Katrina Smith

Utica

Producer and Anchor at WKTV-TV (Utica,NY)

Producer/Anchor @wktv. Mother of four, winemaker. I dont crochet.

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Cocaine, Meth and $886,000 in Cash Seized in New York Mills Bust

2 months ago | wktv.com | Katrina Smith

NEW YORK MILLS, NY (WKTV) - Utica Police have released more information about a major drug bust in New York Mills.
2025 Heart Run and Walk

Mar 8, 2025 | wktv.com | Katrina Smith

UTICA, NY (WKTV) - Utica's Heart Run and Walk 2025 is in the books. As of Saturday afternoon, the total raised is $425,937. You can still make a donation at UticaHeartRunWalk.org. Representatives with the local chapter of the American Heart Association tell us they will continue counting and have a new total on Monday. After three years serving as the chair of America's Greatest Heart Run and Walk, Frank Mastrovito of Mastrovito Hyundai passed the torch to Kristen Bourgeois of Adirondack Bank.
Gov. Hochul's State of the State Address Includes Affordable Housing Initiatives

Jan 16, 2025 | wktv.com | Katrina Smith

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) -- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul in her State of the State address included tax cuts for the middle class, public safety funding and affordable housing initiatives. "A stable home is the foundation for a stable life," Hochul said. "But for far too many New Yorkers, it's a dream that feels impossibly out of reach."Hochul said she aims to provide $100 million to build starter homes and provide down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers.
Police Investigate Fatal Crash on Broad Street

Nov 24, 2024 | wktv.com | Katrina Smith

UTICA, NY (WKTV) - Utica Police are investigating a fatal crash on Broad Street. One person was killed and another person was seriously hurt. The crash involved just one vehicle. It happened around 8 a.m. Sunday. Police and rescue crews were on the scene minutes after the crash. A portion of Broad Street in Utica is shut down as police investigate. We will update this story as we learn more.
MACNY Celebrates 10th Anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week

Nov 16, 2024 | wktv.com | Katrina Smith

UTICA, NY (WKTV) -November 17 – 23rd is the 10th anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week. Registered Apprenticeships can changes lives for both job seekers and employers. With workforce challenges and labor shortages being some of the top challenges facing America today, National Apprenticeship Week highlights opportunities for potential apprentices and success stories of current apprentices.
Local Veteran-Hosted Podcast Tackles Civilian and Veteran Adversity

Nov 10, 2024 | wktv.com | Katrina Smith

UTICA, NY (WKTV) - Veteran Matthew Spellicy and his wife, Monica Spellicy, host a podcast called The Matt and Monica Podcast, interviewing people with powerful stories of overcoming adversity. We spoke with the couple ahead of Veteran's Day. Over the course of the weekend, there have been ceremonies here at home and across the nation to thank veterans for their service to our nation and to honor veterans.
Teen Charged in Howard Avenue Shooting in Utica

Nov 9, 2024 | wktv.com | Katrina Smith

UTICA, NY -- Utica Police have made an arrest in connection to the Nov. 8 shooting on the 1500 block of Howard Avenue. Investigators with the GIVE Unit arrested Hylek Lacy, 18, of Utica in connection with firing multiple rounds into a home where multiple people were sleeping, including several young children. Police said investigators used surveillance camera video and other evidence to obtain suspect information to pinpoint the location of the discarded weapon following the shooting.
Teen Charged in Howard Ave. Shooting in Utica

Nov 9, 2024 | wktv.com | Katrina Smith

UTICA, NY (WKTV) - Utica Police have made an arrest in connection to the November 8th shooting on the 1500 block of Howard Ave. Investigators with the GIVE Unit arrested Hylek Lacy, 18, of Utica in connection with firing multiple rounds into a home where multiple people were sleeping, including several young children.
Shootings in the City of Utica Year Over Year

Nov 9, 2024 | wktv.com | Katrina Smith

UTICA, NY (WKTV) - Utica Police shared numbers that put Friday's violence in the City of Utica in perspective from one year to the next. Police say there were 26 non fatal shootings in total in 2023. In 2024, there have been 22 so far. Police had eight homicide investigations in 2023. Five of those homicide investigations were shooting deaths. So far in 2024, police tell us there have been eight homicide investigations. All eight of those homicide investigations are shootings.
Local Community Supports Southern Neighbors Impacted by Hurricane Helene

Oct 28, 2024 | wktv.com | Katrina Smith

ROME, NY -- The local community has stepped up to show support for the people facing a disaster situation created by Hurricane Helene. This week is your chance to make a difference for the pets of Asheville and their families. Hurricane Helene struck Asheville on Sept. 27. More than a month later, the organizations that were assisting with the animal efforts on the ground have demobilized after assisting thousands of animals. The need for families of pets is still there.