May kay Lanthier nomination to Vt. federal judge position approved
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The U.S. Senate has voted to approve Orwell native Mary Kay Lanthier’s nomination to serve as a federal judge in Vermont. Lanthier was confirmed to the position, which carries a lifetime appointment, with
802 News: Farm to innovate
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – In this edition of the 802 News Podcast, host Mark Johnson sat down with 2024 Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee Ellen Kahler to discuss her decades of commitment to Vermont’s agricultural industry. Kahler
Health Watch: 9/11 first responders now struggle with health consequences
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) – When the Twin Towers fell in New York City 23 years ago on Sept. 11, our country’s first responders braved the rubble for rescue and recovery missions. Today, they are getting sick and
Potential threat triggers protective measures in NH school district
NEWPORT, N.H. (WCAX) – A potential threat led to a school scare in Newport, New Hampshire, on Wednesday. Police say they were notified Wednesday morning of a potential online threat to students and staff in the Newport
Federal funds to help pay for flood-damaged roads in Vermont
WASHINGTON (WCAX) – Federal funding is on the way to help reimburse the state for repairs to flood-damaged roads in Vermont. Vermont’s congressional delegation just announced $51 million from the Federal Highway Administration to reimburse the state
What did Vermonters think of the presidential debate?
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – What did Vermonters think of the presidential debate? And did the performances of former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris change any minds? The day after any presidential debate is buzzing
WCAX’s Elissa Borden to compete in ‘Dancing with the Burlington Stars’ fundraiser
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – “Dancing with the Burlington Stars” returns to the stage at the Flynn Theater in Burlington on Saturday. “I’m very excited. I popped open Facebook and saw that the Vermont Association for the Blind
Post-primary reckoning for New Hampshire Democrats
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) – A day after the winners of New Hampshire’s primary elections were announced, Democrats are now tasked with coming back together after a divisive primary. “I’m excited about what we are going to do
Governor raises red flags about education spending
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The Scott administration is raising red flags about school spending next year and another spike in property taxes. In a letter this week to school districts first reported by Seven Days, Gov. Phil
Burlington may lower speed limit in downtown core
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Drivers may soon need to hit the brakes in Burlington. The city might be reducing the speed limit in the downtown core from 25 mph to 20 mph. The city says this 5