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Border Patrol, Jefferson Co. Sheriff’s recover over one million smuggled cigarettes
THERESA, N.Y. (WWTI) – United States Border Patrol and the JeffersonCounty Sheriff’s Office seized more than $300,000 in smuggled cigarettes earlier this month. Border Patrol agents were called in by sheriff’s deputies after a Sunday, April 14 traffic stop on State Route 411 in Theresa. The vehicle...
More road work could cause delays Tuesday in Watertown
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – More road work is on the docket for the City of Watertown on Tuesday, April 23. The city will be doing work on both Leray Street and Washington Street. The former will be closed from West Hoard Street to Highland Avenue. A lane in the 200 block of Washington Street will […]
April 26: Salmon Run Mall blood drive
The Salmon Run Mall will host a blood drive on Friday, April 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Court Area near Billy Beez. This annual drive is held in honor of Joanne Lavarnway. Those that come and give blood get a $10 e-gift card to the merchant of your choice. They will also […]
Some fuel spilled as tractor-trailer rollover shuts down Route 11
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Thousands of gallons of fuel were on board, but only a small amount leaked. That’s from emergency officials after a tractor-trailer rolled over on U.S. Route 11 just south of the city of Watertown Wednesday morning. The crash happened at around 8:45 a.m. “Upon...
Watertown Fire Department looks to replace educational trailer
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The Watertown Fire Department has its sights set on a new trailer. The department’s current trailer has been in service since 2006, mainly serving as a mobile fire safety education house. Chief Matt Timerman says it’s going to need to be replaced before it...
Watertown man pleads guilty to drug charge, faces $8M fine and life in prison
SYRACUSE, New York (WWNY) - A Watertown man faces an $8 million fine and life in prison after pleading guilty to drug charges. Stuart Chambers, 44, pleaded guilty on Monday to attempted possession of methamphetamine and cocaine with intent to distribute. According to the U. S. Attorney’s Office in Syracuse,...
Tents downtown. Why are people camping in Watertown?
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Should homelessness be a crime? The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on the matter Monday. Meanwhile, some people in Watertown held signs and put up tents on Court Street to advocate for those who have no other shelter. “This is their home. This is what...
National Grid: power restored to 2,200 Jefferson County customers
TOWN OF HOUNSFIELD, New York (WWNY) - More than 2,200 National Grid customers lost power for a time Tuesday afternoon. At 2 p.m., according to the utility’s power outage map, electricity was down for customers in the towns of Hounsfield, Adams, and Henderson, as well as the village of Sackets Harbor.
NRCIL camping out in Watertown and Lowville in support of homelessness issues
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Northern Regional Center for Independent Living is camping out at both their Watertown and Lowville offices in support of homeless people. The event started on Monday and will last through Friday, April 26 at the 210 Court Street office in Watertown and the 5520 Jackson Street location in Lowville. This is […]
Clear and cold tonight
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) -High pressure will keep the region quiet the next few days. Expect lows tonight in the 20′s. Tomorrow will be sunny with highs near 50. The sunshine continues on Friday. Expect highs near 60. Rain showers are likely this weekend. Highs on Saturday will be...
Increased noise levels expected on Fort Drum Adirondack Range
FORT DRUM, N.Y. (WWTI) – People around the Fort Drum might be dealing with a little more noise than normal. The U.S. Air Force will conduct training starting at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 25, on Range 48 in the Fort Drum training range complex. During the training, multiple large munitions will be used. Community members […]
Academic All-Star: McKenna Lee
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - This week’s Academic All-Star is McKenna Lee, a senior at General Brown Central School. She appeared on 7 News at Noon on Tuesday. Watch her interview above. McKenna is ranked first in her class and is involved in her school’s Key Club, Math League,...
Route 11 closed after tractor trailer overturns
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – An overturned tractor trailer has caused power outages and closed traffic in both directions on U.S. Route 11. The closure has closed a number of roads from Cagwin Road to State Route 232 and and County Route 64 as well. The crash is said to have occured around 9 a.m. Wednesday […]
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