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106.3 NBZ-FM Local News 2026-08-06 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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Lake Champlain Bass Tournament Set for Saturday
Lake Champlain will host the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Northeast Division tournament Saturday. Plattsburgh angler Brett Carnright expects both largemouth and smallmouth bass to play a major role. He says anglers may need a mixed five-fish limit weighing nearly 22 pounds to win. Carnright recommends targeting docks and grass for largemouth while using sonar to […]
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Adirondack Watershed Impact Award Winners Named
The Adirondack Watershed Institute has selected Guy Middleton and the Mirror Lake Watershed Association as the first recipients of its Adirondack Watershed Impact Awards. Middleton leads the Upper Saranac Foundation and has worked on invasive species control, water quality and shoreline conservation. The Mirror Lake group is being recognized for efforts involving stormwater rules, road […]
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North Country Homelessness Rises as Statewide Rate Falls
Homelessness in Clinton County has increased 30% since last year, even as New York’s statewide rate dropped 8%. County officials say 98% of local homeless residents are in shelters, but moving them into permanent housing remains difficult. They blame a shortage of affordable housing, limited turnover and rising construction costs. Clinton County has responded with […]
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Adirondack Railroad Plans Polar Express Auditions
Adirondack Railroad will hold auditions August 12 and August 19 for performers in its upcoming Polar Express Train Ride. Auditions run from 4 to 6 p.m. at the railroad’s offices on Main Street in Utica. Roles include the conductor, hobo, Santa Claus, children’s characters, chefs and stewards. Actors must register at least 24 hours in […]
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Rabies Cases Confirmed in St Lawrence County
A bobcat in Ogdensburg and a raccoon near Heuvelton have tested positive for rabies, bringing St. Lawrence County’s total to 11 cases this year. Public health officials are urging residents to avoid wild animals, keep pets and livestock vaccinated and report possible exposures. Anyone bitten or scratched should wash the wound immediately and seek medical […]
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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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Former NH trooper pleads guilty to lying to police
Investigators say James Lamoureaux, 43, of Keene, put GPS tracking devices on his then-girlfriend's car and lied about it to police.
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Foodborne illness outbreaks: What you need to know
Foodborne illnesses are common, but the big difference with recent outbreaks nationwide is the number of people getting sick.
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Swanton first responders to be honored for saving man’s life
Missisquoi Valley Rescue first responders shocked the man's heart 10 times before getting a pulse back.
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Aging bridges strain Vt. towns as federal infrastructure funding set to expire
Time is taking its toll on many of Vermont’s bridges, and the budget to fix them is dwindling.
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Vt. man accused of shooting gun at FedEx delivery truck
A Vermont man faces charges after police say he shot a gun at a delivery truck in Mount Holly.
