Campbell, NY

A human jaw bone found by a boater on the Chemung River back in early May has been confirmed to belong to an Elmira man reported missing two years ago. Elmira Police say 22-year-old Matthew Barber was reported missing in November of 2020. A search of the area where the jaw bone was found turned up no additional skeletal remains.

A driver at Woodhull Raceway died after suffering an apparent heart attack. The medical emergency sparked a crash, which resulted in the serious injury of a track flagger. According to track officials, the incident happened Saturday night during the last qualifying heat for the NAPA 602 Crate Sportsman. Art Goodier,...

Communities in Steuben, Allegany and Schuyler counties are poised to celebrate Independence Day 2022 with everything from parades and carnivals to live music and fireworks. For the first time since 2019, Fourth of July events will take place without COVID-19 complications limiting the offerings. In Allegany County, the Village of Andover is the place...

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) —Today, the Moving Wall, a half-size replica of the national Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall was installed at Eldridge Park. The wall has toured the country for over 30 years as a way for veterans to see the wall without having to travel down to Washington D.C. “It’s a very big moment for […]

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Locals were cheering for the arrival of the Vietnam Moving Wall Memorial Wednesday morning on its escort over to Eldridge Park. The memorial departed from the Hilton Garden Inn in Horseheads to the park. During the 35-minute trip through Elmira, the memorial stopped at the Woodlawn National Cemetery for an honorary ceremony. The Horseheads American Legion Riders were honored to see the community support as they led Wednesday morning's escort.

BATH, N.Y. (WETM) – Looking to score some free fried chicken, some people in Bath waited over 12 hours for the grand opening of the new KFC in Bath Tuesday morning. The restaurant, located on West Morris Street in the Village of Bath opened at 10:00 a.m. on June 28, but some people of all […]

SOUTHPORT, N.Y. (WETM) – If you’re looking to eat more healthily or spruce up your smoothies, salads, and sandwiches, look no further than microgreens. Shabnam Allwood, owner of Nooshe Joon Farm in West Elmira, specializes in growing organic microgreens that can be used for an almost endless list of dishes. Microgreens are simply baby plants […]

If you purchased a bag of Vidalia Onions from a Wegmans store in Ithaca, Corning or Elmira last Thursday and Friday, they have been recalled. According to the grocer, the onions are being recalled due to the possibility of listeria contamination. The bags may have a four-digit P-L-U sticker of 4159 or 4166.

Summer travel season is back, but with gasoline prices reaching upwards of $5 for most regions around the Empire State, it's getting tougher to stick to budgets. While fuel may have gotten more expensive, there are plenty of nearby attractions to enjoy on just a tankful from the city of Syracuse.

ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) – A potential food-borne illness in a popular grocer’s produce. Vidalia onions sold by the pound at Wegmans from June 23rd to June 24th in locations including Ithaca, Auburn, Corning, and Elmira, are being recalled due to the possibility of a listeria contamination. Officials say the product may have a 4-digit PLU code of 4159 or 4166. All products may be returned for a full refund.

For the second time this year, a new KFC is opening along the I-86 corridor in the Southern Tier of New York. The popular fried chicken chain is scheduled to open at 357 W. Morris St. in Bath on June 28. KBP Brands opened the Crystal Bucket KFC in Painted Post, just 20 miles...

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Local fashion designer and instructor Jordan Brooks, has returned to Elmira to give back to his community. Brooks is collaborating with Elmira Economic Opportunity Program a fashion boot camp to bring opportunities to the youth through the lens of fashion in Elmira for the second year in a row. “Last year, […]

(WENY) - Vidalia Onions at Wegmans have been recalled due to potential listeria. According to the company, the products were sold from June 23rd to June 24th. Locations that sold the onions include Elmira, Corning, and Ithaca. The onions may have a four-digit P-L-U sticker on the product (4159 or...

HORSEHEADS, NY (WENY) -- This week in wine country, sponsored by Finger Lakes Wine Country, we're visiting Hidden Alpaca Farm in Horseheads. Owned by Carol Haff, Hidden Alpaca Farm is located on East Vargo Road in the town of Horseheads. The farm and retail shop is open to visitors and group tours, from May 1st through October 31st. Hidden Alpaca Farm also offers alpacas for sale, breeding and sponsorship.