Made in Vermont: Eli Pimentel
HANCOCK, Vt. (WCAX) – In Hancock, you can find boundless creativity in one shared studio. Just an arm’s length away from her dad and fellow Made in Vermont artist, Eli Pimentel is painting worlds beyond these walls.
1 man sentenced in North Country murder, another faces new charge
CHESTERFIELD, N.Y. (WCAX) – One man has been sentenced for his role in a North Country murder and another faces new charges after allegedly causing issues in the courtroom. Michael Rougeau, 48, and Michael Nastasia, 30, pleaded
Crews still working to clean up after snowstorm in some parts of our region
WINDSOR, Vt. (WCAX) – Saturday’s snowstorm dropped up to 3 feet of snow in parts of our region. In the Upper Valley, that means a lot of cleanup for road crews. The snowstorm may have passed but
How things have changed at US-Canada border since closure of Roxham Road
CHAMPLAIN, N.Y. (WCAX) – It’s been one year since the closure of Roxham Road in the town of Champlain, New York– once the most-traversed irregular border crossing along the U.S.-Canada border. The gates were closed following an
How Burlington hopes to make EV chargers more accessible
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington is taking electric vehicle chargers to new heights to meet its net-zero energy goal and make EVs more accessible. Vermont’s first pole-mounted EV chargers are coming to the Queen City. Hybrid car
Deadline looming for Vermont contractor registry
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont lawmakers passed a statewide contractor registry two years ago in an effort to keep track of contractors and hold them accountable. If they don’t sign up, they could face thousands of dollars
Vermont lawmakers consider millions in new taxes
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont House is expected to vote on an $8 billion state spending plan this week. It comes as lawmakers consider millions in new investments and millions in new taxes to fund them.
Burlington City Council to vote on zoning change aimed at creating new housing
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – At his final City Council meeting, Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger is advocating for a major zoning change that he says could create thousands of new places to live in the city. City councilors
Green Mountain Transit to cut back services
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Green Mountain Transit says it will cut back on services after facing some financial troubles. GMT says for the past five years, it has seen a 34% increase in service costs. To keep
Newport prepares for eclipse visitors, viewing party
NEWPORT, Vt. (WCAX) – Parts of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom are in the path of maximum totality for the April 8 eclipse. Newport will be in the dark for 3 minutes and 25 seconds and people in the