‘This is unbelievable.’ Sammy Hagar learns that his Rochester roots run deep
It’s well-known that Salinas, California, native Sammy Hagar lived here briefly in 1969, during which time he acquired a taste for...
What was life like in the 1980s in Rochester? Take a peek
Do you remember the 1980s? Journey back in time with this collection of 195 rare photos showing life in Rochester during the 1980s. These...
76-year-old ex-Rochester burglar allegedly strikes again in Florida
Nearly 50 years ago, Mervin "Bobby" Hadden Jr. was known for his burglary exploits: He cut alarm wires, he broke in from rooftops, he...
RPD looking to hire nearly 100 new officers
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The Rochester Police Department is looking to hire nearly 100 new police officers to keep up with the needs and demands...
‘It has to stop’: Family of murder victim speaks out as day 2 of...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Nearly three years ago, 29-year-old Devon Wilburn was shot and killed outside of a corner store on Dewey Avenue. Over two...
‘Not fair:’ Rochester man says he hasn’t received refund, furniture set from Ruby-Gordon following...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A day after Ruby-Gordon announced their closure — and months after the company filed for bankruptcy — News 8...
100 million awarded to 50 New York school districts
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Governor Kathy Hochul awarded $100 million to 50 school districts and BOCES throughout the State of New York on...
Transgender woman breaks track records at New York college: ‘The thing that never happens...
A transgender woman at the Rochester Institute of Technology broke two track-and-field records on Friday. According to WHAM, Sadie Schreiner broke the college's record...
Two arrested in Rochester for brutal Christmas robbery
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Two men were arrested and charged with attempted murder Tuesday in connection to a Christmas beating that left the...
Lollypop Farm seeking short-term foster homes
Perinton, N.Y. - Lollypop Farm is seeking short-term foster homes while its dog kennels undergo maintenance. Work is scheduled to begin Monday. The shelter...
