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8 hours ago in Sports

NASCAR’s 2026 season defined by two Kyles: Larson’s playoff surge and Busch’s shocking death

NASCAR's championship weekend started with another Kyle Busch remembrance and ended with another Kyle Larson celebration. The Cup Series drivers will be linked forever.

8 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ is almost here. What to know about the characters, music and billions at stake

"Grand Theft Auto" has never been much for following the rules. Nearly three decades after a video game built around stealing cars, outrunning police and embracing criminal mayhem first arrived, the franchise has survived controversy, transformed open-world gaming and become one of the biggest sellers in entertainment.

11 hours ago in

Coffee Mania partners with Cortland YWCA to take donations for Kidsgiving Food & Supply Drive

From November 9th to November 13th, Coffee Mania is working with the Cortland YWCA to take Thanksgiving supplies and food donations at all 3 of their locations.

15 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in a British prison for rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others during a period when his comedy career built around boasts of erotic exploits was taking off.

15 hours ago in Sports, Trending

In a wide-open NFL, trade deadline is an opportunity for a few teams to get a big boost

The NFL is wide open at the season's midpoint. The trade deadline will give teams an opportunity to separate themselves from the pack, especially in a season when several teams are in the mix for a Super Bowl run.

15 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ stomps to a record-setting $31.6 debut, clobbering ‘The Cat in the Hat’

"Godzilla Minus Zero" stomped into movie theaters with a chart-topping $31.6 million over the weekend, scoring a record debut for a foreign-language film at the North American box office.

Brick office building with white trim and arched window, under a blue sky; foreground sign reads Cortland County Office Building, 60 Central Ave (partial).

15 hours ago in

Cortland County outlines changes coming to Medicaid eligibility and requirements as a result of ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’

Residents of Cortland County on Medicaid are being made aware of what will change in the new year as H.R. 1, commonly known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” puts Medicaid requirement and eligibility changes into effect.

17 hours ago in

Ithaca reappoints ‘excellent’ board members

Emily Petrina and Andy Rollman will continue to serve the city.

18 hours ago in

SUNY Cortland football captures conference title

For the sixth straight year, Cortland has won the Empire 8.

19 hours ago in

IPD: Man came to Ithaca to have sex with underage girl

Ithaca Police say they arrested the man around 12:35 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 in the Green St. parking garage after receiving a tip.

20 hours ago in

OurBus moves Ithaca city stop to S. Cayuga St.

The changes take effect today, along with changes to some TCAT bus stops.

20 hours ago in

Air fryer oven sold at Target recalled for burn hazard

Consumers are urged to contact the manufacturer for repair equipment and instructions.

20 hours ago in

Tompkins County health officials urge early vaccination amid rise of measles

The Tompkins County Whole Health Department recommends that infants receive a dose between 6 and 11 months.

20 hours ago in

Virgil Creek aquatic connectivity project in Dryden secures state funding

The Tompkins County Highway Department will install a new culvert that will restore natural stream alignment.

3 days ago in

Cornell trustees reaffirm support for administration following no confidence vote

In the wake of the Jane Doe sexual assault case, the Cornell Faculty Senate has passed a vote of no confidence in the university's central administration.

4 days ago in

Labrador & Song Mountains offering savings on lift tickets, rentals, and more

A ticket voucher for $25 can get you $50 to spend on lift tickets, rentals, merchandise, and the restaurants at Labrador & Song Mountains.

4 days ago in

Newfield Lions Club to host Holiday Craft Fair with local vendors, bake sale, and more

From 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 14th, the Newfield Lions Club will host their Holiday Craft Fair.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Awkwafina digs into her culinary roots to try something a little crazy: Open a restaurant

Awkwafina was feeling under the weather recently and decided she was going to make soup. And that startled her because she hasn't always been the kind of person who made soup.

4 days ago in Sports

Several coaches on the hot seat need major turnarounds in the second half to keep their jobs

NFL owners have been more patient this season. At least one coach was fired by Week 9 in each year since 2022 but there haven't been any dismissals so far. The Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard, though. Several coaches could be in trouble if they don't turn things around quickly.

4 days ago in

Ithaca man accused of threatening neighbors with knife

Anyone who witnessed the alleged incident or has relevant information is asked to contact the Ithaca Police Department.

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8 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ is almost here. What to know about the characters, music and billions at stake

"Grand Theft Auto" has never been much for following the rules. Nearly three decades after a video game built around stealing cars, outrunning police and embracing criminal mayhem first arrived, the franchise has survived controversy, transformed open-world gaming and become one of the biggest sellers in entertainment.

15 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in a British prison for rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others during a period when his comedy career built around boasts of erotic exploits was taking off.

15 hours ago in Sports, Trending

In a wide-open NFL, trade deadline is an opportunity for a few teams to get a big boost

The NFL is wide open at the season's midpoint. The trade deadline will give teams an opportunity to separate themselves from the pack, especially in a season when several teams are in the mix for a Super Bowl run.