Expert advice on how to keep your pets safe during extreme cold
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – As frigid temperatures grip the region, pet owners are taking extra precautions to keep their furry companions safe during outdoor activities. Sean McGrath brought his dog, Kalvin, to a South Burlington dog
Stuck in Vermont: Vermonters struggle with rising health insurance costs
CORNWALL, Vt. (WCAX) – Many Vermonters experienced huge cost increases in health insurance premiums as health care subsidies expired. In this “Stuck in Vermont,” Seven Days’ Eva Sollberger introduces us to a family of four whose premiums
Livestock owners prepare animals for bitter cold with extra feed, shelter
VERSHIRE, Vt. (WCAX) – Horse and cattle owners are preparing to take care of their animals that spend much of their time out in the elements as frigid temperatures bear down on the region. Sarah McRae Thrasher
Pets with Potential: Miller, Binx and Reese’s
PITTSFORD, Vt. (WCAX) – With the cold stretch we’re getting into, you may be looking for something or someone to warm your heart. How about a Pet with Potential from the Rutland County Humane Society? Miller is
Vermont responds to dangerous cold with extended police patrols, safety tips
WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont State Police will implement “freeze patrols” amid dangerously cold weather expected to grip the region this weekend, ensuring continuous law enforcement coverage during the extreme conditions. The extended police coverage means night
Snow totals town-by-town for Vermont and New York Sunday into Monday
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont, New York, and the Upper Valley are bracing for its biggest snowfall since February of last year. Snow begins falling late Sunday evening and continues through Monday. Winter Storm Watches and Warnings
Former Plymouth State athlete killed in skiing accident in Japan
PLYMOUTH, N.H. (WCAX) – A former Plymouth State University skier died in a backwoods ski accident this past weekend in Japan. PSU said on social media that Max Martin, class of 2016, died in the accident. Martin
Sanders to hold town meeting on Vermont health care costs
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders will hold a town meeting on Friday about the skyrocketing costs of health care in Vermont. The senator will be joined by UVM Health CEO Dr. Stephen Leffler to
Fire crews battle blaze in Corinth
CORINTH, Vt. (WCAX) – Crews battled a fire in Corinth on Thursday that sent flames spilling out of the structure. The Bradford Fire Department posted a photo of the fire on Facebook. They said it broke out
Overnight shelters open across Vermont as extreme cold moves in
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – As the extreme cold weather moves into our region, overnight shelters are opening across Vermont for people who need somewhere warm to stay on Friday night. The shelters span from Bennington to Newport: