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106.3 NBZ-FM Local News 2026-06-08 09:00
Today's Full Newscast, with full stories online at WNBZ.com and on the 106.3 NBZ-FM App
Meet the 106.3 NBZ-FM News Team
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Ed HistedEd launched his radio career in 1975 and has spent more than five decades in the broadcasting industry. During that time, he has served in a wide range of roles including Air Personality, News Director, Sales Manager, Operations Manager, and General Manager at numerous radio stations in various markets across the country.
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Sam WalkerSam Walker has been covering news, sports and weather on the radio and online for over three decades. Sam makes regular appearances on The Weather Channel and other outlets around the country.
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ROOST Launches Regional Event Calendar
The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism has launched a new region-wide event calendar designed to help organizations, businesses and communities coordinate schedules. The free online resource allows users to view and submit events, helping planners avoid conflicts, improve promotion efforts and better prepare for visitor traffic throughout the Adirondack region.
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Lake Placid Eyes Future Winter Olympics
Lake Placid is exploring the possibility of hosting another Winter Olympics, potentially becoming the first community to host the Winter Games three times. Local officials and Olympic leaders highlighted the village’s world-class facilities, saying recent investments and a strong winter sports legacy could position the region for a future bid.
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Forest Rangers Complete Multiple Adirondack Rescues
New York forest rangers responded to several rescue missions across the Adirondacks over the past week and a half. Crews assisted injured and overdue hikers and helped a stranded canoer after a boat sank. Three of the incidents extended into overnight operations, with all of the calls occurring during the late afternoon or evening hours.
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New York Opens $18 Million Climate Grant Program
New York is making at least $18 million available to help communities fund climate-related projects. The grants can be used for flood protection, renewable energy, reducing transportation emissions, food waste reduction, and other resilience efforts. Applications are due July 31, with funding available to municipalities and certain public entities across the state.
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Plattsburgh Man Charged With DWI
A 35 year old Plattsburgh man is facing drunken driving charges following a traffic stop in the City of Plattsburgh. Clinton County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Sean Kelly shortly after midnight last Thursday. Authorities allege Kelly was driving while intoxicated and speeding. He was released with appearance tickets.
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New Radio Program “Transformative Paths” Launches on 106.3 NBZ-FM, Offering Public Service Programming to the North Country
Transformative Paths arrives on 106.3 NBZ-FM with real conversations about real life—stress, relationships, choices, and change. Hosted by Wanda J. Carroll, this weekly program blends expert insight with lived experience, delivering practical takeaways listeners can use right away. It’s a fresh, accessible voice for personal growth in the North Country—meeting you where you are, and helping you move forward.
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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."
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106.3 NBZ-FM Welcomes John Shearer as News Director
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Gillibrand announces $1M in federal funding for Lake Placid arts center
Federal money will help fund a new building at the Arts Center in Lake Placid, along with the creation of a new arts and early childhood education center.
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Missing Vermont teen found safe
Troopers had asked the public for help finding the missing teen.
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Broken speaker? Finicky zipper? Anticonsumerist Repair Cafes urge you to fix it instead of pitch it
Repair Cafes are part of a new brand of anticonsumerism. The cafes and other efforts try to offer an alternative to mass-produced, disposable goods that have dominated the economy for the last half-century.
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Gillibrand unveils bill to expand student loans for healthcare programs
Students training to become nurses, public health professionals and physician assistants could soon face tougher financial hurdles.
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Franklin County Field Days canceled again
Officials said Monday the cancellation is due to planning problems.
