Good evening, Rochester. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.
Your Weather Planner
A cold front comes through this evening with another round of showers and storms. There will also be dry time and breaks of sun.
We will be cooler tomorrow with a high of 50 to 55. Wednesday is looking dry and trying to get to 60.
A spotty shower can't be ruled out Thursday with highs in the 70s.
Tomorrow's Forecast
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Highs: Mid 50s Lows: High 30s Mostly sunny skies |
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Today's Big Stories
1. Bishops, parishioners, state leaders reflect on pope's life, legacy
As Catholics the world over mourn the death of Pope Francis, New Yorkers and church leaders alike are offering tributes to the late pontiff.
2. Pope Francis' death latest updates: Pontiff remembered across U.S.
Pope Francis, history's first Latin American pontiff, died Monday. He was 88. Here is the latest news surrounding the pope's death.
3. Trend shows prices of used electric vehicles dropping
Used EV prices have fallen between 15 and 20% each month over the last six months.
4. Possible statewide ban on cellphone use in schools gets test run in Rochester-area district
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s state budget proposal allocates $13.5 million to help schools create smartphone storage solutions to cut down on clicking and scrolling during class. The continued push for a bell-to-bell ban on smartphone use in schools statewide has districts giving options a test run, including one in Monroe County.
5. Hegseth blames media, disgruntled former employees for second Signal chat leak
A day after The New York Times reported that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared with his wife and brother U.S. plans to attack Yemen over the commercially available group chat app Signal, Hegseth blamed the media for what he said were “lies” and “hoaxes.”
6. Wall Street and the dollar tumble as investors retreat further from U.S.
U.S. stocks are tumbling Monday as worries about President Donald Trump's trade war and his criticism of the Federal Reserve cause investors to pull further from the United States.
In Case You Missed It
Rochester Red Wings look to foster inclusivity with annual Autism Awareness Day
Going into its eighth year, the Rochester Red Wings hosted their annual "Autism Awareness Day," a cornerstone of the team's continued efforts to make the ballpark a more inclusive and welcoming space for all fans.
“We try to be woven into the fabric of our community,” Rochester Red Wings general manager Dan Mason said. “And this is one of those ways that we're able to make everybody in our community feel as comfortable as possible every time that they come to a Wings game.”
