Sixth person arrested in connection with St. Johnsbury police captain shooting
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – A sixth person has been arrested for allegedly helping Scott Mason, the man who shot St. Johnsbury’s police captain, escape. Vermont State Police say 45-year-old Tracie Largy of St. Johnsbury was arrested
Fishing derby helping HS senior earn diploma
WINDSOR, Vt. (WCAX) – Ice fishing is a winter sport for those who love the outdoors all year round. In the town of Windsor, it’s also the opportunity for a high school senior to earn his diploma.
Protesters gather for Burlington anti-Trump rally
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – As some Vermonters celebrated the inauguration, more than 100 others protested in Burlington’s City Hall Park. Chants rang out in Burlington Monday afternoon as community members protested the rhetoric and policies of the
Vt. Republicans attend inauguration watch party in Milton
MILTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Republicans gathered in Milton Monday to celebrate President Trump’s inauguration. From the outside to indoors, the Eagles Club in Milton was filled with people excited to celebrate the president’s big day. “There’s
Skiers brave frigid day on the slopes
JEFFERSONVILLE, Vt. (WCAX) – The MLK holiday weekend is typically one of the region’s busiest for ski resorts. And despite the bitter cold, skiers and riders were still out in force. Dozens hit the slopes at Smuggler’s
Johnson nonprofit marks MLK holiday with service work
JOHNSON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Johnson nonprofit group on Monday marked the real message behind the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday — service to others. Jenna’s Promise was one of the organizers of a food drive to
US attorney for northern NY marks final day in office
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WCAX) – The outgoing U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York is reflecting on her time as the region’s top prosecutor. Carla Freedman was appointed by President Biden in 2021 as the acting
What a difference four years make for Vt. teacher-turned-mitten maker
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – It was only a short four years ago that a presidential inauguration day put a Vermont teacher on the map. Vermonter Jen Ellis’ hand-sewn mittens worn by Senator Bernie Sanders ignited a social
Vermont lawmakers react to Trump inauguration
WASHINGTON (WCAX) – Vermont’s congressional delegation attended Monday’s presidential inauguration. Senator Peter Welch congratulated President Trump and Vice President Vance. “My job is to do the best I can to help Vermonters, and I’ll continue to do
Border Patrol agent shot in Newport
NEWPORT, Vt. (WCAX) – Interstate 91 is closed between exits 27 in Newport and 26 in Orleans after sources tell WCAX that a Border Patrol Agent was shot. Drivers are being told to find different routes. Our