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Blood on a Broken Window Leads to Arrest of Utica Man
UTICA, N.Y. -- An investigation starting in January led to the arrest of a 70-year-old Utica man. On January 8, Utica Police responded to a burglary investigation in the 700 block of South Street. Officers learned after speaking with a victim that "an unknown individual had illegally entered the residence...
Five charged, evicted from unsafe Rome apartment
ROME — Five people were charged and evicted from an apartment on Sixth Street in Rome Wednesday morning for living in an unfit, unsafe residence, according to city officials. Rome Police and other city agencies raided 123 Sixth St. and removed five residents from the upstairs apartment, said Public...
Nearly 3-Month Investigation into Assault Results in Arrest
UTICA, N.Y. -- Last month, officers were dispatched to Wynn Hospital regarding an assault investigation. When officers arrived at the downtown hospital on Feb. 15, they learned a male "was being treated regarding injuries sustained from being struck in the head multiple times with a wooden object," a release stated from the Utica Police Department.
Rome Officer Injured in Line of Duty, Needs Medical Attention—Dirt Bike Operator Arrested
ROME, N.Y. -- Numerous reports were received regarding individuals recklessly riding ATVs and dirt bikes on the streets of Rome. One man is now facing charges following a police crackdown on this issue. According to a City of Rome Police Department release:. At about 7:17 p.m. on May 6, a...
2 Utica Women Arrested Following Walmart Larceny Investigation
UTICA, N.Y. -- North Utica Walmart was once again the site of a larceny investigation. On the morning of May 6, Utica Police units responded to the area following a report that Loss prevention associates attempted to apprehend two females who had bypassed all points of purchase with a cart full of items.
Motorcyclists Injured in Rome Accident Involving a Car
ROME, N.Y. -- On Tuesday night, Rome Police officers responded to the intersection of Rome Westernville and Potter roads for a car-motorcycle accident. The crash occurred around 5:20 p.m., and it was determined, according to RPD, that the motorcycle was heading south on Rome Westernville Road. The car was traveling...
Unsettled Weather Returns
Tonight: Increasing clouds Low 43. Wednesday morning: Thunderstorms. Upper 50s. Wednesday afternoon: Partly sunny. High 72. Wednesday evening: Scattered showers/isolated thunderstorm. Upper 60s. A beautiful evening ahead, with sunny skies and temperatures in the 60s. Increasing clouds tonight, with overnight lows in the low 50s. The weather turns unsettled tomorrow,...
Open-heart surgeries temporarily suspended at Wynn Hospital
UTICA — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) will halt all open-heart surgeries at Wynn Hospital for the time being, as the organization claims to be reviewing their cardiac care alongside an external organization. In a statement to the Daily Sentinel, Patricia Charvat, senior vice president of marketing and strategy...
Teacher Appreciation Week Continues: More Local Teachers Highlighted
Teacher Appreciation Week continues, and WKTV is shining a light on five more local educators. Teacher Appreciation Week Continues: More Local Educators Highlighted. Teacher Appreciation Week continues, and WKTV is shining a light on five more local educators.
Teacher Appreciation: NEWSChannel 2 Highlights Area Teachers All Week
UTICA, N.Y. -- Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt proposed National Teacher Day in 1953, which is observed today. In addition, the National Parent Teacher Association designated the first full week of May as National Teacher Appreciation Week. Locally, NEWSChannel 2, in collaboration with The Genesis Group and First Source Federal...
Law enforcement officers recognized for DWI efforts
Several law enforcement officers were recognized for their work keeping roads safe from drivers under the influence Tuesday morning at the 27th annual Oneida County STOP-DWI Program awards. This event recognizes individual officers for their commitment to STOP-DWI’s mission. It was held this year at Mohawk Valley Community College in...
Rome Habib Market raided, vacated for illegal sales, mayor says
ROME — For the third time in one year, the Rome Habib Market on Lawrence Street has been raided by law enforcement on accusations of selling untaxed cigarettes and illegal marijuana products, according to city officials. This time, the owners have also been cited through the city’s nuisance laws...
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