Vermont bakers prep to break Whoopie Pie world record
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – Over 100 pounds of butter, 100 pounds of shortening, and marshmallow fluff sandwiched between a pair of 200-pound pieces of cake — that’s just a portion of the ingredients needed to try and
Vt. Fish and Wildlife releases list of approved tracking dogs
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – As fall hunting seasons get underway, Vermont Fish and Wildlife has released a list of certified leashed tracking dog owners. These volunteers help hunters locate deer or bears that have been shot but
Hospitalization denied for Burlington repeat offender
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The state will not provide mental health treatment services for a Burlington repeat offender. Patrick Ibbotson, 37, has more than 50 pending court cases in Chittenden County and has had more than 200
Masking required for Alice Hyde, CVPH employees
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – As COVID-19 infections continue to rise, two of UVM Health Network’s hospitals are once again requiring employees to mask up. Officials say employees at Alice Hyde and Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital are required
Vt. Olympian Ilona Maher to put on her dancing shoes
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Olympic rugby sensation Ilona Maher has been picked for the new season of “Dancing with the Stars.” The bronze medal-winning Maher, who became a social media senation during the Paris Olympics for
New Hampshire GOP gubernatorial hopefuls debate a week ahead of primary
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A question about reducing anger and division in politics sparked one of the harshest exchanges of the night Tuesday when candidates seeking the Republican nomination for governor met for a debate. Former U.S.
WATCH LIVE: WCAXtra Special Report
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Tune in to our 9:15 live stream featuring a special report. Meteorologist Peter Kvietkauskas has the latest forecast.
Orleans County Fair kicks off in the Northeast Kingdom
BARTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Ferris wheels, furry friends, and fun will get underway Wednesday with the opening of the Orleans County Fair. The festivities include 4H and livestock competitions, music, and a demolition derby. The first day
Central Vermont Medical Center support staff to hold union vote
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – On Wednesday, hospital support staff in central Vermont are voting on the future of labor rights at work. Wednesday and Thursday, almost 450 support staff at Central Vermont Medical Center will hold a
Tim Allen returning to ABC in new series ‘Shifting Gears’ with Kat Dennings
ABC has ordered a new sitcom starring Tim Allen and Kat Dennings. According to multiple reports (including Deadline and Variety) Allen and Dennings will team up in a new comedy titled “Shifting Gears.” The pilot for Shifting Gears was