Wayland
National Weather Service confirms tornado in Wayland, Steuben County after investigation
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in Wayland, Steuben County. It happened Monday, September 19 around 7:30 p.m. The tornado was rated an EF-1 with estimated winds of 90 mph ... more
Tornado touches down in Wayland, NWS confirms
A tornado touched down in Wayland, Steuben County on Monday night, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Binghamton has confirmed. The tornado was rated E-1 with peak winds estimated at 90 miles per hour, according ... more
Steuben man faces federal child porn charges after ex-girlfriend turns in his smartphone
A Steuben County man was arrested on federal charges after investigators in two states found images of child pornography on his smartphone. The smartphone was provided by a former girlfriend, according to prosecutors. John Buckley, ... more
Steuben County wind farm gets the go-ahead from NYS
New York State officials approved compliance documents for Baron Winds yesterday, the company looking to build a 242-megawatt wind farm in Steuben County. The NYS Public Service Commission said those filings are one of the ... more
Drunk driver hits utility pole, restaurant
Police arrested a Hornell man after a motor vehicle accident. According to a news release, State Police in Wayland arrested Shane A. Kramer, 29, of Hornell for driving while intoxicated. The investigation revealed the vehicle ... more
Wayland man arrested after sexual assault investigation
Police report the arrest of a Wayland man. According to a news release, the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office arrested Calem M. Merrill, 19, of Wayland following a sexual assault investigation. It is alleged that Merrill ... more
Seneca Falls among communities receiving water quality grants announced by Governor Hochul today
The town of Seneca Falls is getting a $1.285 million dollar state grant to replace outdated water meters with what the state calls "advanced metering infrastructure technology." The grant is part of $23 million in ... more
Man arrested following kidnapping investigation in Steuben County
A man has been arrested following a kidnapping investigation that happened over the weekend. Christopher Presler, 43, was charged with kidnapping, criminal contempt involving a weapon, criminal possession of a weapon with previous conviction, menacing ... more
Rauber’s Agway closes after 70 years of business
After 70 years of service, Rauber's Agway in Wayland has closed its doors for good. The company was purchased by Richard Rauber from his uncle around 1965 and it eventually expanded to start selling appliances ... more
State Police investigate a double fatal accident on I-390 in the town of Wayland
State Police investigate a double fatal accident that happened on I-390 in the town of Wayland. On July 3, 2021, at approximately 9:58 a.m., the State Police investigated a double fatal accident involving a pick ... more
Steuben man indicted on felony weapons charges, accused of selling firearms illegally
Deputies report the arrest of a Wayland man following an investigation into the possession and sale of firearms that were not legally his. It's alleged that in 2020, Coty Murphy, 29, of Wayland possessed and ... more
Amtrak passenger seats to be manufactured in Steuben County, adding 31 new jobs
Compin USA is coming to Steuben County. The company says it will locate a manufacturing plant in Wayland, Steuben County to build seats for transportation industry projects, including Amtrak’s next-generation high-speed trainsets which are being ... more
Steuben man charged with second-degree murder skips court appearance
A Wayland man was taken into custody on an arrest warrant after skipping a court appearance related to a second-degree murder charge in Steuben County. Judge Patrick McAllister issued the warrant for the arrest of ... more
Troopers: Fishermen rescued after falling through thin ice in Wayland
Two ice fishermen were rescued after falling through the ice on Loon Lake in Steuben County. The lake is located in the town of Wayland. State police were called to the scene around 11:30 a.m ... more
Steuben man charged with vehicular manslaughter after daughter dies in crash
New York State Police say they are investigating a fatal crash that happened in Wayland on State Route 36. It claimed the life of a 6-year-old girl. The crash happened around 6:25 p.m. Police say ... more
SECTIONAL WEDNESDAY REPORT: Lyons bests Clyde-Savannah in gritty battle; Wayne, Penn Yan boys & Red Jacket girls bow out in semis
The semifinal round for the Section V boys and girls postseason high school basketball games wrapped up on Wednesday night and the Championship Weekend match-ups are set for the Blue Cross Arena, Gates-Chili HS and ... more
SECTIONAL TUESDAY REPORT: Geneva-Waterloo showdown set for the Big House; Penn Yan pulls away late to defeat Mynderse
There was another full slate of Section V boys and girls postseason high school basketball games on Tuesday night as the semifinal round continued. Check out all of last night’s scores, updated brackets and the ... more
SECTIONAL SATURDAY REPORT: FL East boys, Wayne County girls dominant Saturday
There was a full slate of Section V boys and girls postseason high school basketball games on Saturday. Check out all of last night’s scores, updated brackets and the next slate of games below… BOYS ... more
Police: Drunk man crashes in front yard of Steuben County home, falls asleep
A man from Hornell was arrested early Friday morning on drunk driving charges after troopers said he crashed into a Wayland yard. New York State Police were called to a home on Laf-A-Lot Road for ... more
