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Local law enforcement can’t use radars, a police chief says that needs to change
PENNSYLVANIA. (WHTM) – Radar is used by local law enforcement in every other state except Pennsylvania. Hampden Township Police Chief Jason Yerg say it’s time for that to change. “Probably the number one complaint that we get as administrators of local law enforcement is speed enforcement through communities,” said Police Chief Jason Yerg. State Police […]
Binghamton Recreation Baseball Needs Community’s Help to Make History
The Binghamton All-Star Baseball Team is reaching out to the Southern Tier community for support in making Binghamton history. This year marks a significant milestone for the Binghamton Recreation League as the 14U and 16U baseball teams have advanced to the Williamsport State Finals for the first time ever. Should...
Pennsylvania residents now eligible for summer EBT program
(WTAJ) — Attention all Pennsylvania residents! The Summer EBT/SUN Bucks children’s nutrition program is open for applications. Summer EBT/SUN Bucks provides low-income families with money to feed their school-aged children during the summer. Applications are now open. Qualifying families with children enrolled in free or reduced school meal programs will receive assistance to purchase food […]
$5 million class action lawsuit against Geisinger, Microsoft-owned IT company
DANVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) – A class action lawsuit has been filed against Geisinger and a Microsoft company – demanding $5 million to compensate patients for a data security breach. A former patient, James Wierbowski, filed the lawsuit individually and on behalf of more than 1 million impacted Geisinger patients, claiming that a former Nuance Communications […]
Nurse practitioner authority approved in Senate committee
(The Center Square) – A panel of Pennsylvania Senate lawmakers approved a bill that gives more care authority to nurse practitioners. The proposal is just one of several iterations lawmakers have debated for more than a decade as the state grapples with vanishing health care access in smaller communities.
New post-debate poll finds Trump with clear lead over Biden in Pennsylvania
A post-debate poll found that former President Donald Trump has a sizable lead over President Joe Biden in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania going blue in 2020 played a key role in Biden taking the White House, a turn thought by many to have been solidified in 2022, when Democrats won the gubernatorial and Senate races. However, a […]
Bears Announce 2024-2025 Home Opener
The Binghamton Black Bears will hang their Commissioner's Cup banner on Saturday, October 12th during the team's home opener. The 2024-2025 FPHL schedule has not been released, but the Black Bears did announce on social media that the team's home opener will be on October 12th at 7 pm against the Watertown Wolves. The team also alluded that the home opener will be the day the 2023-2024 Commissioner's Cup Champions banner will be hoisted.
Introducing Fox 40's Top 40 Most Impactful Local Sports Figures of All Time
Introducing Fox 40's Top 40 Most Impactful Local Sports Figures of All Time!. Beginning on Monday, July 8th, Fox 40 will honor the 40 most impactful sports figures in the Southern Tier's history every weekday on Fox 40 News at Six and 10. Figures honored will receive a bio and monologue regarding their career from Fox 40 sports director Ian Mills. One figure will be revealed per night.
Binghamton man sentenced to probation after setting fire that destroyed vacant house
A Binghamton man who admitted to setting a blaze that destroyed a vacant house in the city earlier this year will get no jail time. Binghamton police in February charged Terry Bell, 56, with fourth-degree arson, a felony, following an investigation into a blaze at 122 Henry St. in the city.
Emily Mackay Clinches Bronze in 1,500m at World Indoor Championships
Emily Mackay, a Binghamton alum and professional runner, earned a bronze medal in the women's 1,500 at the World Indoor Championships in Scotland, clocking a personal-best time of 4:02.69. Mackay finished third out of 12 runners in the race. Freweyni Hailu of Ethiopia won the gold with a time of...
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