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2 weeks ago
Ithaca College alum wins 7th Grammy Award
Class of '79 Bomber Elaine Martone became the first woman to win Classical Producer of the Year in three consecutive years.
2 weeks ago
Cortland County Sheriff’s Office holds 2025 Road Patrol Awards
Sheriff Mark Helms and Undersheriff Chad Burhans handed out 17 awards in total at the Road Patrol Division Awards.
2 weeks ago
Investigation underway after body discovered in Cortlandville
NYSP were called to Cort-Lanes Bowling around 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 1st for a report of a deceased woman behind the building.
2 weeks ago
Emergency service plan in progress for Cortland County, Fitch says
Legislative Chair Kevin Fitch says one focus this year is developing an emergency plan for Cortland County.
2 weeks ago
Cantelmo establishes Ithaca charter commission
Mayor Robert Cantelmo has formed the charter revision commission, who will work to modernize the city’s governing document.
2 weeks ago
WHCU Sports 2-2-26
Find updates on the IC Bombers, SUNY Cortland Red Dragons, New York Knicks, and more with the WHCU Sports Report.
2 weeks ago
Vestal native to cheer in Super Bowl LX
Keep an eye out this Sunday for Vestal native Ally Butler, who has been a New England Patriots cheerleader since 2021.
2 weeks ago
Driver injured in Homer after ice flies off tractor-trailer on I81
A 23-year-old man is recovering after getting hit by ice on I-81 on January 30th.
2 weeks ago
Career law enforcement officer with Homer, Groton, Cortland County, passes away
On January 19, Thomas Huttleston passed away after an extended illness.
3 weeks ago
Cortlandville man faces charges after alleged domestic disturbance
22-year-old Bryson Cook is accused of damaging property belonging to a victim known to him.
3 weeks ago
Students, staff OK after fire alarm at Freeville Elementary
According to Dryden Central School District Superintendent Josh Bacigalupi, the alarm was triggered by steam escaping from an oven during lunch preparation.
3 weeks ago
Crews continue work on new Cortland County mental health building
Cortland County Administrator Michael Ponticello says the new facility on Port Watson St. will start welcoming people before the end of 2026.
3 weeks ago
WHCU Sports 1-30-26
Find updates on the Ithaca College Bombers, New York Knicks, Buffalo Sabres, and Cornell Big Red with the WHCU Sports Report.
3 weeks ago
Beginnings Credit Union to launch month-long SPCA drive at all branches
On February 2, all branches in Tompkins, Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, and Madison Counties will begin collecting pet-related items, including food, treats, beds, blankets, and cat litter.
3 weeks ago
Ithaca Fire Department Assistant Chief retires
Assistant Chief Chris Hamilton of the Ithaca Fire Department is retiring, starting with the IFD in 1994.
3 weeks ago
Recall alert: Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits could contain foreign material
Gerber says some of its Arrowroot Biscuits could contain soft plastic or paper pieces.
3 weeks ago
Free wi-fi available in Cortland parks, downtown
Empire Access Internet is working with the City of Cortland on the Downtown Wi-Fi Project.
3 weeks ago
United Way of Tompkins County CEO to retire
Michael Ramos is retiring as president and CEO of the United Way of Tompkins County after being appointed president in 2023.
3 weeks ago
Cold weather advisory issued for Ithaca area
The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory for much of the Southern Tier.
3 weeks ago
WHCU Sports 1-29-26
Find updates on the Cornell Big Red, New York Knicks, New York Rangers, and more with the WHCU Sports Report.



