3 weeks ago in National

Starbucks workers kick off 65-store US strike on company’s busy Red Cup Day

More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers plan to strike at 65 U.S. stores Thursday to protest a lack of progress in labor negotiations with the company.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption

President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back

The 23-year-old Paul Skenes capped his blistering rise to stardom by capturing the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace was a unanimous choice by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, the honor coming minutes after Skubal won baseball's premier pitching prize in the American League for the second straight year as the anchor of the Detroit Tigers.

3 weeks ago in Community, Finance, Government, Local, Politics

In 9-1 vote, Common Council approves Ithaca budget

The $111 million Ithaca budget for 2026 was approved Wednesday in a vote of 9-1.

3 weeks ago in Local, Sports

Josh Allen praises opposing QB; Kafka ‘excited’ to lead Giants

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

3 weeks ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Seneca Lake’s first winery sold

Glenora Wine Cellars recently sold to FLX Family Winery LLC, a sister company to Lilly Brothers Brewing and Lilly Broadcasting - the parent company of WENY-TV.

3 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Ithaca Fire Department is hiring, sign up for civil service exam by December 4

The Ithaca Fire Department is hiring for full-time, union positions.

3 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Cortland Elks Lodge raises $2k to support CPD Shop with a Cop campaign

On November 10, the Cortland Elks Lodge 748 donated $2000 to support Shop with a Cop the campaign.

3 weeks ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

TC3, SU to sign transfer agreement

On November 18, TC3 will sign a transfer agreement with Syracuse University.

3 weeks ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Antique dealer expanding into Lansing

Antique Quest, which operated out of Found in Ithaca Antiques for 15 years, is expanding with a new venture in Lansing.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Jameis Winston to start at QB for the Giants in interim coach Mike Kafka’s first big decision

Jameis Winston walked off the field Wednesday following his first practice as the New York Giants' starting quarterback, including some extra work after it was over, and flashed a big smile across his face.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Adele will make her acting debut in Tom Ford’s adaptation of ‘Cry to Heaven’

Fashion designer Tom Ford has called up Adele to co-star in his adaptation of Anne Rice's "Cry to Heaven," his production company said Wednesday. The film, which Ford is writing, directing and producing, will mark the acting debut of the superstar singer.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Court denies Rapper Tory Lanez’s appeal of his conviction in Megan Thee Stallion shooting

A California court on Wednesday denied rapper Tory Lanez's appeal of his guilty verdict on charges he fired a gun at Megan Thee Stallion.

3 weeks ago in National

US Mint in Philadelphia presses final pennies as the 1-cent coin gets canceled

The U.S. Mint on Wednesday ended production of the penny, a change made to save money and because the 1-cent coin that could once buy a snack or a piece of candy had become increasingly irrelevant.

3 weeks ago in National

Epstein email says Trump ‘knew about the girls’ as White House calls its release a Democratic smear

Jeffrey Epstein wrote in a 2019 email to a journalist that Donald Trump "knew about the girls," according to documents made public Wednesday, but what he knew — and whether it pertained to the sex offender's crimes — is unclear.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

This gift guide for movie lovers ranges from candles and pj’s to books for babies and adults

If you think gifts for movie lovers begin and end with Blu-Rays and cineplex gift cards, think again. There's lots of ways to get creative (and impress) the film fan in your life.

3 weeks ago in Music Scene

On this day in rock history: November 12th

(607NewsNow) — On this day in rock history, hear from Kat Walters of I-100 Iconic Rock about Jimi Hendrix, U2,…

3 weeks ago in Sports

NCAA puts Michigan State football on 3 years of probation for recruiting violations under Mel Tucker

The NCAA put Michigan State's football program on three years of probation and penalized the school $30,000 plus 1.5% of the team's budget after agreeing former staff members under coach Mel Tucker broke rules regarding recruiting inducements and benefits, communication and unofficial visit expenses.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Jannik Sinner seals semifinal spot at ATP Finals with win over Alexander Zverev

Defending champion Jannik Sinner sealed a semifinal spot at the ATP Finals with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Alexander Zverev before his home fans on Wednesday.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Singer Akon arrested near Atlanta for missing court over suspended license

Hip-hop artist Akon was arrested last week in suburban Atlanta after he didn't show up in court to face a ticket for driving with a suspended license.