1 week ago in Community, Crime, Local

Police charge two in alleged Ithaca drug deal

34-year-old Heath Phillips of Freeville and 42-year-old William Ellison of Ithaca are being charged after a drug deal in Ithaca on August 26th.

1 week ago in World

Tons of overripe tomatoes become projectiles in Spain’s ‘Tomatina’ food fight

Thousands of people from around the world seeking a uniquely messy thrill spent one wild hour flinging bushels of overripe tomatoes at each other during Spain's "Tomatina" celebration Wednesday.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

At some colleges, move-in day includes students’ dogs and cats

Crossing paths with dogs, cats and other animals is part of campus life for students at Eckerd College, a liberal arts school in Florida that allows pets to live in dormitories.

1 week ago in Sports

Wimbledon champions Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek get off to good starts at the US Open

Iga Swiatek is trying to do something no woman has done since Serena Williams in 2012: win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon in the same season. Jannik Sinner is trying to do something no man has done since Roger Federer in 2008: repeat as U.S. Open champion.

1 week ago in Community, Environment, Government, Local

Virgil Town Board to discuss solar project

A solar project on Holler Road is the topic of the Virgil Town Board meeting tonight.

1 week ago in Entertainment

James Cameron on two decades of making ‘Avatar’ and the future he sees for movies

James Cameron first began developing "Avatar" more than 30 years ago. He started working on the first film in earnest 20 years ago. Production on the third film, "Fire and Ash," which ran concurrently with 2022's "The Way of Water," got underway eight years ago.

1 week ago in Local

Chenango house fire claims life of 1-year-old

An infant passed away in a Broome County fire that happened on August 25th.

1 week ago in Community, Crime, Lifestyle, Local

Cortland Police Commission to discuss downtown cameras, bike bill

The Cortland Police Commission will gather today at 3:30 p.m. to discuss the downtown camera system, proposed bike legislation, and more.

1 week ago in Local, Sports

Mets outplay Phillies; Giants release QB DeVito

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

1 week ago in Community, Education, Government, Local, Politics, Regional

Newfield’s cell phone ban now includes internet devices, superintendent says

Students at Newfield Middle School and Newfield High School will have to keep all devices that connect to the internet and Bluetooth in their lockers.

1 week ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Tompkins County to receive broadband infrastructure funding, Hochul says

On August 21st, Governor Hochul announced nearly $53 million in funding that will help build 234 miles of fiber and 46 wireless hubs in 28 counties.

1 week ago in Community, Local, Regional

Two hospitalized after crash in Nichols

On August 25th, State Police were called to State Route 17 in Nichols around 6 p.m. for a report of a crash involving a motorcycle

1 week ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local

Community Foundation, GIAC, area businesses partner for Back-to-School Supplies Drive

The Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) and Community Foundation of Tompkins County are offering a Back-to-School drive on August 31st.

1 week ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: August 26th

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

1 week ago in Pet of the Week

Pets of the week: August 26th

Myrtle, Lucy, Gunner, and Bowie from CNY Snap and the Cortland County SPCA are looking for their forever homes.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged

It's a love story and, baby, she said yes: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged, they announced Tuesday. In a five-photo joint post on Instagram, the superstar singer and football player revealed their engagement, the fairytale culmination of a courtship that for two years has thrilled and fascinated millions around the world, but especially Swifties, the pop star's enormous and ardent fan base.

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

Tompkins County medical director highlights new HIV meds

Tompkins County Medical Director Dr. William Klepack discussed new HIV medications on Ithaca's Morning News.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Local

Going Back to Where It All Started: Chris Allinger at Kelly’s Dockside Cafe’s Pajamarama

Join Chris Allinger at Kelly's Dockside Cafe for a Pajamarama tomorrow, August 27th.

2 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Local

Multiple drug charges for Ithaca man after traffic stop

33-year-old Breon Brooks of Ithaca is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after a traffic stop on August 20th.

2 weeks ago in National

Wall Street holds steady just below recent records

Stocks are holding near breakeven in morning trading on Wall Street Tuesday as indexes hover just below their recent all-time highs.