News

10 hours ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: October 24th

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

10 hours ago in Sports

Terry Rozier’s arrest leaves the Miami Heat stunned, and trying to figure out what happens next

The reality began setting in for the Miami Heat on Friday when they gathered for a morning shootaround practice and Terry Rozier wasn't with the team. And that almost certainly won't change anytime soon.

11 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Miguel’s ‘CAOS,’ fueled by anger and angst, is his first studio album in nearly a decade

If you wondered why Miguel didn't release a studio album for nearly a decade, his response is simple: life.

16 hours ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Ithaca College students to perform international songs

Ithaca College Students will perform songs from Peru, Cuba, Russia, and the United States tonight at 7 p.m.

16 hours ago in Community, Government, Lifestyle, Local

Lawmakers approve temporary moves of COFA, Assessment Department to Lansing

On October 21, lawmakers approved the temporary relocation of Tompkins County Assessment Department and Office for the Aging to Lansing.

17 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional

State Police investigating fatal hit and run in Geneva

On October 23, authorities received a report of a deceased person in the southbound lane of Pre Emption Road after a hit and run.

17 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office: Missing woman located safe

UPDATE: 36-year-old Stephanie Kemp has been located and is safe after being reported missing on October 22nd..

17 hours ago in Finance, Local

Ithaca press conference to unveil report on IDA housing tax breaks

Local and state organizations will hold a press conference today, October 24, at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Ithaca.

17 hours ago in Sports

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami complete new contract. He’ll remain with the club at least into 2026

Lionel Messi has finally agreed to a new contract with Inter Miami, a deal that required several months to complete and ensures that the sport's biggest icon will be with the Major League Soccer club for its planned move into a new stadium next year.

17 hours ago in National

States worry about how to fill the gap in food aid ahead of a federal benefits halt

Officials in Louisiana, Vermont and Virginia pledged Thursday to keep food aid flowing to recipients in their states, even if the federal program is stalled next month because of the government shutdown.

18 hours ago in National

Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads

President Donald Trump announced he's ending "all trade negotiations" with Canada because of a television ad opposing U.S. tariffs that he said misstated the facts and called "egregious behavior" aimed at influencing U.S. court decisions.

19 hours ago in Entertainment, Fall Guide

Weekend top picks: Halloween in Downtown Ithaca, Haunted Wine Walk, and more

Find fun, local activities for the weekend in the Cortland and Ithaca areas here.

20 hours ago in Community, Local

Cornell director to become CMoG president in February

Dr. Jessica Levin Martinez will step down as director of Cornell's Johnson Museum of Art to become the next Corning Museum of Glass president and executive director in February.

21 hours ago in Local, Sports

Ithaca College, Cornell to host football games this weekend

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

21 hours ago in Community, Environment, Government, Local, Politics

Lansing Town Board agrees to extend public comment period on moratorium proposal

The Lansing Town Board agreed to extend a deadline on accepting public comments in writing about a proposed 1-year moratorium on land use development.

22 hours ago in Community, Crime, Election, Government, Local, Politics

Osborne to run for 3rd term as Tompkins County sheriff

Tompkins County Sheriff Derek Osborne is running for a third term.

22 hours ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local

GreenStar donates to Sciencenter through Bags for Change program

On October 22, GreenStar Food Co-Op presented the Sciencenter with a check for $576.48.

22 hours ago in Community, Government, Lifestyle, Local

City of Ithaca seeks members for Zoning Advisory Committee

Ithaca is asking anyone interested in helping to shape the city to come forward and serve on the Zoning Advisory Committee.

22 hours ago in Community, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Tompkins, Cortland County residents among graduating state troopers

Caden Congdon of Cortland, Jonathan Elmore of Homer, Madison Sciera of Homer, and Richard Henry of Groton are now New York State Troopers.

22 hours ago in Community, Health, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Prescription Drug Takeback event Saturday in Owego

On October 25, as part of the DEA’s National Takeback campaign, you can get rid of all solid forms of prescription drugs, including tablets, capsules, and patches.

News

11 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Miguel’s ‘CAOS,’ fueled by anger and angst, is his first studio album in nearly a decade

If you wondered why Miguel didn't release a studio album for nearly a decade, his response is simple: life.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins and David Byrne are among Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees

Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, LL Cool J, Pink, Sarah McLachlan and Talking Heads' David Byrne are among the impressive list of nominees for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame class, an eclectic mix of pop, hip-hop, folk and rock innovators.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Miami Heat’s Rozier, Trail Blazers’ Billups arrested in federal gambling probe, sources say

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups have been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Bon Jovi is hitting the road. Band announces first tour since Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal cord surgery

Decades into his career and the unthinkable happened. It was 2022, and Jon Bon Jovi began struggling through his songs. He saw a doctor who said one of his vocal cords was atrophying. He needed major surgery.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

MusiCares names Mariah Carey its 2026 Person of the Year

MusiCares, an organization that helps music professionals who need financial, personal or medical assistance, will honor Mariah Carey as its 2026 Person of the Year.