Is record November snow on Mount Mansfield a sign of a snowy winter?
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Mount Mansfield –Vermont’s highest peak– has broken it’s daily November snow depth record… for the second day in a row. November 17th’s daily snow depth record was 30″set back in 1999 but on
Could tolls fill Vermont’s $33M transportation funding gap?
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont transportation officials are studying highway tolls as a potential solution to fill a growing hole in the state’s budget. Faltering gasoline tax collections are expected to leave a $33 million gap in
Lebanon Italian market owner navigates tariff impact on imported goods
LEBANON, N.H.. (WCAX) – Owners of a newly-opened Italian market in Lebanon, New Hampshire, are weathering the impact of tariffs and the threats of new ones. Pellegrino’s Italian Market is located just off the green in downtown
Using a space heater this winter? Here’s how to stay safe
TOWN OF WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) – Wood stoves, natural gas furnaces, fireplaces all heat homes. But Town of Watertown Fire Department Assistant Chief Fred Sourwine thinks more people could be going smaller this winter with a
802 News: Extreme outdoor survival with Jessie Krebs
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Recent outdoor emergencies in Vermont highlight the importance of proper preparation and survival skills. Two canoeists capsized last month on Lake Champlain. One died, the other was stuck overnight after swimming to Knight’s
Vermont 5th graders compete to become the state’s 1st ‘Kid Governor’
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Seven Vermont fifth graders are vying to become the state’s first “Kid Governor.” The Vermont secretary of state launched the initiative to boost youth civic engagement after recent data showed many young people
NY Attorney General reminds residents of laws regarding utility shut-offs during winter season
NEW YORK (WBNG) — New York Attorney General Letitia James is reminding New Yorkers of their utility rights as temperatures drop. Residential customers in New York have legal protections for essential winter weather services, including heat and
Burlington Electric proposes fee changes for customers
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington Electric customers might see some changes on their bills under a proposal pending state approval. Some fees are going up, including meter removal, reconnection fees, and power problem investigations. But others were
SBA chief visits local businesses, pitches program to ease tariff pain
WILLISTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Top Trump administration officials say they are working to ease the burden of tariffs on small businesses. U.S. Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler visited Rigorous Technology, a Williston-based business that creates software for
West Rutland opens 24 affordable housing units in downtown redevelopment
WEST RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – Three vacant properties in West Rutland have been redeveloped into 24 affordable and energy-efficient housing units. The Marble Village Apartments project was funded by $13 million from a private-public partnership, including a