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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.
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.
2 weeks ago in Community, Government, Health, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local
Reminder: Community engagement forums with the NYS Office of Mental Health tonight, tomorrow in Ithaca
Tonight, in Ithaca, you can share your thoughts and concerns with the Tompkins County Whole Health Department (TCWH) and the State Office of Mental Health (OMH).
2 weeks ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local
SUNY Cortland names new chief of staff
On October 7, SUNY Cortland announced that Leatrice Oram will step into the chief of staff role.
2 weeks ago in Community, Local, Regional
Binghamton firefighter added to NYS Fallen Firefighters Memorial
On October 7, 126 firefighters were honored at the 28th annual ceremony in Albany, with John "JR" Gaudet among them.
2 weeks ago in Community, Local
No injuries in TC3 dorm fire
On October 8, firefighters responded to a reported fire in a laundry room at a TC3 campus dormitory.
2 weeks ago in Community, Local
Three extricated after head-on collision in Harford
On October 8, the Harford Fire Department was called to Route 221 around 11:15 a.m. for a head-on motor vehicle collision with entrapment.
2 weeks ago in Music Scene
On this day in rock history: October 8th
(607NewsNow) — On this day in rock history, hear from Kat Walters of I-100 Iconic Rock about Led Zeppelin, Cream,…
2 weeks ago in National
Last of 10 New Orleans jail escapees from May is captured under a house in Atlanta
A monthslong search for the only Louisiana inmate still on the run after an audacious May jailbreak ended Wednesday when authorities say they found him hiding in a basement crawl space under an Atlanta home, bringing the last of the 10 escapees into custody.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Dolly Parton responds to concerns about her health: ‘I’m not dying’
Dolly Parton "ain't dead yet," the country superstar said on social media Wednesday following public speculation about her health. "There are just a lot of rumors flying around. But I figured if you heard it from me, you'd know that I was okay," the 79-year-old singer said in a new two-minute video posted on Instagram.
2 weeks ago in Ask The Expert, Wild Life Control Expert
Battling bats: Keeping your attic off-limits this fall | AJ’s Nuisance Wildlife Control
AJ's Nuisance Wildlife Control gives you tips on how to spot and deal with bat activity in your home.
2 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional
Homicide investigation underway in Homer
On October 8, the Cortland County Sheriff's Office and Homer Police Department responded to a shooting just before 3:30 a.m. at a residence near Grove Street and Route 281.
2 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional
Four locals charged in alleged CNY drug trafficking ring
Four locals are among the 17 people who have been indicted on a total of 125 crimes for their alleged roles in purchasing and distributing drugs.
2 weeks ago in Business, Community, Finance, Government, Local, Real Estate
Marathon to finalize list of potential projects to fund with $4.5M grant
Leaders in Marathon are finalizing a list of recommended projects to fund with the $4.5 million NY Forward Grant.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
What to do if you’re underwater on your car loan
More car buyers are finding themselves in a tough spot financially. According to a recent report from Edmunds, more than 26% of new-vehicle trade-ins in the second quarter of 2025 had negative equity — the highest share in more than four years.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Raleigh, Suarez, Crawford homer and Mariners top Tigers 8-4 for a 2-1 lead in the AL Division Series
The Seattle Mariners are on the brink of a spot in the AL Championship series for the first time in 24 years. Cal Raleigh hit a two-run homer, Eugenio Suarez and J.P. Crawford had solo shots and Seattle beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4 on Tuesday night to take a 2-1 lead in the AL Division Series.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Judge rallies Yankees past Blue Jays 9-6 to save season and avert ALDS sweep
Aaron Judge hit a tying homer and drove in four runs during a clutch performance for the ages, and the New York Yankees staved off elimination by rallying from five runs down to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-6 on Tuesday night in Game 3 of their AL Division Series.
