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15-year-old arrested following police chase in Rochester
Rochester, N.Y. — A teenager faces charges following a police chase on the city's west side. New York State Police troopers attempted to stop a stolen Kia on Lyell Avenue just before 11:15 a.m. Thursday. Police said the vehicle didn't stop, so troopers pursued it. The 15-year-old driver reportedly...
Canandaigua man sentenced to 20 years in prison for rape
ROCHESTER, N.Y., (WROC) — The Ontario County District Attorney’s Office has announced the sentencing of a man to 20 years in prison for rape. According to the DA’s office, Jeffrey Kuney, 45, of Canandaigua was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison with 20 years post-release supervision for his conviction for rape in the first […]
Man pleads guilty to fatal 2021 Clarkson crash
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A man pleaded guilty to a vehicular manslaughter charges relating to a crash that cost a woman her life. Kenneth William Ingham, 48, was arrested in South Carolina following a homicide investigation in Monroe County back in November of 2023. Police said he was arrested on vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, […]
fairlife breaks ground for massive dairy processing plant in Webster
Governor Kathy Hochul and other area officials helped with the ceremonial groundbreaking Thursday for a massive dairy processing facility in the Town of Webster. The facility to be built off Tebor Road involves a $650 million investment by fairlife, a company that makes ultra-filtered milk products. It is owned by Coca Cola.
RIT groundbreaking new Tiger Stadium
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — In “groundbreaking” news the Rochester Institute of Technology is celebrating the start of construction for its new Tiger Stadium! We’re told the 30-million-dollar project will feature a 38-thousand-square-foot facility with new team locker rooms, a training room, a media suite, a concession area, and an outdoor concourse. Executive Director of Athletics […]
You're right, it's been gloomy even for Rochester
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Most people who live around here expect it to be cloudy especially from November through March. 2024 has been particularly gloomy, as 74% of days with either mostly cloudy or an overcast sky. You read that right. Out of 109 days so far this year,...
Rochester Mayor Malik Evans on the 2024 State of the City
In his State of the City address Wednesday night, Mayor Malik Evans described Rochester as a city on the upswing. As reportedby WXXI’s Gino Fanelli, Evans emphasized growing employment, increased generational wealth, and strides in public safety. He also discussed areas where there’s more work to be done, including addressing violence and crime in Rochester.
RIT breaks ground on new soccer, lacrosse stadium
Henrietta, N.Y. — Rochester Institute of Technology broke ground Thursday on a new athletic facility. Tiger Stadium will house RIT's soccer and lacrosse teams. The $30 million, 38,828-square-foot stadium will have 1,180 seats, along with standing room and additional capacity in a hospitality room. The facility will include locker...
Expert shares bloom outlook as 126th annual Lilac Festival approaches
Rochester, N.Y. — The 126th annual Lilac Festival is less than one month away. Monroe County's horticulture specialist shared his expectations Thursday for what the lilac forecast will look like during this year's festival, which runs May 10-19 at Highland Park. "It's been a really funny spring this year,...
RCSD students explore sky-high learning with hot air balloons
Rochester, N.Y. — Students at Pinnacle School No. 35 took learning to new heights with a hands-on lesson on hot air balloons Thursday. The students got to explore the inside of a balloon and learn about how they work, what they're made of, and even got a little weather lesson as well.
Police: Several rental cars stolen from Rochester airport by thieves posing as employees
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says nine vehicles have been stolen from the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport since the beginning of the year. Eight of those vehicles stolen from the airport are rentals, and one is an employees that was parked in the...
Opponent wants former Mayor Lovely Warren removed from Rochester City Court judge ballot
Rochester, N.Y. — A fellow candidate for City Court judge wants former Mayor Lovely Warren removed from the ballot. Michael Geraci filed a petition claiming Warren — who announced her run for the seat last month — has also filed to be a member of the Monroe County Democratic Committee.
Our Bright Spot shines on horses and "ducts"!
Honeoye Falls, N.Y. — Our Bright Spot shines on John Betlem Heating and Cooling and their generous contribution to EquiCenter, providing therapy through horseback riding. Betlem installed a new ductless heating pump system for the center's new classroom. It will provide year-round comfort for therapeutic and community services. __
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