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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.

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Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims.

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