By Ryan Morden, WRVO's Innovation Trail reporter

SYRACUSE, NY – A judge has approved a deal between General Motors and the federal government for the cleanup of contaminated sites across 14 states.

As WRVO Innovation Trail reporter Ryan Morden tells us, that includes sites in Syracuse and Massena.

By Dave Bullard/WRVO

WRVO – New York's small and mid-sized wineries have been waiting for the day when they can sell their wines in grocery stores.

WRVO's Dave Bullard tells us they believe the time is coming soon.

By Michael Benjamin

Oswego, NY – A Central New York county is coming out against the burden of unfunded state mandates. That story and more in today's newscast.

By Peter Black

Oswego, NY – Waterdrops, a celebration of the wonder of water. This week, Measuring Precipitation.

By Peter Black

Oswego, NY – Waterdrops, a celebration of the wonder of water. This week, Tennessee Valley Authority.

Oswego, NY – This is an archived episode of Nature of Things. It was originally aired February 15, 1990.

Spring is more process than event. What we see is a culmination of a mountain of hidden events. Dynamic growth patterns create the new life of spring. Weeks describes the hidden events that define spring and the change that we all anticipate after a long, hard winter.

By Michael Benjamin

Oswego, NY – An African-American and Latino community advocacy group is endorsing one of the candidates for superintendent of schools in Syracuse. That story and more in today's newscast.

By Michael Benjamin

Oswego, NY – A new report shows and increase in smoking among Upstate New Yorkers. That story and more in today's newscast.

Oswego, NY – This is an archived episode of Nature of Things. It was originally aired February 8, 1990.

The state bird is discussed. The bluebird had been a part of New York State history and folklore. Weeks details his emotional responses to encounters with many bluebirds throughout his lifetime. Their migration patterns and nesting techniques are highlighted.

By Jason Smith/ Kate Percival

WRVO's Weekly Edition: March 4, 2011