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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
- Family looks for precious memory in tornado wreckage<\/a><\/strong>
\nFamily looks for precious memory in tornado wreckage - 75 years' worth of family photos, keepsakes and priceless mementos were all scattered across the Franksain family's yard<\/p><\/li>
- NFL draft attendance record set in Detroit<\/a><\/strong>
\nNFL draft attendance record set in Detroit - The NFL did not charge fans to attend the event in Detroit, though the visitors and area residents were expected to generate more than $160 million in economic impact<\/p><\/li>
- Chants from protestors greet guests at White House correspondents\u2019 dinner shadowed by war in Gaza<\/a><\/strong>
\nChants from protestors greet guests at White House correspondents\u2019 dinner shadowed by war in Gaza - A glitzy election-year roast by President Joe Biden has drawn journalists, celebrities and politicians \u2014 but also hundreds of protesters against the war in Gaza<\/p><\/li>
- Anti-war protesters dig in as some schools close encampments after reports of antisemitic activity<\/a><\/strong>
\nAnti-war protesters dig in as some schools close encampments after reports of antisemitic activity - Student anti-war protesters at U.S. universities are digging in and vowing to keep their demonstrations going, some universities shut down encampments after reports of antisemitic activity among the protesters<\/p><\/li>
- 5th Annual Vermont Science Fiction and Fantasy Expo draws thousands to Essex Junction<\/a><\/strong>
\n5th Annual Vermont Science Fiction and Fantasy Expo draws thousands to Essex Junction - An estimated 5,000 people of all ages were at this year's event.<\/p><\/li>
- Top diplomat Blinken will visit the Mideast again this coming week. What can he achieve this time?<\/a><\/strong>
\nTop diplomat Blinken will visit the Mideast again this coming week. What can he achieve this time? - The State Department says Secretary of State Antony Blinken is returning to the Middle East on his seventh diplomatic mission to the region since the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza began more than six months ago<\/p><\/li>
- Dodging downpours Sunday<\/a><\/strong>
\nDodging downpours Sunday - Sunny breaks likely in between showers on Sunday <\/p><\/li>
- Hamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as possible Rafah offensive looms<\/a><\/strong>
\nHamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as possible Rafah offensive looms - Hamas says it is reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza. And Egypt is intensifying efforts to broker a deal to end the war and stave off a planned Israeli ground offensive into the southern city of Rafah.<\/p><\/li>
- What Trump's war on the 'Deep State' could mean for civil service jobs<\/a><\/strong>
\nWhat Trump's war on the 'Deep State' could mean for civil service jobs - If, as promised, former President Donald Trump were to change thousands of civil service jobs into politically appointed positions at the start of a second term, huge numbers of federal workers could face being fired, warn policy experts.<\/p><\/li>
- Hundreds of kid head to the Burlington YMCA for a lesson in safety and fun<\/a><\/strong>
\nHundreds of kid head to the Burlington YMCA for a lesson in safety and fun - Free bike helmets were given as we enter summer that were custom fitted to kids in attendance. <\/p><\/li>
- Northeastern Clinton Central High School baseball hosts wooden bat tournament with good cause<\/a><\/strong>
\nNortheastern Clinton Central High School baseball hosts wooden bat tournament with good cause - Three senior players on the team collected donations to support their local Emergency Medical Services <\/p><\/li>
- Lama Rod describes himself as a Black Buddhist Southern Queen. He wants to free you from suffering.<\/a><\/strong>
\nLama Rod describes himself as a Black Buddhist Southern Queen. He wants to free you from suffering. - Lama Rod Owens describes himself as a Black Buddhist Southern Queen<\/p><\/li>
- Long lines form and frustration grows as Cuba runs short of cash<\/a><\/strong>
\nLong lines form and frustration grows as Cuba runs short of cash - Long lines outside banks and ATMs in the capital, Havana, and beyond start forming early in the day as people seek cash for routine transactions like buying food and other essentials.<\/p><\/li>
- Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after his return to New York from upstate jail, lawyer says<\/a><\/strong>
\nHarvey Weinstein hospitalized after his return to New York from upstate jail, lawyer says - Harvey Weinstein's lawyer says the onetime movie mogul has been hospitalized for a battery of tests after his return to New York City following an appeals court ruling nullifying his 2020 rape conviction.<\/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
- Family looks for precious memory in tornado wreckage<\/a><\/strong>
\nFamily looks for precious memory in tornado wreckage -75 years' worth of family photos, keepsakes and priceless mementos were all scattered across the Franksain family's yard<\/p><\/li>
- NFL draft attendance record set in Detroit<\/a><\/strong>
\nNFL draft attendance record set in Detroit -The NFL did not charge fans to attend the event in Detroit, though the visitors and area residents were expected to generate more than $160 million in economic impact<\/p><\/li>
- Chants from protestors greet guests at White House correspondents\u2019 dinner shadowed by war in Gaza<\/a><\/strong>
\nChants from protestors greet guests at White House correspondents\u2019 dinner shadowed by war in Gaza -A glitzy election-year roast by President Joe Biden has drawn journalists, celebrities and politicians \u2014 but also hundreds of protesters against the war in Gaza<\/p><\/li>
- Anti-war protesters dig in as some schools close encampments after reports of antisemitic activity<\/a><\/strong>
\nAnti-war protesters dig in as some schools close encampments after reports of antisemitic activity -Student anti-war protesters at U.S. universities are digging in and vowing to keep their demonstrations going, some universities shut down encampments after reports of antisemitic activity among the protesters<\/p><\/li>
- 5th Annual Vermont Science Fiction and Fantasy Expo draws thousands to Essex Junction<\/a><\/strong>
\n5th Annual Vermont Science Fiction and Fantasy Expo draws thousands to Essex Junction -An estimated 5,000 people of all ages were at this year's event.<\/p><\/li>
- Top diplomat Blinken will visit the Mideast again this coming week. What can he achieve this time?<\/a><\/strong>
\nTop diplomat Blinken will visit the Mideast again this coming week. What can he achieve this time? -The State Department says Secretary of State Antony Blinken is returning to the Middle East on his seventh diplomatic mission to the region since the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza began more than six months ago<\/p><\/li>
- Dodging downpours Sunday<\/a><\/strong>
\nDodging downpours Sunday -Sunny breaks likely in between showers on Sunday <\/p><\/li>
- Hamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as possible Rafah offensive looms<\/a><\/strong>
\nHamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as possible Rafah offensive looms -Hamas says it is reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza. And Egypt is intensifying efforts to broker a deal to end the war and stave off a planned Israeli ground offensive into the southern city of Rafah.<\/p><\/li>
- What Trump's war on the 'Deep State' could mean for civil service jobs<\/a><\/strong>
\nWhat Trump's war on the 'Deep State' could mean for civil service jobs -If, as promised, former President Donald Trump were to change thousands of civil service jobs into politically appointed positions at the start of a second term, huge numbers of federal workers could face being fired, warn policy experts.<\/p><\/li>
- Hundreds of kid head to the Burlington YMCA for a lesson in safety and fun<\/a><\/strong>
\nHundreds of kid head to the Burlington YMCA for a lesson in safety and fun -Free bike helmets were given as we enter summer that were custom fitted to kids in attendance. <\/p><\/li>
- Northeastern Clinton Central High School baseball hosts wooden bat tournament with good cause<\/a><\/strong>
\nNortheastern Clinton Central High School baseball hosts wooden bat tournament with good cause -Three senior players on the team collected donations to support their local Emergency Medical Services <\/p><\/li>
- Lama Rod describes himself as a Black Buddhist Southern Queen. He wants to free you from suffering.<\/a><\/strong>
\nLama Rod describes himself as a Black Buddhist Southern Queen. He wants to free you from suffering. -Lama Rod Owens describes himself as a Black Buddhist Southern Queen<\/p><\/li>
- Long lines form and frustration grows as Cuba runs short of cash<\/a><\/strong>
\nLong lines form and frustration grows as Cuba runs short of cash -Long lines outside banks and ATMs in the capital, Havana, and beyond start forming early in the day as people seek cash for routine transactions like buying food and other essentials.<\/p><\/li>
- Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after his return to New York from upstate jail, lawyer says<\/a><\/strong>
\nHarvey Weinstein hospitalized after his return to New York from upstate jail, lawyer says -Harvey Weinstein's lawyer says the onetime movie mogul has been hospitalized for a battery of tests after his return to New York City following an appeals court ruling nullifying his 2020 rape conviction.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n
\n - NFL draft attendance record set in Detroit<\/a><\/strong>