Federal prosecutors seek death penalty for Eden double murder
EDEN, Vt. (WCAX) – A man charged in connection with the deaths of two Massachusetts men learns he could face the death penalty. Court paperwork confirms that in a status conference today, Vermont federal prosecutors say they
Gusty winds and mountain snow to impact Halloween night
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A large area of low pressure will continue to bring a variety of impacts to Vermont and the North Country through Saturday including soaking rain, strong wind gusts and mountain snow. If you’re
Bent Nails Bistro hopes to take advantage of Camp Meade’s atmosphere with new location
MIDDLESEX, Vt. (WCAX) – There is a growing artistic community hub that is drawing thousands of families to the town of Middlesex. Charis Churchill and Aaron Ingham opened Bent Nails Bistro in Montpelier four years ago, seeking
Local food pantries see increased demand amid SNAP funding uncertainty
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Demand at local food shelves grows amid uncertainty for Vermonters receiving federal food benefits. Some throughout the state are reporting single-day records of people trying to put food on the table. Following a
Saranac Lake’s haunted history: vampires and tuberculosis
SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. (WCAX) – We are diving into the darker side of history in the Adirondacks, specifically in Saranac Lake, to explain what connection existed between vampires and tuberculosis patients. “Halloween is one of those community
Volunteers are getting Thanksgiving meals to families in need amid government shutdown
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – A call for help providing Thanksgiving meals in the North Country this holiday season. Denis King volunteers at MHAB, an organization that provides resources to New Yorkers in recovery. He says they served
State lawmakers talk homeless housing as cold weather sets in
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – As cold weather sets in, what is the State of Vermont’s plan for homeless Vermonters? State lawmakers got a look at what could be changing on Thursday. The Department for Children and Families
Human remains found in Jay during search for missing migrant woman
JAY, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont State police is investigating after they say their crews found human remains during a missing persons investigation on Thursday. We still don’t know who died or how they died, but we do
New plans are being considered for the proposed Green Mountain Youth Campus
MIDDLESEX, Vt. (WCAX) – The state of Vermont is heading back to the drawing board in building a new secure facility for troubled teens. Since the closure of Woodside in 2020, the state has struggled to house
Vermont family left stranded in Jamaica during Hurricane Melissa
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – One Jericho family is trapped in Jamaica this week by Hurricane Melissa. Across the Caribbean, at least 30 people are dead, buildings and roads are destroyed, and many airports are still closed, leaving