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4 weeks ago

20-year-old reported missing in Ithaca found alive in Pennsylvania

Jon D'Agostino was found in Pennsylvania over the weekend after being reported missing since the beginning of September.

4 weeks ago

Student found dead in Cornell dorm

On September 19, Cornell freshman Joselyn Garcia was found dead in her dorm room.

4 weeks ago

Dead body discovered in Steuben County

New York State Troopers say the body of a 79-year-old man was discovered Monday by two fishermen in the Hornell Reservoir in the town of Fremont.

4 weeks ago

Tree trimming to cause closures on Forest Home Drive

Forest Home Drive will be closed tomorrow from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. from the upper bridge to Caldwell.

4 weeks ago

Ithaca still reviewing ‘just cause’ termination policy

Ithaca Alderperson Ducson Nguyen chaired a working group that was formed early last year to review a 'just cause' termination policy.

4 weeks ago

Free facility access today at YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County

On September 23, non-YMCA members are invited to use facilities for free as part of a nationwide initiative.

4 weeks ago

Former health commissioner appointed to serve as TC3 trustee

Longtime lawmaker Mike Lane is the Tompkins County Legislature's liaison to the TC3 Board.

4 weeks ago

Women Swimmin’ for Hospicare thanks donors, announces next year’s date

Women Swimmin' for Hospicare thanked sponsors and swimmers for their support at a luncheon on September 17th.

4 weeks ago

ICSD awarded $617K FDA grant to improve food quality

An FDA grant of $617,770 has been awarded to the Ithaca City School District to improve food quality over a period of two years.

4 weeks ago

Elmira man tried cashing fake check, deputies say

21-year-old Anthony Brooks cashed a fake US Treasury Department check last September for over $23,000.

4 weeks ago

City had no backup plan for shelter, Cantelmo says

The city of Ithaca is now scrambling to come up with a shelter backup plan. 

4 weeks ago

Cornell loses in football opener

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

4 weeks ago

Cornell dorm kitchen reopens after bear skinning

The first-floor kitchen at Ganedago Hall was closed for several days after two Cornell student hunters skinned and processed a bear in it.

4 weeks ago

Auburn man allegedly threatens to blow up hospital, police station

On September 16, police say 51-year-old James Brooks threatened to blow up Auburn Community Hospital and the Auburn Police Station.

4 weeks ago

McGraw man faces grand larceny for alleged computer theft

21-year-old Eugene Briere of McGraw is accused of stealing two computers from the Cortlandville Walmart on July 17.

4 weeks ago

Flock Safety reps to attend upcoming Tompkins County meeting

Amid public concern about privacy and who may have access to information collected by Flock Safety cameras, representatives will come to Tompkins County.

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13 hours ago in Entertainment

Horror sequel ‘Black Phone 2’ dials up a No. 1 opening

The horror sequel "Black Phone 2" topped the North American box office charts this weekend with $26.5 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

14 hours ago in Lifestyle

Advice to feed babies peanuts early and often helped thousands of kids avoid allergies

A decade after a landmark study proved that feeding peanut products to young babies could prevent development of life-threatening allergies, new research finds the change has made a big difference in the real world.

17 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Farmer OK after combine crash in Homer

On October 17th, a combine harvester in Homer had a mechanical issue that resulted in a loss of control.

24 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Tompkins County group chosen for mural funding as part of NYS CHARM program

An increase in funding from the CHARM Program means the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County and Ithaca Murals will create 14 murals across the City and Town of Ithaca, Brooktondale, and Caroline.