Cochran’s Ski Area starts their season with a new ski lift
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – There was anticipation in the frosty air of Richmond, and one special skier is living out a lifelong dream. “I’m so excited to have the rope tow first run and I was going
Local mental health facilities to qualify as federal community-based health centers
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – All your mental health needs, all in one place. That’s what the Department of Health is promising as four facilities will soon qualify as federally certified community-based integrated health centers. Health care and
Police searching for missing Vermont woman
WESTMORE, Vt. (WCAX) – Police are searching for a missing Vermont woman who is overdue from a hike. Vermont troopers say Sue Mi Ko, 51, of Craftsbury, was reported missing Thursday evening when she did not arrive
Man sentenced for smuggling people into Vermont from Canada
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – A New York man originally from Mexico was sentenced on Thursday for smuggling nearly 100 migrants over the Canada border into Vermont. Court records say Luis Fernando Barragan-Palacios, 29, of Queens, New York,
Finding help for those who struggle in winter weather
ENOSBURGH, Vt. (WCAX) – While a week full of fluffy snowfall is fun for skiers and snowboarders, the fresh snow can cause issues for others who struggle to get around in the winter weather. Walking in a
Expert discusses future of gaming industry amid changes
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – What’s causing big changes to the gaming industry? Recently, the industry has seen massive layoffs, declining sales and a post-pandemic slump causing ripple effects in the overall landscape. Experts in the gaming program
Scott’s plan to cut school spending worries some educators
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont educators are leery of plans from Gov. Phil Scott to control costs in Vermont’s education system. In Thursday’s inaugural address, Scott pitched sweeping plans to rein in spending which has led to
Stuck in Vermont: A Good Yarn
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) – Fiber lovers are celebrating a new sweater pattern. It’s called the Lindal sweater and it was designed by Rochester artist Ona Wöldten using yarn manufactured in Vermont. For this “Stuck in
Burlington taxpayers will not see rate increase to fix budget gap
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington’s mayor says the city will not ask voters for a tax rate increase to fix the city’s budget woes. The first fiscal year 2026 budget projections identify a gap of around $5
Burlington mayor details executive order on press releases
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington’s mayor answered questions on Friday about her executive order that requires all police department press releases to be approved by her office before being shared with the public. In no uncertain terms,