Burlington city budget passes with additional police officer positions
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington’s City Council approved the city’s budget for the next fiscal year Monday night on a 10-1 vote. The budget takes effect July 1 and represents about a 4% increase compared to last
Gas prices fall across the region
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Prices at the gas pump are falling following Sunday’s announcement of a cease-fire with Iran. According to AAA, a gallon of gas in Vermont costs $4.31 on average. That’s lower than a week
Made in Vermont: Informal engineering for just about anything
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – Everything starts with an idea. From brain scanner, to pet feeder, to burrito holder, no idea is too daunting for mechanical engineer Sam Holland and the company he co-founded, Informal. They take a
Balint pitches Vermont housing model for national rollout
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Congresswoman Becca Balint is trying again to get millions in funding through as part of her Community Housing Act. The legislation aims to lower the cost of ownership and ensure it stays
Impressive recent heavy rains continue long-term drought recovery
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The past few days, especially the last 24 hours have been pretty damp with near steady rain and bouts of heavy downpours. After a historic severe drought gripped the region at the end
Milton road work underway to redesign three-way stop
MILTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Town of Milton is heading into a busy construction season, with several infrastructure projects, including one right in the center of town aimed at improving safety. Work is underway on the so-called
New childcare facility to be built in Clinton County
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – Across the region, childcare openings are few and far between. In New York’s North Country, $1 million from the Northern Border Regional Commission will help address the issue in Clinton County. The Development
Is that snow in June? No, it’s cottonwood pollen
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – If you have seen clumps of cottonwood pollen blanketing Vermont streets and creating what looks like snow in summer, you are not alone. We’re getting answers about the white, fluffy clumps that typically
Burlington High School students bid farewell to downtown Macy’s campus
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Monday was the last day of school for Burlington High School students and the end of an era, as they said goodbye to the former Macy’s department store. Burlington High School students walked
Enosburg Falls woman wins Star Spangled Sing-Off
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A winner has been crowned in the Star Spangled Sing-Off competition. Amy Lovelette Desrosiers of Enosburg Falls got the most votes in the contest. She has performed the anthem at UVM men’s basketball