Top stories rewind: Looking back at the week of 11/4

Lansing brush fire triggers temporary burn ban: No homes were impacted, but county officials say between eight and 10 acres of land were affected by the Friday evening fire between East Shore Drive and Cayuga Heights Road. Several area fire departments responded to the scene. Read the full story here.

Town of Ithaca OKs 2025 budget:  Budget talks are finished in the Town of Ithaca. On Monday, lawmakers approved the 2025 spending plan. It totals about $32 million, which is roughly $2 million more than the 2024 budget. Read the full story here.

Webb, Riley declare wins in Southern Tier races: Two more years for Lea Webb. In the 52nd state Senate district, Webb will retain her seat representing Tompkins, Cortland, and Broome counties. Read the full story here.

Whooping cough, walking pneumonia on the rise in Tompkins County: Tompkins County Whole Health Department is reporting an increase in the number of cases of whooping cough and walking pneumonia. Both bacterial illnesses are on the rise nationally as well. Read the full story here.

Ithaca homeless shelter closes early: Tompkins County’s lone remaining year-round shelter is closed earlier than expected. Saint John’s Community Services in Ithaca shut down yesterday and will fully cease operations by the end of the day. Read the full story here.