Community weighs in on upcoming Burlington-Winooski bridge project
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Changes are coming to a busy intersection between Burlington and Winooski. “I go over this bridge probably just about as much as anyone who uses it… I’m pretty excited about this project,” said
Massachusetts man arrested after threatening two people with a gun
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – A Massachusetts man is facing multiple charges after police say he threatened people with a gun outside a Colchester convenience store. Police say at around 3:00 a.m. Wednesday morning, a Maplefields clerk reported
Progress made on Whitehall water system but state of emergency still in effect
WHITEHALL, N.Y. (WCAX) – Most residents of one North Country community now have water coming from their taps after several days without it, but it’s still not safe to drink. A state of emergency remains in effect
Vt. man accused of slaying wife testifies: ‘I wouldn’t describe her as gentle’
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Was it self-defense or a calculated murder? That’s what the jury will now decide after hearing accused killer Joseph Ferlazzo testify in his own defense on Wednesday. Defense attorneys called Joseph Ferlazzo to
Report outlines options for expanding pre-K for Vermont children
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Should Vermont’s public education system offer universal pre-kindergarten to four-year-olds? The sweeping child care bill in 2022 created a group to investigate bringing some 9,000 four-year-olds into the public school system — the
Vermont organization creates unique way to garden year-round
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Plants are growing in the cold thanks to innovative technology after one local organization created a new way of year-round sustainable farming. How can food grow inside a shipping container? “Food is a
UVM faculty union ratifies new contract
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The University of Vermont’s faculty union has ratified its contract. United Academics’ full-time bargaining unit concluded its negotiations with the school late last month. The newly ratified contract guarantees annual salary bumps and
New businesses to move into Williston shopping corridor
WILLISTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Parking lots are full and stores are bustling ahead of the holidays in Williston’s shopping corridor. It comes despite a retail landscape dominated by the online marketplace. Even with products one click away,
24 sworn in as US citizens at Burlington naturalization ceremony
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Twenty-four Vermonters officially became citizens of the United States Wednesday at a Burlington naturalization ceremony. There was music, flags, and patriotism for the two dozen people from 16 countries who took the oath
Mayor announces pick to create Burlington overdose prevention center
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington’s mayor has picked a special assistant to help set up an overdose prevention center in the city. Theresa Vezina tells us the site will save lives and connect people to services. It’s