| 02/11 | Singer Whitney Houston Has Died
Los Angeles, CA - Singer Whitney Houston has died at age 48, her publicist says Romney Wins Maine Caucuses
Portland, Maine- Romney won Maine's Republican caucuses with 39 percent of the vote. Plow Collides Head-On With Car
Brockport, N.Y. - Two people are in the hospital after their car collided with a plow in Brockport Saturday afternoon. Jardine Helps Syracuse Beat Connecticut
Orange improves to 25-1 with win over UConn. More Weekend Snow On The Way
Rochester, N.Y. - A lake snow warning is in effect for Rochester through 4 pm today. Ridgeway Ave Fire Sends Two People To Hospital
Greece, N.Y. - Smoke alarms installed by firefighters alerted residents to the fire. Six-Car Crash On Route 104
Rochester, N.Y. - One person suffered possible life-threatening injuries. Rochester Plays Host To Special Olympics
Rochester, N.Y. - Athletes will compete in five Olympic-style events on Saturday. Two-Alarm Apartment Fire Displaces Three
Rochester, N.Y. - No one was injured in the fire. |
| 02/10 | U of R brings back “Bar Bus”
Rochester, N.Y.— Nearly three months after placing a temporary ban on “bar buses,” the University of Rochester has brought back the popular mode of transportation. Vigil Held For Slain Brighton Man
Brighton, N.Y. - About 200 people attended Tim McGraw Coming to CMAC
Canandaigua, N.Y. - Show is on Friday, June 29th. Customers Out Thousands After Headstone Business Closes
Spencerport, N.Y. - Bob and Muriel Wilson bought their $2,000 headstone from Schilling Memorial last July even though they are both very much alive but the headstone never showed up.
Some Club Teams Cancel Games In LeRoy
LeRoy, N.Y. – Parents won’t allow kids to play basketball in LeRoy.
Attempted Abduction in Town of Ontario Unfounded
Town of Ontario, N.Y. - So-called "suspicious person" interviewed by troopers. University of Rochester Partnership Could Bring 800 Jobs
Rochester, N.Y. - U of R research growth could could lead to job creation. Students Allowed To Use Cell Phones In Class
Hilton, N.Y. – Teachers embrace technology, giving students access at their fingertips. Distracted Driving Student Video Wins $5,000 Prize
Canandaigua, N.Y. - Student PSA wins third place in contest about dangers of distracted driving. Former D.A. Mike Green Honored for "Lifetime of Service"
Rochester, N.Y. - . Green receives Frank S. Hogan Award. Weekend Forecast: Colder and Snow
Rochester, N.Y. - After many days without snow, we could see some accumulation this weekend. Clyde Getting A Grocery Store
Clyde, N.Y. - Save-a-Lot moving into closed grocery store. Parole Denied For Nick Joseph, Doesn't Remember Crash
Dannemora, N.Y. - Former Greece Police officer denied drug use. New Red Light Cameras Go Live At Lyell, Mt. Read
Rochester, N.Y. - Mt. Read and Lyell is the latest intersection to be monitored by red light cameras. Obama Revamping Birth Control Policy
Washington D.C. (AP) — President Obama says his revamped policy will still protect women's access to contraception and religious liberties. Steve Martin Sells Out Again
Rochester, N.Y. - Matinee now sold out. Getting Kids Outdoors: New Forever Wild Trail
Lyons, NY - Public trail project covers five acres. Patrol Car Crashes Into Barbershop
Rochester, NY - No one was hurt after a police car crashed into a building on Central Park in the city around 1:30 Friday morning. |
| 02/09 | New York Gets $800 Million in Federal Mortgage Settlement
Rochester, N.Y. -- New York is set to get $784 million as a part of the nationwide $26 billion settlement.
Rochester Man Charged After Armed Robbery at Restaurant
Greece, N.Y. - “Taste of Japan” employee allegedly robbed at gunpoint. "Seasonal" Allergies Showing Up Extremely Early
Brighton, N.Y.—Bright sunny and warm weather may seem like ideal conditions, unless you’re Jessica Steffan.
Your Stories: Naples Pharmacy Closing
Naples, N.Y. - The town's only pharmacy is being bought out, forcing loyal customers to drive a distance for their basic needs. Cousins Battle Cancer Together
Rochester, N.Y. -- Cousins, best friends diagnosed with two different types of cancer a day apart. They Really Are Twins!
Greece, N.Y. - Twin sisters born days apart are turning 18. Scaling Mt. Kilimanjaro
Penfield, N.Y. – Woman will climb Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise money for Pluta Cancer Center. Men In Cars Approaching Teen Girls
Police are investigating three incidents in Wayne and Monroe Counties.
Professional Photographer: "Kodak Was Never About Cameras."
Chili, N.Y. - Those who are in the photography business say Kodak was always about film, not cameras. Final Charge Dropped Against Monroe County Jail Captain
Rochester, N.Y.- All charges have been dismissed against a suspended captain.
Firefighters Called to House Fire on Pierpont Street
Rochester, N.Y.- The fire broke out around 2:00 p.m. Thursday. Food Packaging Plant Closing; Cutting 180 Jobs
Rochester, N.Y. - Sealed Air will close its facility in 2012. State Police Investigating Attempted Abductions
Marion, N.Y. - Attempts happened in Wayne County and Monroe County. New York's Struggling Homeowners Receiving $136 Million
Washington, D.C. - Money comes from lending foreclosure abuses.
Rochester Is A Romantic City
Rochester, N.Y. - Love is in the air! Judge Geraci Nominated For Federal Bench
Rochester, N.Y. - Nominee has 21 years of experience on the bench.
Two Vehicles Burn At Henrietta Church
Henrietta, N.Y. - Two vehicles were in flames Wednesday night at Good Shepherd Church on East Henrietta Road. Kodak Phasing Out Cameras; Jobs In Danger
Rochester, N.Y. – Kodak is phasing out its camera business. Thruway Collision Kills One
Newstead, N.Y. – A tractor trailer headed west on Interstate 90 struck a cargo van, causing both vehicles to roll over, according to State Police. How Did Batavia Woman Die?
Batavia, N.Y. - Police are waiting for a toxicology report to find out how a woman in Batavia died Wednesday night. Court Filing Seeks To Keep Kodak Theatre Name Intact
Rochester, NY / LA, Calif. - The company governing sponsorship of Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles says Kodak should not be allowed to get out of naming rights to the theater, |
| 02/08 | Suspect Charged With Murder In Brighton Shooting
Brighton, N.Y. -- Maxwell Wyant was charged with second degree murder. Lacrosse Death: Thinking of Tyler & Other Player
Gates, N.Y. - The lacrosse community is thinking about Tyler Kopp & his family, but also about the young boy who fired the shot that unexpectedly led to Kopp's death. Student Loan Debt - The Next Financial Crisis?
Rochester, N.Y. -- A new report from a bankruptcy attorneys group says it has seen a surge in prospective filers with student loan debt. New Air Testing For LeRoy High School
LeRoy, N.Y. - A second round of air testing will begin this week at the high school. Irondequoit Police Investigate 3 Break-ins in 4 Days
Irondequoit, N,Y. - Burglaries fit pattern linking 10 homes in Pardee/Norton area.
Facebook Group Protests Crow Removal
Rochester, N.Y. - Some residents like the birds. Grandmother, Grandson Killed in Manchester Crash
Manchester, N.Y.- Two people were killed Wednesday in a car crash at a mobile home park in Ontario County. Youth Celebration to Be Held in Memory of 12-Year-Old Boy
Brighton, N.Y. – A youth-oriented celebration will honor the life of Tyler Kopp, who died after a lacrosse ball hit him in the chest.
Closing USA Adding 100 New Jobs
Rochester, N.Y. - Minority-owned business certification will fuel company’s growth.
U of R Students Attempt Record for Longest Taco Line
Rochester, N.Y. - Pass the Guacamole! Powerball Jackpot Reaches $250 Million
Rochester, N.Y. - Largest jackpot since ticket price hike. RIT Announces 2012 Commencement Speaker
Rochester, N.Y. - Bill Nye will give this year's keynote address. Layoffs Wednesday For Local Xerox Workers
Webster, N.Y. - Restructuring led to job cuts. Dog Breeding Facility Ignites Controversy
Gorham, N.Y. - Critics worried that animals would be mistreated if a dog breeding facility is allowed in Ontario County spoke Wednesday night at a town meeting. Canandaigua Businesses Evacuated – Gas Line Damaged
Canandaigua, N.Y. – A natural gas line has been damaged by a contractor working in the business district at South Main and Green Streets. Hydrofracking Controversy Heats Up Again
Albany, N.Y. - The state's Department Of Environmental Commissioner says it will take months to go through the more than 60,000 comments made during a public comment period on hydrofracking. Driver Leaves Injured Passenger At Accident Scene
Penn Yan, N.Y. – The driver of a car that crashed near Keuka College early Wednesday left the scene, even while his passenger was injured. |
| 02/07 | Heart Guards Selling Fast after Lacrosse Death
Greece, N.Y. -- Parents have been buying heart guards after a 12-year-old lacrosse player died Tuesday. Greece Police Seek New Headquarters
Greece, N.Y.--Since 1975, Greece Police have used a former water treatment facility on Island Cottage Road as headquarters.
Rick Santorum Wins in MO, MN
WASHINGTON (AP) - Rick Santorum has won Minnesota's Republican caucuses, breaking Mitt Romney's winning streak in the race for the GOP presidential nomination.
Man Accused of Setting Fire to Stolen Car
Rochester, N.Y. -- Alimuubarak Akalid Foster is charged with arson, robbery and grand larceny. Bridge Graffiti Against President Obama Leads to Arrest
Rochester, N.Y – Man accused of repeatedly spray painting a Thruway bridge. Here Come The Skunks!
Henrietta, N.Y. - It's mating season for skunks and with the unusually warm winter -- that could be bad news for your nose.
Retired Judge Shares Dementia Diagnosis: "I Am Open About It."
Rochester, N.Y. - She served nearly 40 years as a judge in Monroe County, but this was her toughest case. Rochester Woman Charged in Connection With Large Heroin Bust
Rochester, N.Y. -- Police seized more than a kilo of heroin from her home on Oneida Street. Ex-Coach Allegedly Engaged in Sex Acts with Student Inside Movie Theater
Gates, N.Y. - Police: “It was a bad decision, it was a criminal decision.”
Shots Fired Near School Bus on N. Clinton Avenue
Rochester, N.Y. - Shots fired near school bus on Tuesday. City Wants Pawn Shops to Go Digital
Rochester, N.Y. - Faced with a huge number of burglaries, the city is turning to pawn shop records. Warsaw Man Pleads Guilty to Rape
Warsaw, N.Y.- A 20-year-old man from Warsaw pleaded guilty Tuesday to rape charges. Batavia Downs Adds More Slots
Batavia, N.Y. - Batavia Downs expands gaming floor. Gates Walmart Cited For OSHA Violations
Gates, N.Y. - Proposed $365,000 fine for the store. Murder Re-Trial Underway In Rochester
Rochester, N.Y. - Man faces second trial in strangling death. $150,000 Winning Lottery Ticket Sold in Canandaigua
Canandaigua, N.Y.- A winning scratch-off ticket was sold at Wegmans in Canandaigua Monday. Your Stories: Odd Statue Has People Curious
Henrietta, N.Y. - Have you seen this? Car Crashes Into Cemetery in Pittsford
Pittsford, N.Y.- A 49-year-old driver was injured when police say his car went off the road around 2:50 a.m. Tuesday.
12-Year-Old Lacrosse Player Dies
Gates, N.Y. – Tyler Kopp, the 12-year-old boy who was injured when a lacrosse ball hit him in the chest last week, has died. Kodak Confirms Layoffs
Rochester, N.Y. - A company spokesman has confirmed that there will be layoffs from the Digital Printing Unit. Fairport Schools Tackle Budget Cuts
Fairport, N.Y.-- The Fairport School District faces a $4.5 million budget deficit. |
| 02/06 | Parent of LeRoy Teen: It's Not Conversion Disorder
LeRoy, N.Y.--Weeks after hearing from doctors that their daughters were suffering from a neurological condition known as conversion disorder, two parents tell 13WHAM News they have been told of a different possibility.
Coach and Teacher's Aide Charged
Gates, N.Y. -- Gates Chili School District fires coach after he's charged with having sex with student. Lost Webster Dog Found Seven Months Later
Rochester, N.Y. - Teddy the Sheltie ran off when he was spooked by fireworks on July 4th, 2011. Lack Of Snow Good For Town Budgets
Webster/Ontario, N.Y. - The lack of snow this winter has given road crews and highway departments a head start on work that they usually wouldn't be able to do until the spring.
Neurologist Announces Diagnosis for LeRoy Girls
LeRoy, N.Y. - Doctor says test results show something in common with some girls. Victim: I Feel Extremely Violated
Holley, N.Y. - Police seeking identity of up to 40 victims who were secretly photographed by Holley art teacher.
Wilmorite Wants Tax Breaks for Greece Ridge Project
Greece, N.Y. - Some think it's unfair the mall would get a subsidy. RIT Student Injured after Pipe Burst
Henrietta, N.Y. - Student is recovering from burns. Rochester Man Dead After Thruway Police Chase
Albany, N.Y. - Troopers said man crashed stolen car.
City To Begin Scaring Away Crows
Rochester, N.Y. - Process to disperse 20,000 crows has begun. Super Bowl Ads: Hits & Misses
Victor, N.Y. - Local ad agency analyzing super spots. Boy Injured In Lacrosse Game
Gates, N.Y. --- A 12-year-old boy was seriously injured during a lacrosse game last week. Second Kodak Worker Files Lawsuit
Rochester, N.Y. - The lawsuit claims Kodak shouldn't have allowed workers to invest in Kodak stock. Steve Martin Will Perform Second Show At Xerox Jazz Fest
Rochester, N.Y. – Organizers of Rochester’s summer jazz festival announced Monday that a second Steve Martin show has been secured. Gary Lewis & The Playboys Play For Mendon Library
Gary Lewis & the Playboys will play at the Mendon Golf Club, Saturday, February 11. House Fire At 86 Forester St. in Rochester
Rochester, N.Y. – Firefighters battled a house fire at 86 Forester Street Monday morning beginning around 8:30 a.m. |
| 02/05 | One Seriously Injured in Head-On Crash
Rochester, N.Y. -- Police say the victim is expected to survive. Giants Beat Patriots 21-17 in Super Bowl
Waterloo native Tom Coughlin wins his second Super Bowl. Multi-Complex Housing To Replace Holy Rosary
Rochester, N.Y. – City project will provide affordable housing in the former Holy Rosary church, which closed in 2008. Man Places Unusual Classified Ad
Rochester, N.Y. - An Irondequoit man with a small plot of land took out a very unusual ad in the classified section of the newspaper recently. Guns And Drugs Seized In Police Raids
Rochester, N.Y. - Police seized thousands in drugs, guns and cash in separate raids. Ten Arrested In Crack Cocaine Bust
Albion, N.Y. - The arrests came as a result of a three-month investigation Rochester Fights Heart Disease
Rochester, N.Y. - Over $51 million was raised during last year's campaign. |
| 02/04 | Bank of America Alerts Customers To Possible Breach
Rochester, N.Y. – Customers receive letter stating their credit card information may have been compromised. City Breaks Ground On Revitalization of Jefferson Ave
Rochester, N.Y. - Ground broken on $3.4 million project. Frustrated Parents Let Words Fly During LeRoy Meeting
LeRoy, N.Y. – The frustration and confusion that’s spread throughout LeRoy over the past few months seemed to boil over at a meeting with parents and the superintendent Saturday morning. Shooting On Child Street
Rochester, N.Y. - Police say the victim was hit with a shot through a window. Argument Leads To Stabbing On West Avenue
Rochester, N.Y. - The victim suffered non-life threatening injuries. |
| 02/03 | LeRoy School District To Address Illness Saturday
LeRoy, N.Y. - Community meeting on Saturday. Rochester Bishop Blasts Federal Healthcare Mandate
Rochester, N.Y.— The Bishop of Rochester is criticizing the Obama administration for a new rule requiring faith-based organizations to provide birth control services. Puppy Breeder With Previous Citations Plans Move To Gorham
Gorham, N.Y. - A puppy breeder from Varick, who's been cited before, is planning to move his operation to the town of Gorham. Your Stories: Crews Repair Henrietta Gas Leak
Henrietta, N.Y. - Late Friday night, RG&E crews arrived on the scene of a gas leak that’s gone un-repaired for most of this week .
Webster Schools Will Have Earlier Start Times
Webster, N.Y. – Webster middle schools, Spry and Willink will start classes at 7:30am. Former Teacher Arrested In Holley
Holley, N.Y. - Allegedly took inappropriate photos of students. Henrietta Volunteer Ambulance Celebrates 50 Years, Seeks Volunteers
Henrietta, NY - A standard-setting company turns 50 and looks for ways to convince more people to volunteer Vietnam Vet Thrift Store to Close
Rochester, N.Y. -- The store announced it will close on Feb. 9. More Testing Recommended for LeRoy High School
LeRoy, N.Y. - A community meeting Saturday will explain additional testing that is recommended. Schneiderman Suing Banks Over Foreclosures
Albany, N.Y. - New York's attorney general targets large banks. Bill To Protect Kodak Retiree Benefits
Rochester, N.Y. - Proposed law would guarantee coverage.
Komen Reverses Planned Parenthood Decision
New York, N.Y. - Charity will issue grants for breast cancer screening.
Man Attacked With Baseball Bat, Suspect Charged
Rochester, N.Y. -- Richard Xamountry is accused of attacking another man with a baseball bat. Lottery Scams Forge Comptroller’s Signature – Beware!
New York State - Watch out for a lottery scam with fake checks that look like they were issued by New York State.
Man Turns Himself In – Charged With Murder
Rochester, N.Y. – Darius Bursey walked into police headquarters Thursday, and turned himself for a homicide that took place January 22, according to the Rochester Police Department. “Go Red” Today With WHAM
Rochester, N.Y. - The women of WHAM, along with the American Heart Association, are wearing red today, to show their support for healthy hearts and lives. There are many ways you can be part of it. Hail to the Chef
Victor, N.Y. - Students learn healthy eating habits as part of the First Lady's "Let's Move" campaign. Firefighters Honored
W. Webster, N.Y. - Six firefighters from the West Webster Department were honored for responding to a deadly fire on Cardile Drive in December. Drunk Driving Awareness Campaign - State Troopers Are Watching You
Rochester, N.Y. - It's Super Bowl weekend and the New York State Police want you to remember to drive safely. Violence Precedes Fire On Cottage Street
Rochester, N.Y. - Firefighters battled a house fire on the city’s south side Friday morning. |
| 02/02 | I-Square Project On
Irondequoit, N.Y. -- Irondequoit’s I-square project is back on a week after its developer said he had temporarily suspended it.
Man Pays $444 To Heat His Home For A Year
Avon, N.Y. --- Years of hard work and commitment to energy efficiency have one man paying less than $500 to heat and cool his 110-year-old Victorian home. CrimeStoppers New Campaign
Rochester, N.Y. - Police chiefs gather to launch "Designate Your Dollars" campaign. Free Nonprofit Tax Prep for Low-Income Families
Rochester, N.Y. - C.A.S.H. has 500 volunteers working at several locations in Monroe County. EPA to Conduct More Water Sampling in LeRoy Next Month
LeRoy, N.Y.- The EPA will do more water testing next month at the site of a 1970’s train derailment. Wegmans Recalls Hard-Cooked Eggs
Rochester, N.Y.- Wegmans announced a hard-cooked egg recall Thursday.
Schumer Urges JetBlue to Expand Service to Rochester
Rochester, N.Y. - Senator Chuck Schumer meets with JetBlue CEO. Snowmobile Race Postponed Because of Warm Weather
Farmington, N.Y. - A lack of cold days and snowfall forced organizers to postpone this weekend's snowmobile race. Man Charged In Brother-In-Law's Death
Rochester, N.Y. - Homicide charge filed in July 2011 crime. Rochester Bouncing Back From Job Losses
Rochester, N.Y. - Area saw 98% of recession-lost jobs restored. Planned Parenthood Funding Flap
North Texas - Planned Parenthood says it has received a surge in donations--- more than $400,000 in the last 24 hours--after a major organization said it is cutting funding to some agencies. Boat Show Docks in Rochester
Rochester, N.Y.- The 2012 Boat Show docks in Rochester.
Woman's Groceries Stolen, Teen Arrested After Chase
Rochester, N.Y. – When a 27-year-old woman was getting out of her car on Park Avenue Wednesday morning, a man shoved her to the ground, grabbed her purse and groceries--and ran off. Schumer: Domestic Violence Astounding
Albany, N.Y. — U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer says domestic violence is rising fast, and new, tougher federal laws are needed to help police battle the crime.
Groundhog Sees His Shadow, But--
Punxsutawney, Pa. (AP) - Pennsylvania's famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, emerged from his lair and saw his shadow--predicting six more weeks of winter. Working While Claiming Unemployment - 26 Arrests
Rochester, N.Y. - Twenty-six people have been arrested for defrauding New York State of over $192,000 in unemployment insurance benefits, according to State Police. City Students React to Alternative High School Plans
Rochester, N.Y.— Many Rochester city high school students may have to transfer schools as result of a new proposed alternative high school. |
| 02/01 | Supervisor: Gates Project Delayed, One Near U of R Proceeds
Gates, N.Y.—Gates Town Supervisor Mark Assini learned in September that a multi-million dollar, multi-year plan to ease congestion at Interstate 390/490 and Lyell Ave Interchange would likely be delayed. LeRoy Man Convicted in Deadly Hit and Run
Rochester, N.Y. -- Matthew Norstrand struck and killed a pedestrian on E. Main Street then drove away. Union Raises Issues After Locust St. Fire
Rochester, N.Y. --- The union representing city firefighters blames recent cuts and a reorganization plan for putting lives and safety at risk on Locust Street last week. DNA Databank Expansion Aims to Solve Crimes
Rochester, N.Y. - Everyone convicted of a crime could have to share a DNA sample with the state. What Happened to Solar Firm's Jobs Projection?
Rochester, N.Y. - Natcore Technologies moved into Eastman Business Park and said it had the potential to create 2,000 to 4,000 jobs. Things haven't worked out that way. Old Train Bridge Will Be Demolished
Spencerport, N.Y. - CSX Bridge could be down by the spring. CEO Perez to Kodak Workers: "Do not despair."
Rochester, N.Y. - On the morning Kodak filed for bankruptcy, Perez talked to workers about the past and future. Workers cheered the news the corporate jets would be going away. LeRoy School Superintendent Sends A Letter to the Community
LeRoy, N.Y.- LeRoy's School Superintendent sent a letter to the community about the ongoing health situation impacting some students.
Oakfield Man Dies from Crash Injuries
Oakfield, N.Y. - Gene Kelsay, 70, dies from injuries. Hammondsport Ties For "Coolest Small Town"
Hammondsport, N.Y. - Steuben County community scores high with online voters. Potential Gillibrand Opponent Won't Run
Albany, N.Y. - Republican decides against Senate run. RGH Puts Licensed Practical Nurses on Notice
Rochester, N.Y. - Rochester General informs LPNs they need to receive additional education or find nursing jobs elsewhere. Kodak Wants Out of Contract at Kodak Theatre
Rochester, N.Y. - Company asks bankruptcy judge to void naming rights contract. Man Faces Sodomy Charges In Monroe County, Arrested In Fla.
St. Lucie Co. Fla. /Monroe Co., N.Y. – Carlos Rodrigues was arrested in Florida on January 26, and is being held in connection with charges of sodomy and endangering the welfare of a child in Monroe County. Rochester Man Arrested For Harassment At Walmart
Canandaigua, N.Y. - Derrick J. Krager was arrested Tuesday at the Walmart Super Center in Canandaigua on two counts of harassment. Duffy In Rochester Pushing DNA Database Expansion
Rochester, N.Y. - Lt. Governor Bob Duffy will be in town Wednesday to talk about the proposed expansion of the state's DNA database. Nick Joseph Denied Parole
Rochester, N.Y. - Former Greece Police Officer Nick Joseph has been denied parole according to our news partners at the Democrat and Chronicle. Escaped Inmate Caught In Dansville
Dansville, N.Y. – A fugitive from Pennsylvania is now back in custody after being found in the Village of Dansville in Livingston County. |
