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Madison County Officials Investigating Fatal House Explosion
It was a tragic day for members of the Madison County community of Lincoln as officials are currently investigating a house fire that claimed the life of at least one resident. The Madison County Sheriff's Office is continuing their investigation that started when a structure exploded at 4261 Burleson Road...
Trump tells New York appeals court to toss $454 million fraud judgment
Former President Donald Trump filed a brief on Monday calling on an appeals court to toss a judgment that forces him to pay roughly $454 million to the state of New York. Trump’s attorneys filed paperwork before New York’s Appellate Division on Monday, calling the judgment against him an “unauthorized, unprecedented power-grab” by state Attorney […]
Smitties dumped by Cortland in NYCBL playoffs
CORTLAND, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — The Cortland Crush’s pitching held the usually potent Sherrill lineup to just three hits as they sent the Silversmiths home for the season with a 7-1 defeat. Tuesday’s game was moved from Noyes Park in Sherrill to Gutchess Park in Cortland due to weather....
Collision in Herkimer County results in minor and serious injuries
NEWPORT- A collision Wednesday morning in Herkimer County has resulted in both minor and serious injuries. Emergency responders were dispatched sometime around 8:30 a.m. to the scene of a collision between two vehicles on Honey Hill Road, town of Newport. According to officials from the New York State Police, Michael...
Troopers Arrest Upstate NY Woman on Drug Charges
New York State Police conducted a raid in rural Herkimer County on Wednesday which resulted in the arrest of a Salisbury woman on drug charges. Troopers say, the New York State Police Troop D Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and uniform members executed a search warrant at 866 Emmonsburg Road in the Town of Salisbury, in Herkimer County.
‘When I realized this wasn’t actors or bad AI’: You haven’t been truly scarred until you’ve seen Donald Trump motorboat Rudy Giuliani ⏤ in drag
From Kamala Harris’ viral “coconut tree” meme to online renderings of Republicans as has-been musicians, social media is quickly becoming a valuable battleground for this year’s already chaotic presidential race. Most recently, social media platform TikTok has been responsible for resurfacing a video in which Rudy...
Several Deadly Viruses Detected in Central New York Mosquitoes
More deadly viruses are making their way into Central New York. And mosquitoes are to blame. Traps from Mosquito pools in Onondaga County show the presence of several viruses. The West Nile and Flanders viruses were detected in the Town of Cicero. Both viruses along with the Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Highlands J viruses were found in East Syracuse. That's in addition to the Flanders and Jamestown Canyon viruses discovered on July 16.
Spiedie Fest concert shakeup: This country singer won't be taking the stage
Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally organizers have been forced to change the music lineup for the 40th annual event. Country singer Mitchell Tenpenny will no longer be performing at Spiedie Fest. Tenpenny had been scheduled to perform on Sunday, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. He will be replaced by country singer Justin Moore,...
NY weather: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail to hit Oneida County Wednesday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Wednesday at 10:11 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 10:30 p.m. for Oneida County. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are foreseen. "At 10:11 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near McKeever, or 10...
Oneida County temporarily relocating its Rome offices after tornado
ROME, N.Y. — The Oneida County Executive confirmed the county's Rome Offices have been relocated to an emergency location at the former Berkshire Bank Building in downtown Rome. The county office buildings in Rome were damaged by an EF-2 tornado on Tuesday, July 16. Beginning on Wednesday, July 24...
Lee Center had a tornado, too: Just how many tornadoes struck on July 16?
Oneida County had a second tornado on July 16, albeit not as powerful as the one that ripped through Rome, the National Weather Service (NWS) has determined. The EF-1 tornado with maximum winds of 95 miles per hour struck near Lee Center, touching down at 3:19 p.m. on Palmer Road, about two miles east of Taberg and traveling 6.5 miles, with a maximum width of 200 yards, according to the NWS damage survey. ...
Massive Cash Payout For Someone In New York State?
You may be so busy this summer that you did not even realize the massive amount of cash that is available to win. New York State is part of the multi state lottery jackpots that are soaring right now. Inflation, rising prices and high interest rates may not be a...
Madison County Officials Investigating Fatal House Explosion
It was a tragic day for members of the Madison County community of Lincoln as officials are currently investigating a house fire that claimed the life of at least one resident. The Madison County Sheriff's Office is continuing their investigation that started when a structure exploded at 4261 Burleson Road...
Sign-up for August Food $en$e Friday
Registration for the August Food $en$e program — open to everyone regardless of income — will take place in Rome, Lee, Camden, Holland Patent, and Oneida. Registration is available online at foodsense.foodbankcny.org using debit or credit cards through Aug. 19. If you are paying using cash, check or food stamps you will need to go to one of the in person sign-up sites list below.
Clover Pond Vineyard wins 11 medals at New York Wine Classic
GUILDERLAND — Less than a decade after starting their vineyard, Joyce and James Besha have won 11 medals at the 38th Annual New York Wine Classic competition. The annual competition, organized by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation, is independently judged by the Beverage Testing Institute. “We work...
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