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Congrats to the Utica and Rome area of Central New York. We just experienced a historic heat wave for the month of November. According to WKTV, The odds of getting to 70 in November are about once per three years based on the last 30 years of data...

We will be able to watch Alex Trebek's final episodes on the show through Christmas on WKTV here in the Utica-Rome area.

WKTV is first on the scene of news stories in central New York. This time they made news after rear ending a bus.

After more than 15 years with WKTV, Don Shipman has announced he’s leaving later this month.

For the first time in a half-century, the Utica-area is about to have a local CBS TV affiliate.

Al Roker of NBC's 'The Today Show' is attempting the World Record for longest uninterrupted live weather report broadcast. The previous mark was 34 hours! Al began the #Rokerthon broadcast at 10:05 p.m. on Wednesday and is still going strong. At one point during the broadcast, Al appeared on WKTV to give the Utica forecast!

First News with Keeler in the Morning on WIBX, in association with WKTV Newschannel 2, has announced "The America’s Got Talent Viewing Party for Utica’s Leon Etienne" this Tuesday and Wednesday night at Tony's Pizzeria and Sports Bar in Washington Mills...

It's the end of an era for television news.  Bill Worden, who's been on the air since 1977, will deliver his final newscast tonight at 6.

After 35 years at WKTV, Bill Worden is retiring.  The local legend has anchored WKTV’s 6pm and 11pm newscasts since 1977.  His last day will be Thursday, November 29.

ConFROGulations to WKTV's Don Shipman who was crowned Central New York's best news personality.  The morning anchor took over 55% of the votes, while Kristine Bellino from WIBX 950 came in second with close to 25% of the vote.  WUTR's Rachel Polansky rounded out the poll with 20% of vote getters.

You voted for your favorite news personalities at  WKTV, WUTR and WIBX.  Now each winner goes head to head to find the best in Central New York.  Don Shipman of WKTV takes on Rachel Polansky of WUTR and Kristine Bellino from WIBX.

It was close, but Don Shipman was crowned the winner of the best WKTV news personality.  He barely beat Kristen Copeland by 8%.  ConFROGulations Don!