Northern New York man killed in logging accident
FORT ANN, N.Y. (WCAX) – Police are investigating a deadly logging accident in the North Country. It happened on Tuesday near State Route 149 in Fort Ann. New York troopers say Leslie Saltsman, 76, of Fort Ann,
As Vt. towns recover from flooding, Trump launches FEMA changes
WASHINGTON (WCAX) – As numerous Vermont communities continue to face the economic impacts of catastrophic flooding over the past two years, the Trump administration has begun plans to change how FEMA operates. President Trump on Tuesday signed
Under pressure from Trump, Columbia plans its next move with other colleges watching closely
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronted with huge cuts to its funding, Columbia University’s leaders face a grim decision: They can yield to the Trump administration’s demands over alleged antisemitism — ceding extraordinary control to the federal government — or they
802 News: Vermont v. Trump
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark has joined multiple suits against the Trump administration since the inauguration — roughly one a week. In the latest edition of 802 News, Clark spoke with Mark Johnson
Shaheen visiting Grafton, Coos County businesses
LITTLETON, Vt. (WCAX) – New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen is touring parts of Grafton and Coos Counties Wednesday to discuss federal funding that has helped Granite State businesses. Shaheen will tour DCI Furniture in Lisbon to look
WATCH LIVE: WCAXtra Special Report
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Tune in to our 9:15 livestream featuring a special report. Dom tells us about changes coming to Green Mountain Transit and what that could mean for local riders. Peter has the latest forecast.
UVM community invited to meet president finalist
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – University of Vermont students and staff have a chance to get to know their potential new president. We told you earlier this week that Merlene Tromp is the only finalist selected to lead
Vermonters asked to report ice thawing
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – State officals want you to let them know when Vermont lakes and ponds lose their ice. Tracking “ice out” dates helps scientists with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation decide when to start
Joe’s Pond Ice Out competition kicks off
DANVILLE, Vt. (WCAX) – Get your bets in! The Ice Out clock starts ticking on Wednesday on Joe’s Pond. The block goes out onto the ice on Wednesday morning. The annual tradition lets people guess when the
New AI tool tests drinking water quality
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A new AI tool could make your drinking water safer. Within Lake Champlain and surrounding waterbodies are water sensors that measure water quality. Now, new tech out of the University of Vermont could