Story of the Day

(Nov 22, 2024) When cows burp, they release methane, one of the worst greenhouse gases. Scientists are analyzing cow digestion to see how they could help reduce their contribution to climate change. Also: The federal government plans to reduce hours at northern border crossings in the North Country. Officials and small business owners are concerned about the potential impacts.

(Nov 21, 2024) A volunteer discovered a new non-native species in Lake Champlain. Officials say the golden clam has the potential to become an invasive species if it ends up damaging the lake's ecosystem. Also: State Senator Dan Stec isn't ruling out running in an anticipated special election for Elise Stefanik's seat in Congress.

(Nov 20, 2024) Like in many North Country villages, Saranac Lake's riverfront has gone neglected and underutilized. A group of paddlers is trying to build park with a white water wave along the Saranac River, but they still need to raise a lot of money. Also: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand stopped by SUNY Canton Monday to promote a cyber security program that helps pay for students' tuition but isn't getting enough applicants.

(Nov 19, 2024) A drought warning is in place across much of southern New York as the Jennings Creek wildfire has burned thousands of acres and forced people to leave their homes. A conversation with an Adirondack Forest Ranger who's serving as a crew chief to fight the wildfire in Orange County. Also: For the first time, Cape Vincent's only grocery is closing for the winter, leaving a gap for the local food pantry and people in the community who can't drive.

(Nov 18, 2024) Forestry has been a huge industry in the North Country, even though many of the region's paper factories have gone out of business. A conversation with a logger on what life is really like out in the woods. Also: A former restaurant owner in Washington County is considering a run as a Republican for Elise Stefanik's seat in Congress.

(Nov 15, 2024) Even though it's "Forever Wild", the Adirondack Park keeps evolving. The APA allowed a garnet mine in North Creek to continue operating for decades. But a popular Boy Scout camp that's been in operation for more than 50 years is closing.

(Nov 14, 2024) A new pilot program is exploring a different approach to the region’s housing crisis. Three Adirondack nonprofits have teamed up to help homeowners turn existing short-term rentals, like Airbnb and VRBO, into more traditional long-term rentals. Also: Adirondack green groups react to Lee Zeldin's nomination to head the Environmental Protection Agency.

(Nov 13, 2024) The Adirondacks' population decline is in part tied to its whiteness. People of color often haven't felt welcome to visit or eventually move here. We look at efforts by the Adirondack Diversity Initiative to change that. Also: The Plattsburgh city council voted against launching an investigation into the police department and mayor’s office.

(Nov 12, 2024) Republican Elise Stefanik's nomination to serve as UN Ambassador could trigger a cascade of political maneuvering in a special congressional election. We look at Stefanik's trajectory and how Republicans and Democrats may field a new candidate. Also: Two Adirondack second homeowners have bought the Big Tupper Ski area. It was auctioned off to the highest bidder last week.

(Nov 11, 2024) We have reaction to the news that North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has accepted President-elect Donald Trump's nomination to become US Ambassador to the United Nations. Also: A new novel released this year reveals the often-forgotten stories of the nurses who served in the Vietnam War. On Veterans Day, how that novel made a deep impact on one St. Lawrence County veteran who was a nurse in Vietnam.