Santa’s Land …countdown begins
PUTNEY, Vt. (WCAX) -With Halloween over, some say it’s now completely appropriate to start celebrating the holidays. For some, the countdown to Christmas is in full swing. In Putney, Santa’s Land USA opened for its 68th season.
Record-breaking year for Wheels for Warmth
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – It was a record-breaking year for Wheels for Warmth, the nonprofit helping those in need access winter tires and heating fuel. Wheels for Warmth was founded by Gov. Phil Scott 20 years ago.
Car drives into Burlington apartment building; no injuries
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A car drove into an apartment building in Burlington today, the Burlington Fire Department said. It happened about 11:30 a.m. on Elmwood Avenue. While crews were on the way, the driver backed out
Letitia James calls mortgage fraud case against her vindictive and asks judge to dismiss it
WASHINGTON (AP) — New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a federal judge Friday to dismiss a mortgage fraud case against her, calling it a vindictive and politically motivated prosecution brought at the behest of a president
Deadly Ky. plane crash hits close to home for retired Vt. pilot
STOWE, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont man and career UPS pilot offers new insight into a deadly Kentucky cargo jet explosion, and reveals his connection to one of the victims. Joe Moon of Stowe hung up his
Stefanik launches campaign for New York governor
PLATTBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – After months of speculation, Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik made it official. The North Country congresswoman, a key ally of President Trump, launched her bid for New York governor Friday morning on Fox News.
Vermont apprenticeship program helps build careers reaching for the stars
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. (WCAX) – A new registered apprenticeship program in Vermont gets participants right on the manufacturing floor with hands-on work headed to the skies and beyond. Our John McMahon went to Vermont Aerospace Industries in Lyndonville
Lebanon repeals ‘Welcoming Ordinance’ to avoid state penalties
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) – Is Lebanon, New Hampshire, no longer welcoming to its residents? It’s a fair question to ask after the city voted to repeal its “Welcoming Ordinance.” The ordinance was established in 2020 to take
Grant to help expand child care opportunities in Southern Vermont
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – Child care services are expanding in Southern Vermont thanks to a new grant. The Rutland County Parent-Child Center was awarded $900,000 through the William and Dorothy O’Neill Foundation. The money will fund the
Hochul directs state agencies to issue full SNAP benefits
ALBANY, New York (WWNY) – Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday that she’s directing state agencies to issue full federal SNAP benefits for November. She said she expects the first New Yorkers to begin having access to their