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

Yesterday at 1:23 PM  Authorities say an Auburn woman suspected of stealing $808,000 from the teachers union she headed lost more than $350,000 at a central New York casino over the last seven years of her life.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Authorities have released the name of the 23-month-old girl who drowned in a creek during a family outing in the Washington Mills Athletic Park.

Friday, June 14, 2013  An 18 year old from the Town of Verona is recovering from a motorcycle accident Friday evening.

Friday, June 14, 2013  We have an alert for you that may change your weekend swimming plans.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  State Police have arrested 49 year old Larry W. Utter for murder in the shooting death of his wife.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The water at Oneida Shores Park in Brewerton has tested too high for E-Coli bacteria, and is not safe for swimming this week. Training practice for the CNY Triathlon Club is still on for Wednesday evening, June 12, but athletes will remain on the land.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  State police say they're investigating the gunshot death of a central New York woman in a shooting that was reported by a man who's being questioned by investigators.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  There's a new tool to track sex offenders in Oneida County. Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol and Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente announced Tuesday the sheriff's office is joining the "OffenderWatch" Program.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Residents in a two block area of Sherrill, Oneida County, were evacuated for about four hours while crews repair a gas leak.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  A Verona man was killed by a falling tree during a severe storm on Wednesday.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  The Madison County Board of Supervisors has approved the land claim and gaming settlement with the Oneida Indian Nation, but with “great reluctance”.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  There were scary moments at a Rome Federal Credit Union when an employee was attacked as he opened the business Wednesday morning.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  The Assembly member representing parts of Oswego and Oneida Counties is blasting the proposed settlement between Governor Andrew Cuomo and the Oneida Indian Nation.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Syracuse police got a lot more than they bargained for when they tried to execute a routine traffic stop last night. They are now investigating a crash.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  The Oneida County legislature approves the land claim deal between the state and Oneida Indian Nation with a final vote of 16 to 13.