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Missing Person: Have you seen John Podgers?
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office issued a missing person alert for a Hamlin man last seen Thursday morning. Police said John Podgers, 61, was last seen leaving his home around 7:00 a.m. in a blue 2021 Ford F250 with the license plate 10350AJ. Podgers is described as 5’5″ with gray hair. […]
Local parent shares concern after fight at Willink Middle School
WEBSTER, N.Y. — Webster parents are seeking answers, after a student fight sent the Willink Middle School into a lockdown. It happened Tuesday morning just before 9 a.m. Police Chief Dennis Kohlmeier said no injuries or arrests were reported. But one student was aggressive toward officers attempting to intervene. Kohlmeier said the fight started after two students were texting, and the texts escalated to physical conflict.
Your guide to the music at the Rochester Lilac Festival 2024!
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Lilac Festival released its full line-up of local and regional bands, supporting talent, and headliners on the music side of things at the festival. Many bands are returning to the festival this year, but some new performances are hitting the stage. Below is a comprehensive guide to the concerts […]
Rochester man says he’s sick and tired of the chaos; three days later his cousin is killed
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – It was a violent weekend in Rochester, including a homicide between two people who knew each other. Just days before that killing, the cousin of the victim approached me to say he is fed up with the lawlessness in our city, especially stolen cars. Wednesday, we reunited at the corner where we met.
Former Greece USPS manager pleads guilty to stealing drugs from mail
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A former Greece Post Office station manager pleaded guilty Tuesday to taking drugs out of the mail and distributing them. From 2018 to 2022, Ralph Minni, 54, took packages containing controlled substances out of the mail, emptied them in his office, and returned the boxes back into the mail stream, according […]
Good Question: Why isn’t anyone living in the new Chili Paul Place apartments?
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Why isn’t anyone living in the Chili Paul Place apartments, which went up next to the Wegmans off Chili Avenue and Paul Road more than a year ago?. Mary Anne writes: “I am curious about the new apartments built in Chili near Wegmans and Paul Road. They have been vacant for at least two years, maybe more. With all the people looking for housing, why haven’t they opened?”
Flower City Challenge to close roads this weekend
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A traffic advisory has been released regarding the Flower City Challenge race this weekend. YellowJacket Racing and Fleet Feet organized this annual half marathon, 5k, and kid’s half-mile race which takes place on streets around the City of Rochester. Over 2000 participants have signed up for the longer two runs and […]
U of R students move encampment; Spring Fest activities will go on as scheduled
Rochester, N.Y. — Students at the University of Rochester are continuing their on-campus protest, moving the encampment to the university’s Quad. The U of R says the traditional Dandelion Day and Spring Fest activities will continue as scheduled this weekend.
TAKE-5 ticket worth over $19k sold in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A top-prize winning TAKE-5 ticket was sold in Rochester! According to the New York State Lottery, the ticket was sold at a Wegmans on East Ridge Road. The ticket was worth over $19,000. This was one of many lottery tickets sold in Rochester this month. The most recent was a $12,000 […]
Rochester in Focus: April 7, 2024
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — This week on Rochester in Focus, News10NBC sits down with Deb Ross ahead of Monday’s total solar eclipse in Rochester. Habitat for Humanities annual gala is coming up this month. The president and CEO joins News10NBC to chat about the upcoming event. Our last segment...
Greece Athena grad named Notre Dame Leprechaun
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — A local face will serve as perhaps the most iconic mascot in college football this fall. Riley Catena, who graduated from Greece Athena High School last year, will be one of the University of Notre Dame's four Leprechauns for the 2024 season. Before enrolling at...
National Prescription Drug Day: Drop off unused prescription medication in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Saturday, April 27 is National Prescription Drug Day – a twice-a-year event sponsored by the DEA encouraging people to take steps and remove unwanted, unused, or expired medications from their homes. The DEA says that this can help reduce medication misuse, opioid addiction, and...
Police: Stolen car recovered after suspects pull gun
Rochester, N.Y. — A stolen vehicle was recovered at North Plymouth Avenue and Ambrose Street, after two suspects allegedly pulled guns on someone searching for the car. Around midnight, police responded to reports of a handgun menacing incident on Locust Street. The partner of the stolen vehicle's owner found the car occupied by multiple people. At least two of them allegedly drew guns before fleeing the scene.
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