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Paws for Laws raises money for NYSP K-9 Units
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) -- The annual Paws for Laws fundraiser took place at the Horseheads Elk's Club Saturday afternoon, raising money for the New York State Police K-9 unit. There were raffles, live auctions, a chicken barbecue, and K-9 demonstrations. Tickets were $15 each, or $10 with the donation of...
Bodycam video; Elmira PD officer shoots attacking dog
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM)– After an inquiry from 18 News, the Elmira PD has released the bodycam video from an officer who was charged by an angry dog and was forced to shoot it on May 7. The video shows the officer getting out of his police cruiser, followed by events leading up to, and including, […]
Elmira gunshot calls down 33% so far this year
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A Freedom of Information request submitted by 18 News shows a 33% decline in gunshot calls in Elmira during the first quarter of 2024, when compared to the same time frame in 2023. The year-to-year decrease comes after reported gunshots in Elmira more than doubled from 2018 to 2023. Data shows […]
Rain Chances Low Friday
Low pressure will approach from the west on Friday with increasing clouds. Limited moisture will result in a few showers late Friday and Friday night. Rainfall amounts will be less than 0.10". Daytime temperatures on Friday will top out in the mid 70s with temperatures expected to remain in the 70s over the weekend. Chances for rain will remain low both Saturday and Sunday with much of the weekend under partly sunny skies.
Late Day Showers
Clouds will be increasing on Friday as low pressure approaches. Late day showers will be possible with highs in the mid to upper-70s. Best chance for showers will be Friday night. Rainfall amounts will be less than 0.10". Lows will be in the mid to upper-50s tonight. We will see isolated showers for the start of the weekend. Otherwise, it will be mainly dry with partly sunny skies. Highs will be in the mid to upper-70s on Saturday and Sunday. Early next week will be warmer with temperatures in the low-80s. Fair skies on Monday with plenty of sunshine on Tuesday. Clouds increase on Wednesday with the chance for showers. Highs will be in the mid-80s before the cold front moves through. We will be in the mid-70s on Thursday with a few lingering showers.
Investigator Theetge announces release from in-patient rehab in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WETM) – Investigator Michael Theetge is showing improvement in his recovery journey as he announced this afternoon in a Facebook post that was shared by the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office that he will be leaving in-patient care today. Theetge announced on Wednesday, May 15, that he is being released from in-patient rehab and […]
Owego Flag Football Wins Section IV Division II Championship
The River Hawks would claim their first ever flag football sectional championship on Saturday defeating Maine-Endwell 19-7 at Haggerty Field in Tioga. Owego now advances to the state tournament where they will face the winner out of Section III on May 22 at Union-Endicott High School at 5:30 P.M.
NYSEG system upgrades aim to reduce power outages for Chemung County residents
Rural areas can sometimes be prone to electric outages, but New York State & Electric and Gas is taking steps to reduce the frequency in parts of Chemung County. NYSEG is launching a multi-pronged project designed to make delivery of electricity more reliable for customers in the towns of Erin and Van Etten.
Two-car crash takes place in Elmira Tuesday evening
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A two-car crash temporarily blocked an intersection in the city of Elmira Tuesday evening. Two cars crashed at the intersection of North Main Street and West Water Street in Elmira at about 10:45 p.m. on May 14. According to an 18 News reporter at the scene, a black Nissan could be […]
Drier Conditions Thursday
Low pressure will pull away from the region Thursday with nothing more than a brief passing shower during the day. We're expecting a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures into the mid 70s. Similar temperatures are likely on Friday with increasing clouds and the chance for a few late day showers. Temperatures will remain in the 70s over the weekend with mostly cloudy skies Saturday, followed by a mix of sun and clouds on Sunday.
NYSEG & Woodlawn Court Reach Agreement to Avoid Shutoff
ELMIRA, NY (WENY) -- A couple of weeks ago, tenants at Woodlawn Court in Elmira received a NYSEG notice on their doors, with a shutoff notice stating the complex owed almost $393,000 in unpaid utilities. The shutoff date was May 14th, but as of May 15th, management said it worked out an agreement with NYSEG to keep the lights on.
Edison and Tioga baseball earn opening round wins in sectionals, local playoff scoreboard
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Edison and Tioga baseball opened their Section IV Tournament runs with wins. The Section IV baseball and boys lacrosse tournaments kicked-off on Friday, with 3 local teams advancing. Edison baseball stormed back from a 3-0 deficit to rout Sidney 14-4, in Class B. Thomas Cheplick led the Spartans with 4 RBI […]
Edison H.S. students volunteer day of community service
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — More than 275 students from Thomas A. Edison High School got out of the classroom for their annual Community Service Day event. The students volunteered at more than twenty non-profit organizations around Elmira and Elmira Heights. Some students volunteered at Meals on Wheels of Chemung County to plant seeds in its […]
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