Authorities urge cold water boating prepardness

WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – While the air temperatures might be inching up, Vermont authorities say most Vermont waterbodies remain dangerously cold. With many people eager to enjoy the warm weather outdoors, the Vermont Department of Public Safety

Shiffrin now part-owner of women’s soccer league team in Denver

DENVER (AP) — Olympic gold medal-winning skier Mikaela Shiffrin has joined the ownership group of the National Women’s Soccer League expansion team in Denver, set to launch next year. Shiffrin, an eight-time world champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist,

Sanders raises alarm on cryptocurrency bill

WASHINGTON (WCAX) – Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is calling attention to a cryptocurrency regulation bill that he says would further enrich the president and endanger the financial system. The so-called Genius Act has had bipartisan support bill

WATCH LIVE: WCAXtra Special Report

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Tune in to our 9:15 livestream featuring a report from Cam Smith. Cam explains Montpelier’s new plan for community emergencies. Peter has the latest forecast.

Amber Alert testing to take place

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Amber Alert is running tests on Wednesday, and you could get a notification about it. Between 2 and 3 this afternoon, Vermont’s Department of Public Safety will test components of its system.

Arson Awareness Week kicks off

CONCORD, N.H. (WCAX) – It’s Arson Awareness Week, and New Hampshire officials want to make sure you’re not developing bad habits with fire. The Fire Marshal says preventing arson is a community effort, with everything from public