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One of the victims seriously hurt in the bus crash last week on route 490 in Chili has died from their injuries. 11 others hurt in the crash still remain in the hospital. 490 tour bus crash victim dies
A Rochester woman is facing federal charges after she allegedly hid her boyfriend’s dead body for months and collected almost $8,0000 of his social security benefits. Reports say she is being accused of placing his body in their home and using bleach to cover up the foul odor. She faces 9 years in prison. ‘Shocking’: […]
One of the giraffe’s at Seneca Park Zoo died over the weekend. Parker, the six year old giraffe died after getting caught in the support structure for the enclosure’s gate. Seneca Park Zoo officials announced Monday that Parkers’ death was “unforeseen and unprecedented” and that it has not happened before. They said the gate closures […]
Senior Minister Franklin D. Florence Funeral Service Information Min. Franklin Florence Sr Service Arrangements Friday, February 10th Public Viewing 9:00AM – 6:00PM Commemorative Community Service 6:00PM – 9:00PM Central Church of Christ 101 Plymouth Ave, Rochester Free Parking at Sister Cities Garage – Shuttles Provided Free Parking at Civic Center – Limited Spaces […]
According to a study published in the CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, the overall breast cancer death rate decreased by 43% over three decades. The numbers show that is 460,000 fewer breast cancer deaths from 1989 to 2020. The data from American Cancer Society also shows black women had lower incidences of breast cancer than […]
It comes with great sadness to inform you that Gloria Langston, owner of WDKX and wife of the late Andrew Langston, has passed away. Born in Jamaica, Gloria moved to New York City to attend NYU. There, she met her husband Andrew. After multiple visits to Andrew’s parents to Rochester, the two inevitably moved to […]
Today is the 2nd year anniversary of the passing of the late great Kobe Bryant. On This day 2 years ago, it was a Sunday afternoon. I was at a Tennessee airport heading back to Rochester as I was waiting for my flight. There was a rumor circulating that Kobe Bryant and his daughter were […]
The United States has seen the highest numbers of deaths In 10 years related to rabies. Reports said at least 5 people died from being infected with the virus. Some of the people that died refused to get the rabies vaccine due to their beliefs and the other people didn’t know that they were exposed […]
Seven days of worry and uncertainty have come come to an end for the family of Earl Simmons, as the legendary rapper known as DMX was just pronounced dead. He was 50 years old and leaves behind 15 children and millions of grieving fans. He was rushed to a White Plains, NY hospital on April […]
Just a quick heads up on some possible changes coming to our area regarding illegal dirt bikes. Keeping you informed is what we do here at WDKX. The recent accidents involving illegal dirt bikes causing two deaths one a 9-year-old boy will prompt some changes. New York State as a whole is cracking down on […]