2 weeks ago in Sports

WNBA playoffs: New York aims to repeat, Minnesota seeks redemption, Clark sidelined

The WNBA playoffs are set to begin Sunday with New York looking to become the fourth team to repeat as champions and Minnesota trying to avenge last season's heartbreaking loss in the Finals.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Shaun White and Nina Dobrev call off their engagement, break up after 5 years

Shaun White and Nina Dobrev have called off their engagement and brought an end to their five-year relationship, a person close to the couple told The Associated Press.

2 weeks ago in National

The rise of AI tools forces schools to reconsider what counts as cheating

The book report is now a thing of the past. Take-home tests and essays are becoming obsolete. Student use of artificial intelligence has become so prevalent, high school and college educators say, that to assign writing outside of the classroom is like asking students to cheat.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Local

Weekend top picks: Ithaca is Books Festival, Oktoberfest, and more

Find fun, local activities for the weekend in the Cortland and Ithaca areas here.

2 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Government, Local, Politics

Legislators considering ‘improvements’ to Tompkins County jail

Changes at the Tompkins County jail are under consideration.

2 weeks ago in Local, Local Sports, Sports

WHCU Sports 9-12-25

Find local and national sports updates here with the WHCU Sports Report.

2 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

State Police announce new search efforts in Tioga County cold case

New search efforts for Michele Harris, last seen on September 11th, 2001, are being made by New York State Police.

2 weeks ago in Community, Government, Health, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Advocates call on state to increase Personal Needs Allowance for nursing home seniors

Local advocates are calling on state lawmakers to increase the $50 Personal Needs Allowance (PNA) for residents whose nursing home stay is paid by Medicaid.

2 weeks ago in Community, Government, Local

Officials debut early Center of Government design drafts in Tompkins County

Holt Architects and Fischer Associates recently presented initial conceptual drawings of the Center of Government building in Tompkins County.

2 weeks ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: September 11th

(607NewsNow) — On this day in rock history, hear from Kat Walters of I-100 Iconic Rock about John Mellencamp, Peter…

2 weeks ago in Sports

Paul Skenes tops 200 strikeouts as Pirates manage his workload

After surpassing 200 strikeouts for the first time in his career, Pirates ace Paul Skenes admitted it was good to get a breather. The NL Cy Young front-runner reached 203, fanning eight Orioles batters in Pittsburgh's 2-1, 10-inning loss to Baltimore on Wednesday night.

2 weeks ago in World

Prince Harry has tea with his father, King Charles III, in their first meeting in over a year

Britain's Prince Harry joined his father, King Charles III, for tea on Wednesday at the monarch's London home, the first time they've met in well over a year.

2 weeks ago in National

Authorities search for conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killer but provide little about motive

Authorities searched on Thursday for a sniper who assassinated Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, with one bullet and then slipped away in the mayhem resulting from the latest act of political violence to befall America.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

US marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks

Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims.

2 weeks ago in National

US inflation worsened last month as the cost of gas, food and airfares jumped

Inflation moved higher last month as the price of gas, groceries, hotel rooms and airfare rose, along with the cost of clothes and used cars.

2 weeks ago in Crime, Government, Local, National, Politics

Riley, Mannion condemn killing of conservative Charlie Kirk

Rep. John Mannion and Rep. Josh Riley make statements strongly condemning the killing of Charlie Kirk.

2 weeks ago in Local, Local Sports, Sports

WHCU Sports 9-11-25

Find local and national sports updates here with the WHCU Sports Report.

2 weeks ago in Community, Local

20-year-old man still missing at Buttermilk Falls State Park

New York State Police say 20-year-old Jonathan Dagostino has been missing at Buttermilk Falls State Park since Sunday.

2 weeks ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local

ICSD Board extends superintendent contract

On September 9, the Ithaca City School District (ICSD) Board of Education voted to extend the Superintendent's contract through 2029.

2 weeks ago in Community, Government, Lifestyle, Local

Tompkins County Administration presents recommended ’26 budget

On September 2, officials presented the first budget draft to Tompkins County Legislators.