Local News

Democrats tank advance of national defense bill in U.S. Senate

(The Center Square) – U.S. Senate Democrats blocked a critical Pentagon funding authorization bill from advancing Tuesday, a show of rebellion against the Trump administration resuming military hostilities in Iran despite Congress ordering a halt.

Will heat and smoky air give way to cooler weather?

The biggest concerns over the next day are the heat and air quality! An Air Quality Alert is in effect from midnight tonight through midnight Wednesday night for portions of Central New York, including Oneida, Madison, Chenango, and Otsego counties. Smoke from Canadian wildfires…

Are these Zara wide-leg pants dangerous?

"I tripped and actually dislocated my shoulder because of these."

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Alert in Central New York

An air quality health advisory has been issued for fine particulate matter due to wildfire smoke from Canada affecting Central New York, including southern Herkimer, Madison, Oneida and Otsego counties.

Busch Gardens retiring Kumba, paving way for new roller coaster

Former CBO chief: Congress isn't grappling with AI's fiscal impact

(The Center Square) – Former Congressional Budget Office Director Douglas Elmendorf says he's seen no sign Congress is grappling with AI's effect on federal taxes and spending, even as lawmakers debate AI safety and national security.

GOP hardliners lift U.S. House blockade, challenges remain

(The Center Square) – A group of Republican hardliners in the U.S. House finally lifted its blockade of the floor, allowing a critical national security funding bill to advance Tuesday.

Mystery bidder buys T. rex nicknamed 'Gus' for a record $50 million

A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil billed as one of the world’s largest and most complete specimens has sold for a record $50.1 million at an auction. Sotheby’s said the 67-million-year-old fossil, nicknamed “Gus,” is now the most expensive set of dinosaur…

Weather Alert Wednesday: higher heat, air quality issues, elevated smoky haze

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Hot & mainly dry conditions will remain in place through Thursday with higher rain chances on Friday. Low level ozone may be unhealthy for some on Wednesday. Elevated wildfire smoke will continue to drift across the region. TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear and…

Environmental group drops ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ pollution suit after Florida migrant site shuts down

An environmental group seeking to punish state operators of the “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration lockup for alleged pollution of the Florida Everglades has withdrawn its case, the Center for Biological Diversity announced Monday. Because the nation’s first state-run migrant…

New York Won't Build Big Data Centers for A Year as It Weighs Energy and Climate Risks

New York is blocking new large data centers that fuel artificial intelligence for up to a year to protect the environment and energy grid.

Natural Gas Pipeline Maintenance Causes Odor in Parts of Herkimer County

Residents in West Winfield and Richfield Springs may notice a strong smell in the area.