WPTZ-TV (South Burlington, VT)

WPTZ is a television station that operates on virtual channel 5 and UHF digital channel 14. It is affiliated with NBC and is based in Plattsburgh, New York. This station serves the North Country of Upstate New York and the Champlain Valley in Northern Vermont, including the city of Burlington. WPTZ is owned by Hearst Television, a branch of Hearst Communications located in New York City. It works alongside WNNE, a CW affiliate licensed in Montpelier, Vermont, forming a duopoly. Both stations share their main studios on Community Drive in South Burlington, while also having a news bureau located on Cornelia Street in Plattsburgh. Their broadcasting facilities are situated on Mount Mansfield, the tallest peak in Vermont.

Local

English

Television

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#72817

United States

#14199

News and Media

#709

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

New Northwestern Mutual branch opens in Plattsburgh

2 days ago | mynbc5.com | Benny Nezaj

DOLLARS. THE SENATE IS EXPECTED TO VOTE ON THEIR VERSION TOMORROW. A NEW FINANCIAL SERVICES BRANCH IN NORTHERN NEW YORK IS SET TO GIVE SOME EXTRA HELP TO LOCAL COLLEGE STUDENTS. <áCLAPPING AFTER RIBBON CUTTINGá> A NEW NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LOCATION OPENED IN PLATTSBURGH TODAY. IT'S THE FIRST OF IT'S KIND IN THE NORTH COUNTRY. THE NEW LOCATION IS PARTNERING WITH SUNY PLATTSBURGH TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL LITERACY AND SUPPORT TO STUDENTS.
Warm weather draws crowds to Plattsburgh City Beach

2 days ago | mynbc5.com | Benny Nezaj

Wednesday’s warm weather brought residents and visitors flocking to local beaches, eager to soak up the sunshine and unwind by the water. At the Plattsburgh City Beach, people of all ages could be seen enjoying the day — whether playing beach volleyball or simply lounging in the sand.Despite the inviting atmosphere, beachgoers reported that the waters of Lake Champlain were still too cold for a swim. However, the steady breeze coming off the lake provided welcome relief from the heat.“It’s nice.
Keeseville Waterfront Park opens, offering scenic views and local history

2 days ago | mynbc5.com | Benny Nezaj

SYSTEM. TRAIN- GOERS CAN ALSO ENJOY UPGRADED WALKWAYS.. SIGNAGE... AND LIGHTING NEAR THE STATION. THERE'S A NEW SPOT FOR PEOPLE IN THE NORTH COUNTRY TO RELAX AND TAKE IN THE SCENIC VIEWS OF THE AUSABLE RIVER <#PAUSE FOR NATS#> <RIBBON CUTTING CHEERS> THE KEESEVILLE WATERFRONT PARK OFFICIALLY OPENED TODAY. THE PARK IS OFF AUSABLE STREET. IT INCLUDES A PLAYGROUND, A PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY, AND SIGNAGE THAT EXPLAINS THE HISTORY OF KEESEVILLE.
Hazy and warm conditions expected through Wednesday

3 days ago | mynbc5.com | Tyler Jankoski

Some reduction in air quality is expected for the coming days as Canadian wildfire smoke is overhead.A noticeable rise in humidity is expected Wednesday into Thursday, as dew points surge into the 60s.Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are likely on Thursday, with highs near 80. The weekend may start with a few showers on Saturday, before drier weather arrives on Sunday. Highs reach the 70s both days.STAY WEATHER-AWAREFor the latest weather coverage for your area, click here.
Burlington mayor's budget proposal sparks continued business backlash

3 days ago | mynbc5.com | Stephen Biddix

As Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak finalizes her 2026 fiscal year budget, she’s proposing to extend a 2.5% meals and alcohol tax that was set to return to 2% at the end of June. She said the extended increase aims to sustain community services without heavily increasing municipal taxes. “It's something that frankly we need the revenue to do what is being asked of us again by downtown.
Four arrested for alleged kidnapping, New York State Police say

3 days ago | mynbc5.com | Molly Ormsbee

New York State Police arrested and charged four people on Saturday for a reported kidnapping in the North Country. On May 31, state police received reports of a possible kidnapping. Police said the victim had been taken from the city of Plattsburgh to a residence in the village of Tupper Lake by multiple suspects and was being held against their will. During the altercation, police said the victim's clothing was forcibly removed, and they were choked unconscious and forced into an SUV.
Police investigate truck versus motorcycle crash in the North Country

3 days ago | mynbc5.com | Molly Ormsbee

A motorcyclist from northern New York was airlifted to the University of Vermont Medical Center after colliding with another vehicle on Route 3 in Saranac. State Police responded just after 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Troopers observed a gray 2020 Dodge pickup truck, driven by 60-year-old Rocky Kramer, and a white 2007 Honda motorcycle, operated by 27-year-old Olivia Penry, involved in the crash. Police said that the pickup truck was traveling west on Route 3 and attempted to turn into a driveway.
Trump appears to undercut US proposal to Iran, declaring he won't allow any uranium enrichment

4 days ago | mynbc5.com | Zeke Miller |Matthew Lee

President Donald Trump on Monday appeared to undercut a proposal that was offered by his special envoy to Iran, saying he will insist that Tehran fully dismantle its nuclear enrichment program as part of any deal to ease crushing sanctions. Trump and Steve Witkoff, who is leading the negotiations for the U.S., have repeatedly offered inconsistent public messages about whether Iran would be allowed to retain the capacity to enrich uranium to lower levels for civilian purposes.
Vermont lawmakers hope to strike Education reform deal by June 16th

4 days ago | mynbc5.com | Stephen Biddix

State lawmakers in Vermont are still working to finalize an education reform bill that could significantly overhaul how education is funded and managed in the state. Hopes for a deal late Friday failed to materialize, but a new deadline has been set for the Veto Session, which is slated for June 16. “We just didn’t come to a conclusion,” said Sen.
NBC5 First Warning Weather

4 days ago | mynbc5.com | Tyler Jankoski

NOW NBC5 FIRST WARNING WEATHER THE AREA’S CERTIFIED MOST ACCURATE FORECAST. LOOKS LIKE THEY HAVE PRETTY DECENT WEATHER FOR THAT TODAY. THEY DO I DON’T KNOW IF YOU SAW, BUT THE LAKE MONSTERS DID GET RAINED OUT ON SATURDAY. SO THE DOUBLEHEADER YESTERDAY A BUNCH OF A BUNCH OF THE FOLKS HERE AT NBC5 WERE EYE OPENING NIGHT THAT I DID SEE THAT. YEAH. I WAS WONDERING WHERE OUR INVITE. OUR INVITE WAS. YOU READ MY MIND AND I FIGURED WHEN WE SEE JACK LATER, WE’LL ASK HIM. I’VE ALREADY ASKED OKAY.