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Update: Traffic blocked on I-86 after truck crash near Corning
UPDATE: According to 511ny.org, I-86 near Corning is back over to allowing all traffic after several hours of delays and diverting traffic from a truck rollover Friday morning. CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — Traffic is being diverted to one lane on Interstate 86 near Corning after a crash Friday morning. According to 511ny.org, westbound traffic on […]
Strength, Selflessness, & Sacrifice | Honoring Fallen Veterans at Woodlawn National Cemetery on Memorial Day
ELMIRA, NY (WENY) –- Over a thousand people lined the streets of Elmira for the annual Memorial Day parade. Once the parade route ended at Woodlawn National Cemetery, a service was held to honor those who served, but never made it back home. "We gather this Memorial Day as...
Motorcyclist killed on Rte. 15 in Pa. was headed to Memorial Day event in D.C.
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT — A motorcyclist from New York was killed Friday when his vehicle left Route 15 in Lycoming County and struck the guiderail. David M. Nangle, 74, of Painted Post, was pronounced dead at the scene of the 10:50 a.m. accident on southbound Route 15 at the top of Bald Eagle Mountain in Clinton Twp., south of Williamsport.
Warmer and humid
A quick warmup starts off the weekend as highs are likely to reach the mid 80s and humidity follows behind with dew points in the 50s. Rain and thunderstorms come around in the afternoon and fall throughout the evening hours. Sunday highs climb back into the 80s and more rain...
Owners of Elmira’s historic carriage house speak on loss
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — The historic carriage house on Maple Avenue in Elmira was burned down from a fire that occurred this week on Wednesday morning. The house was built in 1893 and the fire left it in debris, with irreplaceable history. Mark Delgrosso, who owned the carriage house from 2002 to 2023 said, “It’s […]
Haverling grad Brotz returns to Horseheads Hitmen
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – Another local grad has returned to the Horseheads Hitmen. The NYCBL’s Horseheads Hitmen announced the return of A.J. Brotz, on Monday. The Haverling grad is set to rejoin to the Hitmen, following a banner sophomore season at Genesee Community College. Brotz earned the Mid-State Athletic Conference (MSAC) Player of the Year […]
Twin Tiers Most Wanted: Cody Stanley
Cody Stanley is wanted by the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office. Stanley is wanted for violation of probation. He is charged with a DWI felony. Stanley is 37 years old. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Stanley is 5’10” tall and weighs 285 pounds. Stanley’s last known...
Wood Festival returning to Erin
ERIN, N.Y. (WETM) — Erin’s annual woodworking festival is returning in less than one week. Woodworkers, lumberjacks, and fans of woodworking will gather at the Erin Volunteer Fire Department, located at 1462 Breesport Road, this weekend for Wood Fest. This event will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 31, and Saturday, […]
Chemung County swears in new deputy
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office swore in their new deputy today, Benjamin Howe, of Elmira. The 23-year-old deputy is a graduate of Elmira High School and spent two years with the Horseheads Police Department before transferring to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office. He will be assigned to help out with road […]
Lots of Sunshine Friday
Plenty of sunshine will end out the week with warm temperatures to go along with it. Highs will be in the lower-80s. Skies will be mostly clear overnight with lows around 50. Clouds will be increase on Saturday as low pressure approaches from the Great Lakes region. A few late day showers cannot be ruled out with a couple rumbles of thunder. On Saturday, the Storm Prediction Center has the Twin Tiers under a marginal (1 out of 5) risk for severe weather. A few storms may contain gusty winds and heavy downpours. We will be in the 80s over the weekend with drier weather and fair skies expected on Sunday. A warm front will lift pass the area on Memorial Day with showers during the day. A cold front will follow with the chance for afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Highs will be in the mid to upper-70s. The cooling trend will continue through the mid-week with temperatures in the mid-70s Tuesday and upper-60s for Wednesday and Thursday. All three days we could see scattered showers hanging around.
Tuskegee Airmen honored in Horseheads
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) — This year marks 83 years since the famous World War II Tuskegee Airmen service group was formed in 1941. They were honored today for Memorial Day weekend at the Wings of Eagles Discovery Center in its Return of the Red Tails 2024 event. The service was held with a display of Tuskegee Airmen […]
Johnston’s no-hitter guides Corning to second straight Section IV softball title, championship scoreboard
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WETM) – Corning softball earned their 2nd straight Section IV title over Elmira, while other local teams fell short. Corning softball headlined a busy day of Section IV Championships, winning their 2nd straight crown, and 1st in Class AAA. The Hawks 5th overall section title came with a 5-0 win over Elmira. Sophomore […]
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