Juvenile takes holiday joyride in stolen car
PUTNEY, Vt. (WCAX) – A juvenile took a joyride to Santa’s Land on Friday in Putney. State police say a kid took their family car and tried to drive to the small amusement park in southern Vermont.
Post-Christmas shopping deals draw crowds
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Shoppers returned to University Mall the day after Christmas, drawn by steep discounts and post-holiday sales that rival Black Friday deals. Many stores offered significant markdowns, with some discounts reaching 75 to
Local fire official offers safety advice as families gather for holidays
MORRISONVILLE, N.Y. (WCAX) – The holidays bring family gatherings, gifts and cooking, but they also increase fire risks, according to Morrisonville Fire Chief Mike Recore. Recore offered several fire prevention tips for the holiday season. For families
Canadian visitors staying away from Vermont amid political tensions
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – While Vermont small businesses typically see a holiday shopping boost, this year, some saw reduced foot traffic as Canadian visitors stayed away amid lingering political tensions. St. Johnsbury, the gateway to the
How Montpelier native Adm. George Dewey shaped America’s naval power
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A man born in Montpelier 188 years ago changed the course of America’s Navy and its involvement in the Pacific. George Dewey was born and grew up in Montpelier in the 1830s, later
Lake Placid offers free winter events this weekend
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (WCAX) – Lake Placid will host free winter events this weekend for families and visitors. The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism’s Campfire and Cocoa event begins tonight at Mid’s Park on Main Street. The
Pets with Potential: Mischa, Stuart, Ashton and Caroline
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – Looking to add a cat or two to your family this winter? These Pets with Potential are waiting at the Kingdom Animal Shelter in St. Johnsbury for their forever homes. Mischa is
Vermont Super Senior’s volunteer efforts immortalized in plant name
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – At the University of Vermont, 95-year-old Hilda White has volunteered at the Pringle Herbarium for 28 years, mounting plants from around the world and preserving them for future generations. “Well, we have lots
‘All’s Fair’ renewed for Season 2 at Hulu
“All’s Fair” starring Kim Kardashian has been renewed for Season 2 at Hulu. Despite being critically-panned, the series – co-created and executive produced by Ryan Murphy – has been a ratings hit, launching at No. 1 on
Snoop Dogg’s “Holiday Halftime Party” on Netflix’s NFL Game Day features Lainey Wilson, HUNTR/X, and Andrea Bocelli
Snoop Dogg headlined the 2025 NFL Christmas Gameday Halftime Show on Netflix, titled “Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party,” featuring special guests Lainey Wilson, the singers from Netflix’s K-Pop Demon Hunters (Ejae, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami), and opera stars