Allegiant begins flights from Plattsburgh to Myrtle Beach
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – Allegiant Air’s inaugural Myrtle Beach flight took to the skies this week from Plattsburgh. Airport officials say the first trip was a hit, taking roughly 126 passengers to the South Carolina coast. The
Agricultural collective acquires South Burlington, Shelburne farmland
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A multi-year effort to save a large piece of agricultural land threatened by development in South Burlington has entered a new phase. The Agrihood Collective, a group led by farmers and food
Pets with Potential: Meet Barron, Piper, Honey, and Peanut Butter
PITTSFORD, Vt. (WCAX) – This week’s Pets with Potential come from the Rutland County Humane Society in Pittsford. Barron is a four-year-old German shepherd who staff describe as dedicated and loyal to his people. He loves treats
Saranac Lake arts center to close
SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. (WCAX) – A community art center in Saranac Lake is closing its doors. Bluseed Studios has provided arts programming to the region for two decades, but financial struggles are forcing them to shut down,
Homeless hotel closed for health violations reopened
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – A homeless hotel in Rutland that was shut down for health code violations is back open. The Vermont Department of Health suspended the Cortina Inn’s license in December because of persistent problems like
Fire officials say chemical reaction led to Healthy Living hazmat reponse
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Fire officials say a chemical reaction in a trash compactor sparked a fire outside the Healthy Living supermarket in South Burlington Thursday. It happened around 7:30 p.m. at the store on Dorset
WATCH LIVE: WCAXtra Special Report
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Tune in to our 9:15 livestream featuring a special report from Kendall Claar. Kendall explains Winooski’s new marketing campaign, Winooski Mosaic, which aims to bring a boost to businesses in town. Peter has
Vt. historic sites opening for summer
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The first of 6 Vermont state historic sites is open for the season. On Friday, the Bennington Battle Monument welcomes guests to its grounds. Chimney Point, Harttoburgh Battlefield, Mount Independence, and the Calvin
Berlin Town Forest adds 115 acres
BERLIN, Vt. (WCAX) – Berlin residents have a new place to get outside. The town purchased 115 acres of forest conserved with the Vermont Land Trust. That will be added to the town forest known as Irish
Stowe Community Church spire gets replaced
STOWE, Vt. (WCAX) – One of the most photographed churches in New England gets its spire back on Friday. After some repairs, the Stowe Community Church will be complete. The church removed the spire for repairs in