Columbia County is throwing its first ever climate carnival on Saturday, July 16th. It’s happening from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Columbia County fairgrounds in Chatham, N.Y. But as I write this I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop at the Supreme Court. So many shoes have dropped lately that I’ve lost count. But this is an important one.

NewsChannel 13 Meteorologist Reid Kisselback provides the regional forecast for Saturday, July 2nd.

A new airline has begun flights between Plattsburgh and Philadelphia.

The Vermont Attorney General’s office has announced settlement in a joint state and federal job discrimination lawsuit.

So the Supreme Court has completely overturned ROE v. Wade as well as the 1992 Casey decision which had reaffirmed Roe. I have to say, I was surprised that Roberts did not dissent once he failed to convince the Majority that support for the draconian Mississippi law would be the better way to kill Roe “slowly” with “death by 1000 cuts.” It appears that the five misogynist Justices (and yes, women like Coney Barrett can be misogynist just like men!) were drunk with their power and made Roberts come to them. (This prompted some observers to claim that Roberts is now Chief Justice in name only --- that Thomas now runs the Court!)

Meteorologist Garett Argianas delivers the evening weather forecast for Friday, July 1, 2022.

The WAMC Listener Comment Line was loaded this week! Enjoy these highlights.

Pete Arredondo stepped down from his position in the City Council just weeks after being sworn in following allegations that he erred in his response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.

As July Fourth approaches, federal regulators are warning people to use fireworks safely, as a new report shows that fireworks-related injuries have been increasing.

An industrial support ship operating has sunk in a storm with the possible loss of more than two dozen crew members, rescue services in Hong Kong said Saturday.

Tyrone and Michelle Ferrens build some successes out of their complex story.

Former President Trump's influence is growing — with fringe candidates, who are refusing to admit defeat even after they've been trounced.

The fireworks industry was hit hard during the pandemic, and now they are struggling to meet demand for their biggest day of the year.