Burlington measure would empower city workers to ticket for sidewalk violations
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A proposal to tweak a Burlington law would give more power to city workers after repeated complaints about sidewalks being blocked by overgrown vegetation or other obstructions. Marty French has walked the sidewalks
Horse-drawn wagon brings holiday cheer to White River Junction assisted living facility
WHITE RIVER JCT., Vt. (WCAX) – There was an unusual but oh-so-Vermont sight in White River Junction Tuesday — a horse-drawn wagon on the streets of downtown. The horses helped kick off a holiday party at The
802 News: Education reform plans hit a snag. What’s next?
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Lawmakers and the governor agreed last year to reform the state’s education system. Act 73 came in response to an increase of more than 40% in property taxes over the past five years,
Upper Valley ski areas prepare for opening day with community support
ENFIELD, N.H. (WCAX) – Many ski areas across the region have either already opened or will be soon, thanks to a cold snap and early snowfall. That will soon include two small mountains in the Upper Valley.
Statehouse ceremony honors victims of impaired, distracted driving crashes
MIDDLESEX, Vt. (WCAX) – A special ceremony on Tuesday honored Vermonters who have died in impaired and distracted driving crashes. Ribbons on a tree at the Statehouse represent lives lost on Vermont’s roads and highways. Alisha Miles’
Winooski superintendent testifies about airport detention
WASHINGTON (WCAX) – A Vermont superintendent shared his tale of detention before lawmakers in the nation’s capital on Tuesday. Winooski Superintendent Wilmer Chavarria was detained by immigration authorities in Houston this summer after visiting his mother in
Vermont police trying to identify suspects in wood pellet theft
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – Police are asking the public for help identifying two people suspected of stealing wood pellets from a St. Johnsbury store early Tuesday morning. It happened at about 3 a.m. at Morrison’s Feed
Winooski School District takes down website amid Somali flag backlash
WINOOSKI, Vt. (WCAX) – The Winooski School District has taken down its website amid an online backlash over a Somali flag display. The school district last week raised the flag in solidarity with the local Somali community
Off-trail ski trends spark increased rescues
STOWE, Vt. (WCAX) – Skiers venturing off the trail and getting stuck is a growing trend that search and rescue officials blame on social media and poor decision-making. The Mount Mansfield Ski Patrol is often the first
Welch criticizes Trump farm aid as inadequate long-term solution
WASHINGTON (WCAX) – Vermont Senator Peter Welch is among lawmakers criticizing the Trump administration’s $12 billion farm bailout. The president unveiled the package on Monday to help boost farmers who have struggled to sell their crops after