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Career law enforcement officer with Homer, Groton, Cortland County, passes away

On January 19, Thomas Huttleston passed away after an extended illness.

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Geneva councilman accused of drug sale will appear in court in February

Councilor Ahmad Whitfield, who was arrested earlier this month, made his first appearance in court on January 28.

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Weekend top picks: Opera Scenes, Beyond the Plate, and more

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

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Cortlandville man faces charges after alleged domestic disturbance

22-year-old Bryson Cook is accused of damaging property belonging to a victim known to him.

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Students, staff OK after fire alarm at Freeville Elementary

According to Dryden Central School District Superintendent Josh Bacigalupi, the alarm was triggered by steam escaping from an oven during lunch preparation.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

The Westminster dog show is turning 150. Here’s what has — and hasn’t — changed over time

When some Gilded Age gentleman hunters organized a New York event to compare their dogs, could they have imagined that people would someday call it the World Series of dogdom or the Super Bowl of dog shows?

3 weeks ago in Sports

Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson charged with speeding in Florida

Olympic gold medalist Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested and charged with speeding in Florida on Thursday, according to law enforcement.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Lindsey Vonn airlifted from course after crashing in final downhill before Milan Cortina Olympics

Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill race before the Winter Olympics on Friday and was airlifted from the course for medical checks, a troubling turn for the 41-year-old U.S. ski star just a week before the Milan Cortina Games.

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Crews continue work on new Cortland County mental health building

Cortland County Administrator Michael Ponticello says the new facility on Port Watson St. will start welcoming people before the end of 2026. 

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WHCU Sports 1-30-26

Find updates on the Ithaca College Bombers, New York Knicks, Buffalo Sabres, and Cornell Big Red with the WHCU Sports Report.

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Beginnings Credit Union to launch month-long SPCA drive at all branches

On February 2, all branches in Tompkins, Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, and Madison Counties will begin collecting pet-related items, including food, treats, beds, blankets, and cat litter.

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Ithaca Fire Department Assistant Chief retires

Assistant Chief Chris Hamilton of the Ithaca Fire Department is retiring, starting with the IFD in 1994.

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Recall alert: Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits could contain foreign material

Gerber says some of its Arrowroot Biscuits could contain soft plastic or paper pieces.

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Free wi-fi available in Cortland parks, downtown

Empire Access Internet is working with the City of Cortland on the Downtown Wi-Fi Project.

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Shiffrin, Vonn and other ski racers star in ESPN’s ‘On the Edge’ docuseries leading into Olympics

Before Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn and other World Cup ski racers chase gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics, they will star in a new docuseries that gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it's like on the circuit.

3 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports

Dispute over the Olympic medal stripped from US gymnast Jordan Chiles goes back to Swiss court

American gymnast Jordan Chiles may reclaim the bronze medal on floor exercise from the 2024 Paris Olympics that was stripped from her following an appeal by Romania after all.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Bills QB Josh Allen says he had surgery for broken bone in right foot

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen said on Thursday that he recently had surgery for a broken bone in his right foot, and expects to be fully healthy for the start of spring practices.

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TCPL board game club meeting every Thursday

On Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., the Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL) will host board game club meetings.

3 weeks ago in National

Democratic Sen. Klobuchar says she’s running for Minnesota governor after Gov. Walz dropped out

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Thursday she is running for governor of Minnesota, promising to take on President Donald Trump while unifying a state that has endured a series of challenges even before the federal government's immigration crackdown.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Where are those darn keys? Tricks for remembering where you put things

With a scarf dangling from your coat pocket and those gloves left behind at the coffee shop, there are simply more things to lose in winter. That's not counting your misplaced keys at home or those exasperated moments looking for your phone when you say, "I just had it!"

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13 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band to launch ‘Land of Hope and Dreams’ US tour next month

The rock icon and the E Street Band announced Tuesday the launch of their "Land of Hope and Dreams" American tour starting March 31 in Minneapolis, kicking off a 20-date run that blends arena rock with a message centered on democracy, freedom and what Springsteen calls the defense of the American ideal.

20 hours ago in Trending, World

Lunar New Year prayers, robots and festivities usher in the Year of the Horse

Traditional prayers, fireworks and fairs marked the Lunar New Year on Tuesday — alongside 21st-century humanoid robots. The activities ushered in the Year of the Horse, one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, succeeding the Year of the Snake.

20 hours ago in National, Trending

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader's assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Good game, bad dunk contest. The highs and lows of an eventful NBA All-Star weekend

If you still didn't like the NBA's newest All-Star Game format, you probably just don't like All-Star games. That seemed to be the sports sphere's consensus after the U.S.-against-the-world, round-robin tournament Sunday produced three thrilling mini-games and several impressive individual performances.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday

Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open. When in doubt, call ahead or look up more specific schedules online for stores in your neighborhood.