Onondaga County

The Sheriff's Office urges people to make sure they're only donating to fundraisers approved by the family of Ava Wood.

An increase in opioid overdoses in the area may be linked to fentanyl-laced spike or spice.

The county and the City of Syracuse will collectively receive $2.5 million to restore downtown, update housing and fund other projects.

County Executive Ryan McMahon outlines several measures people can take to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., visited Onondaga County and 62 state counties as well.

This week activists and a local health non-profit remembered those who had passed from AIDS on World AIDS Day; harsh weather meant more shelter intakes for the Syracuse Rescue Mission and indigenous students discussed what Syracuse University can do to make the students feel supported. Check this week's WAER Round-Up to find what other local news you've missed from Nov. 28- Dec. 2!

The Syracuse Rescue Mission is getting ready for colder weather and a higher population in their emergency shelter.

The victim is 56-year-old Sean Gleason of Liverpool.

Central New Yorkers are tipping back the pints for CNY Beer Week.

The Onondaga Lake Cleanup Crop will receive almost half a million in federal funding to assist in community education and prevention of air pollution in marginalized communities.