Genesee County

7/13/2025 9:20:40 PM

One injured in late-night Batavia shooting, investigation underway

One Hospitalized Following Overnight Shooting in BataviaBATAVIA — A shooting incident overnight has left one individual hospitalized, according to local authorities. The event unfolded in the early ho...

5/10/2023 12:10:15 AM

Cops: 8-year-old made bomb danger on school bus

BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB)-- An 8-year-old made a bomb threat on a school bus in the City of Batavia on Tuesday, according to the Batavia Police Department. Cops state that the Genesee County 911 cente...

5/7/2023 2:08:07 AM

2 seriously injured in motorbike crash in Genesee County

OAKFIELD, N.Y. (WIVB)-- Two individuals were seriously injured in a bike crash in Genesee County on Saturday, according to New York State Police. Police say a man was driving the motorbike on Lew...

5/2/2023 10:03:41 PM

Batavia man killed in motorcycle crash outside Rochester

BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB)-- A Batavia male was eliminated in a motorcycle mishap outside of Rochester on Monday night, the Brighton Authorities Department in Monroe County stated. Detectives state 24-ye...

4/28/2023 10:27:47 PM

'Our crops are basically deteriorating:' Farmers annoyed with the rate the Cannabis industry is growing in WNY

GENESEE COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB)-- The cannabis market throughout the state is simply beginning to bud, however sadly for growers like Justin Merkel, it's not growing quickly enough. " It's been a real ...

4/10/2023 2:22:41 PM

Batavia male accused of stealing secrets, hitting lady with car

BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB) –– A Batavia male has actually been charged with robbery, attack, grand larceny, negligent endangerment and leaving the scene of an accident mishap. Batavia cops st...

3/23/2023 10:34:27 AM

Male, 44, eliminated and struck while crossing roadway in the area of Alabama

ALABAMA, N.Y. (WIVB) - - A 44-year-old guy died after being struck by an automobile while crossing Path 63 in the Town of Alabama on Wednesday night, according to the Genesee County Sheriff's office. ...

2/19/2023 4:28:53 PM

One transferred following fire in Batavia

BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB)-- Someone was transported to the hospital following a fire in Batavia on Saturday night, according to authorities. Firefighters responded to a two-family house on Main Street i...

3/4/2025 11:57:17 PM

Local Businesses on Edge: How Trump’s Tariffs Could Sink Breweries and Dairy Farms

Brewing Trouble: How Trump's Tariffs Could Shake Up Local Breweries and Dairy Farms As the economic landscape shifts, local businesses in Western New York are bracing themselves for the potential fal...

5/9/2023 9:39:04 PM

Henry Wojtaszek reacts to OTB modifications, findings of lavish perks for board members

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - - The president and CEO of Western Regional Off-Track Betting is responding to changes in oversight of the OTB. The changes, which were approved through the state budget, a...

5/4/2023 7:48:24 PM

2 trainees charged over threat to soar Genesee County school

BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB) - - A 13-year-old and 12-year-old have actually been charged over an alleged threat to soar a Genesee County school, the Batavia Police Department announced Thursday. The two...

5/2/2023 4:05:03 PM

Batavia man dies in Monroe County motorbike crash

BRIGHTON, N.Y. (WIVB) - - A Batavia man was killed in Monroe County when his motorcycle collided with another car. Monday night around 9:30 p.m., Brighton authorities state 24-year-old Dustin Rich ...

4/13/2023 7:17:27 PM

State police investigating deadly crash on I-90 in Pembroke

PEMBROKE, N.Y. (WIVB) - - New York City State Police announced they are examining a deadly crash on I-90 westbound in the Town of Pembroke that left someone dead on Thursday. Troopers responded to ...

3/23/2023 1:11:35 AM

Florida guy detained in Genesee County for supposedly shooting male on I-90

(WJET/WFXP/YourErie. com)-- A Florida man was detained in Genesee County on Wednesday for presumably shooting a Michigan guy during a roadway rage incident on Interstate 90 in Pennsylvania. A New Y...

3/14/2023 1:54:22 PM

40-year-old Batavia woman implicated of dining and dashing

BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB) - - A Batavia woman has been jailed following an alleged circumstances of dining and dashing. Batavia authorities say 40-year-old Sarah Malone was eating at a regional dining e...

7/16/2025 9:21:01 PM

Rochester murder suspect arrested after woman's body discovered on sidewalk

Man Charged with Murder in Rochester Sidewalk Death CaseA Rochester man faces murder charges after a woman was found dead on a city sidewalk earlier this week. Authorities responded to reports of an u...