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Elmira woman arrested on attempted murder charge
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — An Elmira woman was arrested on an attempted murder charge following a reported shooting in Elmira on Tuesday evening. Alexiya Sutton was arrested on Oct. 8. According to the Elmira Police Department, officers responded to the 700 block of West Gray Street in Elmira at about 6:04 p.m. on Tuesday evening. […]
Police investigating shots fired in City of Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Elmira Police Department is investigating an incident of shots fired that occurred early Tuesday morning in the City of Elmira. Police say that on Tuesday, Oct. 8, around 1:18 a.m., EPD was called to the area of Broadway Street and West Ave for the report of gunshots. According to the […]
Horseheads man arrested, allegedly threatened person with hammer
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) — A Horseheads man is facing charges after allegedly threatening a person with a hammer and a knife. Dean Campbell, 32, was arrested after police investigated a reported domestic dispute on Moss Hill Road on Oct. 7. According to the New York State Police Department, Campbell menaced a victim with a hammer […]
Elmira’s Strathmont Plaza for sale for $1.8 million
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — A large commercial property in Downtown Elmira is now being sold for nearly $2 million. Strathmont Plaza, located at 100 N. Main St. in the City of Elmira, is listed for sale by Howard Hanna for $1.8 million. The 47,280 square-foot plaza holds around 70 office spaces that are currently occupied […]
New York State approves demolition of Elmira’s historic Brand Park Pool
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – 18 News confirmed New York State has approved the demolition of Elmira’s 75-year-old Brand Park Memorial Pool. The state had required the city to submit a new engineering study before moving forward with demolition. Mayor Mandell told 18 News the study is now done, and the state said the pool can […]
Medicare scam hits Twin Tiers
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – An old scam is back for a new run in the Twin Tiers. Scam callers are asking for your Medicare number. When someone calls and asks for this, it is always a scam. The caller will use a variety of reasons to try to get you to reveal your Medicare number. […]
'Emotional time': Anthony's Restaurant closes in Elmira, ending chapter for Fusco family
When new diners called Anthony’s Restaurant to inquire about making reservations for the first time, owner Allen Fusco had no problem issuing a warning: “If you’re looking for a formal atmosphere, you don’t want to come here.” “Neighbors make reservations, and they go visit with each other at the tables. We used to...
Harvest Weekend coming up at Eldridge Park
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Eldridge Park is celebrating the fall season with a weekend full of fun. Eldridge Park is reopening a couple of its attractions a month after the amusement park closed for the 2024 season for its first-ever Harvest Weekend. The autumnal event will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, […]
Overnight brief showers, sun is on the way
We have clearing coming up for us after we get rid of our overnight shortwave coming in off of the Great Lakes. After our little rain chance passes by in our overnight, high pressure rolls back in and keeps us mainly dry and mostly sunny until the end of the weekend. It will be noticeably […]
‘Cause for the Paws’ fundraiser to benefit Elmira Animal Shelter
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A spaghetti dinner fundraiser is being held to raise money for the City of Elmira Animal Shelter this October. The ‘Cause for the Paws’ fundraiser will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 4:30 p.m. at the Elmira Elk’s Club on 300 East Gray Street. The event will feature a spaghetti […]
Dandy announces new EV charging station in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Dandy Mini Marts, Inc. has announced a new electric vehicle charging station at its location on County Route 64 in Elmira. The new charging station comes through a partnership with Tesla Inc. to install Dandy’s first EV charging station, which was made available on Sept. 13., at 1055 County Route 64. […]
18 Sports Plays of the Week – 10/08
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – It’s time for the newest edition of the 18 Sports Plays of the Week! (Video Courtesy: Peish Sports) The 18 Sports team showcases the top plays from the past week in the Twin Tiers. Top honors this week include a clutch soccer goal and four big plays on the gridiron. Ithaca boys […]
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