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2 hours ago in Music Scene
On this day in rock history: December 5th
(607NewsNow) — On this day in rock history, hear from Kat Walters of I-100 Iconic Rock about The Rolling Stones,…
4 hours ago in Entertainment, Holiday Guide
Weekend top picks: Ovid Winter Festival, Habitat for Humanity Cookie Walk, and more
Find fun, local activities for the weekend in the Cortland and Ithaca areas here.
5 hours ago in Holiday Guide
2nd Annual Grinchmas at SPLAT! Sumthin’ Paint Room
On December 20th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., SPLAT! Sumthin' will be hosting their 2nd Annual Grinchmas.
9 hours ago in Sports
Jahmyr Gibbs rushes for 3 TDs and Lions get much-needed 44-30 win over Cowboys
Jahmyr Gibbs and a defense that suddenly generated pressure and turnovers helped the Detroit Lions stay in contention for a playoff berth. Gibbs ran for three touchdowns, including a 13-yarder with 2:19 left that sealed the Lions' much-needed 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.
9 hours ago in Sports
LeBron James’ 1,297-game double-digit scoring streak ends but he gets winning assist vs. Raptors
For LeBron James, the win mattered more than the streak. James' NBA-record run of 1,297 consecutive regular-season games with at least 10 points ended Thursday night at Toronto, and he was the one who made the decision to have it end. Instead of trying to score to win the game — and extend his streak — he set up Rui Hachimura for the final shot.
9 hours ago in Sports
A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday’s draw
FIFA has invited more teams than ever for a World Cup priced largely for fans in the 1%. The process of figuring out which teams in the expanded 48-nation field will play where begins with Friday's draw at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
9 hours ago in Entertainment
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, the legacy Hollywood giant behind "Harry Potter" and "Friends," to buy its studio and streaming business for $72 billion.
10 hours ago in Sports
NFL mandates playing surfaces for all stadiums meet new standards by 2028 to enhance player safety
The playing surfaces at every NFL stadium will have to meet new enhanced standards set through lab and field testing by the start of the 2028 season.
10 hours ago in World
At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord
Public broadcasters in Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia on Thursday pulled out of next year's Eurovision Song Contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to compete, putting political discord on center stage over a usually joyful celebration of music.
10 hours ago in National
Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter.
11 hours ago in Community, Crime, Government, Lifestyle, Local
Spencer adopts nighttime curfew for kids
On Dec. 1, the Village of Spencer Board unanimously adopted a nighttime curfew for children under the age of 16 in an effort to minimize crime and vandalism.
SUNY Cortland men’s basketball looks to stay hot; Rangers top Senators
Find updates on sports teams from SUNY Cortland, TC3, Cornell, Buffalo, and more with the WHCU Sports Report.
13 hours ago in Community, Government, Health & Wellness, Local
Construction delays plague new Cortland County mental health building
Cortland County Legislative Chair Kevin Fitch says their new mental health building is now projected to open at the end of December.
13 hours ago in Community, Government, Local, Politics
NYSEG to attend Newfield meeting
NYSEG officials will attend Newfield Town Board meeting next week to address concerns from residents affected by the FLAIR project.
13 hours ago in Community, Government, Local, Politics
City manager one of many open Ithaca leadership roles to fill, mayor says
Ithaca is searching for a new city manager after Deb Mohlenhoff's resignation.
14 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Health, Lifestyle, Local
Extended closure at Cortland County YMCA pool begins Saturday
The Cortland County YMCA pool will be closed for repairs from December 7th, 2025 to January 4th, 2026.
14 hours ago in Community, Government, Health, Lifestyle, Local
Tompkins County urges eligible residents to apply for HEAP
On December 1, following a funding delay due to the government shutdown, HEAP applications officially opened in New York.
14 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional
Summerhill man faces charges in alleged domestic incident
Joseph Frost of Summerhill, 38, is accused of getting into a physical altercation with a woman in front of a child.
14 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local, Sections
Ithaca woman accused of stealing from Horseheads Walmart
On December 3, 39-year-old Alina Gleockner, of Ithaca, was arrested by deputies from the Chemung County Sheriff's Office and charged with felony grand larceny and felony burglary.
1 day ago in Music Scene
On this day in rock history: December 4th
(607NewsNow) — On this day in rock history, hear from Kat Walters of I-100 Iconic Rock about Led Zeppelin, Van…
