Ithaca man declared unfit for trial

The man accused of fatally shooting a Candor man in Ithaca has been declared mentally unfit to stand trial. 38-year-old Justin Barkley is accused of shooting William Schumacher in the parking lot of the Ithaca Walmart on Dec. 19 and then running him over.... Read More.

Ithaca woman drives to police station while intoxicated

Waverly Police have arrested an Ithaca woman after she allegedly drove to their police station while intoxicated. 49-year-old Michelle Reed is said to have driven to the police station to report that her friends were trying to keep her in Waverly for the night... Read More.

Several Southern Tier State Parks Receive NYS Grant Money

Several state parks in the Southern Tier are receiving a portion of $450,000 is state funding to boost tourism. Chenango Valley State Park, as well as Robert H. Treman, Buttermilk Falls, Taughannock Falls, Fillmore Glen, Watkins Glen, and Stony Brook State Parks will receive... Read More.

The “Ithaca Plan”: A Plan to Address Heroin Addiction

Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick has outlined his full proposal to deal with heroin addiction within the city. The proposal, being called the "Ithaca Plan," seeks to do several things, including:   -Expand access to treatment -Reduce overdose deaths and infectious disease - Prevent drug use and sales -Decrease rates... Read More.

Ithaca Police May be Able to Live Rent Free Soon

Ithaca Police Officers may soon be able to live rent free. The City's Administration Council approved a resolution which would allow police to live rent-free in targeted areas throughout the city. The officers would serve as good neighbors and professional witnesses while off duty... Read More.

Body Found in Ithaca Identified

The Ithaca Police department has released information on the individual who was found deceased near Ithaca Falls. The man has been identified as 51-year-old Kirk Preuss of Ohio. An autopsy has revealed that no criminal act played a role in Preuss' death.

Ithaca Police Investigating the Discovery of a Dead Body

Ithaca Police are investigating the discovery of a dead body in the water near Ithaca Falls. Authorities were called at around 2:30 yesterday afternoon for the discovery of a dead body. Emergency responders worked together to retrieve the body from the water. The cause... Read More.

Ithaca Man Threatens People with Taser

A man from Ithaca threatened multiple people with a taser over the weekend, including children. 60-year-old Donald Van Schoick is said to have approached a group of people on Floral Ave in Ithaca, while sparking a taser, disguised as a flashlight, and making threatening... Read More.

Cornell Students Featured on Nat Geo WILD

Three student's in Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine are being featured in a new show by Nat Geo WILD, called Vet School. Three separate episodes will feature the Cornell student's, the first will premiere on September 19th at 10PM. The other two will... Read More.

Man Arrested in Connection With June Shooting

A man has been arrested in connection to a shooting which occurred at the West Village Apartments in Ithaca back in June. During the shooting a man was shot in the leg. Police arrested James “Pip” Marshall yesterday morning without incident at a relative’s... Read More.

Ithaca Police Department Opens New Location

The Ithaca Police Department is opening a new office on the West End tomorrow. The office will be located at 801 West Buffalo Street in a multipurpose building. It will feature office spaces, as well as a conference room. Ithaca Police Officers can do... Read More.