Attorneys general urge Congress to pass xylazine legislation
CONCORD, N.H. (WCAX) – A bipartisan coalition of more than 40 attorneys general across the U.S. is urging Congress to pass legislation addressing xylazine. The dangerous animal tranquilizer, widely known as “tranq,” is often mixed with fentanyl
Feds investigate NH school district over transgender bathroom policy
PETERBOROUGH, N.H. (WCAX) – The federal government opened a Title IX investigation Tuesday into a New Hampshire school district for allowing transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms based on gender identity. The U.S. Department of
Here’s a look at birthright citizenship, and how the world sees it, as Supreme Court case looms
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) -The Supreme Court is once again hearing arguments on whether President Donald Trump can deny citizenship to children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily. The Wednesday case stems
Police identify NH skier who died after fall at Sugarbush
WARREN, Vt. (WCAX) – Authorities have identified the New Hampshire man who died following a ski accident at Sugarbush’s Lincoln Peak over the weekend. It happened Saturday afternoon. Vermont State Police say Cory Hartman, 43, of Hampton,
Survey: Vermonters see no role for religion in public life
DURHAM, N.H. (WCAX) – A University of New Hampshire poll shows a majority of Vermonters believe religion does not belong in public life. The survey found that 67% of Vermonters don’t attend religious services, despite many attending
Pfizer to seek approval for Lyme vaccine as Vermont ranks among highest for cases
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Pfizer said it plans to seek regulatory approval of a new Lyme disease vaccine. It comes as Vermont continues to rank among the highest in the U.S. for the tick-borne disease. Vaccines for
Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kids
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that ban the discredited practice. An 8-1 high court majority sided
Why does rain smell so good? The science behind spring’s best scent
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Step outside today and take a deep breath. That fresh, earthy smell hitting your face? There’s actually some pretty cool science behind it. And the best part? You’re about to get plenty of
Child struck by pickup in Stowe
STOWE, Vt. (WCAX) – A six-year-old was hospitalized Monday afternoon after being struck by a pickup truck in Stowe. It happened just before 5 p.m. on the Mountain Road near the intersection of Edson Hill. The Vermont
Last day to make your guess for Joe’s Pond Ice Out
DANVILLE, Vt. (WCAX) – Joe’s Pond is getting ready for the 39th annual ice out contest. The event lets you guess when a cinder block placed on the ice will fall through. The closest guess wins a