Police: Woman arrested after refusing to leave Tops store

Editor’s Note: This article has been corrected BATH, N.Y. (WETM) – According to a release from the Village of Bath Police Department, a woman has been arrested after refusing to leave a closed Tops grocery store. Officials were sent to the Tops in Bath at 12:17 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, for the report of […]

Chemung County Sheriff's lieutenant retires after 20 years of service

A longtime member of the Chemung County Sheriff's Office is retiring after 20 years of service. Lieutenant Rich Mathews retired Friday to begin a new career in the private sector. During his time with the department, Mathews served as commander of the Special Services Unit, a firearms instructor, a STOP-DWI...

Fundraiser to be held for medical equipment in wake of student death

CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) – A fundraiser is set to be held in honor of a late Corning-Painted Post student and the legacy her family wishes to leave behind in her name. On Saturday, Nov. 14, Khloe Beckhorn’s family will hold a fundraiser at Carey’s Brewhouse, located at 58 Bridge St. in Corning from 3 p.m. […]

Corning's John Graham Returned The Opening Kick 85 Yards, And Elmira Should Be Terrified

Seattle Seahawks logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Corning, Horseheads, Waverly, and Thomas A. Edison didn’t just win their Section 4 football semifinal contests this past weekend, they absolutely dominated, earning their tickets to next week’s […]

One Dead Following Single-Vehicle Crash in Dryden

The Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office says a 24-year-old Dryden man has died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash on Hurd Road Thursday evening. Deputies, along with Dryden Ambulance and several fire departments, responded to the 100 block of Hurd Road around 5:50 p.m. Thursday, November 5, for a reported crash involving a Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck.

Crab Legs, Sushi, And General Tso’s Chicken Come Cheap At This All-You-Can-Eat Buffet In New York

Ithaca is famous for gorges, college hills, and lake views, but some of its best-kept value hides near the shores of Cayuga Lake. There is a spot in town where one low price unlocks roughly 50 dishes, from sushi to crab legs to a tray of General Tso’s chicken that rarely sits still for long.

NY Land Quest For Sale: Southern Steuben County woodlands with trail system

GALLERY: Escape to this 91-acre wooded hunting and recreational property just outside the Village of Addison NY. Offering an excellent combination of accessibility, established trails, and quality wildlife habitat, this property is an ideal destination for the outdoor enthusiast. Access the property directly from the paved road where an existing...

Naples man pleads guilty to grand larceny Friday

SCHUYLER COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) – According to a release from the Schuyler County District Attorney’s office, a Naples man pleaded guilty to grand larceny on Friday. Joel S. Smith, 67, pleaded guilty on Friday, Nov. 6, to two counts of grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony. The release states that the […]

IPD: Man accused of attempting to disseminate indecent material to minor

ITHACA, N.Y. (WETM) – According to a release from the Ithaca Police Department, officers are investigating a report involving a man attempting to disseminate indecent material to a minor. Just after noon on Saturday, Nov. 7, officials were called to Green Street parking garage to investigate a man who was reported to have traveled to […]

Latitude 42 Taphouse debuts daily food truck service

HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) — Latitude 42 Taphouse is a beer garden in Horseheads that did not serve food. Well, it debuted a food truck through Charlottes Hospitality LLC that will be there every day except for Mondays. The food truck will offer burgers, nachos, buffalo chicken, chicken cutlets, salmon and much more. The food truck […]

Elmira Mural Ribbon-Cutting to honor Clemens Center

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A Ribbon-Cutting will take place in Elmira on Saturday to reveal the newest piece to Elmira’s Infinite Canvas. On Saturday, Nov. 7, at noon, the newest mural on the Centertown Parking Garage will be unveiled to the public. The event will take place rain or shine, so organizers encourage all to […]

SUNY Corning to premiere 'America the Beautiful' at Digital Dome Theater

A new film celebrating America's natural beauty is coming to the Digital Dome Theater at SUNY Corning Community College. “America the Beautiful” premieres Wednesday, November 11, Veterans Day, as part of a nationwide release ahead of the country's 250th anniversary. Veterans will receive free admission to all screenings. General...

Ithaca man accused of threatening neighbors with knife

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – An Ithaca man is facing multiple charges after an alleged incident with neighbors. On Nov. 5, Ithaca Police officers responded to the 300 block of South Corn Street for a report of a dispute involving a weapon. According to IPD, the suspect, Tyler Mahan, threatened...

Scores for 2026 Section 4 high school football semifinals

Section 4 football semifinals will be played across six classes on Friday, Nov. 6 and Saturday, Nov. 7. A look at those matchups and others for teams from Section 4. Elmira (Class AA) and Maine-Endwell (Class B) have byes into next week's championship games. Wednesday, Nov. 4 Non-playoff Windsor 36, Chenango Valley 20 More: Watch New York high school football playoffs on NFHS Network Friday, Nov. 6 Section 4 Class AA semifinal Corning 44, Ithaca 13 Section 4 Class A semifinals Horseheads 48, Binghamton 0 Union-Endicott 35, Vestal 0 Section 4 Class B semifinal Johnson City 30, Owego Free Academy 28 Section 4 Class C semifinals Chenango Forks 54, Oneonta 14 Waverly 41, Susquehanna Valley 12 Saturday, Nov. 7 Section 4 Class D semifinals Delhi 49, Deposit/Hancock 14 Tioga 12, Watkins Glen/Odessa-Montour 7 Section 4 eight-man semifinals Thomas A. Edison 54, Unatego/Franklin/Unadilla Valley 27 Lansing 34, Moravia 18 This article originally appeared on Elmira Star-Gazette: Scores for 2026 Section 4 high school football semifinals

Local History Post of the Week: November 6, 2026

– And before the Vintage Article of the Week, here is local FYI!. The Rockwell Museum is celebrating the anniversary of its founding by offering free admission to the museum from Sunday November, 8 through Sunday, November 14. To learn more check out the following WETM article:. Vintage Article of...

5 Marriage Lessons From People Married an Average of 44 Years

Cornell gerontologist Karl Pillemer's project with 700+ long-married elders found five lessons, from talking more to choosing a partner with shared values.

ER Visits In The Southern Tier: 3 Hours 41 Minutes In Broome, 4 Hours 4 Minutes In Tompkins

Broome County ER visits average about 3 hours 41 minutes. Chemung runs 3 hours 32. Tompkins stretches past 4 hours. Bring a little patience.

LECOM celebrates 129 students at white coat ceremony

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — First year students at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine began their medical journeys to become doctors at the LECOM white coat ceremony. There were 129 students that received their white coats during the ceremony. Multiple officials with the LECOM school gave remarks, including a 2024 graduate, and families filled […]

Suspect arrested in deadly Bath Beach runner stabbing

Turkeys get vegan meal for Farm Sanctuary anniversary

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WETM) — Farm Sanctuary is an organization that has sanctuaries that raises animals, but not to eat them. Its 40th anniversary celebration had a vegan feast and fed turkeys a vegan Thanksgiving meal. Officials said it celebrated the vegan feast with the animals on the farm. During the event, pigs on the […]