Lake Champlain Advisory Committee lays out action plan to maintain lake health
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Lake Champlain is healing. That’s according to its leading experts. But, they also argue the state has a long way to go if it wants to adapt to the Earth’s changing climate and
Made in Vermont: Divella Designs
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. (WCAX) – In a serene, sunlit studio tucked away in Springfield, Dianne Culbertson‑Jacques sits at her bench sawing silver for Divella Designs. It’s her brand of handmade jewelry inspired by the woods and fields around
Christmas Bureau expects to see greater need in Clinton County this year
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – Volunteers at the Christmas Bureau have been busy compiling an assortment of gifts for families across Clinton County this month, as the group prepares for what could be a busier-than-usual year. Linda Schneider
Lebanon landfill users to face higher rates starting in January
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) – It’s about to get more expensive to dump your trash in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Residents and nonresidents will see rate increases across the board beginning on the first of the year. The landfill
Vt. Democratic Party chair calls for Addison County prosecutor to resign
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Renewed calls are being made for the embattled Addison County state’s attorney to resign, but Eva Vekos told WCAX News she will “absolutely not” step down. Vermont Democratic Party Chair Lachlan Francis on
Thousands of Vermonters brace for big health insurance rate hikes
WAITSFIELD, Vt. (WCAX) – Pandemic-era subsidies are set to expire in the new year, and many Vermonters are beginning to receive their new insurance bills, with some seeing whopping increases. Paul Strafford is self-employed, splitting his year
Schools navigate AI challenges as technology disrupts traditional education
HINESBURG, Vt. (WCAX) – With the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, educators are figuring out how to make sure they’re teaching their students and not ChatGPT. It’s an ongoing conversation as many schools have tried unsuccessfully to
Therapy cat brings comfort, joy to Vermont nursing home residents
BERLIN, Vt. (WCAX) – While therapy dogs are common, felines are newer to the certified therapy world, but one Maine coon in Vermont is proving cats can get the job done, too. An extra special weekly guest
Welch tours Vt. school as Senate passes bill to bring whole milk back to cafeterias
ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) – Whole milk could make a comeback in kids’ cafeterias. Vermont Sen. Peter Welch on Monday joined top state agriculture and dairy industry leaders to tour a St. Albans City school and taste
Federal grants bring millions for Vt. housing, welcome center study
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Millions of dollars in federal funding is on the way to drive economic development in Vermont. The Northern Border Regional Commission has awarded Vermont grants to study a new welcome center in Highgate