Stefanik meets with Welch ahead of UN post confirmation
WASHINGTON (WCAX) – Outgoing New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik says she met with Vermont Senator Peter Welch to discuss national security. Today I sat down with my former House colleague and Vermont Senator @SenPeterWelch to discuss his
Mount Van Hoevenberg to serve as 2026 backup Olympic venue
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The International Olympic Committee is moving forward with plans to make Mount Van Hoevenberg a backup sliding venue for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Olympic Regional Development Authority officials in Lake Placid say the
802 News: How to fix and fund Vermont K-12 education
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Outrage over double-digit property tax increases and a record number of school budget defeats this spring prompted the Legislature to agree to examine the state’s education system and how it’s financed. Lawmakers earlier
Vt. cannabis company claims state regulations violate free speech, harming sales
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont cannabis company is suing the state over what they claim are free speech violations. Flora Cannabis in Middlebury on Wednesday announced the legal action against the Vermont Cannabis Control Board. They
NH authorities launch ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign
CONCORD, N.H. (WCAX) – You may want to think twice when getting behind the wheel after your next holiday party. The New Hampshire Office of Highway Safety on Wednesday kicked off its “Drive Sober or Get Pulled
Vermont treasurer reports influx of new residents in 2023
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont saw an influx of out-of-state residents moving to the Green Mountains last year. The Vermont Treasurer’s Office says the state had a net gain of 7,500 residents moving to the state, more
New Hampshire AG sends warning letter to phone companies over robocalls
CONCORD, N.H. (WCAX) – New Hampshire’s attorney general is warning four phone companies they are violating state and federal laws by transmitting robocalls. Attorney General Formella, a member of the 51-attorney general Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force,
Utility work underway at South Burlington I-89 N Exit
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – There is a traffic alert for drivers at the busy South Burlington I-89 northbound exit over the next several weeks. Officials say utility work is taking place at Exit 14E until January
US Biathlon officials ignored sexual harassment and abuse of female racers for decades, athletes say
Sexual abuse and harassment by coaches and others who held positions of power over women on the U.S. Biathlon team have been dismissed, ignored or excused over decades by officials more concerned with winning medals than holding
Woodstock voters say yes to water infrastructure upgrades
WOODSTOCK, Vt. (WCAX) – Residents in Woodstock voted overwhelmingly to move forward with a major revamp of the town’s aging water infrastructure. After recently approving the acquisition of the Woodstock Aqueduct Company, residents have now voted to