Evening Briefing: Discovery of graffiti puts Highmark Stadium construction on hold, tuition assistance not...
Good evening, Rochester. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. A larger storm system moves in on Wednesday. This will bring the chance for more widespread rain and isolated areas of freezing rain into the region. Any ice accumulation will be minor...
Winter weather advisory issued for Finger Lakes, Central NY for Wednesday and Thursday
On Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. a winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Wednesday 5 a.m. until Thursday 1 a.m. for Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Cayuga and Genesee counties. The weather service comments, “Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of less than...
Three seriously injured in head-on crash in Henrietta
HENRIETTA, N.Y. — Three people were seriously injured in a head-on crash between a Hummer and a truck at around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday evening on East River Road in Henrietta. One of them may have life-threatening injuries, according to the Henrietta Fire District. Multiple agencies were on the scene assisting with rescue...
Warrant arrest tied to December theft
A Rochester woman faces a larceny charge tied to a December shoplifting complaint. Kamryn A. Lewis, 26, was arrested on a warrant for Petit Larceny . Police investigated a reported theft on Dec. 28 at an Eastern Boulevard business. Investigators determined Lewis left the store without paying for $441.25 in...
Local leaders in Rochester explore solutions to tackle poverty
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A forum was held Monday night at Immanuel Baptist Church on Park Avenue to discuss strategies to tackle poverty in Rochester. The event, organized by Citizen Action of New York, brought together panelists, including individuals who have run for office and those who’ve worked in the banking sector....
Former RCSD employee pleads guilty to lesser charge in child endangerment case
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — A former employee of the Rochester City School District, charged last year in a child endangerment case, has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. The Rochester Police Department received a report on April 9 from a parent claiming that Katherine Gibble, an employee at Virgil I. Grissom School...
Seneca deputies’ quick action credited with saving driver
A crash in Fayette left a Webster man hurt — and deputies scrambling to stop heavy bleeding at the scene. Michael Montanez-Sanchez of Webster lost control of his vehicle while heading north on State Route 96 and struck a utility pole, according to the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Tim Thompson said deputies...
Third suspect faces murder charge in 2024 Farmington death
Authorities have filed a third murder charge in connection with the death of a Farmington woman whose case was initially believed to be a drug overdose but later determined to involve robbery and theft. Victoria Nicole Vitale, 32, was discovered dead Feb. 22, 2024 at a home on Terry Drive in the Town of Farmington.…...
Mamma G’s opens second location in Monroe County
Pittsford, N.Y. — A popular Italian restaurant in Henrietta is expanding its operations. Mamma G's is opening a second location in Pittsford Plaza Wednesday at 4 p.m. The business, owned by the Troiano family, opened its first location on West Henrietta Road back in 2015. The new restaurant will...
Pedestrian struck by RTS bus that was hit by vehicle involved in pursuit
Rochester, N.Y. — New York State Police are investigating a crash during a pursuit Tuesday morning on the city's north side. Troopers tried to make a traffic stop on the suspect vehicle around 10:55 a.m. in Rochester. The vehicle fled the scene and eventually ran a red light at the intersection of Clifford and Hudson...
