Woman accidentally run over by husband at Plattsburgh car wash
PLATTSBURGH, Vt. (WCAX) – A woman was sent to the hospital after she was run over at a car wash by her husband. Plattsburgh police tell us the older couple arrived at the gate of the Plattsburgh
Thousands of Vermonters call in to telephone town hall hosted by Vt.congressional delegation
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Since the second inauguration of President Donald Trump, many in the nation have been left with concerns and confusion as the president issued a flurry of divisive executive orders. That includes Vermont’s congressional
Vt. lawmakers consider bill to bring tax breaks to veterans
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A new push at the statehouse to give tax breaks for Vermont veterans. For years, a $3 million proposal to exempt military retirement pay from taxes has languished. With the new balance of
Dramatic rescue saves horse from icy pond in New York
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) – A horse that fell through the ice of an upstate New York pond was saved by rescuers who pulled together to free the animal from the frigid water. Body-camera footage from responding
Longtime Montpelier child care program searches for new space
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Dozens of families in Central Vermont may have to find new options for child care after their current provider has to leave their current location. Turtle Island Children’s Center was founded back in
Proposal suggests longer hunting seasons in Vermont
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A new proposal could extend hunting season in Vermont. It focuses on turkey, moose and deer hunting seasons. The state says hunters are not killing enough deer, so they propose extending the season
Ways and Means: Many elected officials in Vermont hold 2 offices. Here’s why.
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Roughly one in six people serving in Vermont’s state legislature also hold local elected office. The surprisingly large number of people in dual roles reflects not just electoral victories but also the common
Burlington mayor makes pitch for pricey bond measures
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington’s mayor is making her final pitch to residents on several big bond measures ahead of Town Meeting Day. Next Tuesday, voters will decide on nearly $200 million in bonds for the city’s
NASA to launch 2 missions on same rocket
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Two missions, one launch, and one shared goal — understanding the big picture. NASA on Friday hopes to launch two separate missions on the same rocket. SPHEREx — short for Spectro-Photometer for the
Democrats downplay Scott education reform plan
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Democratic leaders on Wednesday gave a cool response to Governor Phil Scott’s plans to overhaul the state’s education system in the next few years. The governor’s 176-page plan released on Tuesday aims