English

www.wcax.com

Today News

12

Arson Awareness Week focuses on protecting houses of worship

www.wcax.com

This week marks the 50th annual Arson Awareness Week, and this year, the focus is on protecting houses of worship.

Vt. Fish and Wildlife warns to leave fawns alone

www.wcax.com

Baby animals may look like something to fawn over, but Vermont Fish and Wildlife is reminding you to leave them alone.

11

Student journalists spread positive news

www.wcax.com

One school in Shelburne is getting young journalists fired up to spread good news.

05

Warehouse next to Stowe Public Safety building catches fire

www.wcax.com

A warehouse behind the Stowe Public Safety building on Route 100 caught fire Wednesday evening.

Vermont police locate 2 missing children

www.wcax.com

Vermont police are searching for two missing children in connection with a report of custodial inference.

01

Simulator provides four-season golf in the Upper Valley

www.wcax.com

A business in the Upper Valley is offering a state-of-the-art simulator that provides year-round practice and pro tips.

Gov. Scott weighs bill loosening insurance prior authorization

www.wcax.com

A bill that gives health care providers more flexibility to order tests and procedures for patients without insurance prior authorization is in the hands of Governor Phil Scott.

Opioid overdose deaths declined in 2023, Vt. health officials say

www.wcax.com

It comes as Vermont lawmakers work out policy differences between themselves and the governor about the best approach to keep the numbers falling.

Big changes on the books for the Winooski Memorial Library

www.wcax.com

Big changes are slated to come to Winooski. Our Laura Ullman went to the O'Brien Community Center to learn about the $17.5 million renovation project.

Wednesday, May 8

00

Older Vermonters who have given up driving can face isolation, loneliness

www.wcax.com

Vermont’s transportation agencies often shuttle seniors to doctor’s appointments or the grocery store, but the system can fall short when it comes to just about anything else, especially in more rural areas.

Gov. Scott threatens to veto ‘Yield Bill’ for not providing adequate tax relief

www.wcax.com

After repeated failed attempts to pass school budgets, voters in several Vermont school districts on Tuesday gave the green light to spending measures.

Rutland expo aims to attract young people to careers in health care

www.wcax.com

An expo taking place in Rutland on Wednesday is aimed at attracting young people to careers in health care.

Burlington businesses say Main St. construction putting a dent in their bottom line

www.wcax.com

Burlington’s multi-year makeover of Main Street got underway earlier this year but some businesses say it’s already hurting their bottom line.

23

Northern NY man convicted of manslaughter in deadly hit-and-run

www.wcax.com

Jurors have convicted a Northern New York man of manslaughter for running over his boss in a deadly hit-and-run.

802 News Podcast: Vermont’s stretched medical safety net

www.wcax.com

More and more people are seeking health care at Vermont’s free clinics, but the dramatic rise in the number of clients exposes a gaping hole in the increasingly unaffordable Vermont medical system.

VA Medical Center celebrates anniversary of veterans coffee hour

www.wcax.com

A special weekly coffee hour in the Upper Valley celebrated a milestone on Wednesday.

22

Man acquitted in deadly NH crash tries to get driver’s license back

www.wcax.com

The man acquitted in a crash that killed seven motorcyclists in New Hampshire was back in court on Wednesday trying to get his driver's license back.

20

Vt. police seek ‘artist’ behind vandalism in playful social media post

www.wcax.com

Northfield police are asking the public for help identifying an "artist" who left their mark on the town.

19

UVM student organizers decide to take down pro-Palestinian encampment

www.wcax.com

After 10 days of a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Vermont, students say most of the tents are coming down Wednesday.

Police arrest 3 in Northern NY drug raid

www.wcax.com

Police say a drug investigation in the North Country led to the arrests of three people.

17

Sen. Sanders introduces resolution to support protesters

www.wcax.com

Student protesters are getting support from Washington as Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders calls on the Senate to protect their First Amendment rights.

WATCH LIVE: Governor Scott’s Weekly Press Conference

www.wcax.com

Tune in to our 12 p.m. livestream of Governor Scott’s press conference.

Vermonters in several school districts approve revised budgets

www.wcax.com

Voters hit the polls again in many Vermont communities on Tuesday to decide on their school budgets.

16

Welch highlights report targeting big pharma

www.wcax.com

Vermont Sen. Peter Welch is joining other lawmakers in calling out big pharmaceutical companies for continuing to put profits over patients.

Vt. Lakes and Ponds Program seeks summer volunteers

www.wcax.com

The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation is looking for a few good volunteers to keep the state’s water bodies clean.

UVM Medical Center sees increase in need for food bank services

www.wcax.com

Vermont’s largest hospital is working to promote accessible, healthy food to all Vermonters.

New program facilitates college transfer process

www.wcax.com

Transferring credits between the Community College of Vermont and some other Vermont colleges will soon become easier.

NH pushes for residents to get REAL IDs

www.wcax.com

New Hampshire officials have launched a year-long education campaign encouraging residents to get REAL ID-compliant identification.

15

UEFA soccer coverage to move Channel 3 News at 4 pm to WYCI

www.wcax.com

A programming note for Tuesday, May 8. Due to UEFA Champions League soccer games, the Channel 3 News at 4 p.m. will air on our sister station, WYCI.

Zhukovskyy back in court to get driver’s license reinstated

www.wcax.com

A New Hampshire man acquitted in the deaths of seven motorcyclists is expected back in court on Wednesday to get his driver’s license reinstated.