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• 15-year-old student stabbed at McKinley High School

  09-09-2024 20:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A student was stabbed at McKinley High School on Elmwood Avenue on Monday afternoon.Buffalo Police say they responded to the scene around 1:10 p.m. Monday. A 15-year-old male student was stabbed by another student inside the school, according to police.The 15-year-old was transported by ambulance to Oishei Children's Hospital with serious injuries.
  At least two individuals are being questioned. As of 2 p.m., the the school is currently sheltered in place and has been
  
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• Statler owner didn’t have permission to display Josh Allen banner

  17-09-2024 04:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Douglas Development, the owner of the Statler, lacked the necessary permission to display the large Josh Allen banner in downtown Buffalo, which has become a topic of conversation among residents.The city confirmed that the Allen banner can be displayed on the Statler building because it's not considered a permanent fixture.However, the city's permit commissioner told WIVB News 4 that developer Douglas Jemal did not technically have permission to display the large adverti
  
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• Tenants of Buffalo's 201 Ellicott development speak on poor living conditions

  17-09-2024 02:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Complaints of poor living conditions at 201 Ellicott St., an affordable housing development in downtown Buffalo, has tenants contacting Call 4 Action, saying that the property management group is putting profits over people.Several years ago, the development was a big part of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown's economic agenda, with the Braymiller Market being nearby. It's also part of the state's five-year affordable housing plan. The state put millions of dollars into the proje
  
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• How an air hockey table inspired boy to start nonprofit to help other kids fighting cancer

  17-09-2024 00:29 via wivb.com
  
  During this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Channel 4 is shining a spotlight on causes helping young warriors across WNY, and one nonprofit was started by someone who fully understands what it's like to fight. "Try to get rid of the phrase, 'Have to,' and replace it with 'Get to,'" Mike Matz said, the father of cancer warrior, Colt Matz. "There are a lot of mundane tasks in our lives, like 'I have to go to work, I have to go to the grocery story, I have to do this,' that you can change to
  
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• Silver Creek gaining traction as destination on Lake Erie

  16-09-2024 23:53 via wivb.com
  
  SILVER CREEK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Visitors are traveling into town, or scheduling a staycation in Silver Creek, to embrace the experience around Lake Erie.Kevin Cullen and his wife Christian have traveled all over for paddleboarding. In June, they opened up Hideaway Bay Resort, which offers beachfront amenities, outdoor activities and recently a restaurant called Drift that will feature high-end steak, mussels, oysters and more."Through our travels we always just had our eye on unique lodging experie
  
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• Huddle for Hunger 2024: How to get involved

  16-09-2024 19:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Huddle for Hunger's community food drive takes place on Tuesday, Sept. 17. News 4 is proud to once again partner with the Buffalo Bills Foundation, FeedMore WNY and Wegmans on the campaign.Huddle for Hunger is a multifaceted event that focuses on addressing child hunger, increasing access to nutritious food, and supporting healthy eating across our region. Here's how you can get involved.Huddle for Hunger's community food driveThis event runs from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tues
  
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• Bandits will raise another banner in Buffalo on Dec. 28

  16-09-2024 19:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bandits will celebrate the holiday season with a banner event Dec. 28 at KeyBank Center.Banner night in BanditlandBuffalo's back-to-back National Lacrosse League champions plan to honor the sixth title in franchise history before their home opener against Rochester. Banditland fans will receive commemorative miniature banners.The full NLL schedule will be revealed at noon Tuesday. Buffalo Bandits offseason tracker***Jonah Bronstein joined the WIVB squad
  
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• Kenney Park cleaned up after reports of racist graffiti

  16-09-2024 18:37 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Tonawanda's Kenney Park has been cleaned up following vandalization, including some racist graffiti, that reportedly occurred overnight Sunday.Town of Tonawanda Supervisor Joe Emminger posted a statement to social media Sunday morning saying the vandalism occurred on the Veterans memorial, the new inclusive playground and the rail trail.
  "Some of the graffiti is racist and I want to be clear that the Town does not condone, nor will we tolerate this taking place in our Tow
  
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• Harlem Globetrotters returning to KeyBank Center in February

  16-09-2024 16:54 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Harlem Globetrotters will return to Buffalo in February as part of their 2025 world tour, it was announced on Monday.The Globetrotters will face the Washington Generals at KeyBank Center on Feb. 7.The Globetrotters, who were founded in 1926, have over 27,000 wins and are inductees into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. They have brought their entertaining basketball show to 124 countries and six continents.Presale tickets will go on sale on Sept. 23
  
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• Juvenile driver hurt after crashing into buildings in Amherst

  16-09-2024 13:17 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A juvenile driver was hurt after he crashed a car into two buildings in Amherst early Monday morning, police said.Police responded to the intersection of Harlem Road and Main Street just after 1:10 a.m. Monday, where the driver left the road and hit the buildings located at 4519 and 4521 Main St.
  The driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to ECMC. The male was charged with multiple traffic infractions. The damage to the buildings is estimated at $30,000.The cr
  
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• $95K in damages estimated from fire on Niagara Street

  16-09-2024 13:10 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Around $95,000 in damages was estimated from a fire on Niagara Street early Monday morning, according to fire officials.Crews responded tp 1880 Niagara just before 5:30 a.m. Monday, where a fire had started on the second floor of the home.The Red Cross is currently assisting two people.
  The cause of the fire is still under investigation.Latest Local News $95K in damages estimated from fire on Niagara Street Pumpkinville officially opens for its 56th year Aggressive p
  
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• The Latest: Man held after apparent Trump assassination attempt was filmed by AP in Kyiv in 2022

  16-09-2024 13:07 via wivb.com
  
  Gunshots were reported in Donald Trump's vicinity Sunday afternoon. The former president is safe.U.S. Secret Service agents opened fire after seeing a person with a firearm near Trump’s West Palm Beach golf club in Florida while the Republican presidential candidate was golfing. No injuries were reported. Officials say the person fled in an SUV and was later apprehended by local law enforcement.He was identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, three law enforcement officials told The Associated Pres
  
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• Pumpkinville officially opens for its 56th year

  16-09-2024 12:56 via wivb.com
  
  GREAT VALLEY, N.Y. (WIVB) – Great Valley's Pumpkinville, a fall favorite in Western New York, officially opened for the season this weekend for its 56th year.Since 1968, the 225-acre family-run farm has been welcoming families to pick pumpkins, squash, gourds and corn while taking in the autumnal views.“It’s a beautiful day out. The fall weather has started coming down. The kids love pumpkins,” said Pumpkinville visitor Sarah Sharkey. “We decided to do something tog
  
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• Trump Florida shooting suspect: What we know

  16-09-2024 12:48 via wivb.com
  
  (NewsNation) — A man who allegedly pointed an AK-47-style rifle through the fence at Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach on Sunday, while the former president was golfing nearby, has been taken into custody, authorities say.The man, identified to NewsNation by a law enforcement source as Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, is described as a white male. He is believed to be the suspect who was crouched in bushes near the golf club perimeter, armed with a weapon equipped with a scope.Two backpa
  
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• Trump Florida assassination attempt suspect: What we know

  16-09-2024 12:48 via wivb.com
  
  (NewsNation) — A man who allegedly pointed an AK-47-style rifle through the fence at Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach on Sunday, while the former president was golfing nearby, has been taken into custody, authorities say.The man, identified to NewsNation by a law enforcement source as Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, is described as a white male. He is believed to be the suspect who was crouched in bushes near the golf club perimeter, armed with a weapon equipped with a scope.Two backpa
  
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• Aggressive panhandling law proposed in Cheektowaga

  16-09-2024 12:45 via wivb.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A proposed law in the town of Cheektowaga aims to curb what officials describe as "aggressive panhandling."
  The proposed legislation aims to restrict areas where panhandling is permitted, specifically targeting individuals who solicit money in a threatening, intimidating, or harassing manner, including behaviors such as touching, following, or threatening an individual.Under the proposed legislation, solicitation would be prohibited within 50 feet of ATMs, banks,
  
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• Pressure Drop Brewing announces closure of Elmwood pub

  15-09-2024 22:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Pressure Drop Brewing will close its Elmwood Avenue pub at the end of September, it announced Friday in a social media post.In the post, it said its last day will be on Sept. 29 and that Pressure Drop beer will still be available at local merchants, bars and restaurants following its last day."To our patrons and friends: It’s with a mix of sadness and gratitude that we announce the closing of our Elmwood Ave pub at the end of September," Pressure Drop said in the po
  
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• Rochester man struck by gunfire at youth football game in Buffalo

  15-09-2024 22:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Rochester man was struck by gunfire Sunday while attending a youth football game in Buffalo, Buffalo police announced.Officials said just after 11:30 a.m., officers responded to call to Sycamore and Koons Avenues where a 31-year-old man was struck by gunfire.According to authorities, he was transported by ambulance to ECMC to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.Officers recovered a gun and have a suspect in custody, police said.Latest Local News Pressure Drop B
  
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• Man charged following kidnapping, shooting at youth football game

  15-09-2024 22:23 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man is facing several charges following an alleged kidnapping of a woman followed by a shooting at a youth football game on Sunday, Buffalo police said.Rashaan Mallory, 29, is accused of forcing a male and a female into his car, driving to the football game off of Koons Avenue, robbing two people while shooting one of them. Police said the 31-year-old man who was shot is from Rochester. Police said the incident happened around 11 a.m.He is then accused of attemp
  
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• The Latest: Trump safe after gunshots reported, Biden and Harris have been briefed

  15-09-2024 22:20 via wivb.com
  
  Gunshots were reported in Donald Trump's vicinity Sunday afternoon. The former president is safe.U.S. Secret Service agents opened fire after seeing a person with a firearm near Trump’s West Palm Beach golf club in Florida while the Republican presidential candidate was golfing. No injuries were reported. Officials say the person fled in an SUV and was later apprehended by local law enforcement.It was not immediately clear whether the reported shots were targeted at Trump. The U.S. Secret
  
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• Mark Mortenson, president, CEO of Botanical Gardens, dies

  15-09-2024 20:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Mark Mortenson, the president and CEO of the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, has died, the Botanical Gardens announced Sunday.“Mark was a visionary leader who embodied the spirit of our 'Wow, Wonder, Welcome' philosophy, enriching the experience of every guest who visited our Gardens,” the Botanical Gardens said in a statement. “His warmth, generosity, and dedication made a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him.&rdquo
  
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• Bills Mafia donates $16K to Tua Foundation following concussion

  15-09-2024 19:20 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Bills Mafia is known for passionately supporting the Buffalo Bills, but the group goes beyond supporting their own team.Time and time again, they have raised significant amounts of money for various causes, and the Tua Foundation is the most recent, donating at least $16,000. “Being in the Dolphins fans’ positions and trying to put myself there, I would have instantly been sick to my stomach,” said Kristen Kimmick, the founder of Bills Mafia Bab
  
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• 20-year-old killed in motorcycle crash in Genesee County

  15-09-2024 16:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Rochester man was killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday in the Town of Stafford, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office announced.Officials said just after 5:30 p.m., dispatch received a call reporting a personal injury accident in the area of 6496 Route 33.Upon arrival, officers saw that a Yamaha motorcycle, operated by 20-year-old Michael Ciarpelli, collided head on with a Ford Edge, operated by 76-year-old Luanne Andrews of West Henrietta. 67-year-old Colleen O'Mara, al
  
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• Cheektowaga woman teams up with fitness studios to empower women through self-defense

  15-09-2024 00:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Six months ago, Kelly Gandt's life was changed forever.
  On March 2, a man followed her home from a bar in Buffalo, attacked her in her driveway in Cheektowaga and dragged her into his vehicle. She then grabbed the steering wheel, caused the car to crash and ran away to safety.On Wednesday, 24-year-old Abel Gebrehawaria was sentenced to five years in prison for kidnapping. Gandt said she still has nightmares about what happened and has spent a lot of time struggl
  
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• Lockport Cave owner sues City of Lockport, city officials following boat incident

  14-09-2024 21:11 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The owner of Lockport Cave and Niagara Zipper is suing the City of Lockport and several city officials after one person died on the underground boat tour last June.The 50-page federal lawsuit against the former mayor, Lockport Police Department’s Chief of Police, the city’s chief building inspector and more, alleges that key witnesses weren’t properly interviewed about the incident and that the police investigation was biased.More allegations includ
  
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• 4-month-old Mochi looking for her forever home

  14-09-2024 16:57 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On this Saturday's Wake Up Wags, we met Mochi, a 4-month-old dachshund mix who loves to play.Mochi hails from Georgia and is described by her caretakers as a "sweet little thing" with a passion for activity. She gets along well with other dogs, cats and children.To learn more about Mochi and how to adopt her, watch the video above or click here.Katie Skoog joined the News 4 team in April 2024. She is a graduate from the University at Buffalo. You can view more of her work
  
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• Buffalo theater season kicks off with 'Curtain Up' event

  14-09-2024 02:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - Shea’s Performing Arts Center along with several other theaters officially opened its doors on Friday for Curtain Up, the official kickoff of the Broadway season in the Queen City.
  Smiles adorned the faces of hundreds of people who entered Shea's for the 41st in-person celebration. It kicked off with a cocktail hour, followed by several performances, and wrapped up with a free street party for all to enjoy.The CEO of Shea's Performing Arts Center, Brian Higgins, says
  
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• Salamanca women fight for justice after mother's 'suspicious death'

  14-09-2024 00:15 via wivb.com
  
  SALAMANCA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two women are fighting for justice after they say their mother's death in a house fire is suspicious, yet ruled an accident.In the early hours of March 13, the house Tracy Titus was living in on Waite Avenue went up in flames. The 61-year-old was killed, along with the family's two dogs, and later ruled accidental as a result of smoke inhalation and thermal injuries.
  But, her autopsy said she suffered a gunshot wound to the torso with a bullet recovered. There's also vi
  
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• NYS trooper seriously injured after 2-vehicle crash involving motorcycle

  13-09-2024 22:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A New York State trooper was seriously injured Friday afternoon after a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle in Niagara County, police announced.A Youngstown woman was allegedly exiting the Niagara Scenic Parkway northbound onto Route 93 in the Town of Porter when she failed to yield the right of way and was struck by a New York State Police motorcycle traveling eastbound.
  State police confirmed to WIVB News 4 that the trooper was doing a safety run for Saturday's Dic
  
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• 5 hospitalized following multi-vehicle crash in Amherst

  13-09-2024 22:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Five people were hospitalized after three motor vehicles and one motorcycle were involved in a crash Friday, according to the Amherst Police Department.
  Police said they responded around 10:51 a.m. to the area of 6035 Main St. for reports of an injury rollover crash involving a motorcycle. One of the vehicles had rolled over and the motorcyclist was ejected from their bike.Five of the people involved were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.T
  
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