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• News 4 Art Director Kurt Murphy retires after 43 years

  01-04-2025 00:15 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Longtime News 4 Art Director Kurt Murphy has retired after 43 years at the station.He was a pioneer, overseeing the switch from drawing to digital graphics throughout his time at News 4. Everything you see here at News 4 -- from our logo to our animation -- was designed by Kurt.To hear Kurt's story, listen to his full interview with Dave Greber and Kelsey Anderson in the video player above.
  
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• Town of Tonawanda seeks approval of up to $26M from state for raw water project

  23-04-2025 02:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Town of Tonawanda is seeking approval of up to $26 million in state funding to make improvements to the raw water system that maintains the River Road Industrial Corridor, which various industrial facilities in the area rely on, the town announced Tuesday.Town officials said the need for new infrastructure has increased since the closure of Sumitomo Rubber last November, adding that the redevelopment of the facility could draw new manufacturers to the area to stand al
  
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• 1 injured after shooting in Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood

  23-04-2025 02:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person was injured after a shooting that occurred early Monday evening in Buffalo's Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood, a city spokesperson said.Police responded to a report of a male shot at 6:47 p.m. in the area of Broadway and Memorial Drive.The victim sustained non life-threatening injuries and was transported to ECMC by a private vehicle, officials said.Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to call or text the Buffalo Police Department's confidentia
  
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• How to watch Buffalo Bandits vs. San Diego Seals NLL quarterfinal playoff game

  23-04-2025 01:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The top-seeded Buffalo Bandits begin their quest for a third consecutive NLL title Friday when they host San Diego Seals in the NLL quarterfinals.Despite being the lowest-seeded team in the playoffs, the Seals gave the Bandits two tough games this season, with each team winning on the road by one goal.The opening faceoff for the single-elimination game is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday at KeyBank Center. Here's how to watch, stream and listen to the game.TelevisionWe're pr
  
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• Town of Tonawanda Police Department receives donated therapy dog 

  23-04-2025 00:59 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Town of Tonawanda has a new puppy on patrol, but she won’t be sniffing out bombs or drugs. Instead, she’ll be used as a therapy dog for officers and the public.The donation came from the nonprofit, Hope Rises. Local treat company, Milk-Bone also offered food for the English Bulldog, and WNY Heroes is training her free of charge.Her name is Lucy, which is a nod to former Town of Tonawanda Police Lt. Christine Milosich, who died at the age of 39 in 2021. Mil
  
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• Local leaders to make announcement on former Westwood Country Club

  23-04-2025 00:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Local leaders will make an announcement Wednesday morning about the future of the former Westwood Country Club in Amherst, which has caused a lot of controversy over the years.The announcement is expected to bring new details about a "county-town partnership that will breathe new life" into the historic site.Amherst bought the 171-acre property on North Forest Road for $7.8 million in April 2023. The town has said the course property will be used for a public park.
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• New restaurant in North Tonawanda to open at end of month

  23-04-2025 00:24 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- North Tonawanda is welcoming a new restaurant on April 30.The Ironton, located at 126 Wheatfield St., will be serving up American cuisine with a southern twist.North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec described the restaurant as a "warm and inviting space with a cozy, upscale vibe and an outdoor patio perfect for spring and summer dining." He said owners the Reist family are bringing something special to the community.Courtesy: Austin TylecCourtesy: Austin TylecCourtesy: Austin
  
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• 30 prospects in 30 days: Ohio State's Lathan Ransom is a hard-hitting safety

  23-04-2025 00:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Lathan Ransom plays like he was shot out of a cannon. The safety from Ohio State played in nearly 60 games during his five-year college career in Columbus.2024 was his best season. Ransom was a third team all-American posting some impressive numbers.
  The hard-hitting defensive back had 76 tackles, nine tackles for loss with one sack and an interception. His biggest strength is helping stop the run, but he's also solid against the pass."At Ohio State we were asked to
  
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• Erie County Legislature postpones review of D.J. Granville

  23-04-2025 00:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Erie County Legislature postponed its review of the Erie County Sheriff Department's Chief of Narcotics D.J. Granville, which was scheduled for Thursday. Erie Co. legislators call for answers on allegations against ECSO’s chief of narcoticsGranville allegedly smashed into six vehicles and damaged seven vehicles in total on Buffalo's West Side while on duty in April of last year, causing nearly $60,000 in damage.Five Buffalo police offers were placed on administr
  
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• Judge rejects motion to dismiss death penalty in Tops mass shooting case

  22-04-2025 23:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A federal judge rejected a motion to dismiss the government's notice of intent to seek the death penalty in the Buffalo mass shooting case, according to a district court filing Tuesday.The rejection comes after the defense team for admitted gunman Payton Gendron argued last November that it should be unconstitutional for him to receive the death penalty because he was 18 years old at the time of the racially targeted attack, where he killed 10 Black people and injured thr
  
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• 'Mother Nature was not nice to us': Locals, officials react to Monday's flash flooding

  22-04-2025 23:41 via wivb.com
  
  TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Monuments and gravestones were halfway submerged at the Mount Olivet Cemetery on Monday following flash flooding in Tonawanda.
  "I couldn't believe it--I've never seen it rain harder, I mean, I didn't know what it was--it was a little scary," said Tom Christy, the director of Buffalo Catholic Cemeteries. "It just rained harder than we've ever seen. I am a life long resident and it rained harder than anyone remembers."The cemetery believes their grounds had around
  
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• Survivors of sexual abuse react to Buffalo Diocese's $150M settlement

  22-04-2025 22:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Survivors of the sexual abuse reportedly carried out by members of the Diocese of Buffalo reacted to the Diocese's agreement to pay $150 million to settle over 800 claims of sexual abuse.Their reactions followed a federal court hearing regarding the settlement that took place on Tuesday in downtown Buffalo and took years to reach.One survivor said he was disappointed and doesn't believe the church took enough accountability, while others said no amount of money will truly
  
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• Bills RB James Cook absent from voluntary workouts, 'unfair' to assume contract holdout, GM Brandon Beane says

  22-04-2025 21:43 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Bills running back James Cook did not report for the start of Buffalo's voluntary offseason workouts, general manager Brandon Beane said Tuesday. But the GM is not yet concerned that Cook is holding out for a new contract."It’s voluntary. So guys come and go," Beane said during his pre-draft news conference. "Guys have things going on. Try not to look too far into it."
  Cook is entering the final season of his rookie contract after leading the NFL with 16 r
  
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• Sabres add to business staff, hiring Jake Vernon to oversee ticketing, sponsorships

  22-04-2025 19:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Sabres have made a postseason addition to their front office, though not the hockey operations staff shakeup that some anticipated.Buffalo hired Jake Vernon as their chief commercial officer on Tuesday. Vernon will oversee ticketing and sponsorship operations, and report to CEO Pete Guelli, the team announced. He spent the past 12 seasons with basketball's Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, working in sales and ticketing.“I’ve been looking to add to our lead
  
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• Sabres castoff Jeff Skinner breaks 15-year playoff drought

  22-04-2025 18:52 via wivb.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner finally made his Stanley Cup playoff debut Monday night after 15 seasons and a league-record 1,078 regular season games.Skinner ended the longest wait for a postseason debut in NHL history by contributing an assist in the Oilers' wild 6-5 loss to the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 of their first-round series.Skinner, who turns 33 years old next month, has been an NHL regular since he was 18. He has racked up six 30-goal seasons
  
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• City of Tonawanda to host paint recycling event

  22-04-2025 18:42 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. – Whether you’re looking to celebrate Earth Day or finally tackle that spring cleaning to-do list, the City of Tonawanda is giving residents an eco-friendly way to clear out old paint.On Saturday, April 26, the city is teaming up with GreenSheen, an environmentally conscious paint recycling company, to collect unwanted paint products. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the City of Tonawanda High School parking lot.GreenSheen will accept latex and oil-b
  
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• New Siena Poll: Is Hochul gaining favorability in NY?

  22-04-2025 17:04 via wivb.com
  
  LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Siena College released another poll of New Yorkers conducted by the Siena College Research Institute. This new poll surveyed 802 registered voters in New York about their thoughts on Governor Kathy Hochul and her budget proposals, President Donald Trumps administration proposals, and the favorability of Senator Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.For the first time since January 2024, Hochul saw positive movement when it came to
  
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• Alternative rock band Everclear to hold free concert at Erie County Fair

  22-04-2025 16:01 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Alternative rock band Everclear will hold a free concert at the Erie County Fair this August as part of the Channel 4 Concert Series.The band will play at the fair on Aug. 11. The concert is included in gate admission for the fair on that day.The band, formed in 1991 in Portland, Ore., has sold more than six million records and has had 12 top 40 hits. Top songs include 'Santa Monica,' 'Father of Mine' and 'I Will Buy You a New Life.'Tickets to the fair go on sale on
  
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• Sad Boys Brewing closes after just 2 years

  22-04-2025 12:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Sad Boys Brewing, located on Exchange Street near Larkin Square, has closed unexpectedly after just two years in business.In a social media post on Monday, owners said the closure was due to "unforeseen circumstances" and that it has closed effective immediately.
  The bar first opened in March 2023 and was known for regularly experimenting with new beers."We would like to thank all our loyal patrons for the past 2 amazing years," the bar wrote in the social media post
  
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• Best-selling authors reflect on the Oklahoma City bombing

  22-04-2025 01:47 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- About 30 years after the Oklahoma City bombing, we look back at the tragedy and WNY's connection to it: the bomber grew up here.At 9:02 a.m. on April 19, 1995, a bomb exploded at the Murrah Federal Building, killing 168 people, including 19 children. The bomber, Timothy McVeigh, grew up in Pendleton. And in the years following the attack, two Buffalo News reporters would be allowed access to him in federal prison, telling his story. Authors Dan Herbeck and Lou Michel
  
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• 'It's losing a family member': Canisius University reflects on the passing of Jesuit Pope Francis

  22-04-2025 00:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A day of celebration is being followed by a day of mourning for the Catholic Church, as Pope Francis passed away the day after Easter."We kind of consider Pope Francis part of our family, so it's losing a family member really," said Father Fred Betti S.J., a Chaplain at Canisius University. "In the midst of all the sadness, knowing that he's been sick, we kind of knew this might happen, but I also find it all joyful and wonderful that he was able to spend Easter with the
  
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• Former Williamsville PTSA treasurer repays money she was suspected of stealing

  22-04-2025 00:19 via wivb.com
  
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A former Williamsville PTSA Council treasurer has repaid the nonprofit more than $26,000 that she was suspected of stealing.News 4 Investigates obtained a hand-written notarized agreement from January in which former treasurer Danielle Alba disclosed she took the money from the nonprofit organization, but stops short of explaining the reasons.The agreement between Alba and council co-presidents Lydia Ramos and Endell Osuna states police would not be notified if she repaid
  
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• Buffalonians reflect on Pope Francis' legacy: 'We should be building bridges, not walls'

  21-04-2025 22:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Local Catholics are mourning Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church and its first Latin American pontiff, who died at the age of 88.The Vatican announced his passing on Easter Monday at 7:35 a.m. local time. He died at his residence in Casa Santa Marta.“He’s a man who did so much for my church, and he now has the prize of all that effort,” said local Catholic Thomas Beecher. “He lived in a guest house. He didn’t live
  
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• Ellicottville man sentenced for stealing vehicle, fleeing from PA to NY

  21-04-2025 21:10 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An Ellicottville man was sentenced to six to 12 years in prison and ordered to pay restitution for stealing a vehicle and fleeing from Pennsylvania to New York, the McKean County District Attorney's Office announced Monday.Officials said Patrick Fuhr, 65, stole a vehicle from a Buffalo car dealership on Aug. 30, 2023, and was charged. He then made bail a couple of months after the arrest.On Jan. 2, 2024, state police attempted to pull Fuhr over, which is when he tried to
  
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• Buffalo Diocese agrees to pay $150M to settle sexual abuse claims

  21-04-2025 19:03 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Diocese of Buffalo agreed to pay $150 million to settle over 800 claims of sexual abuse, sources confirmed to WIVB News 4 on Monday. The settlement follows years of efforts to reach an agreement of compensation for victims, and the Diocese's bankruptcy filing in 2020.The claims were a large factor in the Diocese's decision to close and merge churches across Western New York over the past year, along with declining number of priests and parishioners.One year after stat
  
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• Buffalo man sentenced to 6 years in prison for string of thefts on Elmwood, Hertel

  21-04-2025 17:09 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was sentenced on Thursday to six years in prison and five years of post-release supervision after he allegedly shoplifted from local stores on over 20 occasions, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced.The thefts took place on the 2100 block of Elmwood Avenue, the 400 block of Hertel Avenue, and the 300 block of Amherst Street, officials said.Corey Alan Anthony, 36, is suspected of stealing from a home improvement store on Elmwood Avenue nine ti
  
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• Fire causes $200K in damage to Buffalo home, displaces 1

  21-04-2025 14:40 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A fire that occurred early Monday morning displaced one person and caused an estimated total of $200,000 in damages to a Buffalo home, a city spokesperson announced.Officials said the fire started in the attic at a vacant home located at 138 Dewitt St. and resulted in a full roof collapse. There were reportedly no contents inside.The fire spread to two nearby homes, causing an estimated total of $5,000 in damage to one and $60,000 to the other.One adult was displaced by t
  
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• Diocese reacts to Pope's death: 'may we be constantly inspired'

  21-04-2025 13:24 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Diocese of Buffalo and Bishop Michael Fisher said that they will be "constantly inspired by [Pope Francis'] pursuit of holiness, his warmth, humor [and] keen insights into the mysteries and traditions of our faith," following the Pope's death.Pope Francis, who had served as the Pope of the Catholic Church since 2013, died early Monday at 88 following a lengthy illness. Pope Francis dies at 88Pope Francis’ example of humility and simplicity, his constant cal
  
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• What are the rites and rituals after a pope dies?

  21-04-2025 11:58 via wivb.com
  
  VATICAN CITY (AP) — The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his successor begins. They involve the certification of death and public display of his body for the faithful to pay their respects, followed by the funeral and burial.Pope Francis, who died on Monday, revised various rites last year, simplifying the funeral rituals to emphasize his role as a mere bishop and allowing for burial outside
  
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• Pope Francis dies at 88

  21-04-2025 10:54 via wivb.com
  
  VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday. He was 88.Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the announcement, which was read out by Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, from the chapel of the Domus Santa Marta, where Francis lived.Pope Francis smiles at the end of
  
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