Kiddos getting to school at Rochester City School District school 45…. And this is what they’ll see when they walk in on this first day of school😮 News 8 WROC

Scotty’s Auto in Brighton was one of the businesses impacted by the fire Tues. The owner tells me the damage isn't too extensive. He says had his business gone up in flames the outcome could've been much worse. Locals are reaching out to ensure he's OK.Learn more on News 8 WROC at 12

Never forget. Brockport’s 9/11 ceremony starts in a few minutes. They’ve been hosting the ceremony since 2002. Members of Brockport fire say they encourage community members to visit the monument as it keeps you more emotionally connected to those who lost their lives. News 8 WROC

They rang the bell at exactly 8:47…. The time the first tower was hit. News 8 WROC

Stomping on some grapes at Casa Larga Vineyards ahead of the Purple Foot Festival. Learn about this tradition during our Sunrise Smart Start in just a few minutes. News 8 WROC

Today, jury heard from Tiakayla Hendrix as she described the day she and her sister, TaQuida Hendrix, allegedly set fire to a home which tragically killed 5-year-old Malikai Stovall. I’ll have more from the intense trial tonight at 5 and 6 pm on News 8 WROC

Live this morning with Finger Foods Farm in Bloomfield. Learn how they’re innovating the agriculture game, which put them in a competition to win $1,000,000. News 8 WROC

According to RPD, at 6:15am, officers responded to a report of a shooting on Finch St. A woman in her 20s was found with a serious gunshot wound and taken to Strong Hospital, where she is in critical but stable condition. The incident is under investigation. News 8 WROC

Around 9:30 last night, police responded to reports of gunfire near Strathmore Circle. They found rifle casings and what looked like blood, but no victims. The building was searched, hospitals were notified, and the investigation is still ongoing. Neighbors heard it all News 8 WROC

Nazareth students were alerted to a bomb threat targeting the library and Clocktower Commons, both of which have been evacuated. Authorities are investigating - K-9 unit is on scene. News 8 WROC

Police presence in front of the Byrne Dairy in Newark. Investigation seems to be focused on this home. Authorities have been here for hours. News 8 WROC

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Water main break on W. Main St. and Corning pk in Webster. Road is closed off to traffic, so steer clear on your morning commute News 8 WROC

The Rochester Threat Advisory Committee (ROCTAC) is hosting its 3rd annual Preventing Targeted Violence Symposium today — bringing together experts and community members to make our community and those across New York safer. Todd Baxter spoke. Catch more on News 8 WROC

#BREAKING MCSO confirming a postal worker was shot in the USPS parking lot in Henrietta - treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect fled before police arrived around 1. Despite drone searches, no arrest yet. The victim is cooperating —Jefferson Rd is open. News 8 WROC

Monroe County deputies are on the scene of a crash near Scottsville and Mile Wood roads in Chili. No serious injuries, but the road is closed between Coates and Morgan. Drivers — authorities say you should take a detour until it’s cleared. News 8 WROC

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