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6 hours ago in National

Father who gave his son the gun used in a Georgia high school shooting to be sentenced

A sentencing hearing was underway Thursday for a man who gave his son the gun used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia after he was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie says in a new video that her family is living an unending nightmare nearly six months after her mother's disappearance and pleads with her kidnappers: "Tell us where to look for her."

3 days ago in National

Traffic to start flowing Monday across new bridge between Canada and US

Traffic is set to start flowing Monday across a new bridge over the Detroit River that will serve as a critical route for trade, jobs and tourism between Canada and the U.S.

6 days ago in National

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states

Federal health officials on Friday expanded the scope of their investigation into an outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite to four additional states, broadening the size of the largest U.S. outbreak of cyclospora.

6 days ago in National

There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025

The number of measles cases in the U.S. has surpassed the record-breaking tally for all of 2025, with five more months of 2026 still to come.

Lifestyle

9 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local

Apalachin Library to host free circus

There’ll be ice cream, popcorn, activities, and a bubble machine.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Do you toss food once the date on the label has passed? Experts say that’s often a waste

If you've ever tossed out a carton of milk or a container of yogurt solely because the date on the packaging had passed, you're not alone. Many people throw away food simply because of the date printed on the label. But often it is still perfectly edible, according to experts.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

Biking to work: Tips to get started, stay safe and look presentable when you arrive

If you've considered bike commuting but assumed you needed expensive gear and to be in excellent physical shape, or worried about arriving at work disheveled or smelly, there are ways to overcome those hurdles.

6 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Classic car show nears in Newark Valley

Antique cars and trucks will be showcased on Saturday.

6 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Annual Route 90 Garage Sale begins today from Homer to Montezuma

There are roughly 50 miles of garage sales over the next three days along Route 90 in Cortland and Cayuga County.

Sports

7 hours ago in Sports

Taysom Hill announces the end of his time with the Saints, but not his retirement from the NFL

Taysom Hill, a former BYU quarterback who evolved into a productive multi-position player for the New Orleans Saints, has announced that he won't be returning to the team with which he spent his first nine NFL seasons.

9 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Binghamton University names women’s flag football coach

Jeff Melesky will lead the new program for the Bearcats.

1 day ago in Sports

Browns’ Ward becomes NFL’s highest-paid DB with 2-year, $62.2 million extension, AP source says

Denzel Ward has agreed to a two-year extension with the Cleveland Browns that will make him the highest-paid defensive back in the NFL, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.

1 day ago in Sports

Tigers’ Skubal on schedule to face Orioles on Wednesday with trade deadline approaching

Tarik Skubal is still the ace of the Detroit Tigers' pitching staff as far as manager A.J. Hinch is concerned. Hinch confirmed Tuesday that Skubal is still scheduled to start on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles.

1 day ago in Sports

Ohtani’s bat stays hot, but his next bullpen session waits on 2 aching spots

Shohei Ohtani says his right biceps is not 100% in addition to his sore left knee, and both factored into the Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way superstar not throwing a bullpen last week.

Local News from 607NewsNow

5 minutes ago in Entertainment, Local

Historical railroad landmark in Cortland becomes Airbnb, offers authentic 1900s guest experience

Fresh

Formerly Madden's Lunchroom, Airbnb rental The Lunchroom in Cortland allows guests to step into a different era during their stay.

9 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local

Apalachin Library to host free circus

There’ll be ice cream, popcorn, activities, and a bubble machine.

10 hours ago in Community, Education, Local, Politics

Tompkins County IDA preparing response to ICSD concerns, chair says

Legislator Deborah Dawson questions concerns mentioned by the Ithaca school board.

11 hours ago in Community, Education, Local

Cornell president says student made antisemitic remarks

Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff said the comment was 'hateful.'

11 hours ago in Community, Local, Regional

Webb presents Lt. Col. Cornell Morris with Liberty Medal

On July 28, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and licensed clinical social worker Cornell Morris was honored for a lifetime of service.

News

5 minutes ago in Entertainment, Local

Historical railroad landmark in Cortland becomes Airbnb, offers authentic 1900s guest experience

Fresh

Formerly Madden's Lunchroom, Airbnb rental The Lunchroom in Cortland allows guests to step into a different era during their stay.

6 hours ago in Entertainment

Glen Hansard, Irish musician who won Oscar for ‘Once,’ dies in motorcycle crash

Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, who won an Academy Award for the 2007 film "Once," died in a motorcycle crash on the outskirts of Dublin early Wednesday, his management said. He was 56.

7 hours ago in Entertainment

Wildfires force George Clooney’s family to evacuate their home in southern France

George Clooney has said his family has been forced to evacuate their home in southeastern France as a wildfire burned nearby, his agent said Thursday.

9 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local

Apalachin Library to host free circus

There’ll be ice cream, popcorn, activities, and a bubble machine.

9 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Binghamton University names women’s flag football coach

Jeff Melesky will lead the new program for the Bearcats.

1 day ago in Entertainment

‘Super Troopers’ at 25: A quarter-century of mustaches and maple syrup — and a new film

A quarter of a century is a long time for mustache rides and syrup binges, but "Super Troopers" has gotten a lot of mileage out of the simple joys of friends goofing around.

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3 days ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie says in a new video that her family is living an unending nightmare nearly six months after her mother's disappearance and pleads with her kidnappers: "Tell us where to look for her."

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘The Odyssey’ earns $87M in its second weekend, Christopher Nolan’s best second weekend yet

"The Odyssey" continued to exert a mighty hold on moviegoers in its second weekend in North American theaters, with $87 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

1 week ago in Trending, World

Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after a brazen heist, but no jewels are on display

The Louvre's Apollo gallery on Wednesday reopened to the public for the first time since 88 million euros ($102 million) worth of crown jewels were stolen in a dramatic daytime heist.