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We are Eyewitness News -- WUTR, WFXV and WPNY operating out of Utica, New York! Operating since 1978, we are committed to bringing you the Local News, Weather and Sports That Matters to you and all of Central New York!
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January 17, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Micron broke ground in Central New York— four years after it was announced the company would be building a chip manufacturing plant in New York. Jamie DeLine has more from the groundbreaking at the link below:
Micron breaks ground in Central New York
CLAY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—Micron broke ground in Central New York— four years after it was announced the company would be building a chip manufacturing plant in New York. Micron’s $100 billion inve…
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January 16, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Central New York might see some chilly temperatures and some snow over the weekend! Meteorologist Jordan Reed gives you the weekend forecast at the link below!
Active winter pattern brings snow, wind, bitter cold, hazards!
A very active stretch of winter weather is setting up across the region, with several rounds of snow, strong winds, and much colder air expected through next week! For tonight through early Sunday …
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January 16, 2026 at 9:41 PM
A federal judge in Washington ruled Thursday that an offshore wind project near Long Island can resume construction immediately. Find out more about the decision at the link below:
'Bogus Pretense': Judge rules NY wind farm construction can resume
A federal judge in Washington ruled that the multi-billion dollar Empire Wind 1 project can resume construction immediately, after developers argued the project faced likely termination if work did…
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January 16, 2026 at 8:57 PM
The Michael Fisher Trial is now over. Find out what happened on the final day of the trial in Oneida County Court at the link below:
Michael Fisher takes plea deal in Marcy prison trial
UTICA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Former Marcy Correction Officer Michael Fisher, who was on trial for his involvement in the beating death of Robert Brooks Jr. on December 10, 2024, has accepted a ple…
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January 16, 2026 at 8:55 PM
A juvenile female is facing charges after a large fight resulted in a Utica Police officer being punched in the face earlier this week. Find out more about the incident -- and the response to increased fights in the area -- at the link below:
Utica juveniles arrested in Eagle Street brawl
A juvenile female is facing charges after a large fight resulted in a Utica Police officer being punched in the face earlier this week.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Clean out your closet and help those in need this season, thanks to our friends at Slice Pizzeria!

Donate a coat or can of food between now and December 31, and earn a chance to win a gift card! Details can be found at the link below!
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January 16, 2026 at 4:32 PM
The Buffalo Bills are making final preparations as they head to Denver to take on the top-seeded Broncos! Our sister station WIVB in Buffalo is keeping an eye on things, and you can keep up with the Bills at the link below:
Bills, Broncos Set for Red‑Zone Chess Match
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — As the Buffalo Bills prepare to take on the Denver Broncos Saturday, there’s a theme to keep an eye on: this game may be decided inside the 20‑yard line. Buffalo enters…
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January 16, 2026 at 2:40 PM
The temperatures may have dropped overnight, but the fight for a spot in the Section III Playoffs for lots of teams continues to be at a high level! There's no need to be left out in the cold -- you can catch up with all of yesterday's action on the Eyewitness Sports Scoreboard!
Eyewitness Sports Scoreboard for Friday, January 16
The temperatures may have dropped overnight, but the fight for a spot in the Section III Playoffs for lots of teams continues to be at a high level! We had a full docket of sports on Wednesday, and…
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January 16, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Here's Jordan Reed with a look at our forecast
January 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the redevelopment of three closed state prisons in the Adirondack region that are currently sitting empty and deteriorating. Find out her plan from our Albany Bureau at the link below:
State of the State: Constitutional amendment could redevelop closed ADK prisons
Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the redevelopment of three closed state prisons in the Adirondack region, which would sidestep conservation laws and allow the…
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January 15, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Bundle up and be careful as you head around Central New York the next few days! Meteorologist Jordan Reed looks at a very cold forecast at the link below!
Snow, slippery travel, and bitter cold grip New York!
A stretch of true winter weather is settling in across much of central and northern New York, bringing periods of snow, slick travel, and very cold temperatures! In Lewis County, a Winter Storm War…
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January 15, 2026 at 8:49 PM
The AHL All-Star Classic is just four weeks away, and one Utica Comet will be heading to Rockford, Illinois to represent the Mohawk Valley. Find out more at the link below!
Casey named to AHL All-Star Game
ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — The AHL All-Star Classic is just four weeks away, and one Utica Comet will be heading to Rockford, Illinois to represent the Mohawk Valley. Defenseman Se…
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January 15, 2026 at 8:45 PM
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York introduced a bill that would prohibit House and Senate members and their families from owning or trading individual stocks. Find out more about the Restore Trust in Congress Act at the link below:
Gillibrand introduces ban on congressional stock trading
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York introduced a bill that would prohibit House and Senate members and their families from owning or trading individual stocks, in an effort to prevent lawmaker…
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January 15, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Final arguments began today in the trial of Michael Fisher, one of the corrections officers charged in the death of Robert Brooks. Find out more from Day Four of the trial at the link below:
Final arguments heard in Marcy prison trial
UTICA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV)–Day four of the second Marcy prison trial commenced Thursday, with the last witness from the defense, Kyle Dashnaw, a registered nurse who treated Robert Brooks after th…
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January 15, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Clean out your closet and help those in need this season, thanks to our friends at Slice Pizzeria!

Donate a coat or can of food between now and December 31, and earn a chance to win a gift card! Details can be found at the link below!
Coats and Cans Drive!
Visit the post for more.
www.cnyhomepage.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:32 PM
A Syracuse legend is getting one of college football's highest honors! Find out more about Marvin Harrison's honor at the link below!
SU legend Marvin Harrison elected to College Football Hall of Fame
IRVING, T.X. (WSYR-TV) – Former Syracuse wide receiver Marvin Harrison was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday. The SU legend is one of 22 members set to be inducted on …
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January 15, 2026 at 3:15 PM
The road to the sectional playoffs continued on Wednesday, and several teams renewed long-standing rivalries all across the Mohawk Valley! You can catch up with all of yesterday's scores in the Thursday edition of the Eyewitness Sports Scoreboard!
Eyewitness Sports Scoreboard for Thursday, January 15
The road to the sectional playoffs continued on Wednesday, and several teams renewed long-standing rivalries all across the Mohawk Valley! If you missed any of the action Wednesday night, thereR…
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January 15, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Here's Jordan Reed with a look at our forecast
January 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Our Albany Bureau takes a look at the State of the State Address through the eyes of Governor Kathy Hochul's Election Day opponents and other advocates at the link below:
Blakeman, Delgado respond to Hochul’s State of the State
Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State agenda has been met with criticism from both Republicans and progressives, who argue that it is either too expensive or does not go far enough in ta…
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January 14, 2026 at 10:29 PM
A pathway to universal child care is Governor Kathy Hochul’s goal for New York State. Jamie DeLine takes a look at the governor's plan to make this a reality at the link below:
Pathway to universal child care in NY
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)— A pathway to universal child care is Governor Kathy Hochul’s goal for New York State. She wants all four-year-olds to have pre-kindergarten access by the 2028-2029 scho…
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January 14, 2026 at 9:59 PM
The winter thaw ends tonight as bitter cold rolls through Central New York! Meteorologist Jordan Reed tells you how cold it gets at the link below!
Rain turns to snow; icy travel, bitter cold ahead!
A significant winter storm is taking shape across central New York, bringing changing conditions and a sharp turn to colder weather! Rain this afternoon and evening will switch to snow tonight as c…
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January 14, 2026 at 9:30 PM
An arrest has been made in Monday's double robbery in Washington Mills. Find out more from New Hartford Police at the link below:
Arrest made in Washington Mills double robbery
New Hartford Police are investigating a robbery of two separate stores occurring within minutes of each other Monday night.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Clean out your closet and help those in need this season, thanks to our friends at Slice Pizzeria!

Donate a coat or can of food between now and December 31, and earn a chance to win a gift card! Details can be found at the link below!
Coats and Cans Drive!
Visit the post for more.
www.cnyhomepage.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:32 PM
To combat rising education costs, Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State agenda features several student-friendly policies that would expand their safety net, with regulations on private student loan lenders. Find out more at the link below:
State of the State 2026: Student aid, foster support, veteran clinics
Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a plan to freeze tuition at SUNY and CUNY schools, expand the SUNY and CUNY Reconnect program, regulate private student lenders, protect cosigners, overhaul the C…
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January 14, 2026 at 3:49 PM