UVM students to study Lake Champlain health on research boat
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A group of University of Vermont students will be studying in a floating classroom this summer. It’s been one year since the Marcelle Melosira docked on Lake Champlain. Since then, students say lessons
Northeast braces for remnants of Debby
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The remnants of Tropical Cyclone Debby is drenching parts of the Eastern Seaboard as it makes its way north, raising concerns of further flash flooding in our region by the weekend. What started
Sea turtles strandings have increased dramatically. Congress might create a fund to bail them out
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Sea turtle strandings have ticked up at an alarming rate in New England, but now the reptiles are close to receiving a lifeline from Congress to help them stay in the water. Congress
WATCH LIVE: WCAXtra Special Report
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Tune in to our live stream featuring a special report from Sophia Thomas. Sophia tells about the Marcelle Melosira – UVM’s research vessel that’s used for studying lake health.
Shelburne man arrested for alleged aggravated assault
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – One man is facing charges after allegedly hitting someone with his car. Around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Vermont State Police responded to an incident report near Sand Road in Ferrisburgh. Police say that
Gov. Scott to visit Washington County in his ‘Capitol for a Day’ tour
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Residents of Washington County will get to talk directly with their leaders in Montpelier on Wednesday. That’s thanks to the Capitol for a Day program. The initiative was launched by Governor Phil Scott
Barton Village residents ordered to limit water usage
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A water notice has been placed on the village of Barton. According to the town’s website, Barton Village is unable to treat and make water. They say this is due to high turbidity
UVM students to study lake health on research boat
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A group of UVM students will be studying in a floating classroom this summer. It’s been one year since Marcelle Melosira docked on Lake Champlain. Since then, students say lessons about lake health
Rabies vaccine bait drop begins in Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Annual rabies vaccine bait drops start on Wednesday and run through August 22. The goal of the program is to prevent the spread of rabies in Vermont’s wildlife. The vaccine is in the
Grateful Dead, Francis Ford Coppola, Bonnie Raitt named 2024 Kennedy Center honorees
Francis Ford Coppola, the Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt and Arturo Sandoval were among those revealed as the 47th Kennedy Center honorees. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts named rock icons Grateful Dead, acclaimed singer-songwriter