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Rifle, magazines seized from man wanted for assault, burglary
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A man wanted for burglary and assault in Watertown has been arrested on weapons charges. State police say they arrested 43-year-old Travis Waybright of Alexandria Bay during a traffic stop Monday night. Troopers say Waybright was pulled over on Irish Ave in the town of...
Northern NY sports scoreboard: Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The Fourth of July holiday is almost upon us and there was plenty of fireworks on the baseball diamond and on the gridiron. Let’s take a look at the Northern New York sports scoreboard from the last few days. Semipro football Ithaca Warriors 12, Watertown Red and Black 6 (Saturday) Collegiate baseball Watertown Rapids 9, […]
NYSP investigating animal neglect case in Watertown
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York State Police are investigating a case of alleged animal cruelty at a Jefferson County farm. Around 7 a.m. Monday, the State Police, Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, and Jefferson County Animal Cruelty Task Force executed a search warrant at 17037 Sandy Creek Valley Road in the town of Watertown for the […]
Tomorrow’s Health: Pregnancy hypertension, childhood obesity & managing obesity with olives
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Here’s a look at some of the day’s top health stories. Taking extra zinc and calcium three months before conception may help women avoid hypertension when pregnant. Researchers say the study at Columbia University highlights the importance of nutrition before conceiving. Hypertension during...
Lawmakers eliminate fees for Watertown pools, consider financial future
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Watertown pools will be free this summer. In a 3 to 2 vote Monday night, the city council voted to waive fees at the Thompson Park and Flynn pools for both city and non-city residents. Last year, the city began charging non-city residents, which helped...
Thompson Park Pool & Splash pad closes early on July 2
The Thompson Park pool and Splash pad will close at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, for the Concert at the Park, according to a press release from Watertown’s Parks and Recreation. The Concert at the Park is free to the public and will future live music from Double Barreled Blues Band followed by ONNY […]
Health center gets $550K for primary care suite in Lowville
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A big boost in funding is coming to improve healthcare in Lewis County. North Country Family Health Center will use more than half a million dollars to expand what it currently offers in the village. North Country Family Health Center received $550,000 to build a...
Water Main Break on Stone St.
City of Watertown’s Water Department has released a statement that there has been a water main break on 100 block of Stone Street that is affecting several areas in the City. The Water Distribution Department is working to fix this as soon as possible and would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation […]
Watertown’s City Hall Elevator shuts down during construction
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) — The City Hall Elevator in Watertown will be shut down from Monday, July 1, to Friday, July 19, due to construction, according to a press release from the City of Watertown. During construction, the elevator will not be operable. The City Hall stairs will remain accessible to all; however, if a […]
What you need to know for Watertown’s Concert at the Park
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Watertown’s annual Concert at the Park, a 4th of July celebration held at Thompson Park, is Tuesday. Hosted by the Watertown Noon Rotary Club on Tuesday, July 2nd, festivities will kick off at 5:30 p.m. Here’s what you need to know:. Concert at...
Mount Carmel Feast finishes 106th annual celebration
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The Mount Carmel Feast is coming to a close once again after a historic year in terms of attendance. Officials with St. Anthony’s Church say Friday may have had the most people the event has ever seen in one day. The Mount Carmel Feast...
Another Earthquake, 2nd In Days, Rocks Parts Of Upstate New York
Should New Yorkers get ready for more earthquakes? Two rocked parts of Upstate New York just days apart. Many New York State residents were woken up Saturday morning to their homes shaking. Earthquake In Henderson, New York. The United States Geological Survey confirmed the earthquake. It struck near Henderson, New...
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