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2 days ago | wxxinews.org | Chamian Cruz

X Public media is possible thanks to your support WXXI News journalists work every day to meet the challenges of our times with trustworthy reporting and programming. But we don't do it alone - this community has always been our backbone, standing strong with us. Your financial support today determines what's possible in the year ahead. Can you please make a donation? Yes, I'll donate

2 days ago | wxxinews.org | Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

Updated June 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM EDTA federal judge said there's no reason to keep detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador and later returned to the U.S., while he awaits trial on federal charges. That's according to a written order from U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw of Tennessee on Wednesday that followed a hearing. The hearing on Wednesday was meant to set conditions for Abrego Garcia's release, including limitations on his travel.

3 days ago | wxxinews.org | Brian Sharp

Voters chose two new members for the Rochester city school board on Tuesday. And returned current board President Camille Simmons for a second term. Simmons was the top vote-getter, followed by challengers Kareem McCullough and Heather Feinman, according to unofficial election results. McCullough learned he won a seat on the school board when a reporter called shortly after 10:30 p.m., seeking comment.

3 days ago | wxxinews.org | Brian Sharp

An impassioned and victorious Mayor Malik Evans spoke to supporters Tuesday night at the Strathallan hotel ballroom after clinching the Democratic primary. "Regardless of if you are a believer or non-believer," Evans said, "I want you to remember Galatians 6:9, where He said, 'And let us not be weary in well doing, for in due season, we shall reap if we faint not. Rochester, are we ready to reap?"And the crowd cheered.

3 days ago | wxxinews.org | Gabrielle Emanuel

X Public media is possible thanks to your support WXXI News journalists work every day to meet the challenges of our times with trustworthy reporting and programming. But we don't do it alone - this community has always been our backbone, standing strong with us. Your financial support today determines what's possible in the year ahead. Can you please make a donation? Yes, I'll donate