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2 weeks ago in Ask The Expert, Sprague and Jackson
Ask Angie: Last-minute tax prep before the deadline
Prepare for the October 15th tax return deadline for business owners with Angie Jackson.
2 weeks ago in Education, Local, Sports
Schoellkopf Field to become more accessible
Athletics Director Dr. Nicki Moore said handrails will be installed at Schoellkopf Field.
2 weeks ago in Community, Education, Local, Regional
Cornell Navy midshipman selected as national ROTC scholarship finalist
Navy Midshipman Kylie Williamson has been selected as one of 15 finalists for the Navy Federal Credit Union ROTC All-American Scholarship Program.
2 weeks ago in Community, Health, Local
No injuries in Cortlandville brush fire
On Oct. 6, the Cortlandville Fire Department responded to the area of South Hill Road and Route 11.
2 weeks ago in Community, Finance, Government, Local, Politics
Ithaca announces public hearings on ’26 budget proposal
The Ithaca Common Council is now reviewing the proposed spending plan, which includes a tax levy increase of 3.5%.
2 weeks ago in National
Attorney General Bondi faces Senate questions over political pressure on Justice Department
Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing lawmakers at a congressional hearing Tuesday amid growing questions about political influence over a Justice Department that has already criminally charged one of President Donald Trump's longtime foes and is facing intense White House pressure to prosecute others.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ breaks record, sells 2.7 million copies in U.S. on first day
It's the life of a saleswoman. Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," sold 2.7 million copies in traditional album sales — which include physical and digital formats — in its first day in the U.S. That's according to Luminate, an industry data and analytics company.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Mistake-prone Chiefs blame themselves for crushing loss at Jaguars
Patrick Mahomes had an interception returned 99 yards for a touchdown and the Chiefs were flagged 13 times for 109 yards in a 31-28 loss to the Jaguars. Four of those penalties came in the final 1:45. The mounting mistakes proved to be the difference in a back-and-forth game, the fifth one of the NFL's Week 5 decided in the final 30 seconds.
2 weeks ago in World
Nobel Prize in Physics goes to 3 scientists whose work advanced quantum technology
John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis won the Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for research on the weird world of sub-atomic quantum tunneling that advances the power of everyday digital communications and computing.
2 weeks ago in Community, Election, Finance, Government, Local, Politics
Independent legislative candidate focused on Tompkins County affordability
Independent legislative candidate Michelle Wright would like to see property tax bodies like school boards, towns, and cities work together.
Yankees face elimination; Rangers prepare for season opener
Find local and national sports updates here with the WHCU Sports Report.
2 weeks ago in Local
Bath PD looking for missing woman
53-year-old Nikki Wright of Bath has not been seen since September 16th.
2 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional
Authorities seize 18 dogs, find 8 more dead at Geneva home
On October 2, authorities executed a search warrant at the home of 65-year-old Brian Hess and 68-year-old Rosemarie Bruno-Hess after receiving a complaint of malnourished dogs.
2 weeks ago in Community, Election, Government, Local, Politics, Regional
Oberacker announces Congressional campaign in District 19
Senator Peter Oberacker announced Monday, Oct. 6 he will seek the Republican nomination in next year’s midterm elections in District 19.
2 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Local
IPD, state, federal authorities investigating threatening email
On October 6, the threat was sent to schools, and according to IPD, businesses, and elected officials, "in and around the City of Ithaca."
2 weeks ago in Community
Free NYSEG energy saving kits available for older adults in Tompkins County
NYSEG energy-saving kits are available for eligible residents at the COFA building in Ithaca.
2 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local
Tonight in Ithaca: Flock Safety reps to attend Tompkins County Legislature meeting
Tonight, you can voice your concerns about privacy and how data from the company's license plate readers and security cameras is being used in Tompkins County.
2 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local
Coddington Road Community Center asks for input in outdoor phase of expansion project
The Coddington Road Community Center’s new building is nearly complete, but landscape planners are asking for feedback.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Yankees would accomplish a rare feat if they come back down 0-2 in best-of-5 series vs. Blue Jays
The Bellinger babies are among the few Yankees fans not stressed about New York's 0-2 deficit to Toronto in their AL Division Series. Caiden is 3 years old and sister Cy is 2.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Cold-water immersion may offer health benefits — and also presents risks
Claims about the benefits of cold-water immersion date back centuries. Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third American president, wrote toward the end of his life about using a cold foot bath daily for 60 years. He also owned a book published in 1706 on the history of cold-water bathing.
