Vermont lawmakers oppose ICE funding amid Minneapolis protests
WASHINGTON (WCAX) – Vermont’s congressional delegation is among lawmakers opposing increased immigration enforcement funding as massive protests continue in Minneapolis and a government funding deadline at the end of the month. The faceoff on Capitol Hill comes
Montpelier firefighters rescue man from Winooski River
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Fire crews rescued a person from the Winooski River Friday morning in Montpelier. City officials say the fire department got the call just before 8:30 that a man was in the water near
Troopers looking for driver involved in head-on crash
RANDOLPH, Vt. (WCAX) – Authorities are looking for the driver of a car involved in a hit-and-run crash early Thursday that sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries. Vermont State Police say it happened around
Iranian students at UVM plan solidarity protest
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Iranian students at the University of Vermont on Friday afternoon hope to make their voices heard about the ongoing government crackdown on protests in their country. Hundreds of protests have rocked the country
UVM Medical Center to allow personal bags in ER with new scanners
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The UVM Medical Center is making it easier to visit the emergency department by allowing personal bags with new screening technology. Starting Tuesday, patients and visitors will be able to bring personal bags
Pets with Potential: Meet Rita, Dallas, and Ozzy
SHELBURNE, Vt. (WCAX) – This week’s Pets with Potential come from Passion 4 Paws in Shelburne. Rita is a 4.5-year-old female described by shelter staff as quiet and observant. She loves toys, treats, and car rides, as
Man accused of shooting at New Hampshire country club indicted on first-degree murder, other charges
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A man accused of opening fire at a New Hampshire country club in September has been indicted on murder, attempted murder and assault charges, authorities said Thursday. Hunter Nadeau, 24, of Nashua, is
This Day in History: Vermonters speak out against war
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Protests were a regular scene in January of 1991. A 42-nation coalition led by the US was massing forces in the Middle East in response to Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait. This demonstration
ECHO Center to unveil dinosaur safari exhibit
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – If you want to see a life-size T-Rex or dig up dinosaur bones, the ECHO Leahy Center has an exhibit for you on Saturday. Our Sophia Thomas spoke to Grayson Grau about what’s
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ sequel officially in the works at Netflix
A sequel to Netflix’s smash hit animated musical movie ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is officially in the works at Netflix, slated to premiere in 2029. Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans are returning to direct the follow-up to the