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Tompkins Sheriff Names Suspect In Newfield Shooting

Thursday, May 2 by WEBO Radio

The Tompkins County Sheriff's Office has narrowed its search and now has a prime suspect for the shootings that took place in Newfield on Tuesday. 35-year-old Donnell Harrison is now wanted for first-degree assault and should be considered armed and dangerous. Investigators believe it... Read More.

Irene Graven Officially Announces For Tioga County DA

Thursday, May 2 by WEBO Radio

As expected, acting Tioga County District Attorney Irene Graven officially announced on Tuesday that she will run in this fall's Republican primary for DA. Graven announced her candidacy on Tuesday outside the Owego courthouse. She took over as the Tioga County District Attorney in... Read More.

Ithaca Police Find Public's Cooperation Hard To Come By

Thursday, May 2 by WEBO Radio

In the wake of a series of violent attacks in Ithaca's west side, Ithaca Police are finding cooperation from the public hard to come by. Mayor Svante Myrick and Acting Police Chief John Barber said victims in two stabbings, as well as a recent... Read More.

Walnet Street Park Gets A New Addition

Thursday, May 2 by WEBO Radio

Residents, students, and children are to thank for a new addition to a park in Binghamton. Tuesday evening officials cut the ribbon on a new jungle gym at the Walnut Street Park. The site once served as a gravel parking lot, but when the property went... Read More.

Foster Valley Bridge Closing May 13th

Thursday, May 2 by WEBO Radio

The Town of Owego Highway Department will be closing the bridge on Foster Valley Road beginning May 13 for demolition and reconstruction. Closure is not expected to be more than four weeks. Detours will be put in place after the temporary bridge is removed.... Read More.

Two Men Shot Inside Newfield Mobile Home

Wednesday, May 1 by WEBO Radio

A shooting in the Town of Newfield forced a school to go on lock down Tuesday afternoon. Tompkins County Sheriff's deputies say two men were shot inside a mobile home on Depot Way around 1 p.m. Shortly after, Newfield Central School district was placed on... Read More.

Jamal Booker Arrested For Assault Of Corrections Officer

Wednesday, May 1 by WEBO Radio

The man convicted of shooting an Ithaca police officer last fall has been arrested again, this time, while in jail. 23-year-old Jamel Booker, was convicted of seven counts earlier this month in the shooting of Officer Anthony Augustine. The jury could not reach... Read More.

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Route 13 Crash

Wednesday, May 1 by WEBO Radio

A serious accident in Schuyler County has left a motorcyclist in the hospital. State Police say the crash happened around 1 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Route 13 and Alpine Junction in the Town of Cayuta. They say a tractor trailer and... Read More.

Berkshire Begins Construction Of New Firehouse

Wednesday, May 1 by WEBO Radio

After six years and four public votes, the new Berkshire Fire station is finally under construction. Berkshire Fire Chief Brett Welch has said for years that his department needed a bigger station, and after years of fighting for upgrades, he will finally see... Read More.

Binghamton Man Charged With Criminal Trespass In Owego

Wednesday, May 1 by WEBO Radio

A Binghamton man has been charged after forcing his way into an Owego home on Friday. 28-year-old Heath Woodruff of Brooks Avenue in Binghamton has been charged with assault and criminal trespass according to the Tioga County Sheriff's Office. Woodruff reportedly forced his way... Read More.

Endicott Man Charged With Arson

Wednesday, May 1 by WEBO Radio

An Endicott man is being charged with felony arson in connection with a fire at a hotel where he lives. 50-year-old James Clark, who lives at the Endicott Inn at 214 Washington Avenue, is accused of setting fire to items inside a cart in... Read More.

State Overtime Pay Continues Upward Spiral

Wednesday, May 1 by WEBO Radio

The New York State Comptroller says the state's overtime pay continued on its costly upward trend during the past year. According to comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, New York's overtime pay rose close to 11 percent, up to $529 million this past year. Overtime costs for... Read More.