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Missing Doris Aguilar, 25, vanishes days after ‘stalker sent disturbing message’ as family begs for help finding her
A DESPERATE search is underway for a missing 25-year-old woman who was last seen on July 1 as family members fear her alleged stalker is behind her disappearance. Law enforcement officials in Phoenix are frantically searching for Doris Maricela Aguilar after her vehicle was found abandoned in a mall parking lot a week after she was last seen.
'I'm improving my skills': Science teachers embark on immersive workshop taking advantage of Great Lakes
YOUNGSTOWN, N.Y. (WKBW) — While school's out, science teachers, from all over the Great Lakes region, are gearing up for a day full of learning. A number of teachers, like Ellen Harp, a technology teacher at French Road Elementary in Rochester, are embarking on a two-day Center for Great Lakes Literacy Great Lakes Plankton Workshop.
YouTube stunt influencer busted in string of NJ crimes
A reckless social media stunt driver has now been linked to a string of New Jersey burglaries by Fairfield police. Antonio Ginestri — who goes by the handle "Squeeze.Benz" on both Instagram and YouTube — was first arrested in May and now faces new charges in different crimes.
UPDATE: Missing 12-year-old Perinton girl found safe
UPDATE: Police announced just before 4:45 p.m. that Forrester has been found and is safe. Perinton, N.Y. — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding a missing girl. Izabella Forrester, 12, was last seen around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday in the area of Jefferson Avenue and Brentwood...
Fix Released For Massive Outages Impacting New York Residents
Businesses around the world are being affected by a cybersecurity outage. The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike confirmed the global glitch due to a failed update. CrowdStrike says it's now in the process of rolling back the update worldwide. CrowdStrike software is used by many businesses and other services to protect against...
Finger Lakes’ Weis Vineyards named New York’s ‘Winery of the Year’
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A popular winery in the Finger Lakes region has been named the Winery of the Year at the 38th Annual New York Wine Classic. Weis Vineyards, located in Hammondsport, was honored with the award for Winery of the Year and the Governor’s Cup for its 2018 Reisling Ice Wine. The New […]
New York State Police Say SUV Hit Amish Buggy And Drove Off
Less than a week after a Kia Sedona allegedly hit an Amish horse-drawn carriage on State Route 3, offcials say another vehicle has struck a buggy. This time, the crash lead to the death of a teenage occupant, says police. One country Sheriff has a message for drivers in New...
Billion Dollar Wind Turbine Project Set For Western New York
Chicago-based investors are working with four Southern Tier counties on a series of wind turbine developments whose final price tag could top $1 billion - with the largest percentage to be spent in Cattaraugus County.
Seven Tornadoes In One Week: Forget Kansas, This Is New York
And that's nothing to brag about. We see tornado activity every year in many parts of the country, especially in the Great Plains areas dubbed Tornado Alley throughout states including Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska. According to NOAA, tornadoes can occur any time of the year, but most...
Massive Fireball Streaks Across New York Skies, Causing Explosive Boom
Some lucky New Yorkers who were looking up at the right time got to see a giant ball of light streak across the sky. Soon after, witnesses reported hearing a super loud booms and even felt some shaking. The rare but incredible celestial event happened on the 16th, but NASA...
Bad data, miscalculations behind NY’s lagging green energy goals
Albany, N.Y. — New York’s Public Service Commission relied on outdated data and made miscalculations about the state’s ability to reach the energy mandates of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, including failing to develop a backup plan for not meeting those goals, according to an audit released Wednesday by the state comptroller’s office.
Upstate New York Woman Snaps Viral, ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Storm Photo
A woman in Upstate NY shared a stunning storm photo that many thought was fake. But it's not, and weather experts agree she snapped a once-in-a-lifetime picture. It's as if someone married two images together; one side of the photo is ominously grey, while the other is surprisingly sunny, and two massive lightning strikes make this photo electrify the image. Oh, and a stunning rainbow splits the image in half.
‘World’s Deadliest’ Creature Spreading Another Deadly Virus In New York
The CDC issued a warning about a virus spreading at historic levels. The CDC issued a "health alert" to notify the public and public health authorities of an increased risk of dengue virus (DENV) infections. Dengue Virus Infections Reach Historic Numbers. The CDC confirmed more cases have already been reported...
Webster police chief speaks on sergeant's alleged protocol breach
Webster, N.Y. (WHAM) — The Webster Police Department says a sergeant broke department protocol and has been placed on administrative leave following an interaction with an off-duty Rochester police officer. Webster Police Sergeant Michael Wilder responded to a call April 1 on Orchard Street in the village of Webster....
Rochester man sentenced to four years in prison on gun charge
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester man has been sentenced to four years in prison for a gun charge. On August 12, 2023, 30-year-old Edward A. Pearce was arrested during a traffic stop on Dewey Avenue. Officers said Pearce had a loaded pistol in his waistband. Pearce was charged and convicted of being a felon […]
Sunrise Smart Start: Webster Sgt. investigation, tornado update
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start for Thursday, July 18, 2024. Weather forecast: Skies clear out across Rochester and the Finger Lakes Expanding high pressure today will keep skies mostly clear and a flow out of the northwest will prevent from temperatures getting to […]
Lancaster Whelen Modified Tour Event To Feature Celebration For Tim Mangus
(Press Release from Lancaster Motorplex) On Saturday, August 3, during the running of the Nu-Way Auto Parts 150 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, fans will have the opportunity to support one of the track’s legends, Tim Mangus of Webster, NY. For the duration of lap 93, in honor of Tim’s Mod Tour car number in the late 90’s, 1,000 fans in the grandstands will be asked to raise a small sign imprinted with “Mangus Strong.”
Man killed in hit-and-run on Route 390 in Gates identified
Monroe County sheriff's deputies have identified the man killed late Tuesday in a hit-and-run crash on Route 390 in Gates. Daniel Burke, 63, of Rochester was pronounced dead at the scene, on the northbound lanes of Route 390, just north of Exit 21 at Lyell Avenue, said sheriff's spokeswoman Amy Young. The crash occurred just before 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.
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