Vt. Agricultural Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame announced the 2026 inductees to be recognized for their dedication and achievements. Courtney Banach of Addison has been selected as this year’s Emerging Leader for her work
Vermont barn-building ‘legend’ still visits every job site at 83
ORWELL, Vt. (WCAX) – Bud Carpenter is about to take a trip down memory lane. “Heading to Poultney,” Carpenter said. The ride there is dotted with silos, with many of the barns he built. “This is one
‘Rural Vermont Rising’ movement forces legislative reversals
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A growing grassroots political movement has become a potent tool impacting policy at the Statehouse. The group “Rural Vermont Rising” sprang up seemingly overnight and forced an about-face on major legislation on land
City Market faces ‘culturally and financially challenging’ years
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington’s only downtown grocery store is sounding the alarm about its financial health, with the co-op’s board warning members the past several years have been “culturally and financially challenging.” The board of directors
Cyclists speak out after fatal NH crash
NORTH HAVERHILL, N.H. (WCAX) – A fatal crash last month involving a cyclist has the Upper Valley cycling community speaking out about safety concerns. According to police, 72-year-old Joseph Miller was riding north on his road bike
Student-musicians showcase skills at Burlington’s Discover Jazz Festival
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington’s Discover Jazz Festival is underway, and along with renowned professionals, the festival features plenty of aspiring jazz musicians. Students from across Vermont and northern New York are showcasing their skills at stages
Celebrated cyclist and teacher Andy Bishop dies at 61
HANOVER, N.H. (WCAX) – Celebrated cyclist Andy Bishop passed away this week. Bishop raced in the Tour de France three times. He was a teammate of Lance Armstrong in the 1990s. When he retired from professional cycling,
Plainfield man on trial for decades-old child sexual assault allegations
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) – A Plainfield man accused of sexually assaulting multiple children decades ago is now on trial. Anthony Bagalio was arrested in 2021 for allegedly sexually assaulting multiple children starting in the 1990s. Thursday morning,
Bennington Rescue Squad now wearing body cameras
BENNINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Most police around the region have started wearing body cameras in recent years, and now the Bennington Rescue Squad is joining those ranks. They upload the footage to a cloud service where only
UVM Medical Center residents rally for better pay, working conditions
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Dozens of residents and fellow physicians at UVM Medical Center staged a rally outside the hospital Thursday to push for an improved contract with higher wages. About 400 of the doctors-in-training have been