WETM-TV (Elmira, NY)

WETM-TV operates as the NBC affiliate serving the Central and Western Twin Tiers regions in Southern Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Based in Elmira, it transmits a high-definition digital signal via UHF channel 18 from its transmitter located on Hawley Hill in Big Flats. Viewers can also access the station on Time Warner Cable channel 3, as well as in HD on digital channel 1203. WETM is owned by the Nexstar Broadcasting Group and has its studios situated on East Water Street in the heart of Elmira.

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Bills GM Brandon Beane, QB Josh Allen, and CB Tre'Davious White speak at offseason workouts

2 days ago | mytwintiers.com | Jim Tortora |George Gandy

Editor’s Note: Brandon Beane’s news conference is in the player above. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Bills GM Brandon Beane addressed the media two days before the NFL draft. The Bills have 10 picks overall and are at the 30 spot in the first round unless they trade up. Beane talked about the challenges of this draft, especially selecting that late in the round. “This is a projection business. You’re weighing risk.
Gladius Fights set to take over LECOM Event Center

4 days ago | mytwintiers.com | Nick Ketter

by: Nick Ketter Posted: Apr 19, 2025 / 09:40 PM EDT Updated: Apr 19, 2025 / 11:52 PM EDT ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – One local combat sports promotions is nearing a major return. (Photo Courtesy: Gladius Fights Facebook)Gladius Fights is preparing to take over the LECOM Event Center in one week’s time.
Corning CC softball sweeps Herkimer, Red Barons baseball falls to Genesee

5 days ago | mytwintiers.com | Nick Ketter

CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) – Corning Community College softball picked up a pair of big wins at home. The Red Barons swept Herkimer in a doubleheader on Saturday, outscoring the Generals 12-6 and 28-7. CCC found themselves in a 6-1 deficit early in the opening game, before rallying back to win. In the 3rd inning, Teona Cruz delivered an RBI-single, scoring Spencer-Van Etten/Candor grad Raegan Sudnikovich. One batter later, Tristan Mancari replicated Cruz’s effort, driving in Brianna Greenlaw.
Elmira College softball splits doubleheader with Russell Sage, Scott homers for Mansfield U baseball

5 days ago | mytwintiers.com | Nick Ketter

HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – Local baseball and softball took over the Twin Tiers, kicking off the weekend. Elmira College softball split a doubleheader with Russell Sage on Friday, taking the opening game in extra innings. In Game 1, the Soaring Eagles rallied back from an early deficit, as Katie Distefano delivered a double to score Jocelyn Jean in the 2nd. With the game knotted at 1, Maryann Sobel paced the EC defense for 8 innings, throwing a complete game with 4 strikeouts and no earned runs.
New Elmira travel plaza looking to install 75ft sign, requests variance to city ordinance

6 days ago | mytwintiers.com | Brandon Kyc

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — An upcoming travel plaza is back in the minutes for a scheduled Chemung County Planning Board meeting as it’s looking for an exception to the city’s zoning ordinance. Travel Centers of America, one of the largest truckstop chains in the country, is scheduled to build a new travel plaza off East Church Street, close to Interstate 86, sometime in 2025.
Man dies after early-morning house fire in Addison

6 days ago | mytwintiers.com | Brandon Kyc

CORRECTION: A previous version of this article contained an incorrect spelling of the victim’s name as well as an incorrect date that were obtained from state police. That information has been fixed. ADDISON, N.Y. (WETM) — An Addison man was pronounced dead on Thursday after a late night fire sent numerous fire departments to the scene, according to a release from New York State Police. Randy M.
Corning boys lacrosse rallies past Vestal, Horseheads tops Elmira

6 days ago | mytwintiers.com | Nick Ketter

CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) – Several local high school teams earned big wins in lacrosse. Corning, Horseheads, and Watkins Glen/Elmira Notre Dame were all among the winners of Thursday night’s slate of high school boys lacrosse. The Hawks highlighted the night, completing a 2nd half comeback to best Vestal 6-4. Kohl Hogue scored Corning’s 1st goal, kicking off the rally and cutting the deficit to 4-1 at the half. Horseheads rolled past rivals Elmira at home, 16-5.
Painted Post man arrested after suspected vehicle theft in Campbell

1 week ago | mytwintiers.com | Brandon Kyc

CAMPBELL, N.Y. (WETM) — A Painted Post man was arrested on Tuesday after troopers said he is responsible for a stealing an SUV from Campbell, according to a release from the New York State Police. Joseph L. Nichols, 32, was arrested on Tuesday, April 15, on the charges of grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, along with other vehicle violations, after an incident in Campbell, state police said.
Real ID and license services temporarily disrupted at Chemung County DMV

1 week ago | mytwintiers.com | Brandon Kyc

CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — People looking to obtain a Real ID, or use any other license-related service, in Chemung County will have to wait as the county announced essential equipment needs to be repaired. For the remainder of the day on Thursday, April 17, and much of the day on Friday, April 18, the Chemung County DMV is suspending the services that process Real ID and Enhanced License upgrades, new permit applications, and out-of-state license transfers.
Elmira Community Kitchen to serve Good Friday and Easter meals

1 week ago | mytwintiers.com | Kendall LeValley

by: Kendall LeValley Posted: Apr 17, 2025 / 03:34 PM EDT Updated: Apr 17, 2025 / 03:34 PM EDT ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – If you need somewhere to go for Good Friday or Easter, the Elmira Community Kitchen is hosting meals on both days that are open to the public.