Burlington seeks approval for overdue harbor dredging
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Monday night’s Burlington City Council agenda includes a marina dredging project that could have a big impact on next year’s boating season. Two harbors provide 58 boat slips every summer for Burlington boaters
Food banks strained as SNAP delays hit Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The federal government will continue food stamp benefits for millions of Americans. The Trump administration said Monday that food stamp payments will go out later this month after rulings from two federal judges
Notch Road closing, likely for season
CAMBRIDGE, Vt. (WCAX) – Some people emailed WCAX, wondering about the current status of Vermont’s notorious Notch Road. Gisele asked, “Just wondering if you know the update on the Notch Road?” The Vermont Agency of Transportation told
2003 Lions Club honor finally awarded to Vermont winner
DERBY, Vt. (WCAX) – A former Vermont man was recently recognized for his years of service– more than two decades late. “Good things happen late in life, too, you know?” Wise words from 97-year-old Kermit Smith, talking
Local libraries want you to check out your blood pressure
QUECHEE, Vt. (WCAX) – Heart health can now begin at your local library. A handful of libraries in the Upper Valley have teamed up with the American Heart Association to offer blood pressure monitors on-site. You can
Vermont Olympian Ilona Maher on Olympics, her Barbie and more
NEW YORK (WCAX) – What is life like for Ilona Maher these days? The Olympic athlete and Vermont native appeared Monday on CBS Mornings to talk about how things are going for her. “It’s been so cool
Several votes in Vermont on Election Day 2025
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Though it’s an off-year for elections in Vermont, there are still several votes happening around the state on Tuesday. Washington County voters will decide if they want to pay higher taxes in exchange
Vt., NY sue US Education Department over student loan forgiveness
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont and New York are among 21 states suing the U.S. Department of Education over student loan forgiveness. The 21 attorneys general filing the lawsuit say a new federal rule illegally restricts which
Vermont cycling apparel company tries to survive Trump’s tariffs. Will the Supreme Court help?
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — From the moment President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on nearly every country, Nik Holm feared the company he leads might not survive. Terry Precision Cycling has made it 40 years with a product
New Hampshire DMV now requiring appointments
CONCORD, N.H. (WCAX) – New Hampshire residents are now required to make appointments for all Division of Motor Vehicles services. The state says all DMV locations are moving to the appointment-only system with a goal of reducing