2 weeks ago in Community, Education, Local

OCM BOCES capital project approved by wide margin

Cortland County voters approved the $30.5 million OCM BOCES capital project by a vote of 1,235 to 240.

2 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Local

Freeville man pleads not guilty in Homer murder

20-year-old Aaron Keem pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder on Tuesday, November 18th.

2 weeks ago in Community, Finance, Government, Local, Politics

Common Council approves Ithaca reparations working group

$50,000 has been set aside in the 2025 budget for a study on reparations in Ithaca. 

2 weeks ago in Local, Sports

Cornell men’s soccer opens NCAA tourney; Knicks top Mavs

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

2 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

GIAC Harvest Festival Dinner set for Friday

GIAC will host a Harvest Festival Dinner on Friday, November 21st with sit-down or pick-up meal options.

2 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Village of Dryden to test emergency sirens Saturday

On November 22, the Dryden Fire Department will conduct tests on the village fire and warning siren around noon.

2 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Etna Volunteer Fire Department to dissolve

The EVFD and Town of Dryden have failed to reach a contract agreement, resulting in the end of the EVFD after more than 50 years of operation.

2 weeks ago in Community, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Tompkins County looking into USCIS decision to cancel naturalization ceremonies

Tompkins County says it is concerned about the federal government’s directive to cancel local naturalization ceremonies.

2 weeks ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: November 19th

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

2 weeks ago in National

Melania Trump and Usha Vance are making an early holiday visit with North Carolina military families

Melania Trump and Usha Vance took their first trip together, spending time in North Carolina on Wednesday with service members and their families to show appreciation for their service and sacrifice as the holidays approach.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Brendan Fraser’s new horizons include ‘Rental Family’ and rental hedgehogs

Brendan Fraser has his first leading role since 2022's "The Whale", in "Rental Family," a Tokyo-set drama by the filmmaker Hikari. In it, Fraser plays a struggling actor who, out of desperation, takes a job with a small agency that hires out actors to fulfill roles in real people's lives.

2 weeks ago in Sports

MLB’s new media deals with ESPN, NBC, and Netflix total $800M annually

ESPN and Major League Baseball appeared headed for an ugly separation after the network opted out of its rights deal in February. Nine months later, it appears to be the best thing to happen to both parties.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Rookie QB Shedeur Sanders will make his first NFL start for the Browns on Sunday in Las Vegas

A natural showman, one of the many gifts inherited from his famous father, Shedeur Sanders is already hyping his first NFL start. It will happen on a 100-yard-long stage in America's entertainment mecca.

2 weeks ago in Community, Health, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Health alert: Chickenpox exposure at Sciencenter in Ithaca on 11/15

If you or your children visited the Sciencenter in Ithaca on Saturday, November 15, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., you may have been exposed to chickenpox.

2 weeks ago in Holiday Guide

Where to see Santa in Cortland and Tompkins Counties this holiday season

Tell Santa what's on your wish list this year with events in the Cortland and Ithaca areas.

2 weeks ago in Finance, Government, Local

Berkshire to vote on 2026 budget

Lawmakers in Berkshire will decide on adopting the 2026 spending plan with a vote at a 7 p.m. meeting tonight.

2 weeks ago in Business, Community, Government, Local

Preble board to discuss new hamlet district

The Preble Planning Board will review a draft zoning law at a meeting tonight at 7 p.m.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

The 2025 Country Music Association Awards are almost here: How to watch

Excuse me, you look like you like... country award shows. And you're in luck: The 2025 Country Music Association Awards are here. So, what should you expect?

2 weeks ago in Sports

Roger Federer elected to International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1st year of eligibility

Well, this will come as no surprise to anyone who's paid any attention over the past quarter-century: Roger Federer was elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, the Rhode Island-based Hall announced Wednesday.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Curaçao makes soccer history as smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup

The tiny Caribbean island country Curaçao will go to the 2026 World Cup as the smallest nation by population ever to qualify for the marquee event in men's soccer.