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NAACP to Host Freedom Fund Dinner This Weekend The NAACP Oneida County Branch will host its annual Freedom Fund Dinner.

The NAACP Oneida County Branch will host its annual Freedom Fund Dinner.

Fire Destroys Home in German Flatts Fire destroyed a home in German Flatts on Friday night.

Fire destroyed a home in German Flatts on Friday night.

Unhappy Anniversary in Waterville: 6 Years for the Sinkhole This day reminds Schoolhouse Apartment tenants, in Waterville, of something they'd like to forget, but can't, because it's always right there, outside their building.

FIRST '2' AIR || This day reminds Schoolhouse Apartment tenants in Waterville of something they'd like to forget, but can't because it's always right there, outside their building.

2 Corrections Officers Charged in Mid-State Inmate's Death Act on Plea Offers Two corrections officers charged in connection with the death of Mid-State Correctional inmate Messiah Nantwi act on plea offers.

VIDEO || Two corrections officers charged in connection with the death of Mid-State Correctional inmate Messiah Nantwi act on plea offers.

Local Counties to Benefit from $8M Funding for Efficiency, Shared Service Initiatives Madison and Lewis counties will benefit from a recent announcement of $8 million in grant awards that help to enhance local government efficiency across New York State.

Madison and Lewis counties will benefit from a recent announcement of $8 million in grant awards that help to enhance local government efficiency across New York State.

New York Attorney General Letitia James Seeks to Block Trump Administration's Subpoenas New York Attorney General Letitia James is pushing back against the Trump administration's investigation of cases that she brought against the president and National Rifle Association. James, a Democrat, in

New York Attorney General Letitia James is pushing back against the Trump administration's investigation of cases that she brought against the president and National Rifle Association.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT || The Village of Clinton celebrated Halloween with high spirits, despite the rain and wind.

NY Judge Dismisses Legal Challenge from Texas in Early Test of Abortion Shield Law A New York judge has dismissed a legal challenge from Texas seeking to enforce a civil judgment against a doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to a Dallas-area woman.

A New York judge has dismissed a legal challenge from Texas seeking to enforce a civil judgment against a doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to a Dallas-area woman.

Air Traffic Controller Shortages Lead to Broader US Flight Delays as Shutdown Nears 1-Month Mark The Federal Aviation Administration reported staffing-related delays Friday at a number of airports, including in Boston, New York City, Nashville, Houston, Dallas and Newark, New Jersey.

The Federal Aviation Administration reported staffing-related delays Friday at a number of airports, including in Boston, New York City, Nashville, Houston, Dallas and Newark, New Jersey.

2025 Cards for Vets Initiative: Hundreds of Cards to Be Collected Locally Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon has launched the 2025 Cards for Vets Initiative, a community tradition in the Mohawk Valley honoring Veterans Day.

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon has launched the 2025 Cards for Vets Initiative, a community tradition in the Mohawk Valley honoring Veterans Day.

Winners Announced for WKTV.com Boo-Ti-Ful Costume Contest Your votes are in. Meet this year's winners of the WKTV.com Boo-Ti-Ful Costume contest.

VIDEO || Your votes are in. Meet this year's winners of the WKTV.com Boo-Ti-Ful Costume contest.

Roman Teen in France: The Bocce Junior World Championships A local teenager is representing the United States in the Junior World Championships in bocce, currently taking place in France.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT || A local teenager is representing the United States in the Junior World Championships in bocce, currently taking place in France.

Daylight Saving Time Ends Soon: The Drowsy Driving Risks in New York Drivers are being urged to stay alert as daylight saving time ends.

Drivers are being urged to stay alert as daylight saving time ends.

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PHOTO OF THE DAY || Check out today's photo of a spider in Baldwinsville on this Halloween, taken by Yvette DesGroseilliers.
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Young T. Rex or A New Dinosaur? New Bones Add to The Debate Scientists say there’s new evidence that settles the origins of a mysterious dinosaur excavated in the 1940s.

Scientists say there’s new evidence that settles the origins of a mysterious dinosaur excavated in the 1940s.

Birders Going ‘Cuckoo’ After Unexpected Sighting in New York City Area A bird sighting on New York's Long Island has avian enthusiasts flocking to the region in the hopes of spotting a feathered friend who has never been seen before in

A bird sighting on New York's Long Island has avian enthusiasts flocking to the region in the hopes of spotting a feathered friend who has never been seen before in the state.

National and International News in Focus: Oct. 31 No one is bigger than the monarchy. Not even the king’s brother. In the end, that reality spelled the end of Prince Andrew’s life as a prince of the realm.

No one is bigger than the monarchy. Not even the king’s brother. In the end, that reality spelled the end of Prince Andrew’s life as a prince of the realm. From now on, the scandal-plagued British royal will be known simply as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.

Notre Dame Girls Honored as State Champs with Sign The Notre Dame girls basketball team was celebrated with a sign recognizing them as the 2024 Class B State champions.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT || The Notre Dame girls basketball team was celebrated with a sign recognizing them as the 2024 Class B State champions.

Today in History: October 31, President Lincoln Signs Proclamation Making Nevada 36th State In 1864, President Abraham Lincoln signed a proclamation making Nevada the 36th state, eight days before the presidential election.

In 1864, President Abraham Lincoln signed a proclamation making Nevada the 36th state, eight days before the presidential election.

Fall Events at Fly Creek Cider Mill and North Star Orchards This Saturday, Fly Creek Cider Mill and North Star Orchards offer a taste of tradition and creativity.

VIDEO HIGHLIGHT || This Saturday, Fly Creek Cider Mill and North Star Orchards offer a taste of tradition and creativity.

Scientists Are One Step Closer to Testing Ancient Skeletons for Pregnancy Scientists say they have found a way to test ancient human remains for hormones linked with pregnancy, a breakthrough that may allow archaeologists to determine whether a woman was pregnant

Scientists say they have found a way to test ancient human remains for hormones linked with pregnancy, a breakthrough that may allow archaeologists to determine whether a woman was pregnant or had recently given birth at the time of her death.

More Illnesses, Deaths Reported in Listeria Outbreak Tied to Recalled Pasta Salads, Meals Sold Nationwide Two additional deaths have been reported in a listeria outbreak that’s been linked with recalled ready-to-eat pasta salads and prepared meals sold at major grocery chains including Trader Joe’s, Sprouts

Two additional deaths have been reported in a listeria outbreak that’s been linked with recalled ready-to-eat pasta salads and prepared meals sold at major grocery chains including Trader Joe’s, Sprouts Farmers Market, Kroger and Walmart, health officials said Thursday.

Deerfield Volunteer Fire Dept. Gets $60K State Grant for Life-Saving Equipment The Deerfield Volunteer Fire Department has received a $60,000 State grant to enhance its emergency response capabilities.

The Deerfield Volunteer Fire Department has received a $60,000 State grant to enhance its emergency response capabilities.

VIDEO '2' SHARE || Rain and wind can't stop the Halloween spirit as children in Clinton begin their trick-or-treating adventure this year.

Judges Order Trump Administration to Use Emergency Reserves for SNAP Payments During the Shutdown Two federal judges have ruled that the Trump administration must continue to fund the SNAP food aid program using emergency reserve funds during the government shutdown.

Two federal judges have ruled that the Trump administration must continue to fund the SNAP food aid program using emergency reserve funds during the government shutdown.

'It's Home': Caribbean Diaspora from Miami to New York Fuels Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts South Florida was spared a direct blow from Hurricane Melissa, but the massive storm still hit home for the millions of residents there who have deep roots in the Caribbean.

South Florida was spared a direct blow from Hurricane Melissa, but the massive storm still hit home for the millions of residents there who have deep roots in the Caribbean.

Elise Stefanik Plans to Launch Bid for New York Governor GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik plans to launch a bid for New York governor in November and has hired a number of key senior aides, a source familiar with the planning

Stefanik, who served in House GOP leadership, is one of President Donald Trump’s key allies on Capitol Hill and has long been foreshadowing a challenge to New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026.

Barneveld Fire Dept. Receives $7,450 from Oneida County Sheriff's Office Fundraiser The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office raised $7,450 through a "No Shave October and November" event to support the Barneveld Fire Department.

The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office raised $7,450 through a "No Shave October and November" event to support the Barneveld Fire Department.

Halloween Not Your Thing? Celebrate These Holidays Instead This Oct. 31 Not quite in the Halloween spirit? You're likely not alone on this night of tricks and treats.

Not quite in the Halloween spirit? You're likely not alone on this night of tricks and treats.

It’s Scream Season—Why Some Love It and Others Have Nightmares Do you love to scream at Halloween? Or are you, like me, a certified scaredy-cat who avoids haunted houses and scary movies because my sleep depends on it?

Do you love to scream at Halloween? Or are you, like me, a certified scaredy-cat who avoids haunted houses and scary movies because my sleep depends on it?