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9 hours ago
Millport man accused of raping 13-year-old, troopers say
48-year-old Robert Dunn, off Millport, is accused of raping a 13-year-old.
9 hours ago
Top stories rewind: Looking back at the week of 9/8
Don’t miss the biggest news stories from the past week with our top stories rewind.
1 day ago
Red Cross observes National Sickle Cell Awareness Month this September
The American Red Cross observes National Sickle Cell Awareness Month this month.
1 day ago
Missing Waverly man found safe
According to the Waverly Police Department, Timothy Haxton was located on September 11th after being missing since August 31st.
1 day ago
Cornell police chief to retire, join IPD as deputy chief
Cornell University Police Chief Anthony Bellamy is retiring after 21 years and is becoming IPD’s next deputy chief.
1 day ago
Good & Gather Southwest-Style Burrito Bowl Blend recalled for undeclared shellfish
On September 10, 12-oz. bags of Good & Gather’s frozen Southwest-Style Burrito Bowl Blend were recalled.
1 day ago
Weekend top picks: Ithaca is Books Festival, Oktoberfest, and more
Find fun, local activities for the weekend in the Cortland and Ithaca areas here.
1 day ago
Legislators considering ‘improvements’ to Tompkins County jail
Changes at the Tompkins County jail are under consideration.
2 days ago
WHCU Sports 9-12-25
Find local and national sports updates here with the WHCU Sports Report.
2 days ago
State Police announce new search efforts in Tioga County cold case
New search efforts for Michele Harris, last seen on September 11th, 2001, are being made by New York State Police.
2 days ago
Advocates call on state to increase Personal Needs Allowance for nursing home seniors
Local advocates are calling on state lawmakers to increase the $50 Personal Needs Allowance (PNA) for residents whose nursing home stay is paid by Medicaid.
2 days ago
Officials debut early Center of Government design drafts in Tompkins County
Holt Architects and Fischer Associates recently presented initial conceptual drawings of the Center of Government building in Tompkins County.
2 days ago
Riley, Mannion condemn killing of conservative Charlie Kirk
Rep. John Mannion and Rep. Josh Riley make statements strongly condemning the killing of Charlie Kirk.
2 days ago
WHCU Sports 9-11-25
Find local and national sports updates here with the WHCU Sports Report.
3 days ago
20-year-old man still missing at Buttermilk Falls State Park
New York State Police say 20-year-old Jonathan Dagostino has been missing at Buttermilk Falls State Park since Sunday.
3 days ago
ICSD Board extends superintendent contract
On September 9, the Ithaca City School District (ICSD) Board of Education voted to extend the Superintendent's contract through 2029.
3 days ago
Tompkins County Administration presents recommended ’26 budget
On September 2, officials presented the first budget draft to Tompkins County Legislators.
3 days ago
Missing Waverly man last seen August 31
Authorities say Timothy Haxton of Waverly was last seen on Cayuta Avenue on August 31.
4 days ago
Cortland County farmers worried about ICE raids, Chamber head says
Bob Haight at the Cortland Area Chamber says that some farmers in the area are concerned by ICE raids.
4 days ago
Officers searching at Buttermilk Falls State Park for distressed person
New York State Troopers are looking for someone experiencing a mental health crisis at Buttermilk Falls State Park.