Motorcycle crash causes downtown Burlington road closures
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A motorcycle crash snarled traffic in downtown Burlington on Tuesday night. A portion of South Willard Street is shut down after College Street due to that crash, which involved a motorcycle and a
Person hit and killed by Amtrak train in Claremont, officials say
CLAREMONT, N.H. (WCAX) – Officials have confirmed to Channel 3 that a person was struck and killed by an Amtrak train in Claremont, New Hampshire, on Tuesday night. According to Amtrak, around 6 p.m., the Vermonter train
Near-record heat builds towards the end of the week across the Northeast
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A dramatic pattern flip is bringing summer-like heat to the region this week, with temperatures building toward near-record territory by Thursday. Low humidity will keep conditions comfortable throughout the warmup—this is the kind
Students complete new mural at Oakledge Park
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Some Burlington students are combining math and art to make a new mural at Oakledge Park. The mural is a continuation of the first section that students from Eagle Bay Academy created last
Motorcyclist plans 6,000-mile ride to raise money for recovery center
SOUTH HERO, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont motorcycle rider is using an ambitious ride to raise money for a recovery organization and to show others that getting sober is possible. Riding a motorcycle is a way of
Wildlife experts track Vermont pollinators’ preferences
NORWICH, Vt. (WCAX) – Wildlife experts are working to figure out where pollinators spend the most time in the region. At an apple orchard in Norwich, Edy Cheremond with the Vermont Center for Ecostudies checks out crops.
Victims in 2023 Burlington shooting testify in closed hearing
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Three Palestinian-American college students injured in a 2023 Burlington shooting testified in court Tuesday ahead of the fall trial of the alleged shooter. Jason Eaton is accused of attempted murder in the unprovoked
Randolph’s July 4 parade route changes, sparking pushback from residents
RANDOLPH, Vt. (WCAX) – Communities across the region are planning July 4 celebrations for America’s 250th birthday, including a parade in Randolph that has been taking place for decades. But this year’s route has created a roadblock
Long Trail Brewing unveils 168-beer pack for National Trails Day
BRIDGEWATER CORNERS, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont brewery is living up to its name to help celebrate the outdoors. Long Trail Brewing Company is unveiling its “Reallllly Long Trail Ale Pack” in honor of National Trails Day
New York budget includes $100 million for Olympic facilities
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (WCAX) – Olympic facilities in the North Country are going to be funded for $100 million under the recently passed New York state budget, supporting maintenance as well as drawing new events. It comes