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.

Four Busted for Heroin in Chemung County

The Chemung County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of four people after $2,000 worth of heroin was found in a Southport apartment. Wednesday night, deputies made four arrests following a six-month investigation into drug sales at the apartment. Once inside the apartment, officers found... Read More.

Man Wanted in Chemung County

Police in Chemung County are on the lookout for a burglary suspect. 54-year-old David Guisewhite is wanted by Chemung County sheriff's deputies for burglary and other related crimes and there is also a warrant for his arrest by New York State Parole. He is... 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.

75 Local Veterans Complete ‘Honor Flight’

The long-anticipated "honor flight" took place over the weekend. About 75 local veterans were taken aboard a plane from the Greater Binghamton Airport and flown to Washington D.C. courtesy of Tioga Downs owner Jeff Gural. While in D.C. for the afternoon, visits... 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.