Wildlife Watch: ECHO’s fish ‘on vacation’ during renovation
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain is embarking on a $3 million renovation as part of its “Into the Lake” exhibit. But what happens to the sturgeon and other fish collections during
How income-level impacts Vermont moving patterns
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – According to analysis of Census Bureau data by Hire-A-Helper-dot com, Vermont is the top state in the country for high earners moving in, while it’s also in the top five for losing low-income
Champlain Valley Fair attendance ‘strong’ headed into weekend
ESSEX JCT., Vt. (WCAX) – People continue flocking to the Champlain Valley Fair in Essex Junction to enjoy “The 10 best days of summer.” Overall attendance numbers so far are looking promising, according to fair officials. They
New report highlights urgency of Vt. housing crunch
MORRISVILLE, Vt. (WCAX) – Will new data outlining the scope of Vermont’s housing crisis spark new reforms at the Statehouse? ‘There is a serious crisis and epidemic right now,” said Amethyst Moon, who has struggled with homelessness
‘Bucky’ the buckethead dog found safe
DERBY, Vt. (WCAX) – Who let the dog out? People all over the internet have been wondering what happened to a dog in the Northeast Kingdom unfortunate enough to get a bucket stuck on its head. Animal
Rutland city leaders weigh social media policy
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – Elected officials in Rutland are considering a new policy to govern their own use of social media. The new policy would apply to the city’s Board of Alderman with recommendations on how members
Vt. author explores Puerto Rican heritage in 2 new books
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – September is Hispanic Heritage Month and a Vermont author has two books coming out. Ann Dávila Cardinal is the author of the middle-grade biography “Hispanic Star: Bad Bunny” and the adult novel “We
Navigating the triple-e threat in Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Amid the threat of triple-e, should folks be attending evening events in high-risk communities? Vermont health officials issued a warning last Wednesday recommending people in high-risk towns to take protective measures against eastern
iSun, SunCommon purchased by Texas private equity firm
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont’s largest solar companies have a new owner after being bought by a Texas-based private equity firm. Siltstone Capital bought iSun — and its subsidiary SunCommon — for $10 million after it filed
Authorities investigate apparent fatal Beltline crash
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington Police are investigating what they are calling an “untimely” death. Emergency crews responded Tuesday morning to Valade Street after a report of a vehicle that had driven into the woods from nearby