Vermont researcher warns trans adults may be at risk if access to care falters
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Clinics providing gender-affirming care to youth are closing across the country to comply with President Trump’s executive orders and better position themselves to receive federal funding. At the same time, a researcher in
Trump administration cancels plans to develop new offshore wind projects
The Trump administration is canceling plans to use large areas of federal waters for new offshore wind development, the latest step to suppress the industry in the United States. More than 3.5 million acres had been designated
Westford performer channels ‘The Man in Black’
WESTFORD, Vt. (WCAX) – In his garage in Westford, George Richard has pictures of his idol, Johnny Cash. “The working man, I like that,” Richard said. “I love his music, I love the stories he talks about.”
Economists brief Vt. lawmakers on impact of ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ on state’s budget
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is set to cause Vermont to lose upwards of $133-million in Medicaid funding over the next seven years, according to state officials. Vermont lawmakers on Thursday got
Burlington program tackles summer learning loss in students
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Burlington program is helping students bounce back from the summer slide in their education. The summer slide isn’t a thrilling feature on the playground; it’s a concerning trend in schools nationwide. It’s
Thunder Road drivers help out in ‘Race to Read’ benefit
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) – It’ll be loud at the “Nation’s Site of Excitement” Thursday night as racing returns to Thunder Road in Barre. And for some drivers, it’s not just a race to the finish, it’s also
The Day the Music Died: Musicians, fans reminisce about the end of Nectar’s bar
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Wednesday was the curtain call for Burlington’s most famous music venue. After nearly five decades of hosting countless musicians — a handful of whom went on to international stardom — the owners of
Brattleboro Police introduce ‘BRAT’ team to address public safety concerns
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) – The Brattleboro Police Department is putting a new squad of resource officers out on patrol to help address persistent problems downtown. The Brattleboro Resource Assistance Team, or B.R.A.T., is made up of plainclothes
Resignation of North Country assemblyman will trigger special election
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – With the resignation of New York Assemblyman Billy Jones, a Democrat, a special election now looms in the North Country. Election officials in Clinton County say Gov. Kathy Hochul will have 10 days
Plaque honoring Black history to be unveiled in Canaan, NH
CANAAN, N.H. (WCAX) – A plaque honoring Black history in New Hampshire will be unveiled this weekend. Canaan, New Hampshire, is home to the Noyes Academy, the first coed, interracial school in the country. But the academy,