New education foundation formula is a win for many districts
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont’s new education reform law has stirred up a number of concerns on everything from potential school closures to increased bus times for students. But certain districts will also be looking forward to
Volunteers refurbish graves of Danville’s Revolutionary War heroes
NORTH DANVILLE, Vt. (WCAX) – “We the people…” The first words of the preamble to the U.S. Constitution — and now the title for a year-long WCAX project to celebrate and commemorate 250 years of American history.
Rutland sculpture to honor Gift of Life volunteers
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – Just like its Marble City moniker, Rutland has long put its history into stone. That’s no different for the latest addition to its Sculpture Trail, recognizing the volunteers who led to a national
Dartmouth’s Hopkins Center set to open by September
HANOVER (WCAX) – Construction is moving forward on Dartmouth’s new Hopkins Center for the Arts. The $123-million expansion of the performing arts center will include new recital halls, dance and acting studios, and a new state-of-the-art theater.
Free meal group moves to Burlington’s City Hall Park
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Faced with complaints from Burlington businesses — and a mid-July deadline from the City Council — a program that provides free meals to Burlington’s homeless has vacated the Marketplace Garage. Just after 1
How will Trump budget bill impact these Green Mountains?
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – House Republicans on Thursday propelled President Donald Trump’s $4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final congressional passage. While we still don’t know all the impacts of the 800-plus page measure
Fairlee’s annual 4th of July parade returns after being canceled last year
FAIRLEE, Vt. (WCAX) – The Fourth of July parade in Fairlee is back on this year after being canceled last year because of work on nearby Interstate 91. Businesses are glad it’s back, even though more detours
Burlington kids’ summer meals include seven-day boxes
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Summer meals are now available for kids throughout our region, and those in the Burlington area can pick up a week’s supply. The Vermont Agency of Education last week announced the opening of
Burlington pulls plug on plan to offer overnight parking for homeless
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The city of Burlington is backtracking on a plan to allow homeless Vermonters to sleep overnight in their cars. The pilot program announced this week would have allowed people granted special permits from
First Alert Weather Day: Severe storms threat increased this afternoon
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Due to the increased potential for severe thunderstorms through this afternoon and into the early evening, the rest of today is a First Alert Weather Day. TIMING: The severe threat continues through the