Vt. may request federal drought declaration
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont farms are still battling this fall’s drought, but they may soon see some relief. Despite this week’s soaking storms, many Vermont counties and farms remain in an extreme drought. Some are trucking
Granville man wanted on multiple arrest warrants
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont state police are looking for a suspect facing multiple charges stemming from a traffic stop in Rutland last month. Troopers say on August 25th they pulled over a car on Dorr Drive.
Neko Case’s ‘formidable’ new album invites multiple musicians for a big sound
If Neko Case had just one word to describe her first solo album in seven years, she would settle on “formidable.” Fair enough. Writers have twisted themselves into knots trying to describe Case’s sound — “gothic Americana”
Pets with Potential: Meet Roo, Gunner, and Bandit
ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) – This week’s Pets with Potential come from Franklin County Animal Rescue in St. Albans. Roo is an eight-year-old kitty with beautiful green eyes and a love of affection. Staff say she loves
CTE students get a head start in medical professions
ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont technical school is giving students a kickstart in the health care field, building their futures in numerous career paths. Students at the Northwest Career & Technical Center in St. Albans
Upper Valley construction company celebrates 60 years
ASCUTNEY, Vt. (WCAX) – An employee-owned company in the Upper Valley helping to build the region’s civil infrastructure celebrated a milestone Friday. Employees of Neil H. Daniels threw themselves a party at their Ascutney headquarters. The four
$6M in bike and pedestrian grants headed to Vermont towns
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Six million in state and federal bike and pedestrian grants is headed to various Vermont towns and cities. The funding will help some new projects and some that are already in the works.
Students dance on Burlington Waterfront for 2nd annual Kickline
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Upwards of 500 Vermont elementary students danced on the Burlington waterfront Friday as part of Kickline, a free event sponsored by the Flynn to get kids and teachers moving. It’s the second year
Auditor: Vermont homeless situation worsening despite millions invested
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont has spent around $800 million over the last decade to help the homeless, but over that time, their numbers have tripled. The Vermont state auditor says that a dearth of data, has
VTrans removes abandoned camper on Route 7
RUTLAND TOWN, Vt. (WCAX) – A motorhome abandoned on Route 7 in Rutland Town for nearly a month has now been towed away. WCAX viewer Amanda Hutchinson wrote in to ask how the deserted camper got there