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2024 U-E Grad, Mom Killed in Head-On Crash on Interstate 86
An Endwell woman and her 18-year-old son were killed in a head-on crash on Interstate 86 as they were returning from a college orientation visit. Authorities said the collision happened shortly before 5 p.m. Friday in the town of Chemung. According to a state police news release, a westbound Nissan...
Elmira woman arrested on felony drug charges after traffic stop
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — An Elmira woman was arrested on Wednesday after police say officers found drugs in her car during a traffic stop. According to the New York State Police, 46-year-old Bobbi Jo Cardona was arrested on Wednesday, July 17, on several felony drug charges while having a warrant out for her arrest. State […]
One person injured after being hit by car in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – One person has been injured after being hit by a car on Monday morning in Elmira. According to an 18 News reporter at the scene, one person was seen being wheeled into an ambulance on Monday, July 22, around 11 a.m. at the intersection of East Water Street and Washington Street […]
Police ID victim in fatal Owego crash
OWEGO, NY (CortacaToday) -Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal crash in Owego. State Police say 52-year-old Steven Myszka, of Olean, was merging onto Route 17 on his motorcycle Thursday afternoon when he collided with a tractor-trailer. Myszka and his passenger, 52-year-old Karie VanDeusen, also of Olean, were among a group of motorcycles merging from the Exit 66 on-ramp, which was reduced to one lane for ongoing construction. The eastbound lanes of Route 17 were shut down between exits 65 and 67 for about 4 hours after the crash.
Towanda man convicted on Arson charge
TOWANDA, PA. (WENY) -- Robert Devine, a 62-year-old man from Towanda will serve at least 21 months in prison after being convicted of arson. According to the Bradford County District Attorney, Devine started a fire on August 2023 that placed his home and his neighbor's homes at risk. "The fire...
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.
Owego resident rescued from fire on William Street
One resident was rescued and his home was damaged by a fire in the Village of Owego last Thursday. According to the Owego Fire Department, a neighbor called in the fire on William Street at around 6:45 p.m. on July 18th. Owego Deputy Fire Chief Mike Hopkins arrived on the scene and requested a second alarm for a working structure fire. He was informed by a neighbor that one person was still inside the home.
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