New Kingdom Con audit examines who knew what, and when
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A new audit takes a look at who knew what and when during the Kingdom Con. The report slams state leaders for not doing enough, but stops short of finding them culpable. The
Lebanon police welcome new K-9 officer
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) – The Lebanon Police Department is welcoming a new K-9 officer to its ranks. K-9 Echo is a 15-month-old Belgian Malinois. Lebanon police say they picked Echo after vetting numerous K-9 candidates. They say
Burlington forges sister city partnership with Ukrainian community
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – In one of his last acts as Burlington mayor, Miro Weinberger Friday forged new ties with a community in war-torn Ukraine. Weinberger joined leaders via video conference from the community of Kuyalnyck in
Authorities spotlight distracted driving during eclipse
SOUTH HERO, Vt. (WCAX) – The total solar eclipse is just six days away, and while people are preparing to look to the skies, authorities are warning drivers to look their eyes on the road. April is
Winter storm forecast to dump heavy snow
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Another late winter storm is headed to our region, causing possible power outages and difficult travel. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for much of northern Vermont, New York,
New Montpelier post office in the works
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The U.S. Postal Service has confirmed it has a new location for a post office in Montpelier. Since last summer’s flooding, Montpelier residents have had to travel to various locations to drop off
Hiking trail closures in light of mud season
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Many will flock outdoors as the seasons change, but some organizations are warning about conditions on the trails. Although snow is in the forecast, mud season is in full swing across the state
Manure spreading ban lifted in Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – You might smell a familiar funk wafting through the air as the winter manure-spreading ban has been lifted for the spring. But with soggy weather to come, it’s not all smooth sailing. The
Vermont schools battle chronic absenteeism
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Learning starts by showing up to school, but some Vermont students have trouble doing so. School officials are working to address the increase in chronic absenteeism in the state. Chronic absenteeism is defined
Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ is Spotify’s most streamed album in a single day for 2024
Beyoncé’s new country-inspired album, “Cowboy Carter” has broke the Spotify record for the most-streamed album in a single day in 2024 so far, with Spotify posting on its social media accounts: “This is also the first time