Wheeler Mountain acquired and protected by Vt. Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation
SUTTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont’s Willoughby State Forest is now 118.6 acres bigger as the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation purchased the land along Wheeler Mountain Road in Sutton from a private owner. The acquired
The Vermont Early Childhood Educators Institute filled to capacity
CASTLETON, Vt. (WCAX) – There is some good news as the Green Mountain State deals with a dire need for childcare providers. The Vermont Early Childhood Educators Institute is filled to capacity. All 135 spots are filled,
Made in Vermont: Back Home Bakery
SHELBURNE, Vt. (WCAX) – These sweet snacks are crispy, crunchy and downright delicious. “Yeah, people love it. And I love making it so, it’s great,” laughs Wendi Shangraw, owner of Back Home Bakery. Like many other people,
Sanders comments on Biden’s reelection campaign
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is making headlines after speaking out about President Joe Biden’s campaign on “Face the Nation.” “What we’re talking about now is not a Grammy Award contest for best singer.
Orange man reported missing is OK, police say
ORANGE, Vt. (WCAX) – Police say they spoke with a Vermont man who was reported missing and he is fine. Vermont State Police had asked the public for help finding Timothy Magee, 43, of Orange, who was
Touring statue of Harriet Tubman on display at North Country’s John Brown Farm
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (WCAX) – A new statue of Harriet Tubman, called “The Beacon of Hope,” has been installed at the John Brown Farm State Historic Site in Northern New York. The traveling statue has been hosted
Community members team up to build bus stop benches
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – After realizing many bus stops in our region have no place for people to sit, some local residents took it upon themselves to fix the problem. Now, wooden benches are showing up at
New data on efforts to prevent child abuse in Vermont
WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – Is Vermont doing enough to prevent child abuse and neglect? New data shows an increase in reports of child abuse. But despite numbers going back up after a pandemic-era dip, experts say they’re
Police identify victims in St. Johnsbury domestic violence incident
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – Police on Monday released new details about a double-homicide investigation in St. Johnsbury. While we now know who was involved, there are still many unanswered questions. Sunday morning just before 6 a.m.,
Vermont police searching for stabbing suspect
MIDDLESEX, Vt. (WCAX) – Police say a stabbing suspect is on the run after an altercation at a Vermont park and ride. Vermont State Police say it happened on June 28 at the Middlesex Park and Ride.