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Binghamton pair plead guilty to drug charges, face Prison
August 14, 2026, 3:28 pm | Source
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Two Binghamton residents have pled guilty to criminal possession of a controlled substance and now face three-and-a-half years in State Prison. Martin Kopacz, 24, and Jemma Thomas, 23, were arrested on May 4 following a search by the Broome County Special Investigations Unit. The pair had possession of narcotics like cocaine, [...]
Tioga County confirms one measles case
August 14, 2026, 2:20 pm | Source
TIOGA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Tioga County Health Department has confirmed one case of measles in the county. The person, which the Health Department kept anonymous, is an unvaccinated resident of Tioga County. Public health officials in Tioga County have begun contact tracing of the confirmed measles case. Measles is a virus that spreads [...]
Fire burns down house in Unadilla
August 13, 2026, 9:37 pm | Source
UNADILLA, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - A family in Unadilla that breeds Siberian sled dogs is looking for help and answers after their home burned to the ground last month. On the morning of Sunday, July 26, fire broke out at the home of Ohad Shemtov and Anne Murray on Hutchinson Hill Rd. Shemtov has three children [...]
Rising demand for emergency food in Broome, Tioga County
August 13, 2026, 9:37 pm | Source
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - A recent report found that across Broome and Tioga Counties, there is a rising demand for emergency food. The Broome County Food Council released its Food Systems Analysis, which was completed by Seeds of Change Consulting. The assessment was done from October through December of 2025, which also coincides with [...]
Webb awards Endicott brewery with Empire Award
August 13, 2026, 9:37 pm | Source
ENDICOTT, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - A Southern Tier brewery is being recognized for combining craftsmanship and community engagement. State Senator Lea Webb presented Crooked Mouth Brewing in Endicott with a New York State Empire Award. The brewery was founded by Endicott native Sean Campbell who began making beer in his garage with friends. Webb says Crooked [...]
Broadway in Binghamton holds Test Drive Your Seat
August 13, 2026, 9:37 pm | Source
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - Broadway in Binghamton held its annual Test Drive Your Seat event giving the public the opportunity to see the available season ticket inventory. During the open house event held at the Forum Theater, people were able to not only view the available seats, but they also had the opportunity to enter [...]
What to know about Binghamton University 2026 move-in
August 13, 2026, 7:32 pm | Source
VESTAL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Binghamton University students will start moving back to campus starting tomorrow, Aug. 14 for a new academic year. Over 7,000 students are expected to move onto campus over the next three days. Here’s everything you need to know before the students and their families come traveling down the Vestal Parkway. What [...]
Live Around the 607 8/13/26
August 13, 2026, 6:35 pm | Source
🎶Welcome to this week’s Live Around the 607, your home for where to find live entertainment within the Greater Binghamton. 6 on the Square announces their 20th season lineup Dark Star Orchestra is coming to Binghamton This weekend Truth Pharm will be hosting DoogiePalooza in Windsor. The event starting at 10 will feature a vintage [...]
Hail the size of baseballs pours onto Broome County
August 13, 2026, 5:01 pm | Source
BROOME COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - Broome County experienced a hailstorm for the first time in months on Aug. 12. The storm started around 7:30 p.m. and moved throughout the Southern Tier. Hail rained down mainly in Binghamton, Vestal and Johnson City. The National Weather Service said that the sizes of hail ranged from the size [...]
BC Parks and Rec to hold fifth annual Beach Bash
August 13, 2026, 4:52 pm | Source
TOWN OF COLESVILLE, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Broome County Parks and Recreation’s will host its fifth annual Beach Bash on Saturday, Aug. 15 at Nathaniel Cole Park. The event starts at 2 p.m. and is free to the public. People can enjoy swimming, beach games, boating, food, beverages and other different activities. Parking at Nathaniel [...]
Endicott jiu jitsu gym to host self-defense class for women
August 13, 2026, 3:38 pm | Source
ENDICOTT, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – 607 Grappling – a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Martial Arts gym, will host a self-defense class mainly for teens and women. The event takes place on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 10 A.M, and will cost $20. The class will focus on everyday situations and recognizing when someone is a threat before [...]
I-86 Exit 64 in Owego to face construction closures
August 13, 2026, 1:09 pm | Source
OWEGO, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The New York State Department of Transportation announced that I-86 in Owego would face upcoming closures. The westbound on and off ramps at Exit 64 on I-86, also known as Route 17, will be closed starting at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19. The on and off ramps need replacement work [...]
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