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

1 hour, 17 minutes ago  Thousands are without power across Central New York and we are starting to get a sense of the damage left behind by powerful thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon.

2 hours, 24 minutes ago  Several thousand customers are without power across Central New York after severe weather swept through.

Today at 12:50 PM  Death toll was corrected and lowered to 24 people, including 7 children.

Today at 8:33 AM  Associated Press photographer's first-person account of efforts to rescue chidlren and staff in a collapsed school.

Yesterday at 9:05 PM  Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

Yesterday at 11:57 AM  Syracuse Police say they are investigating an attempted bank robbery at the Chase Bank on James Street.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Public safety officials in Connecticut say about 50 people have been hurt after two commuter trains collided outside New York City. Four of those injuries were deemed serious.

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  Normally removing plywood from boarded up windows would not be considered too important, but to downtown developers in Syracuse, it's a big deal.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The West Genesee Central School District has launched a mobile app for Apple and Android devices.