Shooter confesses, more details in Commons shooting

Ithaca Police say the man accused in the shooting on the Ithaca Commons early Sunday has confessed to the crime. 22-year-old Yakez Cornett says the victim bumped into him inside Silky Jones bar, and then again outside after the bar had closed, sparking a... Read More.

One charged after shooting on the Ithaca Commons

One man is charged with attempted murder after a shooting on the Ithaca Commons early Sunday morning. Ithaca Police were called to a report of shots fired at 1:30 outside of Silky Jones Bar. One male victim was found at the scene and taken... Read More.

Local rallies support Women’s March Saturday

More than 2,000 people showed up in Binghamton Saturday for a rally to support the Women's March in Washington, DC. The event started in Martin Luther King Park before finishing outside the Broome County Courthouse. Binghamton was one of more than 300 cities around the... Read More.

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.