Gas leak shuts off service to Burlington homes and businesses
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A gas leak Friday cut services for about 250 homes and businesses in downtown Burlington. The fire department says it happened after construction crews damaged the gas line while working on the Main
Montpelier navigates multi-million State St. construction
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A massive infrastructure project has been underway in Montpelier this spring. The critical project is the latest hurdle for Capital City businesses still trying to bounce back from the pandemic and devastating floods.
Suspension bridge repairs prompt Long Trail detour
SHREWSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – There’s a big detour for hikers this spring as crews repair a cable on a suspension bridge along a section of the Long and Appalachian Trails in Shrewsbury. The 1970s-era Bob Brugmann Suspension
Saranac Lake museum expansion hit by loss of federal grant
SARANAC LAKE, Vt. (WCAX) – A Saranac Lake Museum is one of many across the country to lose grant funding as part of the Trump administration cuts. It comes as the Trudeau Building is in the final
Saturday tour celebrates Vermont’s indie book stores
WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – If you hit the road this weekend, you can take a page-turning trip around the state as part of Independent Book Store Day. “When I’m in a town, I always go in the
What it takes to Build Your Future in the food service industry
WINOOSKI, Vt. (WCAX) – Sharpen your knives and tighten your apron. John McMahon got a taste of what it takes to keep the cooks, waitstaff, and hungry customers happy in this week’s Build Your Future. Sharpen your
Police investigating Barre shooting
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) – A shooting investigation is underway in Barre. Vermont State Police investigators are at a home on 879 North Main Street, where they say one person was shot. Barre Police say it happened Thursday
Proposed GOP budget would ax Head Start, Hassan says
CLAREMONT, N.H. (WCAX) – Several thousand preschoolers in New Hampshire and Vermont could be affected by proposed cuts to the federal Head Start Program. New Hampshire Senator Maggie Hassan says a draft budget from the Trump administration
Fallen Chittenden firefighter receives national honors this weekend
EMMITSBURG, Md. (WCAX) – A Vermont firefighter who died in the line of duty is receiving national honors. Chittenden Fire Department Captain Charlie Parker suffered a fatal heart attack last July after responding to a barn fire.
Horror fans get to join in the fun at sci-fi gathering this weekend
ESSEX JCT., Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Expo is back at the Champlain Valley Expo. It’s the sixth year for the event, but the “horror” part is new. Organizers say they wanted to