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1 week ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional
With drone assistance, Cortland PD locates missing elderly man
A 73-year-old man, who is not from the area and has dementia, was located safely at Randall Park after being reported missing on October 11th.
Living hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released as part of ceasefire in Gaza
All 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel walked free Monday as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that decimated the Gaza Strip and killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.
1 week ago in Community, Crime, Lifestyle, Local, Regional
NJ man charged in $500k Tompkins County gold bar scam
On October 8, State Police arrested Akash Thakkar, of Hiawatha, NJ, following a 15-month investigation.
1 week ago in Community, Election, Government, Local, Politics
Legislative hopeful pushes for better coordinated mental health resources
Licensed social worker Christy Bianconi is running for a seat in the Tompkins County Legislature in District 14.
1 week ago in Community, Crime, Local
Ithaca man arrested on weapon, resisting arrest charges
40-year-old Justin Carl is facing multiple charges after his arrest at the Green Street parking garage this morning.
Ithaca College football extends win streak; Jets remain winless
Find local and national sports updates with the WHCU Sports Report.
1 week ago in Community, Crime, Government, Local, Politics
IPD asking for more alternative response funding
The Ithaca Police Department has presented their budget and is looking for more alternative response funding.
1 week ago in Community, Education, Local
TCPL appoints interim director
Kat Savage was appointed as the Tompkins County Public Library interim director by the Board of Trustees starting today, Oct. 13.
1 week ago in Community, Education, Election, Lifestyle, Local
LWVTC touts Vote411 for general election info
The League of Women Voters of Tompkins County says you can find registration information, polling place locations, and candidate info for county, city, and other local races.
1 week ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local
Cortland Police: Rental scams rising again
The Cortland Police Department says the community is being targeted by scammers using real addresses and convincing stories.
1 week ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional
Humane Society of Schuyler County asks for help amid influx of animals
Humane Society of Schuyler County Executive Director Georgie Taylor says they’re beyond capacity and staff are stretched thin.
1 week ago in Community, Health, Lifestyle, Local
Cortland Memorial Foundation raises $58k for GCMC
Nearly 200 attendees helped raise $58,000 to support GCMC at the Cortland Memorial Foundation's annual Harvest of Gold gala at Greek Peak.
2 weeks ago in Music Scene
On this day in rock history: October 11th
(607NewsNow) — On this day in rock history, hear from Kat Walters of I-100 Iconic Rock about The Doors, Queen,…
2 weeks ago in Local
Top stories rewind: Looking back at the week of 10/6
Don’t miss the biggest news stories from the past week with our top stories rewind.
2 weeks ago in Music Scene
On this day in rock history: October 10th
(607NewsNow) — On this day in rock history, hear from Kat Walters of I-100 Iconic Rock about Fleetwood Mac, U2,…
2 weeks ago in World
Thousands of Palestinians return to what’s left of their homes as Gaza ceasefire takes effect
Tens of thousands of Palestinians headed back to the heavily destroyed northern Gaza Strip on Friday as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire came into effect in a deal that raised hopes for ending the Israel-Hamas war.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Padres’ Iglesias suspended 1 game, Bogaerts fined for dispute with umpires after season-ending loss
San Diego Padres infielder Jose Iglesias was suspended Friday for one game and fined for unprofessional conduct toward the umpires during the final game of the club's wild-card playoff series against the Chicago Cubs, MLB announced.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Shedeur Sanders promoted to Browns backup QB, will be behind rookie Dillon Gabriel against Steelers
Sanders will back up Dillon Gabriel on Sunday in Pittsburgh, meaning the Browns, who haven't won a regular-season game on their rival's home field since 2003, will face the Steelers with two rookie quarterbacks.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
No Doubt reunites for Sphere residency. Gwen Stefani will be first woman to headline the Vegas venue
Don't speak — scream, because No Doubt has announced the band's first run of shows in 14 years. After surprising fans with a brief reunion at the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the ska-punks have set their sights on Las Vegas.
2 weeks ago in National
Blast at a Tennessee explosives plant leaves 19 people missing and feared dead, sheriff says
A blast that leveled an explosives plant Friday in rural Tennessee left 19 people missing and feared dead, authorities said.
