Cause Determined in Conklin Fire

The cause of a vacant trailer fire in Conklin over the weekend has been determined. Conklin Fire Chief Bill Gorman says that heat tape used to keep water pipes from freezing caught fire, and the blaze spread from there. The fire severely damaged the mobile home... Read More.

Binghamton Contractor Fined

The contractor in charge of demolition at the Midtown Mall faces up to $52,500 in fines for safety violations at the proposed student housing project last summer, according to a federal agency. A July 28 inspection done by OSHA at 83 Court St. found employees... Read More.

Stabbing in Endicott

Police have arrested an Endicott man in connection with a stabbing Tuesday morning. Police say Rolando Morales, age 19, stabbed a 37-year-old victim with a box cutter during a fight on the 800 block of North Street. Morales has been charged with second degree assault. The... Read More.

Snow & Ice in the Forecast, Schools Close

A slippery mess is in store for the region, with snow expected to change over to sleet and freezing rain by late morning, according to National Weather Service forecasts. A winter weather advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Wednesday for Broome, Chenango, Tioga, Cortland,... Read More.

Lockheed Martin Wins $84 Million Contract

Lockheed Martin has won a U.S. Navy contract to continue providing sonar systems for U.S. submarines. The $84 million contract contains options which will bring the total contract value to $2.1 billion, if exercised. The program's scope includes the development, production, support, and modernization of all... Read More.

MLK March Tonight at 7

Celebrations continue today, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.  The Broome County Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission invites the public to take part in the MLK Jr. Celebration Event today. The march will start at 6:00 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Promenade, located... Read More.

Community Remembers Martin Luther King, Jr.

Community Members packed into the Central United Methodist Church in Endicott on Sunday to carry on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King would have turned 82 years old this weekend.  The civil rights activist was assassinated in April, 1968 when he... Read More.

Pipeline Repairs Underway

Repairs began on Saturday for a leak in the major natural gas pipeline through the Southern Tier. The leak was discovered by pipeline workers at a site off Schneider Road in the Town of Owego, near the Tioga-Broome county line. Crews from Millenium Pipeline and... Read More.

#4 S.U. Plays #5 Pitt Tonight at 7:00

Tonight at 7:30 on WEBO, Syracuse takes on Pittsburgh in Men’s basketball.  Undefeated Syracuse is looking to defend their 18-game winning streak tonight against the #5 team without starter Chris Joseph due to a head injury.  James Sutherland will start in his place.  Coverage... Read More.

Volunteers Firefighters Needed, Everywhere

Many fire stations across Broome County held a volunteer recruitment event Saturday afternoon. Most fire stations in the area are volunteer based and those involved say it's critical to recruit more people in order to keep providing necessary services. Firefighters say the rate of volunteerism... Read More.

VFW Post 1371 Gives Awards

Nearly 160 people packed the halls of VFW Post 1371 in Owego Saturday night. 14 people were rewarded for their stellar community service with a roast beef dinner, cake, certificate, and plaque.  Members of the VFW went around to various organizations and schools in Tioga... Read More.

Firefighters Save House in Owego

Village of Owego Firefighters responded to a reported structure fire Sunday morning at 304 Sulphur Springs Road just after 9 AM. Damage was contained mainly to the north exterior wall of the house, which included a lower level garage. The fire was extinguished quickly... Read More.