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• Chemung County releases rabies test results regarding Peanut the squirrel

  12-11-2024 20:36 via wivb.com
  
  You can watch a recording of the full conference in the video player above.ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Chemung County Executive's Office held a press conference on Tuesday morning detailing the Chemung County Health Department's role in the seizure of Peanut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon from a home in Pine City on Oct. 30.On Tuesday, Nov. 12, Chemung County Executive Chris Moss and Chemung County Public Health Director Peter Buzzetti spoke in response to a press release issued by the un
  
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• High school football championship preview: Three reigning champs look to defend Section VI titles

  14-11-2024 10:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Section VI football champions will be crowned Thursday and Friday at Highmark Stadium.
  Watch our preview show in the video player above as Jonah Bronstein, Nick Veronica and Francis Boeck get you prepped for the action.Info on all five Section VI matchups plus Monsignor Martin can be seen below. Asterisks denote defending champions.ThursdayAll games at Highmark StadiumClass D: 1-Clymer/Sherman/Panama* (7-2) vs. 3-Franklinville/Ellicottville (7-3), 3 p.m.Class C: 2-Sa
  
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• Boy collects 500 items for clothing drive, about 10,000 items in total collected

  14-11-2024 05:38 via wivb.com
  
  Colvin Cleaners reports about 10,000 items were donated in the two 'Coats 4 Kids' live drives this year. And about 500 of those coats came from a 12-year-old boy who's been donating for seven years in a row. Cam Higgins dropped off hundreds of items on Tuesday afternoon, saying he got friends, neighbors and family involved again this year. He sent texts and calls out to those people well in advance and then gathered them up ahead of the live drive. He also said, the Chamber of Commerce
  
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• Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government

  14-11-2024 04:45 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump.
  A House Republican victory in Arizona, alongside a win in slow-counting California earlier Wednesday, gave the GOP the 218 House victories that make up the majority. Republicans earlier gained control of the Senate from Democrats.
  With hard-fought yet thin majorities, Republican leader
  
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• Assemblyman Bill Conrad 'blindsided' by Sumitomo Rubber closure

  14-11-2024 04:39 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Nearly a week after learning the Sumitomo Rubber plant in Tonawanda is closing down, its more than 1500 employees are still left scrambling to find new jobs with comparable pay. Efforts are underway to ensure that the employees impacted are being helped in any way possible.Sumitomo Rubber announced on Thursday that it will be closing its facility in Tonawanda. The plant manufactured tires for car, trucks, buses and motorcycles.Assemblyman Bill Conrad said he was blindsi
  
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• House fire in Buffalo displaces 5 adults, 13 children

  14-11-2024 01:04 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Five adults and 13 children have been displaced by a house fire that occurred Wednesday in Buffalo, city officials announced.Fire crews responded to the fire just after 5 p.m. at 241 Hazelwood Avenue. Officials said the fire originated on the first floor and extended to the second floor before it was brought under control.Firefighters rescued two children from the home, including an 8-year-old boy who was transported to Oishei Children's Hospital to be treated for smoke i
  
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• Local USPS letter carriers rally for better wages

  13-11-2024 23:36 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- United States Postal Service letter carriers rallied together Wednesday, demanding better wages following recent contract negotiations.
  The union claims the tentative contract agreement fails to address current economic conditions and work rules, and they say it fails to reward them for the work they do every day.
  "They need to put the value back into being a letter carrier," said David Grosskopf Jr., President of the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 3. "The
  
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• Cheektowaga overnight parking ban delayed

  13-11-2024 23:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Cheektowaga officials said the town's overnight parking ban has been delayed until the snow season starts.The ban was delayed for a second time and will take effect starting Nov. 30. It was originally delayed until Nov. 15.
  In a press release, Supervisor Brian Nowak said that parking tickets will not be issued until snow starts falling with "considerable accumulations." Latest Local News Local USPS letter carriers rally for better wages Cheektowaga overnight parking ban d
  
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• 3 charged after attempt to deposit $117K fraudulent check in Orchard Park

  13-11-2024 23:12 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Three people were charged with issuing a bad check, among other charges, after they allegedly tried to deposit a fake $117,310 check at a bank on Clark Street, according to Orchard Park police.Police said John Cain was in possession of a fraudulent check when they arrived at Community Bank at 5 Clark St. Two nearby suspects, Jaylin Dorsey and Devin Hibbert-Day, were interviewed by police and determined to be involved in the attempt, according to police.Cain, Dorsey and Hi
  
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• Sabres reclaim goalie James Reimer

  13-11-2024 23:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Goaltender James Reimer is returning to the Sabres after the team claimed him on waivers from the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday.The 36-year-old Reimer singed a one-year contract with Buffalo in July and remained with the team for its two regular season games in Czechia before getting waived. In two starts for the Ducks this season, Reimer has an .864 save percentage.Reimer rejoins the Sabres while starter Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is day to day with an unspecified injury that
  
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• Gun intercepted at security checkpoint at Buffalo airport

  13-11-2024 19:41 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A loaded gun was intercepted at the security checkpoint at Buffalo Niagara International Airport on Tuesday, the TSA said Wednesday.The gun, a 9mm loaded with 11 bullets including one in the chamber, was among a Williamsville man's carry-on items.
  The man was questioned and later released due to him having a New York State pistol permit. He was cited with a notice of violation and may be facing a fine of up to $15,000.It is the fourth gun intercepted at the airport s
  
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• Buffalo police searching for missing 11-year-old, may be in Kaisertown

  13-11-2024 15:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Police Department is asking for public assistance in locating an 11-year-old boy.Zaiden Souliske was last seen at the LaSalle Metro Rail Station around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday with two unknown males. Police believe he may be in the area of Kaisertown.He is described as 4-foot-11, 70 pounds with brown hair. He was last seen wearing an army fatigue jacket, a bookbag and carrying a laptop.Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call 911.Latest L
  
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• 11-year-old located after reported missing by police

  13-11-2024 15:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Police Department have located an 11-year-old boy who was originally reported missing.
  Zaiden Souliske was located after last being seen at the LaSalle Metro Rail Station around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday with two unknown males, police said around 10 a.m. Wednesday.
  He is 4-foot-11 and 70 pounds with brown hair. He was last seen wearing an army fatigue jacket, a bookbag and carrying a laptop.Latest Local News 11-year-old located after reported missing by police 2
  
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• 11-year-old located after police reported him missing

  13-11-2024 15:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Police Department have located an 11-year-old boy who was originally reported missing.
  Zaiden Souliske was last seen at the LaSalle Metro Rail Station around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday with two unknown males. Police believe he may be in the area of Kaisertown.He is described as 4-foot-11, 70 pounds with brown hair. He was last seen wearing an army fatigue jacket, a bookbag and carrying a laptop.Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call 911.La
  
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• New Yorkers can get nearly $1,000 for heating this winter: How to apply

  13-11-2024 14:53 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (PIX11) – Some New Yorkers are eligible to get nearly $1,000 for heating assistance this winter, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday.The money is made available through the Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as HEAP. Benefits are available for homeowners and renters, depending on their income, household size and heating systems, and residents caring for children under the age of 6, people over 60 years old and those who are disabled.The state gave out 1.7 million HEAP b
  
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• UB Bulls rally to become bowl eligible with thrilling OT victory

  13-11-2024 06:53 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. -- Putting on a MACtion-packed show with a scintillating finish, University at Buffalo's football team has extended its inaugural campaign under coach Pete Lembo into bowl season.Coming back to beat Ball State 51-48 in overtime Tuesday night at UB Stadium, the Bulls (6-4, 4-2) became eligible to play in the eighth bowl game in program history while remaining in contention for the Mid-American Conference championship.In a game UB never led before CJ Ogbonna threw the winning touchdo
  
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• 23-year-old arrested after allegedly stabbing juvenile at Red Roof Inn in Amherst

  13-11-2024 04:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 23-year-old man was arrested after allegedly stabbing a juvenile female Tuesday night at the Red Roof Inn on Flint Road, Amherst police announced.Officials said just after 5:30 p.m., police responded to the inn for a reported fight involving a knife. Authorities determined upon arrival that a juvenile female had been stabbed. She was then transported to Oishei Children's Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.Two other people, a 32-year-old female and 27-year-old m
  
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• 23-year-old arraigned after allegedly stabbing juvenile at Red Roof Inn in Amherst

  13-11-2024 04:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 23-year-old woman was arraigned on two charges Wednesday morning after allegedly stabbing a juvenile female Tuesday night at the Red Roof Inn on Flint Road, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.Anghely Llamozas-Perez, who Amherst police said resides at the hotel, was charged with one count of second-degree assault and one count of fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. She faces a maximum of up to 7 years in prison, if convicted of the highest ch
  
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• ‘Merry Christmas, Jay’ among 1,500 workers laid off by Sumitomo Rubber

  13-11-2024 04:15 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- "Merry Christmas, Jay," the man who saved over 24 people during Buffalo's deadly Christmas blizzard in 2022, is one of over 1,500 employees who were recently laid off by Sumitomo Rubber.The company announced the plant's closure last week and said it's primarily due to overall facility performance and that the plant has been losing hundreds of millions of dollars.Jay Withey is considered a hero among many in Western New York when he broke into a school to help others tak
  
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• Town of Tonawanda, Village of Kenmore delay overnight winter parking ban

  13-11-2024 03:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Town of Tonawanda and Village of Kenmore announced that the overnight winter parking ban will be delayed due to warmer weather.The bans have been delayed until Sunday, Dec. 1 and will be in place until March 15. During this time, parking on town and village streets will be prohibited from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.Latest Local News Town of Tonawanda, Village of Kenmore delay overnight winter parking ban Hall of Fame Head Coach Bill Cowher previews Bills vs. Chiefs game National
  
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• National Grid to start smart meter rollout in January

  13-11-2024 00:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - In just a matter of weeks, many National Grid customers will start getting new smart meters installed at their homes or businesses.Officials with the utility company are announcing the change before it happens so customers know what to expect. The two-year smart meter rollout will take place across Western New York.Some may recall what happened over the summer with NYSEG customers, who were blindsided by their smart meter installation. National Grid says it's trying to avo
  
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• Hall of Fame Head Coach Bill Cowher previews Bills vs. Chiefs game

  13-11-2024 00:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Pro Football Hall of Fame Head Coach Bill Cowher previewed the Buffalo Bills' upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in an interview.Cowher also spoke about coaching against the Marv Levy-led Bills, Josh Allen's development, the pressure on Sean McDermott to win a Super Bowl and more.Watch the full interview in the video player above.Latest Local News Hall of Fame Head Coach Bill Cowher previews Bills vs. Chiefs game National Grid to start smart meter roll
  
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• Man pleads guilty for role in fatal 2023 shooting on Genesee Street

  12-11-2024 20:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man has pleaded guilty for his role in a fatal shooting that occurred in 2023 on Genesee Street, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday.Twandrell Dean, 25, admitted to his role in the shooting death of 31-year-old Devin Lockwood in the early morning hours of July 22, 2023 on Genesee near Mortimer Street. Two other men were injured.Dean shot and killed Lockwood with an illegal gun. He pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree manslaughter
  
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• Victim of fatal Tonawanda hit-and-run identified, Hamburg man charged

  12-11-2024 18:35 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A pedestrian is dead and a man is facing a slew of charges following multiple carjackings and a series of accidents across multiple cities and towns on Monday night, according to City of Tonawanda Police.The City of Tonawanda Police said the Town of Hamburg police initially received reports of a hit and run out of the Town of Evans.
  Authorities said Hamburg police abandoned a chase when the suspect, identified as 31-year-old Mark Whalen of Hamburg, wouldn't stop for
  
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• Fatal hit-and-run, multiple crashes, carjackings lead to Hamburg man charged

  12-11-2024 18:35 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A pedestrian is dead and a man is facing a slew of charges following multiple carjackings and a series of accidents across multiple cities and towns on Monday night, according to City of Tonawanda Police.Police received a call just after 8:15 p.m. Monday. The incident began in Hamburg where police abandoned a chase. The driver of the suspect vehicle, identified as 31-year-old Mark Whalen of Hamburg, later hit a 40-year-old male pedestrian in Tonawanda, killing him.Sh
  
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• How to watch the Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs game on Sunday

  12-11-2024 17:45 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The latest chapter of the Bills vs. Chiefs rivalry will be written on Sunday as the two face off once again.Here's how you can watch, stream and listen to the game.TelevisionThe game's on 4! The game will air locally on WIVB at 4:25 p.m. and will air nationally on CBS as the only CBS game in the 4 p.m. window.CBS will send its top broadcast team with Jim Nantz doing play-by-play, Tony Romo providing color commentary and Tracy Wolfson handling sideline reporting.Cover
  
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• Top comedian Shane Gillis performing in Buffalo as part of world tour

  12-11-2024 17:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Top comedian Shane Gillis is coming to Buffalo in May as part of his world tour.The critically acclaimed comedian will perform at KeyBank Center at 8 p.m. on May 3.In 2021 he released his self-funded debut 'Shane Gillis: Live in Austin' that ended up getting over 30 million views on YouTube. He also released a Netflix special in 2023.Earlier this year he had his first eight-stop arena circuit, breaking attendance records in both Toronto and Philadelphia.A presale for
  
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• Popular comedian Shane Gillis performing in Buffalo as part of world tour

  12-11-2024 17:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Popular comedian Shane Gillis is coming to Buffalo in May as part of his international tour.Gillis will perform on May 3 at KeyBank Center.The comedian released his self-funded debut 'Shane Gillis: Live in Austin' in 2021 that ended up getting over 30 million views on YouTube. He also released a Netflix special in 2023.Earlier this year he had his first eight-stop arena circuit, breaking attendance records in both Toronto and Philadelphia.A presale for the show in Bu
  
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• My Little Pony, Transformers, and Phase 10 inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame

  12-11-2024 15:58 via wivb.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The inductees into the Strong Museum's National Toy Hall of Fame have been revealed.The Strong National Museum of Play updated its website with the latest inductees. The three inductees are My Little Pony, Transformers, and Phase 10.As usual, there were nine other nominations that did not make the final cut. These toys were:
  Apples to ApplesBalloonsChoose Your Own Adventure booksHess Toy TrucksPokemon Trading Card GameR/C VehiclesSequenceStick HorseTrampoline
  Last
  
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• Lottery ticket worth $50K sold in Hamburg

  12-11-2024 15:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A winning lottery ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Hamburg in Monday night's Powerball drawing.The ticket was sold at the Tops Friendly Markets on McKinley Parkway.
  The Powerball drawing is held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday night at 10:59 p.m. To see winning numbers, click here.Latest Local News Lottery ticket worth $50K sold in Hamburg Former Lockport restaurant goes up in flames Police release new details after Fredonia native killed in Budapest Florida tea
  
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