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<\/a>WPTZ TV is the local NBC TV affiliate. The station produces local news, weather, and provides local sports coverage of UVM and Vermont and upstate New York high schools. WPTZ is currently owned and operated by Hearst Television, Inc. WPTZ reaches most of northern Vermont and New York, broadcasting on Channel 5 from the top of Mount Mansfield, in Stowe. Thank you for supporting local media. Share your Vermont business, contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\nWPTZ-TV Channel 5 Local News Headlines<\/div><\/div><\/h1>\nRead today’s top stories from WPTZ Newschannel 5 Newsroom. Thank you for supporting local media.<\/p>\n
- Alfa Anderson, a lead singer of Chic, dies at 78<\/a><\/strong>
\nAlfa Anderson, a lead singer of Chic, dies at 78 - Alfa Anderson, one of the lead singers for Chic, died on Dec. 17. She was 78.<\/p><\/li>
- Retro Holiday Roundup: Christmas camels, tacky gifts and more<\/a><\/strong>
\nRetro Holiday Roundup: Christmas camels, tacky gifts and more - These stories from holidays of yesteryear will help get you in the spirit of the season!<\/p><\/li>
- Mega Millions jackpot hits estimated $944M for Christmas Eve drawing<\/a><\/strong>
\nMega Millions jackpot hits estimated $944M for Christmas Eve drawing - As sales rise during the holiday season, the Mega Millions jackpot reaches $944 million.<\/p><\/li>
- A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS<\/a><\/strong>
\nA million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS - Find out if you're among the million taxpayers receiving special IRS payments this month.<\/p><\/li>
- Boy in hospital after drones fall from sky at Orlando holiday show<\/a><\/strong>
\nBoy in hospital after drones fall from sky at Orlando holiday show - The FAA is investigating a drone show incident in Orlando, where multiple drones collided and injured a 7-year-old boy.<\/p><\/li>
- House Ethics Committee accuses Gaetz of 'regularly' paying for sex with women, including minor<\/a><\/strong>
\nHouse Ethics Committee accuses Gaetz of 'regularly' paying for sex with women, including minor - The committee concluded in its bombshell document that Gaetz violated Florida state laws, including the state\u2019s statutory rape law.<\/p><\/li>
- Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to state murder and other charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare\u2019s CEO<\/a><\/strong>
\nLuigi Mangione pleads not guilty to state murder and other charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare\u2019s CEO - The suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting has pleaded not guilty on state charges.<\/p><\/li>
- Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award<\/a><\/strong>
\nShohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award - Shohei Ohtani has been named The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the third time. <\/p><\/li>
- Police arrest new suspect in connection to fatal DUI crash<\/a><\/strong>
\nPolice arrest new suspect in connection to fatal DUI crash - A Windham County man has been identified as the driver of the vehicle that struck and killed a pedestrian. Vermont State Police initially arrested a different woman. <\/p><\/li>
- Gov. Hochul faces decision deadline for short-term rental bill<\/a><\/strong>
\nGov. Hochul faces decision deadline for short-term rental bill - Gov. Kathy Hochul has until Dec. 24 to sign or veto statewide regulations on short-term rentals. She has not indicated what her stance will be. <\/p><\/li>
- 4 things to know in Washington headed into the holiday week<\/a><\/strong>
\n4 things to know in Washington headed into the holiday week - 4 things to know in Washington headed into the holiday week<\/p><\/li>
- Last-minute gift shopping? These stores want your business.<\/a><\/strong>
\nLast-minute gift shopping? These stores want your business. - Employees are preparing for what they consider their busiest weekend of the year.<\/p><\/li>
- FDA approves weight-loss drug Zepbound for obstructive sleep apnea<\/a><\/strong>
\nFDA approves weight-loss drug Zepbound for obstructive sleep apnea - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first prescription medicine for obstructive sleep apnea: the weight-loss drug Zepbound.<\/p><\/li>
- Ice climber falls about 60 feet into gully in New Hampshire, carried down by rescuers<\/a><\/strong>
\nIce climber falls about 60 feet into gully in New Hampshire, carried down by rescuers - New Hampshire Fish and Game said the 55-year-old was climbing with a friend and fell about 60-feet on a steep section near the top of the climb.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n
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Read today’s top stories from WPTZ Newschannel 5 Newsroom. Thank you for supporting local media.<\/p>\n
- Alfa Anderson, a lead singer of Chic, dies at 78<\/a><\/strong>
\nAlfa Anderson, a lead singer of Chic, dies at 78 -Alfa Anderson, one of the lead singers for Chic, died on Dec. 17. She was 78.<\/p><\/li>
- Retro Holiday Roundup: Christmas camels, tacky gifts and more<\/a><\/strong>
\nRetro Holiday Roundup: Christmas camels, tacky gifts and more -These stories from holidays of yesteryear will help get you in the spirit of the season!<\/p><\/li>
- Mega Millions jackpot hits estimated $944M for Christmas Eve drawing<\/a><\/strong>
\nMega Millions jackpot hits estimated $944M for Christmas Eve drawing -As sales rise during the holiday season, the Mega Millions jackpot reaches $944 million.<\/p><\/li>
- A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS<\/a><\/strong>
\nA million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS -Find out if you're among the million taxpayers receiving special IRS payments this month.<\/p><\/li>
- Boy in hospital after drones fall from sky at Orlando holiday show<\/a><\/strong>
\nBoy in hospital after drones fall from sky at Orlando holiday show -The FAA is investigating a drone show incident in Orlando, where multiple drones collided and injured a 7-year-old boy.<\/p><\/li>
- House Ethics Committee accuses Gaetz of 'regularly' paying for sex with women, including minor<\/a><\/strong>
\nHouse Ethics Committee accuses Gaetz of 'regularly' paying for sex with women, including minor -The committee concluded in its bombshell document that Gaetz violated Florida state laws, including the state\u2019s statutory rape law.<\/p><\/li>
- Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to state murder and other charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare\u2019s CEO<\/a><\/strong>
\nLuigi Mangione pleads not guilty to state murder and other charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare\u2019s CEO -The suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting has pleaded not guilty on state charges.<\/p><\/li>
- Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award<\/a><\/strong>
\nShohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award -Shohei Ohtani has been named The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the third time. <\/p><\/li>
- Police arrest new suspect in connection to fatal DUI crash<\/a><\/strong>
\nPolice arrest new suspect in connection to fatal DUI crash -A Windham County man has been identified as the driver of the vehicle that struck and killed a pedestrian. Vermont State Police initially arrested a different woman. <\/p><\/li>
- Gov. Hochul faces decision deadline for short-term rental bill<\/a><\/strong>
\nGov. Hochul faces decision deadline for short-term rental bill -Gov. Kathy Hochul has until Dec. 24 to sign or veto statewide regulations on short-term rentals. She has not indicated what her stance will be. <\/p><\/li>
- 4 things to know in Washington headed into the holiday week<\/a><\/strong>
\n4 things to know in Washington headed into the holiday week -4 things to know in Washington headed into the holiday week<\/p><\/li>
- Last-minute gift shopping? These stores want your business.<\/a><\/strong>
\nLast-minute gift shopping? These stores want your business. -Employees are preparing for what they consider their busiest weekend of the year.<\/p><\/li>
- FDA approves weight-loss drug Zepbound for obstructive sleep apnea<\/a><\/strong>
\nFDA approves weight-loss drug Zepbound for obstructive sleep apnea -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first prescription medicine for obstructive sleep apnea: the weight-loss drug Zepbound.<\/p><\/li>
- Ice climber falls about 60 feet into gully in New Hampshire, carried down by rescuers<\/a><\/strong>
\nIce climber falls about 60 feet into gully in New Hampshire, carried down by rescuers -New Hampshire Fish and Game said the 55-year-old was climbing with a friend and fell about 60-feet on a steep section near the top of the climb.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n
\n - Retro Holiday Roundup: Christmas camels, tacky gifts and more<\/a><\/strong>