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Winning $50K Powerball ticket sold in Wayne County. Could it be yours?
The Powerball jackpot is on the rise with an estimated jackpot of $935 million. If someone matches all six balls in Saturday night's drawing, the winner would take home the grand prize, which currently has a cash option of $449.7 million. The latest Powerball jackpot is the second prize to surpass $800 million this year and the is the fifth largest jackpot in Powerball history, according to lottery officials.
Building evacuated, FBI investigation underway in downtown Rochester
Rochester, N.Y. — A building on Andrews Street was evacuated Thursday afternoon as part of an FBI investigation, according to police. The FBI confirmed it's conducting a "court-ordered law enforcement action" at the building. Several local departments were at the scene cooperating with the investigation. Police are not releasing...
Rochester police: Gunman robs McDonald's on Culver Road
Rochester, N.Y. — Police are looking for a suspect or suspects who robbed a McDonald's late Wednesday night. The gunpoint robbery was at the location on Culver Road near East Main Street shortly before 11 p.m. Police said a suspect came in, displayed a handgun and demanded money. Employees...
Don Alhart retiring after 58 years at 13WHAM News
Rochester, N.Y. — 13WHAM News anchor Don Alhart has announced his retirement effective later this year. He will anchor his last official broadcast on June 6, which marks the 58th anniversary of beginning his record-breaking career at 13WHAM ABC. Alhart’s longevity as a broadcast journalist at one TV station...
Webster will now get its Emergency Medical Service needs from Penfield
Webster, N.Y. — The Town of Webster will now get its Emergency Medical Service needs from Penfield. The town board approved a resolution terminating Northeast Quadrant Advanced Life Support and making Penfield Volunteer Emergency Ambulance the town's primary responding agency. The move will cost the town around $130,000. Town...
Arrest made in alleged abduction of Brighton teen
Brighton and State Police announced Thursday that a Brooklyn man has been taken into custody in connection with the abduction of a Brighton girl earlier this week. They said that 40-year-old Serdar Ozmen was arrested by a task force in Queens on Wednesday. He faces a first-degree felony kidnapping charge...
Rose City Drive In returns: Wayne County theater to reopen after 40 years
Newark, N.Y. — After closing in 1984, the Rose City Drive In movie theater in Wayne County is returning for a second act. The original 100-by-45-foot screen is still in place and ready to resume blockbuster features. The drive-in, located on State Route 31 in Newark, added a new...
What is Dyngus Day? Here's when it is, what to know and where to celebrate in Rochester
There's a saying that everyone is Polish on Dyngus Day, a Polish celebration held the Monday after Easter. With its huge Polish population, Buffalo is the epicenter of Dyngus Day celebrations in the United States, with a popular parade followed by parties held at bars and churches around the city. Cleveland holds Dyngus Day events as well. But gradually the tradition is making its way to Rochester, albeit on a much smaller scale.
RSCD superintendent proposes $1.07 billion budget, up 4.4% from prior year
Rochester School Superintendent Carmine Peluso on Thursday proposed a $1.07 billion budget for the district, a 4.4% increase from 2023-24. The budget would include a decrease of about 59 positions in the district's 5,680-person workforce, most of them academic support staff paid through federal anti-poverty funding. On the other hand, there are many additional special education and English language learner education positions.
Jury deliberating in murder trial of man connected to Kelvin Vickers
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — The second day of jury deliberations took place Thursday in a high-profile murder trial that has connections to Kelvin Vickers, the man who was convicted of murdering Rochester Police Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz. Rochester police officer's convicted killer sentenced to life in prison without parole |...
Brighton hosting ‘BrightON BrightOFF’ on April 8 for total solar eclipse
BRIGHTON, N.Y. — Rochester’s total solar eclipse is only 11 days away, as of Thursday. The eclipse will happen during the afternoon of Monday, April 8, and the Town of Brighton is planning on celebrating in Buckland Park. The town will host “BrightON BrightoOFF” from 1 to 5...
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