Elmira Man Arrested for False Bomb Threat

An Elmira man was arrested for allegedly calling in a bomb threat to a store in the Arnot Mall. An employee at Lids hat store dialed 911 on Tuesday after receiving a bomb threat, and investigators searched the store and found no signs of... Read More.

Homicide Investigation Underway in Elmira

A homicide investigation is under way in Elmira. Police were called to the area of South Main Street and West Chemung Place just before 4 o'clock Saturday morning after a man was reported injured and on the ground. The man, whose name has not... Read More.

Inmate Briefly Escapes in Elmira

An inmate of the Chemung County jail was able to briefly escape while he was being transported by a corrections officer. Around 10 o'clock Friday night, Courtney Cade was being transported from the Arnot Ogden Medical Center back to jail after receiving medical treatment.During... Read More.

Shooting in Elmira Under Investigation

Police are investigating a shooting in Elmira that injured one person. Elmira Police were called to a home in the 900 block of Sullivan Street after a report of shots fired, and at the same time were dispatched to Grand Central Avenue for a... Read More.

Elmira Police Looking for Two Robbery Suspects

Police in Elmira are investigating two separate robberies that were committed in the same night, and they are now on the lookout for two men. Friday night, police responded to a home invasion robbery on West Gray Street, where two suspects entered the home... Read More.

Person Jumps from Elmira Apartment Blaze

One person jumped from an Elmira apartment after it caught fire Tuesday night. Elmira fire officials say the fire at 302 Lormore Street on the city's southside started around 11:00 last night. Officials say one person was home at the time the fire broke... Read More.

Elmira Woman Charged with Harassment

An Elmira woman is facing harassment charges after she is said to have made threatening phone calls to a Bradford County woman. 57-year-old Bonnie Silvernail of Elmira has a preliminary hearing next month after she was charged with harassment. The victim in the case... Read More.

Michael’s Hacked, Southern Tier Stores Impacted

Another major retail store has fallen victim to hackers, and some nearby locations may be affected. Michael's Craft Store released a statement announcing that hackers had broken in and stolen credit card information from about 3 million customers across the country. The company says... Read More.

Gun Scare At Elmira High School

An Elmira school was put on lockdown Thursday morning after a reported gun scare. A school resource officer secured the scene at Southside High School in Elmira while Chemung County Sheriff's deputies responded. An investigation determined that several students possessed an air pistol which... Read More.

Elmira Pioneers To Upgrade Dunn Field

The Elmira Pioneers announced plans to continue upgrades at city-owned Dunn Field, and also announced a license extension with Elmira that runs through the year 2021. The team says that one of the main upgrades coming to Dunn Field will be new box seats,... Read More.

Elmira Police Investigate 1st Street Shooting

Elmira Police responded to a reported shooting Monday evening. Police were dispatched to the 400 block of West 1st Street around 6:45 Monday. According to police reports, two people were involved in a physical altercation, and they are believed to have known each other.... Read More.

Elmira Seeks ‘Rapid Action’ Against Meth Labs

A change in the City of Elmira's nuisance law could lead to rapid action against meth labs and other illegal activity in the area. Under the proposed changes, the burden needed to establish a public nuisance will no longer require a conviction, but rather... Read More.