Craft brew sales on the rise as more offbeat beer flavors hit Superbowl coolers

MARCY, N.Y. (WKTV) - The beer business is booming despite the recession. And while you may be used to seeing the Superbowl standbys of Budweiser, Coors, Labatts, and others sitting on ice this Sunday, you might be surprised to see some more unusual brands and flavors in the cooler this Superbowl Sunday.

Chimney maintenance makes big difference when it comes to safety

(WKTV) - This weekend, Herkimer County firefighters were kept busy with numerous house fires, many of which began in the chimney. And while a chimney and fireplace can keep us toasty and warm in these cold weather months, they can also prove to be a dangerous hazard if not cared for properly.

Schools re-open in Gaza for first time since Israeli offensive

JEBALIYA, GAZA STRIP (WKTV) - Schools have re-opened for the first time in the Gaza Strip since the Israeli offensive.

Catholic Schools consolidate as Diocese reshapes school system

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WKTV) - Two Catholic Elementary Schools in the Utica area will be closing as they combine at Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School to form Notre Dame Elementary School - only part one of a two phase plan.

Oneida County on Austerity Plan to limit spending

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Tough economic times has everyone cutting their budgets and tightening their purse strings - including Oneida County. And Wednesday morning, the county revealed latest plan for cost cutting. Oneida County is now on a 7-point Austerity Plan in order to limit its spending - a plan that is effective immediately.

Keeping seniors and pets safe in frigid temperatures

(WKTV) - This week, the Mohawk Valley is expected to get walloped with a one-two punch of frigid weather, with this Wednesday and Friday registering as the coldest days so far this season, reaching as far as 15 below zero. And while everyone is sensitive to weather extremes...seniors are especially vulnerable...as with age, the body becomes less able to respond to long exposure of very hot or very cold temperatures.

Ilion rings in 2009 with its own ball drop

ILION, N.Y. (WKTV) - Many are flocking to Times Square in New York City to ring in the New Year, but with a year that's brought a number of hits to the economy, many are choosing to stay closer to home.