Prison advocates alarmed by sweltering conditions in Vt. prisons
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – In the midst of this week’s heat wave, advocates for Vermonters behind bars are disturbed by the rising temperatures in prisons. It comes after the state employee union filed a workplace safety complaint
Police say missing St. Albans teen found safe
ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) – Police say a teen missing from St. Albans has been found safe. Officers had asked the public for help finding Elizabeth Smalls, 15, who left her home sometime Sunday night. Tuesday afternoon,
Gap narrows in possible race between Hochul & Stefanik
LOUDONVILLE, New York (WWNY) – The gap narrows between Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Governor Kathy Hochul in their potential matchup for governor. Stefanik has said she is waiting until after the November election to make her decision
Vt. elections officials defy sharing of voter rolls with feds
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont election officials are pushing back on a request from the Trump administration to share voter information. The federal government asked Vermont for voter information, including names, addresses, driver’s license numbers, and more.
State wildlife officials cast plan to increase Rutland fishing access
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont wildlife officials hope to increase fishing and water access in the Rutland area as part of a new plan. The state will be adding an Otter Creek fishing access point off of
2 motorcyclists hospitalized after collision with NH cop
TAMWORTH, N.H. (WCAX) – Two motorcyclists were hospitalized after a collision with a police cruiser in New Hampshire. It happened Saturday afternoon in the town of Tamworth. New Hampshire State Police say Tamworth Police Patrolman Peter Beede,
How you can watch the Lake Monsters’ deciding game 3
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Lake Monsters face off against the New Britain Bees on Tuesday in the last game of their three-game series. The deciding playoff game is Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. If you can’t
Burlington, Colchester residents asked to conserve water
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington and some Colchester residents are being asked to conserve water due to a problem at the Burlington filtration plant. City officials are asking all Burlington residents, as well as those in the
New hunting rules soon take effect in New Hampshire
CONCORD, N.H. (WCAX) – A slew of new hunting rules will soon take effect in New Hampshire. The changes for the 2025-2026 season start on Sept. 1. The new rules include hunters being allowed to use air
3 juveniles arrested after Church St. brawl involving gun
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington Police are investigating a midday assault on Church Street involving a gun. It happened around 1:30 p.m. Monday afternoon near City Hall. When officers approached the group, they say they took off