Montpelier double murder investigation leads to lawsuit
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – WCAX News has learned new details about the lead-up to a double murder in Montpelier. A former employee of Washington County Mental Health Services is suing the organization, claiming she was unfairly fired.
Pets with Potential: Missy, Casper, Sniffles and Scavenger
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. (WCAX) These Pets with Potential are a dog, a cat and two bunnies waiting at Homeward Bound of Addison County for their forever homes. First, meet Missy. She’s an energetic 1-year-old heeler mix. Shelter staffers
Fly fishing festival kicks off in Southern Vermont
ARLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The fourth annual Battenkill Fly Fishing Festival gets underway in Arlington this weekend. The Battenkill River spans parts of Southern Vermont and New York. As many as 500 fly fishers wade out into
No decision yet on Amazon facility in Essex
ESSEX, Vt. (WCAX) – There’s no decision yet on the future of what could be Vermont’s first Amazon distribution facility. Reps from the retail giant told us that approval of their proposal for a new building in
Popular WVMT radio host Kurt Wright to retire
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A familiar voice on the radio in our region is signing off. Kurt Wright, who’s half of the Morning Drive with Kurt and Anthony on WVMT, says after six years, he’s hanging up
North Country’s Wild Center hit by cuts to AmeriCorps program
TUPPER LAKE, N.Y. (WCAX) – New York lost $26 million in AmeriCorps funding when DOGE cuts hit the federal government’s public service arm. A popular natural history center in the Adirondacks was hit by those cuts, which
Rutland students help build hotels for bees
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – Rutland students are teaming up to save bees. With help from the MINT Makerspace, Rutland teens built hotels for bees this week. The concept for housing insects started in the 1950s. The MINT
Vermonters to hit the streets for annual COTS Walk fundraiser
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The annual COTS Walk is back in Burlington on Sunday to raise awareness about homelessness in the community. In its 36th year, the 3.6-mile route visits some of the shelters and facilities that
Stowe welcomes new police chief
STOWE, Vt. (WCAX) – The town of Stowe is about to welcome a new police chief. Brooke O’Steen will take the helm on Monday. She has spent two decades in law enforcement, including with the U.S. Park
Vermont Reggae Fest to return to Burlington
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A long-time music festival will return to Burlington this summer. The Vermont Reggae Fest is coming back for the first time in about 20 years. Founded in 1986, the festival brings music to