Broome County to evenly split sales tax dollars in 2017

The Broome County Legislature has officially announced that it will restore a 50/50 sales tax split with municipalities in 2017. In recent years, a majority of sales tax that didn't go to the state went to Broome County, leaving local municipalities with an uneven... Read More.

Akshar talks with WEBO after victory

Election day was yesterday and Senator Fred Akshar was reelected to New York State's 52nd State Senate District. We had a chance to talk with Senator Akshar this morning, and he outlined some of his plans for his next term.   "We have to continue to... Read More.

2016 State and Local Election Results

Republican Donald Trump has been elected the 45th President of the United States, and local voters agreed with the national polls.In Tioga County, Donald Trump won with a majority vote of 60%.Trump won by a narrower margin in Broome County with 48% of the... Read More.

SU men beat Le Moyne in exhibition

Andrew White scored 24 points and the Syracuse men's basketball team defeated Le Moyne 97-64 last night in an exhibition game heard live on WEBO. It was the final preseason tune-up for the Orange, who received 17 points from Tyus Battle, 14 from John... Read More.

BU graduate joins season two cast of “Stranger Things”

The Greater Binghamton community is buzzing about recent news that a Binghamton University graduate will be joining the cast of a popular Netflix original series. Paul Reiser, a graduate of Binghamton University's music program, will have a role in season two of the show... Read More.

SU men host LeMoyne tonight on WEBO

The Syracuse men's basketball team will return to Jim Boeheim Court at the Carrier Dome tonight for their final tune-up before the regular season begins. The Orange will host crosstown foe LeMoyne for an exhibition game at 7pm live on WEBO. IMG coverage will... Read More.

Holiday Showcase this weekend

The Historic Owego Marketplace' Holiday Showcase is this Saturday from 10am until 6pm. Free parking and shuttle service to the event will be available at the Tioga County Fair Grounds across from Price Chopper in Owego. In addition to a variety... Read More.

Today is election day

Today is election day, and for the first time since the primaries, voters will have a chance to directly affect the outcome of federal, state, and local elections. Polls are open until 9pm in New York, and until 8pm in Pennsylvania. Your polling place... Read More.

Jon ‘Bones’ Jones suspended from UFC for one year

UFC fighter Jon Bones Jones, an Endicott native, has been suspended for one-year following a failed drug test. Jones tested positive for estrogen blockers during an out-of-competition drug test in July. After a review of the evidence, an arbitration panel placed Jones on a... Read More.

Sports: HS teams win sectionals, SU loses, Edwards wins in NASCAR

Four Tioga County squads won Section 4 Championships this weekend, including the Newark Valley football team. The Cardinals won their first-ever sectional title with a 48-12 victory over Spencer-Van Etten/Candor. Brett Stewart had a day, with 141 rushing yards, 62 passing yards, a touchdown... Read More.

Local races to be decided tomorrow

Tomorrow is Election Day and there are several local elections taking place.   That includes Tioga County, where Dennis Mullen is running against Patrick Ayers to represent District Five of the county legislature. Mullen, a retired member of the State Police, was appointed earlier this year... Read More.