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A vehicle fire spread to a garage at a home on Lapham Mills Road in Peru Wednesday afternoon, sending smoke over the Northway. Firefighters say the blaze took about 45 minutes to bring under control. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

Thousands of visitors are expected in Plattsburgh this weekend for the 49th Annual Mayor’s Cup. The free event features food trucks, live music, country line dancing and the Lake Champlain sailing regatta. Proceeds will benefit local youth programs and scholarships.

The Adirondack Land Trust has purchased 2,390 acres in the Essex County town of Chesterfield for permanent conservation. The Drake Mountain property includes forests, ponds, streams and wetlands, and will eventually be transferred to New York State for public recreation, including hiking, hunting and birdwatching.

Television producer and SUNY Potsdam alumnus Chuck Lorre is giving another $1 million to his alma mater through the Chuck Lorre Family Foundation. The gift will expand student success programs, including first-year support, academic advising and retention initiatives, doubling Lorre’s original $1 million donation in 2024.

Major League Fishing is bringing the Bass Pro Tour back to Lake Champlain in 2027. The four-day tournament will be held April 29th through May 2nd in Plattsburgh, with 50 of the sport’s top anglers competing for prize money, championship points and a spot in the REDCREST 2028 championship.

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.

"The Oldies Show with Jerry Crouth" airs every Sunday Morning at 6:00 AM, just before "Worship with Pastor Ric."

While it's been said that imitation is the best form of flattery, stealing intellectual property is quite another thing altogether.  

The WCAX First Alert Weather Team takes a look back at 3 years of Vermont flooding in a special streaming on our website and apps.

Two people sleeping inside a home in Reading escaped without injury when the house collapsed early Thursday morning.

Connie Anania is one of two remaining people facing charges as a result of the protest.

Public Safety Commissioner says VSP did not violate use of force policies.

The lawsuit is the latest legal action over PFAS, which have been linked to an increased risk of certain cancers and developmental delays in children.