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1 hour ago in Sports, Trending

Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86

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Mike Ditka, who personified the toughness and grit of Chicago in a Hall of Fame career as a player and coach of the Bears and the leader of arguably the most dominant team in NFL history, has died. He was 86.

8 hours ago in Sports

Bucks entering uncertain new era as they adjust to life without Giannis Antetokounmpo

Tyler Herro understands the skepticism surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks now that they've traded away Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP who led the franchise to its first title in half a century.

1 day ago in Sports

MLB proposes shortening regular season to 154 games in 2029, expanding Division Series to best-of-7

Major League Baseball proposed to shorten the regular season to 154 games from 162 starting in 2029 and to expand the Division Series to best-of-seven in a plan given to players during collective bargaining Thursday.

1 day ago in Sports

A’ja Wilson wins her third straight WNBA MVP and record fifth overall

A'ja Wilson won the WNBA MVP on Thursday for a third straight year and record fifth time overall. Besides her three-peat, Wilson also won the award in 2020 and 2022.

1 day ago in Sports

Fan interference denies Anthony Volpe a tying homer as Yankees get swept by Rays in ALDS

With the Yankees' season at stake, Anthony Volpe was denied a tying home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of their AL Division Series when a replay review determined a fan interfered with his drive to deep left field Wednesday night.

1 day ago in Sports

Brewers eliminate Padres with 3-1 win in Game 4, advance to NLCS rematch with Dodgers

Although outfielder Garrett Mitchell gracefully accepted congratulations for robbing Manny Machado of a tying home run late in the Milwaukee Brewers' Division Series-clinching victory, he clearly wasn't all that impressed with himself.

Lifestyle

13 hours ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local

Fall Creek Elementary to celebrate new playground with ribbon-cutting ceremony

On Oct. 9, ICSD officials will officially recognize the completed project.

13 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Finger Lakes Antique Show returns to Steuben County Fairgrounds this weekend

The show runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 10-11 in Bath.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Caregivers need to take care of themselves, too

Nearly one in four adults in the United States, or 63 million people, provided care to adults or children with medical conditions or disabilities in 2025, a total that jumped by almost 50% in 10 years, according to a report by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP.

2 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Stray Haven receives grant for shelter upgrades

Stray Haven Humane Society & SPCA has received a $14,560 grant from the Fargnoli Charitable Foundation.

3 days ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Walk-in Care hours reduced at Guthrie Cortland

The new schedule went into effect October 4.

Entertainment

8 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Linkin Park documentary ‘Unshatter’ tracks band’s emotional return to recording, touring

For years after the death of frontman Chester Bennington, members of Linkin Park weren't sure if the band would — or should — continue to exist. The new documentary "Linkin Park: Unshatter" takes fans inside the uncertainty, grief and creative risk behind their return, including raw footage of early recording sessions, conversations and experimentation that eventually led to Emily Armstrong joining the group.

9 hours ago in Entertainment

Lightsaber Darth Vader used in ‘I am your father’ duel in ‘Empire Strikes Back’ goes up for auction

In July, a lightsaber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" sold for $3.75 million at auction, the highest price ever fetched for a prop used in a "Star Wars" film according to the auction house. Now, someone can buy the saber that did the severing.

13 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Finger Lakes Antique Show returns to Steuben County Fairgrounds this weekend

The show runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 10-11 in Bath.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Mia Goth files for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the actors married

Mia Goth has filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the two actors were married. The petition filed Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court says the 32-year-old Goth and the 40-year-old LaBeouf have been separated since July 2025.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Eva Marie Saint, star of ‘North by Northwest’ and ‘On the Waterfront,’ dies at 102

Eva Marie Saint, the pale, willowy actor who won an Academy Award for her first movie, "On the Waterfront," and starred opposite Cary Grant in the Alfred Hitchcock thriller "North by Northwest," has died. She was 102.

Local News from 607NewsNow

4 hours ago in Local

Ithaca Common Council approves temporary moratorium on permits for certain Cornell events

On October 7th, 2026, the Ithaca Common Council voted 9-1 in favor of a moratorium that stops permits from being issued for certain Cornell events.

7 hours ago in Election, Local, Politics

Ithaca mayor to receive $22K salary increase

The pay bump will take effect in the new year.

10 hours ago in Food & Music, Local

Tavern on the Commons discount deal offers savings on food, drinks, and karaoke

A new $25 ticket voucher for Tavern on the Commons gets you $50 to spend at the establishment.

13 hours ago in Community, Local, Politics

Cortland schedules series of special budget meetings

The city of Cortland is developing a budget for 2027.

13 hours ago in Community, Education, Local, Politics

With expansion of SUNY Reconnect, TC3 preparing more degree programs

Gov. Hochul says adults who've already earned degrees will be eligible for the SUNY Reconnect program in January.

What's Happening

Tavern on the Commons – Week 2 of the Finger Lakes Online Beer Festival

The deal goes live on Friday, October 9th at 8:00AM.

The Finger Lakes Online Beer Festival Returns to Cayuga Marketplace

Each week brings a new featured business and amazing discounts!

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National

8 hours ago in National

Isaias strengthens into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane on track toward the US Gulf Coast

Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts

Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.