Fire damages Williston business
WILLISTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A maintenance building at a Williston business was damaged by fire on Tuesday. Multiple fire crews responded to the Casella Waste Systems building on Avenue B just off Industrial Avenue just before 9
2 hikers rescued on Mount Washington
SARGENTS PURCHASE, N.H. (WCAX) – Two women are recovering after they were caught in whiteout conditions on Mount Washington over the weekend. Kathryn McKee, 51, and Beata Lelacheur, 54, both of Massachusetts were hiking on the Jewell
Lebanon Police arrest suspect following BB gun incident
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) – Lebanon Police say a man faces disorderly conduct charges following an incident Tuesday morning. Multiple officers were called to a business complex on Mechanic Street a little before 10 a.m. after reports of
Crews battle apartment fire in Underhill
UNDERHILL, Vt. (WCAX) – A home in Underhill caught fire on Tuesday morning. Crews battled the blaze near Park Street and River Road. The Underhill Fire Department said it started in an apartment above a garage, but
802 News Podcast: Patrick Leahy
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Former Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy is outraged by Donald Trump — his pardoning of the January 6 rioters at the Capitol, and by most of his recommended cabinet appointees. In a wide-ranging interview
$15.8M headed to NY dairy farmers to protect water quality, reduce climate impacts
ALBANY, N.Y. (WCAX) – The New York dairy industry is getting cash to protect water in our region. Gov. Kathy Hochul says $15.8 million in funding is headed to 22 Empire State farms and organizations to help
Neighbors in dispute: After Trump declares a trade war, Canadians grapple with a sense of betrayal
TORONTO (AP) — As Canadians absorb U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and his threats to make Canada the 51st state, one thing has become abundantly clear: One of the world’s most durable and amicable alliances —
New housing report outlines possible future of abandoned Vt. properties
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Rundown and vacant properties could be on the path to new life. The Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development has announced the results of a study that determines the feasibility of creating
Court restores protections for endangered whale species to prevent entanglement in fishing gear
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Commercial fishermen who hoped for a loosening of fishing regulations during President Donald Trump’s administration faced a setback when a federal appeals court reinstated rules meant to protect a dwindling whale species from
WCAXtra Special Report
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Tune in to our live stream featuring a special report. Calvin outlines the latest steps from lawmakers to cut education costs. Peter has the latest forecast.