Heavy police presence on Oak Street in Burlington

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – WCAX was on the scene on Oak Street in Burlington, which saw heavy police presence Wednesday evening. Police were searching the exterior of a home with a red mustang parked next to it.

The do’s and don’ts of Halloween candy consumption

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Trick-or-treat and tooth trouble — the spooky season is here, but don’t let Halloween turn into a nightmare for your kid’s next trip to the dentist. Post-Halloween candy consumption and negotiations can be

Fall home maintenance tips to get ready for winter

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – While we are experiencing a bit of a warm-up, now’s the perfect time to prepare your home before the snow and ice move in. The Better Business Bureau recommends cleaning gutters, testing smoke

Burst water main closes Barre City schools

BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) – Barre City students got some unexpected time off Wednesday due to a water main break. City officials say a couple of pipes broke and part of Prospect Street washed out, leaving two inches

Plattsburgh to host public budget hearing

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – The tax rate for homeowners in Plattsburgh could go down next year, according to the mayor’s 2025 proposed budget The proposed rate, the lowest since 2004, comes amid a major reduction in city

Brandon man arrested for armed robbery

BRANDON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Brandon man faces assault and robbery charges after police say he robbed a gas station at knifepoint Sunday night. It happened around 7:45 p.m. at the Green Mountain Market gas station on