Teens fighting New Hampshire’s ban on transgender girls in sports target Trump’s order next
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Two students challenging New Hampshire’s ban on transgender athletes on girls sports teams will also fight President Donald Trump’s executive order, “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” after a judge approved their request Wednesday. It’s believed to
Joann Fabrics closing 500 stores including locations in Vt., NH, NY
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Joann Fabrics is closing hundreds of stores across the nation, leaving just 300 open nationwide. The 500 closures include stores in Vermont, New Hampshire and New York. The company said the store closures
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
Trial to begin for Vt. man accused of shooting neighbor in driveway dispute
ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) – A trial is set to get underway Wednesday for a Montgomery man accused of shooting his neighbor during a 2023 driveway dispute. Police say Robert Morrell, 77, allegedly shot his neighbor Kevin