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Lackawanna man pleads guilty for role in kidnapping conspiracy of sister
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Lackawanna man pleaded guilty to the charge of misprision of felony for his role in the kidnapping conspiracy of his sister that lasted for more than two years, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. In September 2021, 32-year-old Waleed Abughanem, along with his father and brother, allegedly forced the victim to […]
Jury finds Buffalo man guilty of 2022 murder
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A jury found a Buffalo man guilty of murder among other charges Wednesday morning in connection with a September 2022 shooting, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office announced. Officials accused 42-year-old Joel Coleman of killing 34-year-old Nicholas Petroski by shooting him once in the neck with an illegal gun around 5:15 […]
4 check: Rasmus Dahlin’s injury and captaincy plans, no time for nostalgia as Sabres ‘got to get right to it’
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Reforming their identity as a Lindy Ruff team after more than a decade wandering the wilderness outside playoff contention, the Sabres opened training camp Wednesday with hard practice sessions to meet the competitive standard the returning coach seeks to implement. For all that’s new at the downtown arena — the refurbished […]
Man seriously injured in motorcycle crash at Delaware, W. Utica
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash in Buffalo on Wednesday, authorities said. Officials said the accident happened just before 12:45 p.m. at Delaware Avenue and West Utica Street. Police said the man who was injured is in his 30s. He was transported by ambulance to ECMC. The crash […]
‘A tough skate’ for Sabres in Lindy Ruff’s return to training camp
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Sabres dropped the puck for training camp Wednesday at KeyBank Center, marking the first day of an exciting new chapter. This season, a fresh coaching staff takes the helm, with Lindy Ruff making his comeback as coach in Buffalo. The first practice under Ruff was anything but easy; it was […]
Payton Henry, catcher carted off field from bat blow to head, returns to Bisons lineup
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Payton Henry will return to his catching position for the Buffalo Bisons on Wednesday for the first time in over three months since Henry was carted off the diamond and hospitalized after being struck in the head by a batter’s backswing. Buffalo’s game at Syracuse on June 1 was discontinued after […]
James Cook extends Bills award run
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 2-0 start to this season has produced consecutive player of the week awards for the Buffalo Bills. Running back James Cook was selected as the AFC’s top offensive performer for his role in Buffalo’s 31-10 win at Miami in Week 2. That follows Greg Rousseau receiving the defensive player […]
Man wanted for shooting in Tonawanda turns self in
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man who has been wanted for over a week in connection to a shooting in Tonawanda earlier this month turned himself in on Tuesday night, the Town of Tonawanda Police Department said. Joel Brown, 42, is facing charges connected to an alleged shooting on Kenmore Avenue on Sept. 9. […]
Woj bomb: ESPN’s Wojnarowski leaves news to manage St. Bonaventure basketball program
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, a St. Bonaventure alumnus, will leave news to become the general manager of Bonnies’ men’s basketball program, the school announced Wednesday. Known as “Woj,” he has been known for breaking news in the NBA for years, will take over as the general manager of the program. In his […]
Starpoint superintendent pleads not guilty to DWI charge
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Starpoint Central School District superintendent Sean Croft pleaded not guilty to DWI in West Seneca Town Court on Tuesday. Prosecutors said that Croft was driving while intoxicated when he struck a tree on Nina Terrace near the intersection of East and West Road on the afternoon of Aug. 31. He was […]
Large house fire causes home to collapse on Pooley Place
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A large house fire caused a home on Pooley Place to collapse on Wednesday morning. The fire broke out in the area of 62 and 64 Pooley around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday. As of just after 6 a.m., the fire has gone to a second alarm and firefighters are still working to […]
Juvenile arrested, charged with making threat of mass harm against school districts
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A juvenile was arrested Tuesday and charged with making threats against the Lockport and Newfane school districts, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office announced. Earlier on Tuesday, Lockport city school district superintendent Dr. Mathis Calvin III wrote a letter to parents and guardians addressing threatening posts made on social media. “We take […]
Buffalo Common Council looking for ways to fill vacant seats if Mayor steps down
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Attention remains focused on city hall as speculation grows regarding the timing of Mayor Byron Brown’s potential resignation to assume the leadership role at Western Regional Off-Track Betting. If he does, Buffalo common council president Chris Scanlon will assume the role of acting mayor of Buffalo. However, it remains to be […]
‘Huddle for Hunger’ unites Bills players and fans for a cause
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Wide receiver Mack Hollins stood tall among the volunteers collecting food donations from a lineup of cars at One Bills Drive Tuesday afternoon — despite standing in his traditional bare feet. “I’ve always done community stuff,” he said as he grabbed bags of food donated by Bills fans rolling by in […]
Local youth football league works with police to ensure safety during games
BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) — A local youth football league is making safety a top priority after a coach from Rochester was shot during a game this past weekend. “When I first heard the shots, I couldn’t believe it,” said Ilianna Robinson, who was at Sunday’s football game at Emerson Park. “I heard the lady say […]
Niagara Falls woman pleads guilty to vehicular assault after seriously injuring juvenile
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Niagara Falls woman pleaded guilty Tuesday afternoon to second-degree vehicular assault after hitting and seriously injuring a juvenile last year, the Niagara County District Attorney’s Office announced. The incident occurred on July 19. Officials said the juvenile, Nevaeh Quarantillo, was riding her bicycle on Ferry Avenue when Juajhane Cox, 25, […]
Allegany man, Olean woman charged with conspiracy to produce child pornography
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An Allegany man and an Olean woman were arrested and charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to produce child pornography, the United States Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday. Officials said on March 2, 2024, officers were called to Walmart in Olean for a report of a domestic dispute between Kayla Kio, 26 […]
New Jersey man allegedly stole gold bars from elderly Orchard Park victim
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A New Jersey man pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud after allegedly stealing a large quantity of gold bars from a 76-year-old Orchard Park victim last year, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday. According to officials, 29-year-old Jaspreet Singh conspired with others to fraudulently convince victims to provide money […]
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