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3 weeks ago in Features
Fat Bear Week opens for Alaska’s heavyweight crown. Can Chunk, the 1,200-pound champ, win again?
After a summer spent packing away sockeye salmon, Alaska's heftiest brown bears are ready to throw their weight around. Online voting began Tuesday for Fat Bear Week, the annual contest that pits the rotund residents of Katmai National Park and Preserve against each other for the title of most oversized ursine.
3 weeks ago in National
California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops
It's harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as changing drinking habits have caused demand to plunge. The decline is forcing some growers to tear out vineyards that their families have grown for generations.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Jaxson Dart injures his knee as several Giants stars get banged up in loss to Rams
If there were a list of most important New York Giants, seemingly all those key players got hurt at some point during a 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, starting with quarterback Jaxson Dart injuring his left knee during his team's first series.
3 weeks ago in World
Polo strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane off Mexico’s Pacific coast
Hurricane Polo grew into a Category 5 storm Tuesday in the eastern Pacific off southwestern Mexico and was forecast to bring heavy rain to southwestern Mexico but remain offshore.
Plato’s Closet in Ithaca offers vouchers for savings on clothing and accessories
A new Cayuga Marketplace deal can save you money on gently used clothing and accessories at the Plato's Closet in Ithaca.
Proposed joint fire district in Dryden would save money, Leifer says
The town of Dryden will hold a public hearing on Oct. 1.
NYSP to crack down on speeders in new campaign
"Fall Safe Speed" starts today and will last through Sunday across NY.
Limited access this week at Owego PD, village court
The public is advised to call ahead to arrange a meeting time.
IFD assistant chief promoted to deputy chief
Assistant Chief and Fire Marshal Rob Shepherd has been promoted to deputy chief, effective September 20.
Riley’s “Tranq” bill passes in House
Riley co-sponsored the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act to crack down on the drug.
NYSP credit driver response in tanker truck fire
On September 18, a tanker truck hauling oil caught fire on I-81 in Marathon.
Marathon man charged with disseminating indecent material to minor
Daniel Buchanan is accused of sending inappropriate pictures and messages to someone under 17.
Cornell releases statement on sexual violence allegations
On September 21, Cornell University issued a statement in response to the recently announced lawsuit alleging gang rape at a fraternity in 2024.
New associate principal joins New Roots school
Delmer Padgett III is a Candor, NY native and graduate of Ithaca College.
Chemung County Sheriff’s Office investigating altercation at Nelly concert
Investigators are trying to identify someone who was involved in the fracas, which happened September 11 at Tag's Summer Stage.
3 weeks ago in World
World leaders in New York to grapple with climate. Fuel prices, AI and disasters complicate things
World and business leaders gathering this week in New York are being forced to grapple with the increasingly urgent costs of climate change, soaring energy prices and the human toll from this summer's oppressive heat waves, prolific wildfires and catastrophic Nepal flood.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27, family representative says
Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on Sunday at age 27, a family representative said. Gerber died at a rehab facility, according to online records of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Justin Verlander is retiring. With a work stoppage on the horizon, how many others might join him?
The 43-year-old Justin Verlander has already announced this is his final year. Some other prominent players may also have made — or might be making — their last appearances in the major leagues.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Injuries to Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels deprive the NFL of 2 young stars
Caleb Williams was carted off the field with a hamstring injury. Jayden Daniels needed a cart after he dislocated his elbow again. Williams and Daniels already were linked together as Heisman Trophy winners selected with the first two picks of the 2024 NFL draft.
