Vermont’s archery deer season begins Oct. 1
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont’s two-part archery deer hunting season officially kicks off on Oct. 1. Fish and Wildlife officials say the first part of the season goes until Nov. 15, and the second part runs Dec.
Northern NY man hit by train after crashing motorcycle
BEEKMANTOWN, N.Y. (WCAX) – A North Country man is dead after crashing his motorcycle and being hit by a train. New York State Police say it happened Saturday just before noon in Beekmantown. Troopers say Michael LaPierre,
Professional basketball returns to Barre with Vermont Coyotes
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) – Professional basketball is returning to Barre. The American Basketball Association has announced the league is returning to Central Vermont with the Vermont Coyotes. The Coyotes will begin play in the 2025/26 season at
Porter Medical Center support staff, LPNs, techs ratify 1st union contract
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – Support staff, licensed practical nurses and technical professionals at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury are celebrating the passage of their first union contract. Negotiations had been underway since June, but on Saturday night,
Child trapped between boulders for 9 hours rescued by NH firefighters
WINDSOR, N.H. (AP) — Rescuers came to the aid of a child who became wedged between two boulders and was trapped for more than nine hours, a New Hampshire fire chief said Monday. The child, estimated to
State wants Vermonters’ input on land management plan
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – State officials want to hear from Vermonters about how to best manage state-owned land. The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources has put out a draft rule to help shape the plan for managing
Sen. Welch discusses reskilling in green energy
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – One Vermont senator is making sure the move to renewable doesn’t leave Vermont workers behind. That’s the topic taking center stage at one event with Senator Peter Welch. Welch was at the Brookings
76th Annual Primetime Emmys: See the full list of winners
The 76th annual Primetime Emmy Award were held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, hosted by father-son duo (and “Schitt’s Creek” co-stars) Eugene and Dan Levy. The Bear dominated the comedy acting categories with
Police search for gun-wielding man following Derby incident
DERBY, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont State Police are looking for a man they say pulled a gun on another person in the Northeast Kingdom. Just before 4:30 in the afternoon of Friday, September 6th, police say a
Vt. health officials share Suicide Prevention Month resources
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – September marks Suicide Prevention Month – a time to remember Vermonters lost and help those who are struggling. The stigma around mental health and suicide can make it daunting to reach out for