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Power outages due to storm damage in the Twin Tiers
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Our area has seen a lot of power outages yesterday and today due to the storms. With storms still possible tomorrow, more complications may still be with us. Only 19,000 customers are without power as of 1:30 in the afternoon. This is a big step since power outages were at 24,000 […]
West Point softball wins U12 state championship
Don’t look for Tina Madison to schedule any more trips to Wellsboro very soon. Even though West Point has won consecutive Pennsylvania State Little Major Division state titles there, Wellsboro is a hike. It’s in the north-central part of the state near the New York state line. The closest city is Williamsport 51 miles to the south.
Waverly motorcyclist, passenger seriously injured in Tioga County, Pa. crash
A New York state motorcycle driver and a passenger were seriously injured Sunday in a crash on Route 660 in Tioga County, Pa., about five miles south of Mansfield. Pennsylvania State Police said a 2022 Harley-Davidson Road Glide driven by Jeremy M. Bowman-Sheltz, 37, of Waverly, N.Y. crashed at approximately 11 a.m. on a curved section of Route 660, about 550 feet east of Mack Road in the town of Covington. ...
Repairs Underway on Route 6 Bridge in Troy
TROY, PA (WENY) -- Last month, a semi-truck hauling an oversized load hit the overhead truss bridge over Sugar Creek on Route 6 in Troy. Since then, the two-lane bridge has been closed, with a major detour in place. On Tuesday, PennDOT gave an update on the repairs that are...
Hornell man arrested for allegedly stealing
CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) -- A 23-year-old man from Hornell, New York, was arrested after allegedly stealing property at a value over $50,000 in the Town of Corning. On July 14, 2024, Richard O. Snyder was charged with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, which is a Class C Felony. The...
We dry out and clear out for the overnight as we finally see below average temperatures
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM) – We dry out and clear out for the overnight as we finally see below average temperatures. Sunshine will persist all the way until the start of the new work week. More details below:. TONIGHT:. We will be drying off in the evening and into the...
Steamers Beat Horseheads In Yesterday’s Make Up Game
The Hornell Steamers scored two in the 8th and five more in the 9th to earn a 13-11 victory over the Horseheads on Thursday afternoon. Alex Dupuy (LSU Eunice) got Hornell on the board in the 1st when he lifted a solo homer to left but Kyler Hickman tied it up in the 2nd with a solo homer of his own.
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 […]
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 […]
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