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TCPL board game club meeting every Thursday
On Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., the Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL) will host board game club meetings.
2 hours ago in National
Democratic Sen. Klobuchar says she’s running for Minnesota governor after Gov. Walz dropped out
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Thursday she is running for governor of Minnesota, promising to take on President Donald Trump while unifying a state that has endured a series of challenges even before the federal government's immigration crackdown.
2 hours ago in Lifestyle
Where are those darn keys? Tricks for remembering where you put things
With a scarf dangling from your coat pocket and those gloves left behind at the coffee shop, there are simply more things to lose in winter. That's not counting your misplaced keys at home or those exasperated moments looking for your phone when you say, "I just had it!"
2 hours ago in Sports
LeBron James wipes away tears during tribute, says he doesn’t know if he’ll play in Cleveland again
LeBron James doesn't know if Wednesday night will end up being his last trip to Cleveland as a player. If James doesn't return, the Cavaliers and their fans continued to let James know how much he means to them.
2 hours ago in Entertainment
As if! ‘Clueless,’ ‘The Karate Kid,’ ‘Inception’ among 25 movies entering National Film Registry
As if they'd leave "Clueless" off the list. Cher Horowitz fans, rejoice: Amy Heckerling's 1995 teen comedy is one of 25 classic movies chosen this year by the Library of Congress for its National Film Registry.
2 hours ago in Sports
Sabalenka into fourth straight Australian Open final and facing Rybakina again
Not even a point penalty for hindrance slowed Aryna Sabalenka's run to a fourth consecutive Australian Open final. The top-ranked Sabalenka overpowered Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 Thursday night to move within one victory of a third Australian Open title in four years.
3 hours ago in National
Situation in US South grows more dire after days of ice, frigid temperatures and widespread outages
It could be days before power is restored across the South, where more subfreezing temperatures are expected by Friday in areas unaccustomed to and ill-equipped for such cold. The situation is reaching a breaking point for the elderly and those with medical conditions who lack electricity, some of whom are trapped by roads made impassable by ice and fallen trees.
United Way of Tompkins County CEO to retire
Michael Ramos is retiring as president and CEO of the United Way of Tompkins County after being appointed president in 2023.
Cold weather advisory issued for Ithaca area
The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory for much of the Southern Tier.
WHCU Sports 1-29-26
Find updates on the Cornell Big Red, New York Knicks, New York Rangers, and more with the WHCU Sports Report.
Ithaca school board reviewing demographic changes, falling K-12 enrollment
Board of Education President Dr. Sean Bradwell tells 607 News Now data presented to board members at a meeting on Jan. 13 showed a troubling trend.
Locke man wanted on gun charge taken into custody in Cortland County
56-year-old Theodore Strauf, who had an outstanding warrant in Cayuga County, was taken into custody during a traffic stop in Cortland County.
Cortland County seeks nominations for poet laureate
The Cortland County Legislature is now accepting nominations for the next poet laureate.
Cortland PD warns of speeding violation text scam
The Cortland Police Department says residents have received texts claiming to be an "Official Speeding Violation Notice."
20 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
What to know about the 2026 Grammys
Sunday's Grammys mark a return to normalcy after the 2025 show was altered to focus on Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts.
Hammerstone School searches for new board members
The Hammerstone School is looking for new members for their nonprofit board of directors.
Cortlandville man left dogs outside in January cold, deputies say
55-year-old Michael Homza is charged with overdriving, torturing, and injuring animals in Cortlandville.
1 day ago in Lifestyle
Being a night owl may not be great for your heart but you can do something about it
Being a night owl can be bad for your heart. That may sound surprising but a large study found people who are more active late at night — when most of the population is winding down or already asleep — have poorer overall heart health than the average person.
1 day ago in Sports
Bill Belichick snubbed by Pro Football Hall of Fame in first year of eligibility, report says
Six-time Super Bowl champion head coach Bill Belichick didn't get voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, according to a report from ESPN.
1 day ago in National
Amazon cuts about 16,000 corporate jobs in the latest round of layoffs
Amazon is slashing about 16,000 corporate jobs in the second round of mass layoffs for the ecommerce company in three months.