Keir Chapman

Wednesday's inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris helped local students learn about America's transfer of power.

When the pandemic stopped Olivia Walton from helping at her grandparent’s shop, she found another way to pitch in.

In his waning days in office, Vice President Mike Pence stopped at Fort Drum to celebrate the soldiers who defend our country.

Remember when Jefferson County was expecting 600 vaccine doses earlier this week and then it was down to 100? Well, the county now says it got zero. Now officials worry that when large state-run vaccine clinics all come on-line, it’ll be even tougher to get resources.

Watertown’s Bolton’s Pharmacy got 100 doses of the Moderna vaccine and helped its first patient Thursday.

New York state has rolled into a new phase of COVID vaccinations and now there are new locations where people can get the shot. Kinney Drugs is one of those places.

Restaurants are one industry hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. But, federal and state funds are coming down the pipeline to help.

Watertown has a plan to scale back the number of EMS calls city firefighters go on. The plan only works if Jefferson County is on board.

We’re learning some north country hospitals got more COVID vaccine than they expected and more than they needed. As it is stored and not used, that looks bad to Governor Cuomo.

The rush is on to get healthcare workers vaccinated. The governor has even threatened to fine hospitals that don’t do it fast enough.

As the nation faced the force of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fort Drum was not spared from quarantines and business shutdowns. But, the post didn’t let the virus define its 2020.

For the head of Watertown’s firefighters union, it’s a prime example of what could go wrong without the heavy rescue truck. But, the fire chief and mayor have a different perspective.

Jefferson County first responders are starting to get their first doses of the COVID vaccine.

For people with a Flexible Spending Account, or FSA, the use it or lose it rule won’t apply and you can thank Washington.

COVID-19 has proven difficult to keep out of long-term care facilities. It’s something Samaritan Medical Center is seeing now, as novel coronavirus has spread to 17 assisted living residents and 19 skilled nursing residents at Samaritan Summit Village.

The stimulus package passed by congress Monday night contains another round of the “Paycheck Protection Program,” (PPP) which last spring provided a lifeline to many small businesses.

More COVID-related allegations against Watertown’s Walmart are coming to light and now a local official says the state is investigating. Meanwhile, Walmart says it's reviewing the concerns.

Fort Drum troops who may not be going home for the holidays are finding family in fellow soldiers. We take a look at how a Christmas dinner on post can feel like a home away from home.

A number of police agencies are investigating an apparent violent altercation in Watertown.

A leak in one Watertown swimming pool could save another from demolition.

With Black Friday just one day away, one Jefferson County official wants big stores to play by state rules.

While many are pumping the brakes on Thanksgiving travel plans, others are already hitting the road.

The rise in local COVID-19 cases is putting some strain on county contact tracing efforts.

Did you know some COVID-19 testing can be done at home? It’s true and people looking for one can go to New York’s coronavirus website.

It wasn’t your typical class at Alexandra Central School on Tuesday.

Rapid testing equipment for COVID-19 is in short supply. That’s according to staff at North Country Family Health Center.

If you feel sick, stay home. Jefferson County officials want the public’s help to stop the spread of COVID and say the recent spike in cases is because people are still going to work even if they have symptoms.

There are at least two local buyers asking about 223 JB Wise Place, and possibly a third, according to Watertown Local Development Corporation CEO Don Rutherford.

An Antwerp family grieving after their family dogs were found dead on the side of the road.

Contracting COVID-19 has been a frightening experience for one Jefferson County official, and it’s been one he can’t completely remember.