Remebering Ape the K9 FBI Dog Killed During the Herkimer Standoff
One of the heroes that emerged from the 15 hour standoff with Kurt Myers, the alleged perpetrator in the shootings in Herkimer and Mohawk, was a German shepherd named Ape.
One of the heroes that emerged from the 15 hour standoff with Kurt Myers, the alleged perpetrator in the shootings in Herkimer and Mohawk, was a German shepherd named Ape.
Every year, people come from all over New York state and the Northeast for The Great New York State Fair in Syracuse. I look forward to going to the fair, and now there's news about those of you who want to camp out there.
As the small community of Herkimer tries to get back to normal after a shooting that made National headlines, police continue to investigate. Kurt Myers was shot and killed in a standoff this morning. A K-9 dog was killed in the shootout as well. Check out video of the standoff and a shooting that was caught on tape.
The economy may be picking up a little but more and more people are opting to stay closer to home on vacations. That's why the new 2013 Oneida County Travel Guide, issued Monday, is such a valuable resource. What can you expect to find in it?
Get ready for some big screen "magic" as "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone" opens at theaters this weekend. A stellar cast including Steve Carell and Jim Carrey star in this comedy set in Las Vegas. Also opening this weekend is the thriller, "The Call" with Halle Berry as a 9-1-1 operator dealing with a life and death situation. Take a look at the trailers and then the local theater show times.
It's the shooting that's heard around the nation. Too bad Herkimer and the Mohawk Valley aren't being brought to everyone's attention for a good reason instead of a shooting that has killed 4 people, injured two more and forced area schools to lockdown, while police continue to hunt for the suspect, Kurt Myers. The shooting has several people sending out well wishes on Twitter to everyone in Herkimer. Check them out.
Police continue to hunt for the man who went on a shooting rampage in Herkimer and forced several schools on lockdown. The shooting has made National news and is all over social media. Check out some pictures people have posted on Facebook and Twitter of the shooting and the students involved.
Editor's Note: Today we begin a month-long series on the many communities past and present that make the Utica and Central New York community unique in all of America. Our series is leading up to Culture Fest coming to the Stanley World Stage on April 13 featuring food, music, dance and more.
Today we take a look at the Karen community.
**NOTE** This story is being constantly updated. (The last update was 19 March 2013.) Please see below for the latest information.
Herkimer, Mohawk, and Utica schools are on modified lockdown at this hour.
Most of us are trying to find signs that spring is near. Polly Wogg had the grill going this past weekend and Matt in the Morning is seeing robins. Now add to the list, Bonomo's Dairy Creme opening in Kirkland.
After reading Matt Herkimer's story about construction starting on the new Olive Garden in New Hartford, I got as excited as his wife. I decided to stop by the site on Commercial Drive to take pictures and see if I could get information on when it'll be open.