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Large police presence in Elmira Monday night
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — A large police presence blocked a portion of Grand Central Avenue in Elmira on Monday night. According to an 18 News Reporter at the scene, multiple police departments responded to the corner of Grand Central Avenue and East Washington Avenue at around 11 p.m. on May 20. Police tape was blocking […]
Elmira native who survived alcoholism, trauma will bring her music back to her hometown
Brooklyn Arbona didn't have an easy path on her road to becoming a concert pianist and composer. The Elmira native, who was born male, struggled for years with gender identity issues, along with alcohol abuse that started when she was still a child. But Arbona eventually overcame those challenges, and...
Crews working overtime to mow Woodlawn Cemetery by Memorial Day
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Elmira’s historic Woodlawn Cemetery says crews are working six days a week to make sure all 58 acres are mowed by Memorial Day. The management office declined to comment on camera but told 18 News a rainy start to Spring delayed mowing and made grass especially tall this season. We stopped […]
Champion Speedway to Host 50th Anniversary Nationals weekend May 25-26
Champion Speedway, located at 227 Old Narrows Rd. in Nichols, N.Y., and one of the oldest racetracks in the country still in operation, celebrates a huge milestone this season and is planning a big Memorial Day weekend to celebrate. This is the 50th Anniversary season of the legendary local track...
Road work changes Elmira Memorial Day Parade route
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — The 2024 Elmira Memorial Day Parade will look a little different than years past after road work has blocked some of the original routes, requiring it to be changed. According to the City of Elmira, on Monday, May 27, the Memorial Day Parade route was slightly altered due to construction work […]
Our first day of hot, muggy, and sunny conditions arrives today
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM)- We are looking at one of our first hot and muggy days of the year today! How long does the sunshine last? Details below:. The rest of this morning will see any overnight fog burning off and a return to mostly sunny skies throughout the morning. We should be mostly clear and dry throughout the afternoon, and warm air moving in will get highs into the mid-80s today.
Man stabbed in Towanda
Towanda, Pa. — A man stabbed another man in the chest in retaliation for allegedly groping his sister, police. The victim identified Lawrence Edward Huyck, 27, of Wysox as the attacker when police pulled onto the scene on May 3 just before midnight, according to Officer Josh Lake. The victim, who had a large, bleeding wound on his chest, approached the cruiser as several people screamed and ran down Main...
“TJ Potrzebowski Goes 3-for-3, in 3, at Chemung Opener”
(Chemung, NY) Chemung Speedrome Presented by Jim Bronson and Ferrario Auto Team of Sayre was finally able to open the gates for the season opener. This, after two rainouts, made the third try the charm. And, for the third year in a row, it was TJ Potrzebowski who parked his bright #72 in victory lane. It was still a bit of a gamble to go for it, with evening showers possible. But the gamble was on, and the track won. Other winners on Firehouse Subs night included Mike Nichols (Blauvelt Funeral Home Super Stocks), Brandon Ameigh (Marion Decker Agency Hobby Stocks), Nick Robinson (Gene’s Automotive 4 Cylinders), and Leevi Sharpsteen (JRC Cleaning Bandoleros).
Elmira Police Chief reacts to 33% drop in gunshot calls
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Reports of gunshot calls in the city of Elmira are down a third from last year. Police Chief Kristen Thorne says a new anti-gun violence unit is having an impact. “The gun initiative, they’re doing a great job,” said Chief Thorne. Last summer, Elmira received a $383,147 New York State grant […]
Local railroad history will come to life May 25 at Elmira's Eldridge Park for Train Day
If you played with model trains growing up, or if you've ever stared in wonder and admiration while watching a train roll through the countryside, you'll want to be at Elmira's Eldridge Park on May 25. The Eldridge Park Carousel Preservation Society and the Chemung Valley Railway Historical Society are...
A warm Monday
The warming trend continues on Monday across the Twin Tiers. High temperatures will range from the mid to upper 80s . We are forecasting 88 degrees for a high in Elmira. Morning fog will give way to partly sunny skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm can not be ruled out during the evening.
Watch Our Garden Grow: Spring flowers
SOUTHPORT, N.Y. (WETM) — Springtime flowers normally show up later in April. The vibrant colors are very pretty, and there are actual ways to make sure these plants keep coming up year after year! A certain flower that likes to show up in landscapes is the forget-me-not flower. They typically show up and spread out […]
New accessibility ramp unveiled at Community Arts of Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — The Community Arts of Elmira just became more accessible to all ways of life after the remodel and installation of a new ramp and pathways. A ribbon cutting was held on Tuesday, May 21, after completing the much wider and less steep ramp that helps guests enter the building. The ramp […]
Two-vehicle crash slows traffic on Interstate 86 near Lowman
UPDATE: The owner of one of the vehicles confirmed with 18 News that their silver sedan was involved in the crash when they said the hatchback sideswiped them. The sedan driver said they were transported to Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre for treatment. LOWMAN, N.Y. (WETM) — Traffic was brought to one lane on I-86 […]
Stray Haven opens wellness clinic for affordable pet maintenance
Stray Haven Humane Society & SPCA has officially opened a wellness clinic at their 194 Shepard Rd. location, offering the community a new way to obtain affordable maintenance care for their pets. Clinic services include vaccinations and wellness checks as well as parasite screening, parvovirus testing, ear mite treatment, and more. Most services offered range from $10 for a rabies vaccine to $30 for parasite screening.
Paige Robinson earns Athlete of The Week
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – This week’s Athlete of The Week hails from Wolverine country. Waverly senior Paige Robinson was named 18 Sports Athlete of The Week sponsored by Simmons-Rockwell Nissan. Robinson has been a force on the field all season for the Wolverines’ girls flag football team which made an appearance in the Section IV […]
Towanda man charged with assault
Towanda, Pa. — An argument between a man and woman led to assault charges after police discovered injuries on one participant. Elijah Forrest Boone, 31, of Towanda assaulted the pregnant victim at his home and with his truck on the evening of May 5, Trooper Christopher Decatur said. Boone began arguing with the woman at a home near the 500 block of Third Street in Towanda, according to a complaint....
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