Beta Technology program helping to grow the North Country’s workforce
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – An exciting day for some North Country students who hope to find jobs that deal with aircraft painting– they received their certifications Thursday afternoon. Employees of Beta Technologies and school officials from CV-TEC
US Department of Education announces the 2024 Presidential Scholars
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The spotlight is on two Vermont high school seniors for excellence in education. The U.S. Secretary of Education has announced the 60th class of U.S. presidential scholars. Hannah Cunningham of Rice Memorial High
Police investigating deaths of 2 men in South Hero
SOUTH HERO, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont State Police are investigating the deaths of two men whose bodies were found outside a home in South Hero. Police were called Thursday at about 11:30 a.m. to a home
Essex Jct. business owner says city not sticking to construction agreement
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) – An Essex Junction business owner is upset with work on the city’s Crescent Connector project that he says is using part of his property and will have a long-term impact on his
Vermont ‘Tech Hub’ competing for major federal funding boost
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The state of Vermont is making a multi-million dollar pitch to become a leader in cutting-edge technology that has the potential to reshape electronics. The state is hoping to convince the federal
Vt. lawmakers set veto session for mid-June
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – From the Yield Bill to Act 250 reform to safe injections, Vermont lawmakers face a long list of possible vetoes this session. The past few sessions have seen a record number of vetoes
Burlington aims to prevent annual college student move-out mess
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – When college students move out of their apartments in Burlington each spring, many leave behind piles of discarded items. This year, the city hopes to get ahead of the exodus and prevent the
Super Senior: Anne Ferguson
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – At the Montpelier Senior Center, Anne Ferguson talks rubbish. Every Tuesday, rain or shine, Ferguson leads a group of mostly seniors to pick up garbage around downtown Montpelier. The group’s moniker? Trash Tramps.
Act 250 reform bill nears finish line again; faces veto threat
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – With just hours to go in the legislative session, state lawmakers are trying to wrap up details of an Act 250 reform package aimed at both expanding housing construction and updating the state’s
Fire causes more than $1M in damage to Stowe business
STOWE, Vt. (WCAX) – A Stowe business was damaged by fire on Wednesday afternoon. Officials say Kit Lender on South Main Street caught fire, likely because of an electrical failure within a wall outlet. They say the