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Auto Racing Legend Dan Gurney Has Died

Tuesday, January 16 by WEBO Radio

American auto racing legend, Dan Gurney, passed away Sunday at the age of 86. The New York born Gurney was one of the greatest Formula One drivers of the 1960s and was considered a worthy competitor to Jim Clark, Jackie Stewart, and... Read More.

Community Responds to Tioga Center Power Outage

Monday, January 15 by WEBO Radio

NYSEG had a power outage Sunday morning in the Tioga Center area. Tioga Central School was opened for people affected. They had heat, bathrooms, and their kitchen ready. The Nichols Fire Department also had their station open as well. Power was restored at about... Read More.

No Injuries in Campbell Water Rescue

Monday, January 15 by WEBO Radio

A Campville man had to be rescued from his home Sunday evening when it became surrounded by water. The call came in around 7 PM. Water Rescue Team members from the Campville Fire Department responded to the Kinney Road home near the... Read More.

Endicott Man Arrested on Crack Cocaine Charges

Monday, January 15 by WEBO Radio

An Endicott man has been arrested in Norwich for possession of crack cocaine, packaged for sale. 37-year-old Richard J. Madison was arrested following a short foot chase through the streets of Norwich. Madison has been charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and... Read More.

BC Officials Ask for Extension to Pistol Permit Recertification Deadline

Monday, January 15 by WEBO Radio

The deadline for recertifying pistol permits is January 31st. In Broome County, only about 25% of the 25,000 permits have completed the process. Senator Fred Akshar and Sheriff David Harder have requested that Governor Cuomo extend the deadline. There is no indication if the... Read More.

Del Lago Casino’s Bond Rating Reduced

Monday, January 15 by WEBO Radio

The Del Lago Casino in Tyre, Seneca County has had its bond rating reduced by Moody’s Investor Services. The bond rating was lowered to Caa2 with a negative outlook. The $440 million casino was expected to achieve revenue of $250 million per year, but... Read More.

Former Corrections Officer Found Not Guilty in Shooting

Sunday, January 14 by WEBO Radio

A former corrections officer was found not guilty of attempted murder as a hate crime by a judge in Chenango County Court. Wayne Spratley of Greene was charged with the non-fatal shooting a black man during a 3 AM bar fight in Norwich. Judge... Read More.

Vestal Police Investigate Restaurant Robbery

Sunday, January 14 by WEBO Radio

Vestal Police are investigating a burglary of K&K’s Old Teahouse on Bunn Hill Road, near BU. A single male displayed a firearm, and took cash. No one was injured. He is described as about 5 foot 8 to 5 foot 10 inches tall,... Read More.

Woman Sentenced for Fatal Poisoning of Her Boss

Sunday, January 14 by WEBO Radio

An Oneida County woman will spend twenty-three years in prison for the fatal poisoning of her boss. 24-year-old Kaitlyn Conley was convicted of manslaughter for poisoning Dr. Mary Yoder with an anti-inflammatory drug in July 2015. Conley says she is innocent. A previous... Read More.

The Victory Building Set to be Redeveloped

Sunday, January 14 by WEBO Radio

The Victory Building in Johnson City is slated to be redeveloped into 228 affordable senior apartments. The former Endicott-Johnson building has been owned by Broome County since 2015. Yesterday, the County announced that 59 Lester Empire LLC will redevelop the property. In addition to... Read More.

Cal Harris Has License Suspended for DWI

Thursday, January 11 by WEBO Radio

Cal Harris has had his license suspended following his DWI arrest in December. Harris was charged in Cortland following a call to 911 that he had struck a vehicle on I-81 and left the scene. State Police allege that his blood alcohol content was... Read More.

Tioga Sheriff Howard Announces ‘Police Honor Roll’

Thursday, January 11 by WEBO Radio

Tioga County Sheriff Gary Howard has announced a ‘Police Honor Roll’ is now on view at the sheriff’s office. It honors policeman that have died in the line of duty. It also includes two K-9s. The display is mobile and will be seen throughout... Read More.