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6 hours ago in National

No public sign of a response to Savannah Guthrie’s message to her mother’s kidnapper

There was no public sign early Thursday of a response to NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's message to her 84-year-old mother's kidnapper.

23 hours ago in National, Trending

Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison

A man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison after a federal prosecutor said his crime was unacceptable "in this country or anywhere."

1 day ago in National

Trump’s border czar announces 700 immigration officers to immediately leave Minnesota

The Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to cooperate by turning over arrested immigrants, border czar Tom Homan said Wednesday.

2 days ago in National, Trending

‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie asks for prayers to help bring her missing mom home

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is asking for prayers to help bring home her 84-year-old mother, whom authorities in Arizona believe was kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken against her will.

3 days ago in National

Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources

In the 100th year since the nation's earliest observances of Black History Month — which began when scholar Carter G. Woodson pioneered the first Negro History Week — celebrations will go on. The current political climate has energized civil rights organizations, artists and academics to engage young people on a full telling of America's story.

Lifestyle

3 hours ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Health officials seek info about dog bite in Ithaca

On Feb. 4, a small white dog allegedly bit someone outside of the Fairview Apartment Complex at 522 Dryden Road around 11:30 a.m.

11 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Cortland looks to build on Randall Park Improvements Project

On February 3, Cortland Common Council members unanimously authorized an application for a $390,000 Municipal Parks and Recreation grant.

11 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Recently retired, terminal Cortland K9 Officer Max to stay with partner

On Feb. 3, Cortland Common Council members officially approved the transfer of ownership of K9 Officer Max to his handler and partner, Officer Alexander Perkins of the Cortland Police Dept.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours

If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far. It doesn't get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.

1 day ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Catholic Charities Tioga County set to cut ribbon on community food truck

On February 6, Catholic Charities of Tioga County will cut the ribbon on its new community food truck, Serving Hope on Wheels.

Sports

6 hours ago in Olympics, Sports

Finland women’s Olympic hockey game vs. Canada postponed after stomach virus depletes roster

Finland women's hockey team's preliminary round-opening game against Canada on Thursday has been postponed due to a stomach virus depleting Finland's roster. The game was rescheduled to Feb. 12.

1 day ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan Cortina Games

The start of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy is days away. The torch relay is nearly complete and some of the top athletes are already making headlines. There are 16 sports in all, including some never seen before, and 116 gold medals are waiting to be awarded.

1 day ago in Business, Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

16 IC students head to Super Bowl 60

Eight students from the Park School of Communications and eight from the School of Business will get first-hand education in live televised sports at Super Bowl 60.

1 day ago in Local, Sports

WHCU Sports 2-4-26

Find updates on the TC3 Panthers, New York Rangers, New York Knicks, and more with the WHCU Sports Report.

1 day ago in Community, Local, Sports

Ithaca College names new head football coach

On February 3, IC Athletic Director Aaron Bouyea announced that Brandon Maguire has been selected to lead the Bombers, effective immediately.

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3 hours ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Health officials seek info about dog bite in Ithaca

On Feb. 4, a small white dog allegedly bit someone outside of the Fairview Apartment Complex at 522 Dryden Road around 11:30 a.m.

4 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

Cortland man found with drugs in car during Ithaca traffic stop, sheriff says

34-year-old Breon Brooks is charged with two separate counts of felony drug possession.

9 hours ago in Business, Community, Local

K-House, Feel Goods preparing move to downtown Ithaca

Downtown Ithaca Alliance CEO Nan Rohrer tells us two Ithaca-area businesses are moving closer to the Commons.

9 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

Broome County father & son arrested on drug charges

NYSP say a months-long investigation wrapped up Monday with the arrests of 41-year-old William Dickerson III and 22-year-old Tyler Dickerson.

9 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

CPD fills federally-funded COPS position

Officer Joseph Peters was chosen Tuesday, Feb. 3 for the role of Community Oriented Policing Services, or COPS.

News

6 hours ago in Entertainment

Jon Hamm on hosting NFL Honors and ‘fellow Pisces’ Bad Bunny’s moment: ‘I applaud him as an artist’

When Jon Hamm first attended the NFL Honors, the league's annual awards show was still finding its footing. It was a relatively new addition to Super Bowl week that had yet to fully define what it would become.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Penny the Doberman pinscher wins the 150th Westminster dog show

A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, netting U.S. show dogs' most coveted prize — and giving veteran handler Andy Linton another win after nearly four decades.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Super Bowl LX ads feature AI, weight-loss drugs and celebs from George Clooney to Kendall Jenner

As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, the battle off the field for advertisers to win over 120 million-plus viewers will be just as heated as the rivalry between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.

1 day ago in Business, Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

16 IC students head to Super Bowl 60

Eight students from the Park School of Communications and eight from the School of Business will get first-hand education in live televised sports at Super Bowl 60.

2 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Ithaca College alum wins 7th Grammy Award

Class of '79 Bomber Elaine Martone became the first woman to win Classical Producer of the Year in three consecutive years.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a first for a Spanish-language album

Bad Bunny won album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for his critically-acclaimed "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," closing out a surprising and history-making night. It is the first time a Spanish-language album has taken home the top prize.

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23 hours ago in National, Trending

Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison

A man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison after a federal prosecutor said his crime was unacceptable "in this country or anywhere."

1 day ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan Cortina Games

The start of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy is days away. The torch relay is nearly complete and some of the top athletes are already making headlines. There are 16 sports in all, including some never seen before, and 116 gold medals are waiting to be awarded.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners

It's a tale as old as time, or at least as old as TikTok: chicken nuggets lovingly topped with a dab of caviar. McDonald's is embracing the trend this Valentine's Day with a limited-time McNugget Caviar kit. The free kit, which will be available on McNuggetCaviar.com on Feb. 10, pairs a one-ounce tin of Paramount's Siberian sturgeon caviar with a $25 McDonald's gift card to buy McNuggets.