2 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional

State Police investigating fatal hit and run in Geneva

On October 23, authorities received a report of a deceased person in the southbound lane of Pre Emption Road after a hit and run.

2 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office: Missing woman located safe

UPDATE: 36-year-old Stephanie Kemp has been located and is safe after being reported missing on October 22nd..

2 weeks ago in Finance, Local

Ithaca press conference to unveil report on IDA housing tax breaks

Local and state organizations will hold a press conference today, October 24, at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Ithaca.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami complete new contract. He’ll remain with the club at least into 2026

Lionel Messi has finally agreed to a new contract with Inter Miami, a deal that required several months to complete and ensures that the sport's biggest icon will be with the Major League Soccer club for its planned move into a new stadium next year.

2 weeks ago in National

States worry about how to fill the gap in food aid ahead of a federal benefits halt

Officials in Louisiana, Vermont and Virginia pledged Thursday to keep food aid flowing to recipients in their states, even if the federal program is stalled next month because of the government shutdown.

2 weeks ago in National

Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads

President Donald Trump announced he's ending "all trade negotiations" with Canada because of a television ad opposing U.S. tariffs that he said misstated the facts and called "egregious behavior" aimed at influencing U.S. court decisions.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Fall Guide

Weekend top picks: Halloween in Downtown Ithaca, Haunted Wine Walk, and more

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

2 weeks ago in Community, Local

Cornell director to become CMoG president in February

Dr. Jessica Levin Martinez will step down as director of Cornell's Johnson Museum of Art to become the next Corning Museum of Glass president and executive director in February.

2 weeks ago in Local, Sports

Ithaca College, Cornell to host football games this weekend

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

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

Lansing Town Board agrees to extend public comment period on moratorium proposal

The Lansing Town Board agreed to extend a deadline on accepting public comments in writing about a proposed 1-year moratorium on land use development.

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

Osborne to run for 3rd term as Tompkins County sheriff

Tompkins County Sheriff Derek Osborne is running for a third term.

2 weeks ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local

GreenStar donates to Sciencenter through Bags for Change program

On October 22, GreenStar Food Co-Op presented the Sciencenter with a check for $576.48.

2 weeks ago in Community, Government, Lifestyle, Local

City of Ithaca seeks members for Zoning Advisory Committee

Ithaca is asking anyone interested in helping to shape the city to come forward and serve on the Zoning Advisory Committee.

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

Tompkins, Cortland County residents among graduating state troopers

Caden Congdon of Cortland, Jonathan Elmore of Homer, Madison Sciera of Homer, and Richard Henry of Groton are now New York State Troopers.

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

Prescription Drug Takeback event Saturday in Owego

On October 25, as part of the DEA’s National Takeback campaign, you can get rid of all solid forms of prescription drugs, including tablets, capsules, and patches.

2 weeks ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: October 23rd

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

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Ithaca Generator Open House to celebrate local creators this weekend

The Ithaca Generator's Annual Open House will take place on Sunday, October 26th from noon to 4 p.m.

2 weeks ago in National

Trump backs off planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after talking to the mayor

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's backing off a planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after speaking to the mayor, as protesters gathered outside a U.S. Coast Guard base where they were located.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons make the case for the wild ride that is ‘Bugonia’

"Bugonia" arrives in select theaters this weekend on a wave of good buzz and reviews after premiering at the Venice Film Festival. But it's also coming into a theatrical marketplace that has been, at best, tough on art films and awards hopefuls, no matter how starry or well-reviewed.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Rookie Trey Yesasave to start World Series opener for Blue Jays, just his 7th big league game

Rookie Trey Yesasave will start Friday night's World Series opener for the Toronto Blue Jays against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers and Blake Snell, giving the 22-year-old more postseason starts than career regular-season outings.