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3 weeks ago

Fatal tractor rollover in Burdett

On September 12, deputies were called to Route 227 in Burdett around 6:40 p.m. for a tractor rollover.

3 weeks ago

Cayuga Chamber Orchestra’s Chamber Music Series returns with Poulenc and Chausson

The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra's Chamber Music Series returns with Poulenc and Chausson on Sunday, September 21st at 3:00 p.m. at the First Unitarian Society of Ithaca. 

3 weeks ago

Tompkins County added to DEC drought watch list

Tompkins County joins Cayuga and Schuyler among the 30 counties added to the DEC’s drought watch list last week.

3 weeks ago

Public workshop for NY Forward Thursday in Dryden

On September 18, the Village of Dryden is set to host its second NY Forward Public Workshop.

3 weeks ago

Tioga County settles with husband of woman missing since ’01

Tioga County has agreed to settle out of court with Calvin Harris in regard to the disappearance of his wife Michele Harris in 2001.

4 weeks ago

Fall festivals to attend this year in the 607

Find where to go to a fall festival in the 607 this year here.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks ago

Red Cross observes National Sickle Cell Awareness Month this September

The American Red Cross observes National Sickle Cell Awareness Month this month.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks ago

Legislators considering ‘improvements’ to Tompkins County jail

Changes at the Tompkins County jail are under consideration.

4 weeks ago

WHCU Sports 9-12-25

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

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks ago

WHCU Sports 9-11-25

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

Recent Headlines

11 hours ago in Entertainment

Dolly Parton responds to concerns about her health: ‘I’m not dying’

Dolly Parton "ain't dead yet," the country superstar said on social media Wednesday following public speculation about her health. "There are just a lot of rumors flying around. But I figured if you heard it from me, you'd know that I was okay," the 79-year-old singer said in a new two-minute video posted on Instagram.

15 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional

Homicide investigation underway in Homer

On October 8, the Cortland County Sheriff's Office and Homer Police Department responded to a shooting just before 3:30 a.m. at a residence near Grove Street and Route 281.

16 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional

Four locals charged in alleged CNY drug trafficking ring

Four locals are among the 17 people who have been indicted on a total of 125 crimes for their alleged roles in purchasing and distributing drugs.