Diane Rutherford

Watertown

Anchor and Writer at WWNY-TV (Watertown, NY)

Diane Rutherford, WWNY anchor/web writer, freelance writer

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Your Turn: arrests in toddler’s death, city council probe & program change

2 days ago | wwnytv.com | Diane Rutherford

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Two people were arrested last week in connection with the death of a two-year-old girl in Watertown. City police charged 36-year-old Thomas Rose II of Watertown and the child’s mother, 24-year-old Sarah Waterman of Calcium:This makes me sick to my stomach. That poor baby. I hope these two spend life in prison. Sarah MossPraying for justice for this innocent little girl.
Olney’s legal action dismissed: ‘We were outgunned’

2 days ago | wwnytv.com | Diane Rutherford

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Watertown City Council member Cliff Olney says a judge was right to toss out his legal action to end the ethics complaint process against him. “The judge’s decision was correct based on information provided by my attorney,” Olney said. “We were outgunned. They (the city) had seven attorneys.”Olney claimed the ethics complaint process violated his Constitutional rights.
Your Turn: tariffs, assisted suicide & Stefanik poll

1 week ago | wwnytv.com | Diane Rutherford

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A Jefferson County business owner says he’s concerned about tariffs being implemented by President Trump:Save as much money as humanly possible, if you can. We are at the dawn before the storm, and it’s coming. John CramerIt’s mostly handwringing over hypothetical impacts. The business hasn’t been hit yet, and blaming Trump’s trade policy ignores years of warning about reliance on cheap Chinese imports.
Man accused of assaulting mother allegedly claimed her injuries were accidental

1 week ago | wwnytv.com | Diane Rutherford

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A Great Bend man accused of assaulting his 72-year-old mother allegedly told hospital officials her severe injuries happened accidentally. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office arrested 41-year-old Jeffrey Fineout on Thursday on felony counts of attempted manslaughter, assault and endangering the welfare of a vulnerable elderly person.
Ogdensburg man allegedly burglarized former Ivy Ridge Academy

2 weeks ago | wwnytv.com | Diane Rutherford

TOWN OF OSWEGATCHIE, New York (WWNY) - An Ogdensburg man faces burglary charges for allegedly cutting copper pipes at the former Academy at Ivy Ridge. State police were called to the property on Route 37 in the town of Oswegatchie for a burglary in progress.
Your Turn: Allen sentencing, CO age change & colleges fight back

2 weeks ago | wwnytv.com | Diane Rutherford

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Tiara Allen of Fowler was sentenced to 14 years in prison for shaking a baby who later died:She should get life. She killed an innocent child!Felicia Suzzette AndrusShould be death penalty for anyone who kills a child. Tammy KellisonHoping to fill empty prison jobs, Governor Kathy Hochul wants to lower the minimum age requirement to be a corrections officer from 21 to 18:Absolutely not! That is a crazy idea.
St. Lawrence Co. man allegedly threatened children with knife

2 weeks ago | wwnytv.com | Diane Rutherford

CANTON, New York (WWNY) - A St. Lawrence County man is accused of threatening a man and three children with a knife. Canton Police Department officers were called to the Law Lane apartment complex last Friday. According to police, 61-year-old John Latray of Russell displayed a knife during an argument with a man who was with three children under the age of eight. Latray was charged with a felony count of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon - previous conviction.
Natural Grid plans to spread rate hike over 3 years, not 1

2 weeks ago | wwnytv.com | Diane Rutherford

ALBANY, New York (WWNY) - Remember last year when National Grid planned to increase the average customer’s annual home energy bill by more than $440? Well, the utility is out with a new plan to spread the rate increase over three years instead of one. National Grid on Friday unveiled the revised proposal - one it says was reached in agreement with multiple parties, including the state, businesses and a union.
Ogdensburg woman faces weapons possession charges

3 weeks ago | wwnytv.com | Diane Rutherford

OGDENSBURG, New York (WWNY) - An Ogdensburg woman faces weapons charges in the wake of a March standoff in the city. According to court documents, 45-year-old Melissa Gordon of 432 Oak Street is a convicted felon accused of possessing an AK-47 style assault rifle and large capacity magazines. City police were initially called to 432 Oak Street in March for a report that a man was threatening to shoot a woman. The standoff ended after an hour.
Driver in critical condition after Watertown crash

3 weeks ago | wwnytv.com | Diane Rutherford

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - One of the men injured in Monday night’s crash on State Street in Watertown is in critical condition and undergoing surgery in a Syracuse hospital. That’s according to city police, who continue investigating what happened. Officials said a 35-year-old man behind the wheel of a gray SUV was pulling out of a driveway in the 1100 block of State Street near California Avenue when it was hit by a car.