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Senator Libous Helps Pass Resolution To Crack Down On Texting While Driving

Thursday, May 12 by WEBO

This month, Senator Libous helped pass legislation that will make it easier for law enforcement to crack down on texting-while-driving offenders and prevent tragic accidents caused by drivers distracted by texting. The bill would make text messaging while driving a primary violation rather than a secondary violation.... Read More.

Binghamton Police Investigate A Report Of Shots Fired

Wednesday, May 11 by WEBO

Binghamton Detectives are investigating a report of shots fired in the area of Liberty and Munsell Streets. The call came just after 9 p.m. on Monday. Police say they were searching for a dark blue late model Chrysler 300, in which two men supposedly... Read More.

Former UHS Employee Charged With Unlawful Surveillance

Wednesday, May 11 by WEBO

A former nurse’s aid at a UHS Hospital is accused of taking and forwarding a disturbing a picture of a disabled patient who was in a private area. The incident occurred in 2009, but the woman has just now been charged. 31-year-old Katelyn Baker of... Read More.

Ithaca Authorities Continue To Investigate Deadly Fire

Wednesday, May 11 by WEBO

Ithaca authorities met to answer safety concerns after a fire took the life of a Cornell University Senior over the weekend. Unattended cooking is to blame for the blaze that erupted just after midnight Friday at 107 Cook Street. The home was divided up... Read More.

Tompkins County Sheriff Arrest Burglars in the Act

Wednesday, May 11 by WEBO Radio

On Sunday at about 2:35 am, Tompkins County Sheriff's deputies arrested Justin Bozeman, 17, of Ithaca and Cooper Harbout, 17 of Trumansburg for felony Burglary. Deputies responded to a burglary complaint at Glen Wood Pines on Taughannock Blvd in the Town of Ulysses. Bozeman and Harbout... Read More.

Woman Dies in Chemung County Meth Lab Explosion

Wednesday, May 11 by WEBO Radio

One woman is dead after a cabin fire in the Town of Baldwin. Officials say on Sunday, Kanisha Wood, 20, was taken to Robert Packer Hospital and later flown to LeHigh Valley Burn Center where she died of her injuries. Wood's mother, Carey, said on Tuesday... Read More.

Tioga County Legislature Approves To Reapportion Its Districts

Wednesday, May 11 by WEBO

The Tioga County Legislature approved yesterday to reapportion its districts. The 2010 Census numbers revealed the County's districts were not in proportion. Town of Barton and Town of Owego's population went down while more people are living in the Town of Spencer. Law requires... Read More.

EMS Cuts Were The Hot Topic At Endicott Village Board meeting

Wednesday, May 11 by WEBO

Tensions ran high last night’s Endicott Village Board meeting. Dozens of people spoke out about the mayor's idea to cut the Village's Emergency Medical Service. The board passed a resolution stating that any action regarding the subject of overhauling the EMS services must be... Read More.

Broome County Sees An Increase In Registered Sex Offenders

Wednesday, May 11 by WEBO

In just a year, Broome County has seen a 26 percent increase in registered sex offenders. According to the sheriff's office, there were 426 registered offenders in Broome County in 2009, since then, that number has grown to more than 530. Broome County Sheriff's... Read More.

American Cancer Society Moves Their Relay For Life Due To Flood Damage

Wednesday, May 11 by WEBO

Due to new flood damage at Hickories Park in Owego, the American Cancer Society Tioga County Relay For Life has been moved to Owego High School this Friday and Saturday. The event will begin at 6:00 pm. The Survivor dinner will take place at the... Read More.

Dunkin' Donuts And The B-Mets Turning Double Plays To Fight Hunger

Wednesday, May 11 by WEBO

Dunkin’ Donuts announced yesterday that it will donate one pound of coffee to the Food Bank of the Southern Tier for every double play turned by the Binghamton Mets during the team’s 71 home games at NYSEG Stadium this season. The Dunkin’ Donuts Double... Read More.

Update: Fatal Motorcycle Accident Last Night On Pennsylvania Avenue in Apalachin

Tuesday, May 10 by WEBO Radio

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office investigated a head on motor vehicle accident last night on Pennsylvania Avenue in Apalachin between a motorcycle being ridden by 58 year old Gerald Miller of Apalachin and a car driven by 66 year old Gail Abramo of Friendsville, PA. ... Read More.