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Big Fish Summer – Greg Fatula’s largemouth bass
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The next big summer catch is here out of the water. On this edition of 18 Sports’ Big Fish Summer, we go to Erin where Greg Fatula caught this good size largemouth bass in a local pond. It’s presented by Valley Wholesale Bait and Tackle who all summer will be teaming […]
A look at storm damage in City of Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – 18 News reporters found widespread damage, uprooted trees and downed power lines in Elmira the day after severe thunderstorms pummeled the region Monday night. A reporter recorded video of what looked like fire and smoke rising from a NYSEG substation yesterday afternoon on Water Street...
Drinking water available for residents without power
(WENY) -- With over 10,000 people in Chemung County alone without power, a number of fresh water stations have been set up on Tuesday, July 16th to help people get by. Chemung County Emergency Management has set up water distribution site in Elmira at the Southport Volunteer Fire Department located at 1001 Carl St. and the East Water Street and Dewitt Ave. Parking Lot located next to the Clarion Inn.
EXPIRED: Tornado Warning issued for Chemung County
UPDATE: A tornado warning issued for Chemung County has expired. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains active for Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga NY, and Tompkins Counties until 2:45 p.m. Both Steuben and Schuyler Counties have downgraded from a Tornado Warning to Severe Thunder Storm Warning while Chemung County remains in a Tornado Warning until 2:15 p.m. […]
Thousands still without power in the Southern Tier
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Thousands are still without power in the Southern Tier due to the severe Monday evening storms. According to the NYSEG power outage list, 11,143 customers in Chemung County are without power, 3,901 customers are without power in Schuyler County and 8,498 are without power in Steuben County. In a livestream on […]
Cooling stations & water distribution in the Twin Tiers
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) – Due to power outages in connection to the severe weather on Monday evening in the Twin Tiers, local organizations are putting cooling stations and water distribution centers in place for residents to utilize. Thousands in the Southern Tier are still without power as of Tuesday, July 16, and severe weather […]
Medical facility closes offices after storms cut power in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Much of the region is still without power and littered with debris after heavy storms swept through the Twin Tiers on Monday, even shutting down several medical services. According to Arnot Health, some Arnot facilities throughout Elmira are still without power on Tuesday and have shut down operations for the day. […]
Patrick Woodward, suspect in Elmira armed burglary, will serve 3 years in prison
One of three suspects charged in connection with an armed burglary in January in the City of Elmira will serve three years in prison for his role in the crime. Patrick Woodard, 24, of Elmira, was also sentenced in Chemung County Court this week to three years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty June 3 to a count of second-degree attempted burglary.
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.
Have a cup of coffee with the Sheriff and Chiefs in Elmira
Area residents will have a chance to grab a cup of coffee with Sheriff Bill Schrom, Elmira Police Chief Kristen Thorne and Elmira Fire Chief Andrew Mallow later this month. The Coffee with the Chiefs and Sheriff event will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31st at the Elmira Tea and Coffee House, located at 100 West Water Street in Elmira.
Hot, Humid and Hazy with Thunderstorms Possible
The heat and humidity are sticking around Tuesday with highs in the upper-80s and lower-90s. Hazy sunshine is expected with another chance for strong to severe thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Scattered thunderstorms will be possible Tuesday night with lows in the upper-60s. The last round of showers and thunderstorms will sweep through Wednesday as a cold front drops down. A few storms could be strong to severe. Temperatures will be in the mid-80s. Temperatures will remain in the lower-80s to end out the week. Not only will we see relief from the heat, but relief from the humidity. Partly sunny skies are expected on Thursday and Friday. The fair skies continue into the upcoming weekend with highs in the mid-80s. We remain in the low to mid-80s on Monday with clouds increasing.
Talk of the Tiers: Brit Floyd
(WETM) — On this episode of Talk of the Tiers, Jim sits down with the members of Brit Floyd, a well-known Pink Floyd tribute band that started in 2011. Damian Darlington, Eva Avila and Ian Cattell talk about the journey of coming together as a band, how each of them started in the music industry, how they try to capture the magic of Pink Floyd, and what to expect from the upcoming show here in Elmira.
“Fight on Blight” City of Elmira gives updated list of property violations
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — The City of Elmira released an updated list to its Fight on Blight initiative on Monday, July 15, nearly two months after the first lists were removed for what the city said was incorrect data on the lists. The updated list to the Flight on Blight consists of property maintenance violations […]
Elmira Fire Department to receive federal funding for new gear, training
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Elmira Fire Department, among 15 other fire departments in New York State, will be receiving federal funding to support the efforts of firefighters, as announced by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. According to Senator Schumer and Senator Gillibrand, the funds total $1,478,994.39 and will […]
Former Elmira Pioneer Pitre selected in MLB Draft
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A former Elmira Pioneer is heading to professional baseball. University of Kentucky second basemen Emilien Pitre was selected in the second round at 58th overall by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft Sunday. The Wildcat junior played for the Pioneers during the 2021 season. The […]
Gov. Hochul Pledges 'Full Support' After Oneida County Severe Weather Damage
ROME, N.Y. -- Rome and the surrounding area are in the process of cleaning up after severe weather passed through the area, resulting in fallen trees, downed wires and collapsed buildings. There was a radar-confirmed tornado that was announced near Floyd. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul made an announcement regarding...
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