NBC5 WPTZ announced the grand opening of its new studio, the NBC5 Rutland Bureau, located at 48 Merchants Row, on May 1.
The NBC5 Studio in Rutland will include a fully equipped set for live reporting and interviews, helping enable NBC5 reporters to provide meaningful news coverage tailored specifically to the Rutland region.
The Chamber of Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, May 5.
“This new studio is a testament to our dedication to the communities we serve,” said Ryan Rothstein, president and general manager of NBC5. “Rutland is a vibrant and important part of our region, and we are excited to be closer to the stories that shape this community. We look forward to being a trusted source of news and a partner to local businesses and organizations. Community members are warmly invited to attend and celebrate our milestone May 5 event.”
“Our commitment is to bring local news to the forefront, giving the Rutland community a voice and focusing on the stories that matter most,” said Michael LaFlesh, news director at NBC5.
NBC5 WPTZ, based in Burlington/Plattsburgh provides broadcast news, weather, sports, community service and entertainment on multiple platforms including NBC5, mynbc5.com, MyNBC5 mobile, The Valley CW (WNNE Channel 31), and The Valley’s MeTV. NBC5 is owned and operated by Hearst Television Inc. NBC5 is an NBC affiliate with a current morning newscast from 4:30-7 a.m., noon, evening newscasts from 5-6:30 p.m., late news at 11 p.m., weekend mornings Saturday 5-7 a.m. and Sunday 6-8 a.m., and a 10 p.m. newscast on The Valley CW and The Valley’s MeTV. In May of 2021, NBC5 was recognized with the regional Edward R. Murrow award for “Excellence in Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.”
NBC5’s weatherman Tyler Jankoski gave two thumbs up to the new NBC5 studio in downtown Rutland.
