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

Thursday, June 13, 2013  A flood watch is in effect for parts of central New York through Friday morning.

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.

Friday, June 07, 2013  A government watchdog says the State University of New York Cortland failed to properly investigate academic status and conflict of interest allegations involving two instructors.

Saturday, June 01, 2013  All severe thunderstorm warnings have now ended for Central New York.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  A severe thunderstorm warning and watch is in effect for parts of central New York.

Sunday, May 26, 2013  It's a Memorial Day weekend tradition that's been happening for more than a quarter of a century. The annual watchfire at the Veterans Memorial Watchfire Park at the State Fairgrounds is a symbolic way to remember those lost in battle.

Sunday, May 26, 2013  Flags will be burned when pyre is lit, 9pm Sunday

Friday, May 24, 2013  It's a tradition every Memorial Day here in Syracuse and every year, thousands come to the Fairgrounds to watch American flags burn. The ceremony is actually a way to honor those who have fought to defend the red white and blue, of the past and present.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Memorial Day observances and more

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Over the next 48 hours, we have flooding concerns in parts of central and western NY due to recent rains, combined with continuing snow melt.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  An influx of false alarms in Syracuse has prompted the city to rethink security alarm systems. Now the city is considering a proposal that would charge $50 annually to any business or individual that uses a security alarm system. Thursday morning, business owners brought their concerns before councilors.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Cardinals have set Tuesday as the start date for the conclave to elect the next pope

Monday, February 18, 2013  A new study has found teaching parents to switch channels from violent shows to educational TV can improve preschoolers' behavior, even without getting them to watch less.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Lake Effect Snow Advisory east of Lake Ontario, and Wind Advisory issued for Monday tonight.

Friday, February 08, 2013  View LIVE Tripple Doppler Radar -- A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Central New York through Saturday morning.