Elmira Police Investigating Bank Robbery

A search is underway for an armed robber in Chemung County. Authorities say the gunman stole money from the Finger Lakes Health Care Federal Credit Union in Elmira Saturday. The Elmira Police Department was out canvassing the area in the 500 block... Read More.

Wind Advisory Remains In Effect Until 2PM

WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON for STEUBEN, SCHUYLER, CHEMUNG, TOMPKINS, CORTLAND, CHENANGO, OTSEGO, TIOGA, BROOME, DELAWARE AND SULLIVAN COUNTIES. These areas are experiencing WINDS from the SOUTH and SOUTHWEST at 20-30 MPH WITH GUSTS up to 45... Read More.

Kraft/Polly-O Recalls String Cheese Products

Kraft Foods has announced a recall of some dairy products, including some that have been distributed by the Southern Tier Food Bank. Products being recalled include varieties of Kraft and Polly-O String Cheese. These items may spoil before their best-when-used-by dates, which are... Read More.

Casino Proposition On November 5th Ballot

November 5th will mark an important day for all of New York State, as voting will take place for Proposition #1, an amendment to the state's constitution. The proposition will ask for the constitution to be changed, to allow four new, full, non-Indian casinos... Read More.

One Dead In Elmira Train-Pedestrian Incident

A train hit a pedestrian in Elmira Wednesday evening near Miller Street in the city. Firefighters say one person died. There's no word on the victim's identity. According to operator Norfolk Southern, the westbound train heading towards Buffalo struck the victim around... Read More.

Chemung County To Retain Nursing Facility Ownership

Chemung County will maintain ownership of the county's nursing facility. Chemung County legislature voted on a plan Tuesday night to keep the facility in the county's hands. There was concern that financial challenges would lead to the nursing home being sold to a private... Read More.

Excellus Withdraws From Medicaid Participation

Over 37,000 people in the region will be affected by a change in Medicaid participation by Excellus BlueCross Blue Shield. The insurance provider has announced that beginning January 1st, it will no long participate in Medicaid managed care and Family Health Plus health insurance... Read More.

Tornado Watch In Effect For Twin Tiers

A tornado watch is effect in our area from now until 5 o'clock this evening. Stay tuned to News Radio WEBO for updates, as a storm front is currently moving from the west and looks to cover much of the east coast.

Elmira School Buses To get New Cameras

Buses in the Elmira City School District are in store for some safety upgrades. Wednesday night, the school board will vote on new cameras to replace older models on some of the existing buses. The work is part of the transportation proposition voters... Read More.

Elmira Police Warn Of Phone Scam

Police in Elmira are warning residents about a phone scam in the area. Residents have been receiving phone calls from someone claiming to be an IRS agent. The agent claims the resident owes money. The caller typically has a heavy foreign accent and... Read More.

Two Injured In Horseheads Crash

A car crash in Horseheads sent two people to the hospital on Monday. Around 1:30 in the afternoon, a pick-up truck heading west on the County Route 64 overpass crossed over the median, and crashed into a Norfolk Southern maintenance truck. Both drivers were... Read More.