Burlington man steals second car right after arraignment for the first theft
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – A Burlington man arrested for stealing a car strikes again on the same day he was released. Colchester police say that at around 6:00 a.m. on April 2nd, a car was reported stolen
Exploring Vermonter's tendency for community engagement in the state's Civic Health Index
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A new report from the Secretary of State’s office called the Civic Health Index measures how engaged Vermonters are in their community and democracy. People here in the Green Mountain State stood out
Vermont students take part in UVM Pitch Challenge
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – High school students from around the globe took part Thursday in the Vermont Pitch Challenge, a chance to win a full-tuition scholarship to the University of Vermont, and all it takes is one
UVM professor honored with highest German tribute
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The German government has awarded its highest tribute to a University of Vermont professor emeritus. Wolfgang Mieder taught German language, literature and folklore at UVM for 50 years. Thursday, Mieder was awarded the
The Mad Hatter of Manchester
MANCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – At his workshop in Manchester, JoHannes Michelsen has worn many hats through the years. He’s been an Army sergeant in combat in Vietnam where he had a close call with an enemy sniper
Upper Valley swift-water rescue teams train for worst-case scenarios
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) – Rivers and lakes in our region can pose a serious danger, especially this time of year, when the water is cold and moving fast. Swift-water rescue teams in the Upper Valley are training
Amazon warehouse opponents aim to comment at DRB meeting
ESSEX, Vt. (WCAX) – More people are pushing back against Amazon’s plans to build a warehouse facility in Vermont. The Essex Development Review Board is meeting Thursday night, and even though the Amazon proposal isn’t on the
Facing 2nd veto, Senate narrowly approves budget adjustment bill with hotel-motel funding
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Senate Thursday approved a controversial mid-year budget adjustment bill that is facing a second veto from the governor over homeless policy differences. The measure — which passed 17 to 13 along
Sackets Harbor becomes ground zero for immigration debate
SACKETS HARBOR, New York (WWNY) – Sackets Harbor residents are bracing themselves for an influx of people set to rally outside of border czar Tom Homan’s house after three students were taken in an immigration sweep last
Lebanon man charged with sexual assault
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) – A New Hampshire man faces charges after police say he engaged in unlawful sexual acts with a 15-year-old. Lebanon Police say Walace Do Carmo Cabral, 24, allegedly knew his victim. They say the