Health insurance premiums may skyrocket for Vermonters
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The key issue at the core of the government shutdown—health care premiums—is about to get real for millions of Americans, including tens of thousands of Vermont families. With a key pandemic-era tax credit
Stuck in Vermont: BarnArts’ Haunted Village Theater spooks audiences in Barnard
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Today, we’re getting stuck in Barnard, where a haunted village theater is spooking audiences. Seven Days’ Eva Sollberger takes us on a tour through town, where you might even get the chance to
Holiday shopping prices are getting spooky as the season kicks off
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – It may still be Halloween night, but you can practically hear the Christmas music, with many stores already stocked up on holiday goods. This year, holiday shopping prices might be just as scary
Justin Morrill Homestead highlights legacy left on public universities across the nation
STRAFFORD, Vt. (WCAX) – We continue our ‘We The People” series with a trip to the Justin Morrill Homestead in Strafford. Morrill came from modest beginnings, but he would eventually help change the face of higher education
Elderly North Country woman scammed through iPad pop-up ad
CLINTON COUNTY, N.Y. (WCAX) – Police say an elderly woman withdrew nearly $30,000 in a coordinated fraud scheme. This month, New York State Police stopped the fraudsters outside the woman’s home in Clinton County. She told the
Vt. Department of Health urges you to get vaccinated
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Department of Health says now is the time to get vaccinated. They say anyone six months and older should get both a COVID-19 and a flu vaccine this time of year.
Federal judges rule Trump Administration must fund SNAP amid shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCAX) – The Trump administration has to continue funding food stamps during the government shutdown. The ruling from two New England federal judges, on Friday afternoon, comes just hours before the SNAP payments were due
North Country food shelves brace for increased demand amid SNAP funding freeze
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in New York over the SNAP funding freeze. The state is allocating almost $100 million to help fill the gap during the government shutdown. We
Burlington’s new Moody’s credit rating could save taxpayers money
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington taxpayers could save money on various city projects. Moody’s just boosted Burlington’s credit rating, which assesses how the city meets its financial burdens. A lower rating means interest rates will be lower
Mountain rescue teams share tips to stay safe on the trails as Daylight Saving Time ends
WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend, meaning goodbye to sunshine past 5:00 p.m. So, how are mountain rescue teams responding to more calls related to hikers getting lost in the dark? “We’ve learned