Essex Westford School District names new superintendent
ESSEX JCT., Vt. (WCAX) – The Essex Westford School District has a new superintendent. Mark Holodick took the job after serving as the state of Delaware’s education secretary for three years. He has spent 35 years in
Connecticut man dies in I-93 crash
LITTLETON, N.H. (WCAX) – A Connecticut man has died following a crash on Interstate 93 in Littleton. It happened Monday night around 7 p.m., south of Exit 42. New Hampshire State Police say Laura Cassidy, 25, of
NY Assemblyman Billy Jones announces resignation
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – New York Assemblyman Billy Jones, D-Chateaugay Lake, says he will be stepping down to pursue new opportunities. The North County lawmaker made the announcement at Plattsburgh City Hall Tuesday afternoon. When asked why
Hochul announces new cybersecurity legislation is now in effect
NEW YORK (WBNG) — Governor Hochul announced that a measure to strengthen cybersecurity across the state is now in effect. First announced in the 2025 State of the State address, the legislation requires all municipal corporations and
Lawyer seeks to throw out attempted murder charge in violent iPad attack
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – Lawyers for a Rutland man involved in a violent fight over an iPad asked a judge Tuesday to throw out an attempted murder charge in the case. Police say Ryan Mack, 42, broke
Police investigate gunshots in Burlington’s Old North End
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Police are investigating two separate reports of gunshots over the past several days in Burlington’s Old North End. The Burlington Police say both incidents — Friday around 2:30 a.m. and Sunday around 9:30
Watch the Vermont Green FC championship game on WCAX
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – For those who can’t make it to the Vermont Green FC’s national championship game this weekend, WCAX has you covered. If you aren’t among the lucky fans who manage to snag tickets Wednesday
Beach closures due to cyanobacteria
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – While it may seem like a perfect day to head down to the beach, we’re seeing high levels of cyanobacteria being detected at quite a few of our beaches. Temperatures will be hot
This Day in History: July 29, 1958 and 2010
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A little bit of our station’s past on this day in history. Back in 1958, just four years after Channel 3 signed off the radio airwaves, the station was making a big move
Sen. Welch introduces legislation to repeal Medicaid changes
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – On Tuesday, patient advocacy groups rally to oppose changes to Medicaid and cash heading to pharmaceutical companies. Senator Peter Welch is expected to attend. A statement from Welch’s office says they’re discussing new