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‘I Was Bawling’: Fox News Host Laura Ingraham Says She ‘Started Crying’ Upon Learning Trump Was Shot
Fox News host Laura Ingraham said she was overcome with grief upon learning that former President Donald Trump had been shot. A would-be assassin shot Trump in the ear at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. One rally-goer was killed and two others were wounded. The shooter was 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was killed by the Secret Service. He was a registered Republican who once gave $15 to a Democratic fundraising platform. His motive remains unclear at this point.
The Moving Wall closing ceremony allows community to reflect and remember
TIOGA, P.A. (WENY) -- Hundreds of people came to The Moving Wall this afternoon for the closing ceremony. People shared stories, they grieved, and, most importantly, they honored the lives lost in the Vietnam War. The Moving Wall arrived at Williamson High School in Tioga, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, July 10...
Wanted New York State Man Arrested After Falling Through Ceiling
A man in New York state, who was wanted by police on three felonies, had thought he had found the perfect hiding spot from authorities. He thought wrong. Thing is, police didn't even have to try very hard to bust his cover either. The suspect basically gave himself up to police on his own.
Thousands still without power in the Southern Tier
Update (7/17 8:03 p.m.): Thousands of NYSEG customers got their power back over the course of the day on Wednesday, but many are going into night three of having no power. According to the NYSEG outage list, 732 customers in Chemung County, 788 in Schuyler County, and 1,786 in Steuben County don’t have power as […]
18 News experiencing network damage following severe storms
(WETM) — Last night’s power outages caused some damage to our key systems. We have been able to work around the damage to get most of our programming back on the air, but we are still working to restore the systems that we use to produce our local newscasts and hope to get back up and running by this afternoon.
Heavy storms cause damage, power outages
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Severe storms caused damage and knocked out power throughout northeastern and central Pennsylvania. Heavy storms brought several trees down along Route 87 in Forksville, forcing drivers to reroute. According to UGI, 5,142 total are without power. Most are from Harvey's Lake, Dallas Township. In Old Forge,...
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Schuylkill Haven’s Chase Willliams
Other Sports: Track and Field (Throwing) 2x T-102 Lineman of the Game, 2A All-State Coaches Select Second-Team Nose Guard, All-Academic Silver Team. Coach says, “Chase is looking to step up to the elite level in his 2024 season. He has all the tools in his toolbox.”. LET’S GET TO...
Residents displaced after severe thunderstorm damages mobile home park
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. (WENY) -- Several people who live in a Schuyler County mobile home park were displaced after severe storms ripped through the Twin Tiers Monday evening. "The house literally shook," said Bart Curtis, a resident of Rock Cabin Park who was displaced by the storm. "When I heard glass breaking, I knew something was not quite right. When I went to look, I couldn't get out the front door, and I couldn't get out the side door."
Steamers roll !! 11 wins in a row for Hornell’s hometown team
From the Hornell Steamers, photos by JC’s Photography. The Hornell Steamers won their 24th game of the season, eleventh in a row, 13-2 over the Horseheads Hitmen in an early contest at Williams Colucci Field. Hornell is now 24-7-1 on the season. Elijah Nichols (Arkansas State) didn’t want much...
Corning parking lots, road to close for basketball tournament
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — A couple of parking lots and part of a road in Corning will close this weekend to accommodate a sporting event. The nationwide Gus Macker Basketball Tournament is coming to Corning on Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21. Players of all ages and skill levels will compete in this 3-on-3 […]
Steuben County man charged with grand larceny for stealing construction equipment
A Steuben County man is facing charges after allegedly stealing heavy construction equipment valued at more than $50,000. The Steuben County Sheriff's Office reports that Richard Snyder of Hornell took the equipment from its owners in Corning. Snyder has been charged with grand larceny in the second degree, a felony.
Corning man arrested after suspected burglary in Painted Post
RIVERSIDE, N.Y. (WETM) — A Corning man is in custody after police said he is connected to a burglary at a business in Riverside. According to New York State Police, 57-year-old John J. Pierson Jr. was arrested on Thursday, July 11, on the charges of burglary in the third degree, a class D felony, and […]
Lt. Gov. Robinson’s chief of staff invokes ‘some folks need killing’ comment after a body is carried away from Trump assassination attempt
Brian LiVecchi, the chief of staff and general counsel for Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, invoked a controversial comment from his boss following the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump.
What to know about hot car dangers for children amid excessive heat warning
The threat of triple digits Tuesday in the Philadelphia region has experts sounding the alarm about staying safe in the heat, especially when it comes to vulnerable groups like children and the elderly.AAA is sharing some important reminders if you have to be out and about with your little ones.Experts say that on a 95-degree day, a car can heat up to more than 180 degrees.RELATED: Consumer Reports provides tips to parents on preventing hot car deaths for childrenThey also say a child's body heats up three to five times faster than an adult's body, and that it takes just...
SEPTA’s ’deteriorating safety record’ must be fixed, FTA orders | Today in Pa.
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KU Student Phanor Named to PASSHE Board of Governors
Kutztown University student Mark-Handy Phanor has been approved as the newest student member of the Board of Governors for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). The motion was passed at Thursday’s Board of Governors meeting. The State System is governed by a 20-member Board, which is responsible...
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