2 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Environment, Government, Health, Lifestyle, Local

Tompkins SIREN alert system sees steady increase in participation

SIREN users have increased by more than 2,300 through the first eight months of 2025, with the number of subscriptions over 39,000, as of August.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Dominance of the Las Vegas Aces threatens to make short work of WNBA’s expanded finals

The Las Vegas Aces are in position to make short work of the WNBA's expanded playoff schedule. A'ja Wilson's turnaround jumper with 0.3 seconds remaining lifted the Aces over the Phoenix Mercury for a thrilling 90-88 win on Wednesday night. It also gave Las Vegas a 3-0 lead in the first best-of-seven WNBA Finals in league history.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘A Minecraft Movie’ sequel is being built for 2027

Get ready for more chicken jockey. "A Minecraft Movie" is getting a sequel. Warner Bros. Pictures on Thursday announced that it was planning to release the film in July 2027.

2 weeks ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: October 9th

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

2 weeks ago in National

Troops will miss paychecks next week without action on the government shutdown

The nation's third shutdown in 12 years is once again raising anxiety levels among service members and their families because those in uniform are working without pay.

2 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Local

Cortland woman accused of unlawful imprisonment, reckless endangerment involving young children

Lori Maricle of Cortland, 31, is accused of locking a 6-year-old girl in a closet before leaving the residence for about an hour.

2 weeks ago in Music

Kiss rocker Gene Simmons recovering after crashing SUV

Simmons, a co-founder and bassist for the legendary band, was evaluated at a hospital Tuesday before being released. He posted on social media that he was doing well.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Common’s journey from Bulls ball boy to NBA theme song composer

"Basketball has a soul to it," said Common, a three-time Grammy winner, who has also won an Emmy and Oscar. "It's nostalgic but forward. The rhythm, the harmony, the movement, the teamwork, the star player. We wanted to capture all that in sound."

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness

Early detection and screening are key for breast cancer intervention

(607NewsNow) — Breast cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosis among women in the United States. Most doctors recommend…

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Fall Guide

Echoes of the past: Paranormal activity at Cortland’s 1890 House

Is the 1890 House in Cortland haunted? Reports of footsteps, apparitions, and voices from beyond the veil are not uncommon at the museum.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Tigers rally to beat Mariners 9-3 and force decisive Game 5 in AL Division Series

Riley Greene and Javier Báez homered in a four-run sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday in Game 4 of the American League Division Series.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Cubs use 4-run 1st inning to top the Brewers 4-3 and avoid NL Division Series sweep

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a tiebreaking two-run single and the Chicago Cubs avoided a sweep by holding off the Milwaukee Brewers for a 4-3 victory in Game 3 of their NL Division Series on Wednesday.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Blue Jays beat Yankees 5-2 in Game 4 to reach first ALCS since 2016

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer each drove in a run, and eight Toronto pitchers shut down the Yankees in a 5-2 victory that sent the Blue Jays to the American League Championship Series for the first time in nine years.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Bad Bunny’s music streams soar since 2026 Super Bowl halftime show news

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny's music catalog has seen a jump in streams since his 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance was announced.

2 weeks ago in World

What we know about the next steps in the deal to pause the war in Gaza

A breakthrough deal pausing the war in Gaza has been reached. But will it lead, as U.S. President Donald Trump proclaimed, to "a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace"?

2 weeks ago in Community, Environment, Government, Local

Tompkins DSS ready for cold weather overnight, Akumfi says

Tompkins County Administrator Korsah Akumfi tells WHCU anyone in need of shelter overnight can reach out to the Department of Social Services.

2 weeks ago in Education, Local

Explore Finger Lakes Scholarship applications open until November

The Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance (FLTA) has announced the continuation of its Explore Finger Lakes Annual Scholarship.

2 weeks ago in Community, Education, Local

ITA to hold rally ahead of ICSD contract talks

The Ithaca Teachers Association will hold a brief rally today before sitting down at the bargaining table with ICSD.

2 weeks ago in Local, Sports

Yankees ousted from playoffs; Sabres to begin season

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

2 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Local

Homer homicide victim ID’d by Cortland County Sheriff’s Office

Deputies say 53-year-old Anthony Beecham was found in the driveway shortly before 3:30 Wednesday morning with several gunshot wounds.