State setting up 3 new shelters for homeless families with children
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – WCAX News has learned the state of Vermont is working to set up three new shelters for homeless families with children. This year, new caps on the state’s hotel-motel program went into effect,
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South Burlington Food Shelf’s new electric van unveiled
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A generous donation will help provide new opportunities for the South Burlington Food Shelf. We told you last week the South Burlington Rotary Club was donating a brand new electric van to
NH candidates for governor tell voters to reject each others’ campaign promises
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Republican Kelly Ayotte and Democrat Joyce Craig urged voters Tuesday to reject each others’ campaign promises about legislation they’d veto if elected New Hampshire’s next governor. Ayotte, a former U.S. senator and state
Public meeting Tuesday on future of Jay State Forest
MONTGOMERY CENTER, Vt. (WCAX) – State leaders are looking for your input on the future of a northern Vermont forest. The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Rec is developing a long-range management plan for the Jay
Cooling weather prompts warnings about heating safety
CONCORD, N.H. (WCAX) – As temperatures begin to drop and people fire up their heating systems, the New Hampshire fire marshal urges you to be on high alert for fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. Fire officials remind
Vt. town managers eligible for UVM enrichment courses
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont town managers now have the chance to refine their skills thanks to a free course at the University of Vermont. The Vermont Local Government Institute is an eight-course certificate program that focuses
Police try to identify suspect in string of car break-ins
FAIRFAX, Vt. (WCAX) – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help identifying the suspect in a string of car break-ins. They happened early Tuesday morning in Fairfax. The sheriff’s office says multiple cars
Police: Repeat offender arrested for St. Albans Town car break-ins
ST. ALBANS TOWN, Vt. (WCAX) – A woman under investigation for more than two dozen crimes in Franklin County has been arrested again for breaking into cars in St. Albans Town. It happened Sunday on Maquam Shore
Franconia Notch packed with fall visitors
FRANCONIA, N.H. (WCAX) – Foliage season is bringing congestion to visitor hot spots in Franconia Notch. With trailheads packed with leaf peepers, there are growing concerns about traffic safety. Franconia State Park officials say discussions continue over