Sentencing Held in XBox Murder Case

Akeem Williams, of Elmira, has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the murder of Tiko Head. Williams murdered Head in a dispute over a missing Xbox. Williams was also sentenced to 15 years for Criminal Possession of a Weapon. The... Read More.

Elmira Man Arrested on Crack Cocaine Charges

An investigation into the sale of crack cocaine has resulted in one arrest. 29-year-old William Albritton, of Elmira, has been charged with three counts of felony Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. The arrest was the result of a joint effort between the Elmira... Read More.

Vestal Police Investigate Daylight Robbery

In Vestal, Police are investigating a daylight robbery. A woman encountered a masked person in her garage on Imperial Woods Drive. Following a struggle, the suspect fled with the victim’s purse. The person of interest is between five foot seven and five foot ten.,... Read More.

Man Arrested for Robbery on BU Campus

An Endicott man has been arrested for a robbery on the Binghamton University campus. 22-year-old Brandon Rose was charged with felony Robbery. A second suspect is being sought. Neither suspect is believed to be a Binghamton University student. BU Police believe the robbery was... Read More.

Weekend Sports Roundup

The Binghamton Devils had an early lead against the Syracuse Crunch on Friday night, but lost by a score of 5-2. On Saturday, the Devils lost 7-1 to the visiting Charlotte Checkers. Friday Scores: BOYS BASKETBALLJohnson City 87 – Athens 63 Whitney Point 53... Read More.

Update: Sanmina Plant in Owego Closing

Some details are starting to emerge on Sanmina’s Thursday announcement that it would be closing the Owego plant in March. It has been reported that 50 contract workers were let go yesterday. The remaining 274 workers were given 90-days notice of the impending closure.... Read More.

Broome Legislature Backtracks on Opioid Center Vote

The Broome County Legislature has succumbed to pressure from county residents and Erie County officials. They now plan to vote on the $2.7 million funding for an Opioid treatment center at the site of the former Broome Developmental Center. There is no indication yet... Read More.

Tioga County’s Floyd Hooker Grants Announced

The Board of Directors for the Community Foundation of the Twin Tiers has approved the 2017 Floyd Hooker youth grants for Tioga County. The awards total of $21,700 will go to 5 non-profit organizations and school districts. They include: 1) Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga... Read More.

Tenney Urges Appeal of FEMA Decision

Congresswoman Claudia Tenney is calling for an appeal of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s decision on December 6thto deny a major disaster declaration for the 15 Upstate counties impacted by severe flooding in July. Tenney also invited FEMA Administrator Brock Long to tour damaged... Read More.

Guilty Plea Entered in Binghamton Murder

A guilty plea has been entered in Broome County Court for the fatal stabbing of 26-year-old Gerrard Davis during a domestic dispute. 27 year-old Liz Ayala of Binghamton was arrested in March. Ayala is expected to be given a ten year sentence with five... Read More.

Sanmina Plant in Owego to Close March 7

WEBO has learned that Sanmina in Owego will close its doors on March 7th. All 320 employees will be laid off at that time. The Tioga Career Center is offering services to those affected by the Sanmina layoffs. They say there are other employers... Read More.