Homeless people in Burlington prepare for cold winter
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – With temperatures already dipping below freezing, and snow already on the ground, the 200-plus people who sleep rough in the Burlington area are having to make plans to survive the cold. Few will
Adirondack Park Agency set to vote on Lewis artillery firing range proposal
LEWIS, N.Y. (WCAX) – After thousands of public comments, a proposal for a first-of-its-kind privately-owned artillery testing site is being discussed by the Adirondack Park Agency this week. The applicant, Michael Hopmeier, is the president of Unconventional
Vermont senators visit Northeast Kingdom school as education reform looms
CANAAN, Vt. (WCAX) – Leading up to sweeping education reforms in January, a group of state senators is visiting Vermont communities to see what education looks like and what any reforms could mean for students and taxpayers.
Early-season snowstorm catches Vermont road crews and drivers off guard
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – State road crews struggled to keep up during Monday night’s early-season snowstorm that caught drivers and transportation officials off guard across the region. Shawn Tkach of Williston is picking through what can be
Business owners concerned about tariff implications
NEW YORK (WBNG) – The Business Council of New York State shared a report on its findings on the early impacts of tariffs imposed by the White House this year. A survey of council members indicated that,
Local consumers, retailers face sticker shock as beef prices surge
PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. (WCAX) – If you have been to the market lately, you’ve likely noticed the high prices for beef aren’t budging. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the price for ground beef surged over
Adamant Co-op celebrates 90 years
ADAMANT, Vt. (WCAX) – The Adamant Co-op is turning 90 years old as the oldest, continually operating food co-op in the country. The store serves as a community hub with organic and ready-to-eat foods, a general store,
Balint, Goodlander expected to oppose shutdown bill
WASHINGTON (WCAX) – Vermont Representative Becca Balint and New Hampshire Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander are expected to vote against a bill that could end the longest government shutdown in history. House Speaker Mike Johnson has predicted they’ll pass
Burlington cancels fall street cleaning plans
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington’s fall street cleaning plans have been foiled by the early onset of winter. Public Works officials on Wednesday said the remainder of Operation Clean Sweep will not happen this year. Officials on
Passholders brave lift delays, marginal conditions for Killington opening
KILLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Ski season officially began Wednesday as Killington fired up its lifts for the first time, welcoming hundreds of passholders for their first turns of the season. Tough conditions didn’t keep skiers and riders