State police say the alleged incident involved 29-year-old Jeffrey Barton and a 26-year-old woman.

There is some good COVID-19 news in Lewis County.

St. Lawrence and Lewis counties set single-day records for new COVID-19 cases on Thursday.

New York’s lieutenant governor says the state is “not satisfied with any delays” when it comes to testing for COVID-19.

It didn’t look good for Waddington Hardware and Building Supply over the weekend. Its entire full-time staff of four went into quarantine.

Watertown Fire Chief Matt Timmerman tells 7 News a handful of firefighters is in quarantine.

The city and firefighters will now move to “mediation,” in which a neutral third party attempts to broker a solution both sides can live with.

Watertown streets and parks might start to look a little emptier, but there is a reason for it.

The school district went to remote instruction for one day, Thursday, after a teacher tested positive for COVID-19.

Governor Andrew Cuomo gave people a look at the COVID-19 vaccine Thursday. The state could have the first round soon and the North Country is getting ready for the roll out.

A judge has issued an "order of protection" against Massena's mayor, who was charged Tuesday with possessing crack cocaine.

The schedule, announced Thursday, puts Waddington as the last event on the Bassmaster Pro Elite circuit, with competition scheduled for July 15-18.

One woman is giving back this holiday season to a group of people who may have been hit the hardest during the pandemic - senior citizens.

In an interview with the Watertown Times, Stefanik said “I support the president’s legal challenges to make sure that every legal vote is counted, that we’re not counting the illegal ballots.”

How would you like a free recliner, jewelry or a restaurant gift card? They’re just a few of the things you can win through our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway!

Wildlife biologists from Loomacres Wildlife Management will target nuisance crow flocks during the evening.

The State Thruway Authority voted this week to raise tolls by 30 percent for drivers without an E-ZPass.

Your legs will be screaming at you by the time you’re done with these exercises.

The United Way of Northern New York helps support local nonprofit organizations, many of which are hurting financially because of the pandemic.

The Love’s truck stop would be just outside Watertown on Bradley Street in the town of Pamelia.

A small crowd gathered to watch the ceremony on Upper James Street Wednesday night.

All students in the Copenhagen School District will learn remotely tomorrow.

Students in 6th grade at Ogdensburg’s John F. Kennedy Elementary School will learn remotely.

Massena Mayor Timmy Currier, who was arrested on drug and other charges, said Wednesday that he’s taking a leave of absence so he can seek professional treatment.

All over the village of Massena, people can’t stop talking about their mayor being arrested at gunpoint on a drug charge.

St. Lawrence County Public Health said Wednesday that 44 more people have tested positive for the coronavirus.

With fewer hunters in the woods, there are more deer and that has the state thinking about new management strategies.

Watertown can reallocate the $2.5 million that Jefferson Community College turned down.

Watertown’s annual tree lighting ceremony couldn’t publicly happen this year because of COVID-19. Instead, the city and 7 News teamed up to bring the tree lighting to you.

New York will get its first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine in about two weeks.

“I think it will, but I thought it was gonna get done last year,” Will Barclay of Pulaski told 7 News Wednesday.

Christmas trees will be handed out to Fort Drum soldiers beginning this weekend. It’s called Trees for Troops.

Who would decorate a Christmas tree with the theme “Eight Maids-a-Milking?”

Quarantining is important if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19.

The Clayton Opera House can’t host any live concerts, so they’re presenting a virtual one.

At a Jefferson County general services committee meeting Tuesday night, airport manager Grant Sussey said the 5,000-foot runway is now in use.

Massena Mayor Timmy Currier was arrested Tuesday afternoon on drug-related charges, according to St. Lawrence County Undersheriff Sean O’Brien.

A Watertown Wolves scrimmage Monday night doesn’t count in the standings, but in this age of COVID it was nice to see hockey once again at the Alex Duffy Fairgrounds.

Jefferson County reported a record number of new COVID-19 cases Tuesday. Meanwhile, St. Lawrence County Public Health reported 16 people died from the virus to date.

Massena wants to keep Boutique Air as its carrier at the airport and it could add another city to fly to.

On President-elect Joe Biden’s shortlist of candidates for Secretary of Defense is a former commander of the 10th Mountain Division. North Country supporters hope General Lloyd Austin gets the job.

A leak in one Watertown swimming pool could save another from demolition.

Because of medical advancements that have been made since March, doctors have been able to save lives of COVID patients who might have died during the early days of the pandemic.

The city’s planning board unanimously approved the business’ plans to update the former Alteri’s Bakery on Waterman Drive. It’ll be the new home to Sackets Harbor Brewing Company.

While a COVID-19 vaccine is “the light at the end of the tunnel,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the federal government’s plan for distributing it has major flaws.

Take 24 hours - midnight to midnight - and pack it with helping others. That’s what’s happening on Giving Tuesday. There’s a twist though with a military edition of the day.

They hope a snazzy mask design will help in the fight against COVID-19. Soon, every student in St. Lawrence County will have one.

With more than 3.3 billion streams, Bad Bunny’s sophomore solo album “YHLQMDLG” tops Spotify’s list of most-streamed albums globally.

BCA Architects and Engineers’ 26th annual Gift Drive is switching to a “to go” event.

There is a COVID-19 outbreak at United Helpers Canton Rehabilitation and Senior Care.

There have been 5 deaths since Thanksgiving at one Ogdensburg nursing home. Plus, nearly half the residents there are infected with COVID-19. Families are growing more and more anxious.

The union is digging its heels in over a contract dispute with the city.

CNN reports that retired Gen. Lloyd Austin is one of several people in line for the job.

All Copenhagen Central School students will be learning remotely Tuesday, December 1st.

At least 5 COVID-19 deaths were reported Monday in the tri-county region. In addition, Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties reported their highest number of COVID-positive tests since the pandemic began.

The man who was shot over the weekend in Felts Mills in the town of Rutland was listed in critical, but stable condition Monday.

Jefferson Community College has turned down $2.5 million it received through the state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative. The college had planned to use the money to create a technical center in downtown Watertown.

As coronavirus cases continue to surge and officials brace for a post-holiday spike, the state has developed a series of strategies to deal with the expected rise in cases.