Honoring a holiday tradition: Throwback video shows group of Vermonters at annual Thanksgiving golf game in 1994 For this group of friends, Thanksgiving is less about football, and more about golf.

All aboard! This train is ready to deliver toys to kids in Vermont this holiday season as part of the Toys for Kids drive. Read the full story here: https://www.mynbc5.com/article/stuff-the-caboose-new-holiday-train-collecting-toys-for-kids/69559473 

Feeding Champlain Valley served its annual early Thanksgiving meal on Wednesday, offering hot plates, warmth and community for hundreds of people facing food insecurity and homelessness. For many who attended, the holiday gathering was more than a free dinner, it was a lifeline.

Holiday Hijinks: The Berlin Police Department said they are "searching" for the Grinch himself after the holiday grouch was caught stealing from a local store. Read about the holiday prank here: http://www.mynbc5.com/article/vermont-police-catch-the-grinch-five-below/69556766 

Will the Pride Center of Vermont reopen? Just over a month after the Pride Center of Vermont announced plans to pause operations, the organization has received a donation that could help it change course. Story: http://www.mynbc5.com/article/pride-center-of-vermont-reopening-plan/69551722 

Bringing back movie night: A Plattsburgh man is making every night a Blockbuster night by giving the community a chance to borrow from his collection of DVDs. Full story: http://www.mynbc5.com/article/plattsburgh-resident-and-movie-lover-brings-his-own-blockbuster-to-small-neighborhood/69536965 

Wild crash: A driver has been charged with DUI and Negligent Operation after hitting a home and driving his car through a local business in the Mad River Valley. Full story here: https://www.mynbc5.com/article/waitsfield-car-into-building-crash/69528156 

The holiday season is nearly here, and crews spent Friday morning setting up the magnificent Church Street Christmas Tree at the top of the marketplace. The tree will be decorated, and a lighting ceremony will be held on Friday, Nov. 28 to officially ring the season of giving in Vermont.

Woman agrees to plea change in deadly downtown Burlington shooting Aaliyah Johnson, 22, was arrested in August last year for allegedly shooting and killing Teville Williams outside of Red Square. Read the full story here: http://www.mynbc5.com/article/aaliyah-johnson-shooting-plea-change/69510625 

Don't let your holiday turn deadly - Cooking is the leading cause of fires in the United States, and those risks rise around the holiday season. Read the full story here: https://www.mynbc5.com/article/vermont-red-cross-firefighters-warn-of-rising-fire-risks-ahead-of-the-holidays/69501329 

Adorable bear cub loves playing in the snow at New Hampshire animal rescue Quill, a black bear cub at the Kilham Bear Center in Lyme, New Hampshire, was captured on video playing in the snow as part of the center's rehabilitation efforts.

'You have a mold problem': College students in Burlington say dorm conditions are unacceptable at the University of Vermont Read the full story here: https://www.mynbc5.com/article/you-have-a-mold-problem-city-council-resolution-to-realign-uvm-dorms-with-city-code/69465639

Bare Hill Correctional Facility in Malone will close in early 2026 following a statewide review of New York's prisons, according to officials. Click here to hear reactions from local community members: https://www.mynbc5.com/article/malone-bare-hill-closing-reactions/69472921 

North Country prison closure: Bare Hill Correctional Facility in Malone to permanently close in 2026, DOCCS says. Read the full story here: https://www.mynbc5.com/article/bare-hill-correctional-facility-closing/69470654 

Get ready to laugh! "Weird Al" Yankovic to bring Bigger & Weirder Tour to Essex Junction next year: Find out when tickets go on sale in the full article: http://www.mynbc5.com/article/weird-al-yankovic-tour-vermont/69461758 

Concept2, based in Morrisville, Vermont, is gaining national recognition after it was listed in the 2025 Oprah’s Favorite Things list for its SkiErg! Check out our Lauren Granada take the SkiErg for a spin! Full Story: http://www.mynbc5.com/article/vermont-concept2-oprahs-favorite-things/69441683 

LATEST ON WEEKEND SNOW We're tracking the latest conditions on this weekend's slick travel. For the full story and a breakdown on timing, click here: https://www.mynbc5.com/article/rounds-of-rain-ice-snow-and-wind-to-impact-vermont-new-york-over-the-weekend/69434437 

The NBC5 First Warning Weather Team is monitoring a complex system with rain, ice, mountain snow, and wind all set to impact Vermont and Northern New York over the weekend. NBC5 Meteorologist Matt DiLoreto has the full weekend forecast.

After the federal government denied Vermont aid for this summer's devastating flooding in the Northeast Kingdom, a new damage assessment has Gov. Scott considering a possible appeal. Full story here: https://www.mynbc5.com/article/vermont-appeal-disaster-aid-rejection-trump-administration/69435883 

Snowboarding phenom: This 7-year-old Vermont snowboarder has spent a whopping 678 days on the slopes since he was 18 months old - and now he's going for another record. Full story: http://www.mynbc5.com/article/local-seven-year-old-snowboarder-aims-for-sixth-100-day-season-at-killington/69429920 

UNANIMOUS VOTE: The Adirondack Park Agency Board votes to move forward with rare adjudicatory meeting on proposed weapons testing range in Lewis. Full story here: http://www.mynbc5.com/article/adirondack-park-agency-hearing-weapons-firing/69438506 

Sign of relief: Federal SNAP benefits set to resume for Vermonters on Friday, as additional state funding no longer needed. Read the full story here: http://www.mynbc5.com/article/vermont-emergency-board-snap-funding/69428121 

Democrat Michael Cashman sworn in as New York State District 115 Assemblyman Full story here: http://www.mynbc5.com/article/michael-cashman-officially-sworn-new-york-states-115th-district-assemblyman/69425282 

Ripping off customers: Pharmacy chain Walgreens to pay $500K settlement after investigators find Vermont customers overcharged for hundreds of items. Read the full story here: http://www.mynbc5.com/article/walgreens-vermont-overcharge-settlement/69414282 

MORE ICY ROADS: Travelers on I-89 are experiencing slick conditions due to ice. VTRANS says to expect delays See the latest from the First Warning Weather Lab here: https://www.mynbc5.com/article/interstate-89-delays-vermont-st-albans-williston/69385238 

Thank you to all of our Veterans and active service members, particularly here in Vermont, Northern New York and New Hampshire, for their service. See how local businesses are honoring veterans and active-duty service members: https://www.mynbc5.com/article/veterans-day-discounts-vermont/69307645 

BREAKING NEWS: A Vermont man has been found guilty on two counts of second-degree murder after he was accused of shooting and killing two people on the same day in 2022. Full story here: http://www.mynbc5.com/article/denroy-dasent-murder-guilty-verdict/69365240 

No New Tech Center in Barre: Washington County voters overwhelmingly vote down $149M bond for new career tech center. Read the full story here: https://www.mynbc5.com/article/washington-county-residents-vote-down-new-career-and-technical-education-center-in-barre/69278030 

Exclusive interview: Beta Founder Kyle Clark and family sit down with our Jack Thurston to discuss the future of aviation after the Vermont-based aviation company goes public See the full story here: http://www.mynbc5.com/article/beta-technologies-ipo-nyse/69250145 

After a nail-biting defeat, Republican special election candidate Brent Davison is weighing his options moving forward. What is next for the former NYSP Troop B commander? Read the full story here: http://www.mynbc5.com/article/brent-davison-new-york-assembly-results/69258274 

Cashman defeats Davison: Plattsburgh Town Supervisor Michael Cashman has defeated Brent Davison in the special election for New York Assembly District 115 by a margin of about 2,000 votes. Full story here: https://www.mynbc5.com/article/assembly-district-115-special-election-results/69239180 

Sean Doherty began biathlon at 12 years old, eventually becoming an eight-time U.S. world championship team member and a member of Team USA at the 2014, 2018 and 2022 Olympic Games. For the full story, click here: https://www.mynbc5.com/article/vermont-biathlete-vies-for-spot-on-team-usa/69192417 

"We need a reset": A popular local restaurant chain is hitting pause at one of its most popular locations this winter amid an ongoing struggle to find staffing. Full story here: http://www.mynbc5.com/article/the-skinny-pancake-stowe-closed/69194515 

The Vermont Emergency Board will fund the state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits despite the ongoing federal government shutdown. Full story here: https://www.mynbc5.com/article/vermont-emergency-board-snap-benefits/69194219

Incredible gift: The University of Vermont Children's Hospital celebrated a milestone $25 million gift on Tuesday, marking the largest donation in UVM Health's history. Full story: https://www.mynbc5.com/article/university-of-vermont-childrens-hospital-gift/69180920 

Jamaicans working in Vermont hope for safety of loved ones as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall For the full story, click here: https://www.mynbc5.com/article/jamaicans-working-in-vt-hope-for-safety-of-loved-ones-as-hurricane-melissa-passes/69170866 

Warren Zeiders, known for hits "Pretty Little Poison" and "Sin So Sweet" will be headlining the opening night of the 2026 Champlain Valley Fair, according to organizers at the Champlain Valley Expo. Full story here: http://www.mynbc5.com/article/warren-zeiders-concert-tickets-vermont/69147247 

AID DENIED: President Trump has denied Gov. Phil Scott's request for federal disaster funding to help repair damage from devastating flooding in July. Full story here: https://www.mynbc5.com/article/trump-denies-federal-disaster-request-for-vermont-flood/69144735 

Police have located a body during their search for missing Middlebury College student Lia Smith. Latest on what we know so far: https://www.mynbc5.com/article/missing-middlebury-college-student-lia-smith-search-1761254821/69139239 

Michael Cashman walked back comments he made about his support for a potential immigration detention facility following a debate at the NBC5 studios earlier this week. Full story here: https://www.mynbc5.com/article/ny-115-candidate-potential-ice-facility-in-plattsburgh/69127063 

Vermont state Sen. Sam Douglass submitted his formal resignation letter this week, in which he apologized and detailed threats made against his family. Full story here: http://www.mynbc5.com/article/vermont-state-senator-formally-resigns-following-leaked-group-chat/69127763 

TIMMONS FOUND GUILTY: A North Country man has been convicted of shooting and killing Jahfari Joseph in 2024. Full story here: https://www.mynbc5.com/article/plattsburgh-murder-suspect-found-guilty/69127891 

Search efforts are ramping up for a missing Middlebury College student last seen on Friday. Full story here: https://www.mynbc5.com/article/missing-middlebury-college-student-lia-smith-search/69126902 

Stepping down: Orleans state Sen. Samuel Douglass is stepping down, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Baruth. Full story: https://www.mynbc5.com/article/vermont-samuel-douglass-resigns-group-chat/69077723 

Millions of people are expected to gather across the country on Saturday, Oct. 18 for a series of anti-Trump protests called No Kings. See a full list of events in Vermont and Northern New York here: https://www.mynbc5.com/article/no-kings-protests-near-me-locations/69074464 

An alpine ski racer from Vermont who won silver in the 2022 Winter Olympics is preparing for another season, hoping to return to the Olympic stage and secure gold for Team USA at the Winter Games. Full story: https://www.mynbc5.com/article/olympics-ryan-cochran-siegle-world-cup-training/69032311 

Foliage season may nearly be over in Vermont, but that didn't stop NBC5's Ericka Love from trekking to some of the highest peaks in Vermont to take in the breathtaking scenery while it lasted. See her sky-high tour here: http://www.mynbc5.com/article/gondola-ride-stowe-vermont-foliage/69076427 

If you are visiting Vermont in the fall, you simply must visit Yates Family Orchard to try their signature Dreemees!

Cracking down on crime: Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has appointed a special prosecutor to begin addressing Chittenden County's yearslong backlog of criminal cases. Full story: https://www.mynbc5.com/article/vermont-zach-weight-special-prosecutor-chittenden/69060741 

"You sold us out!" Protesters, boo, jeer at North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik during ceremony in Plattsburgh to honor John Zurlo. Read what the congresswoman had to say to protesters here: t.co/Tt9Og9eBKA