False Report of Mass Shooting at Westhill High School in Onondaga County On Wednesday morning, a false report of a mass shooting at Westhill High School in the Town of Onondaga led to a police response. The Onondaga County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the report of mass casualties was false and there was no active shooter situation. The incident was a swatting call, which is a false 911 report, similar to what other schools have received. The Onondaga County Sheriff's Office is investigating the false report. The school district immediately implemented a "Hold in Place" protocol, and all students and staff are safe. Superintendent Steve Dunham thanked the school staff and students for… Continue Reading

The National Weather Service Office in Binghamton has issued a special weather statement. A strong cold front is expected to hit the region from late afternoon into the evening hours, bringing heavy rain that will quickly turn into heavy snow as temperatures drop below freezing. The snow squalls and high winds are expected to create dangerous travel conditions, with near-zero visibility and a potential flash freeze on road surfaces. The heavy snow squall is expected to reach the Finger Lakes, central southern tier of NY, and the Syracuse, Utica, and Rome areas between 5 and 7 pm. The Twin Tiers of NY and PA to the western Catskills are expected to be affected between 7 and 9 pm, while… Continue Reading

Yet another tractor-trailer collided with the railroad bridge on Onondaga Lake Parkway in Salina, NY, causing significant damage to the air diverter and exhaust of the tractor. The incident took place approximately 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday March 29th 2023. The truck was hauling a flatbed trailer with steel pipes that were not damaged in the collision. The incident occurred due to the driver missing the overheight vehicle signs. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. It is important for all drivers to pay attention to road signs and height restrictions to avoid such accidents. The Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.

Firefighters from the Moyers Corners Fire Department responded to a report of an outdoor fire at the Amazon Warehouse on Morgan Rd in Clay, NY on Tuesday morning. The fire was reported to be behind the building in a cardboard compactor.

Upon arrival, the fire department quickly extinguished the fire. However, firefighters on the scene reported heavy smoke in the area as a result of the fire. Several trucks parked in the area had to be moved in order to access the compactor. Firefighters on scene reported issues with one of the fire hydrants in the area, despite the recent construction of the facility.

Despite the heavy smoke, the fire did not spread to anything outside of… Continue Reading

Breaking News: Syracuse Police Initiate Pursuit of Suspect in Black SUV Syracuse Police initiated a pursuit of a suspect driving a black SUV this evening at approximately 6:50 PM. The suspect entered I690 Eastbound and continued onto i481 south, before returning to the city and leading police on a chase through several streets. However, the police lost sight of the suspect near Lexington Ave. At this point, the Syracuse Police moved their investigation to an encrypted channel to prevent the suspect from being able to monitor their search. Residents in the area are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. We will continue to update this story as… Continue Reading

A residential fire broke out at 716 Libby St, Salina, NY on March 23, 2023, at around 5:57 PM. The Liverpool Fire Department responded to the scene and found that the fire was on the outside wall of the house, behind the siding. The firefighters quickly extinguished the flames and prevented the fire from spreading to the inside of the house. Liverpool Fire, requested National Grid report to the scene. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. 

Update 6:30PM: Liverpool Fire requested that the American Red Cross respond to the scene. The Red Cross can provided financial assistance which can be used for immediate needs like… Continue Reading

Minoa Fire Department Responds to Camper Fire in Town of Manlius On the evening of March 20th, the Minoa Fire Department responded to a report of a camper on fire next to a residence at 7346 Myers Rd in the Town of Manlius. Upon arrival, fire units discovered that the fire had spread to a second camper and a nearby garage. At this time, it is unknown if the camper was occupied at the time of the fire. 

Update 10:33 PM: Request for Fire investigators to the scene.

Syracuse Fire Department, Syracuse Police, and Syracuse Ambulance responded to an active structure fire at a 2-story residential building located at 343 Park St, Syracuse, NY. The incident occurred on Monday, March 20th, 2023, at around 6:04 PM. The fire was reported to be in progress, and emergency services were dispatched. The fire was reported by callers who saw black smoke coming from the roof and heavy fire on the left side of the building. The building is located on Park street between Merz Ave and Grumbach Ave. The fire was reported to be on the second floor of the building. The Syracuse Fire Department arrived on the scene and worked to extinguish the fire. The Syracuse Police… Continue Reading