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.

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Feeding Champlain Valley uses mobile food truck to help locals with food insecurity

1 day ago | mynbc5.com | Michael Cusanelli

The nonprofit organization Feeding Champlain Valley is working to maintain its presence in Burlington despite its primary location being under construction. In addition to opening a location at the O'Brien Community Center in Winooski, the organization is also operating a weekly free food truck with a rotating menu. The endeavor, called the Good Food Truck, is located on Pearl Street near North Winooski Avenue in Burlington.
New York, Vermont attorney generals join multi-state lawsuit against Trump administration tariffs

1 day ago | mynbc5.com | Michael Cusanelli

The attorney generals of New York and Vermont are suing the Trump administration over tariffs as part of a multi-state coalition that aims to roll back what they are calling unprecedented tax hikes on Americans.Attorney Generals Letitia James and Charity Clark have joined a collection of 10 other states to sue the Trump administration for the "severe economic damage" caused by tariffs imposed earlier this month.The lawsuit argues that Congress has not granted the president the authority to...
Son of inmate who was beaten to death by NY corrections officers speaks out about fight for justice

1 day ago | mynbc5.com | Michael Cusanelli

The son of an Upstate New York inmate who was killed in custody is continuing to speak out months after his father's death.Four months ago, 43-year-old Robert Brooks died at the Marcy Correctional Facility after he was severely beaten by corrections officers while he was handcuffed.The incident was captured on the officers' body-worn camera and lead to 15 staff members being placed on leave.
Competency hearing for Vermont man accused of killing daughter postponed

2 days ago | mynbc5.com | Michael Cusanelli

LOCATIONS AND RESOURCES AS NEEDED. IN ELIZABETHTOWN. BENNY NEZAJ. NBC5 NEWS THE COMPETANSY HEARING FOR A VERMONT MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING HIS OWN DAUGHTER.. HAS BEEN POSTPONED. THIS CASE STARTED ALMOST FOUR YEARS AGO IN MAY OF 20-21 WHEN POLICE SAY JAMES PERRY JUNIOR OF NEWBURY VERMONT SHOT AND STABBED HIS DAUGHTER WHEN SHE WENT TO VISIT AND CHECK IN ON HIM. PERRY THEN HAD A STANDOFF WITH POLICE, EXPRESSING CONCERN THAT PEOPLE WERE TRYING TO KILL HIM, INCLUDING HIS FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
Customs and Border Protection agents detain 8 workers at Vermont dairy farm

2 days ago | mynbc5.com | Michael Cusanelli

Eight farmworkers were detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents on Monday in Franklin County, Vermont, according to a spokesperson from the organization Migrant Justice.According to Migrant Justice, the arrests happened at a dairy farm in Richford on Monday afternoon.
Watch NBC5 In Depth: We dive deep on the topics that matter to you

2 days ago | mynbc5.com | Michael Cusanelli

If you want the latest news and extended interviews for the stories that matter to you, look no further than NBC5 In Depth. Each weekend, our team goes in depth on a variety of topics from across Vermont and Northern New York with our extended interview program. Anchors Brian Colleran, Liz Strzepa, Jack Thurston, Lauren Granada and Adrian Pastor host, following the stories, people and issues that mean the most to residents in our area.
Vermont boaters required to take boater education course due to New York law change

2 days ago | mynbc5.com | Michael Cusanelli

MARATHON. LAUREN GRENADA NBC FIVE. BOATING SEASON IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER AND IN TODAY’S CHAMPLAIN CONNECTION, THERE ARE SOME REMINDERS FROM LOCAL GAME WARDENS. IF YOU’RE PLANNING ON CRUISING LAKE CHAMPLAIN THIS SUMMER. VERMONT GAME WARDENS AND VERMONT STATE POLICE ARE URGING VERMONTERS TO TAKE A BOATER EDUCATION COURSE BECAUSE THERE HAVE BEEN SOME LAW CHANGES IN NEW YORK STATE. A RECENT CHANGE TO THE NEW YORK STATE BOATER EDUCATION LAW APPLIES TO VERMONTERS.
Elise Stefanik launches investigation into New York school district's transgender policy

2 days ago | mynbc5.com | Michael Cusanelli

North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is launching a formal investigation into the Saratoga Springs City School District after they passed a resolution that would allow transgender students to participate in sports that align with their gender identity.The Saratoga Springs City School District passed the resolution in late March, allowing trans students to have protections in both the sports and facilities that align with their identities.Stefanik, meanwhile, said this resolution...
Car drives into Northern New York restaurant, officials say

2 days ago | mynbc5.com | Michael Cusanelli

A restaurant in Franklin County, New York is back open on Tuesday after a motorist crashed through the side of the building on Monday evening.Hosler's Family Restaurant & Bar was damaged after a driver crashed into the dining area.
Vermont Senator Peter Welch meets with Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi following arrest

2 days ago | mynbc5.com | Michael Cusanelli

Vermont Senator Peter Welch met with detained Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi on Monday following the Columbia University student's arrest by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement last week.Mahdawi was taken into ICE custody on April 14 while at the immigration office in Colchester. His lawyers said he was attending a naturalization appointment to become a United States citizen. They said they did not know why he was arrested.