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WGVA (1240 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station located in Geneva, New York. It belongs to the Finger Lakes Radio Group and is operated by Geneva Broadcasting, Inc. WGVA broadcasts a talk radio format in sync with its sister station, WAUB (1590 AM) in Auburn. The station transmits at a power of 1,000 watts using a non-directional antenna. Additionally, listeners can tune in to its programming on a 250-watt FM translator, W292FG, broadcasting at 106.3 MHz.

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Child Exploitation Investigation Leads to Charges Against Horseheads Man

1 week ago | fingerlakesdailynews.com | Lucas Day

A child exploitation investigation conducted by State Police has landed a Southern Tier man in trouble with the law. The investigation into Alexander Lowman, of Horseheads, started with a referral to State Police from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. In April of 2024, Troopers executed a search warrant on Tifft Avenue in Horseheads as part of an ongoing child exploitation investigation. During the search, a number of electronic devices were seized.
State DOT Worker Struck By Car in Eastern NY

1 week ago | fingerlakesdailynews.com | Lucas Day

A New York State Department of Transportation worker was airlifted to Albany Medical Center on Thursday after being struck by a car in Pittstown, Rensselaer County. State Police responded to State Route 7 near the intersection of Campbell Lane at around 2:15 p.m. The DOT worker was struck by a westbound car. The worker suffered undisclosed serious injuries. The driver of the car remained on scene and State Police have not yet provided an update on possible charges.
Police Seek Help in Tracking Down Car Involved in Seneca Falls Accident

1 week ago | fingerlakesdailynews.com | Lucas Day

Seneca Falls Police is asking for your help if you witness an accident at Noon on Thursday on State Route 414. Investigators say the accident was caused by a southbound vehicle failing to yield the right of way to oncoming traffic, causing a second car to roll over multiple times in the driver’s attempt to avoid the collision. The driver of the car that failed to yield left the scene before police arrived. The driver and a passenger in the car that rolled over were treated on scene by EMS.
Thruway Reopens Following Armed Standoff

1 week ago | fingerlakesdailynews.com | Lucas Day

An armed standoff with State Police shut down all lanes of the New York State Thruway between the Victor and Henrietta exits early this morning. Around 3 a.m., Troopers responded to a report of a vehicle off the road on I-90 westbound near mile marker 358 in the town of Pittsford, Monroe County. They located a 2019 Ford Mustang matching the description in the eastbound lane.
Auburn Police Officer Injured During Bar Incident, Suspect in Custody

1 week ago | fingerlakesdailynews.com | Lucas Day

An Auburn Police officer was injured last night while responding to a disturbance at a bar on State Street involving an uncooperative patron. Officers were called to the establishment after reports that a man, later identified as Christopher Bell, was causing a disruption and refusing to leave. When police arrived and attempted to speak with Bell, he was uncooperative. As officers tried to escort him from the premises, Bell fled through a back door and entered a fenced-in area.
President Trump Nominates Seneca Falls Native to U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

1 week ago | fingerlakesdailynews.com | Lucas Day

A Seneca Falls native has been nominated to serve as a federal appellate judge. President Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated Emil Bove to serve as a life-tenured judge on the Philadelphia-based 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. President Trump made the announcement on Truth Social:Bove, a former federal prosecutor, represented President Trump during his criminal trial in Manhattan last year, working alongside Todd Blanche, who now serves as deputy attorney general.
Wayne County 911 Dispatchers Save One of Their Own

1 week ago | fingerlakesdailynews.com | Lucas Day

They usually give life-saving instructions over the phone, but Monday night, when an employee at the Wayne County 911 Dispatch Center suffered cardiac arrest while on duty, her colleagues sprang into action and saved her life. One person performed CPR, another went out in the hallway to grab the AED, and a third called for the ambulance. The employee was airlifted to Rochester General Hospital, where she is reportedly responding well and is currently in recovery.
Judge Tosses Lawsuit to Remove Books from Wayne County School

1 week ago | fingerlakesdailynews.com | Lucas Day

An Albany County judge has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to remove five books from the Clyde-Savannah junior-senior high school library, including “It Ends with Us” by Colleen Hoover and “People Kill People” by Ellen Hopkins. Judge Denise Hartman ruled on April 18 that she would not override school officials’ decisions, stating the state education commissioner acted reasonably in upholding the school board’s choice to retain the books. The case was brought by the Rev.
Weedsport Event to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Vietnam War’s End

1 week ago | fingerlakesdailynews.com | Ed Vivenzio

An event this weekend in Weedsport will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. A public commemoration ceremony will be held on Saturday, beginning at 10:00a, at Aqueduct Park in the village (2500 NY 31). The ceremony will be followed by a private reception at noon for Vietnam War era veterans, direct family, and the direct family of deceased Vietnam War era veterans. To register for the reception, call 315-253-1281, text 315-294-8072, or email .
AG James Reacts to Judge’s Order on President’s Tariffs

1 week ago | fingerlakesdailynews.com | Lucas Day

New York Attorney General Letitia James today released a statement after the United States Court of International Trade ruled on Wednesday that the Trump administration’s tariffs issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) are invalid and cannot be implemented.