Vote for Team Vermont’s snow sculpture for the People’s Choice Award!
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The international snow sculpture competition just wrapped up in Breckenridge, Colorado. Team Vermont was one of 12 teams to compete, and was only one of two from the United States. Unfortunately, its eight
Burlington joins in as another town facing region-wide road salt shortages
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The region-wide shortage of road salt continues to challenge Vermont road crews, and now, the Queen City is reporting a shortage. The city of Burlington’s Public Works Department said on social media that
Ambulance crash in Swanton sends four to the hospital
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A two-car crash involving an ambulance sent four people to the hospital tonight. A Mississauga Valley Rescue ambulance was doing a non-emergency transport to NorthWestern Medical Center when it was involved in a
Altercation during Burlington city council meeting highlights localized tensions amid Israel/Gaza conflict
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Activists clashed in the council chambers at Burlington City Hall. It was right before a city council meeting where councilors debated whether to put an advisory question on the Town Meeting Day ballot
Could rapid ice growth cause Lake Champlain to finally freeze over this winter?
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Lake ice is expanding rapidly across Lake Champlain as frigid temperatures persist. While a complete freeze-over is becoming increasingly rare, this winter could change that. Our story on the changing frequency of Lake
World champs bring jump rope magic to Northeast Kingdom students
BROWNINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Some Northeast Kingdom students on Wednesday got a special treat from some of the best in the jump rope world. The Orleans Central Supervisory Union’s new jump rope curriculum was born out of
How long will market conditions fuel the current gold rush?
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Rising precious metal prices are driving market activity, including in our region. The price of gold has risen to over $5,000 for one ounce, nearly $4,000 more than five years ago. Silver also
Historic Cornwall blacksmith shop for sale
CORNWALL, Vt. (WCAX) – A rare piece of Vermont’s industrial history is for sale in Cornwall. As Darren Perron reports in this week’s Vermont’s Own,” a stone blacksmith shop dating to 1791 sits just steps from Route
Gov. Scott stands with lawmakers demanding ICE reforms
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont leaders, including Republican Governor Phil Scott, are intensifying calls for changes to immigration enforcement in the wake of last week’s deadly shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis. It comes as agents involved
Vermont singer Noah Kahan announces new album
GUILFORD, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont singer-songwriter Noah Kahan announced a new album on Wednesday in an Instagram post. Kahan said the state of Vermont was part of the inspiration for the album and that he wrote part