New Hampshire man sentenced for kidnapping trucker in Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A New Hampshire man will spend more than six years in federal prison for kidnapping a trucker on the interstate. Court records show that in January 2023, while under the influence of illegal
Neighbors say Vt. home where shooting took place known for drugs
BERKSHIRE, Vt. (WCAX) – Police have released few details about their investigation into a weekend shooting in Berkshire, but they say no suspects are in custody. State police said they got a report of a shooting around
Vt. district ends school early due to hot weather
EAST MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The scorching heat gave some Central Vermont students a jump-start on their summer vacation. Tuesday was slated to be the last day of school for kids in the Washington Central Unified Union
What’s next for Gardener’s Supply after bankruptcy filing?
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Gardener’s Supply Company could soon have a new owner. The Vermont-based, employee-owned company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware on Friday. Gardener’s Supply has four retail locations in Vermont and New
Green Mountain Power customers utilize stored energy amid heat
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – Electric companies typically ask customers to slow their electricity use on hot days to help reduce energy costs. But one Vermont company is helping folks avoid higher prices without turning the air conditioning
Northern Border Regional Commission awards $54M in grants
CONCORD, N.H. (WCAX) – Tens of millions of dollars to boost infrastructure in our region is coming from the Northern Border Regional Commission. Monday, the group announced almost $54 million in grants for projects in and around
Drugs, guns seized in Vermont bust
HARTFORD, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont man faces multiple charges after police seized drugs and guns from an apartment in Hartford. Police say on Friday they seized more than a kilogram of methamphetamine, a kilo and a
Vt. student orchestra goes viral performing Led Zeppelin song
ESSEX, Vt. (WCAX) – Students in the Essex Westford School District know how to rock! The fourth through 12th graders who make up the district’s 144-piece orchestra performed Led Zeppelin’s “Kashmir” at the district’s recent Fine Arts
You Can Quote Me: June 22, 2025
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – On this “You Can Quote Me,” we put Vermont’s education overhaul under the microscope.
Suspect in Burlington murder takes plea deal
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A man accused of a Burlington murder has agreed to a plea deal. The murder trial of Alfred Wisher was scheduled to start on Tuesday, but at the 11th hour, he changed his