Vermont City Marathon to close downtown streets this weekend
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – If you’re in Burlington this weekend, be aware of road closures as the Vermont City Marathon takes over town. Several city streets are closed throughout the weekend leading up to Sunday’s race. That
Bat tests positive for rabies in Franklin County, New York
MALONE, N.Y. (WCAX) – A bat tested positive for rabies in Franklin County, New York, marking the county’s first rabies case of the year. Franklin County Public Health officials said it was found in the town of
Woman accused of shoplifting, fleeing in accomplice’s car
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – An Essex woman is due in court Friday after police said she shoplifted and swiped the getaway car. It started Thursday afternoon at the University Mall. South Burlington Police said Jamie Blake, 37,
Rutland woman pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – A Rutland woman has pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud, according to the Vermont Attorney General’s Office. Emily St. Peter, 48, was charged with falsely billing Medicaid for caregiver services that she did not
Vermont Green FC Men’s and Women’s matches return to WYCI for a record-setting 2026 season
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Green FC returns to the pitch at Virtue Field for the 2026 season, and to television on WYCI this Saturday, May 23, with the Vermont Green Women hosting the Hudson Valley Crusaders
New Hampshire man hospitalized after officer-involved shooting
MILAN, N.H. (WCAX) – A New Hampshire man is in the hospital after an officer-involved shooting. New Hampshire State Police said it happened Thursday evening in the town of Milan in Coos County. Troopers were responding to
Authorities seek information on one-year anniversary of Brandon man’s death
BRANDON, Vt. (WCAX) – Authorities are asking for the public’s help as they continue investigating the suspicious death of a Brandon man nearly one year ago. Brian Bailey, 46, was found dead at his Champearl Road home
Pets with Potential: Meet Earl, Figaro, and ferret trio
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – This week’s Pets with Potential come from the Humane Society of Chittenden County in South Burlington. Earl is a one-year-old dog with a tail that never stops wagging. Shelter staff describes him
CVPH to hold mass casualty drill Friday
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – A mass casualty drill is taking place Friday morning at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh. Officials say the drill is being held in partnership with SUNY Plattsburgh and other regional emergency response
NASA soon to launch groundbreaking telescope
NASA is readying to launch its self-proclaimed “cosmic detective,” the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which is designed to create the largest existing catalogue of the night sky. After over a decade of work, staff at NASA’s