Good evening, Rochester. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.
Your Weather Planner
Rain will be fair game for tonight for all of Western New York. Although scattered, it's possible that many of you experience heavy downpours. Lows will stay mild dropping into the 60s. It will be unsettled at times Friday as a cold front moves through.
Tomorrow's Forecast
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Highs: Low 80s Lows: Low 60s Rain Showers |
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Today's Big Stories
1. Judge orders unsealing of redacted affidavit in Trump search
A federal judge on Thursday ruled that a redacted version of the affidavit used by federal agents in the search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home earlier this month must be published by noon on Friday.
On Thursday, New York state began accepting applications to run retail marijuana dispensaries. The first licenses will go to people with prior marijuana-related convictions. The application window will be open until late September. In a Newark greenhouse, a summer harvest is a sea of green, literally and figuratively.
3. Analysis shows low turnout in New York's August primary
An advocacy organization called for opening up New York's primary elections to voters who are not registered in either major party after Tuesday's elections in which 7.9 million people cast ballots.
4. Better Business Bureau warns of back to school apartment scams
Moving out of mom and dad’s house is stressful enough, but imagine signing up for a place to stay, only to show up to an apartment that either doesn’t exist or someone else is living there.
5. Worldwide droughts uncover ancient relics, ruins, remains and more
Thanks to shifting scenery because of climate change, many parts of the world are getting a glimpse at often-hidden parts of history
6. How to get a new job in a skilled trade at the State Fair
When you come to the fair you expect to spend some money, but how about making money? There’s a spot at the fairgrounds where you can switch up your career in the Science and Industry Building.
Your Notes for Tomorrow
- Deadline for Trump to explain why he wants special master for Mar-a-Lago documents
- Federal Reserve Board chair speaks at Jackson Hole economic policy symposium
- One year since 13 U.S. servicemembers killed in Kabul explosion
In Case You Missed It
High pressure: The journey to becoming a meteorologist
Pursuing meteorology was a simple decision for our Meteorologist Kaylee Wendt. As she looks back on so many memories from her childhood, it’s easy to see the natural fit between her experiences and forecasting the weather.
One of her earliest memories was roller blading in her driveway. While outside with her dad, a thunderstorm was brewing, and she was terrified and ran inside. At the time, she didn't know it, but the fear would spark an interest in storms and the atmosphere.