Nearly $175,000 in fourth round of Lewis County Façade and Streetscape Improvement Program awarded to four projects

Dec 4, 2024

LOWVILLE- Nearly $175,000 in the fourth round of Lewis County's Façade and Streetscape Improvement Program has been distributed between four approved project proposals.

ON-AIR SEGMENT: LCPH Immunization Coordinator Emily Ward gives early season flu and COVID update

Dec 4, 2024

LOWVILLE- Only a handful of flu cases have been confirmed so far in Lewis County, but it is still early on in the season.

Rome woman, who pleaded guilty to aggravated cruelty to animals, will complete four-phase mental health program before sentencing

Dec 4, 2024

UTICA- The Rome, NY woman, who pleaded guilty over the summer to aggravated cruelty to animals, will complete a four-phase mental health program before her sentencing.

GOVERNOR HOCHUL: Over $7-million in federal funding announced to help support emergency planning and response efforts

Dec 3, 2024

ALBANY, NY- Officials have announced more than $7 million in federal funding that will be awarded to county emergency management agencies across New York State, including the North Country, to help support planning and operational readiness for disaster response.

Governor Hochul revs up campaign to spread awareness on New York’s first-in-nation paid parental leave policy, which takes effect January 1

Dec 3, 2024

ALBANY, NY- Governor Kathy Hochul has kicked-off a statewide campaign to raise awareness of New York’s first-in-the-nation paid prenatal leave policy, which takes effect on January 1, 2025.

Remsen resident charged for alleged intoxicated driving in Oneida County, Troopers say

Dec 3, 2024

MARCY- A local resident is accused of intoxicated driving in Oneida County, authorities say.

Oneida County Sheriff Rob Maciol gives tips for holiday shoppers to consider for avoiding package theft

Dec 3, 2024

The holiday shopping season is in full swing and with the convenience of online shopping, there tends to be an increase in package deliveries this time of the year.

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As of 5:30 A.M. Tuesday, December 2, 2025:

Adirondack CSD: 2-hour-delay; no morning BOCES.

Boonville Methodist Church: No Senior Lunch today.

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ON-AIR SEGMENT: LCPH Immunization Coordinator Emily Ward gives early season flu and COVID update

Dec 4, 2024

LOWVILLE- Only a handful of flu cases have been confirmed so far in Lewis County, but it is still early on in the season.

Rome woman, who pleaded guilty to aggravated cruelty to animals, will complete four-phase mental health program before sentencing

Dec 4, 2024

UTICA- The Rome, NY woman, who pleaded guilty over the summer to aggravated cruelty to animals, will complete a four-phase mental health program before her sentencing.

GOVERNOR HOCHUL: Over $7-million in federal funding announced to help support emergency planning and response efforts

Dec 3, 2024

Governor Hochul revs up campaign to spread awareness on New York’s first-in-nation paid parental leave policy, which takes effect January 1

Dec 3, 2024

ALBANY, NY- Governor Kathy Hochul has kicked-off a statewide campaign to raise awareness of New York’s first-in-the-nation paid prenatal leave policy, which takes effect on January 1, 2025.

Remsen resident charged for alleged intoxicated driving in Oneida County, Troopers say

Dec 3, 2024

MARCY- A local resident is accused of intoxicated driving in Oneida County, authorities say.

Oneida County Sheriff Rob Maciol gives tips for holiday shoppers to consider for avoiding package theft

Dec 3, 2024

The holiday shopping season is in full swing and with the convenience of online shopping, there tends to be an increase in package deliveries this time of the year.

Official NWS Lake Effect Snow Totals from Thanksgiving Weekend Storm

Dec 3, 2024

Much of the North Country endured its first winter storm of the season over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Local resident accused of leaving cats behind unattended after moving from Lowville apartment

Dec 2, 2024

LOWVILLE- A local resident is is accused of leaving pets behind after moving from an apartment in Lewis County, authorities say.

Man accused of tampering with boiler at Qubica AMF, police say

Dec 2, 2024

LOWVILLE- A local man is faced with charges for allegedly trespassing and tampering with equipment at a local manufacturing plant in Lewis County.

IRS says to beware of Holiday and Tax scams

Dec 2, 2024

The IRS is warning taxpayers to approach their holiday shopping with extra caution because scammers are also shopping, not for gifts, but rather for their next victim’s personal information.

Over $100,000 from the Building Business and Small Things, Big Impacts Funds awarded to various Lewis County businesses

Dec 2, 2024

LOWVILLE- Over $100,000 has been awarded to several Lewis County area businesses, thanks to funding from the Building Business and Small Things, Big Impacts Funds.

Griffo scolds proposed sprinkler mandate in newly constructed New York homes

Dec 2, 2024

ALBANY, NY- New York State Senator Joe Griffo (R-C-Rome) is urging the state Department of State (DOS) and New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council to reconsider a proposed rule change that would modify the 2020 Residential Code of New York State to mandate automatic sprinkler sys…

ON-AIR SEGMENT: Timothy Hunt talks passing of 2025 Lewis County Budget

Dec 2, 2024

LOWVILLE- Lewis County's tentative budget for 2025 passed during a public hearing last Tuesday evening, according to the County Manager, Timothy Hunt.

SHERIFF'S OFFICE UPDATE: Driver in town of Floyd fatal crash identified

Dec 2, 2024

ONEIDA COUNTY- Authorities have identified the driver involved in a fatal crash in November.

Closings, Cancellations and Delays for Monday, December 2, 2024

Dec 2, 2024

Latest Closings, Cancellations and Delays as of 7:57 A.M.

UPDATE 12/1, 1PM Lake Effect Snow WARNING for Jefferson and Lewis Counties, Winter Storm WARNING for the Western Adirondacks

Dec 1, 2024

FOR LEWIS AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES-...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 12 to 18 inches in the most persistent lake snows which will be across Jefferson County. An additional 3 to 6 inches for most of Lew…

Harrisville Woman Facing D.W.I. Charge in the Town of Lowville

Dec 1, 2024

TOWN OF LOWVILLE-A 41 year old Harrisville woman was arrested for D.W.I. following a Saturday evening vehicle stop in the Town of Lowville. New York State Police from the Lowville Barracks charged Crystal Sarno with one count of Driving While Intoxicated-First Offense- a Class U misdemeanor. Sarno…

UPDATE 11/30 2:20PM-Lake Effect Snow WARNING for Lewis and Jefferson Counties, Winter Storm WARNNING for Western Adirondacks

Nov 30, 2024

FOR LEWIS AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES-LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT...Extremely heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 3 feet in the most persistent lake snows today through Monday. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest additional accumulations are expected fro…

Lowville Firefighters Quickly Doused a Fire in the Town of Lowville

Nov 29, 2024

TOWN OF LOWVILLE-Lowville Firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire at the home of Donald and Leslie Arthur on Number 3 Road in the Town of Lowville Friday morning. According to Lowville Fire Chief Joseph Austin, firefighters found the fire in an exterior wall near an outlet. They were…

Ava Woman accused of Aggravated D.W.I. in the Town of Lee

Nov 29, 2024

TOWN OF LEE-A 30 year old Ava woman was arrested for D.W.I. following a Thursday afternoon vehicle stop in the Town of Lee. New York State Police from the Lee Barracks charged Vicki B. Linstruth with one count each of Driving While Intoxicated-First Offense and Aggravated D.W.I.-Per Se with .18 of…

Overheating chimney named cause of Wednesday night house fire near Lowville

Nov 29, 2024

LOWVILLE- No injuries were reported in a Wednesday night fire near Lowville, NY.

UPDATED 10:45AM 11/28 Lake Effect Snow WARNING for Lewis and Jefferson Counties, Winter Storm WARNING for Oneida and N. Herkimer Counties

Nov 28, 2024

FOR LEWIS AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES-...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 4 feet in the most persistent lake snows. The highest snow accumulations are expected between Watertown and t…

UPDATE: Winter Storm WARNING Issued for Oneida Co.-Warnings for Lewis, Jefferson and N. Herkimer Counties Remain in Effect

Nov 27, 2024

FOR ONEIDA COUNTY-...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches, locally up to 10 inches over the higher elevations. * WHERE...A portion of central New York. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS…

WEATHER UPDATE-Winter Weather Advisory Now in Effect for Oneida County. Lake Effect Snow Warnings Continue for Lewis, Jefferson and N. Herkimer Counties

Nov 27, 2024

FOR ONEIDA COUNTY-...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Snow accumulations of up to 6 inches expected, especially in the higher elevations. * WHERE...A portion of central New York. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 PM EST Thur…

In wake of major organized retail theft ring bust, Governor Hochul says New Yorkers are “sick and tired” of thieves plaguing communities

Nov 27, 2024

Governor Kathy Hochul and New York officials are announcing a major bust regarding a mass organized retail theft ring that extended along the entire east coast.

Governor Hochul urges New Yorkers to prepare as winter weather expected to impact Thanksgiving travel

Nov 27, 2024

Governor Kathy Hochul is urging New Yorkers and visitors to take proper precautions ahead of winter weather expected to impact parts of the state through the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

NYSP: Herkimer County resident charged with felony possessing a forged instrument in Poland

Nov 27, 2024

POLAND- A resident from the Kuyahoora Valley area is faced with a felony fraud related charge in Herkimer County, authorities say.

Governor Hochul signs measure that allows courts to issue protection orders to immediate family or household members of named victims, regardless of age

Nov 26, 2024

ALBANY, NY- Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation expanding protections in domestic violence cases in criminal and family court.

Rome City Police Officer suffers leg injury after fleeing suspect drags him for two blocks

Nov 26, 2024

ONEIDA COUNTY- A Rome City Police Officer suffered a lower leg injury after being dragged two blocks by a fleeing suspect.

REPORT: Naturally Lewis, Inc. Names Business Award Recipients at Membership Awards Night

Nov 26, 2024

LOWVILLE- Naturally Lewis, Inc. hosted its highly anticipated Membership Awards Night on November 21, 2024 bringing together 120+ business and community leaders and community stakeholders to celebrate the achievements of the Naturally Lewis Membership who contribute to the success of Lewis County…

NWS ALERT: Winter Storm Watch goes into effect Friday for the North Country/Tug Hill Region

Nov 26, 2024

JEFFERSON, LEWIS & OSWEGO COUNTIES: WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING (DECEMBER 2)

Emergency responders say no suspicious cause in Sunday night garage fire in Port Leyden

Nov 25, 2024

PORT LEYDEN- Local emergency authorities have released an update regarding Sunday night’s fire in the village. It happened around 8:30 p.m. at 3373 Pearl Street, according to the office of Lewis County Emergency Management. Port Leyden Fire Department was the primary responder to a gara…

NYSP: Annual Thanksgiving holiday crackdown enforcement period underway through December 1

Nov 25, 2024

Local law enforcement agencies have teamed up with the New York State Police for the annual Thanksgiving holiday enforcement crackdown.

Felony unlicensed operation charge filed against Poland resident, Troopers say

Nov 25, 2024

MIDDLEVILLE- A local resident from Herkimer County is accused of unlicensed operation, authorities say.

ON-AIR SEGMENT: Lowville Fire Chief Joe Austin talks family fire escape planning, safe meeting places

Nov 25, 2024

With the heating season upon us and Old Man Winter knocking on the door, Lowville Fire Chief Joe Austin is urging homeowners to consider going over a fire escape plan, including an established meeting place.

Firefighters respond to fully involved structure fire Sunday night in Port Leyden

Nov 25, 2024

PORT LEYDEN- Fire departments in Southern Lewis County were called out to a structure fire Sunday evening.

Vacant home fire under investigation in Lewis County

Nov 25, 2024

LEWIS COUNTY- No injuries were reported in a Friday morning blaze, which destroyed a vacant home in the town of Denmark.

Port Leyden Woman Accused of Felony Unlicensed Operation and License Suspension Violations in Remsen

Nov 24, 2024

TOWN OF REMSEN-A 33 year old Port Leyden woman was arrested on unlicensed operation and license suspension revocation charges following a Saturday afternoon vehicle stop in the Town of Remsen. New York State Police from the Remsen Barracks charged Tessa A. Tucker with one count each of Aggravated U…

Remsen Man Accused of Felony Unlicensed Operation and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Town of Trenton

Nov 24, 2024

TOWN OF TRENTON-A 57 year old Remsen man was arrested for felony unlicensed operation and possession of a controlled substance on Saturday night in the Town of Trenton. New York State Police from the Remsen Barracks charged Bradley J. Walter with one count each of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of…

Camden Woman Accused of Felony Unlicensed Operation and D.W.I. Charges following M.V.A. in the Town of Lewis

Nov 23, 2024

TOWN OF LEWIS-A 37 year old Camden woman was is facing Unlicensed Operation and D.W.I. charges following a one car motor vehicle accident that occurred early Saturday morning on Route 26 in the Town of Lewis. New York State Police from the Lowville Barracks charged Lacee J. Runion with one count ea…

Carthage Resident Facing a Felony Burglary Charge

Nov 23, 2024

TOWN OF CROGHAN-A 39 year old Carthage resident was arrested early Saturday morning following a report of a Friday evening burglary in the Town of Croghan. New York State Police from the Carthage Barracks charged Shawn A. Kloster with one count of Burglary in the 2nd Degree-Illegal entry of a Dwell…

Carthage resident charged with acting in manner injurious to a child (less than 17) and false written statement, Troopers say

Nov 22, 2024

ORLEANS & WILNA- A North Country resident is faced with a pair of charges in Jefferson County, authorities say.

Suspect charged with criminal contempt, stalking in wake of domestic incidents in Boonville, Deputies say

Nov 22, 2024

BOONVILLE- A domestic incident in Northern Oneida County has resulted in charges against a suspect, authorities say.

Lewis County woman charged with criminal contempt and harassment in Pinckney

Nov 22, 2024

PINCKNEY- A local resident is faced with charges stemming from police investigation into a protection order violation in Lewis County.

NWS: Winter Weather Advisory for Tug Hill Plateau Region through Friday at Noon

Nov 22, 2024

LEWIS COUNTY: WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY (FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2024).

Turkey fryer safety for Thanksgiving

Nov 21, 2024

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Early Dismissals and other Cancellations for Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Nearly $175,000 in fourth round of Lewis County Façade and Streetscape Improvement Program awarded to four projects

ON-AIR SEGMENT: LCPH Immunization Coordinator Emily Ward gives early season flu and COVID update

Rome woman, who pleaded guilty to aggravated cruelty to animals, will complete four-phase mental health program before sentencing

GOVERNOR HOCHUL: Over $7-million in federal funding announced to help support emergency planning and response efforts

Governor Hochul revs up campaign to spread awareness on New York’s first-in-nation paid parental leave policy, which takes effect January 1

Remsen resident charged for alleged intoxicated driving in Oneida County, Troopers say

Oneida County Sheriff Rob Maciol gives tips for holiday shoppers to consider for avoiding package theft

Closings, Cancellations & Delays

Closings, Cancellations and Delays

ON-AIR SEGMENT: LCPH Immunization Coordinator Emily Ward gives early season flu and COVID update

Rome woman, who pleaded guilty to aggravated cruelty to animals, will complete four-phase mental health program before sentencing

GOVERNOR HOCHUL: Over $7-million in federal funding announced to help support emergency planning and response efforts

Governor Hochul revs up campaign to spread awareness on New York’s first-in-nation paid parental leave policy, which takes effect January 1

Remsen resident charged for alleged intoxicated driving in Oneida County, Troopers say

Oneida County Sheriff Rob Maciol gives tips for holiday shoppers to consider for avoiding package theft

Official NWS Lake Effect Snow Totals from Thanksgiving Weekend Storm

Local resident accused of leaving cats behind unattended after moving from Lowville apartment

Man accused of tampering with boiler at Qubica AMF, police say

IRS says to beware of Holiday and Tax scams

Over $100,000 from the Building Business and Small Things, Big Impacts Funds awarded to various Lewis County businesses

Griffo scolds proposed sprinkler mandate in newly constructed New York homes

ON-AIR SEGMENT: Timothy Hunt talks passing of 2025 Lewis County Budget

SHERIFF'S OFFICE UPDATE: Driver in town of Floyd fatal crash identified

Closings, Cancellations and Delays for Monday, December 2, 2024

UPDATE 12/1, 1PM Lake Effect Snow WARNING for Jefferson and Lewis Counties, Winter Storm WARNING for the Western Adirondacks

Harrisville Woman Facing D.W.I. Charge in the Town of Lowville

UPDATE 11/30 2:20PM-Lake Effect Snow WARNING for Lewis and Jefferson Counties, Winter Storm WARNNING for Western Adirondacks

Lowville Firefighters Quickly Doused a Fire in the Town of Lowville

Ava Woman accused of Aggravated D.W.I. in the Town of Lee

Overheating chimney named cause of Wednesday night house fire near Lowville

UPDATED 10:45AM 11/28 Lake Effect Snow WARNING for Lewis and Jefferson Counties, Winter Storm WARNING for Oneida and N. Herkimer Counties

UPDATE: Winter Storm WARNING Issued for Oneida Co.-Warnings for Lewis, Jefferson and N. Herkimer Counties Remain in Effect

WEATHER UPDATE-Winter Weather Advisory Now in Effect for Oneida County. Lake Effect Snow Warnings Continue for Lewis, Jefferson and N. Herkimer Counties

In wake of major organized retail theft ring bust, Governor Hochul says New Yorkers are “sick and tired” of thieves plaguing communities

Governor Hochul urges New Yorkers to prepare as winter weather expected to impact Thanksgiving travel

NYSP: Herkimer County resident charged with felony possessing a forged instrument in Poland

Governor Hochul signs measure that allows courts to issue protection orders to immediate family or household members of named victims, regardless of age

Rome City Police Officer suffers leg injury after fleeing suspect drags him for two blocks

REPORT: Naturally Lewis, Inc. Names Business Award Recipients at Membership Awards Night

NWS ALERT: Winter Storm Watch goes into effect Friday for the North Country/Tug Hill Region

Emergency responders say no suspicious cause in Sunday night garage fire in Port Leyden

NYSP: Annual Thanksgiving holiday crackdown enforcement period underway through December 1

Felony unlicensed operation charge filed against Poland resident, Troopers say

ON-AIR SEGMENT: Lowville Fire Chief Joe Austin talks family fire escape planning, safe meeting places

Firefighters respond to fully involved structure fire Sunday night in Port Leyden

Vacant home fire under investigation in Lewis County

Port Leyden Woman Accused of Felony Unlicensed Operation and License Suspension Violations in Remsen

Remsen Man Accused of Felony Unlicensed Operation and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Town of Trenton

Camden Woman Accused of Felony Unlicensed Operation and D.W.I. Charges following M.V.A. in the Town of Lewis

Carthage Resident Facing a Felony Burglary Charge

Carthage resident charged with acting in manner injurious to a child (less than 17) and false written statement, Troopers say

Suspect charged with criminal contempt, stalking in wake of domestic incidents in Boonville, Deputies say

Lewis County woman charged with criminal contempt and harassment in Pinckney

NWS: Winter Weather Advisory for Tug Hill Plateau Region through Friday at Noon

Turkey fryer safety for Thanksgiving