WKTV Utica, NY

UTICA - The vacant Park West Regency Apartment Building that was the victim of fire Wednesday night is in foreclosure. The building Thursday sported a for sale sign and had a hefty back tax bill.

The fourth of July - baseball, hot dogs, apple pie ... and out of control diabetes? Might sound crazy, but not according to some experts who say that this Fourth of July, millions of American diabetics will have to strike a balance between celebration and dedication to their health.

New and remodeled pools now require pool alarms. That, after the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council adopted emergency regulations. The pool alarm requirements are literally designed to be lifesavers. State officials, concerned with the number of children drowning in pools, just adopted the new safety measures Wednesday.

UTICA - Utica fire officials are calling a blaze on West Street suspicious. Now the city's newly formed "Arson Task Force" is investigating the fire. The fire at the old "West Regency Apartments" at 1015 West Street broke out around 10:30 last night.

Local teams are a small part of the highly competitive nature of the Blue and Gold Tourney.

UTICA - A fire was under control shortly after breaking out at 1015 West Street, also known as the former Utica Park West Regency Apartments. According to Fire Chief Russell Brooks calls came in about a reported explosion and flames and smoke could be seen around 10:15 p.m. Wednesday evening.

UTICA - A couple of years ago the Utica Police Department disbanded its burglary unit simply because there wasn't enough manpower to keep it going. After 800 reported burglaries last year, Public Safety Commissioner and Acting Police Chief Dan Labella says it's time to bring the unit back.

ROME - An unconventional power source that could save companies at the Griffiss Business and Technology Park millions is in the works! The project is really about two E's - economics and the environment.

Robert Ingalls, the former director of the Utica Boilermaker Road Race, has died, Boilermaker Officials said. Ingalls retired as director of the Road Race in 2007 after serving for six years.

UTICA - Renters beware! How often do you hear about a friend not getting their security deposit back from a landlord? Or maybe your monthly rent payment was raised. One local attorney wants people to know their options when signing a lease.

UTICA - As gas continues to rise locally, above the national average, one local company and its employees are finding ways to save money while still being able to drive to work. With 340 employees, the general manager of APAC Customer Services says, they hire from all over central new york. Because of that, and because gas prices are still over $4 per gallon, many employees have carpooling down to a science.

Whitestown native Mark Mowers hosting annual golf tournament to benefit The House of the Good Shepherd on Saturday; will also host free youth skate on Thursday.

CLINTON - A Clinton man is under arrest after police say he took a woman against her will in the early morning hours of Tuesday.

UTICA - Utica's F.X. Matt Brewing Company began bottling operations early Monday morning - just one month after a major fire destroyed an entire floor of the canning and bottling facility.

WHITESTOWN - A Whitestown resident, her daughter, and the Chief of Police are all recovering from an attack by a rabid fox on Friday.