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Photos on the internet of various strange phenomena can generate exciting speculation but usually have a plausible down-to-earth explanation. One well-known recent case was a pic of some sort of animal (or person) that was taken outside of a zoo in Amarillo, Texas. And while that photo may have stumped some experts, another case here in New York state was quickly determined to be something not too out of the ordinary.

(UPDATE) — Both lanes of Route 180 were reopened at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday. BROWNVILLE, N.Y. (WWTI) — Both lanes of Route 180 in Brownville have been closed due to a crash on Saturday afternoon. The crash reportedly occurred at 1:45 p.m. on Saturday. As a result, the...

Authorities are asking for help from the public finding a missing teenager in New York. The New York State Police says 15-year-old Karli N. Crosby is from the Jefferson county town of Brownsville, New York and was last seen on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. It is not known if Crosby...

CLAYTON, New York (WWNY) - Farther, faster, and higher. That’s what more than two dozen, four-legged athletes were looking to get Saturday afternoon with the return of Clayton’s Seaway Splash Competition. Dogs from around the North Country took to the air and to the pool, all looking to...

There's a new tubing option down a beautiful rock-walled canyon in Upstate, New York. And you can even have your own floating cooler along for the ride. Whitewater Challengers offers a lazy tubing run at a new location on the Black River. Our “Tube Taxi” will shuttle you upstream, then...

TOWN OF HOUNSFIELD, New York (WWNY) - Canceled flights, pilot shortages, and inflation have hampered plans for air travelers. We spoke to two local airport managers to see if they’re feeling the travel turbulence. “There are some challenges in the industry with pilots and staffing and operational issues as...

A woman’s encounter with an odd-looking “puppy” took a strange turn when she realized it was an albino porcupine. Luckily, Maria Gibbons did not try to pet it or rub its belly. It happened June 12 near Carthage in Upstate New York, as Gibbons was riding a...

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Inside the quiet halls of Watertown’s Immaculate Heart Central School, preparations are underway for the return of St. Anthony’s once-annual Mount Carmel Feast. Now that it’s back from a two-year hiatus, people are looking forward to getting their hands on some much-missed cuisine...

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - June is National Dairy Month. Local veterinarian, Dr. Melanie Parker-Geurtsen of Cowcalls, is marking the occasion by talking about the changes she has seen in how cows are cared for. She appeared on 7 News at Noon on Friday. Watch her interview above. In the...

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Dahlia loves kids and is great with cats, but is not a fan of other dogs. She prefers to be with people. Jefferson County SPCA assistant manager Caitlyn Alberry calls the 5-year-old pit bull “the biggest ham and a giant love bug.”. The shelter...

WEST CARTHAGE, New York (WWNY) - A New Hampshire couple that booked a Memorial Day weekend trip to the Pleasant Night Inn is hoping their vacation is one they won’t have to remember. Pat Collins and her husband stayed at the West Carthage motel, booking their stay through a...

CLAYTON, N.Y. (WWTI) — Clayton has been named one of the best travel destinations by USA Today. The local village earned to top spot in the 2022 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest for Best Small Town Cultural Scene. This award specifically highlights small towns with a population of fewer than 25,000.

CLAYTON, New York (WWNY) - Clayton tops the list in the 2022 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest for Best Small Town Cultural Scene. The contest, which relied on online voting, named the top 10 communities on Friday. Clayton came in at number 1. “Bigger isn’t always...