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Yellow crime scene tape with 'CRIME SCENE DO NOT CROSS' stretched across a blurred outdoor background.

Wednesday, June 3

Rochester Homicide Victim Found Buried in Yates County

A damaged white Yates County Sheriff's vehicle with significant dents on its side after a two-car crash.

Wednesday, June 3

Yates County Deputy Sheriff Involved in Two-Car Crash in Penn Yan

Interior view of the Arts Center of Yates County gallery, featuring colorful framed artworks on display.

Wednesday, June 3

$82M in Arts Funding Includes Finger Lakes Projects

Tuesday, June 2

BREAKING: Nordquist Murder Suspect Pleads Guilty

Alissa Ellman, an OEF Afghanistan veteran, and Diana Kastenbaum, Democratic candidates for NY-24.

Tuesday, June 2

Geneva’s Smith to Host NY-24 Dem Debate Wednesday

Yates County Office Building with a prominent sign, brick facade, and flags flying under a clear blue sky.

Tuesday, June 2

Yates County Weighs New Specialty Rescue Teams

Close-up of frost-damaged fruit tree blossoms in a Finger Lakes orchard with a lake in the background.

USDA Disaster Aid Sought for Finger Lakes Growers

Exterior view of the Yates County Public Safety Building with a brick facade and large windows.

Yates County Sheriff’s Office Hiring Corrections Officers

Saturday, May 30

Penn Yan’s Griffin Chosen to Lead State EDC

Rear of Bellona Fire Department truck PT-41, red and black stripes, with rescue equipment and ladder.

Bellona Fire Gets First AMKUS Rescue Tool in U.S.

A lit cigarette with glowing embers and blue smoke against a black background.

Tuesday, May 26

Finger Lakes Coalition Warns of Rise in Youth Smoking Interest

Close-up of a police car's flashing red emergency lights on its roof.

Tuesday, May 26

Naples Man Facing Felony Charge After Traffic Stop in Yates County