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2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Be ready to shine before guests arrive: 4 most common home maintenance mistakes to avoid this holiday season

Vectra Mechanical reports common home maintenance mistakes to avoid this winter, including HVAC checks, plumbing winterization, insulation, and electrical safety.

2 weeks ago in Community, Local

Investigation underway after body discovered near railroad crossing in Cortlandville

On the morning of November 25, State Police were called to Route 281 for a report of a deceased individual near a railroad crossing.

2 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Sports

Winter registration approaches for Ulysses adult rec programs

Registration for adult recreation programs in Ulysses begins on Dec. 1.

2 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Local

Cayuga Heights Police see increase in call volume

The Cayuga Heights Police Department received 425 calls in October.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Local

Hector Playground Project looks to reach $350k fundraising goal

The Hector Playground Project (HPP) is raising money for a new, inclusive playground next to the Schuyler Strikers home soccer field.

2 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Local

Former Cornell student convicted of rape, burglary

On November 24, 22-year-old Bilguun Enkhbayar was convicted by a jury of first-degree rape and second-degree burglary.

2 weeks ago in Local, Sports

Rangers beat Blues; Cornell women’s hockey heads to Syracuse

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

2 weeks ago in Holiday Guide, Local

Cops, Kids & Toys hosting Fill the Truck fundraiser at Target on Saturday

This Saturday, November 29th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Cops, Kids & Toys will be hosting a fundraiser outside of Target in Lansing.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and at least one other ex-NBA player.

2 weeks ago in National

One of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre’s last survivors, Viola Ford Fletcher, dies at age 111

Viola Ford Fletcher, who as one of the last survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in Oklahoma spent her later years seeking justice for the deadly attack by a white mob on the thriving Black community where she lived as a child, has died. She was 111.

2 weeks ago in National

Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed

A federal judge on Monday dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump's urging was illegally appointed by the Justice Department.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Pistons tie their championship teams from years past with franchise-record 13th straight win

Just two years ago, the Detroit Pistons set an NBA record for the consecutive losses in a single NBA season with 28. Now, they seemingly can't lose.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Shohei Ohtani announces he will play for Japan in next year’s World Baseball Classic

Shohei Ohtani plans to play for Japan in next year's World Baseball Classic, the two-way Los Angeles Dodgers star announced on social media Monday night.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Christian McCaffrey’s big night leads 49ers to 20-9 victory over Panthers

Christian McCaffrey gained 142 yards from scrimmage and scored a touchdown, and San Francisco overcame a rough performance by quarterback Brock Purdy to beat the Carolina Panthers 20-9 on Monday night.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Stores keep prices down in a tough year for turkeys. Other Thanksgiving foods may cost more

The shrinking turkey population amid the ongoing bird flu outbreak is expected to cause wholesale turkey prices to rise 44% this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Despite the increase, many stores are offering discounted or even free turkeys to soften the potential blow to Thanksgiving meal budgets.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

The best new holiday music releases for 2025

'Tis the season to put on some brand-new holiday music. The best way to get festive is to sing along to Christmas classics new and old. But don't know what to press play on? We've got you covered.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a rare Superman comic book! And it fetched $9.12M!

A copy of the first Superman issue, unearthed by three brothers cleaning out their late mother's attic, netted $9.12 million this month at a Texas auction house which says it is the most expensive comic book ever sold.

2 weeks ago in Community, Health, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Cayuga Health partners with community organizations for SMARTI program

With the support of a $2.5 million grant, Cayuga Health roll out the Street Medicine Access Residency Training Initiative (SMARTI), the first program of its kind in the region.

2 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Local Sports, Regional

Elmira unveils plaque marking first pro football game under the lights

On November 21, a historic marker was unveiled at Dunn Field, formerly known as the Maple Avenue Driving Park.

2 weeks ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Driver shortage forces Marathon CSD to temporarily consolidate bus routes

On December 1, the Marathon Central School District will temporarily consolidate bus routes due to an ongoing driver shortage.

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22 hours ago in Sports

Orioles agree to $155 million, 5-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, AP source says

The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a $155 million, five-year contract with slugger Pete Alonso, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

22 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore spent night in county jail, hours after his firing

Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was still jailed on Thursday morning, according to court records, less than 24 hours after he was fired for what the university said was an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member."

2 days ago in Trending, World

Italian cooking and its rituals get UN designation as world heritage

Italian food is known and loved around the world for its fresh ingredients and palate-pleasing tastes. The U.N.'s cultural agency gave foodies on Wednesday another reason to celebrate their pizza, pasta and tiramisu by listing Italian cooking as part of the world's "intangible" cultural heritage.