New fire chief named for Montpelier
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Montpelier is getting a new fire chief. Derek Libby, who is currently a deputy fire chief for Burlington, will assume his new role as Montpelier’s fire chief in August. Libby replaces Chief Robert
Work underway on Lebanon landfill methane capture project
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) – Lebanon officials held a groundbreaking Tuesday morning for a long-anticipated methane capture project at the city’s landfill. The $6 million project includes the construction of five microturbines that will produce roughly a megawatt
Vt. wildlife botanists ‘rediscover’ false mermaid-weed
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A rare plant not seen in the state since 1916 and believed to be locally extinct has been found along a stream in Addison County. Vermont Fish and Wildlife officials on Tuesday announced
Vermont Green gears up for soccer season
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Summer weather is here, and with it comes soccer season. Our Melissa Cooney went field-side to learn what’s in store for the Vermont Green team. Reporter Melissa Cooney: Summertime soccer is back here
Vermont police say chronic littering culprit caught, fined
FAIRFAX, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont police have identified the person they say is responsible for a case of chronic littering in Franklin County. In February, we told you about efforts to clean up scenic areas in Georgia
Colchester police investigating shooting in Malletts Bay
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – Police in Colchester are investigating a shooting in the area of Sharrow Circle in Malletts Bay. Police say they responded to the area around 4 p.m. Sunday. When they arrived, they say they
Colchester police investigating string of suspicious brush fires
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – Police in Colchester are investigating a string of suspicious brush fires that they believe are connected. Crews responded to the first report around 3:30 p.m. Monday on Bay Road. Police say they took
WATCH LIVE: WCAXtra Special Report
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Tune in to our 9:15 a.m. livestream featuring a special report from Melissa Cooney. Our Melissa Cooney spoke with the Vermont Green FC head coach about what’s in store for the season.
Vermont Green gears up for soccer season
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Summer weather is here, and with it comes soccer season. Our Melissa Cooney went field-side to learn what’s in store for the Vermont Green team. Melissa: “Summertime soccer is back here in the
Former ‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor fatally shot after attempted robbery in Los Angeles
Actor Johnny Wactor, best know for his role on the long-running ABC soap opera ‘General Hospital,’ was shot and killed on Saturday after he interrupted three male suspects who were allegedly attempting to remove a catalytic converter