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A hot-air balloon struck and collapsed a radio tower in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the city’s annual Balloon Fiesta on Friday. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The balloon, carrying three people, safely landed in a field after hitting the tower, which transmits for radio station KKOB-AM. The incident is under investigation by the Federal Aviation […]
Fox’s Deli in Brighton and the House of Guitars in Irondequoit have both been nominated for the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. Fox’s Deli, originally opened by Irving Fox in 1943 with roots dating back to 1929, is known for its traditional Jewish recipes and loyal customer base. Current owner Alex Rhinewald expressed […]
Seneca Park Zoo is welcoming two new Masai giraffes, a one-year-old male named Elliot and a three-year-old female named Kura, who were transferred from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. This move is part of the Species Survival Plan Breeding recommendation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), aimed at managing species across AZA-accredited […]
Virginia McCullough, a British woman who murdered her parents and lived alongside their bodies for four years, has been sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum of 36 years before parole eligibility. McCullough pleaded guilty to the 2019 murders of her father, John, whom she poisoned, and her mother, Lois, whom she beat with a […]
The 2024 HBCU homecoming season is here, and campuses across the country are gearing up for one of the most exciting times of the year. Homecoming at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is more than just a football game—it is an immersive experience that honors the rich history and vibrant culture of HBCUs, bringing […]
Several suspects are in custody after a string of burglaries happened in Rochester overnight in the Mount Hope area. Police chased a car leaving the scene of a burglary once the car stopped there was a foot chase. See photos: At least four burglaries overnight around Mount Hope Avenue – WHEC.com
Deion Sanders and Rocsi Diaz are teaming up to host a new talk show called “We Got Time Today,” which will premiere in November on Tubi. The show, produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment, will feature 20 one-hour episodes airing every Tuesday. It will cover a wide range of topics, including news, culture, entertainment, and sports, […]
The New York State Attorney General’s Office is hosting a gun buyback event in Rochester on Saturday, October 19. The event will take place at the Church of Love Faith Center at 700 Exchange St. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants can turn in working or non-working guns, with no questions asked, in exchange […]
One person died and 12 others were rescued after being trapped for about six hours in the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Colorado when an elevator malfunctioned. The incident occurred about 500 feet below the surface as the elevator was descending at the tourist site near Cripple Creek. The cause of the visitor’s death has […]
According to data obtained by 13WHAM, the Rochester Emergency Communications Department is allowed a staff of 182 employees. However, the center currently has nearly 60 vacancies for telecommunicators, dispatchers, and supervisors. More than 30 employees work each eight-hour shift, but when someone calls out. According to Director of Rochester Emergency Communications Department Michael Cerretto, the […]