Dartmouth student breaks Pan-American cycling record

HANOVER, N.H. (WCAX) – A junior at Dartmouth College is not only getting a world-class education, he’s also breaking world records while he is at it. The smile says it all– cycling is where Bond Almand, 21,

Former Vermont sheriff offered plea deal

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A plea agreement is on the table for an embattled former Addison County sheriff. Peter Newton was arrested on sexual assault charges in June 2022. He denied the charges and calls to step

Vt. man pleads not guilty to repeated sexual assaults

CHELSEA, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont man accused of repeated sexual assaults is being held without bail. Police say Jonathan Rau, 40, of White River Junction, sexually assaulted victims who were known to him multiple times. He’s

Pets with Potential: Aries, Bluey and Graham

PITTSFORD, Vt. (WCAX) – This week’s Pets with Potential are two dogs and a cat at the Rutland County Humane Society in Pittsford waiting for their forever homes. Aries is a 3-year-old pup. He loves treats, walks

Lebanon police rescue 3 people from burning building

LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) – Police in Lebanon, New Hampshire, saved three people who were trapped on a rooftop by fire. Police and fire crews on Thursday night responded to a fire at an apartment building on Mechanic

Cold helps New Hampshire Ice Castles open early

NORTH WOODSTOCK, N.H. (WCAX) – It’s been so cold that a popular winter attraction in North Woodstock, New Hampshire, is opening early. The New Hampshire Ice Castles are opening their frosty doors on Friday. This is one

Vt. police ask public for help in search for wanted man

SHAFTSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – Police are asking the public for help finding a Vermont man wanted on multiple charges. Vermont state police say Todd Thompson, 48, of Shaftsbury, faces six felony charges, including aggravated sexual assault, stalking

NY students could get free meals under Hochul plan

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Every student in New York could get free breakfast and lunch at school under a proposal announced Friday by Gov. Kathy Hochul. If approved by state lawmakers, the plan would cover more than

WATCH LIVE: WCAXtra Special Report

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Tune in to our livestream featuring Calvin Cutler. Calvin recaps Governor Scott’s inaugural speech. Dave has the latest forecast.