Advocates, Vt. lawmakers push for Holocaust curriculum in schools
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – An effort continues to incorporate more Holocaust education in Vermont classrooms. The Vermont Holocaust Memorial and Jewish Vermonters Friday joined some lawmakers to push for two bills that have been languishing in the
Vermont timber framer among team rebuilding Notre Dame Cathedral
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont woodworker was part of a New England team helping to rebuild Notre Dame in Paris after the cathedral suffered a devastating fire in 2019. Will Gusakov worked on the timber frame
Vermont lawmakers seek to rollback school PCB testing plans
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Will state lawmakers pump the brakes on testing for dangerous chemicals in schools? The discovery of PCBs at Burlington High School three years ago led state lawmakers to create a first-in-the-nation testing, but
How will change in ‘gun-show loophole’ impact Vermont?
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Firearms dealers across the country will soon have to run background checks on buyers at gun shows under a planned rule change by the Biden administration. but what impact will that have in
Vermont farmers still dealing with flooded fields
WOODSTOCK, Vt. (WCAX) – The growing season for farmers is underway, but the soggy weather is an all too familiar reminder of last summer when flooding wreaked havoc across the region. Wet weather is preventing farmers at
Area students explore research careers during UVM Cancer Center visit
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Area high school students interested in a career in health care had the opportunity to talk with student researchers and scientists as part of a University of Vermont Cancer Center event Friday, allowing
Businesses, shoppers express optimism for Church Street revival
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Despite concerns over the past year about crime and construction leading to vacancies on the Church St. Marketplace, the Queen City’s premier shopping district, businesses and shoppers we spoke to say they are
Canadian truck driver charged in fatal Moretown crash
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) – A Canadian truck driver who police say caused a head-on crash that killed a Waitsfield woman was in court Friday. The wreck happened at about 6:45 a.m. Thursday on Route 100 in Moretown.
Vt. health officials investigating measles exposure
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont health officials say they are investigating a measles exposure among a group of over two dozen people who are part of an international program. The Vermont Department of Health says the 18
City of St. Albans considers designs for official flag
ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) – The city of St. Albans is considering a first-ever flag to represent the Franklin County community. “It sounds like a fun idea. Could be neat to have our flag hanging in the