Childhood and adolescent obesity rates continue to be a health concern across the country. Experts say lack of physical exercise is one of the main contributors to the problem. But as News 10 Now's Brad Vivacqua tells us, where there's a will, there's a way to fight the epidemic.

More than 400 people hit the pavement to support the Ride for Missing Children. Bicyclists rode for more than 100 miles across the Mohawk Valley raising awareness and spirits. Our Iris St. Meran tells us more about their journey and the reason behind it.

More than 400 bicyclists are riding more than 100 miles to raise awareness for missing and exploited children. The 12th annual Ride for Missing Children kicked off Friday morning at the Troop D State Police headquarters in Oneida. Brad Vivacqua reports.

A state review board has denied a Rome area engineer a fire-code variance for upscale homes built at Raven Rock Estates in the town of Lee.

Friends and family will gathered Thursday to remember Ryan Aldasch. The Oneida teen was killed last Friday in a car accident with two of his friends.

The nephew of former two-time Utica Mayor Ed Hanna is running for New York's 24th Congressional District. Richard Hanna announced his bid for Congress in a not so glamorous location.

There's a new resource for those seeking information about the Mohawk Valley. Mohawk Valley Edge announced the launch of a new web tool, Call Mohawk Valley Home.

Plans for a new Herkimer County Jail are still on the table and they are moving forward. The Public Safety Committee of the County Legislature is looking at the Town of Schuyler for a possible jail site.

New Hartford Police and the Department of Transportation honor fallen Officer Joseph Corr with a permanent memorial. Corr was killed in the line of duty two years ago. On Peace Officers Memorial Day, friends, family and fellow officers dedicated State Route 840 to Corr. Our Iris St. Meran was there for the dedication.

One of the state's top politicians made a stop in Herkimer County on Thursday. Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno visited Little Falls for the annual county luncheon.

Police charged a teenage girl with robbery after being called to the Sangertown Mall Wednesday night.

With gas prices reaching $4 a gallon, everyone is looking for a way to get more miles for their money. The U.S. House of Representatives says it has a short term remedy.

Five local companies are Leading EDGE Award winners for contributing to economic development in the region. The awards were presented at Mohawk Valley Edge's annual luncheon, which welcomed a special guest speaker, Governor David Paterson. Our Iris St. Meran has more on the governor's goals for the region.

An update on plans for a new jail in Herkimer County. The town of Schuyler and Herkimer County are working together on their plans for the site.

Fairbank Farms is recalling pre-packaged hamburgers that might contain small bits of hard plastic. Fairbank Farms burgers are sold at Price Chopper, BJ’s, and Shaw’s stores.