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2 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Local

Cortland woman accused of unlawful imprisonment, reckless endangerment involving young children

Lori Maricle of Cortland, 31, is accused of locking a 6-year-old girl in a closet before leaving the residence for about an hour.

2 weeks ago in Music

Kiss rocker Gene Simmons recovering after crashing SUV

Simmons, a co-founder and bassist for the legendary band, was evaluated at a hospital Tuesday before being released. He posted on social media that he was doing well.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Common’s journey from Bulls ball boy to NBA theme song composer

"Basketball has a soul to it," said Common, a three-time Grammy winner, who has also won an Emmy and Oscar. "It's nostalgic but forward. The rhythm, the harmony, the movement, the teamwork, the star player. We wanted to capture all that in sound."

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness

Early detection and screening are key for breast cancer intervention

(607NewsNow) — Breast cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosis among women in the United States. Most doctors recommend…

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Fall Guide

Echoes of the past: Paranormal activity at Cortland’s 1890 House

Is the 1890 House in Cortland haunted? Reports of footsteps, apparitions, and voices from beyond the veil are not uncommon at the museum.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Tigers rally to beat Mariners 9-3 and force decisive Game 5 in AL Division Series

Riley Greene and Javier Báez homered in a four-run sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday in Game 4 of the American League Division Series.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Cubs use 4-run 1st inning to top the Brewers 4-3 and avoid NL Division Series sweep

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a tiebreaking two-run single and the Chicago Cubs avoided a sweep by holding off the Milwaukee Brewers for a 4-3 victory in Game 3 of their NL Division Series on Wednesday.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Blue Jays beat Yankees 5-2 in Game 4 to reach first ALCS since 2016

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer each drove in a run, and eight Toronto pitchers shut down the Yankees in a 5-2 victory that sent the Blue Jays to the American League Championship Series for the first time in nine years.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Bad Bunny’s music streams soar since 2026 Super Bowl halftime show news

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny's music catalog has seen a jump in streams since his 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance was announced.

2 weeks ago in World

What we know about the next steps in the deal to pause the war in Gaza

A breakthrough deal pausing the war in Gaza has been reached. But will it lead, as U.S. President Donald Trump proclaimed, to "a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace"?

2 weeks ago in Community, Environment, Government, Local

Tompkins DSS ready for cold weather overnight, Akumfi says

Tompkins County Administrator Korsah Akumfi tells WHCU anyone in need of shelter overnight can reach out to the Department of Social Services.

2 weeks ago in Education, Local

Explore Finger Lakes Scholarship applications open until November

The Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance (FLTA) has announced the continuation of its Explore Finger Lakes Annual Scholarship.

2 weeks ago in Community, Education, Local

ITA to hold rally ahead of ICSD contract talks

The Ithaca Teachers Association will hold a brief rally today before sitting down at the bargaining table with ICSD.

2 weeks ago in Local, Sports

Yankees ousted from playoffs; Sabres to begin season

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

2 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Local

Homer homicide victim ID’d by Cortland County Sheriff’s Office

Deputies say 53-year-old Anthony Beecham was found in the driveway shortly before 3:30 Wednesday morning with several gunshot wounds.

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

Reminder: Community engagement forums with the NYS Office of Mental Health tonight, tomorrow in Ithaca

Tonight, in Ithaca, you can share your thoughts and concerns with the Tompkins County Whole Health Department (TCWH) and the State Office of Mental Health (OMH).

2 weeks ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local

SUNY Cortland names new chief of staff

On October 7, SUNY Cortland announced that Leatrice Oram will step into the chief of staff role.

2 weeks ago in Community, Local, Regional

Binghamton firefighter added to NYS Fallen Firefighters Memorial

On October 7, 126 firefighters were honored at the 28th annual ceremony in Albany, with John "JR" Gaudet among them.

2 weeks ago in Community, Local

No injuries in TC3 dorm fire

On October 8, firefighters responded to a reported fire in a laundry room at a TC3 campus dormitory.

2 weeks ago in Community, Local

Three extricated after head-on collision in Harford

On October 8, the Harford Fire Department was called to Route 221 around 11:15 a.m. for a head-on motor vehicle collision with entrapment.

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2 days 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.

3 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.

3 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.

4 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.

4 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.