Danville residents to vote Saturday on closing high school
DANVILLE, Vt. (WCAX) – With school consolidation on the minds of many around the state, Danville residents will vote this weekend on a non-binding measure to close the town’s high school. Danville High School students are hard
Migrants have food, services and Holy Communion brought to farms
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Rev. Luis Barrera Hernandez arrived in Vermont in 2024 with an assignment from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington to hold Spanish-language masses for the hundreds of Hispanic farmworkers and their families who
Rutland Regional pediatric unit closure faces regulatory review
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – A planned closure of the inpatient pediatric unit at Rutland Regional Medical Center is causing concerns for some families in the Rutland area, as well as attention from state health care regulators. Rutland
Democratic leaders agree with governor that school consolidation must go forward
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Another projected double-digit property tax increase is adding urgency to calls for education funding reform, and Republican Gov. Phil Scott and Democratic leaders on Wednesday say they agree about the need for school
Brattleboro kicks off holidays with inaugural Festival of Miniatures
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) – The town of Brattleboro is home to about 12,000 people. Located near the Massachusetts border, it’s known for the Harris Hill Ski Jump and a thriving arts and culture scene. And as Cat
Snowstorm contributed to 182 crashes across our region
WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – First responders had a busy day on Tuesday as winter weather caused numerous crashes across Vermont and New Hampshire. The Vermont State Police say they responded to 90 weather-related crashes statewide. Forty-two of
Troy’s Toy Drive enters 11th year with Saturday event
ESSEX JCT, Vt. (WCAX) – Troy Austin’s annual toy drive is entering its 11th year, with organizers hoping to surpass last year’s collection. The event will take place on Saturday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Albert
Hanover to kick off ‘Home for the Holidays’ events
HANOVER, N.H. (WCAX) – Decorations are going up in Hanover for a town-wide celebration of the holiday season that encourages residents to support local businesses. Hanover Parks and Recreation staff were decorating a Christmas tree on Wednesday
Sheriff warns of holiday scam calls using real deputies’ names
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scam callers impersonating real deputies to ask for money during the holiday season. Sheriff Dave Favro said scammers use the names of actual deputies
Former Lamoille County child care provider pleads not guilty to cruelty charges
HYDE PARK, Vt. (WCAX) – A former Lamoille County child care provider has pleaded not guilty to multiple child cruelty charges. Savannah McKenzie, 34, was charged in October with endangering infants in her care, in part by