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• Hurricane Ian tracker 12 pm: Ian nears Category 5 strength as eyewall moves onshore in Florida

  28-09-2022 12:46 via wivb.com
  
  Florida is bracing for catastrophic storm surge, winds and floods as Hurricane Ian closes in on the Gulf Coast Wednesday morning as a Category 4 storm.
  
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• Community outraged after another hit-and-run in WNY

  10-09-2024 00:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) - Buffalo police are searching for the driver who hit and killed a bicyclist on the city's east side over the weekend before leaving the scene.
  According to Buffalo police, 24-year-old Trevor Friedly from Cheektowaga was traveling south on Fillmore avenue, near Howard street when he was struck by a vehicle and left for dead. This happened around 2:15 a.m. on Saturday. People at the scene told police they saw either a dark SUV, or a black jeep Cherokee leaving the in
  
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• Buffalo Diocese to announce final mergers, closures Tuesday

  10-09-2024 00:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Diocese said it will announce its final decisions on the mergers and closures of parishes and worship sites in a news conference Tuesday at the Catholic Center.The conference, which the diocese said will provide an "overview of the decision process," will be livestreamed through this article at 10 a.m.In May, the diocese announced plans to merge or close approximately one-third of the 160 parishes in the region amid financial troubles from settling sexual abus
  
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• Jessica Pegula returns to No. 3 in world rankings

  10-09-2024 00:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Jessica Pegula rose to No. 3 in the WTA world rankings Monday, matching her career-best position after she was runner-up at the U.S. Open.Pegula, the 30-year-old born in Buffalo, moved up from No. 6 after reaching her first Grand Slam final. That followed Pegula's championship defense at the Canadian Open in Toronto, and a runner-up performance at the Cincinnati Open. Pegula won 15 of 17 matches during the late summer run, losing only against world No. 2 Aryna Sabale
  
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• Buffalo Academy of Science students start first day on Medaille campus

  09-09-2024 23:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- After nearly 100 years, Medaille College closed it's doors back in 2023.
  A little over a year later, those doors were swung back open welcoming nearly 600 Buffalo Academy of Science Charter High School students for a new chapter on campus Monday.Former Medaille University campus sold to charter school developer"We've been working really hard this summer and the end of last school year, just converting the Medaille campus into a high school as much as possible," said BuffS
  
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• Buffalo teen sentenced for fatally shooting victim inside Grider Street residence

  09-09-2024 22:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo teen was sentenced Friday to 21 years in prison and five years of post-release supervision for fatally shooting a man in December 2023 on Grider Street, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.Officials said on Dec. 10, 19-year-old Thierry Bikorimana shot the victim, 44-year-old Demarkus Hodge, with an illegal gun inside of a residence on the 300 block of Grider Street. Bikorimana then stole Hodge's vehicle, television and BB gun.Buffalo police late
  
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• Bills injuries: QB Josh Allen (hand) cleared, DB Taron Johnson (forearm) ruled out

  09-09-2024 21:55 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Quarterback Josh Allen has been cleared to practice and will play in Thursday night's game against Miami, coach Sean McDermott said Monday after Buffalo's star quarterback was evaluated for an injury to his left hand following Sunday's season-opening win.Bills defensive back Taron Johnson has been ruled out for the Week 2 game against the Dolphins with a forearm injury he sustained early in the 34-28 victory against the Cardinals. The Bills will do "further rese
  
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• 15-year-old student stabbed at McKinley HS expected to survive

  09-09-2024 20:13 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 15-year-old student was stabbed at McKinley High School on Elmwood Avenue on Monday afternoon, the third day of the 2024-25 school year.Police commissioner Joseph Gramaglia said the male student is currently in serious condition, but is expected to survive.
  The student was stabbed three times, once in the neck, once in the back and once in the arm, according to police.Gramaglia said the victim and two others involved in the incident are the same people who were inv
  
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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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• HEART to play KeyBank Center in March after postponing tour

  09-09-2024 18:29 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The rock band HEART will be performing at KeyBank Center on March 31, 2025 as part of their "Royal Flush Tour."The band was initially slated to play the downtown Buffalo arena this past August with Cheap Trick, but due to health reasons, the tour was postponed. It is unclear who will be playing support for the rescheduled dates.The tour kicks off on Feb. 28 and tickets to the Buffalo show are available at this link.Adam Duke is a digital contributor who joined WIVB i
  
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• Person seriously injured in hit-and-run after Bills game

  09-09-2024 17:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A person was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle near Highmark Stadium following the Bills game on Sunday, according to Orchard Park police.Police say they responded to 41 W. Abbott Grove at 4:49 p.m. to reports of a pedestrian struck.
  Witnesses attempted to stop the alleged operator, 40-year-old Alfred Santiago, from driving as the victim was underneath the vehicle. Santiago fled the scene, weaving around vehicles and driving on the grass, according to police.
  
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• 1 killed in overnight fire in Orleans County

  09-09-2024 17:25 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — One person was killed in a fire in Orleans County early Monday morning, according to the Orleans County Sheriff's Office.Crews responded to 1850 Sawyer Road in the Town of Carlton around 3:40 a.m. Monday. At the location, a house trailer, two sheds, and two vehicles were on fire.The person who died, who has not yet been identified, was found in the house. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.Anyone with information is asked to call the Orleans County Sh
  
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• John Murphy: Sensational Allen enough to overcome Bills' slow start, uneven finish against Cardinals

  09-09-2024 17:07 via wivb.com
  
  The Bills got off to a slow start. The 2024 season creaked into motion Sunday with Josh Allen leading the way offensively and Greg Rousseau dominating defensively to register a 34-28 win over the Arizona Cardinals.It was a game that demonstrated Buffalo’s high-powered scoring ability but showcased the team’s many warts, some of which are attributed to early season jitters.The biggest problem may be the injury to starting nickel cornerback Taron Johnson, who left in the first quarter
  
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• Chairman of Amigone Funeral Home dies at 92

  09-09-2024 15:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Anthony Amigone Sr., the chairman of Amigone Funeral Home, died on Saturday at the age of 92, the company announced.Amigone ran the Western New York-based funeral home since 1953, opening up 13 locations across the region over the decades. He served as president of the New York State Funeral Directors Association and the district governor of the National Funeral Directors Association.Photo provided
  During his career, he created the "Amigone blue" livery that is now o
  
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• How to watch the Buffalo Bills game against the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night

  09-09-2024 15:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — After Sunday's Week 1 win against the Arizona Cardinals, it will be a quick turnaround for the Bills as they head to Florida to take on the Miami Dolphins at 8:15 p.m. on Thursday night. Here's how you can watch, stream and listen to the game.TelevisionBills vs. Dolphins is set to air on ABC in the Buffalo market. Outside of the market, the game will air nationally on subscription service Amazon Prime. Al Michaels will be on play-by-play and Kirk Herbstreit will be t
  
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• Thad Brown: Ton of good from Bills season opening win

  09-09-2024 12:32 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WROC) — There were lots of national NFL experts and pundits and media types who saw the Bills taking a step back this season. Not a big step, but a step. Local experts, too. I was one of them.It's not that all of those football minds thought the Bills had less talent. It was because there were more questions. Gone were Micah Hyde's and Stef Diggs' and Tre White's and Mitch Morse's. Players you could be confident would play to a certain high level. Josh Allen throws 2 TD
  
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• With dreams of being a barista, 9-year-old opens pop-up café

  09-09-2024 00:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- You've probably seen a pop-up lemonade stand in your neighborhood, but what about a pop-up café?A 9-year-old boy from Lancaster, with dreams of being a barista, has been serving up coffee in his neighborhood. He's giving back to the community one cup of joe at a time.Sunday mornings are a grind for Reese Giza, who owns and operates the Cat Cup Café. It's located inside his parent's garage — he is 9, after all."He had a little Melissa and Doug wooden Ke
  
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• Josh Allen throws 2 TDs, runs for 2 others as Bills rally for 34-28 win over Cardinals

  08-09-2024 22:36 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen had three of his four touchdowns in the second half and the Buffalo Bills overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat the Arizona Cardinals 34-28 on Sunday.Greg Rousseau had a career-best three sacks, including one that forced a fumble. The defense preserved the Bills' win when Damar Hamlin and Ja’Marcus Ingram broke up Kyler Murray’s pass attempt to Greg Dortch near the goal line on fourth-and-7 from Buffalo’s 29 with 26 seconds remaining.T
  
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• Hilbert football stunned in 76-0 loss to Cortland at home

  08-09-2024 14:18 via wivb.com
  
  HAMBURG, N.Y. (WSYR) -- Coming off a Division III National Championship, the Cortland Red Dragons stunned in their first game of the 2024 season, shutting out Hilbert 76-0.Returning at starting Quarterback, Zac Boyes, went 10-of-12 for 136 yards and three touchdowns while the Red Dragons put up 489 total yards of offense to Hilbert's 18 yards.
  Ethan Gallo shined on the ground attack with three touchdowns and 40 yards. Tomaso Ramos led the charge with 68 yards and a touchdown.Cortland returns hom
  
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• Mayor Brown calls offer to be Western Regional OTB CEO 'an exciting opportunity'

  08-09-2024 04:08 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown spoke with WIVB News 4 on Saturday for the first time since he was offered a position to be the next CEO and president of the Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation earlier this week.Brown was in attendance for his Kids Summer Reading Challenge event at the Buffalo Convention Center, and it marked his first media address in person since Thursday's news."Certainly an exciting opportunity," Brown said of the offer from WROTB. "Appreciate th
  
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• Buffalo police investigating fatal shooting on Walden Avenue

  08-09-2024 03:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Police say they're investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Walden Avenue Friday night.
  According to authorities, Ferry-Fillmore officers responded to the call on Walden just before 9:30 p.m., where a 42-year-old man was found in a backyard after being struck by gunfire.
  The man was declared deceased at the scene.
  Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Buffalo Police confidential tip line at 716-847-2255. Latest Local News Buffalo police invest
  
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• Jessica Pegula's rally ends at U.S. Open

  08-09-2024 00:14 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka got past Jessica Pegula 7-5, 7-5 in a rollicking U.S. Open women’s final Saturday to win her first championship at Flushing Meadows and third Grand Slam title of her career. Buffalonian Jessica Pegula is a major championship finalistPegula, a native New Yorker whose parents own the NFL’s Buffalo Bills and NHL’s Buffalo Sabres, was participating in a major final for the first time. She’s won 15 of her past 17 matche
  
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• Tornado confirmed in Allegany County

  07-09-2024 23:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The National Weather Service has confirmedthat a tornado touched down in Allegany County Friday night.
  According to preliminary survey results by the NWS storm survey team, between 9:34 p.m. and 9:50 p.m, an EF-1 tornado traveled for six miles between the Town of Wirt and the Town of Friendship.The tornado had a maximum path width of 200 yards and maximum wind speeds of 100 mph, the NWS said. Latest Local News Tornado confirmed in Allegany County Man hospitalized after be
  
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• Man hospitalized after being shot in arm on Hertel Avenue

  07-09-2024 20:11 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was hospitalized after being shot late Friday night on Hertel Avenue, a police spokesperson announced.Police responded just after 10 p.m. to the 1000 block of Hertel where a 26-year-old man was struck by gunfire in the arm while outside, officials said.The victim was transported away from Hertel by a civilian car, which was later stopped by police near Nottingham Terrace. The 26-year-old was then taken by ambulance to ECMC for treatment and is listed in stab
  
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• 1 dead after shooting at party in Buffalo

  07-09-2024 15:49 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man is dead after a shooting during a party late Friday night on Northland Avenue, a police spokesperson announced.Police responded around 11:30 p.m. to the 100 block of Northland, where a 28-year-old man was struck by gunfire during an argument at some type of party, officials said.The victim was declared deceased at the scene, according to police.Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to Buffalo police's confidential tip line at (716) 847-2255.Latest
  
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• Bicyclist dead after hit-and-run on Fillmore Avenue

  07-09-2024 15:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A bicyclist is dead after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run early Saturday morning in Buffalo, a police spokesperson announced.Police responded around 2:15 a.m. to Fillmore near Howard Street, where officials said a 24-year-old Cheektowaga man was riding a bicycle southbound on Fillmore when he was struck from behind by a vehicle. The victim was declared deceased at the scene.Witnesses told police that the vehicle involved, a dark SUV, left the scene of the incid
  
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• Niagara County house a total loss after Saturday morning fire

  07-09-2024 14:53 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A house in Niagara County was deemed a total loss following an early Saturday morning fire, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office announced.Reports of a fire at 8713 Main St. in the Village of Barker came in around 3:25 a.m., deputies said. Crews confirmed an active blaze inside the residence upon their arrival, and the home's two occupants were able to evacuate.One of the occupants, an 18-year-old woman, was transported to Medina Memorial Hospital for treatment of minor in
  
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• Jasper is an energetic pup in need of a forever home

  07-09-2024 14:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On this Saturday's Wake Up Wags, we met Jasper, a roughly 1-year-old, energetic dog in need of his forever home.Jasper is believed to be some sort of Husky mix and loves to be active. A house with another dog may be best, but simply taking him for walks could help burn off that energy.To learn more about Jasper and how to adopt him, watch the video above or click here.Adam Gorski is a Buffalo native who joined the WIVB News 4 team in 2022. You can find more of h
  
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• Joe Andreessen attends Lancaster Legends game ahead of Bills season

  07-09-2024 04:50 via wivb.com
  
  LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Joe Andreessen used to spend his Friday nights playing under the lights right at Lancaster High School. Now, he's heading to the big leagues to play for the team he grew up watching his entire life, but he'll never forget where he came from. Andreessen made an appearance at Friday night’s game as the Lancaster Legends took the field for their first game of the season at Lancaster High School. “Yeah I used to love coming out here Friday. That would
  
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• Buffalo man charged with criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds

  07-09-2024 00:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was charged with criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds after he knowingly brought a firearm onto the grounds of an elementary school in the Town of Tonawanda, police announced Friday.Officials said around 1:30 p.m. Thursday, police responded to Alexander Hamilton Elementary School for a "past-tense" report of an armed person on school grounds.
  A witness allegedly saw a male, later identified as Anibal Sepulveda Jr., 40, leaving the school with a
  
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