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Chemung County auctions off vehicles, surplus equipment
CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — Chemung County is currently selling old police vehicles, heavy machinery, and other surplus items through online auctions. Chemung County is auctioning off its surplus items through Auctions International, and its items for sale are grouped into four separate auctions. Bidding opened up on May 14 and will end at about […]
Free social event for those with dementia and their caregivers
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Lifespan is hosting a free event for those with dementia and their caregivers who are looking to spend an afternoon socializing and participating in an afternoon of activities. Lifespan’s Memory Café will take place on Thursday, May 23, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tanglewood Nature Center in Elmira. During the event, those […]
'Ride of Silence' in Elmira honoring fallen bicyclists and to spread awareness
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Happening worldwide, bicyclists take part in a slow and silent ride to remember fellow riders who were killed, and to spread the message of sharing the road to drivers. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, roughly 20 bicyclists are killed on their...
School budgets: Horseheads residents will see tax increase, Elmira holds the line on taxes
Residents in area school districts will have an opportunity to vote on proposed 2024-25 school budgets May 21. The issues are pretty straightforward in the Elmira City School District, where school officials are once again presenting a budget with zero property tax increase and no major changes in staffing or programs, and in Elmira Heights, where only a slight tax increase is projected.
What Vegetables and Flowers you can Plant Now
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM): The later in spring we get, the fewer chances there are for frosts overnight. This means certain types of plants are in the clear to put into the ground. Vegetables like potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbages, and kale are good to put in the soil now. Others like tomatoes and peppers are still […]
More Unsettled Weather
It's been fairly wet the last few days and much of our region received 1-3'' of rain. The pattern remains active this week with more rain chances. A warm front will push through on Monday with sct'd showers and thunderstorms. Additionally, a slow-moving frontal system will spread more rain showers on Tuesday and Wednesday. Another system is likely to sweep through late Friday into Saturday with more rain.
Chance for Showers and Thunderstorms
Patchy fog will give way to fair skies into Monday afternoon. A warm front will be lifting through the region today with the chance for scattered showers and a few thunderstorms. Temperatures will be in the mid-70s. Overnight, there will be a chance for a few showers and thunderstorms in the evening followed by partly cloudy skies overnight. Lows will be in the mid-50s. Tuesday will feature partly sunny skies during most of the day with clouds beginning to increase by the evening. Showers will begin to develop around this time as a cold front approaches from the west. This will bring more showers into Wednesday. Highs will be in the mid-70s Tuesday followed by 70 on Wednesday. A lingering shower cannot be ruled out on Thursday with fair skies expected and temperatures in the mid-70s. Our next system will move in later in the day Friday as a warm front lifts through the region. Highs will be in the mid-70s on Friday and cool down to the lower-70s on Saturday as low pressure sweeps through the Twin Tiers with showers. Drier conditions look to return for Sunday with temperatures in the upper-70s.
Distinguished Service Award Presented to Watkins Glen International
CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Corning Lions Club presented the Robert J. Uplinger service award to Watkins Glen Internation at Thursday night's regular meeting. WGI's track President, Dawn Burlew accepted the award on behalf of the track and its 18 years of supporting the Corning Lions Club and the Greater Corning Area.
Elmira man arrested on felony weapon charge
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — An Elmira man was arrested on Wednesday after police say he threatened someone and brandished a gun. According to the Elmira Police Department, 30-year-old James E Jenkins was arrested on Wednesday, May 15, following an incident in the 300 block of South Avenue. Police responded to a call at 12:40 a.m. […]
Chemung Co. Sheriff's Inv. Theetge released from in-patient Rochester rehab facility
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Chemung County Sheriff's Investigator Michael Theetge, who was critically injured while responding to a shoplifting incident in Big Flats, has been released from an in-patient Rochester Rehabilitation Facility that he was recovering at. According to a post on his personal Facebook, shared by the Chemung County...
Southern Tier bridge replacements will utilize panels from Tappan Zee. See work plans.
Two bridge replacements in Canisteo will reuse panels from the Tappan Zee Bridge deconstructed in 2017, while new bridges are also planned in Schuyler, Yates counties. Key travel corridors in the Western Southern Tier are set for major upgrades, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday. Two Steuben County bridges in Canisteo...
Horseheads Hitmen add local talent to roster
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – The Horseheads Hitmen are adding more to their summer talent pool. And, the recent roster additions have plenty of local talent coming to the team in 2024. Below, information courtesy of the Horseheads Hitmen on the recent roster news. The Hitmen start 2024 on Thursday, June 6 at Hornell at 7 […]
Patriots return to Section 4 title game with 32-21 win over Elmira
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Binghamton Flag Football team beat Elmira 32-21 in the Section 4 semifinal. The Patriots, the back-to-back Section 4 champs, return to the title game against Corning on Saturday. Watch the highlights above!
C-Tran asks for public input
CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — People who use C-Tran and want to share their experiences or suggest new destinations can now make their voices heard. C-Tran is currently conducting a route planning study to review and potentially update its routes. This study involves asking Chemung County residents for feedback on C-Tran and places they’d like […]
One arrested, one injured after Elmira Byrne Dairy assault
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — One man was injured and one man was arrested after an incident at an Elmira Byrne Dairy early on Sunday morning. According to the Elmira Police Department, Russell Bodine, 45, of Southport, was arrested after police investigated a disturbance at the Byrne Dairy located at 528 Pennsylvania Ave. Police say they […]
Investigator Theetge announces release from in-patient rehab in Rochester
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.
Car show comes to Sayre car dealership this Friday
SAYRE, Pa. (WETM) – Williams Ford of Sayre will be hosting a car show event this weekend that will include food and more for the community to enjoy. The Williams Ford Friday Night Headlights show will take place on Friday, May 17, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Williams Ford of Sayre located at […]
Horseheads Kiwanis Club Honors Local Law Enforcement Officers of the Year
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Kiwanis Club of Horseheads nominated local law enforcement officers of the year on Tuesday night. This has been a tradition for 30 years now, and each year they take nominations from the heads of area departments, and award the officers for their service. "This is...
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