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Bodycam footage has been released showing the tragic encounter between 26-year-old epileptic Rhyker Earl and first responders in Indiana. After Earl experienced multiple seizures, his grandmother called 911 for medical help. However, the situation escalated when Jasper County deputies and EMTs arrived. The footage shows Earl being handcuffed, pinned down for over 20 minutes, and […]
A couple from Palmyra, Todd Schram and his fiancée Bridget Bergstresser, are organizing relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Helene. Using their livestock trailer, they are collecting donations from the community to deliver essential supplies to devastated areas in the Carolinas. The hurricane has caused over 120 deaths and billions in damage, prompting an […]
The Grammy Awards have faced criticism in the past for a lack of diversity in recognizing artists of color, women, and genres like rap and R&B. To address this, the Recording Academy has transformed its voting body, adding over 8,700 new members since 2019, with 66% of current voters being new. This includes an addition […]
Jonathan Majors’ film Magazine Dreams is set for release in early 2025 after being pulled from Disney’s film slate due to Majors’ legal issues. The bodybuilding drama, in which Majors plays the lead role of Killian Maddox, was acquired by Briarcliff Entertainment for domestic distribution. The film, originally praised at the Sundance Film Festival, had […]
Nonstop flights from Rochester to Las Vegas have officially begun, provided by Southwest Airlines. This new service, starting on October 3, 2024, marks the first time since 2008 that travelers from Rochester can fly directly to Las Vegas. The flights depart from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport and arrive at Harry Reid International Airport […]
The state of Arkansas is suing YouTube and its parent company Alphabet claiming the platform is causing addiction and creating mental health issues among young people. The issues caused the state to spend millions on mental health and other services for young people. The lawsuit doesn’t seek specific damages, but asks that YouTube be ordered […]
The City of Rochester proposed new legislation on Wednesday that would better enforce violations regarding passing stopped school buses. The legislation, if approved, would install advanced stop-arm cameras to buses used by the Rochester City School District. According to New York State Traffic Law, a driver must stop for a school bus while its stop arm […]
Bank of America customers had a little scare after the bank experienced a glitch preventing members from logging issues with their account and some saw a $0 balance in their accounts. The bank apologized to customers for the inconvenience. Bank of America customers report outage, with some seeing $0 balances – CBS News
Domestic violence reports in Monroe County have significantly increased in 2023, according to the Willow Domestic Violence Center. More than half of Rochester residents and nearly half of those in surrounding suburbs reported experiencing physical abuse. The county’s domestic violence rates are approximately twice as high as the state average. One alarming trend is the […]
The cause of death for Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan, who passed away on September 5, 2024, has been revealed as an accidental overdose. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office found multiple substances in his system, including fentanyl, alprazolam, codeine, promethazine, and THC. Quan, best known for his 2013 hit “Type of Way,” was discovered […]