445 rehabbed turtles released in Lake Champlain

NORTH HERO, Vt. (WCAX) – Hundreds of turtles are now back at home in Lake Champlain. The ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain held its 19th annual turtle release with Vermont Fish and Wildlife this week at

Burlington to open part of Main Street on nights, weekends

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington is opening part of Main Street on nights and weekends to help people get around the downtown construction. Downtown businesses have complained that the massive Great Streets BTV roadwork project is hurting

Burlington City Council approves budget

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Burlington City Council unanimously approved the city’s 2026 budget Wednesday night. It closes a $9.8 million gap by cutting certain city jobs and services, among other strategies. The mayor has remained steadfast

This week’s Good Citizen Challenge winner

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Good Citizen Challenge returns for week 3. Its all an effort to get kids out and about and involved in their communities. The Good Citizen Challenge is for kindergarten through 8th grade

Vt. state parks see sharp decline in Canadian campers

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A tank in Canadian tourism touches Vermont’s state parks. Vermont state park camping brings in approximately $77 million dollars a year. With fewer Canadians setting up camp, parks have taken a hit. A