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10/17/2025

The disappearance of the Titan off Canada on June 18, 2023, led to a search that garnered worldwide attention, and the Coast Guard deployed its highest level of investigation in the aftermath.

The disappearance of the Titan off Canada in 2023 led to a search that garnered worldwide attention.

10/17/2025

On Thursday, October 16, the Syracuse Police Department notified school officials of a shooting that took place in a nearby neighborhood at around 1:05 p.m., the Syracuse City School District said.

Henninger High School in Syracuse was placed on a brief lockout Thursday after a shooting was reported in a nearby neighborhood, but the lockout was lifted after the Syracuse Police Department dete…

10/17/2025

Allie Roesch Collins, master gardener volunteer assistant with Cornell Cooperative Extension, has some tips for putting your garden to bed for the colder months. Click the link to the story in the comments to learn more.

10/17/2025

Read more about the timeline for the major construction projects in Cicero. Click the link in the comments for the story.

10/16/2025

UPDATE: Syracuse Police have given an update on the timeline of the investigation of a deadly shooting on Midland Avenue in Syracuse, including the arrest of a suspect.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Police identified 40-year-old Joseph Castillo as the victim killed during a late-night shooting in the southside of Syracuse. Syracuse Police officers were sent nea…

10/16/2025

Many CNY Family Care patients are in a scramble after the center announced it was dropping some insurance plans. Learn what one Georgetown researchers tells us about the situation at www.localsyr.com.

10/16/2025

Family members said in a statement that they are “completely devastated and heartbroken” but will cherish his laughter and celebrate the kindness he bestowed upon others.

MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss who captivated audiences with his elaborate makeup and smoke-filled guitar, died Thur…

10/16/2025

It appears New York State might be tapping the brakes on moving out of its East Taft Road location, right outside the Village of North Syracuse. Learn more at localsyr.com.

NORTH SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — You ask, we answer! Viewer Question: Is it true that the North Syracuse DMV is no longer closing? It appears New York State might be tapping the brakes on mov…

10/16/2025

Drivers are advised to follow the signed detour that directs all traffic west on I-690, to Exit 7A (Jones Road), to east of Jones Road, to south on State Fair Boulevard, to Farrell Road.

The I-690 westbound off-ramp to Exit 7B (NY 48/Farrell Road) in the Town of Van Buren will be closed on Friday, October 17 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for milling and paving, and drivers are advised t…

10/16/2025

The Onondaga County Health Department released its inspection reports for restaurants checked from September 28 through October 4.

Did your favorite restaurant pass the test?🍽

Cafe Kubal in Syracuse, NY failed its inspection due to six violations, including improper cooling and refrigerated storage of potentially hazardous foods, and toxic chemicals being located on top …

10/16/2025

Another prison trial is underway in Utica. Former Midstate prison guard, Francis Chandler, was one of ten officers indicted in the beating death of Messiah Nantwi on March 1 of this year.

UTICA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — The trial in the beating death of Messiah Nantwi at Mid-State Correctional Facility will have one less defendant going to court, as an officer pled guilty on Thur…

10/16/2025

Auburn Police have updated that the skeletal remains found at Auburn Hospital back in June appeared to be of a white man who was about 25 to 35 years old, and between 5’5″ and 6″ tall.

AUBURN, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Cayuga County Coroner believes skeletal remains unearthed at Auburn Hospital are human. Around 3:15 p.m. on June 25, Auburn Police Officers were sent to a constru…