Vt. man charged with making terroristic threats at a Minnesota college back in court
NORTHFIELD, Minn. (WCAX) – A U-32 graduate was in a Minnesota courtroom today trying to get rid of felony charges after being accused of planning a mass casualty event. Vermont’s Waylon Kurts is attempting to clear his
Local hospitals hosting lung cancer screening events this month
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and the UVM Cancer Center is among hospitals in our area holding screening events. Experts say lung cancer kills more Vermonters each year than breast, colon, and
Crews battle Brattleboro wildfire
WEST BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) – Crews in Brattleboro are fighting a three-alarm wildfire. Fire officials on Friday said the fire is burning about eight acres in a wooded area near Melchen Road in West Brattleboro. A burn
Burlington Police investigating random attempted sexual assault
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Authorities are searching for a suspect they say tackled a woman in Burlington and tried to rip off her clothes last Saturday. Burlington Police say an unknown man ran out from behind a
New Hampshire’s Maggie Goodlander prepares to go to Congress
CONCORD, N.H. (WCAX) – While Democrats continue to say there is a slim chance for them to regain control of the U.S. House, it appears that the GOP is better positioned to keep their majority in the
Vt. voters have spoken. How will lawmakers tackle rising costs?
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont lawmakers from all parties are trying to chart a path forward following Tuesday’s election upheaval. Voters ousted the democratic supermajority at the Statehouse, spurred by concerns over affordability. But the question remains
Vermont voters set new turnout record
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermonters set a new record for voter turnout in Tuesday’s presidential election. Election officials are still finalizing the numbers but they say over 372,000 Vermonters cast ballots on Tuesday. Compare that to 2020
Sudden closure of child care center spurs questions
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – The abrupt closure of a local child care provider has left a number of families in the lurch and raised questions about possible fraud. Little Saplings two locations in Colchester and Morrisville are
Final curtain call for Burlington’s Roxy Cinema
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – After two decades of delighting audiences, Burlington’s Merrill’s Roxy Cinema has closed its doors. Signs for upcoming blockbusters like “Gladiator II” may still line the walls of the Roxy, but the theater, which
20th Annual Milton Art Festival returns Saturday
MILTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Folks can get a head start on their holiday shopping at the 20th Annual Milton Arts Festival on Saturday. Some of the artists who founded the festival two decades ago will show off