Educators weigh in on proposed phone ban in NYS public schools
Governor Kathy Hochul has brought plans forward for a proposed ban on smartphones in public schools. It’s part of the governor’s State of the State ...
Brighton Police: Car break-ins impacting suburban towns
Those breaking into cars in our area have recently focused on neighborhoods within the City Rochester like Park Ave and South Wedge, but this trend is also impacting ...
A$AP Rocky assault trial heads to opening statements as a jury is seated
A jury of five men and seven women was seated Thursday at the trial of rapper A$AP Rocky, who is charged with firing a gun at a former friend in 2021. Opening statements at the ...
A Canadian freighter gets trapped in ice on Lake Erie
A Canadian freighter with 17 people on board got stuck in the ice on Lake Erie while departing Buffalo, according to the Coast Guard, which arrived with icebreaking equipment ...
RPD: Teen arrested, cuts family member with sword multiple times
A teen has been arrested after allegedly hitting a family member with a sword multiple times Thursday. According to Rochester Police, officers responded to the home on ...
Ichiro Suzuki wants to have a drink with writer who left him off Hall of Fame ballot
Ichiro Suzuki wants to raise a glass with the voter who chose not to check off his name on the Hall of Fame ballot. “There’s one writer that I wasn’t able to get a vote ...
Meyer Shank Racing returns to Rolex 24 as 61 cars and 235 drivers prep for Daytona endurance race
Meyer Shank Racing opened the 2022 season with a win at the Rolex 24 of Daytona and closed it by winning the IMSA Series championship. The next year marked back-to-back ...
Woman testifies during trial that Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers attacked her
A woman testified Thursday that New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers grabbed her by the neck, slammed her against the wall and pushed her down the stairs after another man ...
Scott’s $72 million, 4-year contract finalized by Dodgers, who spent $452 million on 8 players
Reliever Tanner Scott’s $72 million, four-year contract was finalized Thursday by the Los Angeles Dodgers, raising the World Series champions’ offseason spending to ...
Lawmakers push forest management bill amid California wildfires
As more dangerous wildfires threaten Southern California, lawmakers say reforms to forest management are desperately needed, and the country cannot wait any longer.
Victor Wembanyama scores 30, and Spurs roll past Pacers in Paris 140-110
Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points in his first NBA game on his native French soil, Devin Vassell added 25 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 140-110 on Thursday night.
Florida officer accidentally shoots man with his own gun
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. ( WFLA) — A Florida police officer will soon be out of a job after accidentally firing a man’s gun, hitting him, during a traffic stop.