Keir Chapman

Reporter

WWNY

Keir Chapman is a Southern California native. He graduated with a master’s degree in broadcast and digital journalism from the Newhouse School of Journalism at Syracuse University. He joined the news team in June 2019.

Recent Articles by Keir

200 years of service at the Adams Fire Department

The Adams Fire Department has been a staple of the village for 200 years.

Keir Chapman

Published August 16, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Lewis County residents find enrolling at JCC can be quick & easy

Paige Lehman says it's a first for her family.

Keir Chapman

Published August 16, 2019 at 7:50 AM

Watertown ministry collecting fresh produce for elderly

If you have extra produce from your garden, you can bring it to the New Way Assembly of God Church in Watertown.

Keir Chapman

Published August 15, 2019 at 1:28 PM

Jefferson Community College’s planned tech space gets extra state funding

J.C.C. gets extra funding, some money will also go to protecting a downtown monument.

Keir Chapman

Published August 14, 2019 at 4:01 PM

Firefighters put out trailer home fire in town of LeRay

Firefighters made quick work of a trailer home fire Wednesday afternoon.

Keir Chapman

Published August 14, 2019 at 1:28 PM

Watertown’s $10 million downtown grant begins to bear fruit

Watertown received $10 million from the state in 2017 to improve the downtown area. Now, there are signs of progress.

Keir Chapman

Published August 13, 2019 at 6:06 PM

Scotland or Hammond? Festival makes it hard to tell

Fun was just a hammer's throw away at the second annual Scottish Festival in Hammond on Saturday.

Keir Chapman

Published August 10, 2019 at 7:06 PM

Keep people & pets protected from rabies, health officials caution

Health officials are reminding people to keep their pets and themselves protected from rabies.

Keir Chapman

Published August 9, 2019 at 9:23 AM

Barclay talks experience in El Salvador, thinks border needs to be secured

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWNY) - Former ambassador to El Salvador, Douglas Barclay, was in Watertown Wednesday. He says Congress needs to work towards securing the southern border.

Keir Chapman

Published August 7, 2019 at 5:18 PM

Some oppose new wind farm in Lewis County

We heard opposition to the Deer River wind project in Lewis County Tuesday.

Keir Chapman

Published August 6, 2019 at 5:43 PM

New trail system opens in the Town of Colton

It’s taken more than a decade, but one Saint Lawrence County community just opened its first major public trail system.

Keir Chapman

Published August 3, 2019 at 7:36 PM

Stefanik discusses water levels, boating & economy

The roundtable with north country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik was supposed to touch on different maritime issues. But when the public had the floor, talks quickly turned to Plan 2014.

Keir Chapman

Published August 2, 2019 at 3:38 PM

Event staff say around 3,000 people will stop in over the weekend.

Keir Chapman

Published August 2, 2019 at 2:10 PM

Good weather means good attendance at Gouverneur & St. Lawrence County Fair

Family fun and a touch of sun. These are the ingredients for success at the Gouverneur and St. Lawrence County Fair.

Keir Chapman

Published August 2, 2019 at 7:04 AM

Carthage uses school bus banner to seek drivers

You don't expect to see an advertisement on the side of a school bus, but that's how Carthage Central School District is looking for bus drivers.

Keir Chapman

Published July 31, 2019 at 4:20 PM

Fort Drum gets jump on hiring for winter jobs

Fort Drum public works wants to get a head start on hiring for the winter.

Keir Chapman

Published July 31, 2019 at 3:07 PM

Domino’s pizzerias close in Canton & Massena - a manager expects them to reopen

Domino's Pizzerias in Canton and Massena closed suddenly Monday and some employees are unsure if they still have a job.

Keir Chapman

Published July 30, 2019 at 6:46 PM

Saturday: Thousands turn out for Seaway Parade

Thousands of people lined Ford Street in Ogdensburg Saturday to watch the 59th annual Seaway Festival Parade.

Keir Chapman

Published July 27, 2019 at 11:12 PM

Report gives Fort Drum’s on-post housing good marks

Fort Drum's on-post housing gets good marks in a recent report.

Keir Chapman

Published July 26, 2019 at 10:53 AM

Golfers had the chance to play a round and support veterans Friday at Ives Hill Country Club in Watertown.

Keir Chapman

Published July 26, 2019 at 10:51 AM

Why so many local people work for non-profit groups

A new report shows that some of the north country's biggest employers are not for profit. We look into why people in the north country are flocking to non-profit work.