4 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Government, Local, Politics

Legislators considering ‘improvements’ to Tompkins County jail

Changes at the Tompkins County jail are under consideration.

4 weeks ago in Local, Local Sports, Sports

WHCU Sports 9-12-25

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

State Police announce new search efforts in Tioga County cold case

New search efforts for Michele Harris, last seen on September 11th, 2001, are being made by New York State Police.

4 weeks ago in Community, Government, Local

Officials debut early Center of Government design drafts in Tompkins County

Holt Architects and Fischer Associates recently presented initial conceptual drawings of the Center of Government building in Tompkins County.

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

Advocates call on state to increase Personal Needs Allowance for nursing home seniors

Local advocates are calling on state lawmakers to increase the $50 Personal Needs Allowance (PNA) for residents whose nursing home stay is paid by Medicaid.

4 weeks ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: September 11th

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

4 weeks ago in Sports

Paul Skenes tops 200 strikeouts as Pirates manage his workload

After surpassing 200 strikeouts for the first time in his career, Pirates ace Paul Skenes admitted it was good to get a breather. The NL Cy Young front-runner reached 203, fanning eight Orioles batters in Pittsburgh's 2-1, 10-inning loss to Baltimore on Wednesday night.

4 weeks ago in World

Prince Harry has tea with his father, King Charles III, in their first meeting in over a year

Britain's Prince Harry joined his father, King Charles III, for tea on Wednesday at the monarch's London home, the first time they've met in well over a year.

4 weeks ago in National

Authorities search for conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killer but provide little about motive

Authorities searched on Thursday for a sniper who assassinated Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, with one bullet and then slipped away in the mayhem resulting from the latest act of political violence to befall America.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

US marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks

Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims.

4 weeks ago in National

US inflation worsened last month as the cost of gas, food and airfares jumped

Inflation moved higher last month as the price of gas, groceries, hotel rooms and airfare rose, along with the cost of clothes and used cars.

4 weeks ago in Crime, Government, Local, National, Politics

Riley, Mannion condemn killing of conservative Charlie Kirk

Rep. John Mannion and Rep. Josh Riley make statements strongly condemning the killing of Charlie Kirk.

4 weeks ago in Local, Local Sports, Sports

WHCU Sports 9-11-25

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4 weeks ago in Community, Local

20-year-old man still missing at Buttermilk Falls State Park

New York State Police say 20-year-old Jonathan Dagostino has been missing at Buttermilk Falls State Park since Sunday.

4 weeks ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local

ICSD Board extends superintendent contract

On September 9, the Ithaca City School District (ICSD) Board of Education voted to extend the Superintendent's contract through 2029.

4 weeks ago in Community, Government, Lifestyle, Local

Tompkins County Administration presents recommended ’26 budget

On September 2, officials presented the first budget draft to Tompkins County Legislators.

4 weeks ago in National

West Nile virus cases running higher than normal, prompting health warnings

West Nile virus infections are intense so far this year, with case counts running 40% higher than normal, health officials say.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event

Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, died Wednesday after being shot at a college event, Trump said. The co-founder and CEO of the youth organization Turning Point USA, the 31-year-old Kirk is the latest victim in a spasm of political violence across the United States.

4 weeks ago in Sports

NBA will not rush judgment in Kawhi Leonard investigation, Commissioner Adam Silver says

The NBA will not rush to any judgment in its probe of whether a business relationship between Kawhi Leonard and a California company was legitimate or merely a way for the Los Angeles Clippers to circumvent salary cap rules, Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday.

4 weeks ago in Sports

NCAA bans 3 college basketball players for betting on their own games at Fresno St, San Jose St

The NCAA banned three men's college basketball players for sports betting on Wednesday, saying they had bet on their own games at Fresno State and San Jose State and were able to share thousands of dollars in payouts.