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14 hours ago in Sports

Detroit makes Jahmyr Gibbs NFL’s newest highest-paid running back with 3-year deal

The Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract extension with Jahmyr Gibbs, a three-year deal worth up to $75.7 million that his agents say makes him the NFL's newest highest-paid running back.

14 hours ago in Sports

Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King leads Panthers to 33-30 comeback win over Cardinals

Maybe a team should've drafted Haynes King. The rookie quarterback ran in from the 5 on the final play to give the Carolina Panthers a 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame game that kicked off the NFL preseason on Thursday night.

17 hours ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Rumble Ponies set franchise records in dominant win

On Thursday, Binghamton put up a big number on the scoreboard.

2 days ago in Sports

New era for USA Basketball with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers set for World Cup debuts

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the U.S. women's national team next month. The trio will try to help the U.S. win its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Binghamton Rumble Ponies win third straight game

Back view of a baseball player in a white pinstriped uniform running on the dirt infield, number 6 visible on jersey, during a game.

On Wednesday, Binghamton beat Hartford 3-1.

3 days ago in Sports

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering wrist injury

Carlos Alcaraz withdrew Tuesday from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering right wrist injury that has sidelined him since April.

Lifestyle

19 hours ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local

Tompkins County Open Farm Day set for Sunday

Attendees can learn about day-to-day operations at local farms and what impact they have on the community and economy.

2 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Tompkins County launches info series to explain budget process

Tompkins County is releasing information on its website to keep the public informed about the 2027 spending plan.

2 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

State reduces Tompkins County Code Blue funding by roughly 60%

After receiving roughly $2.1 million for Code Blue shelter operations last year, Tompkins County is only getting $841,000 for the upcoming winter.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies

Matt Walker couldn't pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.

3 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local

Cast Iron Cowboys to perform free show in Owego

The group will play blues, bluegrass, and country western songs.

Entertainment

15 hours ago in Entertainment, Local

ReviveZone deal offers two virtual reality tickets, interactive golf simulator lesson

Now available on Cayuga Marketplace, the ReviveZone in Ithaca is offering a limited time deal for virtual reality experience tickets.

17 hours ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Rumble Ponies set franchise records in dominant win

On Thursday, Binghamton put up a big number on the scoreboard.

19 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Food & Music, Local

Sun Dog Downtown Clubhouse open in Cortland

Sun Dog Downtown Clubhouse offers a full bar, kitchen, and three state-of-the-art golf simulators.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Q&A: Ms. Lauryn Hill on the Diaspora Calling! festival in the UK, the Fugees’ legacy and D’Angelo

On Friday, Hill will bring her Diaspora Calling! festival to the U.K. for the first time, marking 10 years since its inaugural edition in Brooklyn. The event, hosted by Dave Chappelle and featuring performances by Erykah Badu, YG Marley, Zion Marley, Giggs, Fireboy DML and other artists, will be held at The National Bowl in nearby Milton Keynes.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Binghamton Rumble Ponies win third straight game

Back view of a baseball player in a white pinstriped uniform running on the dirt infield, number 6 visible on jersey, during a game.

On Wednesday, Binghamton beat Hartford 3-1.

Local News from 607NewsNow

3 hours ago in Community, Local

Police seek help locating missing 10-year-old in Ithaca

Ithaca Police say Kayleigh Eastman was last seen on August 7 around 3 p.m. in the 300 block of West Buffalo Street.

15 hours ago in Entertainment, Local

ReviveZone deal offers two virtual reality tickets, interactive golf simulator lesson

Now available on Cayuga Marketplace, the ReviveZone in Ithaca is offering a limited time deal for virtual reality experience tickets.

17 hours ago in Community, Food & Music, Local

Spencer Fire Company to host chicken barbeque

Meals will include baked beans and macaroni salad.

18 hours ago in Business, Community, Local, Politics

Ithaca committee continues work on employment law change

Alderperson Jorge DeFendini shared an update on work to create labor protections for people working in Ithaca.

19 hours ago in Community, Local

Tompkins, Cortland Counties receive cybersecurity funding for water systems

The grant awards will help municipalities assess cybersecurity threats and implement safeguards for wastewater and drinking water systems.

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National

2 days ago in National

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

2 days ago in National

Takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishment

Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps most significant evidence that the party's voters are looking to turn the page on establishment-backed politicians — even in must-win battlegrounds.