic 1 are responding to the area. The advisory, according to a comment made by the county on Facebook, [...]
  
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• Springville man sentenced for attempted child sexual abuse

  17-06-2026 20:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Springville man was sentenced to 10 years in prison and 15 years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty to attempted child sexual abuse, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. Joseph Decker, 66, attempted to engage in sexual acts with a child under 13 years old on at least [...]
  
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• 'A million years isn’t enough': Victims' relatives confront Gilgo Beach serial killer at sentencing

  17-06-2026 18:48 via wivb.com
  
  RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) — After decades waiting for justice, relatives of women murdered by New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killer laid into him Wednesday before he was sentenced to life in prison. He told them: “I am responsible” for the crimes. “The words I would say would have no meaning,” added Rex Heuermann, the Long [...]
  
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• Fill the Backpack campaign wrapping up, closing in on goal

  17-06-2026 18:07 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — Western New Yorkers have one more day to support FeedMore WNY’s annual Fill the Backpack campaign, which helps provide nutritious food to children facing food insecurity when school is out for the summer. As of Wednesday morning, community members had helped fund 34,605 backpacks filled with food for local children. Organizers [...]
  
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• Rex Heuermann is sentenced to life in prison for New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killings

  17-06-2026 17:42 via wivb.com
  
  RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) — After decades waiting for justice, relatives of women murdered by New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killer laid into him Wednesday before he was sentenced to life in prison without parole for his admitted crimes. “A million years isn’t enough,” Jasmine Robinson, a cousin of victim Jessica Taylor, said. “Nothing will ever [...]
  
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• Seneca Casinos to be Sabres' first home jersey sponsor

  17-06-2026 17:22 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Sabres have a home jersey patch sponsor -- and it's a familiar name for fans. Seneca Resorts and Casinos was announced Wednesday as the team's first-ever home jersey sponsor. The team had previously announced Williamsville-based Stark Tech as the team's away jersey sponsor in May. Terms of the agreement [...]
  
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• Bob Cowsill talks Happy Together Tour at 2026 Erie County Fair, new records, longevity of '60s and '70s music

  17-06-2026 13:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Happy Together Tour, which since 2010 has featured a rotating lineup of acts from the 1960s and '70s, is once again stopping by the Erie County Fair as part of its 2026 campaign. This year's tour marks the 11th appearance for The Cowsills, performers of songs including "The Rain The [...]
  
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• Canal Fest parade will not be held this year

  17-06-2026 05:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec is speaking out following an announcement to not hold the parade at Canal Fest this year. The festival has taken place along the Erie Canal for more than 40 years. The parade has been canceled due to the festival's move to Gratwick Park. "We understand that [...]
  
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• North Tonawanda extends moratorium on AI data centers

  17-06-2026 05:21 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The pushback against AI data centers continues as the city of North Tonawanda has officially extended its moratorium on these centers for another year. The moratorium halts a proposal to convert an already existing crypto mining facility into one of these centers and comes at the same time that another town [...]
  
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• DOJ sues NY over CDPAP

  17-06-2026 04:42 via wivb.com
  
  The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against New York state and Public Partnerships LLC, alleging fraud and bid rigging in the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, which has resulted in millions of dollars in losses for taxpayers and disruption of care for vulnerable New Yorkers.
  
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• Crews respond to fire on Wolf Road

  17-06-2026 03:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- WIVB News 4 is working to learn more about a structure fire that happened earlier on Tuesday on Wolf Road in Orchard Park. News 4 was at the scene when crews arrived, where the upper level of the structure appeared to be damaged. News 4 reached out to authorities to learn [...]
  
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• Impacts of screwworm on NY beef industry

  17-06-2026 03:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- There are now 12 confirmed cases of the flesh-eating parasite known as the New World screwworm -- 11 of them are in Texas, with another in New Mexico. The fly attacks livestock, wildlife and pets and could turn fatal if left untreated. According to officials, it could cost billions of dollars [...]
  
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• School districts host votes on revised budgets

  17-06-2026 01:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Several school districts in Western New York held votes on Tuesday after their proposed budgets failed to gain approval last month. In Grand Island, a new proposal would increase the tax levy by one and a half percent. Voters rejected the original proposal of a 2.7% tax levy increase last month. [...]
  
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