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

Dry weather continues tonight with lows in the 30s for most areas.

A few rain and snow showers will pass through the region Saturday along a cold front.

Temperatures will warm initially as the front approaches then fall sharply behind it during the afternoon. It will also be breezy with wind gusts at times close to 30 mph.

Sunday then looks cold with clouds giving way to ample sun. Highs will be in the 30s for most areas.

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Today's Big Stories

1. Deputy who shot, killed 2 teens in DeWitt in 2023 after car theft, burglary incident was justified, AG's office report says

The Onondaga County sheriff’s deputy who shot and killed two teenagers in DeWitt in 2023 following a car theft and burglary incident will not be charged by the New York state Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation, which in its report released Friday said the deputy’s actions were justified.

2. Luring workers back to the office with design

As you get your work day started by heading to the office or setting up remotely, there is an undeniable shift of companies wanting and mandating employees to work in the office. Some companies are investing in workspace, design and technology to entice team members back.

3. A look at the Utica restaurants behind Genesee Street’s quickly growing food scene

A cocktail and dessert bar, an Asian and Mexican fusion restaurant, and a fast-casual sandwich shop are coming soon. These three new restaurants will each offer a variety of new food items for Utica.

4. Trump assigns student loans to Small Business Administration, school nutrition programs to Health and Human Services

One day after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Education Department, he announced new homes for some of its most critical functions. The Small Business Administration will handle the federal student loan program, and the Department Health and Human Services will now oversee special needs and nutrition programs, Trump said.

5. Russian drones strike Ukrainian city of Odesa, underlining challenges for even limited truce

Russian drones pummeled the Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Odesa, injuring three people and sparking massive fires, officials said Friday, an attack that underlined Moscow's intention to pursue aerial strikes even as it agreed to temporarily halt strikes on energy facilities.

6. New York maple producer shares passion and tradition for making syrup on family farm

Maple syrup production is on tap across upstate New York. Maple is one of the state's leading industries and the only one that's completely weather dependent. Maple weekends will soon get underway across the state.