Essex County courthouse gets approved for renovations
GUILDHALL, Vt. (WCAX) – A 170-year-old courthouse is on its way to a full makeover. Officials say the Essex County courthouse is in desperate need of repairs. The court’s assistant judges have submitted a zoning permit application
Wildlife Watch: The secret tunnels of burrowing animals
BOLTON, Vt. (WCAX) – There may be a layer of snow and ice on the ground, but under that blanket, voles, mice, and other critters are tunneling in their own secret world. In this week’s Wildlife Watch,
Vt. filmmaker talks about new comedy-horror creation
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont filmmaker has come out with a new comedy-horror movie that is now streaming and coming to local theaters soon. “The Yorkie Werewolf” is the work of director Michael DiBiasio-Ornelas. He says
Schools around US weigh responses to possible immigration raids
Schools around the country are reviewing what to do if immigration agents come knocking as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office after campaigning on a pledge to deport millions of people. In several large cities, school systems are speaking
In the land of craft beer, non-alcoholic sales are making a dent
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – It’s “Dry January,” when some folks choose to abstain from alcohol to kick off the new year. But for some Vermonters, cutting back on alcohol year-round is forcing the booze business to make
Tips for keeping financial New Year’s resolutions
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – As Vermonters gear up for 2025, financial wellness is a top priority for many. That could include efforts to save more, pay down debt, and spend less. But with property taxes and other
Vt. man with lengthy rap sheet admits he needs help
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Burlington repeat offender who police say has had over 1,800 brushes with the law, was back in court Tuesday to face his latest charges. While some say Michael Reynolds is a menace
Vt. sheriff’s department crossing county lines for policing contracts
STRAFFORD, Vt. (WCAX) – Another policing contract in Orange County has been award to the sheriff’s department in neighboring Windsor County. The Windsor County sheriff says his department is making progress when it comes to reforming rural
Vt. legislative leaders outline agenda
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont lawmakers return to the Statehouse Wednesday for the start of a new legislative biennium, but they will be tackling some all too familiar issues. State lawmakers are poised to try to address
Channel 3′s Michael Dugan named Vt. Sportscaster of the Year
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Top honors for a member of the WCAX family. Sportscaster Michael Dugan has been named Vermont Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. Dugan joined the WCAX team as a