How you can help National Archives with Revolutionary War transcription mission
WASHINGTON (WCAX) – Volunteers have been working with the National Archives to transcribe military pension files from the Revolutionary War. It will lead up to the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations in 2026. The special project, to remember
New York State Parks can take cash for entry again
ALBANY, New York (WWNY) – A small but significant change to increase access to New York State Parks and support tourism. On Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation to expand payment methods to enter New York State
Police investigating theft of multiple items at Sterling College
CRAFTSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – Police are searching for a suspect after they say multiple items were stolen from Sterling College in Craftsbury. Vermont State Police say the items were taken from administrative offices and a student storage
Burlington’s annual party on the waterfront underway
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Independence Day party has started at the Burlington waterfront where visitors are gearing up for the largest annual fireworks show in the state. Food trucks, vendors, and live music will be ongoing
Whistleblower alleges iSun leaders misled shareholders ahead of bankruptcy
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Leaders of the Vermont solar firm iSun misled shareholders and engaged in “extensive” wrongdoing, including fraud and misappropriation of funds, according to a former executive who was recruited to fix the publicly traded
Rutland to forgo July 4 fireworks for second year
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – It will be a quieter Fourth of July in Rutland with no fireworks for the second year in a row. Last year it was bad weather, but city leaders say this year’s sponsor
Vt. Democrats join national debate over Biden stepping aside
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont was the first state in 2020 to be called for President Joe Biden and it delivered his widest margin of victory. But many Vermont Democrats have joined the growing national chorus over
Crews searching for missing man in Malletts Bay
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – The search continues for a man who went missing Wednesday morning in Lake Champlain. Colchester Police say search crews responded to the Malletts Bay boat launch around 9:45 a.m. after a man in
Montpelier welcomes back crowds for July 3 celebrations
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – July third celebrations are underway in Montpelier. Festivities Wednesday include a Family Fun Fest on the Statehouse lawn along with food trucks and music. The Montpelier Mile Road race kicks off at 6
New York DEC seeks public feedback on conservation plan
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – How will the Empire State meet its 30×30 goal? New York lawmakers originally passed the goal in 2022, calling for 30% of inland land and waters to be protected by 2030. A new