Victim in fatal Manchester, N.H. fire identified
MANCHESTER, N.H. (WCAX) – We now know the victim’s name in the fatal New Year’s Day apartment building fire in Manchester, New Hampshire. 70-year-old Thomas J. Casey of Manchester died of smoke inhalation. Four people remain in
Hinesburg fire department launches backcountry rescue squad
HINESBURG, Vt. (WCAX) – The Hinesburg Fire Department is developing a new backcountry rescue squad with help from a $7,000 grant that officials call “transformative.” The funding comes from the Shelburne Charlotte Hinesburg Interfaith Projects, known as
Nature Conservancy expands North Pawlet Hills conservation area
PAWLET, Vt. (WCAX) – The Nature Conservancy has acquired another 190 acres for the North Pawlet Hills Natural Area, expanding conservation efforts in southern Vermont. The area near Haystack, Middle, and Bald mountains, called “The Three Sisters,”
Vermont 2026 election outlook hinges on Gov. Scott’s decision
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – With just 11 months before Election Day, Vermont’s campaign trail remains quiet as potential candidates await Republican Gov. Phil Scott’s decision on whether to seek a sixth term. Political observers say big political
House fires on the rise across the region; chimney and wood stoves spark many
ESSEX JCT., Vt. (WCAX) – House fires are on the rise across the region, with chimney and wood stoves sparking many of them. The Essex Junction Fire Department responded to nine fires in 2025, a big jump
Lebanon opens two public ice rinks at Pat Walsh Park
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) – Two public ice rinks are now open in Lebanon’s Pat Walsh Park, offering outdoor recreation opportunities day and night in the Upper Valley. The rinks are maintained by the city’s parks and recreation
Burlington marina dredging projects delayed
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington’s plans for dredging its two city marinas have been delayed by weather and the contractor’s workload. “We’re still moving ahead, there’s just been a delay essentially because of the weather conditions,” said
Vermont Adaptive expands access through merger with Bromley center
BROMLEY, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Adaptive is increasing access to adaptive outdoor exploration after merging with the BART Adaptive Sports Center last year. The organization offers winter sports with the help of volunteers at Bromley and Stratton
Pets with Potential: Meet Casilda, Glitterpants, and Dino
CLAREMONT, N.H. (WCAX) – This week’s Pets with Potential come from the Sullivan County Humane Society in Claremont. Casilda is an 8-year-old spayed female cat. Staff say she is sweet and well-rounded, and does well with other
Vt. hospital says new safety measures keeping weapons out of ER
BERLIN, Vt. (WCAX) – A new Vermont law aims to prevent workplace violence against health care workers. Our Cam Smith looks at how one hospital is prioritizing safety. Over the last year, the Central Vermont Medical Center