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6 hours ago

Ithaca man charged in fatal Schuyler County crash

18-year-old Michael Blake, Jr. was arraigned Tuesday in Schuyler County Court on charges of second-degree manslaughter and vehicular manslaughter.

6 hours ago

More Cayuga Health nurses join new union

23 nurses at the Cayuga Cancer Center and 14 nurses at Cayuga Health Surgicare are joining Cayuga United CWA.

7 hours ago

Bookstore and tap room combo coming to Cortland Corset Building

MoJoe's Book and Brew is looking to open its doors in the Cortland Corset Building in the late summer or early fall of 2026.

7 hours ago

Riley forms Congressional Lowering Utility Bills Caucus to fight energy affordability crisis

On January 23, Congressman Josh Riley launched the Congressional Lowering Utility Bills Caucus.

7 hours ago

Man accused of throwing severed deer head at protestors charged with disorderly conduct

36-year-old Antonio Pizzuto allegedly tossed a deer head out of his pickup truck at a group of demonstrators in Lafayette.

7 hours ago

Convicted Cortland man found guilty of criminal mischief

On January 27, 52-year-old Drahcir Patterson was found guilty of felony criminal mischief.

7 hours ago

WHCU Sports 1-28-26

Find updates on the Buffalo Bills, Cortland Red Dragons, New York Rangers, and more with the WHCU Sports Report.

21 hours ago

Bills names Joe Brady new head coach

The Bills have promoted offensive coordinator Joe Brady to the position of head coach.

22 hours ago

NYSP seek help identifying woman accused of stealing from BJs in Lansing

On January 20, troopers say a woman stole approximately $950 worth of product from BJs Wholesale in the Village of Lansing.

1 day ago

Nichols man charged in 2024 Berkshire fires

A Nichols man was charged in a series of Berkshire fires in 2024.

1 day ago

Storm dumped over a foot of snow in Southern Tier

The Tompkins County towns of Brooktondale and Dryden both saw 14 inches of snow on Sunday, Jan. 25.

1 day ago

Update: Ithaca man arrested for bomb threat at Lot 10

40-year-old Willem Zurr, of Ithaca, is charged with making a terroristic threat after a bomb threat was reported Mon., Jan. 26.

1 day ago

Ithaca among latest round of GameStop store closures

GameStop is reportedly shuttering hundreds of stores nationwide, including the downtown Ithaca and DeWitt locations in New York.

1 day ago

Webb seeks nominees for Youth Leadership Recognition Award

Teachers and administrators from schools in Senate District 52 can nominate sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

1 day ago

Asempe Kitchen to permanently close Sunday in Ithaca

On February 1, Asempe Kitchen will welcome its final customers to its brick-and-mortar location in Press Bay Court.

1 day ago

Former IC and Auburn HS standout Locastro retires, will join San Diego Padres organization as coach

Auburn native and Ithaca College alum Tim Locastro has retired from professional baseball.

1 day ago

Cortland K9 officer to retire after 2 years of service

Canine Officer Max is retiring earlier than expected after a recent chronic health diagnosis.

2 days ago

Bomb threat at Lot 10 deemed not credible, IPD says

A bomb threat Jan. 26 in Ithaca has been deemed not credible.

2 days ago

Cortland Common Council tables union contract vote

The Cortland Common Council has delayed a vote in adopting a new union contract for wastewater plant workers to Feb. 3.

2 days ago

Riley sponsors ‘No Secret Police’ bill

Rep. Josh Riley has co-sponsored the 'No Secret Police' bill, which would mean unmasking ICE officers.

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Bill Belichick snubbed by Pro Football Hall of Fame in first year of eligibility, report says

Six-time Super Bowl champion head coach Bill Belichick didn't get voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, according to a report from ESPN.

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‘I was lucky’ says Djokovic after setting up Australian Open semifinal against Sinner

After a walkover and an in-match retirement, 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic will meet two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner in the semifinals.

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Eating snow cones or snow cream can be a winter delight, if done safely

As the recent winter storm recedes, residents of lesser-affected areas might be tempted to whip up bowls of "snow cream" — snow combined with milk, sugar and vanilla — after seeing techniques demonstrated on TikTok. Others might want to try "sugar on snow," a taffy-like confection made by pouring hot maple syrup onto a plate of snow.