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Probe Questions Runaway Prius Story

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A memo drafted for a congressional panel says the Toyota Prius involved in a California runaway car incident performed exactly as it is designed to in...

Family Asks for Help in Finding Son's Killer

Rochester, NY --On November 26th 2008 21-year-old Rhian Smith of Gates was killed, his body found in a car on Herald Street in Rochester.

Man Stabbed in Chest on Thurston Rd

Rochester, N.Y. – A man was transported to the hospital following a stabbing in the city Friday night.

Arrest Made in February Arson Case

Rochester, N.Y. -- Members of the Arson Task force arrested a woman Friday for intentionally setting fire to a home in February.

Greece Arcadia; Fairport Advance to State Semifinals

Arcadia wins overtime thriller, Fairport cruises past Lockport.

Pittsford Falls in State Semis to Saratoga

Panthers finish 18-7-1; three different players score in losing effort.

Melting Snow Causes Flooding in Conesus

Conesus, N.Y. – People living at the south end of Conesus Lake had some flooding Friday.

"Spring Ahead" Begins Sunday

Rochester, N.Y. – Daylight-saving time is returning Sunday, bringing an extra hour of sunshine.

GOP Has Their Guy, Dems Still Searching

Rochester, N.Y. -- In the race to replace former Congressman Eric Massa, Republicans have quickly circled the wagons while Democrats appear nowhere close to deciding their candidate.

Sergeant Presses RPD for Disability Benefits

Rochester, N.Y. – A Rochester Police sergeant claims her job with the department led to depression and post-traumatic stress disorder that prevents her from working.