Latest local news, weather and sports for Syracuse and Central New York

Yesterday at 3:50 PM  Criminals caught in one pocket of northeast Ohio are likely headed for public embarrassment at the hands of a small-town police chief and his many Facebook fans.

Yesterday at 11:59 AM  With opponents of the natural gas drilling method known as fracking heading to Albany for a rally outside the state Capitol, a new statewide poll shows a slight increase among voters against drilling.

Yesterday at 9:27 AM  A Central Square man is accused of throwing a child against a wall in an apparent attempt to discipline the child.

Yesterday at 2:24 AM  A Spokane, Washington-area woman says she was forced to quit her job as a hair salon supervisor after her boss told her to cover her shaved head while at work.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Police say a dozen cars in the Fall Creek area entered and rummaged through

Friday, June 14, 2013  The largest RV rally in the country is in Syracuse for the first time ever. The Camping World/Good Sam RV Rally has completely taken over the Fairgrounds, with RV's of all shapes and sizes parked everywhere.

Friday, June 14, 2013  A recall was issued for girls sandals that may pose a choking hazard.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Governor Andrew Cuomo announced eight more free concerts coming to the Chevy Court stage at the Great New York State Fair this summer.

Friday, June 14, 2013  An Oswego County inmate was arrested Thursday for allegedly sending sexually explicit letters to children from jail, and additionally for an arrest warrant for allegedly having sexual contact with a child in Florida.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Destiny USA announced that a Crocs shoe store will open at the mall this summer.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  A combination of too much rain and bad timing is affecting farmers throughout Central New York.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  There are reports of minor flooding in Onondaga County. An urban and small stream flood advisory is in effect for areas of central New York for parts of the day.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  A private citizen is suing Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver to try to force the Democrat to reimburse taxpayers for a $103,000 secret settlement of sexual harassment claims against an assemblyman.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Deputies arrested 24 teens from New Jersey for underage drinking at a large party on Kingtown Beach Road in the Seneca County town of Covert on Monday night.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  An urban & small stream flood advisory is in effect for parts of central New York.