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2 days ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Music

Ithaca College Symphony Orchestra to perform free show

The Ithaca College Symphony Orchestra will hit the stage tonight at 8:15 p.m.

2 days ago in Community, Crime, Local

Sheriff: Newfield man found with firearms, bomb-making materials

48-year-old Ransome Vanriper is charged with 11 counts of criminal possession of a weapon in both the second and third degree and a single count of criminal possession of stolen property.

2 days ago in National

Democrat wins Miami mayor’s race for the first time in nearly 30 years

Democrat Eileen Higgins won the Miami mayor's race on Tuesday, defeating a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump to end her party's nearly three-decade losing streak and give Democrats a boost in one of the last electoral battles ahead of the 2026 midterms.

2 days ago in National

Storms bring heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest, snow and freezing rain to the Upper Midwest

The first of a series of powerful storms dumped heavy rain and swelled rivers in the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday, closing roads and prompting high water rescues.

2 days ago in Sports

A’ja Wilson wins AP Female Athlete of the Year following historic 4th WNBA MVP

A'ja Wilson stood atop the WNBA again in 2025, winning an unprecedented fourth MVP as her Las Vegas Aces earned a third championship in four seasons. For that, she earned The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year on Wednesday for the first time in her career.

2 days ago in World

Machado’s daughter accepts Nobel Peace Prize in Venezuelan opposition leader’s absence

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway on her mother's behalf Wednesday, and said in a speech written by Machado that Venezuela shows the world "we must be willing to fight for freedom."

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour will co-chair next Met Gala

The new Met Gala co-chairs have been announced, and it's a high-powered quartet: Beyoncé, Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman will join Vogue's Anna Wintour in hosting the star-packed event next May.

2 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Police searching for missing man in Seneca County

On December 8, deputies say 66-year-old Mark Taggerty left his job at Frazier Industrial Company in Waterloo around 9 a.m. “under suspicious conditions.”

2 days ago in Community, Government, Local

Barton lawmakers appoint new Planning Board member

On Dec. 8, Chris Uetwiller was appointed to the Barton Planning Board group.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Díaz leaves Mets; Sabres snap skid

Get updates on the Mets, Buffalo Sabres, New York Knicks, Ithaca Bombers, Cornell Big Red, and more with the WHCU Sports Report.

2 days ago in Community, Education, Local

ICSD Board of Ed holding hearing on revised district safety plan

A new districtwide safety plan is under review in the Ithaca City School District. 

2 days ago in Community, Government, Local, Politics, Real Estate

Tioga County to buy Owego property for potential county office building

Legislators voted to move forward on purchasing property including two parking lots, a former Walgreens building, and a converted residence on Main Street and Central Avenue in Owego.

2 days ago in Community, Environment, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Finger Lakes Land Trust plants more than 500 trees in Enfield

On December 9, the Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) announced the recent planting of 575 native trees and shrubs on a 25-acre property on their Lower Nature Preserve.

2 days ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Tubman Home National Park president, CEO dies at 72

On November 24, Karen Hill, President and CEO of the Harriet Tubman Home in Auburn, passed away.

2 days ago in Community, Crime, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Chemung County Sheriff’s investigator receives award for line-of-duty injury

On December 8, Investigator Michael Theetge received the Order of the Blue Heart Award from Wounded Blue.

3 days ago in Entertainment

In ‘The Chronology of Water,’ Imogen Poots found a great role, and a best friend in Kristen Stewart

After 20 years of acting in movies, television and on the stage, Imogen Poots is having a clarifying moment.

3 days ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: December 9th

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

3 days ago in Sports

Mike Trout remains in the mix for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, but questions linger

Mike Trout, the cornerstone of Team USA's 2023 World Baseball Classic run, is still under consideration as the roster for the 2026 tournament takes shape.

3 days ago in Community, Crime, Local

Virgil man accused of brandishing knife in alleged domestic disturbance

Alex Toolan, 25, is accused of threatening a victim inside a home in Virgil with a knife during a dispute on December 5th.

3 days ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional

NYSP make arrest in Cortland County rape investigation

On December 5, State Police arrested 22-year-old Logan Boliver, of Fayetteville, following an investigation that began in November.

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2 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Experts share their top tips to save money this holiday season

From gifts to travel plans to grocery shopping, costs can pile up and become overwhelming, especially in a difficult economic environment. Holiday shopping can bring joy, but it's important to stick to a budget and avoid going into debt, said shopping expert Trae Bodge.

3 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

It feels good to be Jelly Roll. And now, he’s ready to win a Grammy

This week, Jelly Roll was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. And last month, he learned that he was nominated for three Grammys in 2026, marking his third year in a row receiving nods. Two of those are new territory for him.

3 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Every major update from the first two episodes of Taylor Swift’s Disney+ Eras Tour docuseries

"The Eras Tour was a lifetime within my life," Taylor Swift told the room at a screening of the first two episodes of her new Disney+ docuseries, "The End of an Era." "It feels insane."

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore spent night in county jail, hours after his firing

Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was still jailed on Thursday morning, according to court records, less than 24 hours after he was fired for what the university said was an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member."

2 days ago in Trending, World

Italian cooking and its rituals get UN designation as world heritage

Italian food is known and loved around the world for its fresh ingredients and palate-pleasing tastes. The U.N.'s cultural agency gave foodies on Wednesday another reason to celebrate their pizza, pasta and tiramisu by listing Italian cooking as part of the world's "intangible" cultural heritage.