Gates woman heartbroken after finding her birthday gift card had been drained of money
A Gates woman experienced heartbreak after discovering her birthday gift card had been drained before she could use it. Wendy Oehler received a physical Visa gift card from her daughter in Florida, sent through Amazon, but the funds were spent by someone else minutes after activation.
2 teens charged in Tinseltown movie theater shooting
Gates, N.Y. — Two men face charges following a shooting outside the Cinemark Tinseltown Rochester and IMAX movie theater last spring. Officers responded to 911 calls reporting gunshots shortly after 1 a.m. on April 25 and found two male victims with gunshot wounds. Gates police said the shooting happened...
That brown snow on Rochester roads matters more than you think
With so much snow on the ground — and much of sticking around from previous storms — a lot of what’s out there is a slushy brown, black or worse. New research has learned more about the environmental implications of that darkened snow. And previous research has shown snow is good at absorbing, and transporting,...
Wire, Cable Supplier IEWC Acquires Upstate New York Distributor
Wisconsin wire, cable and connectivity products supplier IEWC has acquired Upstate New York wire and cable distributor Simcona, company officials announced earlier this month. IEWC said that the Rochester-based company would expand its reach in the Northeast and bolster its range of applied solutions. Simcona’s wire...
Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program
Twelve BOCES 2 CTE students signed on the dotted line for the Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program (FLYAP) on February 2. These students were a part of the annual “Signing Day” ceremony, commemorating their acceptance into paid co-ops and job shadowing opportunities with several local advanced manufacturing...
Lent 2026: Where to get a fish fry in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Ash Wednesday is days away, and those who take part in Lent are probably going to be looking around for a fish fry! RochesterFirst.com has compiled a list of restaurants, non-profit organizations, and churches in the Rochester area offering fish fry dinners. Some offer them on specific days,...
Residents at St. John’s Home treated to a pre-Valentine’s Day performance
Rochester, N.Y. — Love is in the air at St. John's Home in Rochester. Vocalist Josh Shaprio arranged a special Valentine's Day-themed performance for residents at the Highland Avenue campus. The mashup of classic love songs including hits from Frank Sinatra and Michael Bublé, helping to awaken old memories...
Consumer Investigation: Insurer refuses to pay in full for damaged engine
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A local woman is without a car after a routine oil change led to a blown engine and an insurance dispute. Jada Gibson’s 2016 Ford Escape has been undrivable for more than two months due to engine failure. “I had got an inspection, oil change, and other work done on October 21,” […]
Allegiant’s ROC to Ft. Lauderdale flight starts today
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Allegiant Airlines’ new flight from Rochester to Fort Lauderdale, FL. begins today! The new route was announced in November among Allegiant’s 30 new flights across the country. Travelers will now be able to book a flight from the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport to...
Tractor-trailer stuck underneath overpass on Interstate 490 West
Rochester, N.Y. — A tractor-trailer is stuck under an overpass on Interstate 490 West near South Avenue, right before the Frederick Douglass Susan B. Anthony bridge. There is no word on any injuries. 13WHAM is working to learn more and will provide updates when they become available.
