Elmira Police identify stabbing victim

Elmira Police have identified the victim of Sunday night's fatal stabbing as 29-year-old Albert Sturgis, Jr. They say the man suffered multiple stab wounds during an altercation with an acquaintance inside Gush's Thirsty Bear Bar. Sturgis was taken by a friend to the hospital,... Read More.

Fatal stabbing in Elmira Sunday night

One person was fatally stabbed inside a bar in Elmira last night. Police say the person was stabbed during an altercation that included gun shots inside Gush's Thirsty Bear Bar on East Washington Avenue around 10:30pm. The stabbing victim was taken by bystanders to... Read More.

Catholic Churches in Elmira set to merge

A big change is coming for three Catholic churches in Elmira. A decline is members and a shortage of priests are two reasons why three Catholic parishes in Elmira will eventually merge. When the Rev. Scott Kubinski is assigned as priest in July, he... Read More.

One injured in early morning shooting in Elmira Sunday

One person was injured in an early morning shooting in Elmira yesterday. Police were called to College Avenue near West Warren Street around 1am for a report of shots fired. When they arrived, they found one victim leaving the scene in a private vehicle.... Read More.

Fetanyl pill mill stopped in Elmira

Local and federal law enforcement agencies have teamed up to bust a fetanyl pill mill in the Elmira area. Search warrants were executed at five different locations in Chemung County Tuesday, which resulted in the seizure of more than 200 fetanyl pills, seven firearms,... Read More.

Elmira firefighters rescue dog who fell into pond

Elmira firefighters rescued a dog that fell into icy water yesterday. They say the dog got loose from his owners and wandered onto the ice of Brick Pond on Sullivan Street, but the ice broke and he ended up in the water. He kept... Read More.

Fake $100 bills discovered in Elmira

The Elmira Police Department is warning local businesses about fake $100 bills that have been used at several locations across the city. Local businesses are asked to investigate any $100 bills they receive, and use a counterfeit pen if they have one. Police say... Read More.

Chemung County: First Arena needs renovations

The Chemung County Legislature says Elmira's First Arena needs renovations and a new owner. Legislators passed a resolution last night pledging to assist whoever buys the building with renovations in an effort to keep the arena open and the ECHL's Elmira... Read More.

Elmira to Re-Erect Civil War Prison Camp

Elmira will soon be re-erecting a piece of its history. A Civil War Prison Camp once sat on the streets of Elmira 150 years ago. The prison camp was in operation from 1864-1865, and housed captured confederate soldiers. Through community donations, one of the... Read More.