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Wednesday, Aug 21

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Basketball players’ union files unfair labor practice charge against Dartmouth

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The union that represents the Dartmouth men's basketball team has filed an unfair labor practice charge against the school.

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New York State DMV website undergoes makeover

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The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles website has a new look.

Bus route cancellations cause concerns ahead of school year

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Regular school bus route cancellations left many South Burlington families in a lurch last year. This year, it appears the bus driver shortage is even worse.

UVM student arrivals likely to slow Burlington traffic

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Thousands of University of Vermont students are starting to arrive on campus, and that could mean traffic trouble in Burlington.

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Sanders speaks at Democratic convention, calls Trump’s agenda radical

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Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders was among the featured speakers Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

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Caledonia County Fair to donate opening night proceeds to flood relief

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The fun kicks off in the Northeast Kingdom on Wednesday as the Caledonia County Fair opens, and Wednesday night is dedicated to a special cause.

Vt. historical site receives federal funding for climate adaptation

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A southern Vermont historical site is getting federal attention to help with climate adaptation.

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Changes coming to St. Albans Creamery & Supply

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The St. Albans Creamery & Supply is getting out of the grocery business.

Burlington homeless encampment catches fire

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A homeless encampment in Burlington went up in flames Tuesday evening.

WATCH LIVE: WCAXtra Special Report

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Our Calvin Cutler is in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention. He updates us on the work Vermont’s 24 delegates are doing including fundraising, campaigning, and more.

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New funding to support Lake Memphremagog conservation

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Work is underway in the Memphremagog watershed with a focus on conservation.

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1st stretch of Burlington’s Champlain Parkway opens

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Local leaders gathered to celebrate the opening of the first piece of the Champlain Parkway in Burlington on Tuesday. But as our Lucy Caile reports, not everyone in the community is excited.

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Man spots rare big cat in Vermont

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A Vermont man got the surprise of a lifetime when he spotted a rare big cat, and he got it on camera. Our Katharine Huntley was on the prowl following the sighting in Southern Vermont.

North Country distilleries react to new state law allowing them to ship

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On Tuesday, distilleries began preparing for a new state law, allowing them to ship spirits and hard cider directly to customers.

The role Vermont delegates play at Democratic National Convention

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Vermont sent 24 delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Our Calvin Cutler caught up with them to learn more about who they are and what role they will play this week.

President approves disaster declarations for Vt., NH counties

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The president has approved requests for major disaster declarations in both Vermont and New Hampshire after severe storms wreaked havoc on the region in July.

Tuesday, Aug 20

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UVM trustees say interim president pick will give school continuity

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UVM Board of Trustees Chair Ron Lumbra says their pick for interim president will give the school the continuity it needs. He spoke with our Darren Perron about the decision.

Effort to make more Vermont trails accessible to all

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The Vermont Land Trust has been working on a series of projects to make it easier for people with disabilities to access their network of trails. Our Hailey Morgan reports.

Swanton road closed after tractor-trailer rolls into river

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A tractor-trailer crash in Swanton snarled traffic on Tuesday afternoon.

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New flood relief film documents devastated Vermont community

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A new documentary is raising awareness and funding for the flood-impacted community of Proctorsville.

New York’s mail-in voting law upheld by the state’s top court

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A New York law that allows registered voters to cast a ballot by mail was upheld by the state’s highest court, which rejected a Republican challenge to the legislation.

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Artists working to transform Lebanon Pedestrian Tunnel

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People are being asked to use caution as artists work inside Lebanon's pedestrian tunnel. As our Adam Sullivan explains, the murals are part of a larger project to spread art in the community.

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Vermont bear hunting season starts in September

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Vermont Fish and Wildlife has some reminders about bear hunting regulations ahead of the season that starts next month.

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Psychics, mediums and more bring mystical services to Champlain Valley Expo

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Some of New England’s most experienced psychics, mediums and more gathered for the second-annual Vermont Psychic Expo at the Champlain Valley Exposition Aug. 9-10.

PROGRAMMING NOTE: ‘Catamount Corner’ airs on WCAX at 6:30 pm; 6 pm news shortened

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A new episode of the Emmy-nominated "Catamount Corner" airs Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on Channel 3. That means the Channel 3 News at 6 p.m. will be a half hour.

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Man accused of attempted murder in Burlington assault

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A Winooski man faces a charge of attempted murder after an alleged assault in Burlington.

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Police searching for suspect in Shelburne diner assault

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Police are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly assaulted someone at the Dutch Mill Diner in Shelburne.

Weeks after floods, Vt. businesses struggling to get visitors to return

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Two bouts of flooding in July have hampered businesses and destinations in an economically depressed section of northeastern Vermont, with some still closed as they continue to repair damage and others urging visitors, who were deterred by…

Hochul praises Biden-Harris administration at Democratic National Convention

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke at the convention on Monday, praising the work done by the Biden-Harris administration.

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Vermont man found dead in Tennessee was stabbed

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Investigators say a Vermont man found dead in Tennessee 20 years ago and just recently identified had been stabbed and his death was a homicide.