State seeks comments on equestrian access in Willoughby State Forest
SUTTON, Vt. (WCAX) – More opportunities for horseback riding may be coming to the Willoughby State Forest in the Northeast Kingdom. “We all hear about our hiking trails, biking trails, but do we really hear about our
Lamoille North Supervisory Union passes elementary school budget after three rounds of voting
JOHNSON, Vt. (WCAX) – The third time was the charm for the Lamoille North Supervisory Union elementary school budget, but it was a close call. “I can understand why people are afraid to vote for it, but
What would reclassification of federal cannabis rules mean for Vermont?
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – What would a proposed shift in federal drug policy on cannabis mean for Vermont’s budding recreational industry? The Justice Department last week formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug —
Supporters, opponents of pesticide bill take stock following veto
BRADFORD, Vt. (WCAX) – From beekeepers to farming interests, supporters and opponents of a bill to ban neonicotinoid-treated seeds in Vermont are taking stock following Monday’s veto of the measure by Gov. Phil Scott. Walt Gladstone’s 1,600
Vt. man intentionally caused fuel leak during attempted theft, NH police say
NEWPORT, N.H. (WCAX) – A Vermont man faces charges after police say he intentionally caused a fuel leak while trying to steal a flat-bed truck in New Hampshire. Police say on Sunday, they discovered an active leak
Summit addresses challenges facing rural economy
WEST DOVER, Vt. (WCAX) – The 7th Annual Southern Vermont Economy Summit on Tuesday brought together business leaders, nonprofits, and other organizations to Mount Snow to share and discuss economic development strategies for the region’s rural economy.
Plattsburgh residents vote on school budget
PLATTSBURGH, Vt. (WCAX) – It’s election day for school districts across New York’s North Country, including the city of Plattsburgh. Voters in Plattsburgh are hitting the polls to decide on new school board members and the city
Vt. officials say $1M Lake Carmi aeration system made water quality worse
FRANKLIN, Vt. (WCAX) – Temperatures this week are expected to reach into the 90s, the type of conditions that help trigger toxic blue-green algae blooms in places like Lake Carmi in Franklin County. Since it was declared
State seeks comments on equestrian access in Willoughby State Forest
SUTTON, Vt. (WCAX) – More opportunities for horseback riding may be coming to the Willoughby State Forest in the Northeast Kingdom. “We all hear about our hiking trails, biking trails, but do we really hear about our
Governor appoints Andy Julow to fill vacant Vt. Senate seat
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – We now know who will replace former Vermont senator Dick Mazza in Montpelier. Gov. Phil Scott on Tuesday appointed Andy Julow to fill the vacant Grand Isle district Senate seat. The North Hero