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Francis Wilkins

Local reporter

Francis was born and raised in and around Webster, and now’s he covering local news and events for the city of Rochester and surrounding areas. He was educated at University of Rochester, and has previously reported for several local TV's and radio stations.

Local News7 months ago

At a local hotspot, Rochester Eagles supporters celebrate their team’s Super Bowl triumph over the Chiefs

Rochester, New York – When the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40–22 in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, the Distillery on Mount Hope Avenue...
Local News7 months ago

St. John’s will shut down the Penfield Green Homes complex

Penfield, New York – The closing of the Green Homes facility has been confirmed by St. John’s, one of the senior care providers in the Rochester...
Local News8 months ago

Thousands take the plunge for Special Olympics New York

Rochester, New York – At the 39th annual Lakeside Winter Celebration, almost 2,000 competitors braved the frigid waters of Lake Ontario, helping to raise $350,000 for...
Local News8 months ago

A cyberattack that exposed over 134K RCSD student records discussed by an expert

Rochester, New York – After a cyberattack that affected schools across the country, Jonathan S. Weissman, a lead lecturer at the Rochester Institute of Technology’s cybersecurity...
Local News8 months ago

After being released from the ice on frozen Lake Erie, a freighter is seen moving

Buffalo, New York – After being released from ice that had confined it in a frozen Lake Erie for days, a ship was headed to Canada...
Local News8 months ago

Ovid fire was caused by a charging item that was hooked into an electrical outlet

Romulus, New York – Seneca County Sheriff Timothy Thompson said Wednesday that a fire that destroyed four businesses on Main Street in Ovid Tuesday night was...
Local News8 months ago

The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scams involving jury duty

Rochester, New York – A warning on the most recent phone scam is being issued by the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Residents are getting calls this...
Local News8 months ago

Governor Hochul will declare a free tuition plan for state and city institutions

Albany, New York – On Tuesday, Governor Hochul will unveil a plan to provide free tuition to state and city universities for students pursuing associate degrees...
Local News8 months ago

Hochul presents the idea of providing free lunches to students in New York

Rochester, New York – According to a recent proposal, New York State is looking to pay for students’ school lunches. In order to combat food insecurity...
Local News9 months ago

What has happened to the locals who were accused or found guilty in the Capitol riots four years after January 6?

Rochester, New York – Four years have passed since rioters broke into the U.S. Capitol to prevent the 2020 presidential election—in which Joe Biden defeated Donald...

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