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$20,104 Richer: Lucky Lotto Ticket Sold in Utica
UTICA, N.Y. -- The New York Lottery announced that a top-prize winning ticket was purchased in Utica. The ticket was for the May 1 TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing. The winning numbers were 12, 18, 25, 26 and 38. The winning ticket, valued at $20,104.50, was purchased at Karl's Market at...
New Coffee Shop to Open on Commercial Drive
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- A drive-thru coffee chain is preparing to open on Commercial Drive. It's called 7 Brew Coffee, and they will provide a range of coffee selections, including iced, hot, and chilled beverages. The exact opening date is yet to be confirmed by New Hartford Town officials. A...
From Crust to Credit: New Dough Rising at Former Herkimer Pizza Hut Spot
HERKIMER, N.Y. -- Ten months after its closure, the former Pizza Hut on West Albany Street in Herkimer has a new tenant. First Source Federal Credit Union has acquired the property. The credit union plans to start construction early next year. "First Source is excited about the recent purchase of...
Look who hatched on the 15th floor of Utica's Adirondack Bank Building
Astrid and Ares, Utica’s peregrine falcon pair, are parents again. The first of their four eggs hatched about 12:40 p.m. Tuesday in their nest box on the 15th floor of the Adirondack Bank Building in downtown Utica, the Utica Peregrine Falcon Project announced. Observers first noticed a small hole,...
WKTV Weather Photo of the Day: May 2
SCHUYLER, N.Y. -- Check out today's adorable photo of Mylo debating weather to swat oranges off a tree in Schuyler. The viewer who submitted this claimed he decided not to. Be sure to check back to see if your picture was picked as our WKTV Weather Photo of the Day.
Negotiations ongoing for Utica stray animal contract
UTICA — The responsibility of handling stray dogs around Utica has fallen on the shoulders of city officials, as negotiations are still ongoing for a contract between the city and local animal shelters. Anita’s Stevens Swan Humane Society — who was originally Utica’s designated animal shelter and would take...
Miracle Welsh Pony Twins Thriving
BOONVILLE, N.Y. (WKTV) -- A local partnership and farm that breeds Welsh ponies between Barneveld and Boonville got to witness the rare birth of twin ponies on April 17. The survival of the mother and both babies after the birth. It's been around-the-clock care for the newborn foals at Hunter...
How is a Local Rehabilitation Center Preserving Holocaust History?
UTICA, N.Y. -- There were some paintings recovered from a salt mine in Vienna, Austria, that are believed to be linked to the Holocaust. The paintings now have a home in New Hartford. In 1996, Sitrin Health Care Board Member Marsha Silverman went to bid on the Mower Bach Collection...
'Bottles Along the Mohawk' show, sale set for New Hartford on Saturday
NEW HARTFORD — The 30th Annual “Bottles Along the Mohawk” bottle show and sale, presented by the Mohawk Valley Antique Bottle Club, will take place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, at the Hope Alliance Church, 4291 Middle Settlement Road. Admission is $5...
45 Years of KAC Run and Walk: Register Now for the June Event
CLINTON, N.Y. -- Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 45th annual Kirkland Art Center Run and Walk. Registration is currently available for the yearly 5K and Kids runs, scheduled for June 1 at 8:30 a.m. "With the support of the Town and Village, and following public...
IN PHOTOS: Local U-Pick Tulip Fields Open Today
CLINTON, N.Y. -- Today marks the opening day of two local U-pick tulip destinations. In Kirkland, Savicki's Farm Market has welcomed visitors to pick their own flowers—a great idea to consider prior to Mother's Day. This local farm has been offering U-pick tulips for approximately five years now. What...
Prospect Free Library to host crime author
PROSPECT — James Greiner, author of several books about crimes in Herkimer County, will speak at the Prospect Free Library, 116 Upper State St., at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. Greiner will discuss “The Hoyt-Willis Murder Mystery in Herkimer County” and “A Woman Condemned: The Tragic Case of Anna Antonio.”
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