Tornado Confirmed in Schuyler County

The severe weather experienced through the region Sunday produced an EF-1 tornado in Schuyler County. The National Weather Service has confirmed that the tornado touched down shortly after 4:30 Sunday in the Town of Reading. Maximum wind speeds were estimated at 105 miles per... Read More.

Judge Dismisses Fracking Lawsuits

A state judge dismissed two lawsuits looking to force Governor Andrew Cuomo and his administration to make a decision on whether to authorize hydraulic fracturing in New York. Acting Supreme Court Justice Roger McDonough threw out the lawsuits after ruling that a group of... Read More.

Waverly Fire Severely Burns Woman

Waverly Police responded to a fire with injuries reported on Sunday. The fire took place at the Sister's Family Restaurant at 2 North Chemung Street, and upon arrival, police found a female suffering severe burns lying on the ground outside the restaurant . The... Read More.

Possible Tornadoes Reported Sunday

A tornado warning was in effect in Tioga County Sunday evening, and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued throughout the area. The warning was first issued around 5 o'clock Sunday after tornado-like storm patterns were spotted in Schuyler and Chemung counties, moving east from Watkins... Read More.

Fire in Binghamton Displaces Six

A fire broke out at 38 Winding Way in Binghamton just before noon on Sunday. Smoke could reportedly be seen from Main and Front streets while firefighters were on the scene. Six people live in the two-story house and all had evacuated safely by... Read More.

Stab Victim Found Overnight in Binghamton

Binghamton Police reported a man found with stab wounds overnight. Around 12:30 Monday morning, police were dispatched to High Street for a report of a man with three stabs to his arm. An ambulance was called to the scene but the man's injuries were... Read More.

Aaron Powell Trial Beginning Today

The murder trial for 40-year-old Aaron Powell is set to begin today in Broome County Court. Powell pleaded not guilty last May to one count of first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder related to the deaths of his estranged wife, Christina Powell,... Read More.

Weapons Investigation Nets Three Arrests in Vestal

A six-month-long weapons investigation by Vestal Police resulted in three arrests and close to 20 seized firearms. Three search warrants were served on Rock and Vestal roads in Vestal, leading to a dozen long guns, six handguns, and about a dozen high-capacity ammunition magazines... Read More.

Waverly Man Enters Guilty Plea

A Waverly man that allegedly injured a Sayre Borough police officer while resisting arrest back in March has entered a guilty plea. 23-year-old Jesse Carling pleaded guilty to four counts of simple assault and one count of disorderly conduct, all misdemeanors. Police had originally... Read More.

Two Found with Meth Materials in Ithaca

Two men are facing charges after police found items used to make methamphetamine in their backpack. 24-year-old William Apgar, of Brooktondale, and 25-year-old Christopher Merkley, of Ithaca, were arrested shortly after five o'clock Saturday morning. The two men were reportedly spotted acting suspiciously on Floral... Read More.

Attempted Robbery at Ithaca Convenience Store

Police in Ithaca are searching for a man who tried robbing a convenience store Sunday night. The panic alarm was activated inside the Byrne Dairy Convenience Store on North Meadow Street around 8:45 Sunday night. When officers arrived on the scene a store employee... Read More.

Owego Native Makes Appearance on Letterman

An Owego native made an appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman. Comedian Paul Morrissey made his Late Show debut on Thursday. After working as a television news and sports reporter in California, Morrissey has since devoted over ten years to full-time comedy... Read More.