Good evening, Central New York. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.

Your Weather Planner

Tonight will be mostly cloudy and cold with scattered snow showers and localized lake snow. Lows will be in the single digits and teens.

Lake snow showers are expected east and southeast of Lake Ontario through Wednesday. Minor accumulations are possible.

The next chance for more widespread, light, snow will be on Friday. This system will usher in frigid weather for this weekend with highs in the single digits and teens.

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Today’s Big Stories

1. Fatal Syracuse crash to be investigated by N.Y. AG’s office

A fatal crash in Syracuse is now being investigated by New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office. It started around 2:30 Tuesday morning on Avery Avenue. The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were attempting to stop a stolen van that was fleeing. 

2. Siemens Energy announces $64M investment in Painted Post factory

The factory manufactures compressors and replacement parts that help keep energy of all types flowing through pipelines across the country.

3. N.Y. AG James launches new legal project to monitor federal immigration enforcement

Attorney General Letitia James has launched the Legal Observation Project, a new initiative to monitor and document federal immigration enforcement activity in New York.

4. Who’s playing Central New York stages in 2026

Looking for a show to see this year? Here’s a list of major concerts and stand-up acts coming to Central New York and the Southern Tier.

5. House passes spending package to end partial shutdown

The House voted Tuesday to pass the $1.2 trillion Senate-revised government funding package and end a partial government shutdown. By a vote of 217 to 214, the House funded most of the federal government through Sept. 30 and the Department of Homeland Security for two weeks as lawmakers negotiate potential changes for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.

6. U.S. shoots down Iranian drone that ‘aggressively’ approached aircraft carrier, military says

U.S. Central Command says a U.S. Navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that was approaching the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea.

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Syracuse falls to No. 14 North Carolina, 87-77

Caleb Wilson had 22 points and nine rebounds as No. 14 North Carolina held off Syracuse 87-77 on Monday night after building a 32-point lead midway through the second half. Syracuse shaved the deficit to six with 42 seconds remaining before the Tar Heels finally closed it out from the free-throw line.