Some Vermont farms struggling with impacts of drought
SUDBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – Drought conditions are taking a toll on Addison County farmers. Despite a burst of much-needed rain over the weekend, this summer’s sun-baked conditions are posing a brittle battle for farmers and livestock. Brian
Made in Vermont: Happy Good Day
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Vt. (WCAX) – Ten-year-old Rosie Bean is a happy kid. When she’s not playing soccer or basketball, this fifth grader focuses on sharing one very important message. “Any day can be a happy, good day,”
Proposal would require private lots in Burlington to post parking rates
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The city of Burlington wants to make it easier for drivers to find out how much it costs to park in private lots. They’re considering a rule that would require the owners of
Vermont church creates disaster hub following flooding
LUDLOW, Vt. (WCAX) – Two summers have passed since devastating July floods ripped through Ludlow, but the images are something locals won’t forget anytime soon. “The river’s right over there, and coming down the river, it was
City Council to consider grants for Burlington overdose prevention center
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Burlington City Council is poised to accept more than $2 million for Vermont’s first overdose prevention center. The state money will help to develop and implement the facility in a yet-to-be-determined location
North Country lawmakers propose new way for prisoners to get mail
OGDENSBURG, New York (WWNY) – After prison strikes earlier this year, the state stopped letting inmates get legal mail directly given to them, determining it was a way people could impersonate attorneys and get drugs behind the
Vt. farm sets new standard of excellence for Japanese delicacy
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Wagyu in Springfield is leading the industry when it comes to producing some of the most sought-after steaks in the entire world. Vacuum-sealed steaks, straight out of the freezer, are packaged up
Man dies following incident at Vermont recycling, waste center
HARTFORD, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont man died over the weekend after an incident at a recycling center. Officials say it happened Saturday shortly before noon at the Hartford Recycling and Waste Management Center. They say Paul
Decades-old mystery solved: girl identified in NH serial killer case
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The recent identification of a little girl found dead in a New Hampshire state park nearly 25 years ago both closed a key chapter in an investigation spanning four decades and opened a
$10K in tools stolen from Vermont jobsite, police say
HIGHGATE, Vt. (WCAX) – Police say thousands of dollars’ worth of tools were stolen from a Vermont jobsite. It happened over the weekend at a site on Gore Road in Highgate. Troopers say about $10,000 in tools