Record-setting Vermont bakery announces closure
KILLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Killington bakery that recently set the world record for the largest whoopie pie will soon shut its doors for good. Dream Maker Bakers made a whopping 1,100-pound pie for the Rutland Whoopie
Welch co-sponsors bill to fund DNA forensic analysis for cold cases
WASHINGTON (WCAX) – New legislation from Vermont Senator Peter Welch aims to federally fund DNA analysis for solving cold cases. The Democrat, along with Senator John Cornyn, R-Texas, have introduced the Carla Walker Act, named for a
Conservation group says Vermont not on track to meet climate deadlines
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – An environmental group says it is following through on a threat to sue the state of Vermont over missing a legally mandated carbon reduction target under the Global Warming Solutions Act. The first
Cuomo moves to sue former aide who accused him of sexual harassment
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday filed a legal notice that he intends to sue a woman who accused him of sexual harassment. The filing accuses former aide Charlotte Bennett of defaming Cuomo in a
Schumer: Northern Border Regional Commission reauthorized
WASHINGTON (WCAX) – The Northern Border Regional Commission has received reauthorization for five more years. The federal-state partnership, first enacted by Congress in the 2008 Farm Bill, provides millions of dollars in economic and community development assistance
Police searching for missing Vermont man
ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) – Police are searching for a missing Vermont man. Vermont troopers say Troy Pecor Jr., 29, was last seen on Saturday and is believed to be in the Richford-St. Albans area. Police do
Vt. National Guard to escort Santa around the state
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont National Guard will escort Santa on a lighted convoy on Thursday. The fifth annual Operation Santa’s Convoy kicks Thursday afternoon and will make its way across the state. The parade will
Plattsburgh city councilor resigns
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – A Plattsburgh city councilor has resigned. Jacob Avery, who represented Ward 2 in the city, resigned on Wednesday effective immediately. Avery said it was not an easy decision but for family reasons he
State police dive team looking for missing person in Winooski River
WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – Authorities say they are searching for a missing person in the Winooski River in Waterbury. The Vermont State Police say they were contacted by the Essex Police Wednesday afternoon requesting assistance in the
Manchester, NH, named hottest 2024 real estate market in new survey
MANCHESTER, N.H. (WCAX) – Manchester, New Hampshire, is the country’s most popular real estate market of 2024, according to Zillow. Manchester’s average home values jumped 7.3% to $415,000 this year. The city’s suburbs garnered particular attention, including