Gov. Scott defends sharing of food assistance data with feds
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Governor Phil Scott on Thursday defended his administration’s move to share the personal data of Vermonters who receive food assistance with the federal government. It’s one of several recent actions that raise
Annual Church Street Marketplace sidewalk sale benefits customers, businesses
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – It’s a win-win to benefit customers and Burlington businesses, and it’s happening right now– the Church Street Marketplace Sidewalk Sale. Now is the perfect time to stop and shop on Church Street, with
Burlington waterfront development to add more affordable housing
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – More affordable housing units are coming to Cambrian Rise, the multi-year Burlington waterfront development. The Champlain Housing Trust says it is adding another building to the project with 40 new permanently affordable units.
High-risk sex offender released to live in Milton
MILTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Authorities say a high-risk sex offender was released earlier this week and now lives in Milton. Christopher Edwards, 37, has been convicted twice of sexually assaulting a teen. He was released by the
Plan in the works to require more Vermont state workers to return to the office
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont officials are working on a plan to bring more state employees back to the office. Thousands of workers have had some kind of remote or hybrid work schedule since the pandemic. But
Sap-sucking invasive insect spotted in New York’s North Country
PORT DOUGLAS, N.Y. (WCAX) – An invasive insect that feeds on hemlock and spruce trees has made its way to New York’s North Country. The hemlock wooly adelgid sucks sap from the trees, eventually killing them in
Sold-out Mumford and Sons Vt. show featuring Noah Kahan expected to snarl traffic
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) – Essex police are urging drivers to avoid the area around the Champlain Valley Fairgrounds on Thursday as thousands of people head there for a big concert. It’s the Railroad Revival Show featuring
Will Aldi be coming to Williston?
WILLISTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Will a new Aldi grocery store be coming to Williston? WCAX is getting answers after viewer Sally emailed to ask, “What is the status of the Aldi being built in Williston?” Town planning
Hassan says Trump cuts will strain Meals on Wheels
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) – Seniors in the Upper Valley had a special lunchtime guest on Thursday. New Hampshire Sen. Maggie Hassan delivered Meals on Wheels in Lebanon to draw attention to future cuts to nutrition assistance programs.
Tickets on sale for Rutland Whoopie Pie Festival
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – Presale tickets are now available for Rutland’s fourth annual Whoopie Pie Festival. In an effort to reduce wait times for tickets needed to try the tasty treats, you can now pre-buy them online.