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Parolee arrested on drug charges in Horseheads
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) — A parolee is facing charges after police say they found drugs in his hotel room. Robert Patrick Howell, 44, was arrested on Friday morning. According to the Horseheads Police Department, New York State Parole requested officers to help locate Howell, who failed to check in with his parole officer, at the […]
Elmira man arrested after barricading himself in apartment
George Wilson, who allegedly fell out of an attic in an Elmira apartment, is now in jail after barricading himself inside and refusing to come out. According to Elmira Police, Wilson fell from the attic of an apartment on West First Street. The tenant informed police that Wilson was still inside the apartment.
Langworthy Announces A Grant For The County IDA
Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) has announced a $75,000 grant for the Steuben County Industrial Development Agency’s (IDA) Route 54 Industrial Site Analysis in Bath, New York. This grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), matched by $75,000 in local funds, will support the pre-development site analyses necessary to attract advanced manufacturing companies to Steuben County.
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 […]
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.
NYSEG representative talks power restoration times for Southern Tier
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WENY) -- On Monday, tens of thousands of people in the Southern Tier lost power after severe thunderstorms rolled through the region. Many continued to be without power into Tuesday, and NYSEG was able to provide an explanation as to why it was taking a while for residents to get their lights back on.
Big Fish Summer – Brandon Scott’s Muskie on the Chemung River
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – It’s time for the newest entry on 18 Sports’ Big Fish Summer. Congratulations to Brandon Scott, who caught this huge Muskie on the Chemung River. Scott’s catch measured in at 13 pounds and 30 inches long. Brandon added that he caught the special fish with a Rapala X-Rap lure. 18 Sports’ […]
Arnot Health Services Update: Closure Due to Power Outage
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Due to the widespread power outage caused by Monday night's storm, several Arnot Health services on St. Joseph's campus will be closed until further notice. The affected services include:. St. Joseph's Rehab, including hand therapy. Outpatient Psychiatry. Gastroenterology. Endoscopy. MRI. Health Services Building. Outpatient Lab. Dermatology.
Teen injured in single-car Campbell crash
CAMPBELL, N.Y. (WETM) — An 18-year-old girl was injured during a crash in the Town of Campbell on Sunday morning. According to the New York State Police Department, a 2009 Subaru was traveling west on Woodcock Road in the Town of Campbell at around 10:30 a.m. on July 14 when it exited the roadway on […]
Closures on Tuesday Due to Weather in the Twin Tiers
TWIN TIERS (WENY) -- Severe weather has been sweeping across the Twin Tiers and it could return today. Some organizations will not be open today. City of Corning Summer Parks Program at Dension Park, Houghton Park, William Street Park or Stewart Park. In Chemung County it has been announced that...
Steuben County advises caution as residents and crews clean up after severe storms
STEUBEN COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — Nearly 9,000 people are still without power on Tuesday after severe storms rocked the Twin Tiers, with potential for more storms on Tuesday. The Steuben County Office of Emergency Management released a statement Tuesday morning, July 16, saying that utility crews are working to clear roadways and reestablish power throughout […]
New leadership at Bampa’s House, Corning comfort care home. What to know about transition.
Bampa’s House, a non-profit critical resource that has served 100 residents since opening in September 2020, recently welcomed new leadership. After serving as board president for nine years, Joan Wilson will step down in January 2025. Wilson, a founding board member who led the charge in getting Bampa's House established as a non-profit organization, has served as board president since the organization’s inception.
Tickets available for Oak Ridge Boys at Chemung County Fair
Tickets are available for the Oak Ridge Boys Final Tour at the Chemung County Fair. The Oak Ridge Boys will take the stage on Thursday, August 1st at 7 p.m. Visit etix.com and search Chemung County Fair to purchase tickets. The Chemung County Fair will be held from July 31st...
Cooler & Less Humid Thursday
A cold front passing through the region this evening will result in pleasant conditions on Thursday with lower humidity and temperatures in the lower 80s under partly sunny skies. Similar conditions are likely on Friday with temperatures back into the lower 80s. It'll remain dry through the weekend with mid 80s likely both Saturday and Sunday. A few thunderstorms will return Tuesday and Wednesday next week.
Top Cyber Execs to Watch in 2024: Coalfire Federal’s William Malone
As the defense industrial base remains under constant cyberattack, Bill Malone’s leadership has been instrumental in the development of Coalfire Federal’s CMMC practice. In 2024, Coalfire Federal continues to help the Defense Industrial Base achieve NIST 800-171 compliance and prepare for CMMC certification. “As one of the first...
Pleasant Thursday
Partly sunny skies are likely Thursday with temperatures in the upper-70s and lower-80s. The pleasant conditions continue tonight with fair skies. Overnight lows will be in the low to mid-50s. Mostly sunny skies end out the week with highs in the low to mid-80s. Dry weather continues into the weekend with partly sunny skies on Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures will be warmer in the mid to upper-80s. Dry weather sticks around on Monday with highs in the upper-80s under fair skies. Clouds will be increasing into Tuesday with the chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms. The chance for thunderstorms sticks around Wednesday. Temperatures during this time will be in the mid-80s.
Gus Macker tournament taking over Corning's Gaffer District this weekend. How to watch.
More than 120 teams have signed up to play in the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in the Crystal City this weekend. Teams will begin playing 3-on-3 games at 8 a.m. Saturday and the tournament will continue through Sunday, said Emmie Agee, Gaffer District Marketing Manager. The games are played to 21 points on a half-court.
Staying safe in an outage: how portable generators are harmful if installed incorrectly
PINE CITY, N.Y. (WENY) -- The weather from the last several days has knocked out power all across the Twin Tiers. Now, people have been turning to their portable generators for help and, most importantly, for power. However, the Pine City Volunteer Fire Department received a call yesterday, July 16,...
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