Stefanik lashes out at Clinton County GOP chair over Assembly special election
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – The announced resignation of New York Democratic Assemblyman Billy Jones last month has sparked a war of words among Republicans over who should run for his seat. The prospect of the open Democratic
Police identify man found dead in Winooski River
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – Police have released the name of the man who was found dead in the Winooski River on Saturday. Investigators identified him on Wednesday as Jeremy Stone, 42. They say they are still working
Police out in force for ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – You may see more police officers out on the roads for the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign targeting impaired driving. The initiative started on Wednesday and runs through Labor Day
What did WCAX viewers spot in the night sky?
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Many viewers wrote in to WCAX News wondering about a mysterious light they spotted in the sky Tuesday night. Some sent pictures and videos. Our viewer Jessica said she was watching the meteor
Belvidere weighs buying back old school building
BELVIDERE, Vt. (WCAX) – Retain a space for the community or keep taxes low? That’s the decision the town of Belvidere is weighing as it considers buying back its old school building. Area elementary schools were combined
Bennington County mental health group offers free gun locks, secure medication bags
BENNINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Bennington-based mental health group is offering free gun locks and secure storage bags for medications to deter suicides. The items are available through United Counseling Service at their building near the hospital.
Upper Valley teens to stage musical on the six wives of Henry the Eighth
WHITE RIVER JCT., Vt. (WCAX) – A group of talented teens is taking on a tale of female empowerment. The Upper Valley-based Trumbull Hall Troupe this weekend is staging the musical “Six: Teen Edition.” The production brings
Vermont police searching for missing teen
POWNAL, Vt. (WCAX) – Police are searching for a teen who has been missing for nearly two weeks. Troopers say Rian Donahue, 17, was last seen leaving a home in Pownal where he was staying at about
Federal authorities say ‘grandparents scam’ involved 400 victims
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Federal investigators in Boston on Tuesday charged 13 people in connection with what they describe as a “cruel and malicious” grandparents scam that resulted in hundreds of elderly people losing millions of dollars.
Balint meets with Vermont Youth Conservation Corps leaders amid funding cuts
RICHMOND, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Congresswoman Becca Balint visited with Vermont Youth Conservation Corps officials on Wednesday to show her support for the program amid funding cuts from the Trump administration. The organization grows produce for households