Colchester voters to decide on $115 school bond measure

COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – Colchester voters will see a $115 school improvement bond measure on the ballot next week. It comes as school officials say many building systems in the district have reached the end of their

Malone man dies in crash

FORT COVINGTON, N.Y. (WCAX) – A Malone, New York, man died in a single-car crash Monday morning. New York State Police say it happened around 10:30 a.m. on Highway 37 in the town of Fort Covington. They

Brattleboro completes flood resiliency project

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) – Brattleboro officials are celebrating floodplain restoration efforts. City leaders say Brattleboro has flooded before, most recently during Tropical Storm Irene in 2011. The project removed a berm along Wheston Brook, created two floodplain

Watch out for zombie trees

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – It’s the spookiest time of year and USDA officials want homeowners to be on the lookout for zombie trees. The trees in your yard may look alive but are actually dead or dying

Vermont State Police highlight new recruitment efforts

WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – Facing ongoing workforce challenges, the Vermont State Police are streamlining their recruitment process to become a trooper. A new recruitment initiative announced Wednesday includes a “pop-up” test site in Williston next month. They

New report shows Vermont maintains strong credit rating

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont is boasting a good credit score again this year but it’s still below the perfect score received five years ago. The state’s double-A rating was reaffirmed this week as the second-best state

WATCH LIVE: WCAXtra Special Report

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Tune in to our live stream featuring Sophia Thomas. Sophia tells us about a new ‘town manager boot camp’ program at UVM. Meteorologist Peter Kvietkauskas has the latest forecast.

Plattsburgh to host public budget hearing

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – Lake City leaders crunched the numbers and now they want to hear from you. On Wednesday night, Plattsburgh Mayor Chris Rosenquest will hear public comments on his proposed 2025 budget. That meeting kicks