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Cortland house fire ruled accidental

On Feb. 28th, firefighters were called to a home in the city’s Fifth Ward just before 2:30 p.m. after a neighbor saw smoke coming from the structure.

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Fugitive from justice arrested in Ithaca

On Feb. 26, just after 1 p.m., deputies assisted the Cornell Police Department in taking Alvonsey Manigault into custody as a fugitive from justice.

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Connected Stitches hosting first Fiber Arts Retreat at Camp Casowasco

From June 26th to 28th, 2026, a Fiber Arts Retreat will be taking place at Camp Casowasco.

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Cady Library trustees appoint new president, secretary

On Feb. 17, Elizabeth Shay was appointed president of the library's Board of Trustees.

1 week ago in Entertainment

‘Sinners’ takes top prize at the Actor Awards, setting up an Oscar showdown

After a near awards-season sweep by "One Battle After Another," "Sinners" won best ensemble at the Screen Actors Guild's 32nd Actor Awards on Sunday, shaking up the Oscar race and setting up a potential nail-biter finale in two weeks at the Academy Awards.

1 week ago in National

FBI investigates Texas bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist act

A gunman wearing clothes with an Iranian flag design and the words "Property of Allah" killed two people and wounded 14 early Sunday at a Texas bar, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The FBI is investigating the shooting, which erupted a day after the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran, as a potential act of terrorism.

1 week ago in National

Rev. Jesse Jackson returns home to South Carolina to lie in state

After a long career of fighting for civil rights, the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is visiting his home for one last time to lie in state at the South Carolina Capitol on Monday.

1 week ago in World

A look at some of the contenders to be Iran’s supreme leader after the killing of Khamenei

Iran's leaders are scrambling to replace Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for 37 years before he was killed in the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment.

1 week ago in Sports

President of Iran’s soccer federation says World Cup participation in US is in doubt

The president of Iran's soccer federation says he does not know if the national team can play World Cup matches in the United States following the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment of his country.

1 week ago in Entertainment

What to Stream: Harry Styles, ‘War Machine,’ Steve Carell, ‘Young Sherlock’ and Pokémon Pokopia

Harry Styles' fourth solo album, "Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally," and Guy Ritchie's detective series "Young Sherlock" are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

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Cornell hockey teams protect home ice with multiple wins

In the ECAC quarterfinals, the Cornell women's hockey team swept Colgate in a best-of-three series.

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What’s new about SNAP? Tompkins County DSS leader explains

Tompkins County Department of Social Services Commissioner Brittanie Earle tells 607 News Now federal law changed last year. 

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IPD says pedestrian struck Feb. 10 was trying to cross street

Investigators determined a pedestrian was trying to cross Elmira Road on Feb. 10 when they were struck by someone driving a Chevrolet Silverado.

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Cornell to launch part-time, online bachelor’s degree in 2027

Cornell is launching a new program to increase accessibility to higher education.

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Trustees posthumously recognize educator with TC3 Friend of the College Award

On February 26, the TC3 Board of Trustees presented the late Regina Grantham with the 2026 Friend of the College Award.

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Weekend top picks: Shred the Night, The Machine Performs Pink Floyd, and more

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

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Ithaca playwright Wendy Dann opens brand new ‘Milkweed’ at Kitchen Theatre Company

Tonight is the opening night for Milkweed, an original play by Ithaca College professor and playwright Wendy Dann.

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IPD arrests 3 for meth possession during traffic stop

The Ithaca Police Department seized over 50 grams of meth during a traffic stop.

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Authorities investigating student school threat at S-VE Middle School

On February 25, district officials say they became aware of a rumored potential threat of violence by a student at the Middle School around 10:30 a.m.

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Ithaca Tompkins International Airport resumes third daily flight to Washington Dulles International Airport

The Ithaca Tompkins International Airport will offer 3 daily departures to Washington, D.C. starting on March 5th, 2026.

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23 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

‘Country’ Joe McDonald, ’60s rock star, proud protest counterculture icon, dies at 84

"Country" Joe McDonald, a hippie rock star of the 1960s whose "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die Rag" was a four-lettered rebuke to the Vietnam War that became an anthem for protesters and a highlight of the Woodstock music festival, died Sunday. He was 84.

24 hours ago in Trending, World

Iran names Khamenei’s son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war as oil prices surge

Iran named the hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader on Monday, signaling no letup in the war launched by the United States and Israel. Oil prices surged as Iran attacked regional energy infrastructure and the U.S. and Israel bombed targets across Iran.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener

Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand slam and an RBI single in a 10-run second inning to lead defending champion Japan over Taiwan 13-0 Friday night in its World Baseball Classic opener.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff’s records show, though charge is not clear

Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early Thursday, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's office, which didn't say what charge she faces.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

An Oscar race that looked like a runaway may be a close call, after all

Who says to beware the Ides of March? A March 15 Academy Awards may feel late. By then, it will be almost a year since "Sinners" sunk its teeth into moviegoers last April. Some nominees have been on the campaign trail since the Cannes Film Festival in May.