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While many apple crops seeing less, one local orchard says crops are boomingCASSVILLE, N.Y. (WKTV) - While intermittent freezes throughout the winter and Spring caused many orchards to experience smaller crops of apples this year, one local orchard says they've been seeing a boom. 
Dry summer leads to early turn of leavesOLD FORGE, N.Y. (WKTV) - It is not even the end of the summer season, but the leaves are already changing colors in Old Forge. Instead of seeing just green in the landscape, tourists will also notice shades of red and yellow too. 
ONE YEAR LATER: Family moves following devastation of Tropical Storm IreneCHADWICKS, N.Y. (WKTV) - Exactly one year ago, Tropical Strom Irene wreaked havoc locally. In Chadwicks, the Williams family's home was completely flooded, along with many other homes in the area. 
USDA: New York Fruit Production down significantlyTotal apple production in New York is forecast at 590 million pounds based on conditions as of August 1, according to King Whetstone, Director of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, New York Field Office. This is 52 percent below the 1.22 billion pounds produced last year. 
Sidney residents clean up after downburst strikesSIDNEY, N.Y. (WKTV) - The severe storm that blew threw Sidney on Sunday night only lasted a few minutes, but it is the clean-up efforts that will last a lot longer than that. 
Officials: Storm in Sidney not a tornadoSIDNEY, N.Y. (AP) - A National Weather Service team investigating a severe storm in the Binghamton area says there was a downburst and not a tornado. 
Work underway on Sauquoit Creek to prevent future flooding issuesYORKVILLE, N.Y. (WKTV) - Work is currently underway to fix the Sauquoit Creek, which was hit hard during heavy rains from Tropical storms Irene and Lee last year. 
Elmira cleans up after possible tornado hits cityELMIRA, N.Y. (AP) - A state of emergency remains in effect in Elmira as crews continue clearing trees and repairing power lines that were brought down by a possible tornado. 
Oneida and Herkimer counties receive grants to rebuild after storm damageAssemblywoman Claudia Tenney announced Thursday that Oneida and Herkimer counties will be receiving $391,494 and $499,657 respectively in NY Works grants for waterway restoration and rebuilding from damages incurred by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. 
Lack of rainfall hurting lawns and cropsORISKANY, N.Y. (WKTV) - NEWSChannel 2's meteorologists say that the Mohawk Valley is 6 inches below normal when it comes to rainfall for the season, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain in the month of July. The dry weather is hurting lawns and crops across the state, especially for field farmers. 
Firefighters train for scorching hot conditionsUTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Thursday is the last day of a 13 week training program for local men and woman who will soon become firefighters. 
Those who work outdoors have no choice but to deal with heatThere are some people throughout the area who do not have the luxury of spending time indoors during hot summer days. 
Safety tips in the rising temperaturesThe warm temperature is a welcome sign of summer for some, but you're not going to have any fun if you suffer from heat stroke, exhaustion or sunburn. 
Community Center offers cool down zone in hot weatherUTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Summer officially begins at 7:09 p.m. on Wednesday, but anyone venturing outside before then certainly felt like it had already arrived. The mercury was expected to hit the 90s, but with humidity, meteorologists said the "real feel" temperature was well over 100. 
Keep your pets safe and out of the heat as temps soarWith scorching temperatures expected across many parts of the country over the next few days, the ASPCA wants to remind pet parents to keep their animals safe, and has offered a few tips on making sure your pets don't get overheated. 
Local teen gets wish granted to go storm chasingWKTV Meteorologist Bill Kardas got to reveal some very exciting news on Thursday when he told a local teen and future meteorologist his wish was granted. 
Warmer winter brings early strawberry seasonMARCY, N.Y. (WKTV) - It is only the beginning of June, but strawberries are already, red, ripe, juicy, and definitely in season. Typically, the strawberry season begins in mid-June, but experts say the early season has been caused by the 5-day warm spell this past March, where temperatures reached 80 degrees. 
Farmers continued concerns over weather fluctuation and cropsWith the drastic fluctuation in weather over the last few months, farmers are concerned with how their crops are growing and how they will continue to grow. 
Dry, breezy weather ideal for grass firesHERKIMER, N.Y. (WKTV) - Friday's dry, breezy weather was ideal for grass fires and several were reported in the Herkimer area, including one that caused smoke to blow across the New York State Thruway. 
Upcoming training lets you become a weather watcherORISKANY, N.Y. (WKTV) - If you'd like to help track storms in our area and become a weather watcher, now you can! 
Soaring temperatures Monday brought many out for work, exercise and playNEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (WKTV) - With the mercury soaring to 80 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday, it could be a record breaker, but it is also a great day to get outside and enjoy the weather. 
Irene retired from tropical storm name listMIAMI (AP) - Irene is being retired from the list of storm names because the 2011 hurricane killed 49 people and caused more than $15 billion in damage.
Governor announces NYS to cover local share of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee response and recovery costsGovernor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York State will cover the local share of disaster response and recovery costs resulting from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. 
Oneida Nation golf courses have earliest opening ever thanks to mild temperaturesVERONA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Seasonal workers are on the job early for parts of the Oneida Nation, thanks to warmer temperatures this spring. |
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