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Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US

Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continued to threaten rain and pose flooding risks Thursday after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case

Tiger Woods ' attorney intends to fight an attempt by prosecutors to subpoena the golfer's prescription drug records following his arrest last month in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence.

4 days ago in National

Swalwell exits California governor’s race after assault allegations as rivals seek his supporters

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell's abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader, injecting more turmoil into the campaign to lead the nation's most populous state.

1 week ago in National

Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March

The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House.

1 week ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, National, Regional

Seneca Falls makes USA Today’s 10 Best Historic Small Towns list

On April 8, the home of the women’s suffrage movement was named to USA Today’s 2026 10 Best Historic Small Towns list.

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12 hours ago in Community, Environment, Lifestyle, Local

Newfield residents to pick up roadside trash

On Saturday, April 18th, Newfield residents will pick up trash as part of Greenup Day.

12 hours ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local

Apalachin Library to host Titanic talk

Author John Pulos will discuss his book 'Titanic: My Story' this Saturday, April 18th at the Apalachin Library.

13 hours ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Politics

Tompkins County Health Board has empty seat to fill in Ithaca

Anyone interested in serving on the Tompkins County Health Board must be at least 18, live in Ithaca, and be a legal US citizen.

2 days ago in Business, Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local

Family Reading Partnership ‘shifts gears’ in $100K fundraiser, director says

Family Reading Partnership's new focus of their fundraiser is to be able to move to a different space in the Shops at Ithaca Mall instead of a new HVAC system for their current one.

3 days ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local

NYSEG starts $4.7 million upgrade project at Cayuga Heights substation

NYSEG is making upgrades to the substation on North Triphammer Rd. in Cayuga Heights.

Sports

12 hours ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Binghamton Black Bears continue quest for Cup

Binghamton will host the Topeka Scarecrows at 7 p.m. tonight.

14 hours ago in Community, Education, Local, Sports

Can and bottle drive Saturday in support of Cortland Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse

On April 18, the Cortland Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse Team is hosting a can and bottle drive at the high school.

1 day ago in Sports

Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham are eligible for NBA awards after successful appeals of 65-game rule

The Los Angeles Lakers ' Luka Dončić and Detroit Pistons ' Cade Cunningham will be eligible for awards such as MVP and All-NBA this season despite falling short of the 65-game minimum, the league and the National Basketball Players Association said Thursday.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States.

1 day ago in Sports

The Dodgers shattered MLB’s spending record at $515 million in 2025, 7 times the lowest payroll

The Dodgers shattered Major League Baseball's spending record with a combined $515 million in payroll and luxury tax last year en route to their second straight World Series title, according to final figures compiled by the commissioner's office, and Los Angeles is projected for the highest total again in 2026.

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4 hours ago in Education, Local

Local chemistry teacher in running to bring Bill Nye assembly to IHS

Ithaca High School (IHS) chemistry teacher Michelle Lee has made it through several rounds of the "America's Favorite Teacher" competition, her eyes on the prize of a Bill Nye school assembly.

6 hours ago in Local, Spring Activities Guide

United Way for Cortland County announces Swing Set Fundraiser for McGraw Recreation Park

The UWCC aims to upgrade McGraw Recreation Park's swing set at the upcoming McGraw Spring Day of Caring volunteer event on Friday, May 29th.

12 hours ago in Community, Environment, Lifestyle, Local

Newfield residents to pick up roadside trash

On Saturday, April 18th, Newfield residents will pick up trash as part of Greenup Day.

12 hours ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local

Apalachin Library to host Titanic talk

Author John Pulos will discuss his book 'Titanic: My Story' this Saturday, April 18th at the Apalachin Library.

13 hours ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Politics

Tompkins County Health Board has empty seat to fill in Ithaca

Anyone interested in serving on the Tompkins County Health Board must be at least 18, live in Ithaca, and be a legal US citizen.

News

12 hours ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Binghamton Black Bears continue quest for Cup

Binghamton will host the Topeka Scarecrows at 7 p.m. tonight.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Anitta, like you’ve never heard her before. The Brazilian superstar talks new album, ‘SNL’ and God

By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The lights are low in Studio 8H. All eyes —…

1 day ago in Entertainment

Christopher Nolan brings ‘The Odyssey’ to CinemaCon; Steven Spielberg previews ‘Disclosure Day’

Christopher Nolan gave theater owners a thrilling glimpse of "The Odyssey" on Wednesday evening at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. His adaptation of Homer's epic starring Matt Damon as Odysseus is one of the most hotly anticipated of the year, arriving in theaters on July 17.

1 day ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

SUNY Cortland women’s lacrosse stretches win streak

On Wednesday, the SUNY Cortland women's lacrosse team won its seventh game in a row.

2 days ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Ithaca College, SUNY Cortland men’s lacrosse teams to clash

The Ithaca College Bombers will host the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons at Higgins Stadium tonight at 7 p.m.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Tom Holland says new ‘Spider-Man’ is the most emotional, most mature, yet

Tom Holland's Peter Parker is dealing with the reality of making his friends forget his identity in the upcoming "Spider-Man" movie.

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1 day ago in National, Trending

Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US

Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continued to threaten rain and pose flooding risks Thursday after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case

Tiger Woods ' attorney intends to fight an attempt by prosecutors to subpoena the golfer's prescription drug records following his arrest last month in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States.