WWNY-TV (Watertown, NY)

WWNY-TV (channel 7) is a TV station based in Carthage, New York, that acts as the CBS affiliate for the Watertown region. It is part of Gray Television, which also owns the low-power, Class A Fox affiliate WNYF-CD (channel 28). Both WWNY-TV and WNYF-CD operate from shared studios on Arcade Street in downtown Watertown, and their transmitters are situated on the same tower along NY 126/State Street on Champion Hill.

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Olney loses another bid to be on ballot

1 day ago | wwnytv.com | Scott Atkinson

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Watertown city councilman Cliff Olney lost another bid Thursday to be on the June 24 primary ballot. Olney had asked state Supreme Court judge James McClusky to reconsider a ruling that kept Olney off the ballot due to issues with his nominating petitions. The judge dismissed Olney’s motion Thursday morning, ruling from the bench. We reached out to Olney for comment.
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado announces 2026 bid for NY Governor

4 days ago | wwnytv.com | Alex Weidner

ALBANY, New York (WRGB) - Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado has announced his 2026 bid for New York Governor. “New York, I’m not here to play the game. I’m here to change it. I’m running to be your next Governor,” Delgado posted to the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, on Monday. New York, I’m not here to play the game. I’m here to change it. I’m running to be your next Governor.
Watertown Red and Black 2025 Season Opener

4 days ago | wwnytv.com | Mel Busler

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The Watertown Red and Black opened their 2025 NFA season Saturday night at home against the Rochester Colonials. Mel Busler was on the sidelines and has the story. The Red & Black are looking to get off to a great start to the season with a win over the visiting Colonials. They would do just that. Defense coming up big early as Reshawn Prince picks off this Rochester pass and takes it 40 yards for the touchdown. The PAT by Eric Beyler is good.
Chilly this weekend, but we warm back up next week

1 week ago | wwnytv.com | Kris Hudson

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - We will see mostly sunny skies the rest of the afternoon and evening. Rain will return overnight tonight and into Saturday morning. Rain will last for most of the day Saturday as temperatures slowly drop. Sunday, we will see rain chances increase by the afternoon with highs in the 50s. We will start to warm back up and dry out on Monday. 7News Meteorologist Kris Hudson has the latest forecast. Copyright 2025 WWNY. All rights reserved.
Canton Girls Lacrosse is rolling into Sectionals

1 week ago | wwnytv.com | Mel Busler

CANTON, New York (WWNY) - The Canton girls head into the Sectionals with a 13 and 1 overall mark, 13 and 0 in league play. 8 seniors, 2 juniors, and 6 sophomores dot the roster. “So last year we had a really good season. It was the first time we won the Section since I’ve been the coach. First time in I think eight years. So we kind of rolled off of that for this year, so we were ready to go. We have a lot of confidence. We returned a lot of girls. We only lost two seniors last year.
Spring playoff action continues

1 week ago | wwnytv.com | Rob Krone

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Girls Lacrosse, softball, and golf are among the items on the local sports menu from Thursday. Grils Section 3 Class D lacrosse semifinals, top seed South Jeff meeting Marcellus. South Jeff takes the lead when Lydia Tremont goes low, Spartans on top 1-nothing. Then it’s Leyna Hodges going top shelf for the score, 2-zip South Jeff. With the score 2-1, Tremont scores her 2nd goal of the game, 3-1 Spartans.
Mostly cloudy today

1 week ago | wwnytv.com | Beth Hall

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Temperatures this morning are starting out in the 50s with cloudy skies. Clouds will break up by this afternoon as highs make it into the upper 60s. Saturday temperatures will be dropping throughout the day, with rain showers for most of the day. Sunday, we will see a slight chance of rain with highs in the mid-50s. We will warm back up next week as the sunshine returns. Copyright 2025 WWNY. All rights reserved.
Dry tomorrow

1 week ago | wwnytv.com | John Kubis

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) -Weak low pressure will pass to our south tonight and tomorrow. There may be a shower after midnight. Lows will be in the lower 50′s. Friday is looking mainly cloudy with some afternoon sunshine. Highs will be in the 60′s. Showers are likely Saturday. It will be cooler with highs near 60. Sunday is looking partly sunny with the risk for a shower. Expect highs near 60. Monday will be mainly sunny with highs in the middle 60′s. Copyright 2025 WWNY. All rights reserved.
Courts rule on Pres. Trump’s tariffs

1 week ago | wwnytv.com | Stetson Miller

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The complicated legal battle over President Donald Trump’s tariffs regime is getting even more complicated. Less than a day after President Donald Trump’s tariffs were struck down by one court, now another is reinstating them after a request from the administration. The White House says that a federal trade court overstepped its authority by blocking President Trump’s tariffs and it insists that the move won’t stop him from moving forward with his economic agenda.
Maybe a little sun this evening

1 week ago | wwnytv.com | Kris Hudson

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Rain showers are moving out this afternoon. By this evening, we will see clouds breaking up, which will give us the chance to see a little sun today. Friday, we will see a few showers in the morning before clearing out for the rest of the day. The weekend is looking chilly with more rain showers. 7News Meteorologist Kris Hudson has the latest forecast. Copyright 2025 WWNY. All rights reserved.