VTrans funding shortfall prompts layoffs, project delays
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A hole in the state’s Transportation Fund is prompting layoffs at the Vermont Agency of Transportation and delaying some projects. A key legislative panel this week approved $7.5 million in budget cuts at
Cold temps to threaten tender garden plants
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Freezing temperatures in some areas this weekend could add stress to an already challenging farming and gardening season. Due to the cold and wet spring, many farmers planted their crops later than normal.
Work underway to remove dilapidated Springfield dam
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. (WCAX) – A dilapidated Springfield dam is being torn down. The Valley Street Dam was originally built in 1939 to create a swimming hole out of Mile Brook, but the town shut it down a
Troopers honored for heroism during Burke shootout
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont State Police honored their own Friday during an annual ceremony at the Statehouse. Among them were troopers involved in a dangerous shootout with a fugitive who police say fired at them
Mosquitoes test positive for triple-e in 3 Vermont counties
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Eastern Equine Encephalitis, also known as triple-e, has now been detected by Vermont health officials in three counties and two towns. The Vermont Health Department on Friday said the potentially deadly mosquito-transmitted virus
Alert prompts Rutland County school to cancel after-school activities
CLARENDON, Vt. (WCAX) – After-school activities have been cancelled at Union High School on Friday after a safety alert was issued. The school’s principal announced on social media that police responded to the school and that all
Montpelier residents urged to conserve water
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Drought conditions continue to prompt conservation notices from municipalities across the region, including Vermont’s Capital City. The dry weather is putting a strain on nearby Berlin Pond, which supplies the city with drinking
Pets with Potential: Meet Taz, Keegan, Princess, and Happy Feet
PITTSFORD, Vt. (WCAX) – This week’s Pets with Potential come from the Rutland County Humane Society. Taz is a stunning three-year-old American Blue Heeler/Keeshond mix. With his beautiful coat and sharp mind, he’s as eye-catching as he
Police seek suspects in St. Albans pot dispensary burglary
ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) – Police are asking for help identifying two people who burglarized a St. Albans marijuana dispensary. It happened around 12:24 a.m. Friday morning at the MothaPlant Dispensary at Highgate Commons Plaza. St. Albans
Dog rescued from Long Trail
STOWE, Vt. (WCAX) – Authorities were called to rescue a dog from the Long Trail in Stowe Thursday night. Stowe Mountain Rescue says the dog and her owner had taken an all-day hike to Sterling Pond, and