In today's top stories:A coalition of towns across New York are setting priorities now to be ready for state budget time.The Rochester Red Wings are on their way to the Triple-A championship in Las Vegas. Continuing WXXI's Hispanic Heritage Month coverage, we feature a Latino advocacy group investing tens of thousands of dollars into Rochester-area nonprofits.

Rochester will play Oklahoma City in a winner-take-all Triple-A championship game on Saturday.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 9/24/26, we discuss what public media means to the community and reflect on WXXI's rich history and service to the region over the past 60 years.

Members of the Rochester Area Community Foundation's Latino Giving Circle awarded more than $41,000 in grants Wednesday to 10 nonprofit organizations, making this year's investment the largest to date.

During "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 9/24/26, we celebrate 60 years of WXXI and discuss the future of public media. Then, a special rebroadcast about local civil rights pioneer Constance Mitchell.

In today's top stories:Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will be in Buffalo today campaigning for Democrats ahead of the midterms.A delegation from Ukraine lands in Rochester and one member visits the WXXI studios to share firsthand perspective on the war with Russia.As we enter hunting and fishing season, New York opens up the waters for anyone to fish without a license for a day.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 9/23/26, we speak with members of the Open World Program about the current state of Ukraine and what the country might look like going forward.

The event is free and includes activities and races.

During "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 9/23/26, what do Ukrainians need for a successful post-war future? Then, the Landmark Society shares its 2026 Five to Revive in this special rebroadcast.

In today's top stories:A former Rochester schools administrator is suing the district after he was fired and accused of abusing children.For Hispanic Heritage Month, WXXI's correspondent at the Capitol talks with Latino elected leaders about tackling key issues like immigration ahead of the midterms.There's a new report on the high rate of local student absenteeism, which hasn't improved even years after the pandemic.