Mathew Adams | 870 AM 97.7FM News Talk WHCU

Mathew Adams joined WHCU as a news reporter/anchor in April 2022. You can hear his local news updates every half hour on weekdays between 2-6 p.m.

GET TO KNOW MATHEW

Mathew says ‘friendliness’ is one of his best traits.

What is something you love about Ithaca or surrounding area: The terrain, the gorges, waterfalls and the lakes. Winters are terrible, but during the summers here I’m not sure there’s a better place to be.

What is something people don’t know about you: Most people wouldn’t know that I’m part Hawaiian. My grandfather was stationed at Pearl Harbor and that’s where he met my grandmother.

What are 3 things you enjoy doing outside of work: Hiking with my soon to be wife and our dog, going to the cinema, and traveling in search of record stores.

Recent Headlines

3 days ago in Sports

Jahmyr Gibbs rushes for 3 TDs and Lions get much-needed 44-30 win over Cowboys

Jahmyr Gibbs and a defense that suddenly generated pressure and turnovers helped the Detroit Lions stay in contention for a playoff berth. Gibbs ran for three touchdowns, including a 13-yarder with 2:19 left that sealed the Lions' much-needed 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.

3 days ago in Sports

LeBron James’ 1,297-game double-digit scoring streak ends but he gets winning assist vs. Raptors

For LeBron James, the win mattered more than the streak. James' NBA-record run of 1,297 consecutive regular-season games with at least 10 points ended Thursday night at Toronto, and he was the one who made the decision to have it end. Instead of trying to score to win the game — and extend his streak — he set up Rui Hachimura for the final shot.

3 days ago in Sports

A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday’s draw

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3 days ago in Sports

NFL mandates playing surfaces for all stadiums meet new standards by 2028 to enhance player safety

The playing surfaces at every NFL stadium will have to meet new enhanced standards set through lab and field testing by the start of the 2028 season.

3 days ago in National

Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James

The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter.