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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."
3 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…
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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"?
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
Yankees ousted from playoffs; Sabres to begin season
Find local and national sports updates with the WHCU Sports Report.
3 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.
3 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).
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
