Kathy joins Morning Show Host Roger Neel beginning at 5:30am with the latest local news, weather, and travel information. A graduate of Elmira College, Kathy worked in broadcasting in the Elmira market before heading east to our community. A long-time News Director with WAAL she also is part of that station's Morning Team. Kathy and her husband Randy are the proud owners of two Greyhounds that keep them quite busy.
Kathy Whyte
Trooper Injured During Traffic Stop on Route 17 in Nichols
A New York State Trooper is recovering from injuries after being clipped by a tractor trailer while conducting a traffic stop on Route 17 in Nichols.
Legislation May Burst Balloons at New York Celebrations
A bill in New York would prohibit the release of 25 or more helium balloons into the sky over a 24 hour period.
Tompkins SPCA Ask for Help Dealing with Hundreds of Dumped Rodents
The Associated Press reports an animal shelter in the Finger Lakes is teeming with rodents after humane officers found more than 300 abandoned along two roads.
Syracuse University Shuts Down Frat. Parties Over Racist Incident
Syracuse University has shut down social activities for fraternities after an African American student reported being called a racial slur.
Orlando Tercero Sentenced to the Maximum for Killing Haley Anderson
A highly unusual legal saga ends with a former Binghamton University student sentenced in Nicaragua to the maximum for killing another student in Binghamton.
Minor Fire Closes Cider Mill in Endicott for the Day
A problem with an electrical outlet is being blamed for a small fire at a the Cider Mill in Endicott.
Food-a-bago Shatters Records, Government Offices Step Up for CHOW
On the heels of a hugely successful Food-a-bago for the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse, local government offices are stepping up to help.
Geisinger Medical Center Identifies Source of Deadly Infection
A Central Pennsylvania hospital that often treats critically ill children from the Twin Tiers says it has found the source of a deadly infection.
Another Kmart in the Region on the Closing List
Another Kmart store in the region is going out of business.
Early Snow Challenges Twin Tiers Drivers
Early winter weather is testing Twin Tiers residents with tricky driving conditions and forecast cold temperatures far below normal for early to mid-November.