Gov. Scott to hold public hearing on new ‘budget adjustment’ proposal
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – State leaders want to hear from you on a multi-million dollar plan to shore up the state budget. Governor Phil Scott’s administration unveiled their ‘budget adjustment’ proposal this week, allowing them to make
Police investigate ongoing incident in Essex
ESSEX, Vt. (WCAX) – The area of River Road from the Sand Hill Road intersection to the North Williston Road Intersection in Essex Town was closed Tuesday night due to an ongoing incident. Video we obtained from
NASA expert discusses global temperature outlook
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Earth recorded its hottest year ever in 2024, with such a big jump that the planet temporarily passed a major climate threshold. Scientists say if Earth stays above the threshold long-term, it will
Burlington residents to face major bond votes, property tax hike
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – As the affordability crisis continues, Burlington residents are facing numerous impacts to their wallets on Town Meeting Day and in next year’s budget. Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak’s administration has released its first look
Kicking off the Great Vermont Coat Drive
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – With temperatures falling, Vermont Federal Credit Union and WCAX are once again teaming up for the Great Vermont Coat Drive. The drive runs from January 14 through Valentine’s Day, February 14. All coats
Brandon seeks to replace vehicles with online auction
BRANDON, Vt. (WCAX) – The town of Brandon is turning to an online auction to help replace some of its older vehicles. The sale of two old police cruisers and two highway department trucks has fetched over
Fairlee to take over management of Lake Morey Skate Trail
FAIRLEE, Vt. (WCAX) – An Upper Valley winter destination opens on Wednesday with a change in management. The Skate Trail is a 3.5-mile loop around Lake Morey, one of the longest trails of its kind in North
Rutland County Humane Society set to relocate shelter to Brandon
BRANDON, Vt. (WCAX) – After months of searching, the Rutland County Humane Society says they’ve secured an agreement to acquire part of the former Brandon Training School. Officials say they plan to refurbish the historic building off
Goodlander to serve on House Armed Services, Small Business Committees
WASHINGTON (WCAX) – Incoming New Hampshire Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander has been tapped to serve on the House Armed Services and Small Business Committees. Goodlander was elected in November to take the place of outgoing Rep. Annie Kuster,
Quebec reports 1st rabid raccoon in a decade
SAINT-ARMAND, Quebec (WCAX) – A dead raccoon found in Quebec near the Vermont border has tested positive for rabies, the first report in the province in a decade. The CBC reports that the raccoon was found on