White River Jct. VA Medical Center receives 5-star rating
WHITE RIVER JCT., Vt. (WCAX) – The VA Medical Center in White River Junction has received top scores from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The annual report gave it a five -star rating for factors
Workforce summit gives Vermont students hands-on look at skilled trades
CASTLETON, Vt. (WCAX) – High schoolers and middle schoolers from across the state got hands-on experience and learned what their next steps could be at the second annual Workforce in Motion Summit in Castleton. Graeson Audette and
Fort Ticonderoga to honor fallen soldiers with Memorial Day weekend events
FORT TICONDEROGA, N.Y. (WCAX) – Staff at Fort Ticonderoga will bring history to life this Memorial Day weekend as the countdown to America 250 continues. “Visitors are able to step into the actual site and with the
Bike ferry opens for the season
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – Folks can start using the bike ferry starting Friday. The ferry, run by nonprofit Local Motion, connects the Colchester Causeway and South Hero, creating an economic boost to the region. “They love to
Governor, lawmakers reach tentative deal on Vermont education reform
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A possible deal has emerged between the governor and lawmakers in the battle over education reform. Gov. Phil Scott has stuck to a firm message thus far that forced school district mergers must
Upper Valley nurses work with horses to cope with job stress
SHARON, Vt. (WCAX) – Upper Valley nurses have been trading in their scrubs for blue jeans the past six weeks, working with horses to become better caregivers. Savannah Smith is a med-surg nurse at Alice Peck Day
Vermont Brewers Festival
The Vermont Brewers Festival returns to Burlington Waterfront Park July 17–18 for its 33rd year celebrating Vermont craft beer. Enjoy 200+ beers, local food, live music, games, and stunning Lake Champlain views across three tasting sessions —
Senate gives nod to bottle bill that could raise drink prices
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Senate gave preliminary approval Friday to a new bottle bill that would increase what’s known as the producer handling fee by a penny. Those revenues would help redemption centers make upgrades,
Killington to wrap up ski season this weekend
KILLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – One of the last open ski resorts in the Northeast will spin its final ski lifts for the season this weekend. Killington Resort’s yearly goal is to have skiing into June, but its
Barton man accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old
BARTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Barton man is behind bars, accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old. Vermont State Police said 39-year-old Malik Daley of Barton had an inappropriate relationship with a minor and believed Daley had sexually