Wendy Mills

Rochester

News Reporter at Spectrum News Rochester

News reporter for @SpecNews1ROC on a daily field trip, busy mom of twins, loves sports, friends and a good laugh. @WestVirginiaU grad @wvuvolleyball player

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RIT's VR app brings 19th century printing press to life

1 month ago | baynews9.com | Wendy Mills

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester Institute of Technology is sharing history through technology in a kind of time travel experience. RIT's 3D digital design program created an interactive virtual reality experience of a famous printing press. The Kelmscott/Goudy Albion cast iron hand-press dates back to 1891. It's one of the most extraordinary presses in printing history.
Public schools are in need of bus drivers

May 30, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Wendy Mills

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As the school year wraps up, many districts are still operating with a shortage of school bus drivers. Most are actively recruiting drivers. The New York School Bus Contractors Association says a recent poll of its contractor members found a 20% driver shortage for home-to-school runs, field trips, athletics and charters.
Monroe County Sheriff Marine patrols launching ahead of April 8 eclipse

Mar 27, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Wendy Mills

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Have you picked your spot to watch the total solar eclipse yet? There are lots of options including parks, community centers, wineries or just your own backyard. Some are even opting to launch their boats earlier than usual to see the eclipse from out of the water.
Registration now open for New York Boating Safety Course

Mar 21, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Wendy Mills

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Attention boaters, the New York Boating Safety Course is happening soon at a location near you. It won't be long before boaters are itching to get their boats unwrapped and out on the water for the season.
New York State DEC guidance to avoid coyote conflicts

Dec 7, 2023 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Wendy Mills

Coyotes are found throughout New York state in rural and even suburban areas. Some towns around Monroe County posted some warnings on social media to residents after an uptick in coyote sightings. Most coyotes avoid people, but seeing one during the day or hearing them at night can make you wonder what should you do if you come face to face with one. Spectrum News 1 turned to the wildlife professionals at the New York State Department of Conservation for some help.
Examining early voting totals across New York state

Nov 7, 2023 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Wendy Mills

The numbers from early voting are in and, as expected, it was a lackluster turnout over the nine-day early voting period. New York state as a whole had only 3% of registered voters turn out. That includes New York City, where just 1.5% of the population voted. If you take away the city, upstate had about a 4% turnout.
The importance of clearly marked house numbers

Nov 6, 2023 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Wendy Mills

Time is critical for first responders. Even with the use of GPS and turn-by-turn directions, locating a home quickly and easily in an emergency can save lives. If firefighters cannot see your house numbers, it will slow them down. Fire departments urge you to take a look at your house numbers now, and if you can't see them from the street, do something about it before an emergency.
Rochester School of the Arts students preparing for play on Tulsa Massacre

Feb 9, 2023 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Wendy Mills
Name the Shredder contest at Sunnking being held in Brockport

Apr 4, 2022 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Wendy Mills
Watch ROC City Gaelic hurling players in action

Mar 16, 2022 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Wendy Mills