Community argues over future of Goddard College campus
PLAINFIELD, Vt. (WCAX) – It’s been almost two months since the experimental liberal arts school Goddard College announced it’s closing its doors permanently. In the wake of the closure, the Goddard College Board of Trustees is trying
Sen. Welch discusses economic development with Winooski city leaders
WINOOSKI, Vt. (WCAX) – How can our government help grow economic development in Vermont’s cities and towns? That’s the question Senator Peter Welch and Winooski’s local leaders discussed at a listening session Tuesday night. Senator Welch, the
New York State Police investigate after dead body is found in trunk of car
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – Police in Plattsburgh are investigating after a body was found in a trunk. At around 2:30 in the afternoon on Tuesday, New York State Police responded to the intersection of State Route 3
Vermont spelling bee champion heads to D.C. for national competition
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCAX) – Today was the first day of the 96th Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee, and Vermont’s champion from Kirby, 12-year-old Phoenix Newell, took the stage. Spellbound hopefuls and their families traveled from all across
“Ghost Gun” bill passes without Gov. Scott's signature
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Governor Phil Scott allows the so-called ghost guns bill to become law without his signature. The bill prohibits the possession and transfer of unregulated and un-serialized guns, and it establishes a process for
Wildlife Watch: Trout stocking
HUNTINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Rivers and lakes around the state are being stocked up with rainbow trout. In this week’s Wildlife Watch, Ike Bendacvid joined Vermont Fish and Wildlife crews stocking the Huntington River and why the
Vermont Green capture the hearts of fans
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Green have certainly captured the hearts of many Vermonters since the club was started back in 2021. Now, many games are nearly sold out or close to it with people clamoring to
5th Annual Climate Action Film Festival opens Wednesday
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The 5th Annual Climate Action Film Festival opens in Burlington on Wednesday. The festival, which takes place at Main Street Landing in Burlington, as well as a venue in Hudson, New York, was
South End neighbors opposed to Higher Ground move appeal to Vt. Supreme Court
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A yearslong legal battle over moving South Burlington concert venue Higher Ground to Burlington’s South End is now in the hands of the Vermont Supreme Court. Higher Ground is trying to move its
South Burlington wastewater facility to get energy-saving upgrades
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A $22 million plan to upgrade South Burlington’s wastewater facilities is moving forward with some unique energy-saving features. It includes upgrading the Bartlett Bay facility with energy-efficient heating. Congresswoman Becca Balint toured