Rochester NY

(WJAR) — A Rochester family started a community fund to honor their 11-year-old daughter Madelyn “Maddie” Eitas, who died in an avalanche on a ski trip Feb. 19. “She was only with us for 11 years. So I feel like it’s just really important to keep her memory alive,” said the girl’s mother Becky Eitas.

Rochester, N.Y. — A piece of game show history now calls downtown Rochester home. The puzzle board used on "Wheel of Fortune" arrived Monday at The Strong National Museum of Play, following a six-day trip across the country. Vanna White used the board until 1997, hand-turning the letters before...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — At a time when New York state needs more teachers, the Rochester City School District is offering a pathway for the problem by supporting those educators already in the classroom. “We've negotiated tuition discounts and we have our own internal support to provide them assistance so...

Weeks of deep cold helped ice form on lakes and ponds across the Rochester region, but with warmer temperatures and rain expected this week — the ice is increasingly unstable, officials warn. Even when ice appears solid, a rapid warmup into the 40s or 50s can weaken it quickly. So anyone heading out on the ice should...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start for Monday, March 2, 2026. Weather forecast: One cold day before an extended warm stretch We are clear and cold with temperatures around 10 degrees this morning. Clear skies will last through the afternoon and it is nice […]

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A Rochester man previously convicted for stealing mail and having a U.S Postal Service key is facing a new charge. Legend Davis, 22, is charged with being a felon in possession of ammunition. On Dec. 16, 2025, prosecutors say a caller stated Davis threatened them while driving by their house with a...

For first-time homebuyers navigating a housing market strained by high prices and limited inventory, two of the best places to buy a home are in Upstate New York. A recent report from Realtor.com ranked the 10 best markets for first-time buyers, with Rochester taking the No. 1 spot. Realtor.com used...

While March 2026 is fairly quiet in terms of celestial events, there’s plenty to see in the night sky. Here’s what to know about the March full moon: When will we see the Worm Moon? The full Worm Moon will make its appearance on Tuesday, March 3 , and will reach peak illumination at 6:38 a.m. ET, according to the Old...

WEBSTER, N.Y. — Webster Police say a “juvenile-involved incident” turned into a larger fight on Redon Circle near Foster Drive in Webster. It happened just before 2 p.m. Police say several people were detained, but all parties were “uncooperative and declined prosecution.” The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office helped...

A sign taped to the door tells the story: Old Pueblo Grill has closed its Victor location, according to RochesterFirst. The restaurant on High Street Extension directed customers to its Cantina site in Webster and its Rochester location instead. The notice thanked customers for supporting the Victor restaurant and...