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2 weeks ago in Music

Kiss rocker Gene Simmons recovering after crashing SUV

Simmons, a co-founder and bassist for the legendary band, was evaluated at a hospital Tuesday before being released. He posted on social media that he was doing well.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Common’s journey from Bulls ball boy to NBA theme song composer

"Basketball has a soul to it," said Common, a three-time Grammy winner, who has also won an Emmy and Oscar. "It's nostalgic but forward. The rhythm, the harmony, the movement, the teamwork, the star player. We wanted to capture all that in sound."

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness

Early detection and screening are key for breast cancer intervention

(607NewsNow) — Breast cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosis among women in the United States. Most doctors recommend…

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Fall Guide

Echoes of the past: Paranormal activity at Cortland’s 1890 House

Is the 1890 House in Cortland haunted? Reports of footsteps, apparitions, and voices from beyond the veil are not uncommon at the museum.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Tigers rally to beat Mariners 9-3 and force decisive Game 5 in AL Division Series

Riley Greene and Javier Báez homered in a four-run sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday in Game 4 of the American League Division Series.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Cubs use 4-run 1st inning to top the Brewers 4-3 and avoid NL Division Series sweep

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a tiebreaking two-run single and the Chicago Cubs avoided a sweep by holding off the Milwaukee Brewers for a 4-3 victory in Game 3 of their NL Division Series on Wednesday.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Blue Jays beat Yankees 5-2 in Game 4 to reach first ALCS since 2016

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer each drove in a run, and eight Toronto pitchers shut down the Yankees in a 5-2 victory that sent the Blue Jays to the American League Championship Series for the first time in nine years.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Bad Bunny’s music streams soar since 2026 Super Bowl halftime show news

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny's music catalog has seen a jump in streams since his 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance was announced.

2 weeks ago in World

What we know about the next steps in the deal to pause the war in Gaza

A breakthrough deal pausing the war in Gaza has been reached. But will it lead, as U.S. President Donald Trump proclaimed, to "a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace"?

2 weeks ago in Community, Environment, Government, Local

Tompkins DSS ready for cold weather overnight, Akumfi says

Tompkins County Administrator Korsah Akumfi tells WHCU anyone in need of shelter overnight can reach out to the Department of Social Services.

2 weeks ago in Education, Local

Explore Finger Lakes Scholarship applications open until November

The Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance (FLTA) has announced the continuation of its Explore Finger Lakes Annual Scholarship.

2 weeks ago in Community, Education, Local

ITA to hold rally ahead of ICSD contract talks

The Ithaca Teachers Association will hold a brief rally today before sitting down at the bargaining table with ICSD.

2 weeks ago in Local, Sports

Yankees ousted from playoffs; Sabres to begin season

Find local and national sports updates with the WHCU Sports Report.

2 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Local

Homer homicide victim ID’d by Cortland County Sheriff’s Office

Deputies say 53-year-old Anthony Beecham was found in the driveway shortly before 3:30 Wednesday morning with several gunshot wounds.

2 weeks ago in Community, Government, Health, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Reminder: Community engagement forums with the NYS Office of Mental Health tonight, tomorrow in Ithaca

Tonight, in Ithaca, you can share your thoughts and concerns with the Tompkins County Whole Health Department (TCWH) and the State Office of Mental Health (OMH).

2 weeks ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local

SUNY Cortland names new chief of staff

On October 7, SUNY Cortland announced that Leatrice Oram will step into the chief of staff role.

2 weeks ago in Community, Local, Regional

Binghamton firefighter added to NYS Fallen Firefighters Memorial

On October 7, 126 firefighters were honored at the 28th annual ceremony in Albany, with John "JR" Gaudet among them.

2 weeks ago in Community, Local

No injuries in TC3 dorm fire

On October 8, firefighters responded to a reported fire in a laundry room at a TC3 campus dormitory.

2 weeks ago in Community, Local

Three extricated after head-on collision in Harford

On October 8, the Harford Fire Department was called to Route 221 around 11:15 a.m. for a head-on motor vehicle collision with entrapment.

2 weeks ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: October 8th

(607NewsNow) — On this day in rock history, hear from Kat Walters of I-100 Iconic Rock about Led Zeppelin, Cream,…

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5 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

Ithaca man found with gun after bicycle traffic stop, police say

IPD charged Philip Lewis, 35, with a felony after officers found a gun in his sweatshirt during a traffic stop.

23 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Miguel’s ‘CAOS,’ fueled by anger and angst, is his first studio album in nearly a decade

If you wondered why Miguel didn't release a studio album for nearly a decade, his response is simple: life.

1 day ago in Community, Government, Lifestyle, Local

Lawmakers approve temporary moves of COFA, Assessment Department to Lansing

On October 21, lawmakers approved the temporary relocation of Tompkins County Assessment Department and Office for the Aging to Lansing.