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Death toll rising after massive tornado hits Oklahoma

Twenty children are confirmed dead and at least 51 people total after a massive tornado ripped through areas near Oklahoma City.

6:41 AM

Public meeting today for I-81 Challenge

A public meeting is scheduled for today regarding the Interstate 81 Challenge. The meeting is being hosted by the Syracuse Metropolitan Transportation Committee. It's an opportunity to learn about the I-81 Corridor Study and review options before the environmental review phase begins. Our Brad Vivacqua joins us from the Oncenter where the meeting will take place.

Updated 7:56 AM

SBA Executive Director gives outlook on school budget votes

State education leaders are optimistic most budget plans will pass today. Joining us now to talk more about this is New York State School Boards Association Executive Director Tim Kremer.

9:12 AM

Seeking justice for Lainey

Rome Humane Society officials say they take in at least one abused animal a month. Some who have been beaten, others neglected. But this past weekend, workers at the Humane Society say they saw one of their saddest cases yet, when an extremely emaciated dog came through their door and died from her injuries. Our Cara Thomas tells us Lainey's story and what local animal lovers are doing to make sure the abuser is brought to justice.

Updated 05/20/2013 10:20 PM

Victim of fatal Syracuse fire identified

Investigators have identified the victim of a fatal fire in Syracuse this weekend.

05/20/2013 10:57 PM

Jail housing cost doubles in Jefferson County

Many county jails are facing a growing problem: Too many prisoners. In Jefferson County, the cost to house inmates has doubled since last year. YNN's Carmella Mataloni takes a closer look at the problem that's burning through taxpayer money.

Updated 05/20/2013 11:00 PM

Destiny USA tourism saving taxpayers money

It seems like every other week something new opens at Destiny USA. And that translates into lots of tourism dollars. Our Katie Gibas takes a look at how that helps taxpayers.

Updated 05/20/2013 05:26 PM

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3:25 AM

Cayuga Community College board of trustees responds to union vote

Controversy continues at Cayuga Community College after a vote of no confidence against the school's president, Daniel Larson.

05/20/2013 11:07 PM

Tornado strikes Oklahoma

Dozens are dead and many more reported missing after a massive tornado struck the Oklahoma City area. The tornado flattened entire neighborhoods in the suburb of Moore, Oklahoma, with winds up to 200 miles an hour, leaving buildings on fire and landing a direct blow to an elementary school.

Updated 05/20/2013 09:23 PM

Syracuse Police looking for Chase Bank robbery suspect

Syracuse Police are investigating an attempted robbery in the city. It happened at the Chase Bank on the corner of James Street and Highland Street around 10:30 Monday morning.

05/20/2013 12:18 PM

Green Party designates candidates for office

Voters in Syracuse will have at least three Green Party candidates to choose from at the polls this November.

05/20/2013 09:38 PM

Homeless numbers appear to be on the rise in CNY

On a frigid day in January, teams from several local agencies headed into the streets of Syracuse and surrounding communities. Their goal? Come up with a complete count of the sheltered and unsheltered homeless in the area. Unofficial results are in and numbers are not what they'd hoped. Sarah Blazonis reports.

Updated 05/20/2013 06:26 PM

Last chance for public input on future of Interstate 81

Tuesday will be your last chance to voice your opinion regarding the future of Interstate 81 in Syracuse. The Syracuse Metropolitan Transportation Council is hosting its final public meeting at the Oncenter.

05/20/2013 07:28 PM

Oberdorfer employees to receive assistance

The 86 employees soon to be laid off at Oberdorfer Aluminum Casting Foundry will have some assistance as they begin to search for other jobs.

05/20/2013 06:48 PM

Orange women advance to second straight NCAA Semifinal

After knocking off Florida in the NCAA Quarterfinals Saturday, the SU women's lacrosse team is headed back to the Final Four for the second straight year to face undefeated and top-seeded Maryland. While the veterans know what to expect, the rookies are new to it all.

Cortland softball team finishes 2nd in NCAA

The Cortland Red Dragons finished a program-best second at the D-III World Series in Wisconsin Monday.

Orange rally to clinch 27th NCAA Final Four

For the first time ever, both the SU men and women's lacrosse teams are headed to championship weekend. The Orange men needed another miracle comeback like the 2009 final Saturday, when they scored three times in the last three-plus minutes to steal and seal their first trip to the national semis in four years.

Plans to stop flooding in future storms

More than six months after Superstorm Sandy, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will soon be delivering a major address to unveil his plans for how the city can prevent a repeat of the flooding and devastation in a future storm. What the mayor is proposing may surprise you. Josh Robin has the exclusive details.

05/20/2013 09:49 PM

IDC holds hearings on campaign finance

The Senate Independent Democratic Conference held hearings on the public financing of campaigns. As Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman reports, the hearing were very different from the Republican conference hearing from a few weeks ago.

05/20/2013 09:08 PM

Big changes to Ithaca Festival

With summer just around the corner, the annual Ithaca Festival is set to take over downtown. But this year's organizers faced some new challenges. Tamara Lindstrom tells us about the major changes to this year's event.

Updated 05/20/2013 07:34 PM

Opening statements heard in trial of Trenton Town Supervisor

A trial is underway for the Trenton Town Supervisor accused of inappropriately touching a young boy.

05/20/2013 04:58 PM

Teen with diabetes making a difference

An 18-year-old Binghamton teen is doing something special to raise money for kids going through something she's also had to deal with. Maura May found out that she had diabetes when she was in ninth grade. As our Elyse Mickalonis explains, now that she's learned to live with the disease, she's finding a way to make a difference.

Updated 05/20/2013 06:50 PM

Fort Drum Day celebrated in Albany while Commanding General is "almost certain" 10th to lose a brigade

Fort Drum and the 10th Mountain Division were recognized Monday in the State Senate. Lawmakers got a chance to say thank you and Fort Drum's commanding general asked them to continue their support. As our Brian Dwyer tells us, Major General Stephen Townsend told the Senate it's "almost certain" the 10th Mountain Division will lose a brigade as a result of budget cuts.