Ben Kinne

Utica

Adirondack-raised, Oswego State alum and former volunteer firefighter. Award Winning Anchor/Reporter on WKTV NewsChannel 2. RT’s ≠ endorsements

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Ride for Missing Children Rolls Through Oneida County

3 weeks ago | wktv.com | Ben Kinne

WESTMORELAND, N.Y. -- Dozens of bikers set out around Oneida County Friday morning with one goal in mind: to make children safer, one child at a time. The course for the 29th Ride for Missing Children is a little different than in years past, with the ride starting at ElevateCNY in Westmoreland. The ride's mission hasn't changed since it started nearly 30 years ago, but what they're working to protect children from has.
Local Job Corps Students React to Pause

3 weeks ago | wktv.com | Ben Kinne

ONEONTA, N.Y.-- For decades, the Oneonta Job Corps center has been providing vocational and trade school training to young adults that come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Monday morning, staff members informed those students the program may soon become a thing of the past.
The Saga of 2 Republican Committees in Rome

4 weeks ago | wktv.com | Ben Kinne

ROME, N.Y. -- For six months, the City of Rome has had two Republican committees; one appointed by the County Republican Committee and one formed by Kim Rogers. Last month, the Oneida County committee took Rogers to court over the matter. The judge's decision: the courts should not interfere with internal actions taken by political parties, and the two would have to resolve the dispute on their own. Wednesday night, Rogers was removed as a member of the Oneida County Committee.
Utica Falcon Project Fundraising for Educational Signs

1 month ago | wktv.com | Ben Kinne

UTICA, N.Y. -- For the first time in 12 years, there are no eggs in the nest box atop the 15th floor of the Adirondack Bank building. "Normally, we're doing what we call fledge watch, where we're on the ground for two weeks; that’s when we spot the young birds when they're leaving the nest to make sure they don’t end up in the road getting hit by a car. Over the years we've rescued 9 of the 33 fledglings," Falcon Project President Matt Perry said.
Teens Hailed as Heroes for Saving Family from Fire on Prom Night

1 month ago | wktv.com | Ben Kinne

MARCY, N.Y. -- An already unforgettable night turned even more memorable for a group of Whitesboro teens on Saturday. As the teens were heading to a friend's house after leaving the school's junior prom, they came upon a garage engulfed in flames just before 11 Saturday night. Aiden Kane pounded on the house's front door and helped two children and their father evacuate.
Teens Hailed as Heroes for Prom Night Actions

1 month ago | wktv.com | Ben Kinne

MARCY, N.Y. -- An already unforgettable night turned even more memorable for a group of Whitesboro teens on Saturday. As the teens were heading to a friend's house after leaving the school's junior prom, they came upon a garage engulfed in flames just before 11:00 Saturday night. Aiden Kane pounded on the house's front door and helped two children and their father evacuate.
2 More Marcy Officers Reject Plea Offer

1 month ago | wktv.com | Ben Kinne

UTICA, N.Y. –– The remaining officers charged in the death of Marcy Correctional inmate Robert Brooks were in Oneida County Court Monday morning to decide on a plea offer. Mathew Galliher's offer was to plead guilty to gang assault for a sentence of 12 years in state prison. Galliher rejected the offer and now faces 25 years to life if he is convicted. He is due back in court on June 3. Nicholas Anzalone's offer was to plead guilty to murder and receive a sentence of 18 years to life in prison.
Marcy Corrections Officer Pleads Guilty in Death of Robert Brooks

1 month ago | wktv.com | Ben Kinne

UTICA, N.Y. – One of the corrections officers charged in the December death of Marcy Correctional inmate Robert Brooks pleaded guilty to 1st-degree manslaughter in Oneida County Court Monday morning. Walrath has agreed to plead guilty to 1st degree manslaughter. First CO in the Robert Brooks case to do so. @WKTV— Ben Kinne (@ben_kinneTV) May 5, 2025As part of the plea deal, 36-year-old Christopher Walrath will serve 15 years in prison with 5 years of post-release supervision.
Chobani's Rome Facility Seen As a Win by Farmers

2 months ago | wktv.com | Ben Kinne

REMSEN, N.Y. -- In recent years, the dairy industry in central New York has faced many challenges, but last week's announcement of Chobani’s new facility at Griffiss is coming as a breath of fresh air. "It’s definitely going to give a rebirth to the dairy industry here in upstate New York and the whole northeast because the farmers here have been lacking in processing facilities, and this plant coming online is going to be a new home," Simons Family Farm owner Ben Simons explained.
Chobani's Rome Facility Seen as win by Farmers

2 months ago | wktv.com | Ben Kinne

REMSEN, N.Y. – In recent years, the dairy industry in Central New York has faced a lot of challenges, but last week's announcement of Chobani’s new facility at Griffiss is coming as a breath of fresh air. "It’s definitely going to give a rebirth to the dairy industry here in upstate NY and the whole northeast because the farmers here have been lacking in processing facilities, and this plant coming online is going to be a new home," Simons Family Farm owner Ben Simons explained.