Francis Wilkins

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

New York

Francis WilkinsOctober 25, 2022

Man panhandling in NYC fatally hit by a driver

On Sunday, a motorist hit and killed a man who was begging for money in the middle of a major…
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Monroe County

Francis WilkinsOctober 25, 2022

Deliberations in Kirk Ashton trial continued Monday

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — On Monday, the jury in the trial of former Hilton elementary principal Kirk Ashton resumed deliberations. More…
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Monroe County

Francis WilkinsOctober 25, 2022

Mayor Malik Evans discussed Rochester crime and public safety

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — These midterm elections will be defined by a pair of issues: improvements to the criminal justice system…
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New York

Francis WilkinsOctober 21, 2022

Man disguised as a ninja attacked a NYC man with a samurai sword in Manhattan

According to sources inside the police department, a guy who was responsible for causing a panic in the New York…
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New York

Francis WilkinsOctober 21, 2022

Transgender woman fatally shot in Honduras after being deported from U.S.

According to reports from the area, a transgender woman who had been deported from the United States in July and…
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Crime and Safety

Francis WilkinsOctober 21, 2022

15-year-old Raleigh shooting suspect killed brother first

According to the statements made by police on Thursday, the 15-year-old suspect in the recent mass shooting in Raleigh began…
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New York

Francis WilkinsOctober 21, 2022

NYC police asking for help in identifying robbery suspects who stole electric scooter of a food delivery worker

According to the statements made by the police on Thursday, a food delivery worker in the Bronx had his electric…
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Francis WilkinsOctober 19, 2022

California serial killer suspect charged with three counts of first-degree murder

On Tuesday, a suspect in connection with six murders in California was charged with three counts of first-degree murder. Wesley…
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Crime and Safety

Francis WilkinsOctober 19, 2022

Uvalde teenager arrested in connection with a shooting threat

Just months after a shooter slaughtered 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary, a teenager in Uvalde, Texas was…
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New York

Francis WilkinsOctober 19, 2022

NYSDOT hires employees for road maintenance as winter approaches

The snow season is just around the corner in Upstate New York. The New York State Department of Transportation reports…
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