Missing Student Found Dead

An Alfred University student who was reported missing Friday night was found dead over the weekend in Chemung County. New York State police say, 21 year-old Ryan Ellis of Dryden was driving home for the weekend when his car went down a steep ravine... Read More.

Fatal Crash In Horseheads

A man has died after a fatal car crash in Horseheads. On Tuesday evening, 66-year-old Alex Shaban was driving a pickup truck down South Main Street in Horseheads when he lost control of the vehicle, and eventually slammed into a tree. According to police,... Read More.

Elmira Meth Lab Busted

A meth lab has been discovered inside an Elmira home. On Tuesday morning, Elmira Police reported to a disturbance at a home on Harmon Street around 8 am. They immediately suspected that there was a meth lab within the home and called in reinforcements.... Read More.
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Elmira's Eileen Collins Named To Astronaut HOF

An Elmira native has earned herself a spot in the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. 56-year-old Eileen Collins, who began work with NASA in 1990, was inducted during a ceremony at the Kennedy Space Center this weekend, in front of a crowd of hundreds.... Read More.

NYSEG Begins Inspection Of Wooden Transmission Poles

NYSEG has begun inspecting wooden transmission poles throughout the company's Binghamton division. NYSEG announced Wednesday that the poles are being checked for decay and other damage. Inspections and repairs to 19,000 poles throughout the NYSEG service area have been planned this year in an... Read More.

Southern Tier Sales Tax Collection Declines

Sales-tax revenue was up across New York state in the first three months of this year, but that's not the story in the Southern Tier. Statewide, sales tax revenue has increased by nearly $300 million from January through March of 2012. Tioga County... Read More.
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NYSEG Investigating Online Security Breach

Iberdola USA, the parent company of NYSEG, is currently investigating a breach in their online security. The company announced Tuesday that last week an individual gained unauthorized access to their online recruitment site. The site is used by internal and external candidates during the... Read More.

Elmira Jackals Under New Management

It was a deal nine months in the making, but the Elmira Jackals are officially under new ownership. The team's spokesperson announced Wednesday that Elm Arena has acquired the team from the Afr family. The team's new owners, Tom Freeman and Nate... Read More.
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Elmira City Court Judge Resigns

An Elmira City Court judge is resigning amidst allegations against him. Thomas Ramich resigned, citing personal issues, but according to the state of New York Commission on Judicial Conduct, a written complaint was filed against him last year. Ramich was accused of several infractions,... Read More.

Ten Year Sentence in Manslaughter Case

The man who admitted to shooting and killing another man in Elmira last summer has been sentenced to ten years in Chemung County Jail. Jerell Rollins appeared in county court Monday morning. Rollins was sentenced to ten years in prison with five years... Read More.

Cold Start to Fishing Season

Monday marked the beginning of trout and salmon fishing season. State officials say the waters are cold, but fishable, to begin the season. Anyone planning on going fishing is urged to be cautious and careful around icy banks and stream beds, as the... Read More.