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

Today at 8:09 AM  A Republican county official who once called a central New York congressman a "chicken" for skipping a televised debate is buying the Democratic lawmaker's suburban Syracuse home.

Yesterday at 11:26 PM  The 31st annual J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge drew a near-record crowd of 7,589 runners and walkers from 289 Central New York companies Tuesday evening.

Yesterday at 3:34 PM  A near record crowd of runners are expected at Tuesday’s J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge at Onondaga Lake Park and security measures have been tightened.

Yesterday at 11:47 AM  Central New York will be swinging to the sweet sounds of jazz music this 4th of July, as Jazz Fest returns to Jamesville Beach.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Outreach to help avoid stigmas

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

Friday, June 14, 2013  The Onondaga County Sheriff has issued a warning to boaters to be careful on the waters this weekend after this week's heavy rain.

Friday, June 14, 2013  A woman convicted of poisoning her husband and attempting to murder her daughter was back in Onondaga County Court on Friday.

Friday, June 14, 2013  A level three sex offender was arrested Wednesday for allegedly having images of children engaged in various sex acts on his cell phone, according to the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Motorists who take I-690 westbound towards downtown Syracuse can expect major delays for two weeks, beginning this Friday.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  There are reports of minor flooding in Onondaga County. An urban and small stream flood advisory is in effect for areas of central New York for parts of the day.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The Onondaga County Sheriff's Office says a vehicle was driven into the water in Brewerton late Thursday morning.

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.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Evoking a Watergate-era quote, Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick says "There's a cancer in the state Legislature." He and the other 61 district attorneys statewide support a bill to give them more power to root out government corruption.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  As recently as two years ago, you may have missed the General Ellis Cemetery, one of the oldest in Onondaga County. But when Onondaga Community College decided to move into the old county hospital across the street and turn it into an academic building, new eyes fell upon the forgotten cemetery.