6 days ago in Finance, Government, Local

Barton lawmakers to discuss 2026 budget

Lawmakers in Barton will hold a public hearing on the town's 2026 budget tonight at 6 p.m.

6 days ago in Business, Community, Finance, Local

Tompkins Insurance Agencies acquired by Illinois company

Illinois-based Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced Monday the purchase of Tompkins Insurance Agencies, which has offices in Ithaca, Cortland, and Trumansburg.

6 days ago in Community, Local

One airlifted after early morning bike crash at Cornell

On November 3, an unnamed victim suffered a head injury around 12:30 a.m. on Campus Road near Ho Plaza, according to the Cornell Daily Sun.

6 days ago in Business, Community, Entertainment

Snap, share, support: William Mattar’s 2025 Pet Photo Contest helps rescue animals

William Mattar Law Offices' Rescue a Shelter Animal contest is returning for another year.

6 days ago in World

Famine spreads to two more areas in Sudan, global hunger authority says

Famine has spread to two regions of war-torn Sudan, including a major city in Darfur where paramilitary fighters have been rampaging, a global hunger monitoring group said Monday, as the war has created the world's largest humanitarian disaster.

6 days ago in National

NYC mayoral candidates make final push ahead of Election Day

New York City's mayoral candidates are making a final push Monday to get voters to the polls, as the race to lead America's biggest city nears its finale.

6 days ago in Sports, Trending

After the $500 million Dodgers’ title repeat, what’s next for MLB?

The $500 million Los Angeles Dodgers' thrilling World Series win over the Toronto Blue Jays attracted record international attention for Major League Baseball, affirmed LA's status as the sport's best team and drew more attention to baseball's payroll disparity heading into what is likely to be contentious labor negotiations.

6 days ago in Community, Education, Local, Real Estate

Ithaca board approves plans for Jewish center at Cornell

On Oct. 28, the Ithaca Planning & Development Board granted final approval for a community center on West Campus.

6 days ago in Sports

NFL is wide open through Week 9 with no dominant teams

The Colts became mistake-prone. The Packers wasted opportunities. The Lions got pushed around. The Chiefs fell out of a playoff spot. Both conference leaders looked ordinary Sunday and other top teams had rough games. The NFL looks more wide open every week.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Which stars are joining this year’s lineup?

Ciara, Foreigner, Lil Jon, Kool & the Gang, Busta Rhymes, Mickey Guyton and Teyana Taylor will feature in this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which will also cement "KPop Demon Hunters" as a pop culture phenomenon with appearances by the movie's singers on the ground and cute characters in balloons overhead.

6 days ago in National

Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he ‘won’t be extorted’ by Democrats

The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. Millions of people could lose food aid benefits, health care subsidies are set to expire and there are few real talks between the parties over how to end it.

6 days ago in Local, Sports

Cornell football extends win streak; Bills top Chiefs

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

6 days ago in Community, Government, Health, Local, Politics

Cortland to host info sessions on retiree health insurance

Cortland Mayor Scott Steve says a key point in shaping the 2026 budget in health insurance for retired city workers.

6 days ago in Community, Education, Local, Local Sports

Ithaca College cuts ribbon on Egan Family Track & Field Complex

On October 25, Ithaca College President La Jerne Terry Cornish and other school officials cut the ribbon at a dedication ceremony for the brand-new Egan Family Track & Field Complex.

6 days ago in Business, Community, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local

El Amigo Tacos and Tequila opens on Main Street in Trumansburg

On October 30, after months of work, El Amigo Tacos and Tequila welcomed its first customers in the village on Trumansburg.

6 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

New historic marker recognizes Greenman House in Cortland

A new historic marker in Cortland recognizes the Greenman House, built in 1896 with design plans from George F. Barber's 1895 American Homes catalogue.

1 week ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: November 1st

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

1 week ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Regional, Sports

North Carolina football haunts Syracuse on Halloween

Syracuse football lost to North Carolina 27-10 on Friday, October 31st.

1 week ago in Community, Crime, Local

2 Ithacans charged with Halloween burglary

Juan Breton and Allison Pratt are facing charges after being caught committing a burglary on Halloween.

1 week ago in Community, Crime, Local

IPD investigating West State St. shooting

IPD says officers were called around 2:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 for a shooting in the 300 block of West State St.