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Tuesday, February 13, 202402/13/2024

Survey said: This is the 11th most important invention ever!

A:  Radio! Happy World Radio Day!!

Tuesday, January 30, 202401/30/2024

We think it’s round but it’s actually lemon-shaped. What?

A:  The Moon!

Wednesday, January 17, 202401/17/2024

Good Stuff: My Friend Carol is a Champion!

Carol Mallison is a tireless Champion of Ithaca. From her years as director of McGraw house, to endless projects and…

Friday, January 12, 202401/12/2024

Local Firefighter is On A Mission

Amanda Brayton will be travelling to Malawi in June.  The mission is to help train and support firefighters in that…

Thursday, November 30, 202311/30/2023

“Impractical Jokers'” Joe Gatto Interview

Joe Gatto is at the State on Friday, December 1st.   Joe stopped by the Wake Up Q to give Chris…

Thursday, October 26, 202310/26/2023

Tik-Tok hack: Put this in the fridge instead of baking soda.

A:  Toilet paper!

Thursday, October 26, 202310/26/2023

Hall of Famer: Patty Loveless!

In Sunday in the Country

Thursday, October 26, 202310/26/2023

Hall of Famer: Tanya Tucker!!

In Sunday in the Country

Monday, October 16, 202310/16/2023

Performances We Love: Galveston!

In Sunday in the Country

Not just Glen Campbell, add Steve Wariner for a great performance!!

Wednesday, October 11, 202310/11/2023

Performances We Love: Seven Spanish Angels

In Sunday in the Country

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A referendum on Trump, election monitors and a Democratic shift: What to watch on Election Day

President Donald Trump has repeatedly encouraged voters to pretend he's on the ballot this Election Day. He's not, of course. But there is reason to believe that Tuesday's midterms, above all, will be a referendum on his performance over the last two years.

3 hours ago in Crime, Local

Ithaca man accused of attempted burglary, threatening occupant

On Nov. 3, Ithaca Police responded to a reported burglary in progress in the 100 block of West Village Place.

6 hours ago in Fall Guide, Local

Local students, officials, and organizations plant 70,000 daffodil bulbs at Stewart Park to bloom in the spring

Through fundraising efforts from Ithaca Garden Club's annual Daffodil Dash, 70,000 daffodil bulbs have been planted at Stewart Park this fall.

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Although Luka Doncic is in his ninth NBA season as one of the sport's most dynamic scorers, he has rarely been better than this. Two weeks into the Los Angeles Lakers' first season following LeBron James' departure, Doncic is scorching opponents with one brilliant offensive performance after another.

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Caleb Williams and Jeffery Simmons lead the Bears past the Seahawks 34-17

Jeffery Simmons ran out of the tunnel for the first time since joining the Chicago Bears with a new uniform, orange sleeves and a wide smile as he welcomed the move that put right into contention with important games on big stages.