Muralist brightens up Barre

BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) – A muralist is brightening up Barre one mural at a time. Reporter Tess Foley-Cox introduces us to the artist behind three murals painted over the last eight months.

Troy man dies in rollover crash

LOWELL, Vt. (WCAX) – A Troy man is dead after a crash Friday morning in Lowell. It happened on Route 100, just south of the Westfield town line. Vermont State Police say Jason Metras, 47, drove off

What happened to the Burton Island Ferry?

ST. ALBANS TOWN, Vt. (WCAX) – Burton Island State Park, a popular Lake Champlain destination, is a bit harder to get to this summer. WCAX viewer Bob wanted to know why the Burton Island ferry had not

New Vt. program seeks to prevent child abuse

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A new tool is available to help Vermont communities prevent child abuse at the grassroots level. The organization Prevent Child Abuse Vermont on Friday launched what they call the Healthy Relationships Project. It

Leicester home damaged in fire

LEICESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – A home in Leicester was damaged by fire Friday. It happened at the former Cole Farm on Route 7. Authorities say they arrived to find smoke coming from the attic. The fire only

Bennington gears up for Battle Weekend commemorations

BENNINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Bennington is gearing up for Battle Day Weekend, commemorating one of the Revolutionary War’s most pivotal battles. At the heart of those celebrations is the Bennington Battle Monument, a towering 19-million-pound obelisk that