Vt. outdoor recreation leaders push strategic plan

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Leaders in Vermont’s outdoor recreation economy are rolling out a sweeping plan to grow the state’s $4-billion industry and make it more resilient to climate change. Representatives from hiking, biking, skiing, and snowmobiling

Preps underway for annual Rutland Winterfest

RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – Rutland will turn into a winter wonderland this weekend for its annual Winterfest. Come Alive Outside has more than 40 activities planned between this Friday and next Saturday. Wednesday, organizers prepared molds for

Tupper Lake sees 2nd destructive fire in just 24 hours

TUPPER LAKE, N.Y. (WCAX) – A second fire in just 24 hours in a Northern New York town destroyed another building. It happened early Wednesday morning in Tupper Lake. Mayor Mary Fontana says the J.D. Dattola Construction

Quiet today, but more snow on the way

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Our Wednesday is looking rather quiet with a few sunny breaks possible to start the day, followed by increasing clouds into this afternoon and evening. High temperatures will climb back into the teens

Burke to serve as Burlington interim police chief

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A familiar face will return to the Burlington Police Department to serve as interim chief. Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak announced Wednesday that Shawn Burke will fill the role. Burke is currently the chief of

Nonstop flights to Dulles return to Plattsburgh airport

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – Nonstop flights to the Washington D.C. area are returning to the Plattsburgh airport. Contour Airlines plans to shift its current Philadelphia International Airport service to Dulles beginning on May 1. Airport Committee Chair

Craft beer industry braces for aluminum, steel tariffs

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Not only is the cost of construction and cars expected to take a hit from President Trump’s tariffs on aluminum and steel, but the price of your favorite Vermont craft brew. The proposed