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08/20/2026

A Cessna 150 and Pennsylvania State Police Bell 407 helicopter collided near Carlisle Wednesday, killing the plane's pilot and injuring two state troopers. Both troopers were stable, with one expected to be discharged. The FAA and NTSB are investigating.

A Cessna 150 and Pennsylvania State Police Bell 407 helicopter collided near Carlisle, killing the plane's pilot and injuring two troopers. The crash remains under investigation.

08/20/2026

A Bath man faces a felony assault charge after police say he struck an officer while being taken into custody Tuesday. Jonathan Sick was initially charged with public lewdness and an open-container violation before the alleged altercation with officers.

A Bath man faces a felony assault charge after police say he struck an officer while being taken into custody following an earlier public lewdness complaint.

08/20/2026

A Freeville man faces multiple felony charges following a deadly January crash in Richford. The Tioga County Sheriff's Office says David Welch's pickup collided head-on with a car driven by Todd Benedict, who died at the scene. Welch was arrested August 12.

A Freeville man faces multiple felony charges after a January head-on crash in Richford killed 47-year-old Todd Benedict. David Welch was arrested after a six-month investigation.

08/20/2026

Federal prosecutors say Albany woman Jessica Bowie plotted an ISIS-inspired attack on the New York State Capitol. The 35-year-old is accused of planning to use an explosive device to kill elected officials before fleeing to Syria. She faces a federal charge.

https://www.wydc-tv.com/news/crime/albany-woman-accused-of-plotting-isis-inspired-attack-on-state-capitol/article_5d06e4ca-e21d-4be5-82a8-7fd348493974.html

08/20/2026

Steuben County Fair Draws Families Despite Rainy Weather

08/20/2026

Steuben County Fair Draws Families Despite Rainy Weather

The Steuben County Fair is celebrating its 207th year, bringing families from across the area together for a week of food, rides, agriculture and entertainment.

08/20/2026

UPDATE: According to New York State Police, the operator of the motorcycle has been identified as Matthew J. Cole, age 21, of Wolcott, NY, who was pronounced deceased as a result of the crash.

UPDATE: According to New York State Police, the operator of the motorcycle has been identified as Matthew J. Cole, age 21, of Wolcott, NY, who was pronounced deceased as a

08/20/2026

A 29-year-old Deposit man faces multiple charges after New York State Police say he prevented a victim from leaving a home and recklessly discharged a weapon in the victim's direction during an August 4 domestic dispute. The victim escaped.

A Deposit man faces felony charges after state police say he prevented a victim from leaving a home and fired a weapon in the victim's direction during an August 4

08/20/2026

A 62-year-old woman died after a house fire early Thursday morning on County Road 4 in the town of Preston. New York State Police say the home was fully engulfed when troopers arrived. Firefighters later found the woman deceased inside.

https://www.wydc-tv.com/news/local/woman-dies-after-house-fire-in-chenango-county-investigation-underway/article_826153a7-f765-49c3-8ace-3ecf3a082cf4.html

08/19/2026

The Tompkins County Board of Elections is moving to 214 West State Street in downtown Ithaca beginning August 24. The office will continue offering voter registration, absentee ballots and other election services as the county prepares to replace Annex C.

The Tompkins County Board of Elections is moving to 214 West State Street in downtown Ithaca starting August 24. Voter registration, absentee ballots and other services will continue.