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Race fans will be excited to hear more Winged Sprint races are coming to the Utica Rome Speedway in the new year.  The Speedway will add a night of 360 sprint races with one of the highest payouts on the East Coast.

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What are your New Year's Eve plans?  Stay home or go out?  If your looking to ring in 2013 with some great CNY country bands here's where to head.

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Back in "my day" you got up early on Saturday mornings for your only chance to catch cartoons.  Back in Robert McKimson Sr.'s day, you went to the theater for your only chance to see cartoons.  Robert was the man who created Foghorn Leghorn, The Tazmanian Devil and many other Looney Tune Cartoon Characters.  He also drew the Bugs Bunny we know today.

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They say it's not the gift it's the thought that counts.  A few of this year's Christmas Gifts just didn't quite work out as planned.  Here's 5 that didn't quite survive the day-long celebration at the Pole Household.

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The NRA finally broke their silence following the Connecticut School Shootings holding a press conference earlier today.  The group suggests placing armed security personnel in all schools, just like in banks, airports and courthouses.  Would you support such a measure?  Click read more to cast your vote and check out the transcript from the NRA press conference.

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Remember how everyone went Gangnam Style for decorating at Halloween?   Susan Truax's parents' home in Schuyler even joined in the fun.   Now their at it again for Christmas.  Susan was kind enought to share some pics and videos of the home.  

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Country music's strong connection to pop culture continues tonight with two acts appearing on the finale of The X-Factor.  Little Big Town and LeAnn Rimes will join finalists, country singer, Tate Stevens and Westchester teen, Carly Rose.

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Hard to believe that it was 15 years ago today, December 18, 1997 that Chris Farley died. Farley like his idol, John Belusi, seemed on the road to superstardom in the 90's when he died of a drug overdose. In a tribute, here's a look at 3 of the characters he played on Saturday Night Live.

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If your holiday plans include attending Christmas Eve or Christmas Day Mass, there's plenty of options in Utica.  Several churches are offering services at a wide array of times sure to fit your schedule.  Get a list of times and directions.

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Authorities release more details on the Connecticut School shooting.  State Police Liteunenant Paul Vance discusses the time line of the day's events and says the investiagtion is still on going.

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Utica's Will Smith was one of four players originally suspended in the New Orleans Saints Bounty Case.  With yesterday's ruling overturning the original penalties, Smith can finally feel a little vindication.  The Proctor High School graduate offered his opinions on the case and

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Country duo, Steel Magnolia's Meghan Linsey is celebrating a birthday today. And while she may have received more expensive presents, there won't be one with more love and feeling than one created by family, fans and friends.  Check out the video complete with photos from the road and personal notes.

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