UVM graduation to carry on without commencement speaker
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The University of Vermont is preparing for more than 3,000 to walk across the stage this weekend to receive their diplomas. Graduating seniors could be seen across campus Friday wearing their caps and
Causeway Bike Ferry prepares to kick off new season
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Another sign of the season, Local Motion’s bike ferry is returning to service Memorial Day Weekend. The ferry runs on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through mid-June, and then will expand to seven days
Fallen Rutland officer honored at park dedication
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – A Rutland police officer killed in the line of duty last summer was honored Friday with a monument at a local park. Officials dedicated a new memorial in honor of Ofc. Jessica Ebbighausen
New Hampshire Senate tables bill inspired by state hospital shooting
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A bipartisan bill drafted in the response to the fatal shooting of a New Hampshire Hospital security guard has hit a roadblock in the state Senate. The GOP-controlled Senate voted 13-10 along party lines Thursday night to
Vt. Senate shuffle: Kitchel to step down; Ledbetter running for Chittenden-Central seat
WINOOSKI, Vt. (WCAX) – As the state’s campaign filing deadline approaches, jockeying for legislative seats is ramping up. Long-time Senator Jane Kitchel, D-Caledonia County, on Friday announced her retirement. Kitchel said in a statement that after 20
Pets with Potential: Meet Julius, Sunny, and Misses
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – This week’s Pets with Potential includes a dog, cat, and guinea pig available at Homeward Bound in Middlebury. Hi! My name is Julius. I’m almost 3 years old pooch and I weigh 63
Shaftsbury man wins Webby Award for his recreation of ‘Venus Italica’
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermonter was honored Monday night at the Webby Awards for mastering 200-year-old sculpting techniques. The Webbys are the leading international award honoring excellence on the internet. In a video produced by the
Gov. Hochul announces climate resilience investment
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Governor Kathy Hochul is waking up overseas, but her thoughts are on the Empire State – with a focus on going green. While visiting the Vatican, Hochul announced a nearly $300 million investment
Vt. to begin collecting insurance claim information
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – With natural disasters on the rise, Vermont is joining states across the country in putting insurance claim information under the scope. That data collection will help offer insights into the property insurance market
Springfield dentists host free oral health clinic
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. (WCAX) – On Friday, dental professionals in Springfield are hosting a free oral health clinic for folks over 50. Data shows Vermonters over 65 are the least likely to have dental insurance – coming in