What effect does former President Trump have on local GOP ticket?
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) – What effect does a polarizing candidate like former President Donald Trump have on local Republican candidates? Trump lost the state of New Hampshire in 2016, and then again in 2020 by a much
How CCV hopes to draw more men into early childhood education
WINOOSKI, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont college is spearheading the push to draw more men into early childhood education, a field made up predominantly of women. According to national data, men make up an average of 3.2%
Mount Washington Observatory sees 1st measurable snow of the season
GORHAM, N.H. (WCAX) – Researchers at the Mount Washington Observatory in New Hampshire reported the first measurable snowfall of the season there this week. Photos they posted on social media show the icy scene. It was only
Adirondack visitor spending up in 2023
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (WCAX) – New data shows spending by visitors in the Adirondack region rose last year. A state report found visitor spending was up by 6.6% across the region. The Adirondacks took in a little
2 transgender NH girls can play on girls sports teams during lawsuit, judge rules
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Two transgender girls can try out for and play on girls school sports teams while the teens challenge a New Hampshire ban, a federal judge ruled Tuesday. The families of Parker Tirrell, 15,
Federal investigators on scene of Vermont plane crash that killed 4
VERGENNES, Vt. (WCAX) – It could be up to two years before we know the official cause of a plane crash in Vermont that killed four people from Connecticut. At a news briefing Tuesday afternoon in Vergennes,
New Hampshire voters pick their candidates in primary elections
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire will elect a female governor for the third time in November after former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte and former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig won their respective primaries Tuesday. The governor’s office
Rutland road closed as police investigate incident that left pedestrian injured
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – Police have closed a road in Rutland as they investigate an incident that left a pedestrian injured in the road. Rutland police say at about 5 a.m., they responded to a report of
Federal funding to support cybersecurity innovation at Norwich University
NORTHFIELD, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont university is celebrating funding to tout tech. Norwich University will get $250,000 in federal funding to support the schools’ work to advance cybersecurity innovation. The money will support the Norwich University
WATCH LIVE: WCAXtra Special Report
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) -Tune in to our 9:15 live stream featuring a report from Connor Ullathorne. Connor tells us about renovations taking place at one of Rutland’s oldest parks. Meteorologist Peter Kvietkauskas has the latest forecast.