Jackl Keller News Today

WATERTOWN — A motorcyclist has died following a crash Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 781 in the town of Pamelia.

The New York State Police, in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies, conducted a three-day search last week in Pownal, near the Massachusetts border, for the remains of Sara Anne Wood, who was abducted by Lewis Lent 30 years ago.

FELTS MILLS — Two people were sent to the hospital for treatment of stab wounds in Felts Mills after an altercation on Thursday.

Police from four different law enforcement agencies are working on a joint investigation involving a cold case in Williamstown, according to Williamstown police.

WATERTOWN — Neil Katzman, board member at the Degel Israel Synagogue Cemetery, said knocked-over headstones discovered at the cemetery may be an act of antisemitism.

GREAT BEND — State police are investigating an apparent shooting incident in Great Bend.

WATERTOWN — An 88-year-old woman who had volunteered at Trinity Episcopal Church on Sherman Street was found murdered in her town of Watertown apartment over the weekend, according to state

A fire that started in a lithium-ion battery storage truck will be burning in northern New York for days to come.

CHAUMONT — Jefferson County Fire and Emergency Management lifted a shelter-in-place order after nearly four hours Thursday, but officials are continuing to monitor a battery fire at the solar farm

“I urge all members of the local community to follow public health guidance to protect themselves and their families, and avoid exposure to smoke or other toxins. We will continue monitoring developments out of Jefferson County and are committed to helping this community address the ongoing situation,” she said. Clayton, Chaumont, Three Mile Bay, Brownville and city of Watertown fire departments and Cape Vincent Ambulance were on scene among other state and local dep...