Chelsea Sherrod is a weekend sports anchor and multimedia journalist for WKTV.

Title: Sports Anchor & Multimedia Journalist

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Chelsea Sherrod is a weekend sports anchor and multimedia journalist for WKTV.

Chelsea received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual Communications from Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, Conn., where she played four years of NCAA Division III women’s basketball. After graduating she attended the Connecticut School of Broadcasting where she received a Certificate in Broadcast Training.

Chelsea joined the NEWSChannel 2 team in November 2019 after working as an operations technician at WRNN/Fios1 News in Ryebrook, N.Y. and a digital production assistant for NBC Sports Group in Stamford, Conn.

Born and raised in Bridgeport, Conn., Chelsea is in Central New York for the first time. She’s all about family and faith and enjoys all sports, especially soccer and basketball. Her true passion is the growth and development of women in all aspects of sports.

Racing is back at Utica-Rome Speedway

Speedway will host Conquer Corona 30 race on June 3.

"I think you'll see a season" Colgate Head Football Coach shares return-to-play optimism

Coach Dan Hunt says assessing player's physical readiness is key to season success.

Capitol Theater delivers popcorn curbside

Capitol Theater in Rome helps patrons have the 'movie theater experience' at home.

MVCC students graduate virtually

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Mohawk Valley Community College class of 2020 turn tassels remotely.

Two local gyms decide to reopen June 1

Prime Movement and Performance (New Hartford) and Mohawk Valley Wellness (Marcy) are beginning their reopening phase with restrictions.

New Hartford’s Winn enlists in the US Army

Marie Winn, Spartan’s three-year varsity volleyball starter will now fight on the front lines.

Governor Cuomo announces return of NY state professional sports

Cuomo says that effective today, major professional sports can return to their facilities and begin training camp.

Central Valley Academy's Sportello stays local to continue athletic career

Michael Sportello will play Division III football and throw for Utica College's track and field program.

Family of well-known farmer holds drive-thru funeral

Family members of Ronald Bray of Sauquoit choose to hold drive-thru funeral amid coronavirus crisis.

Outdoor recreational activities start to reopen except mini golf

Peter Paul Recreation Park in Rome reopens it batting cages, Gold Rush Mini Golf owners awaiting the green light while in phase one of coronavirus reopening.

County data is updated nightly.

Confirmed Cases: 369660

Reported Deaths: 29710