Education officials speak on detainment of Vt. superintendent
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The state’s top education officials on Friday responded to a Vermont superintendent’s detention at a U.S. airport upon his return from international travel. Winooski School District Superintendent Wilmer Chavarria says he was detained
Musicians perform to raise money for Vermont food program
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – You can enjoy classical music and help out Vermonters in need this weekend. The Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival hosts its Music for Food concert this Saturday. Two string quartets will perform. In
North Country corrections officer attacked by inmate, union says
DANNEMORA, N.Y. (WCAX) – A North Country corrections officer is recovering after the union says he was assaulted by an inmate. Union officials say it happened earlier this month at the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora. They
WATCH LIVE: Vermont Green FC vs. Lionsbridge FC
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Green Football Club takes on Lionsbridge FC from Virginia on Friday night. The game sold out in just 30 seconds, but you can watch it live right here! When it begins,
Pets with Potential: Zach, Juniper and Lacy
ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) – The pets at Franklin County Animal Rescue in St. Albans have lots of potential, and they’re waiting for you to take them home. Zach is a 1.5-year-old pup bursting with personality. Staffers
Man arrested in Plattsburgh hit-and-run
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – A Plattsburgh man faces multiple charges after police say he hit a bicyclist and drove off. Last month in Peru, New York, police say a 61-year-old bicyclist was hit by a Ford Explorer
Cardiac emergency plans now required in NY schools
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (WCAX) – New York schools are now required to have cardiac emergency response plans. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Desha’s Law this week, named after a 12-year-old who lost her life playing basketball in gym class.
Weather conditions trigger burn ban in Brattleboro
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) – A burn ban is now in effect in Brattleboro until further notice. Fire officials say it’s because of current weather conditions and an increased risk of wildfires. Under the ban, all outdoor burning
West Nile, James Canyon viruses detected in Vermont
WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – West Nile virus has been detected in Vermont for the first time this year. Health officials say mosquitoes in St. Albans tested positive for West Nile, and in Rutland for Jamestown Canyon virus,
This Day in History: July 25, 1984
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A deal that transformed Vermont’s energy landscape was signed on this day in history. Vermont Gov. Richard Snelling and officials from Quebec met at the Statehouse on July 25, 1984, to sign the