UVM announces commencement lineup

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The University of Vermont has announced this year’s commencement speaker. Born and raised in Bennington, James Betts graduated from UVM in 1969. He’s held roles as a pediatric surgeon, former Olympic team physician,

Pets with Potential: Meet Wendell, Ollie, and Muffin

ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – This week’s Pets with Potential come from the Kingdom Animal Shelter in St. Johnsbury. Wendell is a seven-year-old cat who shelter staff describe as cheerful, bright, and affectionate. He likes to sit

Should Vermont prisons sever ties with the feds?

ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) – Should Vermont prisons sever ties with federal immigration authorities? State lawmakers and Governor Phil Scott are grappling with how — if at all — to respond following recent detentions in Vermont prisons.

Wake Robin Super Seniors gear up for the main event

SHELBURNE, Vt. (WCAX) – When you’ve been around for a while, you collect a lot of stuff. Welcome to Wake Robin, a senior community in Shelburne, where each month the residents clear out their closets for a

Joe’s Pond Ice Out Contest has a winner

DANVILLE, Vt. (WCAX) – According to Joe’s Pond – spring is here! The block fell through the ice at Joe’s Pond at 8:41 p.m. on Thursday. This was the 38th year of the annual Ice Out contest

ECHO launches Rube Goldberg exhibit

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Our Sophia Thomas gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the new creations at ECHO Leahy Center. Sophia spoke to Rube Goldberg expert Zach Umperovitch about how visitors can make their own machine.

N.Y. kicks off tree-planting events ahead of Arbor Day

ALBANY, N.Y. (WCAX) – New York officials want you to plant a tree. The Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging towns, organizations, and individuals to celebrate Arbor Day this year. The state has a goal of planting

Drake drops new video for “Nokia”

Drake preforms at The Joe Louis Arena Detroit^ Michigan- August 16 2016

Drake has dropped the music video for ‘NOKIA’, directed by Theo Skudra and shot entirely on IMAX. The song, produced by Elkan, appears on the Toronto rapper’s collab album “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U” with PARTYNEXTDOOR, and