VTrans shares plans to spread limited road salt supply across our region
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Over the last several weeks, we’ve told you how a region-wide salt shortage is affecting Vermont roads, and you’ve shared your frustrations about the slick conditions with us. There seems to be a
Vt. House passes bill tackling online sextortion
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont lawmakers are taking action to protect people from being extorted online. At the statehouse on Thursday, lawmakers passed a bill aimed at strengthening protections against voyeurism, sextortion, and the non-consensual sharing of
Vt. Republicans try to force land use bill to the House floor while Democratic committee leadership is on vacation
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Statehouse Republicans tried to force a land use bill to the House floor. The chair of the House Environment Committee, Democrat Amy Sheldon of Middlebury, is on vacation. House Republicans, who serve in
First complete freeze of Lake Champlain since 2019 imminent amid rapidly growing ice coverage
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Our First Alert Weather Team has been closely monitoring Lake Champlain and its rapidly expanding ice coverage over the past two and a half weeks. On Jan. 24, lake ice only expanded about
Scott calls ICE shooting ‘cold-blooded murder,’ urges Trump to act
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Governor Phil Scott this week defended his criticism of ICE actions in Minneapolis, calling one shooting a “cold-blooded murder” and saying the Trump administration’s approach was “egregious.” “If cooler heads had prevailed, if
Charlotte Super Senior finds passion in art and dance
CHARLOTTE, Vt. (WCAX) – Judy Tuttle has an eye for detail, whether she’s hanging art for a show at the Charlotte Senior Center or creating her own paintings. “So, right now I’m trying to match that group
Scott administration seeks federal waiver to restrict junk food purchases with SNAP benefits
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The Scott administration is pursuing a federal waiver aimed at encouraging healthier options at the checkout for people enrolled in the SNAP program, known in Vermont as 3SquaresVT. About one in 10 Vermonters
Young moose draws crowds, concerns in Killington
KILLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – An unusual sight is attracting the eye of many in the popular Vermont ski town as a young moose has been hanging around a busy area in Killington. A two-year-old bull moose dubbed
Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union selects new superintendent
HARDWICK, Vt. (WCAX) – The Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union has selected a new superintendent. Rebecca Tatistcheff was elected unanimously by the board. Online records show she was previously principal of the Cabot School and U-32 High School.
Increasing sunshine: Today is our first day with 10 hours or more of daylight
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – You may have been noticing lately that the sun has been lingering in our sky after 5 p.m. recently. That’s a sign that despite the cold weather on the way, spring is starting