802 News: Struggling boys and young men
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The numbers are alarming; many boys and young men across the country, including in Vermont, are suffering from increased social isolation, high rates of opioid deaths, and suicides. “Gone Guys,” a documentary produced
GameStop closures hit Vermont, New York and New Hampshire
WILLISTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Video game retailer GameStop is closing some of its locations in Vermont, New York and New Hampshire. The Williston store has shut down, with crews packing up on Tuesday. The Rutland store’s last
Lake Morey Skate Trail opens for the season
FAIRLEE, Vt. (WCAX) – A popular winter attraction in the Upper Valley is back open as outdoor enthusiasts lace up their skates at the Lake Morey Skating Trail. It feels almost like being able to fly, gliding
Donation helps keep Burlington emergency shelter staffed this winter
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A big donation is helping to keep a Burlington emergency shelter staffed this winter. The nonprofit Katie’s Kids Foundation donated $10,000 to support the Champlain Place Emergency Shelter in Burlington. It comes as
Medal of Honor recipients get pension increase under Hassan bill
WASHINGTON (WCAX) – Medal of Honor recipients will receive bigger pensions, thanks in part to legislation led by New Hampshire Sen. Maggie Hassan. The Medal of Honor Act raises those pensions to $67,500 a year. It was
Goodlander spared as Pentagon moves against Kelly over video
WASHINGTON (WCAX) – New Hampshire Rep. Maggie Goodlander and other lawmakers who appeared with Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly in a video calling on service members to “refuse illegal orders” are not facing Pentagon action, even as Defense
This Day in History – Jan. 6, 1977
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – On this day in history, another first for a Vermont woman. It was Jan. 6, 1977, and Janet Brown was ordained in the Episcopal Church, making her the first woman in Vermont to
Vermonters to rally on anniversary of Capitol riot
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Community members have planned protests across the greater Burlington area on Tuesday, the anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Members of Champlain Valley Indivisible will gather at two locations on
The green mountains give the green light for new pesticides
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A hotly debated pesticide is on its way to Vermont and another is on the table. State officials are following in the footsteps of federal pesticide approvals. In November, the U.S. Environmental Protection
MGM+ acquires Kaley Cuoco mystery-thriller series ‘Vanished’
Kaley Cuoco and Sam Claflin are set to star in the four-part mystery-thriller Vanished, which was officially acquired by MGM+ for the U.S., Spain, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands and Latin America. Prime Video had previously announced deals for the