ONEONTA, N.Y. -- Fire investigators are searching for an official cause of a house fire early Tuesday morning. Fire officials tell NEWSChannel 2 the homeowners called in a chimney fire around 4:30 a.m. on Ceperly Ave. on the city's west side. The fire quickly spread to the second floor, attic,...

HERKIMER, N.Y. -- Two Herkimer County residents are facing charges for allegedly selling drugs out of a hotel in Herkimer. Herkimer Police say 40-year-old Tyrell West of Richfield Springs is charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia and 27-year-old Erika Leclair of Ilion is charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.

An Oneonta man has been sentenced to probation after being involved in a hate crime against a child of the Jewish faith.

A Utica man has been arrested following a stabbing incident at a local emergency shelter in the city. Utica Police have revealed that a man has been arrested following an altercation at the Utica Rescue Mission. Police officials say just before midnight on Tuesday, officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Rutger Street, along with Utica Fire Units.

State Police are investigating a deadly crash involving an SUV and Amish buggy on Monday afternoon.

Let's get ready to rumble! A Utica singer battled it out for his spot on NBC's The Voice. Sofronio Vasquez, who is originally from the Philippines, wowed all 4 judges with his performance of Mary J Blige's "I'm Going Down during the Blind Auditions. His performance received an instant 4 chair turn and a standing ovation.

An exciting, and extremely successful retail chain is opening up a new store in Central New York, and we know when it's coming. This is welcome news for the area, which has suffered several major losses in the local retail scene, including All Seasons Outfitters and Imex Furniture. Central New...

A state of emergency has been declared by the Otsego County Board of Representatives due to extreme fire danger. According to a release provided by the Otsego County Office of Emergency Services, the state of emergency has been declared due to a lack of rain that has impacted the area's water supply posing a risk of wildfire.

"It just really made me go into go-mode — just get her there and get her safe," said Officer Liz Demuynck

CHENANGO FORKS, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – There was 1 semi-final left before 12 teams would be looking to take home the Section IV title on Saturday. Forks hosting Spencer-Van Etten/Candor. The winner moves on to face Oneonta, loser goes home. Nathan Raab would score a hat trick for the Blue Devils, including one in the first […]

The Cooperstown Board of Trustees has voted down a proposal from the VFW and the American Legion requesting ‘hometown hero’ signs to be hung in the Village.

Utica Police are asking for the public's help in a hit-and-run accident on Genesee Street early Sunday morning.

The Mount Markham Central School District Board of Education met Tuesday night to discuss new business. The meeting began with a report from MMCSD Elementary School Principal Karen Rowe sharing pictures of the pre-kindergarten team providing a pumpkin patch. Second grade teacher Jenn Giachavo was selected as a Kindness is...

Warning- A new gift card scam is happening in Central New York. Here's what you need to watch out for:. The Herkimer Police Department is issuing a warning about phone scams involving gift cards throughout the Central New York region. Herkimer Police Department Chief Mike Jory has alerted local residents via social media about the latest scam sweeping the area:

It's almost time! In just a couple of short hours the kids will be home from school, ready to don their costumes, and head out door to door asking for candy. Be sure to keep everyone safe by checking out this list of safety tips. Light Em Up. Illuminate! Whether...

Meet the Susquehanna SPCA “Pet of the Week” – his name is Salamander. Each week on Thursday mornings at 8:30 am on Classic Hits 103.1fm, Josh will host Allison Hungerford, licensed Vet Tech at the Susquehanna SPCA, who will tell us all about a special dog or cat at the shelter looking for its forever home which has been overlooked by visitors for some reason. Many times, it's because many animals are shy while in the shelter because it can be a stressful situation! Once adopted, many cats and dogs warm right up to their owners.

Over Columbus Day weekend Sue and I were out of town for a mini-vacation, visiting my sister who lives near the Connecticut shore. Prior to leaving Hartwick, we covered up the tomato and pepper plants. Upon returning Monday evening, we noticed that pumpkin foliage (not under cover) was quite scorched from frost. Neighbors told me that the day before (Oct. 13), frost was everywhere, not just car windshields.

In two days, New Hartford's sitting town justice will no longer be in that position after he officially tendered his resignation on Tuesday.

After weeks of waiting, Central New York will find out if Sofronio Vasquez will continue his journey on NBC's "The Voice." The Utica native, who immigrated from the Philippines, is currently representing Team Bublé. The aspiring singer chose the Canadian Crooner to be his mentor due to his strong ties with the Filipino community.

Join us as we celebrate our annual village-wide Halloween in Hamilton! Enjoy a spooky celebration with crafts, trick-or-treating, and a free movie! Safe fun for the whole family. Check out the full schedule of events for Thursday, October 31, 2024 below:. At 3:30 p.m., head over to the Hamilton Public...