IPD: Three People Injured & Taken to the Hospital After Crash Involving Motorcycle & Pedestrian

IPD: Three People Injured & Taken to the Hospital After Crash Involving Motorcycle & Pedestrian

The Ithaca Police Department said three people were taken to the hospital after responding to a report of a person who was hit by a motorcycle on Friday, May 17th.

7 hrs 14 mins ago by Linsey Madison
Crash closes part of NY-13 in Ithaca late Friday

Crash closes part of NY-13 in Ithaca late Friday

ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Part of New York Route 13 is closed as of early Saturday after a crash late Friday night. According to 511NY, the road is closed in both directions between Spencer Rd. and Commercial Ave., as first responders on scene conduct a cras

13 hrs ago by Kurt Martone
National Police Week Concludes with Memorial Ceremony Honoring Fallen Officers

National Police Week Concludes with Memorial Ceremony Honoring Fallen Officers

The ninth annual Police Week began to wrap up Friday night in Steuben County with a memorial service that honored the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

15 hrs 35 mins ago by Max Coven
Park Station Prepares to Open for 2024 Season

Park Station Prepares to Open for 2024 Season

The control booth at Park Station, a natural recreation area in Chemung County will open for the season later this month.

17 hrs 41 mins ago by Renata Stiehl
Alive After Five kicks off at Wisner Park in Elmira

Alive After Five kicks off at Wisner Park in Elmira

The first “Alive After Five” of the season kicked off at 5’clock. People were enjoying the warm weather with the City of Elmira’s largest Happy Hour of the month at Wisner Park. 

18 hrs 47 mins ago by Alexandra Deryn
Rep. Langworthy celebrates additions to Farm Bill

Rep. Langworthy celebrates additions to Farm Bill

Local Republican Congressman Nick Langworthy is touting a group of bills he sponsored that he says not only enjoy bipartisan support, but have also been added to the pending 2024 Farm Bill.

19 hrs 8 mins ago by Benjamin C. Klein
Arnot Health offering free running clinic for all ages

Arnot Health offering free running clinic for all ages

In a bid to help workout warriors who enjoy a good run, Arnot Health is offering a free Runner's Clinic on Friday, May 31st.

19 hrs 11 mins ago by Benjamin C. Klein
Tioga County farmer named Eastern PA Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Tioga County farmer named Eastern PA Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Representatives from the Small Business Administration awarded a Tioga County, PA woman with the young entrepreneur award thanks to her innovation of farm fresh products from her family's fifth-generation farm.

19 hrs 28 mins ago by Connor Freidhoff
2nd annual Steele Pop Expo scheduled for Saturday

2nd annual Steele Pop Expo scheduled for Saturday

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- A celebration of all things pop culture returns to the City of Elmira Saturday. The 2nd annual Steele Pop Expo is happening at the Steele Memorial Library from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature games, comic books, art and a v

19 hrs 50 mins ago by Kurt Martone
Volunteers Wanted to Place Flags at Woodlawn National Cemetery for Memorial Day

Volunteers Wanted to Place Flags at Woodlawn National Cemetery for Memorial Day

Volunteers are wanted to help place American flags at the graves of service members buried at Woodlawn National Cemetery in Elmira. Flag placement will begin on Friday, May 24th at 9AM. 

21 hrs 20 mins ago by Renata Stiehl
Pastor in Steuben County sentenced on incest charge

Pastor in Steuben County sentenced on incest charge

Pastor Nathan Cooper of Steuben County was sentenced on Wednesday, May 16th for incest. Cooper was sentenced to 6 months in jail and 10 years of probation.

21 hrs 50 mins ago by Max Coven
Waverly and Montour Falls get millions in state funding

Waverly and Montour Falls get millions in state funding

Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Friday, May 17th that Montour Falls and Waverly are getting $4.5 million each as part of New York Forward.

23 hrs 39 mins ago by Benjamin C. Klein
Memorial Day Observances, Parades in the Twin Tiers 2024

Memorial Day Observances, Parades in the Twin Tiers 2024

A look at local ceremonies, observances and parades for Memorial Day in the Twin Tiers on Monday, May 27th, 2024.

May 17th, 11:09 AM EDT by Renata Stiehl
PSP: Wellsboro woman kidnapped and released

PSP: Wellsboro woman kidnapped and released

A 56-year-old man faces a slew of charges after police say he kidnapped and assaulted a 75-year-old woman from Wellsboro, Pennsylvania.

May 17th, 10:30 AM EDT by Benjamin C. Klein
Distinguished Service Award Presented to Watkins Glen International

Distinguished Service Award Presented to Watkins Glen International

As the season at Watkins Glen International so does the excitement from the community. The Corning Lions Club presented WGI with a service award to commemorate their 18 years of community work together.

May 16th, 9:35 PM EDT by Max Coven
Pennsylvania Utility Commission approves Frontier Settlement

Pennsylvania Utility Commission approves Frontier Settlement

The Pennsylvania Utility Commission announced it has given final approval to a settlement aimed at addressing long-standing service issues with Frontier Commonwealth.

May 16th, 7:32 PM EDT by Benjamin C. Klein
Elmira River Sharks sold, will move and change name

Elmira River Sharks sold, will move and change name

The Elmira River Sharks are officially no more after the team announced on Thursday, May 16th that the team has been sold, will change its name and move to a new location in New York.

May 16th, 7:17 PM EDT by Benjamin C. Klein
N.Y. honors local senior volunteers as part of state-wide effort

N.Y. honors local senior volunteers as part of state-wide effort

The New York State Office for the Aging honored 100 older New Yorkers across the Empire State, including six in the Southern Tier, for their dedication to volunteer work.

May 16th, 7:02 PM EDT by Benjamin C. Klein
Waga Energy partners with Corning Natural Gas and Steuben County to turn landfill gas into renewable energy

Waga Energy partners with Corning Natural Gas and Steuben County to turn landfill gas into renewable energy

As an alternative to flaring bio-gas in landfills, Waga Energy brought a new solution to Steuben County: gas capture and purification to power the community.

May 16th, 6:42 PM EDT by Connor Freidhoff
Requirements for new and existing food trucks in New York State

Requirements for new and existing food trucks in New York State

A New York State regulation for new and existing mobile food preparation vehicles has some local food trucks no longer in compliance, leaving them unable to take part in some community events.  

May 16th, 5:49 PM EDT by Alexandra Deryn
Cycle around Watkins Glen International at the first Bike Night
Cycle around Watkins Glen International at the first Bike Night

Buckle your helmets for the first ever bike night at Watkins Glen International. This time locals had the chance to take a lap around the course instead of professional race car drivers.

Over $3 million coming to local police departments in state money
Over $3 million coming to local police departments in state money

ALBANY, N.Y. (WENY) -- Over $3 million in New York State money is coming to 16 local departments for agencies to buy new technology and equipment. According to Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, the state is giving out $127 million to 378 law enforcement agen

The Y at Watson Woods hosts Spring Fling
The Y at Watson Woods hosts Spring Fling

PAINTED POST (WENY)-- While it is prom season for many high schoolers, the YMCA in Painted Post a different type of prom. They called it, Spring Fling, and it was specially made for people of all abilities.

NYSEG & Woodlawn Court Reach Agreement to Avoid Shutoff
NYSEG & Woodlawn Court Reach Agreement to Avoid Shutoff

The shutoff date was May 14th, but as of May 15th, management said it worked out an agreement with NYSEG to keep the lights on.

$50,000 grant gifted to Mark Twain's Quarry Farm
$50,000 grant gifted to Mark Twain's Quarry Farm

A historic landmark that once served as a summer home to Mark Twain has received a generous grant for fire protection, one of its biggest threats.

Guthrie Clinic re-unites with trauma survivors for National Trauma Survivors Day
Guthrie Clinic re-unites with trauma survivors for National Trauma Survivors Day

Trauma Survivors at Guthrie Clinic told their stories of perseverance and triumph over injury -- and the contributions of the staff that took care of them.

Chemung Co. Sheriff's Inv. Theetge released from in-patient Rochester rehab facility
Chemung Co. Sheriff's Inv. Theetge released from in-patient Rochester rehab facility

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Chemung County Sheriff's Investigator Michael Theetge, who was critically injured while responding to a shoplifting incident in Big Flats, has been released from a Rochester Rehabilitation Facility that he was recovering at. Accordi

Southern Tioga School District votes down consolidation plan
Southern Tioga School District votes down consolidation plan

BLOSSBURG, PA. (WENY) -- At a recent Board of Education meeting for the Southern Tioga School District, the Board of Directors voted to not move forward with a school consolidation plan. Instead, members voted in favor of an infrastructure improvement pla