TOWN OF MARTINSBURG-A 36 year old Newport man was arrested for snowmobiling while intoxicated early Sunday morning in the Town of Martinsburg. New York State Police from the Lowville Barracks charged Ryan E. Schlesier with one count of Operating a Snowmobile While Intoxicated-1st or 2nd Offen…

Washington County, NY man Killed in a Motor Vehicle-Snowmobile Accident in the Town of Lyonsdale

Jan 25, 2026

TOWN OF LYONSDALE-A 56 year old Ft. Edwards, New York man was killed Saturday evening in a motor vehicle--snowmobile accident that occurred on Marmon Road in the Town of Lyonsdale. Lewis County Sheriff’s Deputies reported that Bridgette Quiles of Boonville was driving a Dodge pick up truck on Marmo…

EXTREME COLD WARNING until 1PM today/Winter Storm WARNING for Entire Region until early Next Week

Jan 24, 2026

FOR THE ENTIRE REGION-...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON NORTH COUNTRY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected North Country, especially across the higher terrain of the Tug Hill region. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. *…

Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Friday, January 23, 2026

Jan 23, 2026

WHAT A WEEK IT HAS BEEN.

Southern Lewis County resident charged for alleged unlicensed operation in Utica

Jan 23, 2026

UTICA- A local resident from Southern Lewis County is accused of unlicensed operation in the Mohawk Valley.

State Police charge Lowville resident for criminally possessing a firearm

Jan 23, 2026

LOWVILLE- A Lewis County resident is accused of a firearm possession related charge in the village.

Latest National Weather Service updates as of Friday morning, January 23, 2026

Jan 23, 2026

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Closings, Cancellations and Delays

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Closings, Cancellations and Delays for Wednesday February 25th, 2026:

Adirondack CSD: Afterschool Activities are CANCELLED.

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Washington County, NY man Killed in a Motor Vehicle-Snowmobile Accident in the Town of Lyonsdale

Jan 25, 2026

EXTREME COLD WARNING until 1PM today/Winter Storm WARNING for Entire Region until early Next Week

Jan 24, 2026

Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Friday, January 23, 2026

Jan 23, 2026

WHAT A WEEK IT HAS BEEN.

Southern Lewis County resident charged for alleged unlicensed operation in Utica

Jan 23, 2026

UTICA- A local resident from Southern Lewis County is accused of unlicensed operation in the Mohawk Valley.

State Police charge Lowville resident for criminally possessing a firearm

Jan 23, 2026

LOWVILLE- A Lewis County resident is accused of a firearm possession related charge in the village.

Latest National Weather Service updates as of Friday morning, January 23, 2026

Jan 23, 2026

ON-AIR SEGMENT: Ben Simons gives latest hopeful insight for a new U.S. Farm Bill

Jan 23, 2026

On Friday, January 23, 2026, local agriculture figure, Ben Simons, joined North Country News and gave his latest insight concerning the U.S. Farm Bill, which has been continuously extended since it was last updated in 2018.

Suspect from out of state accused of felony arson charges in Lewis County, Troopers say

Jan 23, 2026

WEST TURIN- A resident from the New England area is faced with felony arson charges in Lewis County.

EXTREME COLD WARNING Issued for the entire area. Winter Storm Watches, Warnings, and a Lake Effect Snow Warning Issued. DANGEROUS Weather Forecast!

Jan 22, 2026

FOR LEWIS AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES, N. ONEIDA AND N. HERKIMER COUNTIES......EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY NORTH COUNTRY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 40 below zero expected North Country, especially across the higher terrain of the Tug…

Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Thursday, January 22, 2026

Jan 22, 2026

The second-half of January (so far) is about as old-fashioned of a winter as one can get, at-least when it comes to the cold.

Rome larceny complaint leads to arrest of Oneida County area resident

Jan 22, 2026

ROME- A larceny complaint has resulted in the arrest of an Oneida County area resident.

Forestport resident accused of aggravated unlicensed operation, use of a loaned vehicle without interlock device

Jan 22, 2026

BOONVILLE- A local resident is accused of a pair of charges in Northern Oneida County.

SCAM ALERT: North Country police officials warn of fraudsters posing from local credit union Watertown City Police Department

Jan 22, 2026

JEFFERSON COUNTY- Folks here in the North Country are being warned to beware of one of the latest scams that have surfaced locally.

ON-AIR SEGMENT: Susan Alger talks upcoming 2026 Boonville Snow Festival II - part two

Jan 22, 2026

BOONVILLE-On Thursday, January 22, 2026, spokesperson for the Boonville Snow Festival II committee, Susan Alger, joined North Country News and provided another update for 2026 fast action snowmobile ice racing at the Boonville-Oneida County Fairgrounds Friday, January 30 - Sunday, February 1.

Latest National Weather Service alerts and updates for Thursday, January 22, 2026

Jan 22, 2026

New York DMV preparing to launch new, modernized system in February

Jan 21, 2026

ALBANY, NY- The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is announcing that it will be rolling out the first segment of its new, modernized technology system to give customers better and more streamlined service, and to help DMV staff serve New Yorkers more efficiently.

Governor Hochul says every dollar from FY 2027 State Budget "is being put to work to fight for families”

Jan 21, 2026

ALBANY, NY- Governor Kathy Hochul has laid out her plans for a stronger, safer, more affordable New York as she unveiled the Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2027.

Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Jan 21, 2026

The second-half of January (so far) is about as old-fashioned of a winter as one can get, at-least when it comes to the cold.

Suspect accused of felony DWI allegedly had three children in vehicle during traffic stop

Jan 21, 2026

MARCY- A local resident from Oneida County faced with a felony DWI charge and several other accusations allegedly had three children in the vehicle with them.

Barneveld Fire Department making progress with re-building new fire-hall in wake of last-year’s winter roof collapse

Jan 20, 2026

ONEIDA COUNTY- After losing their firehouse last winter from a roof collapse, Barneveld Fire Department has made significant progress in their efforts to rebuild a brand-new one.

Naturally Lewis says economic impact from 2025 development programs exceeded $33-million

Jan 20, 2026

LOWVILLE- A total of 32 projects were funded throughout Lewis County in 2025 thanks to Community Economic Development Programs via Naturally Lewis.

ICYMI: Greig Town officials pass year-long moratorium banning renewable energy and energy storage projects

Jan 20, 2026

LEWIS COUNTY- There has been a development regarding the potential construction of a battery energy storage system in the town of Greig.

Rome City Police investigate threat at Strough Middle School

Jan 20, 2026

ROME- The City Police Department is investigating a threat that was directed at Strough Middle School.

New York State Police seek public's help identifying suspect in Rome fraud case

Jan 19, 2026

ROME- The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Marcy is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying an individual in connection with a fraud investigation.

Local resident charged with DWI in Newport: TROOPERS

Jan 19, 2026

NEWPORT- A local resident is accused of DWI in Herkimer County.

Four vehicle wreck in Oneida County results in DWI arrest: NYSP

Jan 19, 2026

WESTERN- A wreck involving four separate vehicles resulted in a DWI arrest Sunday evening in Oneida County.

LOWVILLE PD: Driver registers BAC level over twice the legal limit in wake of property damage crash Saturday night

Jan 19, 2026

LOWVILLE- A property damage wreck late Saturday night resulted in a DWI arrest.

ON-AIR SEGMENT: Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush talks rising National Grid utility rates

Jan 19, 2026

ALBANY, NY- On Monday, January 19, 2026, North Country Assemblyman, Ken Blankenbush, joined North Country News and discussed rising National Grid utility rates.

Winter Storm WARNING in Effect for Lewis, Jefferson, and Northern Herkimer Counties until Wednesday

Jan 18, 2026

FOR LEWIS AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES-...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. * WHERE…

Carthage Resident Accused of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in Jefferson County

Jan 18, 2026

TOWN OF RUTLAND-A 35 year old Carthage resident is facing a Criminal Possession charge following an early Sunday morning investigation into a report of a disabled vehicle in the Town of Rutland. New York State Police from the Carthage Barracks charged Xavier Tremayne Rose with one count of Criminal…

Carthage Woman facing a Criminal Possession of Stolen Property Charge

Jan 18, 2026

VILLAGE OF WEST CARTHAGE-A 28 year old Carthage woman was arrested by New York State Police from the Watertown Barracks Saturday morning following a reported Larceny from a building. Troopers charged Dorothy E. Guadalupe with one count of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 5th Degree, a…

UPDATE: Winter Storm Watch upgraded to Winter Storm WARNING for Lewis and Jefferson County starting at 1AM Sunday/Winter Weather Advisory Remains in effect through this evening for Entire Region

Jan 17, 2026

FOR LEWIS AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES-...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. For the Winter Storm Warnin…

Winter Weather ADVISORY Issued for the Entire Region/Winter Storm Watch begins Sunday Evening in Lewis and Jefferson Counties

Jan 17, 2026

FOR LEWIS AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES-...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Additional snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches. For…

Lowville Resident Arrested for D.W.I. in the Town of Lowville

Jan 17, 2026

TOWN OF LOWVILLE-A 61 year old Lowville resident is accused of D.W.I. following a late Friday night vehicle stop in the Town of Lowville. New York State Police from the Lowville Barracks charged Lynn B. Steiner with one count each of Driving While Intoxicated-1st Offense and Operating a Motor Vehic…

Blossville Resident Accused of Driving with a Suspended Licensed and Suspended Registration following an Accident in the Town of Osceola

Jan 17, 2026

TOWN OF OSCEOLA- A 26 year old Blossville resident was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation and a registration suspension violation following a two-vehicle property damage accident that occurred Friday evening in the Town of Osceola. New York State Police from the Lowville Barracks charged…

Port Leyden Man Facing a Felony Burglary Charge in the Town of Lowville

Jan 17, 2026

TOWN OF LOWVILLE-A 24 year old Port Leyden man is accused of felony burglary following a Friday arrest in the Town of Lowville. New York State Police from the Lowville Barracks charged Jeremy T. Smith with one count of Burglary in the 3rd Degree-Illegal Entry with Intent to commit a Crime: a Class…

Forestport Resident Facing an Unlicensed Operation Charge in the Town of Trenton

Jan 17, 2026

TOWN OF TRENTON-A 48 year old Forestport woman was arrested for aggravated unlicensed operation Friday evening following a vehicle stop in the Town of Trenton. New York State Police from the Remsen Barracks charged Nicole L. Cronon with one count of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicl…

Winter Weather ADVISORIES Issued for Lewis, Jefferson an Oneida Counties. Winter Storm WATCH issued for Jefferson and Lewis Counties

Jan 16, 2026

FOR LEWIS AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES......WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches. Fo…

Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Friday, January 16, 2026

Jan 16, 2026

Cold, cold and… more cold.

Herkimer & Oneida Counties included in $38 million state funding awards to improve local emergency communications

Jan 16, 2026

ALBANY, NY- Governor Kathy Hochul announced this week more than $38 million in state funding has been awarded to 17 counties and New York City to improve emergency communications for first responders.

NYSP: Remsen resident accused of violating protection order

Jan 16, 2026

REMSEN- A local resident from Oneida County is accused of violating an order of protection.

ON-AIR SEGMENT: Susan Alger talks upcoming 2026 Boonville Snow Festival II

Jan 16, 2026

BOONVILLE- On Friday, January 16, 2026, spokesperson for the Boonville Snow Festival II committee, Susan Alger, joined North Country News and discussed the ongoing track preparation process for fast oval ice sled racing January 30, 31 and February 1 at the Boonville-Oneida County Fairgrounds.

Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Thursday, January 15, 2026

Jan 15, 2026

More good and bad news… first with the good: significant cold is forecasted across the entire eastern coast for the second-half of January, and that means the North Country, too.

Nearly 135,000 tickets issued during annual Holiday Enforcement Crackdown across New York

Jan 15, 2026

New York State Police and local law enforcement partners issued nearly 135,000 tickets during the annual ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ traffic enforcement blitz during Christmas and New Year’s.

NYS DEC warns New Yorkers to beware of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Jan 15, 2026

The New York State DEC is warning residents statewide to be mindful of a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) that continues to infect birds and other mammals across the U.S. and Canada.

Altercation at RFA Varsity Basketball game results in charges filed against four teenagers

Jan 15, 2026

ROME- Four teenage students at Rome Free Academy are all faced with charges stemming from a dispute that erupted during a recent varsity basketball game.

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Local firefighters endure harsh winter conditions battling garage blaze in Steuben

Newport Man Facing Snowmobiling While Intoxicated Charge in the Town of Martinsburg

Washington County, NY man Killed in a Motor Vehicle-Snowmobile Accident in the Town of Lyonsdale

EXTREME COLD WARNING until 1PM today/Winter Storm WARNING for Entire Region until early Next Week

Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Friday, January 23, 2026

Southern Lewis County resident charged for alleged unlicensed operation in Utica

State Police charge Lowville resident for criminally possessing a firearm

Latest National Weather Service updates as of Friday morning, January 23, 2026

Closings, Cancellations & Delays

Closings, Cancellations and Delays

Washington County, NY man Killed in a Motor Vehicle-Snowmobile Accident in the Town of Lyonsdale

EXTREME COLD WARNING until 1PM today/Winter Storm WARNING for Entire Region until early Next Week

Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Friday, January 23, 2026

Southern Lewis County resident charged for alleged unlicensed operation in Utica

State Police charge Lowville resident for criminally possessing a firearm

Latest National Weather Service updates as of Friday morning, January 23, 2026

ON-AIR SEGMENT: Ben Simons gives latest hopeful insight for a new U.S. Farm Bill

Suspect from out of state accused of felony arson charges in Lewis County, Troopers say

EXTREME COLD WARNING Issued for the entire area. Winter Storm Watches, Warnings, and a Lake Effect Snow Warning Issued. DANGEROUS Weather Forecast!

Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Thursday, January 22, 2026

Rome larceny complaint leads to arrest of Oneida County area resident

Forestport resident accused of aggravated unlicensed operation, use of a loaned vehicle without interlock device

SCAM ALERT: North Country police officials warn of fraudsters posing from local credit union Watertown City Police Department

ON-AIR SEGMENT: Susan Alger talks upcoming 2026 Boonville Snow Festival II - part two

Latest National Weather Service alerts and updates for Thursday, January 22, 2026

New York DMV preparing to launch new, modernized system in February

Governor Hochul says every dollar from FY 2027 State Budget "is being put to work to fight for families”

Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Suspect accused of felony DWI allegedly had three children in vehicle during traffic stop

Barneveld Fire Department making progress with re-building new fire-hall in wake of last-year’s winter roof collapse

Naturally Lewis says economic impact from 2025 development programs exceeded $33-million

ICYMI: Greig Town officials pass year-long moratorium banning renewable energy and energy storage projects

Rome City Police investigate threat at Strough Middle School

New York State Police seek public's help identifying suspect in Rome fraud case

Local resident charged with DWI in Newport: TROOPERS

Four vehicle wreck in Oneida County results in DWI arrest: NYSP

LOWVILLE PD: Driver registers BAC level over twice the legal limit in wake of property damage crash Saturday night

ON-AIR SEGMENT: Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush talks rising National Grid utility rates

Winter Storm WARNING in Effect for Lewis, Jefferson, and Northern Herkimer Counties until Wednesday

Carthage Resident Accused of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in Jefferson County

Carthage Woman facing a Criminal Possession of Stolen Property Charge

UPDATE: Winter Storm Watch upgraded to Winter Storm WARNING for Lewis and Jefferson County starting at 1AM Sunday/Winter Weather Advisory Remains in effect through this evening for Entire Region

Winter Weather ADVISORY Issued for the Entire Region/Winter Storm Watch begins Sunday Evening in Lewis and Jefferson Counties

Lowville Resident Arrested for D.W.I. in the Town of Lowville

Blossville Resident Accused of Driving with a Suspended Licensed and Suspended Registration following an Accident in the Town of Osceola

Port Leyden Man Facing a Felony Burglary Charge in the Town of Lowville

Forestport Resident Facing an Unlicensed Operation Charge in the Town of Trenton

Winter Weather ADVISORIES Issued for Lewis, Jefferson an Oneida Counties. Winter Storm WATCH issued for Jefferson and Lewis Counties

Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Friday, January 16, 2026

Herkimer & Oneida Counties included in $38 million state funding awards to improve local emergency communications

NYSP: Remsen resident accused of violating protection order

ON-AIR SEGMENT: Susan Alger talks upcoming 2026 Boonville Snow Festival II

Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Thursday, January 15, 2026

Nearly 135,000 tickets issued during annual Holiday Enforcement Crackdown across New York

NYS DEC warns New Yorkers to beware of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Altercation at RFA Varsity Basketball game results in charges filed against four teenagers