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Jefferson Co. SPCA gets 25 puppies, seeks public’s help

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - In a Facebook post Wednesday morning, the Jefferson County SPCA said it received 25 puppies and needs bleach, disinfectant and temporary foster homes. The need for bleach and disinfectant is due to at least one of the puppies having parvovirus. “25 is a significant number,”...

Jefferson County, NY · 18h
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Trooper fatally shoots man who authorities say pointed handgun at police in Jefferson County

Carthage, N.Y. — A state trooper fatally shot a man who pointed a handgun at police during an attempted traffic stop in Jefferson County on Wednesday, troopers said. Around 1:51 p.m., state police attempted to stop a vehicle on West Street in the village of Carthage to apprehend a man wanted on a Lewis County bench warrant related to a first-degree rape charge, according to Trooper Jennifer Jiron, a state police spokesperson.

Jefferson County, NY · 14h
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Trial date set for teen accused of stabbing grandmother

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A date is now set for an attempted murder trial for a Jefferson County teen. Kevin Shenk appeared in Jefferson County court Tuesday in one of his last hearings before his trial begins Dec. 14. Shenk was charged with second-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault...

Jefferson County, NY · 1d
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Police on scene of reported shooting in Carthage

CARTHAGE, New York (WWNY) - Multiple police agencies are on the scene of a reported shooting in the village of Carthage. Jefferson County dispatchers said they received a report of someone suffering a gunshot wound in the vicinity of West Street and South Washington Street shortly before 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Carthage, NY · 19h
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Crash & cardiac emergency shut down Watertown street

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A two-vehicle crash and a separate cardiac emergency shut down a Watertown street for a time on Tuesday. The vehicles collided at the intersection of Franklin and William Streets at around 11:15 a.m. Video from the scene shows front damage to one vehicle and driver-side...

Watertown, NY · 1d

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Watertown woman killed in Village of Mexico crash

VILLAGE OF MEXICO, N.Y. — The New York State Police say on November 7, Troopers responded to a single vehicle crash at the intersection of North Street and Main Street in the village of Mexico. Troopers say a preliminary investigation determined a 2006 Jeep, operated by 57-year-old Lori D....

Mexico, NY · 2d

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Snow chances increasing

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - We are seeing a few rain showers developing this afternoon as winds become gusty. Wednesday is looking to be a mainly dry day before rain chances increase late in the day and into the evening. By Thursday morning, colder air will be moving in, which...

Watertown, NY · 1d

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Two years adrift, Horne’s Ferry sees steady progress toward return

CAPE VINCENT, New York (WWNY) - Progress bringing back Horne’s Ferry, which used to connect Cape Vincent to Wolfe Island, Ontario, is slow but definite. American and Canadian officials talked about it Tuesday. “We can get caught up in the fact that it’s a national border crossing, but really...

Cape Vincent, NY · 18h

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Man arrested on assault charge in Rossie

ROSSIE, NY — New York State Police arrested a 59-year-old man on assault and obstruction charges following a domestic dispute. Alan G. Bigwarfe, of Antwerp, was arrested Nov. 8, 2026, and charged with Assault in the Second Degree and Obstruction of Governmental Administration in the Second Degree. Troopers responded...

Antwerp, NY · 1d

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Amazon says it’s finalizing hiring details for Watertown facility

TOWN OF PAMELIA, New York (WWNY) - Is Amazon’s Watertown location open? The new facility off Bradley Street near Interstate 81 was expected to open this fall and employ 100 to 150 people. Signs the facility is in use. Amazon Prime subscribers around Watertown might see an overnight delivery...

Watertown, NY · 1d

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Name change proposed for Thompson Park Golf Course

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A revised proposal to lease the Thompson Park Golf Course includes new figures on how much the course has made and lost. It also includes a new name for the course. “It would be called Mulligan’s at the Park,” said Andrea Doane, a former golf...

Watertown, NY · 17h

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Welfare fraud arrest: Woman allegedly lied to get $7K in childcare benefits

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A Watertown woman faces welfare fraud and other charges for allegedly lying to get $7,000 worth of benefits. City police arrested Jenessy Miranda, 30, Monday morning. According to court documents, Miranda is accused of lying about her income and household composition when applying for childcare...

Watertown, NY · 2d

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Hochul announces $100M for road repaving, with projects in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties

ALBANY, New York (WWNY) - Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $100 million for repaving projects at 68 locations across New York on Nov. 10. The money will repave 642 lane miles of state highways in every region of the state under the State Department of Transportation’s Harsh Winter Paving program, according to a news release from the governor’s office.

New York · 3h

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Jefferson County Public Health Department urges infants to get MMR shot

Normally, the first dose of MMR vaccine is given between 12 to 15 months.

Jefferson County, NY · 1d

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Coming up: WPBS Holiday Auction

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The annual WPBS Holiday Auction is coming up next week. Live broadcasts start at 7 p.m. November 19th-21st. For more information, click here.

Watertown, NY · 1d

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Watertown clears up confusion over school tax bills

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The city of Watertown is clearing up confusion about school tax bills. The school district mailed “Delinquent School Taxes” notices to taxpayers whose balances appeared to be unpaid. The city says the purpose of the notice was to correct a mistake about the...

Watertown, NY · 1d

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Woman charged in attack on Central Park carriage drivers

A Philadelphia woman is facing assault charges after police say she struck one Central Park horse carriage driver with a skateboard and punched another during a confrontation.

New York, NY · 20h