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NBZ-FM News - March 31, 2026
Legalization of recreational marihuana in NY was signed into law 5 years ago, the state budged will be late again, money coming to the North Country to fight invasive species.
NBZ-FM News - March 30, 2026
A murder suspect has been arrested in Rouses Point according to NY State Police, the Kindling Awards have been give to 30 area people, trout season starts on Wednesday.
NBZ-FM News - March 27, 2026
The North Country region is no longer under a drought watch, the second of two Maple Weekends will be celebrated this weekend, Sunday is Vietnam Veterans Day in NY State.

Invasive Species

Money from the DEC will be coming to the North Country to fight aquatic and terrestrial invasive species.
Budget Deadline

The state budget deadline will be missed again this year due to a debate on the cost of green energy.
Library Series

Plattsburgh Public Library continues the monthly "Lifelong Learning for All" series tomorrow evening.
Trout Season

Trout season starts this week and the Department of Environmental Conservation has been busy stocking.
Kindling Award

Thirty community spirited people from the North Country were given a Kindling award.

106.3 NBZ-FM Welcomes Veteran Broadcaster and Author Jerry Crouth

"The Oldies Show with Jerry Crouth" airs every Sunday Morning at 6:00 AM, just before "Worship with Pastor Ric."
106.3 NBZ-FM is Subscription Free, and Always Will Be

While it's been said that imitation is the best form of flattery, stealing intellectual property is quite another thing altogether.
106.3 NBZ-FM Welcomes John Shearer as News Director

Survey: Vermonters see no role for religion in public life

A University of New Hampshire poll shows a majority of Vermonters believe religion does not belong in public life, and nearly half identify as nonreligious.
Here’s a look at birthright citizenship, and how the world sees it, as Supreme Court case looms

The case originated in New Hampshire, where a judge ruled the president's order denying citizenship to children born to parents in the U.S. illegally or temporarily “likely violates” both the Constitution and federal law.
Why does rain smell so good? The science behind spring’s best scent

Spring has officially sprung, and your nose knows it.
Pfizer to seek approval for Lyme vaccine as Vermont ranks among highest for cases

Pfizer said it plans to seek regulatory approval of a new Lyme disease vaccine.
Child struck by pickup in Stowe

A six-year-old was hospitalized Monday afternoon after being struck by a pickup truck in Stowe.

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Iran war's impact is spreading beyond oil, hitting helium and aluminum

Shortages of helium, a byproduct of natural gas processing, could create problems for semiconductor and medical equipment manufacturers.
Gas price rises as Trump mulls dropping bid to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Trump indicates he could abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the war pushes U.S. gas prices over the $4 mark.
Key committee votes to exempt oil and gas activity in Gulf of Mexico from Endangered Species Act

The Endangered Species Committee voted Tuesday to exempt oil and gas activity in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act protections. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Police find drug-smuggling tunnel with rail system and cranes in Spain

Police said two people headed the network, including one person considered to be the "narco-architect" and "mastermind of the tunnels."
What happens if you ignore a wage garnishment notice?

Ignoring a wage garnishment notice can make a bad debt situation much worse. Here's what's actually at stake.