Elderly Vermont man missing after attempted trip to Maine
MAIDSTONE, Vt. (WCAX) — Police in Essex County want you to look for a missing elderly person. They say 85-year-old Robert Lancraft of Maidstone was traveling to visit family in Shapleigh, Maine, and never arrived. He is
Private fireworks display at Burlington Waterfront canceled
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Burlington fire marshal says a private fireworks display that was set to go off at the Waterfront Wednesday night has been canceled. The display was scheduled for 8:30 p.m. as part of
Homeless advocates say state shelter policy will lead to more deaths
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Advocates for the homeless were among those Wednesday reacting to the death of two people found dead in a tent last week in Wolcott. They’re also taking aim at the state’s decision to
Acts of the Apostles: In Barre, a church for the addicted seeks to save souls
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A new church in Barre aims at more than just offering up prayers, it hopes to save the lives of those struggling with substance abuse. At least 56 residents of Barre have died
Canada Post strike halts mail headed over the border
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – Mail headed to Canada from the U.S. is on ice as Canadian postal service workers strike. Now, a holiday crisis is brewing in the North Country as some people are unable to send
Driver clips Clinton Country sheriff’s cruiser in Plattsburgh
PLATTSBURGH, Vt. (WCAX) – A driver clipped a Clinton County sheriff deputies’ cruiser Wednesday afternoon in Plattsburgh. It happened around 1 p.m. at the intersection of Boynton Avenue and Oak Street. The sheriff’s office says their deputy
UVM researchers discover ancient fish-trapping facility in Belize
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A team of archaeologists from the University of Vermont is among researchers who have discovered an ancient fish-trapping facility in the Central American country of Belize. The network of canals, thought to have
Fire crews battling blaze in Swanton
SWANTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Fire crews are battling a blaze at a home in Swanton late Wednesday afternoon. The fire is located on Lakewood Drive and sources tell WCAX one person is missing inside. State police investigators
Annual audit confirms Vermont vote totals in selected towns
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermonters’ votes were counted correctly in last month’s election, according to an independent audit conducted on Tuesday. An independent audit of seven randomly selected towns is required by law. This year, Boston-based Clear
Santa touches down for annual visit to UVM Children’s Hospital
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Children at the UVM Medical Center got a very special surprise from out of the sky Wednesday. Patients and staff rushed to the windows to watch Santa Claus descend from the sky —