115th State Assembly District special election still undetermined Tuesday night
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – People in the north country are anxiously awaiting the results of the 115th Assembly District special election. That includes the candidates, Democrat Michael Cashman and Republican Brent Davison, who both have watch parties
Tracking Vermont’s 2025 election day results
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) – Voters hit the polls across the country on Tuesday, weighing in on everything from high-stakes political races to municipal funding. In Vermont, towns looked to their residents to approve a myriad of projects.
Mysterious swirl in night sky, what was it?
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The phones at WCAX began ringing around 6:10 p.m. Tuesday with callers reporting a “mysterious swirl” in the night’s sky. We received many photos and videos throughout the evening that were all taken
UVM students launch website to help Vermont nonprofits
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Some University of Vermont students are working to help nonprofits get the supplies they need. Three students just launched a website called GiftDrive, which helps organizations create online wish lists to help reach
Special election for Assembly seat drives voters to the polls in Northern New York
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – A special election in New York’s North Country drove voters to the polls on Tuesday. Assemblyman Billy Jones stepped down earlier this year. Now, there will be new representation for Clinton, Essex and
Candidates vie for Claremont mayoral seat
CLAREMONT, N.H. (WCAX) – Claremont is one of a handful of cities across New Hampshire where the race for mayor is at the top of the ticket on this Election Day. Voters casting their ballots for mayor
Stefanik: Dems will end shutdown after Election Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WWNY) – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik says Democrats are using the government shutdown for political gain on Election Day. In a phone interview Tuesday with 7 News, Stefanik says she thinks SNAP benefits should be funded
Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport to get upgrades
NORTH CLARENDON, Vt. (WCAX) – An effort to modernize the Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport is moving forward. The Rutland Airport Committee says the plan will enhance safety, accessibility and sustainability at the airport in North Clarendon. They’re
Plainfield voters consider $600K bond for flood recovery
PLAINFIELD, Vt. (WCAX) – Plainfield voters are weighing in Tuesday on how to recover from historic flooding. The community is voting on whether to bond up to $600,000 to buy a 24-acre parcel and allow the town
Tax credits available to farmers who donate food
ALBANY, New York (WWNY) – Amid the government shutdown and SNAP concerns, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is reminding farmers that they are eligible to receive a tax credit for donating food to