Five Arrested Following High Speed Chase

Five people were arrested Monday and face multiple felonies and misdemeanors after a traffic stop and chase that started in Owego and ended along Route 17C. At 4pm yesterday, Owego police stopped a vehicle with a Pennsylvannia plate West Main Street. The driver and... Read More.

Elmira Standoff Leaves One Dead

Elmira Police have released additional information regarding a stand-off at 900 Oak Street in Elmira. The incident began around 2PM Tuesday and lasted into the early hours of Wednesday morning. Police tried to make contact using a megaphone and other methods with... Read More.

Teen Mother of Abandoned Baby is Back in Court

The teen mother accused of abandoning her baby in Elmira is expected back in court on Friday. Prosecutors say 17-year-old Harriette Hoyt left her 8-month-old daughter outside in a trash bag on Walnut Street back in August.The baby was found alive and placed in... Read More.

Man Dead in Elmira Police Standoff

Elmira Police have released additional information regarding a stand-off at 900 Oak Street in Elmira. The incident began around 2PM Tuesday and lasted into the early hours of Wednesday morning. Police tried to make contact using a megaphone and other methods with... Read More.

Incumbents Dominate Tuesday’s Election Results

Election Results:In Tioga County- The Owego Town Supervisor job goes to Republican incumbent Don Castellucci Jr, defeating hard fought Democrat Cecilia Menhennett.Owego Town Board seats stay with Republican incumbents Craig Jochum and Dean Morgan defeating challenger Rich Purtell.Owego Town Highway Supervisor will... Read More.

Guilty Verdict in XBOX Murder Case

The jury has reached a verdict in the so-called Xbox murder case in Elmira. Akeem William was found guilty of second degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon. William shot Tiko Head in a confrontation over a stolen Xbox. William faces a sentence... Read More.

October Is Domestic Violence Month

October is domestic violence awareness month and in effort to spread the message A New Hope Center held its 3rd annual 'Purple Pooches on Parade' on Sunday.People and pets dressed in purple to help raise awareness. A New Hope Center provides services to help... Read More.

State Police Name New Commander of Troop C

The New York State Police has promoted Captain William McEvoy to the rank of Major and has assigned him to be Troop Commander at Troop C Headquarters in Sidney, NY. Troop C covers several counties including Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, and Tioga.... Read More.

Elmira Police Investigate Two Shootings

Elmira police are investigating two shootings that happened late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning.Officials say they responded to the first shooting on the 300 block of West First Street around 11:50 Wednesday night.When they arrived on the scene they found a 32-year-old man... Read More.

Sunday House Fire Caused by Meth Lab

The Sunday morning explosion and house fire on West Water Street in Elmira was caused by a meth lab. Five people escaped the house with no injuries. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the third floor of the home. Elmira police were... Read More.