Burlington prepares for 3rd of July fireworks
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The city of Burlington is getting ready for the 3rd of July fireworks show. The July 3rd fireworks attract thousands of people to the Burlington waterfront every year. Both the city and local
Barre City to receive aid from the Northern Border Regional Commission for housing development projects
BARRE CITY, Vt. (WCAX) – The Northern Border Regional Commission is doling out $27 million in awards as part of its Catalyst Program spring competition. The money is divided into 33 “catalyst awards” that go to communities
Burlington Airport to receive over $1.5 million as part of “Project NexT”
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Northern Border Regional Commission has announced that 3.6 million will be awarded to three projects as part of the “Timber for Transit” program, one of those projects taking place at the Burlington
Wildlife Watch: Climate change’s impact on turtle populations
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Scientists are tracking climate change and its impact on the state’s turtle populations. Flooding last summer left some turtle nests underwater. And experts say excessive heat can also pose long-term issues. Our Ike
UVM Medical Center nurses to strike July 12 pending contract deal
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Nurses at the UVM Medical Center announced Tuesday they will go on strike for five days starting Friday, July 12, unless the reach a contract deal in the coming days. The nurses last
Plattsburgh Common Council clashes over city manager selection process
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – Plattsburgh’s Common Council won’t be voting on a city manager recommendation next month after some members have expressed concerns over the drawn-out process “There is no opportunity for feedback, there is no public
Local vets urge Independence Day pet precautions
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Independence Day celebrations are upon us, but while fireworks may be fun, that’s not the case for many of our furry friends. Jenn Kerns lives in Burlington with her dog Charlie, an 11-month-old
NY police arrest 7 Customs and Border Protections officers in larceny scheme
RAY BROOK, N.Y. (WCAX) – New York police on Tuesday arrested three current and four former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers after an investigation into a grand larceny scheme. New York State Police say while serving
Addison County prosecutor to give up driver’s license following alleged DUI
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos is losing her driver’s license. It stems from her refusal to take a breath test after she showed up at a crime scene in January and police
Police name suspect in 2023 murder of Vt. National Guardsman
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Authorities have named a suspect in the shooting death of a Vermont National Guardsman at his Northeast Kingdom home last October, but officials tell WCAX that the suspect won’t be charged. Family members