Jury selection underway in trial of Chris Long, charged with manslaughter in fatal 490...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – New information has emerged in the trial of Chris Long, who faces several charges, including manslaughter. Prosecutors said 10 jurors have been seated so far. Long, 25, pleaded not guilty. Police said he was driving drunk when he hit a barrier on 490 near Culver Road, causing the car to roll over […]
Keeping pets safe in heat: Lollypop Farm sees surge in calls amid rising temperatures
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Being outside in the hot weather too long can be dangerous for people, but it can also be deadly for pets. Lollypop Farm said phones have already been ringing nonstop this summer. The Humane Society of Greater Rochester said a dog's body temperature is higher...
Federal spending plan to have ‘profound impact’ on U of R, university says
Leaders with the University of Rochester say the recently signed spending plan in Washington, D.C. will impact the university. In a statement released Monday, the U of R says it will have a "profound impact" on its finances, operations and the U of R medicine health care system. Officials there...
Consumer Investigation: Elderly residents forced out of their homes have hired an attorney
FAIRPORT, N.Y. – Seniors at The Northfield apartment complex in Fairport are being forced out of their homes because the cash-strapped non-profit providing their care, Family Service of Rochester, has closed. The organization is selling the complex and has informed residents they must vacate by the end of the month....
“Too much trouble, too many fights”: Heavy police response near Durand Eastman Beach
A man was taken to the hospital after being hit in the head with an object, possibly a glass bottle, during a fight on Durand Eastman Beach on Sunday.
Webster home damaged by massive garage fire
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A home on Gravel Road in Webster was damaged Sunday morning by a large fire in the garage. Around 12:05 a.m. Sunday, West Webster firefighters responded to the home and saw flames shooting out of the garage. Fire crews were able to knock the fire down within 20 minutes. Most of […]
House fire on Siebert Place under investigation
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Firefighters are working to investigate what caused a house on Siebert Place to catch fire. Around 2 a.m. Monday morning, firefighters found heavy smoke and flames coming from the two-and-a-half-story house. Nobody was in the house at the time of the fire. The fire was able to be brought down...
Power restored to most after 1,700 lose power on Sunday night
Power has been restored for most customers on Monday morning after a wave of power outages on Sunday night in Monroe and Wayne counties.
Yellow Alert: Possible flash flooding in some counties south of Rochester
UPDATE: Brace for the possibility of flash flooding if you live in Livingston, Ontario, or Yates counties. We’ve issued a Yellow Alert for Monday afternoon and evening. There’s also a smaller chance that a lake breeze could cause some heavy downpours west of Rochester along Route 104. However, the main focus is on...
International Plaza hosts Sunday Brunch Unplugged
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The International Plaza in Rochester hosted a brunch on Sunday to showcase the smooth tunes of Jemaes Graham, an Angie Stone Tribute by La’Qunica Allen, and live music by DJ Shawn. Market Days at the Plaza offers a variety of cultural and community events throughout the year. Participants...
