Final COVID-19 origin report released

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The jury is in on the cause of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s thanks to a 520-page report by the House subcommittee. The report concluded the coronavirus “most likely emerged from a laboratory in

N.H. state leaders consider youth mental health contract

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – In New Hampshire, the governor’s council will consider a long-term solution for youth mental health care. Governor Chris Sununu says the state purchased Hampstead Hospital in 2022 to bolster mental health care services

Vermont Fish & Wildlife offers holiday gift certificates

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Department of Fish and Wildlife is offering the perfect gift for the hunter who has everything – except for next year’s license. Vermont Fish and Wildlife says this holiday season, you can

Secretary of State to audit election results

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Secretary of State Sarah Copeland-Hanzas will audit the general election results on Tuesday. Seven randomly selected towns will be included in this year’s audit. Those are Bennington, Burke, Canaan, Dorset, Pawlet, Vergennes, and

Scammers take advantage of Giving Tuesday, experts warn

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Giving Tuesday is a day for charitable giving, but not every organization that looks like a charity deserves your donation. New York’s consumer protection division says charity scams get more common this time

Vermont endures record fall wildfire damage

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Long-awaited snow on the ground cools down an abnormally smokey season in the green mountains. The drop in temperature typically means a drop in fire risk. But this fall, foliage wasn’t the only