Vermont secretary of state introduces ‘Kid Governor’ program
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Do you have a fifth grader who’d like to run for Governor? Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas has introduced a national civic education initiative that’s coming to Vermont when the new
Getting Answers: How much are lawsuits against Trump costing Vermonters?
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Are Vermonters footing the bill for the state’s participation in the numerous multistate lawsuits against Trump administration policies? In the latest edition of Getting Answers, WCAX viewer Paul from Barre Town wanted to
Stuck in Vermont: A sunset sail with Whistling Man Schooner
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Since 1996, Whistling Man Schooner has hosted thousands of tourists and locals on sailboat rides around Lake Champlain. The current owner, Capt. Cory Dalsimer, is a University of Vermont graduate who started as
Family of missing Vermont woman offer reward for information
FAIR HAVEN, Vt. (WCAX) – The family of a missing Vermont woman is now offering cash for information on her disappearance. We’ve told you about Ashley Goodrich, who was reported missing on October 17th, 2021. She was
Preparations in the works for the Middletown Springs Strawberry Festival
MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS, Vt. (WCAX) – A sweet summer staple will be celebrated this weekend in Rutland County. The big draw at the Middletown Springs Strawberry Festival is their strawberry shortcakes with baking powder biscuits, ice cream, fresh
Gov. Scott announces education reform deal
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont lawmakers and the governor announced Friday that they have reached a deal on an education reform package. A conference committee of select lawmakers returned to negotiations this week after earlier efforts to
‘No Kings’ rallies planned across our region
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Protests are expected across the country on Saturday — including many in our region — driven by anger over President Trump’s immigration crackdown and ahead of the president’s military parade. Nearly 40 events
Dartmouth students not allowed to attend commencement over pro-Palestinian activism
HANOVER, N.H. (WCAX) – Two students at Dartmouth College have been suspended for their roles in repeated protests on campus. One of them was supposed to walk at this weekend’s graduation. As Dartmouth College prepares to send
Remains of missing Vermont World War II soldier to be laid to rest
PROCTOR, Vt. (WCAX) – The recently identified remains of a missing World War II soldier will be laid to rest in his hometown of Proctor on Saturday, 81 years after his plane was shot down over France.
Law creates new barriers to expunge criminal records
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A new law signed by Governor Phil Scott this week makes it more difficult for Vermonters to expunge criminal records. It moves to a system of sealing records from the public rather than