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Authorities seek parolee released from custody after pursuit, crash with bus in Rochester
18+ hour, 1+ min ago (322+ words) Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. by Lowell Rose & WHAM Staff Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) " Authorities are now searching for a parolee who was released on his own recognizance after being charged…...
Rochester mayor, City Council condemn fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis
4+ week, 15+ hour ago (241+ words) A winter storm warning is in effect through Monday evening for WNY. The warning is in effect until 7 a.m. Tuesday near Lake Ontario. Rochester, N.Y. " In separate statements released Monday, Mayor Malik Evans and Rochester City Council condemned the fatal shooting of…...
Winter weather blast descends on Rochester region
4+ week, 1+ day ago (838+ words) A winter storm warning is in effect through Monday evening for WNY. The warning is in effect until 7am Tuesday near Lake Ontario. Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) " A major winter storm slammed Western New York Sunday, prompting travel advisories, states of emergency and…...
City of Rochester prepared for significant snowfall
1+ mon, 11+ hour ago (298+ words) Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) " City leaders say they're prepared for this weekend's forecasted winter blast. "Vehicles are ready, our drivers are ready, we'll be on as soon as Mother Nature lets go," said Karen St. Aubin, the city's operations director. MORE: A…...
Rochester Charter Schools seek funding changes as New York legislative session begins
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (555+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. (13WHAM) -- As the New York State legislative session gets underway in Albany, charter school leaders and advocates in Rochester are hopeful Governor Kathy Hochul will address what they describe as a growing disparity in state funding. Over the past two…...
Rochester rebukes Trump's 'unlawful' threats to cut funding for sanctuary cities
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (293+ words) Livingston, Ontario and Yates counties from 7 p.m. Wednesday through 1 p.m. Thursday. Snow accumulation between 3-5" possible. Genesee, Monroe, Orleans, Wyoming and Wayne counties from Wednesday evening through Friday afternoon. Substantial snow is possible. Rochester, N.Y. " The City of Rochester is lashing back at President…...
'Winn-ter Olympics': Rochester native Haley Winn to represent Team USA
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (371+ words) Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) " Haley Winn, a rising star in the Professional Women's Hockey League and a Rochester native, is set to represent Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. "I think I probably started crying," Haley said. "I was just…...
Rochester police are searching for missing person
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (88+ words) Rochester, N.Y. " The Rochester Police Department is searching for a missing person. According to police, Carolyn Siplin, also known as Danny, has not been seen since Monday, December 22nd. They were ... Rochester police are searching for missing person Rochester, N.Y. " The Rochester Police…...
Deadly shootout in 19th Ward leads to renewed calls to promote peace in Rochester
2+ mon, 19+ hour ago (380+ words) Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) " Faith leaders, politicians, law enforcement members and others gathered Tuesday in the 19th Ward to share a message with the community. "Violence is never acceptable, and violence against the police is never acceptable," Monroe County Undersheriff Korey Brown said....
Rochester City Hall celebrates start of Hanukkah as shadow of Sydney shooting looms
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (325+ words) Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) " City Hall lit a giant menorah Monday to kick off the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. The city's tradition dates back some 40 years, but the holiday itself goes back millennia. Mayor Malik Evans said the public illumination is to…...