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Elmira man arrested after burglary at JCPenney
BIG FLATS, N.Y. (WETM) – An Elmira man has been arrested after he allegedly broke into the JCPenney yesterday in Big Flats. According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, members of the sheriff’s office, along with members of the Horseheads Police Department and the New York State Police, were called to the JCPenney on Wednesday, […]
Vehicle catches fire on I-86 Thursday afternoon
BIG FLATS, N.Y. (WETM) – A vehicle caught fire this afternoon on I-86 in Big Flats. According to an 18 News reporter at the scene, the vehicle appeared to have caught fire in the westbound lane on I-86 going past the airport near Corning. The incident did not stop traffic but caused it to slow […]
Horseheads sports exhibit opens Friday with special guest Kowalski
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – You can be a part of local sports history this Friday in Horseheads. The first-ever exhibit highlighting the great history of Horseheads Little League Baseball and other select sports will be displayed at The Horseheads Historical Society starting Friday night at 5 PM. The Horseheads Historical Society is located at 312 […]
Severe Monday storm led to record-breaking number of emergency calls
TOMPKINS COUNTY, N.Y. — Tompkins County officials believe the county set a record for calls for emergency service in response to the severe thunderstorms on Monday. The severe weather prompted Governor Kathy Hochul to declare a statewide state of emergency. The storm produced heavy rain, high winds, lightning, and even inch-sized hail in some areas.
Lansing supervisor thanks crews for ‘well-done’ effort restoring power
LANSING, NY (CortacaToday) — Lansing lawmakers are showing their appreciation for linesmen. Town Supervisor Ruth Groff says crews were out late Tuesday night restoring power. She adds it was “a job well-done.”. Lansing Highway Superintendent Mike Moseley says the Town of Ithaca offered a generator for help. Over...
County, local BOCES to receive Juul settlement funds
TOMPKINS COUNTY, N.Y. — Tompkins County and area educational organizations are set to receive $657,313 from a multi-state settlement payout from the e-cigarette company Juul Labs. The funds must be used for programs to reduce or deter youth e-cigarette use, research into such programs or enforcement of anti-vaping regulations.
Ithaca's downtown and outskirts have brought in new business. What and where they are
If you’ve strolled through Ithaca lately you may have noticed a few unfamiliar faces, or familiar ones in a place that you’re not used to seeing them. That’s business, and the city recently had several new operations move in, offering new restaurant, retail, education and healthcare options to its visitors and residents.
Guthrie hospitals receive national recognition for excellence in stroke care
SAYRE, PA (CortacaToday) — Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital and Guthrie Corning Hospital have been honored by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association with the Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Awards. The awards bring attention to Guthrie’s commitment to providing stroke patients with the highest...
TCHS to host presentation by award-winning documentary producer on the effects of Hurricane Agnes
On Saturday, July 20 at 2 p.m., the Tioga County Historical Society will host Emmy Award winning documentary producer Brian Frey, from WSKG, who will be presenting a program based on his documentary concerning the effect of Hurricane Agnes of this region in 1972. Sections of the program will be...
Authors at this year’s Berkshire Blueberry and Book Festival
This year’s 2024 Berkshire Blueberry and Book Festival, set for July 20, has several local authors who will share the day with guests; some returning, and some are new to the festival this year. One of the festival’s newest authors is Peter Gordon. Gordon, who has a BA in...
Pantry of Angels loses a supply of food from storm
LINDLEY, N.Y. (WETM) — The Pantry of Angels lost thousands of dollars of food from this week’s storm which represents two weeks’ worth of supply. Yet the pantry was able to continue providing for needy families thanks to donated generators that helped keep the food refrigerated. The President and CEO of the pantry, Crystal McCannon […]
Man pleads not guilty to shooting at officer in RPD car
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The person accused of shooting at an occupied RPD patrol car pleaded not guilty. According to investigators, the marked car was stopped on Grape Street at Smith Street with its lights on when it was shot at least twice around 3:10 p.m. The officer inside was not injured. According to RPD, […]
Fandango Founder J. Michael Cline Dead at 64 After Jumping From NYC Hotel
Another tragic death has occurred in a series of unfortunate events this month. J. Michael Cline, the founder of the popular movie ticket website Fandango, has died. Cline jumped from the top of a New York City building on July 17, according to TMZ. He was 64 years old. Fandango...
5 Tornadoes Hit NY During Round Of Severe Storms, With 1 Fatality Reported
The time frame for the twisters on Tuesday afternoon, July 16, was from 3 p.m. to around 5:30 p.m. Four of the five were rated an EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, the second-weakest of the six levels. They were identified at:. Canastota, Madison County - EF-1, from 3 p.m....
Historic, Deadly Weather In New York State After Ominous Warning
Rounds of severe storms hit the New York State after an ominous warning. On Tuesday, after a few tornados already touched down in New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency and warned of more severe weather. State of Emergency Issued For New York. “With possible tornado touchdowns...
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