Bristol shooting incident now a death investigation
BRISTOL, Vt. (WCAX) – What police originally said was an accidental shooting is now being called a death investigation. Police in Bristol said they got a call at about 1 a.m. on Wednesday that a person had
Recent snow has drivers scrambling for winter tires
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – As the snow starts to fly, people are scrambling to get winter tires on their cars. Shops say the busy season is just beginning. “Yeah, first time getting winter tires. Haven’t driven
Hardwick getting nearly $4M in federal funding for flood recovery
HARDWICK, Vt. (WCAX) – Close to $4 million in federal funding is on the way to Hardwick for flood recovery. Monday, FEMA announced more than $3.9 million to reimburse the town for infrastructure damage caused by flooding
Gov. Scott cuts his own Christmas tree at Vermont farm
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont’s governor helped usher in the holiday season on Monday by cutting down a Christmas tree of his own. Gov. Phil Scott joined Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts at the Whitcomb Family Tree
NH attorney general warns residents of blackmail scam
CONCORD, N.H. (WCAX) – Authorities in New Hampshire are warning residents to beware of an email blackmail scam. The attorney general’s office says they have gotten reports from several residents about emails that threaten to expose embarrassing
WATCH LIVE: WCAXtra Special Report
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Tune in to our live stream featuring a special report. Meteorologist Peter Kvietkauskas has the latest forecast.
Holiday and tax season scams to look out for
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Cyber Monday will come and go, but the IRS wants you to stay safe when you swipe for gifts all week long. Monday kicks off the start of National Tax Security Awareness Week.
Community nurse joins Hartford Fire Department
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A nurse is clocking in at the Hartford Fire Department starting Monday. The new community nurse position aims at improving the health and wellbeing of Upper Valley residents. The nurse focuses on health
String of car thefts prompts police warning
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – South Burlington police issued a warning after a string of car break-ins over the weekend. Friday night into Saturday, valuables and personal information were stolen from multiple parked cars. Many of the cars
Vermont hospital hones in on postpartum support
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Staff at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital are going the extra mile for infant-parent health. From the first trimester to the first feed, NVRH lactation consultant Carol Moore-Whitney and her coworkers are along for