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8 hours ago in Sports, Trending

PWHL expansion teams get names: Detroit Clutch, San Jose Sea Lions, Vegas Vanguards, Hamilton Havoc

The Professional Women's Hockey League's four new expansion teams finally have nicknames and logos to accompany them in preparing to make their on-ice debuts next month.

9 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Ithaca College men’s, women’s basketball to begin seasons

A doubleheader at Ben Light Gymnasium will get the juices flowing.

24 hours ago in Sports

NASCAR’s 2026 season defined by two Kyles: Larson’s playoff surge and Busch’s shocking death

NASCAR's championship weekend started with another Kyle Busch remembrance and ended with another Kyle Larson celebration. The Cup Series drivers will be linked forever.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ is almost here. What to know about the characters, music and billions at stake

"Grand Theft Auto" has never been much for following the rules. Nearly three decades after a video game built around stealing cars, outrunning police and embracing criminal mayhem first arrived, the franchise has survived controversy, transformed open-world gaming and become one of the biggest sellers in entertainment.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in a British prison for rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others during a period when his comedy career built around boasts of erotic exploits was taking off.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

In a wide-open NFL, trade deadline is an opportunity for a few teams to get a big boost

The NFL is wide open at the season's midpoint. The trade deadline will give teams an opportunity to separate themselves from the pack, especially in a season when several teams are in the mix for a Super Bowl run.

Lifestyle

7 hours ago in Lifestyle

A language of belonging: Advice for learning the mother tongue of your ancestors

Losing a tangible connection to your family's ancestral homeland can bring unexpected sorrow, whether through the death of an older relative, the sale of a property passed down for generations gets sold or the destruction a handful of surviving heirlooms.

1 day ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

OurBus moves Ithaca city stop to S. Cayuga St.

The changes take effect today, along with changes to some TCAT bus stops.

4 days ago in Community, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local

West Danby firefighters to serve pancakes

All-you-can-eat meals will be available.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

5 unique Thanksgiving main dishes to make on the grill

Wildfire Outdoor Living reports on unique Thanksgiving grilling recipes from Wildfire Outdoor Living, featuring dishes like Five-Spice Rotisserie Pork and Blackened Tri-Tip.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

Shorter days and dark afternoons can trigger depression. Here’s how to fight back

As winter approaches and daylight hours grow shorter, people prone to seasonal depression can feel it in their bodies and brains.

Entertainment

9 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Ithaca College men’s, women’s basketball to begin seasons

A doubleheader at Ben Light Gymnasium will get the juices flowing.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ is almost here. What to know about the characters, music and billions at stake

"Grand Theft Auto" has never been much for following the rules. Nearly three decades after a video game built around stealing cars, outrunning police and embracing criminal mayhem first arrived, the franchise has survived controversy, transformed open-world gaming and become one of the biggest sellers in entertainment.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in a British prison for rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others during a period when his comedy career built around boasts of erotic exploits was taking off.

1 day ago in Entertainment

‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ stomps to a record-setting $31.6 debut, clobbering ‘The Cat in the Hat’

"Godzilla Minus Zero" stomped into movie theaters with a chart-topping $31.6 million over the weekend, scoring a record debut for a foreign-language film at the North American box office.

1 day ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

SUNY Cortland football captures conference title

For the sixth straight year, Cortland has won the Empire 8.

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3 hours ago in Holiday Guide, Local

Ithaca Eagles Chicken BBQ to benefit Cops, Kids & Toys for upcoming holiday season

Those who attend are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy for the gift collection, helping fulfill holiday wishes for children in the community.

4 hours ago in Community, Local

Tompkins County introduces new leader in restructured Office of Human Rights

Meg Guerra Lyons is the new Program Manager at the Tompkins County Office of Human Rights.

6 hours ago in Community, Environment, Local

Crews put out vehicle fire in Harford

The fire was contained “within minutes," authorities said.

9 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Ithaca College men’s, women’s basketball to begin seasons

A doubleheader at Ben Light Gymnasium will get the juices flowing.

11 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

Deputies charge McGraw man after alleged fight

Large sign reads 'Cortland County Public Safety Building' with 'Sheriffs Department' beneath; a sheriff SUV parked nearby on a sunny day.

David McGuinness is accused of damaging the victim’s property and preventing them from calling 911.

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National

6 days ago in National

What’s next in the investigation of the Learjet crash in Florida that killed 9?

Investigators are just beginning the lengthy process of determining why a business jet plummeted from the sky in Florida after encountering a thunderstorm and slammed into the ground with such force that it created a crater and shattered the plane.

6 days ago in National, Trending

Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate

Democrats are riding their sweep of Congress into a new era, eager to meet voter demands for change with plans to tackle high costs of living and confront President Donald Trump's final years in the White House.