Bright Spot: A life-changing teacher
Rochester, N.Y. - Our Bright Spot shines on a teacher who's changing lives. Flower City School #54 elementary music teacher, Zachary Arnez, has been nominated for National Life Group’s 2025-26 LifeChanger of the Year award. The award recognizes the very best educators and employees across the country who are...
Strong Night Across Events for Mountaineers at RIT
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Mansfield University men's track and field team competed on January 23 at the RIT Friday Meet hosted by Rochester Institute of Technology. Cahsid Raymond finished first in the 60-meter dash with a final time of 6.94. Calvin Cragle made finals in shot put placing third...
Amerks host Military Appreciation night during game against Cleveland Monsters Saturday
The Rochester Americans hosted their annual Military Appreciation Night Saturday as they faced off against the Cleveland Monsters.
NY weather update: Part of New York placed under a winter storm warning until...
On Sunday at 1:13 a.m. the National Weather Service released an updated winter storm warning valid from 7 a.m. until Tuesday 7 a.m. for Monroe, Wayne, Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson and Lewis counties. "Total snow accumulations 12 to 18 inches. The highest amounts are expected along the Lake Ontario shore and...
Man injured in hit and run on Monroe Ave., RPD investigates
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Around 9 a.m. Saturday, a man was injured in a hit-and-run on Monroe Avenue, police say. Officers responded to the area of Monroe Avenue and Cornell Street to find a 40-year-old resident of the city who said they’d been hit by a gray sedan. Police say the vehicle allegedly contiuned to […]
2026 Rochester International Jazz Festival Announces 16 More Artists
Stay tuned! We will announce the full festival lineup, including 50 more Club Pass artists, 100-plus free shows, and what's new, on March 10. Marc Iacona and John Nugent, producers of the 23rd Edition Rochester International Jazz Festival in partnership with Rochester Regional Health, are pleased to announce 16 more...
RFD investigating water leak on East Avenue; Resident says her apartment flooded
We’re working to learn more about a water leak on East Avenue that one resident says left her apartment flooded.
Winter storm update for WNY
Rochester, NY (WHAM) - A large Winter storm will have a significant impact on our weather in WNY today, tonight, and Monday. Winter storm warnings are in effect for all areas in WNY through early Tuesday morning as a result of the expected snow. Here's some of the weather background...
Several counties under travel advisories due to storm; Local and state crews prepare roads
Crews are salting the roads on Sunday morning as the Rochester region braces for a major winter storm that’s already hit parts of the country.
Monroe County urges residents to prepare as dangerous winter storm approaches
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello is urging residents to take precautions as heavy snow, powerful winds and dangerously cold temperatures are expected to impact the region through Monday. The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory and Winter Weather Advisory for Monroe County through 10 a.m....

















