Gov. Hochul proposes school cell phone ban
NEW YORK, Vt. (WCAX) – Cellphones at schools in new York could be a thing of the past as governor Kathy Hochul prepares a proposal to lawmakers. Northern Adirondack Central School is no stranger to a cell
Student community news service expanding
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – UVM’s Center for Community News continues to expand while teaching students to be journalists. The program began nearly three years ago to encourage students to become journalists. The students get to go into
State awards village center designation to historic Essex Center
ESSEX CENTER, Vt. (WCAX) – The state has awarded a village center designation to the Town of Essex’s historic Essex Center. The boundaries of this village center encompass everything between Route 15, Towers Road and Browns River
Vermont Broadcast Assoc. Radio Group gets new ownership
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Broadcast Associates Radio Group is seeing some new ownership. Bruce James, owner of VBA, is selling his seven radio stations in the Northeast Kingdom and parts of New Hampshire. Senator Russell Ingalls
Pond Hockey tournament wraps up Sunday in Colchester
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – Pucks are flying as Vermont’s Lake Champlain Pond Hockey Classic returns this year after a cancellation back in 2024. “This is beautiful, the whole lake is frozen. Have some fun, and play some
YCQM FEB. 9, 2025
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Game day! What’s on your Superbowl party menu? Some fan favorites will cost you more money. Which ones — and how you can spread your spread a bit more. Also, politics at the
Fire in a room at Burke Mountain Hotel causes evacuation
BURKE, Vt. (WCAX) – Fire officials have released the cause of a fire which lead to an evacuation at Burke Mountain Hotel. The East Burke Fire Department says the fire started around 7-pm Saturday night. West Burke
Four arrested for internet crimes against children
PLATTSBURGH, NY. (WCAX) – Four people have been arrested after a two day – multi-agency operation was conducted in Plattsburgh last week. On February 6 and 7, a multi-agency operation focused on Internet Crimes Against Children was
Teacher says cell phone ban is ‘transformative’
ELLENBURG CENTER, N.Y. (WCAX) – Cell phones at schools in New York could be a thing of the past as Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a school cell phone ban to state lawmakers. Northern Adirondack Central School
Sewer work in Colchester could delay your commute
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – Starting this week, those driving through Colchester can expect some delays on their commute. A part of West Lakeshore Drive will be down to one lane beginning on Thursday. The construction is happening