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Update: Retired Cayuga County Deputy Was Shot by his Son

Tuesday, March 15 by WEBO Radio

The son of the former Cayuga County Sheriff's Deputy shot and killed this weekend is now being held in connection with the murder. Authorities say Michael Gallow, 28, shot his father in his Scipio home on Sherwood Road a little before 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Investigators haven't... Read More.

Wednesday's U-E Budget Workshop Moved to Union-Endicott High School

Tuesday, March 15 by WEBO Radio

The Union-Endicott Central School District has announced that their second budget workshop, scheduled for this Wednesday, has been moved to the U-E High School Auditorium. The session will begin at 7 p.m. All community members are invited to attend to learn more about the district’s budget... Read More.

AFLAC Fires Gilbert Gottfried, Voice of the Duck, for Jokes about Tsunami

Tuesday, March 15 by WEBO Radio

Aflac has announced that it has severed ties with comedian Gilbert Gottfried. Gottfried, the abrasive voice of the AFLAC duck, posted a string of jokes about the earthquake and tsunami in Japan on Twitter. Aflac does 75 percent of its business in Japan. One in... Read More.

Fukushima #2 Explosion May Have Ruptured Containment

Monday, March 14 by WEBO Radio

The Japanese Prime Minister just addressed his nation on the nuclear crisis that has followed last week's earthquake and tsunami. He reported an explosion in reactor #2 and a fire in reactor #4. He fears further radiation leaks at levels that are harmful to human health. 750... Read More.

Nascar Team Member Dead in Friday Auto Accident

Monday, March 14 by WEBO Radio

Dean Shaut and Stephen Masch, members of the Rick Ware Racing's Nascar Truck and Nationwide teams, were involved in a one car accident Friday night on their way home from Darlington. Dean Shaut was pronounced dead at the scene. He lost control of his Toyota Tundra... Read More.

Cocaine Bust Made in Binghamton

Monday, March 14 by WEBO Radio

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit has arrested Retha Law, 25, of Binghamton, New York on drug charges. Law was arrested in the area of Chenango Street and State Street in the City of Binghamton. Investigator’s discovered that Law was in possession of a quantity of... Read More.

Update: Barton Man Dead after Shooting

Monday, March 14 by WEBO Radio

A Tioga County man is dead after a shooting in the Town of Barton, near Bonham Road at around 6PM Saturday. The Sheriff's Office says Dustin Charles, 21, of Halsey Valley and Christopher Preston, 36, of Brooktondale were target shooting when a gun went off,... Read More.

Endicott Man Arrested for Setting Woman's House on Fire

Monday, March 14 by WEBO Radio

Dominick Brandon, 22, of Endicott has been arrested for arson following a domestic incident. On Saturday, police were called to a home on Odell Avenue after Brandon allegedly set fire to a woman's home, while she was inside. The woman apparently had an order of protection... Read More.

Flood Warnings Continue for Waverly/Sayre, Vestal, and Conklin

Monday, March 14 by WEBO Radio

The Flood Warning continues for the Susquehanna River at Waverly/Sayre. At 8:00 PM Sunday the stage was 13.1 feet. Flood stage is 11.0 feet. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. The river will fall below flood stage by Monday evening. -------------------------------------- The Flood Warning continues... Read More.

Five Arrested in Broome County Internet Prostitution 'Sting'

Monday, March 14 by WEBO Radio

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force has arrested five women following a prostitution 'sting' operation. Investigators have recently seen an increase in the amount of females soliciting customers through the website 'backpage.com'. Members of the Taskforce contacted the females advertising illegal activities and set... Read More.

Former Cayuga County Sheriff's Deputy Murdered

Monday, March 14 by WEBO Radio

The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide. Deputies say Bernard Gallow, 58, of Scipio was killed at his home on Sherwood Road a little before 11:30 Saturday night. Officials with the Scipio Fire Department tell us Gallow was a retired sheriff's deputy. A suspect has... Read More.

Susquehanna Valley HS Names 2011 Valedictorian, Salutatorian

Monday, March 14 by WEBO Radio

Susquehanna Valley High School Principal David Daniels has announced the Susquehanna Valley High School Valedictorian and Salutatorian for 2011 Jeffrey LaComb has earned the title Valedictorian of the 134-member SV High School class of 2011. Matthew Waite is Salutatorian. LaComb carries a weighted G.P.A. of 103.4, while... Read More.