WBNG-TV (Johnson City, NY)

WBNG-TV is the CBS-affiliated TV station serving the Eastern Twin Tiers region of Southern Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Based in Binghamton, it transmits a high-definition digital signal on VHF channel 7, which is displayed as virtual channel 12.1 through PSIP. The station's transmitter is located on Ingraham Hill Road in Binghamton. Viewers can also watch WBNG on Time Warner Cable channel 2 and in high definition on digital channel 1209. The station is owned by Quincy Newspapers and has its studios situated on Columbia Drive in Johnson City.

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Senator Gillibrand warns New Yorkers of potential Medicaid coverage loss

18 hours ago | wbng.com | Nicole Long

NEW YORK (WBNG) -- According to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, almost 1.5 million New Yorkers could risk losing their Medicaid coverage. The senator called out concerns on planned cuts to Medicaid. The changes could put 400,000 children at risk of losing their healthcare, and would increase healthcare costs, especially for low-income seniors and people with disabilities. Senator Gillibrand calls the proposal an unacceptable piece of legislation.
Plenty of opportunities for rain this week

1 day ago | wbng.com | Howard Manges

Tonight: Cloudy with a chance of rain. Low: 53-57 Wednesday: 40% chance of scattered showers. High: 60-67 Wednesday Night: Slight chance of some showers. Cloudy. Low: 55-60 Thursday: 70% chance of showers and maybe a thunderstorm. Breaks of sun and a bit humid. High: 73, Low: 57 Friday: 80% chance of showers and possibly a few storms. Muggy. High: 76, Low: 55 Saturday: 70% chance of scattered showers and possibly some storms. High: 74, Low: 55 Sunday: Partly sunny. 20% chance of showers.
Animal Adventure welcomes new lion cubs

1 day ago | wbng.com | Sara Kinneary

HARPURSVILLE, N.Y.(WBNG) -- On Tuesday, Animal Adventure announced they welcomed a litter of lion cubs. The zoo said its African lioness Bisa welcomed her latest cubs in early May, adding to the three female cubs she had in 2023 and 2024. She was the first lion at Animal Adventure, arriving as a cub in late 2017. The cubs’ father is Solomon, the only male in the lion pride.
Fatality announced following stabbing at Salvation Army

1 day ago | wbng.com | Sara Kinneary

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) -- UPDATE: The Binghamton Police Department announced an arrest for the stabbing that occurred on Washington Street on Tuesday. According to BPD, Michael W. Brutvan was arrested. Brutvan has been charged with murder in the 2nd degree. Officials reported that on May 13, at 5:15 p.m., officers responded to the Salvation Army, 131 Washington St., for a report of a stabbing.
BPD reports stabbing at Salvation Army in Downtown Binghamton

1 day ago | wbng.com | Sara Kinneary

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) -- There is a heavy presence of law enforcement on Washington Street in Downtown Binghamton. A 12 News crew reported that the street is blocked off, adding that the police tape is blocking the street from the Salvation Army building to the parking garage. According to Binghamton Police Department Captain Corey Minor, there was a stabbing inside the Salvation Army; one individual has been transported to a hospital for injuries.
Heavy police presence on Washington St. in Downtown Binghamton

1 day ago | wbng.com | Sara Kinneary

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) -- There is a heavy presence of law enforcement on Washington Street in Downtown Binghamton. A 12 News crew reported that the street is blocked off, adding that the police tape is blocking the street from the Salvation Army building to the parking garage. The Binghamton Police Department is on the scene. Stay with us as more information about the event is released. Copyright 2025 WBNG. All rights reserved.
‘It’s a tug on the heart a little bit‘: Father-daughter duo celebrate joint graduation

1 day ago | wbng.com | Jessica Gruenling

INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) - It was a memorable weekend at Indiana University in Bloomington. Graduation ceremonies took place on Saturday and among those who turned their tassels was a father and his daughter, who are now members of the class of 2025. Liv Clements and Reggie Johnson got to celebrate their accomplishment together. “It’s going to be a great story to tell,” Johnson said. Johnson worked at the university years ago in various departments to help support his family.
Mom of 2-year-old girl killed by grandpa in triple murder-suicide says ‘he loved her so much’

1 day ago | wbng.com | Rachael Thomas

KEITHVILLE, La. (KSLA/Gray News) – The mother of a 2-year-old girl who was killed in a murder-suicide that left three others dead is at a loss for why it happened. Kara Hanning, the mom of 2-year-old Adalynn Mae Sadler, said she wouldn’t wish this tragedy on anybody. On May 5, the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office was called out to a home in Keithville, Louisiana, to do a welfare check.
Lithium-ion battery causes devastating house fire in Binghamton

1 day ago | wbng.com | Erin Lawlor

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) -- On May 12, 72 Thorpe St. in Binghamton went up in flames. Cory Grimes just moved into the house last week. He bought an Ebike and was charging the battery under his bed when he heard a large popping noise. “Apparently, there was a fault or short in the wires, and it ignited the battery and in a matter of minutes the whole room was engulfed and then the rest of the house followed,” Grimes said.
Emergency crews fight Binghamton house fire on Thorp Street

2 days ago | wbng.com | Nicole Long

(WBNG) - Multiple emergency crews responded to a second alarm house fire on Thorp Street in Binghamton. According to the Binghamton Fire Department, the fire started just after 6:30 p.m.As of 7:30 p.m., crews were still on scene trying to put the fire out. This is an ongoing story, we will provide updates as they become available. Copyright 2025 WBNG. All rights reserved.