Vermont became the 14th state on March 4, 1791. Here’s how it got there.
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont officially joined the United States on March 4, 1791 — nearly 15 years after the Declaration of Independence was signed. But the path to statehood was complicated by competing land claims from
Burlington Square on track for late ’27, early ‘28 completion
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Construction on Burlington Square, formally known as City Place, has been underway since 2022, and officials say the massive downtown development is on track for a late 2027, early 2028 completion date. Burlington
Remembering the father of U.S. cross-country skiing
PUTNEY, Vt. (WCAX) – John Caldwell, known as the father of U.S. cross-country skiing, died last week at the age of 97. Born in Michigan in 1928, Caldwell moved to Putney as a teenager. He went on
Hochul raises enforcement concerns with Trump’s border czar
ALBANY, N.Y. (WCAX) – New York Gov. Kathy Hochul met with Trump border czar Tom Homan Friday to share her concerns about immigration enforcement. Hochul says she wants federal authorities to remove dangerous criminals from New York
Stowe fire crews help injured owl
STOWE, Vt. (WCAX) – Stowe fire crews came to the aid of an injured owl Thursday. Crews found the barred owl outside their fire station and said it appeared unable to fly. They took it to a
Vermont National Guard change of command ceremony set for Saturday
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Leadership at the Vermont National Guard is changing hands Saturday, when Maj. Gen. Greg Knight relinquishes command as adjutant general to Brigadier General Henry Harder. Vermont lawmakers last month elected Harder to
Pets with Potential: Meet Arbor, Taran, Sweetheart, Luvbug, and Puff
CLAREMONT, N.H.(WCAX) – This week’s Pets with Potential come from the Sullivan County Humane Society in Claremont. Arbor and Taran are a bonded pair of one-year-old cats. Shelter staff describe Taran as a social butterfly who enjoys
See Kim Kardashian, Nikki Glaser in Netflix comedy ‘The Fifth Wheel’ directed by Eva Longoria
Netflix has unveiled first-look images from its upcoming comedy, The Fifth Wheel, directed by Eva Longoria (‘Desperate Housewives’). The photos show Kim Kardashian, Nikki Glaser, Brenda Song, and Fortune Feimster laughing together by a pickup truck. Netflix
Britney Spears arrested in California on suspicion of DUI
Britney Spears was taken into custody in Southern California on Wednesday night on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to local law enforcement. TMZ was first to report the news of Spears’ arrest. The 44-year-old singer
Britney Spears arrested in California on suspicion of DUI
Britney Spears was taken into custody in Southern California on Wednesday night on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to local law enforcement. TMZ was first to report the news of Spears’ arrest. The 44-year-old singer