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A person is dead after being struck by a train in Utica Tuesday night near Whitesboro Street. Police and fire crews responded quickly, but the victim was pronou...
Little Falls Police didn’t tiptoe into this one — they came in loud and fast, hitting two homes tied to drug dealing. What they found? The kind of mess folks ar...
A bomb threat called into John F. Kennedy Middle School in Utica on April 2, 2026, triggered an evacuation of students and staff to Redeemer Church. Police say...
An 8-year-old Johnstown boy’s death has been ruled a homicide, but no one has been charged. Now, new claims from someone with possible firsthand knowledge are r...
The Ilion Police Department released its March 2026 activity report, showing a surge in arrests tied to drugs, assaults, and repeat offenders. With over 500 cal...
Rome Police responded to a distress call early Tuesday morning and found a man suffering from serious injuries believed to be caused by a sharp object. The case...
A stabbing at ARC Park in Herkimer on March 29 left one person hospitalized and two suspects in custody. Police say the victim is stable and there is no ongoing...
New Hartford Police caught two men in the act early Friday morning tryin’ to steal waste oil off Seneca Turnpike. Turns out, that “dirty oil” ain’t junk—it’s mo...
Authorities responded to a welfare check on Black Creek Road in the Town of Russia after a resident had not been seen for over a week. Reports of untouched food...
An 85-year-old woman was injured and trapped in a vehicle following a crash in Verona. Emergency crews responded quickly, and the aftermath was captured on 511N...
Emergency crews are responding to a serious crash at Route 365 and Route 31 in Verona, with multiple agencies on scene and traffic disruptions expected.
A viral social media threat involving Donovan Middle School in Utica led to heightened police presence and widespread concern. Authorities later confirmed the t...
