North Country Chamber launches campaign to strengthen ties with Canada
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – The North Country Chamber of Commerce unveiled a new campaign focused on fostering cultural ties with our Canadian neighbors. The “We Know Canadians As…” video was unveiled Monday morning in Plattsburgh. It includes
Crash closes 1 lane of Interstate 89 northbound
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – A traffic alert for drivers– police said Monday afternoon that one lane of northbound Interstate 89 in Colchester was closed because of a crash. Officials said at about 3:30 p.m. that the closure
Schumer says 3 of his New York offices were targeted with bomb threats
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said Monday that three of his New York offices were targeted with emailed bomb threats from an email address alleging the “2020 election was rigged.” Schumer said in a
Vt. property taxes set for another double-digit hike
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Experts are estimating another double-digit property tax hike for Vermonters. The Vermont Tax Department forecasts an average 12% property tax increase. Per-pupil spending is up nearly $1,000 over last year, a 6.8% jump.
New York’s cellphone ban in schools showing promising results, survey finds
NEW YORK STATE, (WBNG) — Results are starting to come in from schools across New York State regarding the statewide smartphone ban inside public schools, many of which have seen better learning and engagement from students. In
First Alert Weather Day: Tuesday Snowstorm
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – We’re tracking potentially heavy snow that will likely cause hazardous travel Tuesday. Due to the potential for widespread travel impacts, Tuesday is a First Alert Weather Day. Today is the calm before the
Flood-damaged section of Lamoille Valley Rail Trail reopens
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – A segment of the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail has reopened after flood damage forced it to close for more than a year. The section runs from Mount Vernon Street in St. Johnsbury
Applications for HEAP benefits now open
NEW YORK (WBNG) — The Home Energy Assistance Program, or HEAP, which helps New Yorkers heat their homes during the cold winter months, has been restored following the government shutdown. The program is intended to help lower-income
Interstate 91 back open after tractor-trailer crash
WESTMINSTER, Vt. (WCAX) – Interstate 91 southbound from Exit 5 in Westminster to Exit 4 in Putney is now back open following a tractor-trailer crash. We don’t yet have details on the crash, but will keep you
Miley Cyrus shares “Dream as One” from ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ soundtrack
Miley Cyrus has released “Dream as One,” a new song set to appear on the soundtrack for ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ premiering in theaters on December 19th. Cyrus co-wrote/co-produced the track along with Andrew Wyatt and Mark