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.

Elmira Police Make Hit and Run Arrest

The Elmira Police Department made an arrest in an alleged hit and run on Monday. Just before 8 o'clock Monday morning, authorities responded to the corner of North Main Street and West Second Street. A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at the intersection,... Read More.

Elmira Police Investigating Shot Fired Incident

The Elmira Police Department responded Sunday afternoon to a report of shots fired. Shortly after two o'clock Sunday, police were called to the area of North Main Street and West Fifth Street in Elmira, and upon arrival, officers found that multiple shots had been... Read More.

Arrest Made In Elmira Stabbing

A New York City man allegedly stabbed another man in Elmira, and is now facing charges. 19-year-old Rodney Lewis is said to have stabbed the victim at the intersection of O'Brien Place and Broadway just before 12:30 in the afternoon on Thursday. The victim... Read More.

Multiple Bank In Elmira Area Bank Robberies

Multiple arrests were made on Wednesday following investigations into bank robberies in the Elmira area, and more arrests could be on their way. 24-year-old Tracy White Jr. was arrested at his East Clinton Street home after police allege that he robbed the Finger Lakes... Read More.

NWS Issues “Freezing Rain Advisory” for Wednesday

...FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON EST WEDNESDAY...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BINGHAMTON HAS ISSUED A FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON EST WEDNESDAY.* LOCATIONS...PORTIONS OF THE TWIN TIERS AND SOUTHERN FINGER LAKES REGIONS.* HAZARDS...LIGHT... Read More.

Elmira School District Names New Superintendent

The Elmira School District has named its next superintendent after the former head of the district left for the Hendrick Hudson School District nearly a year ago. Hillary Austin, the current interim superintendent, was officially appointed as the new district superintendent in a unanimous... Read More.

Chemung Sheriff Launches Smartphone App

The Chemung County Sheriff's Office has launched a new smartphone app for the public. The app is free and can be downloaded to a phone and used to track inmates, active warrants, and sex offenders, among other features. Anyone downloading the app can also... Read More.

Four Injured In Elmira Meth Lab Fire

An early Wednesday morning fire on Washington Avenue in Elmira was apparently a meth lab.Crews found several items used to manufacture methamphetamine when they were at the scene. Four people were injured in the fire, and all were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.... Read More.

Winter Storm Warning In Effect Until 7PM Wednesday

A winter storm warning remains in effect in our area until seven o'clock this evening. Snowfall is expected to taper off into the afternoon, with snow becoming lighter in the afternoon before turning into flurries by the evening. Temperatures are expected to remain in... Read More.