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

32 minutes ago  A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for parts of central New York.

1 hour, 1 minute ago  An Oneida County woman heads up a national campaign to challenge the myths and misconceptions surrounding sex offenders.

1 hour, 9 minutes ago  Power has been restored to the majority of the area following the severe thunderstorms that ripped through Central New York on Tuesday night.

Yesterday at 7:29 PM  Several thousand customers are without power across Central New York after severe weather swept through.

Yesterday at 5:34 PM  Westhill High School History Teacher, Jerry Conti, sits down with CNYCentral's Dora Scheidell for an exclusive interview after his retirement letter went viral and sparked an international conversation about the state of education in America.

Yesterday at 5:15 AM  It will be muggy and summery today in Central New York with a mix of sun and clouds

Monday, May 20, 2013  People with family and friends in Oklahoma nervously waited for good news while watching the tornado damage.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Whether or not you're the parent of a child in school, you have undoubtedly heard about the uproar surrounding the Common Core tests. They are mandatory for every child in public school in New York State.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Lockheed Martin and the Food Bank of Central New York are working together, creating a M.E.N.U for the hungry living in our community.

Monday, May 20, 2013  A combination of daytime heating plus a lake breeze front and a back door cold front entering from Canada will create a threat for a passing shower or thundershower in Central New York later today

Saturday, May 18, 2013  The Cuomo administration says about $90 million will be spent this year on construction projects at 50 of the state's parks and historic sites.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The husband of Jennifer Ramsaran charged with murder in her death.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Nearly 500 bicyclists hit the road to ride almost 100 miles through the Mohawk Valley for the 17th annual Ride for Missing Children on Friday.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The ground where one of the oldest knife manufacturers in the country burst info flames three months ago will now see new life.

Friday, May 17, 2013  A wayward cow's dip in a central New York pond ends with the animal being lassoed by several volunteer "cowboys."