Man arrested for gun possession in connection to Silver St. shooting
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) —A man involved in a shooting that occurred on Silver Street in November has been arrested. On November 20, around 5:00 p.m., RPD officers went to Eddy Street for a report of a male shot. On scene, they found 36-year-old Tamar Shipman with a gunshot wound to the lower body. At the […]
Roc Holiday Village attendees brace high winds and cold
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — After a couple of days of milder weather, temperatures fell Friday, as the region felt powerful gusts of wind and localized snowfall. At the Roc Holiday Village, many stayed warm inside -- but dozens were still seen enjoying the outdoor amenities by late evening. "We...
3 police officers shot ‘without warning’ while responding to domestic call in Rochester
(ROCHESTER, N.Y.) -- Three police officers in Rochester, New York, were shot Friday night "without warning at close range" while responding to a domestic call at a home, police said. Emergency services received a call from a man who said his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend was attempting to break into her home and possibly...
Three adults, one child displaced after bedroom fire in Rochester apartment
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Three adults and a child were displaced after a fire broke out in a first-floor apartment on Carter Street. The Rochester Fire Department said crews responded around 8:20 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20. Firefighters quickly got the fire under control, preventing damage to other apartments. No one was...
Teddy Bear Toss returns to Blue Cross Arena
Rochester, N.Y. — A heartwarming tradition returned Friday to the Blue Cross Arena. The Rochester Amerks hosted its annual Teddy Bear Toss during a home game against the Belleville Senators. The toss supports the Pirate Toy Fund with fans encouraged to bring new stuffed animals to toss onto the...
Chris Botti on Jazz Fest return: Rochester ‘feels like a rock festival’
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti is returning to the Rochester International Jazz Festival for the sixth time, headlining a ticketed show at Kodak Hall this summer. Botti, one of the most recognizable instrumentalists in contemporary music, says Rochester stands out among the many...
Samantha Fish Shakes Up Rochester
Temple Theatre in Rochester has hosted countless events over its 90+ year history, and on December 16, Samantha Fish notched her name in the archives, as she brought the ‘Shake Em Down’ tour to the acclaimed venue. With doors opening around six o’clock, music enthusiasts were lining up...
Rochester mayor celebrates karate studio’s anniversary
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Changing Winds Martial Arts Academies USA in Rochester celebrated the end of the year annual awards and rank promotions for its Shotokan Karate students Friday evening. Rochester Mayor Malik Evans presented a 15-year anniversary proclamation of Changing Winds Martial Arts Dojos LLC Henrietta...
Domestic call turns into deadly shootout: Here’s what we know
A late-night domestic call exploded into gunfire that wounded three Rochester police officers and killed a suspect, according to Spectrum News. Officers rushed to a home near Chili Avenue around 10 p.m. Friday after reports of an armed ex-boyfriend trying to break in. Police say the suspect opened fire when officers...
Morning Briefing: Hochul heads into 2026 with triangle of complications, court docs: DOJ wanted...
Good morning, Rochester. Here's what you need to know today. A strong cold causes busy weather to end the week. Rain moves through this morning with elevated wind gusts and mild temperatures. Behind the front, we remain windy while temperatures drop and rain switches to snow showers for the rest of the day.
