Is new orthopedics office a “gold mine” for Copley Hospital?
WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – Copley Hospital is opening a new orthopedics medical office in Waterbury. After facing a $3 million budget shortfall earlier this year, Copley was forced to make an extraordinary request to the Green Mountain
Wildlife Watch: As temps rise, brook trout seek colder water
GREEN MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST, Vt. (WCAX) – When the water temperatures climb, Vermont Fish & Wildlife officials say anglers should seek colder water. In this week’s Wildlife Watch, Ike Bendavid hit the trail in the Green Mountain
Revised stormwater regulations continue to perplex county fair organizers
NEW HAVEN, Vt. (WCAX) – Addison County Fair & Field Days draws families and farmers from across the region. But in recent years, organizers of the fair are among those wrangling with how to pay for new
Visiting artist helps teens with mural honoring Morristown
MORRISTOWN, Vt. (WCAX) – Teens in Morristown are working on a mural this week to honor their town with the help of a special visitor. Out of all of Vermont, a muralist looking to leave her mark
Analysis: How will Gov. Tim Walz help the Democratic ticket?
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Democrats are rallying around Kamala Harris’ pick Tuesday of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday. In choosing the 60-year-old Walz, she is turning to a Midwestern governor, military
Flooded Northeast Kingdom farmers try to salvage another season
WATERFORD, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont’s Open Farm Week is celebrating its 10th year, but after severe flooding in the Northeast Kindgom over the past month, some farmers are not able to take part. “If every other storm,
On anniversary of controversial merger, VTSU officials say they’ve turned the page
RANDOLPH CENTER, Vt. (WCAX) – It’s been one year since the Vermont State Colleges campuses merged to form Vermont State University to address millions in debt and declining enrollment. Faculty and university leaders say while it has
NH Gov. Sununu requests federal disaster declaration for early July storm
CONCORD, N.H. (WCAX) – New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has asked the president for a federal disaster declaration for damage caused by severe weather last month. It stems from a round of severe storms and flooding July
Rutland hosts National Night Out event
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – It’s National Night Out — a time to promote partnerships between the police and community. Many local law enforcement agencies and first responders are hosting events to strengthen bonds to promote unity, safety,
New York implements new rules for school active shooter drills
ALBANY, N.Y. (WCAX) – New rules for active shooter drills in New York will take effect this upcoming school year. New York education officials say law enforcement agencies will no longer be allowed to use actors, props