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.

Crime and Safety

Francis WilkinsOctober 10, 2022

Tampa police arrested a man in a random shooting at a homeless family

On Sunday, the Tampa Police Department said that a pregnant woman is “recovering” after receiving a gunshot wound to the…
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New York

Francis WilkinsOctober 6, 2022

Murder investigation into a Purdue University student’s death led to arrest

On Wednesday, a student at Purdue University was taken into custody and charged with murder in the death of his…
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New York

Francis WilkinsOctober 6, 2022

Homeless man charged with killing a commuter on NYC train

According to the police, a homeless man has been taken into custody in connection with the deadly stabbing of a…
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Monroe County

Francis WilkinsOctober 6, 2022

National labor shortage is affecting motorsports in the Rochester area

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Even the world of racing isn’t immune to the widespread labor crisis that’s been going on for…
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Monroe County

Francis WilkinsOctober 5, 2022

Rochester’s Willow Center provides update on domestic violence

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As part of the efforts to raise awareness about domestic abuse during Domestic Violence Awareness Month in…
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Francis WilkinsOctober 5, 2022

Teenager arrested in fatal Bronx shooting of aspiring drill rapper

Police said on Tuesday that a teenager has been detained in connection with the deadly shooting of an aspiring drill…
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Francis WilkinsOctober 5, 2022

California man arrested on suspicion of kidnapping four members of a family

On Tuesday, a man who is accused of kidnapping four members of a family in California, including a girl who…
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Crime and Safety

Francis WilkinsOctober 5, 2022

Teenager accused in Memphis shooting spree entered a not guilty plea

The 18-year-old man who is accused of terrorizing Memphis with a crosstown shooting spree pleaded not guilty to all 26…
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New York

Francis WilkinsOctober 4, 2022

25-year-old man pushed to tracks at NYC Union Square station

On Monday, an incident occurred at the Union Square subway station. A man was shoved into the rails. The victim,…
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New York

Francis WilkinsOctober 4, 2022

Man who threatened families with a pocketknife at a Central Park carousel faces charges

On Monday, police said that the individual who was accused in connection with brandishing a pocketknife at families who were…
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