Fireflies are lighting up summer skies. But the glowing bugs are still on the decline
NEW YORK (AP) — Fireflies are lighting up summer evenings across the U.S. Northeast, putting on dazzling shows in backyards and city parks. There’s no official count, but experts say a particularly wet spring may have created
Senate rejects Sanders bid to halt sale of bombs and rifles to Israel, but Democratic opposition grows
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate rejected an effort Wednesday from Sen. Bernie Sanders to block the sale of U.S. bombs and firearms to Israel, though the vote showed a growing number of Democrats opposed to the arms
This week’s Good Citizen Challenge winner
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Good Citizen Challenge returns! It’s all an effort to get kids out, about, and involved in their communities. Kids in kindergarten through eighth grade can choose from 25 different civics-related activities to
‘The Office’ spinoff series ‘The Paper’ set to debut in September on Peacock
Peacock announced that ‘The Office’ spinoff series The Paper will premiere on the streaming service Sept. 4. The premise sees the documentary crew that followed the Dunder Mifflin paper company for nine seasons on The Office make
‘Scrubs’ revival to feature original cast members Zach Braff, Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke
The revival of the 2000s comedy series ‘Scrubs’ has landed a series order from ABC, with original series stars Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke officially signing on to join series lead Zach Braff in the revival. All
Mother of Harmony Montgomery files wrongful death lawsuit
CONCORD, N.H. (WCAX) – New developments in the death of a 5-year-old girl from New Hampshire. Harmony Montgomery’s mother filed a wrongful death lawsuit against her father, and killer. Adam Montgomery was convicted of second-degree murder in
How did cyanobacteria become a seasonal staple?
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Toxic blooms of cyanobacteria mean you may have to throw in the towel for your summer swimming plans. Cyanobacteria-driven beach closures are now as common as creemees during Vermont summers. The blooms haven’t
This Day in History: July 31, 1809
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – ‘Live Free or Die’, the well-known official motto of the state of New Hampshire, was coined on this day in history. The year was 1809 when revolutionary war hero General John Stark penned
Jonas Brothers expand their ‘JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown’ tour
The Jonas Brothers have added additional shows on their ‘JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown’ tour. The new dates include stops in Virginia Beach, Bethel, Syracuse, Saratoga Springs, Rogers, Chula Vista, Salt Lake City, Anaheim, and Albuquerque. Select
MGK shares unplugged version of ‘Cliché (Sad Version)’
Machine Gun Kelly – MGK – has released an alternative version of his single “Cliché,” which was first released in May. The acoustic rendition, dubbed “Cliché (Sad Version)” comes as MGK readies the release of his new