Messy mix: Tough travel and power outages possible this weekend
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A messy mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain will impact the area this weekend. Saturday is a First Alert Weather Day due to the potential for slick roads and power outages.
Vermont to lose $7.5M in federally-funded health programs
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Federal funding uncertainty is leaving Vermont’s pandemic-era health programs in limbo. The Trump administration recently announced a pullback of more than $11 billion in COVID-related funding nationwide. Vermont was slated to get roughly
Newsmaker Interview: Bernie Sanders
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has been back in the national headlines in recent weeks, drawing record crowds as part of his “Fighting Oligarchy” rallies. Sanders hit the road with New York Congresswoman Alexandria
Burlington Police cancel awards ceremony following chief’s departure
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Burlington Police Department’s awards ceremony planned for Monday is now on hold. It was to be held at the Courtyard Marriott to recognize officers for heroism, bravery, and life-saving actions. The winners
Whaleback chairlift malfunction puts a dent in season
ENFIELD, N.H. (WCAX) – The nonprofit that runs the Whaleback Mountain ski area in the Upper Valley is putting out a call to the public to help keep the lights on. Skiing was cut short at the
Should Vermont drop annual car inspections?
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Getting your car inspected annually is required under Vermont law, but a new study in New Hampshire raises the question if it’s really necessary. Some argue the process is too costly while
Bobsled officials rave about Cortina track, a good sign for 2026 Olympics being held there
Italy appears to be one big step closer to having the sliding events at next year’s Milan-Cortina Olympics on its own track after all. The International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation said Friday that it has declared this
Gov. Scott extends hotel vouchers for families with children, medically vulnerable
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Governor Phil Scott on Friday issued an executive order to extend the state’s hotel voucher program through June for select individuals. The governor’s order will cover families with children and medically vulnerable
Snowy skies expected to block viewing of partial solar eclipse
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Another eclipse is headed for our skies on Saturday, but snowy weather will likely prevent optimal viewing. The region will experience a partial solar eclipse — when the Moon comes between the Sun
New York tech-ed students prep for NYSID competition
MINEVILLE, N.Y. (WCAX) – It’s the final sprint for college and high school students participating in the New York State Industries for the Disabled competition next month, an effort to help young New Yorkers secure job opportunities.