3 weeks ago in World

Global tuberculosis diagnoses rise to a record, but deaths fall, WHO reports

The number of people diagnosed with tuberculosis worldwide rose again last year, eclipsing 2023's record total, World Health Organization officials said Wednesday.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Ohio State stays on top of playoff bracket, while Miami makes a big move

Not surprisingly, Ohio State stayed at the top of the rankings, and there was a healthy debate about whether last weekend's action warranted keeping Indiana at No. 2, one spot ahead of Texas A&M.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

A happy circumstance: Bob Ross paintings sell for more than $600K to help public TV stations

Three paintings from famously chill public television legend Bob Ross sold Tuesday for more than $600,000 at auction. The paintings were the first of 30 Ross works being sold to benefit public TV stations hurt by cuts in federal funding.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Meghan Trainor says she ‘Still Don’t Care’ — because her new album and tour are about growth

In the decade following her debut album, Meghan Trainor has lived myriad lives — but the message of her bright, cheery pop music has remained the same: Stay true to who you are and ignore the haters. That spirit endures on her lead single, the jovial "Still Don't Care," the first tease of her forthcoming seventh full-length album, "Toy with Me," out April 24.

3 weeks ago in Community, Government, Local, Real Estate

Cayuga Heights leaders to discuss housing proposal

The Cayuga Heights Planning Board and Board of Trustees will hold a joint meeting tonight about a proposed development on East Upland Road.

3 weeks ago in Local, Sports

Knicks extend win streak; Sabres visit Utah

Find local and national sports updates here with the WHCU Sports Report.

3 weeks ago in Community, Government, Local, Politics

Dawson worried about rising costs of COG project

Tompkins County Legislator Deborah Dawson is concerned about rising costs for the Center of Government building project.

3 weeks ago in Community, Education, Local

Proposed ICSD-ITA contract includes longer workday

Superintendent Dr. Luvelle Brown tells 607 News Now the workday would expand to 7 hours and 20 minutes each weekday except Wednesdays.

3 weeks ago in Community, Government, Health, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

All ByHeart infant formula products recalled over botulism concern

The recall, which was first reported over the weekend, was expanded to include all ByHeart products on November 10 due to an ongoing nationwide outbreak of infant botulism.

3 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Feed FLX Pets initiative collecting donations in Tompkins County

The Feed FLX Pets initiative is collecting donations to help families in need avoid choosing between cost-of-living expenses and keeping their pet while federal benefits are cut off.

3 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Cayuga County Sheriff will not seek reelection after current term

On November 11, Cayuga County Sheriff Schenck announced that he intends to retire after his current term, which runs through the end of 2026.

3 weeks ago in Community, Government, Health, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Gillibrand introduces bills to help seniors with rising cost of living

On November 7, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced the Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act, and the Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act.

3 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Renzi Estate endowed fund at CNYCF establishes community grant program in Cortland County

On November 7, the Central New York Community Foundation’s (CNYCF) received a $12 million dollar gift from the estate of Nicholas and Agnes Renzi.

3 weeks ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Webb secures $200k to increase security at Broome-Tioga BOCES

On November 10, Senator Lea Webb announced $200,000 in funding for Broome-Tioga BOCES through the State Senate's Community Resiliency, Economic Stability, and Technology Program (CREST).

3 weeks ago in Community, Health, Lifestyle, Local

TCPL Food Resource Fair set for Thursday in Ithaca

On November 13, the Tompkins County Public Library is hosting a free Food Resource Fair.

3 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Investigation underway after Union Springs’ Frontenac Park vandalized

On November 10, significant damage was done at Frontenac Park in Union Springs.

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown pleads not guilty to attempted murder charge stemming from Miami shooting

Former NFL star Antonio Brown was returning Tuesday to Miami to face an attempted murder charge stemming from a May shooting, with his lawyer filing a not guilty plea on his behalf.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley died from injuries suffered in fall

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, died from blunt force injuries to the head that he suffered in a fall earlier this year, an autopsy has determined.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Mavericks fire GM Nico Harrison 9 months after widely panned Luka Doncic trade

The Dallas Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday, an admission nine months later that the widely criticized trade of Luka Doncic backfired on the franchise.

3 weeks ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: November 11th

(607NewsNow) — On this day in rock history, hear from Kat Walters of I-100 Iconic Rock about Pink Floyd, Led…