Phase 1 of Colchester sewer project complete
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – Phase 1 of Colchester’s sewer project is now complete. Town officials say the goal is to improve the water quality in Malletts Bay by installing a new sewer pump station on West Lakeshore
Burlington to test parking ban lights
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A heads-up for Burlington residents and commuters– the city will test its parking ban lights on Wednesday. So, if you see flashing lights throughout the city on Wednesday, don’t worry; there is no
Casella underwrites creation of new UVM research center
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Casella is underwriting the startup costs for a new University of Vermont research center. The Rutland-based waste management company has committed $1.5 million for the Casella Center for Circular Economy and Sustainability at
Hochul order bans state hiring of wildcat strike workers
ALBANY, N.Y. (WCAX) – A new executive order from New York Gov. Kathy Hochul bans state agencies from hiring those who took part in wildcat strikes. It’s part of Hochul’s plan to put the state on a
Hochul seeks to grow New York’s maple industry
ALBANY, N.Y. (WCAX) – As sugaring season gets underway, New York officials are celebrating the state’s thriving maple industry. The Empire State is the second largest domestic maple producer after Vermont, producing upwards of 846,000 gallons of
Shaheen seeks to tackle the flow of fentanyl into the US from China and Mexico
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a rare bipartisan move, two senators have introduced legislation in the latest attempt to fight the flow of fentanyl and its precursors into the United States from China, Mexico, and through other borders
WATCH LIVE: WCAXtra Special Report
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Ike tells us about Crossett Brook’s reopening after an ice jam caused flooding in the school. Peter has the latest forecast.
Public comment open for hunting season proposals
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – On Tuesday and Thursday, state leaders will share the status of migratory game birds and proposed hunting seasons for this year. This is relevant for most of Vermont and the Lake Champlain zone
Anti-bullying rally kicks off in Montpelier
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Efforts are taking shape to protect Vermont’s kids from bullying. Parents and anti-bullying advocates gather on Tuesday at the state house to make their message heard. Organizers say there is a crisis of
Secretary of State launches Civic Learning Week
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont’s Secretary of State wants to make sure you know your rights. It’s a time to make sure everyone understands their rights outlined in the 1st Amendment – freedom of religion, speech, press,