Hanover community warned after measles exposure
HANOVER, N.H. (WCAX) – New Hampshire’s Department of Health and Human Services is investigating a report that an international traveler who visited Hanover tested positive for measles. The traveler has returned to their home country to receive
3 Dannemora residents arrested for kidnapping in West Chazy, N.Y.
WEST CHAZY, N.Y. (WCAX) – 3 people have been arrested for kidnapping in West Chazy. New York State Police say Tuesday night at around 11:00 p.m., 24-year-old Blake Johnson, 47-year-old Travis Willis, and 44-year-old Pamela Johnson, all
How the recent SCOTUS ruling could impact homeless Vermonters
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court could set a precedent for municipalities to crack down on homeless people sleeping in public spaces. According to the nation’s Point In Time survey, an annual
First ever year-round, permanent homeless shelter opens in Lamoille Valley
HYDE PARK, Vt. (WCAX) – Dozens of community members celebrating a long battle to open up the Lamoille Community House in Hyde Park. “We had a couple of years 2015, ‘16, ‘17, where we tried to put
Vermonters react to the first 2024 presidential debate
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Today local people reacted to what they saw in last night’s debate. “I will say that it’s a shame in a country of 330 million people, that these are the choices that we
New tax data sheds light on if April's eclipse exceeded expectations
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – New tax data shows just how much Vermonters, and the tens of thousands of visitors spent during April’s Great American Eclipse. Upwards of 160,000 people visited Vermont to witness totality on April 8th.
Dogs taking the dive to support local animal shelter
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Some pooches are making a splash this summer to help out a local shelter. At Lake Bomoseen, The Fly Dogs will host their annual dock diving event in front of the golf course.
Spartan Death Race returns to Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Vt. (WCAX) – A true test of endurance of strength is happening this weekend in Southern Vermont. The Spartan Death Race pits people against nature’s elements and obstacles in the town of Pittsfield. Roughly one hundred
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum celebrates Abenaki Heritage Weekend
VERGENNES, Vt. (WCAX) – Local indigenous heritage is on display this weekend. Abenaki Heritage Weekend is Saturday and Sunday at the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Vergennes. The free, family-friendly event, organized by the Vermont Abenaki Artists
Pets with Potential: Meet Isis, Minerva, and Silky
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Furry friends await their forever homes at Homeward Bound in Addison County. Iris is a 1.5-year-old Terrier mix. Shelter staff say she has a goofy and loving personality, can chase tennis balls all