SUNY Broome offering online academy to HS students

Many local students are taking part in SUNY Broome's Fast Forward and Early College programs, and will now have the chance to participate in an online academy at the college. The college's program coordinator Katie Bucci was on the WEBO Morning Show today. "We... Read More.

Tioga Downs and workers donate to Food Bank

Contractors currently working on the expansion project at Tioga Downs banded together over the last month to collect 70 pounds of food and $1,700 that they donated to the Food Bank of the Southern Tier yesterday. LPCiminelli Project Manager Carl York spearheaded the... Read More.

Tractor-Trailer rollover on Rt. 17 Monday

The driver of a tractor-trailer hauling garbage was injured when his vehicle rolled over near the Airport Road Exit of Route 17 Westbound yesterday. The Broome County Sheriff's Office says 38-year-old Donald Gardner of Canastota lost control of the vehicle around 5:30pm, rolling... Read More.

Good Samaritan rescues woman from jumping off bridge

A Good Samaritan rescued a woman from jumping off the Court Street Bridge in Owego Saturday night. The Owego Police Department says a woman crossed the railing in an attempt to jump off the bridge around 10:30pm. A civilian walking nearby saw the... Read More.

Tioga County’s Summer Meals Program

Fifteen different sites are on the list of locations where children and youths can get free meals for several weeks this summer while their school cafeterias are closed. Each site has different dates and times when the free meals will be served to children... Read More.

Police: Make sure to lock doors when you park your car

Binghamton Police are warning residents to make sure that their car doors are locked after they arrested a man overnight who was pulling on door handles of parked vehicles. 49-year-old Eric Degroat is accused of grand larceny after he pulled a wallet from... Read More.

UPDATE: Power restored to Owego

Power was restored just after 11am for most of the 500 Village of Owego customers that lost their electricity during a severe thunderstorm at around 8:45pm Sunday. The storm brought down trees and large branches across parts of the village, bringing down power lines... Read More.

Bill’s Restaurant hosting benefit Thursday

Bill's Restaurant in Owego is hosting a benefit for a local woman dealing with breast cancer. Jocelyn Kline will be a guest bartender from 6-8pm Thursday, and all tips will go towards her fight against cancer. Daphne Braden will be playing music during... Read More.

500 without power in Owego after Sunday storm

More than 500 people are still without power in the Village of Owego this morning after a severe thunderstorm brought down a large tree on Main Street around 8:45pm last night. The tree came down near St. Patrick's Church, bringing with it wires, utility... Read More.

NASCAR: Kyle Larson wins at Michigan

In NASCAR, Kyle Larson won yesterday's Fire Keepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway. As heard on WEBO, Larson started from the pole, was near the front all day, and pulled away from the field for his second win of the season. Martin Truex,... Read More.

Tompkins County Jury murder trial deliberations

A Tompkins County jury will resume deliberations today in the murder trial of a man accused of stabbing an Ithaca College student last year. Nagee Green of Freeville in Tompkins is accused of stabbing and killing a 19-year old Ithaca College student last August... Read More.

OPD Chief Karen Vinti retires

Village of Owego Police Chief Karen Vinti is now officially retired after the conclusion of this year's Strawberry Festival. Vinti announced her retirement in April after 27 years with the department. She was appointed chief after the Flood of 2011 and wanted to stay... Read More.