Ontario County District Attorney Jim Ritts has announced plans to retire after a career spanning 36 years in public service.

Closer to home, Monroe County's district attorney is speaking for the first time about his office's role in Kohberger's arrest.

An Elmira man has been sentenced to serve time in state prison after officials say he pleaded guilty to a charge associated with an incident that occurred in November of ...

Jeanine Pirro’s appointment as U.S. Attorney for D.C. is making headlines for its political undertones, but at its core lies ...

The Lauderdale County Defense Attorney has filed a complaint asking for approval for 29 dogs taken from a home in July to be adopted.

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The Chemung Canal Connector Trail project will help connect several miles of walking and bicycle paths from Elmira to Ashland and Watkins Glen.

A Morgan County man is in custody after bounty hunters looking for him found a stash of “potentially explosive devices,” according to District Attorney General Russell Johnson.

Scott Campbell Morgan Morgan County DA identifies man airlifted to hospital after shootout with detectives A Morgan County detective was involved in a shooting with a suspect on CCC Road.

Law enforcement agencies in three Southern Tier counties will share nearly $1.7 million in state grant money to combat gun violence in their communities. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced July 23 the funds ...

The Ontario County Board of Supervisors issued a public statement Wednesday firmly rejecting accusations by District Attorney Jim Ritts that a recent county investigation was corrupt or politically ...

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- The stage is set for the final round of the Chemung County Fair’s Battle of the Bands. After two preliminary shows, four bands are moving on to the finals on Thursday, July 31.