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Weather alert issued for thunderstorms in Bradford County Monday afternoon
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Monday at 12:05 p.m. for thunderstorms until 1:15 p.m. for Bradford County. "Gusty showers and storms west of I-81 will continue a fast-moving eastward track across Central NY. Strong to severe storms are expected to develop in the afternoon, and last through late evening. Primary threats include wind gusts in excess of 60 mph, hail, and the possibility of an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out," according to the weather service.
Showers and storms will persist into midweek
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM) – Showers and storms will persist into midweek. After that, sunshine returns starting on Thursday and will last throughout the weekend! More details below:. TONIGHT:. A couple overnight showers or even a rumble of thunder will be with us for the overnight. Otherwise skies will be...
Victim identified in Monday night Elmira shooting
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Elmira Police Department has released the name of the individual who was killed in the Monday night shooting near “Gush’s Thirsty Bear” bar. Police say that Norman D. Cherry, 44, died at the hospital after being shot outside of the bar on 351 East Washington Avenue, around 10:52 p.m. on […]
Volunteers Wanted for The Moving Wall in Tioga County
TIOGA, PA (WENY) -- In six weeks, a traveling tribute to those who served in the Vietnam War will make its return to the Twin Tiers. The Moving Wall will be on continuous public display at Williamson High School in Tioga, Pennsylvania on July 10th through the 15th. The Moving Wall is a half-size replica of the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC.
House damaged after two-car crash in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — An Elmira house sustained severe damage after witnesses say a car was hit off the road and into the structure Friday morning. 18 News reporters at the scene confirm that a home was struck by one vehicle after a two-car accident at the intersection of N. Main Street and Roe Avenue […]
Susquehanna Solstice Festival to feature artists, musicians, more
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. In the early 1790s, a group of refugees fled the French Revolution and founded a community along the banks of the Susquehanna River. Today the historic site is known as French Azilum. Located near Towanda in Bradford County, its address of...
Twin Tiers Most Wanted: Cody Stanley
Cody Stanley is wanted by the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office. Stanley is wanted for violation of probation. He is charged with a DWI felony. Stanley is 37 years old. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Stanley is 5’10” tall and weighs 285 pounds. Stanley’s last known...
Owners of Elmira’s historic carriage house speak on loss
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — The historic carriage house on Maple Avenue in Elmira was burned down from a fire that occurred this week on Wednesday morning. The house was built in 1893 and the fire left it in debris, with irreplaceable history. Mark Delgrosso, who owned the carriage house from 2002 to 2023 said, “It’s […]
Dickinson deals for Ford in pre-district victory over Troy Athens
Ford head baseball coach Dan Tallant had zero doubts in his starting pitcher, Matt Dickinson, going into Friday’s pre-district game against Troy Athens. “Matt Dickinson is a gamer, man,” Tallant said. “He wants the ball in these kinds of moments. … He works so hard, and when you’ve got a guy that instead of getting nervous or worried about all that could go wrong in that moment, he instead thrives on that kind of stuff. These kinds of moments bring the best out of him.”
Liberty defense propels them into D4 Semifinals
MANSFIELD — The NP-Liberty Lady Mounties opened up their District 4 Class AAA title defense here on Wednesday, May 22 and in a low-scoring contest came away with a first-round, 3-0 victory over the eighth-seeded Hughesville Lady Spartans. “I told the girls after, they (Hughesville) played like a two-seed...
2nd Annual Train Day at Eldridge Park aims to educate and entertain
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Hundreds of people flocked to Eldridge Park for the second annual Train Day. There were two trains on display, an Erie Railroad boxcar and a CAF diesel switch engine. "We have two big attractions, one is the Erie Railroad Boxcar. This car was built 1928, so...
A look back on the career of the voice of Mansfield University Athletics, Chris Vaughn
MANSFIELD, P.A. (WENY) - Public Address announcers play a major role in contributing to the energy at a sporting event. For over four decades, Chris Vaughn has done that for Mansfield University Athletics. Vaughn has retired after 43 years behind the mic, so now we take a look back on the career of the voice of the Mountaineers.
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