Daily
Syracuse
Monday, January 12th, 2026
Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kent Syverud will step down as SU chancellor at the end of the 2025-26 school year and become the next president of the University of Michigan; SU has set up a search committee to find his successor. Syracuse.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Onondaga County's proposed industrial wastewater treatment plant for Micron Technology is now expected to cost between $1.4 billion and $2.6 billion, far above the $500 million estimated in May 2024. Micron set a groundbreaking date for its project in Clay. Syracuse.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ William Kyle III's dunk against Pittsburgh on Saturday, Jan. 10 (at Petersen Events Center) stunned fans and cemented his place among Syracuse basketball legends. The play energized the team and sparked buzz on social media. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Syracuse football today signed Western Kentucky transfer cornerback Nazir Ward, who had 35 tackles+1 interception last season, to add depth to the secondary. The Miami Northwestern alum, named to Conference USA’s all-freshman team, has two seasons of eligibility remaining. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Local Section III girls volleyball players are turning heads this winter as 13 standout athletes step into new or expanded roles, with coaches praising their skill and leadership on the court. They are expected to shape the high school season with consistency and energy. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Syracuse.com has published a photo gallery of high school winter sports in Central New York, featuring boys hockey, girls basketball, wrestling and volleyball games from early January. Syracuse.com
- ➤ The Bills won 27-24 against the Jaguars in a wild-card game, sparking cheers among fans in Syracuse who wore team gear and shared hopes for a Super Bowl run. The win came after a late quarterback sneak and pickoff that shifted the game. CNY Central
- ➤ Freshman wide receiver Calvin Russell III, Syracuse football’s highest-rated recruit in 25 years, enrolled for the spring semester and joined SU basketball. He will begin practicing with the team soon following his standout high school career at Miami Northwestern. Syracuse.com
- ➤ The Syracuse women’s basketball team defeated Virginia 79-60 on Sunday at John Paul Jones Arena when Laila Phelia scored a career-high 38 points and Sophie Burrows added 21, including three 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to help the team take the lead. Syracuse.com
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Stanford Cardinal at Syracuse Orange Women's Basketball
2-4 p.m. — JMA Wireless Dome — Ticket prices vary — Witness the exciting women's basketball rivalry between Stanford and Syracuse.
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SAFe® 5.1 Lean Portfolio Management Training
Jan 22-23 — North Syracuse, NY — Early Bird Price: $1299 — Gain essential tools for implementing Lean Portfolio Management in this hands-on workshop.
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New York Sportsman's Expo
12 PM – 5 PM — New York State Fairgrounds — Entry fee varies — Explore all things outdoors and meet over 200 vendors at the NY Sportsman's Expo.
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Brahms & Debussy
6-7:30 p.m. — Crouse Hinds Concert Theater — $50 — Experience a unique blend of orchestral music with a video game twist while enjoying exclusive pre-concert snacks.
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21st Annual Cazenovia Children's House Chilly Chili 5K
11:30 a.m. — 31 Emory Ave, Cazenovia, NY — Registration fee applies — Get ready to run or walk in this chilly 5K event followed by a fun party.
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Cheat Codes Concert
9 PM - 12 AM — Westcott Theatre — Tickets start at $102 — Experience an unforgettable night with Cheat Codes live in Syracuse.
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Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Syracuse Crunch
7-9 p.m. — Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling night of hockey with the Springfield Thunderbirds battling the Syracuse Crunch.
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Belleville Senators vs. Syracuse Crunch
7-9 p.m. — Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting AHL matchup as the Belleville Senators take on the Syracuse Crunch.
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Jazz Jam
3–5 p.m. — Funk 'n Waffles — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant evening of live jazz music in a cozy atmosphere.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.
~ Friedrich Nietzsche
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