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Lapeer to present plans for new highway garage
The town aims to fund the project without raising property taxes.
Auburn Police seek assistance in criminal mischief investigation
Police are trying to identify the owner of the pictured truck.
10 hours ago in Entertainment
Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store clashed on social media. Behind it, power dynamics loomed
The conflict from over the weekend, involving a high-priced mechanical bird, is raising more issues than just the quality of customer service. It's also a case study in power dynamics, and the differential that exists between someone with a high profile and those without.
10 hours ago in Sports
Freddy Peralta, Liam Hicks lift the Rays to a 3-1 win over the Guardians that evens the ALCS at 1-1
Freddy Peralta threw six innings of four-hit ball, Liam Hicks lined a two-run single after José Ramírez's fielding error and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 Tuesday night to even the AL Championship Series at 1-1.
11 hours ago in Sports
Jury finds Tyreek Hill liable for 2 battery counts, awards $500,000 to the NFL star’s estranged wife
A Miami jury on Tuesday found Tyreek Hill liable for two counts of battery but not liable for the eight remaining claims made by Lakeeta Vaccaro — ending the high-profile civil trial involving the NFL wide receiver and his estranged wife.
MAVAC ambulance damaged while responding to Freetown call
The vehicle was sideswiped by a tractor on McGraw-Marathon Rd., officials said.
Tompkins County still measles-free despite statewide increase
On Oct. 13, the NYS Department of Health released the latest data for confirmed measles cases.
Waverly man files lawsuit against village, mayor, police department
The resident is accusing the group of violating his First and Fourteenth Amendment rights.
Riley bill would restore essential plan coverage for 450,000 New Yorkers
If passed, the bill would restore federal funding cut in the One Big Beautiful Bill.
Ithaca College conceptualizes restructuring plan to consolidate five schools into three
At an all-faculty meeting on October 13th, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Melanie Stein announced the school's potential plan to consolidate their five schools into three.
New executive director named at Ithaca’s State Theatre
Lanny Brown will start his tenure on Oct. 27.
Cornell bans fraternity house parties and social events for remainder of academic year
On Oct. 13, Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff released a statement highlighting actions being taken to curb sexual assault and support victims.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur
An aging ex-gang leader was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur near the Las Vegas Strip.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Lena Dunham to bring back ‘Girls’ for a 5-episode run on HBO 10 years after its finale
"Girls," the show that was the voice of its generation — or at least a voice of a generation — is coming back. HBO announced Tuesday that creator and star Lena Dunham and nearly all of the core cast will return for a limited five-episode run a decade after its finale.
1 day ago in National
Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports
Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.
Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.
Ithaca Common Council holding public hearing and discussion regarding Lower Elm Street housing development
On Wednesday, October 14th at 6:00 p.m., the Ithaca Common Council will hold a public hearing and discussion on a conceptual approval of the Lower Elm Street housing development.
4-H Camp Owahta holding fundraiser at Cortland Country Music Park in hopes of finishing rebuild after 2025 fire
After the 2025 fire, the camp is still looking for funds to complete repairs needed to bring the cabins, bathhouses, electrical systems, program spaces, accessibility, waterfront and pond areas, safety infrastructure, and other aging camp facilities back to their original vigor.