Northern NY man’s death not considered suspicious, police say
SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. (WCAX) – Police say the death of a man in Northern New York is not considered suspicious. Saranac Lake police say the autopsy results for Raymond Morch, 37, were inconclusive, and they’re now waiting
Magician says political consultant hired him to create AI robocall ahead of NH primary
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Orleans magician said Friday that a Democratic consultant who worked for Dean Phillips’ presidential campaign hired him to create the audio for what authorities have said may be the first known
Flavored tobacco ban advances in Vt. Statehouse
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A bill to ban flavored tobacco in Vermont is moving forward. Years in the making, bill S.18 would ban the sale of flavored nicotine products, like vaporizers and dip. The House Ways and
802 News Podcast: Howard Center: Help (and Hope) is Here
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Some who work on the front lines of the mental health and addiction crises say media portrayals don’t always present a balanced view of the situation. That’s the focus of a new episode
Eclipse excitement builds in St. Albans
ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) – The Great American Eclipse on April 8 will plunge parts of our region into darkness, including St. Albans, which is along the path of maximum totality and will be in the dark
Phish hits #1 on Billboard chart for vinyl albums
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont jam band Phish is back on top of a Billboard chart, but it’s not with a new single or album. Instead, it’s one first released more than 20 years ago! The reissue
Montpelier City Council approves water line project
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Improvements are on the way for Montpelier water lines. This week, the City Council approved a 10-year plan to replace water lines in need of repair and to fix other problems throughout the
Magic Mountain launches long-delayed quad lift
LONDONDERRY, Vt. (WCAX) – There’s a new way for skiers and riders to reach the top of Magic Mountain. The quad lift at the Londonderry ski area is finally spinning. The project has been years in the
Vt. Fish & Wildlife proposes moose hunt to reduce winter ticks
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is recommending that 180 moose hunting permits be issued for the Northeastern corner of the state. No permits are recommended anywhere else in Vermont. They say the
New forest management plan aims to promote industry longevity
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The goal of the newly released Vermont Forest Future Strategic Roadmap is to keep Vermont forest management policies out of the woods. The plan was developed by the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks,