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

Friday, February 08, 2013  Schools and certain businesses can shut down when faced with extreme snow, but some truckers need to deliver. This means that drivers have to always be thinking about safety.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  The best thing motorists can do to stay safe is to give themselves extra time to get where they are going.

Friday, January 04, 2013  General Motors is recalling nearly 55,000 pickup trucks, SUVs and vans because they can roll away unexpectedly.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Monster Jam is returning to the Carrier Dome in Syracuse on Saturday, March 9.

Friday, August 17, 2012  The Thruway Authority has proposed raising tolls on large trucks by 45%. Truckers say it is a expense that will be passed on to consumers and kill jobs.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  John Schneider, who played Bo Duke, and Catherine Bach, who played Daisy Duke will appear.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 

Thursday, May 31, 2012  The New York State Thruway Authority is proposing to increase tolls by 45 percent for bigger trucks with three or more axles.

Saturday, May 26, 2012  Trucks, jeeps, vans and SUVs eligible to show, and play

Saturday, March 10, 2012  A record crowd of more than 38,000 people took in the sights and sounds of Monster Jam inside the Carrier Dome Saturday night.  That breaks the record crowd set last year, the first time the event was held in the Dome.

Saturday, February 25, 2012  Officials said county roads are very slippery because of blowing snow and falling temperatures, especially on rural roads.  Drivers are being asked to use caution, leave extra time to reach their destination and allow extra distance between vehicles.

Friday, February 03, 2012  New York State Police say they pulled over 197 drivers on the Thruway during January in an effort to enforce the new "move over" law.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  Consumers across New York felt more confident during the holiday season.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011  Starting on Sunday, if it's safe to do so, drivers will have to move over for vehicles with amber lights as well, not just police.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  State police have released the results of a recent campaign to combat distracted and aggressive driving.