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Police: Man in custody after threatening ex-girlfriend, firing shot into ceiling

It happened around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday on Central Park Avenue near Scio Street.

16 people escape three-alarm fire, three fighters hurt in Rochester

Firefighters in Rochester are battling a stubborn three-alarm fire on the city's northwest side.

National Guard confirms 3 soldiers dead after helicopter crashes in Mendon

Three New York National Guard Soldiers were killed in a helicopter crash in Mendon.

Brockport High School grad participates in Inauguration ceremony

A 2016 Brockport High School graduate was in the middle of the action in Washington D.C. on Inauguration Day.

Greece Amber Alert canceled, children found safe

The two children who were taken from a foster home in Greece Monday night were found safe according to New York State Police.

Morelle shares thoughts on Biden's Inauguration speech

Just two weeks after the insurrection at the Capitol, U.S. Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) attended Wednesday's historic Inauguration of President Joseph Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

News From Ontario County

Local high school athletes still hope to get off the bench

Some Rochester-area high school athletes are hoping a new play will help get them off the bench.

Ontario County woman sentenced to 2 years in prison for wire fraud, must pay $607K restitution

An Ontario County woman was sentenced to two years in prison and must pay $607,672.71 in restitution after she was convicted of wire fraud.

Geneva Police searching for two missing teens

According to GPD, Lilly Rhinevault, and Ryan Chambers, both 17, are missing.

Albany prepping for protests inauguration day

New York, much like every other state in the country is preparing for next week's Inauguration of President-Elect Joe Biden.

DICK’S Sporting Goods hiring at new Victor location

DICK’S Sporting Goods is hiring for its innovative new store in Victor.

Deputies: Shortsville man arrested in rape of child

The Ontario County Sheriff's Office says it arrested 36-year-old Jonathan Rodriguez-Felix on Jan.9 following an investigation into allegations he had sex with a child under the age of 11.

News From Livingston County

Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation reporting increase in COVID-19 cases

More than 25 employees at the Livingston County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center recently tested positive for COVID-19.

Local lawmaker co-sponsoring bill to restart high school sports

Some area schools are hoping high school sports will soon return to New York State.

Noyes Health receives another large donation from Springwater couple

Noyes Health has received another major donation from a Springwater couple.

Monroe, Livingston County officials on COVID-19 vaccine rollout

In a surprise announcement Friday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the next phase would start Monday, but so far only a few people have received that vaccine.

Jacobs sworn into Congress Sunday

Republican Rep. Chris Jacobs was officially been sworn into Congress Sunday.

Local schools return to hybrid learning after remote pause

Some districts switched to remote learning prior to the winter break, but now they're back.

News From Wayne County

Geneva woman dies from injuries suffered in Sodus car crash

The Wayne County Office of the Sheriff reports Mary Bonacci, 78, died on Monday at Strong Memorial Hospital, the crash happened in mid-December.

Local schools return to hybrid learning after remote pause

Some districts switched to remote learning prior to the winter break, but now they're back.

Wayne County man accused of raping child

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office says Raymond H. Pohl, 54, had sexual contact with a child on a weekly basis.

Local nursing homes seeing a recent spike in COVID cases

As cases rise, we spoke to a woman who says her father is in a local home.

State Police warn of car-stealing scam

The scam involves buying a privately-owned vehicle through the use of an online ad, but it takes a turn. The scam has been reported in Monroe, and several surrounding counties.

Batavia Downs to give Bills playoff ticket to emergency worker

BATAVIA, N.Y. (WHEC) — Batavia Downs will be handing out a ticket to the Buffalo Bills' first playoff game in decades to a frontline healthcare worker or first responder.

News from Orleans County

Jacobs sworn into Congress Sunday

Republican Rep. Chris Jacobs was officially been sworn into Congress Sunday.

Batavia Downs to give Bills playoff ticket to emergency worker

BATAVIA, N.Y. (WHEC) — Batavia Downs will be handing out a ticket to the Buffalo Bills' first playoff game in decades to a frontline healthcare worker or first responder.

Local Bills fan part of Sunday Night Football broadcast

Doug Smith, of Bergen was a part of NBC's Sunday Night Football broadcast as a virtual fan.

IJC grants permission to deviate from Plan 2014

The International Joint Commission (IJC) has approved the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board’s request to deviate from Plan 2014.

Police: Man charged in Albion explosion attempted to make fireworks, officers looking for more devices

An arrest has been made in the case of an explosion that sparked a massive house fire in Albion over the weekend.

Schumer, Gillibrand call for IJC to deviate from Plan 2014

New York's senators have launched a new campaign to get the committee in charge of Lake Ontario to prepare a new plan for this spring.

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